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Cruise ship stuck in port after banana containers fall into sea
The cruise ship, Iona, which can carry up to 5,200 passengers, had been due to set sail on Saturday for a 14-day trip to Spain, Portugal, and the Canary Islands.
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Met Office 'danger to life' weather warning issued for torrential rain in the North East
The Met Office says there is a risk of flooding and travel disruption on Tuesday
Man's 'bulging jacket' gave him away after stealing Marvel action figures from Iceland
Ian Irwin said 'Banged to rights, I was shoplifting' when an officer stopped him walking out of Iceland
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Calls for urgent action at Gateshead pedestrian crossing after 'several near misses'
Jack Johnson is concerned there will be a 'serious accident' unless changes are made to the Gateshead High Street crossing
Martin Lewis says HMRC rule means 'many people' are paying too much tax
Finanical expert discusses interest earnings and tax
New family lounge opens at East Coast Main Line train station to keep kids entertained
The new space at the train station on the East Coast Main Line aims to make travelling by train with children more attractive and inclusive
Man 'involved in drugs operation' had £3k cocaine hidden in kitchen roll at North East home
Police raided Abdul-Qader Hamadamen's home and discovered cocaine with an estimated street value of £3,000
Police issue vital advice after 'pocket dial' uncovers domestic attack
Police officers have shared crucial information on how to get help during a 999 call when you cannot speak
DWP Universal Credit £6,000 rule that could reduce your benefit payments
The amount of money, savings and investments a person has will have an impact on how much Universal Credit is given to a claimant
Couple transforming seven-storey Tynemouth Watchtower into a dream family home
Roly Glancy and wife Jaemi are planning for the Grade-II listed building to be their family home for at least the next two decades
Heathrow airport terminal chaos after 'pepper spray' assault on several people
Police, firearms officers, paramedics and fire crews were all understood to be in attendance.
Armed police destroy Alsatian after man mauled and delivery driver chased
Firearms officers were called after an Alsatian bit a man causing deep lacerations and chased a delivery driver
Meghan Markle's dad Thomas says 'I don't want to die estranged from my daughter'
Thomas Markle has said he does not want to die estranged from his daughter, the Duchess of Sussex
All you need to know about Blue Badges from applying to rules and free parking
A guide to who can qualify for a blue badge, when it can be used and when you can park for free
5pm windows and doors rule could lower your energy bills
You may also want to think about how your home is arranged
Angela Rayner to return to Cabinet as Sir Keir Starmer says he 'missed' her
The former deputy prime minister resigned in September after an ethics probe
England World Cup match times to boost UK pub industry, says expert
England's World Cup group stage matches in the US, Canada and Mexico will kick off before midnight UK time, which is a "welcome boost" for pubs and bars, the boss of an industry body has said
We know that, despite a lot of effort from all of us, unfair and preventable inequalities persist
A major health partnership designed to tackle health inequalities in North Tyneside is set to be finalised.
I'd love to give the medals back to his family - man's mission to return medals of fallen WWI hero to family
“I would love to give the medals of this fallen hero of WWI back to his family”
Newcastle care home told to improve after resident suffers serious injury in incident
Balmoral Court in Byker is rated as 'requires improvement' with concerns regarding the management of the risk of falls from height