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Prominent Newcastle family slammed by council over unauthorised expansion of huge country home
The Ladhar family has been denied retrospective planning permission for major works at their Woolsington home, including the building of a five-bed 'annex' house and a 10-bay garage
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Council 'reluctantly' backs plan for 140 more homes next to major Newcastle housing estate
Developers have won permission to build 140 new houses in between the Newcastle Great Park estate and Hazlerigg village, despite criticism of the plans
Future of 270-home Kibblesworth development set to be decided next week
Plans for a major Taylor Wimpey housing development on the outskirts of Kibblesworth are expected to be approved
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Rapist who targeted two schoolgirls and encouraged another sex attacker to offend jailed for 27 years
A rapist who targeted two schoolgirls and encouraged another sex attacker to offend has been jailed for 27 years.
Plans to convert Northumberland house into children’s home blocked over A1 junction safety fears
The junction was branded one of the most "dangerous" on the entire road
New hotel approved in Northumberland coastal village described as tourist 'honeypot'
The plans were given the green light despite concerns over parking
North Shields announces plans to run for UK Town Of Culture status
North Tyneside Council has confirmed North Shields has begun the process to be considered for Town Of Culture status.
Maya's Law petition set up after toddler's murder has days left to get signatures needed for Parliament
The petition needs to get 100,000 signatures by February 5 and currently has just over 22,400
Northumberland teen accused of terror plot says 'I never intended to harm anyone'
The 16-year-old told a jury he developed an online character with an interest in racist and offensive content because he was trying to escape from the real world
South Shields gym owner and ex WWE hero to star in new series of Gladiators
There will be a North East contender in the new series of Gladiators when it continues on BBC One on Saturday
Fire crews called to Newcastle city centre premises after reports of a 'chemical smell'
Flooring had led to a "chemical smell" at premises in Newcastle city centre
Ant and Dec told off during rowdy stay at King's home 'we took it a bit far'
The TV duo shared embarrassing stories from their overnight visit to Dumfries House while filming with the Royal
Whitley Bay Metro footbridge major restoration work begins at Grade II Listed station
The refurbishment is part of a multi-million pound improvement scheme at the North Tyneside station, with its canopy restored in 2025
Whitley Bay car parking petition climbs to almost 2,000 signatures
A petition opposing proposed new car parking fees in Whitley Bay has amassed almost 2,000 signatures.
Yellow cold weather health alert issued for the North East in coming days
The UKHSA issued the alert for the beginning of next week
UK Foreign Office issues update for tourists travelling to Portugal with children
If you are planning to go to Portugal with any children in your group, it may be worth brushing up on the latest travel rules in place
Newcastle sexual assault investigation as officers appeal for information on 'distressing' incident
Northumbria Police received the report of an incident outside of a shop in Newcastle
DJ Fat Tony reveals what happened at Brooklyn wedding - 'He put hands on Victoria's hips'
Brooklyn, 26, wrote that he had no interest in sorting things out as he claimed that Victoria "hijacked" his first dance with his bride
Police update after man sustained facial injuries allegedly caused by 'blade' in Tyneside
On Thursday afternoon, Northumbria Police and the North East Ambulance Service were called to the incident in an area of Wallsend
Hundreds of new homes and demolition of 'eyesores' promised in Walker regeneration
Hundreds of new homes are planned under a major regeneration programme in Newcastle’s East End.