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County Durham mum quits top finance role to launch bold baby clothing firm
The Durham mum of three is excited to launch the kids' start-up company with a former colleague
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Young North Shields woman diagnosed with cancer after back pain when drinking alcohol
North Shields woman Lucy Fraser was only 23 years old when she was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma - a cancer that affects the white blood cells
I met the North East charity using colour to help children understand emotions
North East charity founder brings colour to help children understand emotions
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I met the Gateshead entrepreneur setting up North East readers on blind dates with books
My journey into the North East book lovers businesses continues as I catch up with the owner of Hidden Library
Inside an 'exceptional' Holy Island home with stunning views of Lindisfarne Castle
Palace House at St. Cuthbert's Square has four bathrooms, five bedrooms and three receptions
Man assaulted inside Ryton pub after being chased by group of men
Police are appealing for information following a report of a disturbance at The Runhead on Holborn Lane in Ryton
North East boroughs set to pilot Place-Based Budget Programme
South Tyneside and Gateshead are set to pilot the Government’s new Placed-Based Budget Programme.
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Our elderly dance group has helped people start new relationships, now we're welcoming new members
A Walker-based dance group is celebrating its 10th anniversary by inviting 10 new members aged 60 and over to join its weekly sessions.
Police appeal for witnesses after four men assault man in Ryton
Police are appealing for witnesses after an incident that resulted in a minor injury following an assault yesterday.
Newcastle Motability man retires after 43 years helping people 'find independence, confidence and freedom'
'The customers I’ve met over the years have been remarkable, and many have become friends'
Newcastle in 1966: 10 photographs showing scenes around the city 60 years ago
In the year England lifted the World Cup at Wembley, our 10 archive images recall life in Newcastle
Newcastle United fan seriously ill in Barcelona hospital after sustaining head injuries in fall
Kieran Gray, 23, had a fall at the Columbus Monument in Barcelona and is currently in hospital with head injuries
'Disco-style' workout devised by Tyneside father-daughter duo lands in Jesmond
The new gym in Jesmond is the brainchild of fitness experts David Fairlamb and his daughter Georgia, alongside TV's Steph McGovern
North Shields man fined after strangling girlfriend on their bed
Connor Smith confessed to getting on top of the woman in their North Tyneside home and squeezing his hands around her neck for up to 10 seconds
A19 closed in both directions after 'serious' crash
The collision happened around 2.15am on Saturday, March 21, near Knayton with the road expected to remain closed for several hours
Seven extras you can get if you receive PIP as nearly four million claim DWP benefit
The number of people in England and Wales claiming PIP has hit a new record high, according to latest figures from the DWP
Alleged burglar accused of targeting Newcastle Great Park homes and taking high-value cars
Tony Brannigan is suspected of taking eight vehicles from Newcastle's Great Park, including Teslas, Porches, Audis and BMWs, over five months in 2024
Dirty protestor's disgusting vandalism in TWO Forth Banks cells after being arrested in Newcastle
Richard Hunter, who has 200 offences on his shocking record, had taken exception to being PAVA sprayed while being arrested in Newcastle
DVLA alert for drivers born before 1957
The DVLA confirms the online method is the quickest
Dry clothes 'in no time' without using tumble dryer or radiator
Households looking to save money on energy bills can dry clothes 'in no time'