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Crime group member admits smuggling drugs to UK in empty gas cannisters in North East cocaine plot

Andrew Doran, who was arrested by Spanish Police earlier this year, played a pivotal role in the conspiracy

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Police appeal for witnesses after cyclist hit by car on Tyneside road

A woman has been left with serious injuries after the incident on Monkseaton's Front Street on Friday morning saw a huge emergency response

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North East dog owner issued warning after German Shepherd kills cockapoo in attack

The cockapoo was being walked through Bewick Park in Wallsend when the larger dog came bounding from a garden before attacking it

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Northumberland row over 'cruel' plans to remove thousands of residents from housing register

The move has been branded "cruel" by opponents despite insistence that those in need will not be removed

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North East cinema trials ‘smart caption-glasses’ for movie lovers with hearing issues

A North East cinema has become one of only 14 UK cinemas to trial smart captain-glasses.

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Unusual photos show how Newcastle city centre office block will change skyline

The HMRC and Government offices on Pilgrim Street have reached a new phase in their development

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Five members of eastern european grooming gang jailed for four decades

Five members of an Eastern European grooming gang have been jailed for a total of four decades for the sexual exploitation of vulnerable schoolgirls.

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Five men jailed for raping and sexually abusing underage girls in Gateshead

Codrin Dura, Leonard Paun, Bogdan Gugiuman, Klaudio Aleksiu, and Stefan Ciuraru were convicted of a series of offences involving the sexual exploitation of six girls

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Clip of Sunderland players laughing at former Newcastle striker unites region ahead of derby

A clip of Sunderland players laughing at a joke about a former Newcastle United players has gone viral ahead of the Tyne Wear derby.

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Which? says 'stop wasting money' on item that 'shortens lifespan of clothes'

A Which? expert has shared the reasons she never uses a common cleaning product

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The neighbourhoods across Newcastle where the most crime was reported in October 2025

The latest police data shows where the most crimes were reported across October.

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Court hears grandad beat, stabbed and attempted to set his victim alight

A grandad has been jailed for robbery after a "brutal" attack in which he beat, stabbed and attempted to set his victim alight.

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Gateshead mum of three-year-old 'scared' after car broken into and bag stolen

Iuliana Toma, 35, woke up on the morning of Wednesday, December 12 to her car window smashed after the incident on Denton View in Blaydon

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DVLA full list scams that could cost drivers as warning issued to motorists

The official driving agency has released a list of ways you can help protect yourself from being scammed

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Sir Bobby Robson Foundation first charity to join Newcastle HogmanHOWAY 5K

Sir Bobby Robson Foundation first charity to join HogmanHOWAY 5K

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North East woman celebrates 104th birthday and shares secret to long life

Vera Jackson who was born in Kibblesworth celebrated her birthday surrounded by family

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Ryanair passengers face major change as two items can now go on flights for free

The airline says you can bring two items of carry-on baby equipment for free including pushchairs, car seats, booster seats or travel cots

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DWP paying up to £441 every four weeks to people with common condition

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is paying the tax-free sum every four weeks to more than 500,000 people with arthritis through Attendance Allowance

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Flu hospitalisations surge by 77% in just 2 weeks across North East plunging NHS into "worst case scenario"

Flu hospitalisations have surged by 77% in just 2 week across the North East, plunging the NHS into a “worst case scenario” situation for December, new figures reveal today.

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Council leaders call on fans to enjoy Tyne-Wear Derby responsibly

Couns Karen Kilgour and Michael Mordey say there's more that unites Sunderland and Newcastle than divides us - but both still hope for wins on Sunday