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Newcastle International Airport backing calls to upgrade notorious roundabout branded ‘choker to growth’
A number of businesses have backed calls to upgrade a notorious Northumberland roundabout, claiming it is holding back growth. It comes as the Government is set to announce plans for the next stage of the Road Investment Strategy in the coming weeks.
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Adding one 'superfood' to meals could slash heart disease and cancer risk
Professor Tim Spector has shared one 'superfood' that research suggests could help reduce your risk of heart disease, stroke, and cancer
Martin Lewis tells iPhone and Android users 'type code in now' and 'screen grab' result
Martin Lewis has warned all iPhone and Android smartphone users to make simple changes now and they need the result
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Metro bosses pledge services will become more frequent and reliable in next year
As Metro bosses prepare to retire the last of their old trains, passengers have been told to expect services to become more frequent and more reliable
The Northumberland woman who became the Suffolk Strangler's final victim
Paula Clennell, a 24-year-old woman from Berwick in Northumberland, was murdered by the serial killer in 2006
The life-changing consequences faced by victims who came across these North East criminals
These criminals - from violent attackers to dangerous drivers - have wrecked the lives of their victims through their 'reckless' actions
North East Postcode Lottery winners as Northumberland street among lucky areas
Residents of these North East areas who play the national game have won a thousand pound prize per ticket
Inside the Northumberland coastal village apartment with picturesque estuary views
Take a look around this three-bedroom apartment located in a Northumberland village named one of 'the most underrated places in the UK in 2026'
Newcastle pub beer garden, racecourse and nightclub among latest planning applications
Changes at a popular matchday pub, a city centre club, and Newcastle Racecourse are currently under consideration by Newcastle City Council planning chiefs
Woman drowned in North East river after falling 30ft through gap in protective stone wall
Kay Wilson, 78, fell around nine metres, around 30ft, onto rocks below before being swept away by a river in County Durham last year
Newcastle's Worswick Street bus station in 1981 - but it's all change in 2026
Where passengers caught the bus for decades is now a location under transformation
Drunken thug attacked barmaid and security guard after being told Newcastle pub was closed
Jamie Lees also threw a drink at the victim and assaulted a security guard during a violent outburst at the Fox and Hounds
Public to vote on artists shortlisted to create work from Sycamore Gap tree wood
The National Trust called on artists to present ideas for a commission after the illegal felling of the tree, which will use half of its timber
Horror as gran on holiday in Thailand could not be woken up and is now fighting for life
Marie Peacock's distraught family say they are 'going through hell' as they battle to bring her home
British comics collected by Newcastle-born enthusiast sell for over £100,000
Part One of Peter Hansen's remarkable collection generated huge interest at auction
Dad-of-four being kept alive by 'horrible' dialysis is desperate for kidney transplant
Darren Reay underwent open heart surgery at the Freeman Hospital and was left with severe kidney failure
Police searching for wanted Tyneside man in connection with shoplifting offences
Dean Robinson, 39, from North Tyneside, is wanted in connection with a number of shoplifting offences
New vision for regeneration of trendy Newcastle suburb to create 'thriving urban village'
Better public transport, environmental upgrades, and countering the threat of overdevelopment feature in the Ouseburn Trust's latest strategy for the valley's future
EuroMillions results LIVE: Winning Lottery numbers for Friday, March 13
The winning National Lottery numbers for tonight's EuroMillions and Thunderball draws
Fresh calls to upgrade A19 roundabout in Northumberland notorious for delays
An announcement is expected on the Government's plans for road investment projects in the coming weeks