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Six groups of people who automatically qualify for Blue Badge permit as driver or passenger
A Blue Badge allows people with disabilities or health conditions to park closer to their destination, use disabled bays and even park on double yellow lines
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Little-known toenail change that could be potentially deadly cancer
Pharmacist identifies eight toenail warning signs that may indicate serious health conditions from cancer to diabetes
Inside the luxury listed townhouse in former Northumberland prison
The Grade II listed property formerly Berwick’s Courthouse and Prison has been renovated to an exceptional standard
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North East road rage drivers who attacked and even drove at their victims
These seven offenders, who acted in a dangerous and aggressive manner behind the wheel, have been dealt with in court
Newcastle OAP accused of strangling wife of 40 years three times in fortnight
Grandfather Brian Gough is accused of putting his hands around the neck of the victim at the house they shared in Newcastle
25 North East UFO sightings from strange object in Newcastle sky to 'triangle-shaped craft'
With former US President Barack Obama recently discussing the possibility of extra-terrestrial life, take a look back at sightings in our region
'High fuel prices have caused me a pay cut'
'Labour used to represent the working class but seemingly now serves workshy'
Newcastle in the Roaring '20s: A snapshot of city life 100 years ago in 10 photographs
From a new Tyne Bridge to a league title at St James’ Park - 10 photos of 1920s Newcastle
Newcastle pub demolition and famous music store's transformation among latest planning applications
Newcastle City Council is considering plans including a demolition of The Balloon pub, refurbishing toilets at Central Station, and breathing new life into historic music shop JG Windows
Postcode Lottery results with lucky streets in Newcastle, Gateshead and Northumberland
Residents of these North East areas who play the national game have won a £1,000 prize
Police continue to hunt killer four years after disappearance of North East teen Kieran Williams
Kieran Williams was killed in 2022 - he disappeared on April 18 that year.
Newcastle Dog and Cat Shelter marks 130th anniversary with huge fundraising campaign
Newcastle Dog and Cat Shelter was founded in 1896 and rehomed more than 400 animals last year
Police search for wanted South Shields man over alleged restraining order breach
Mark Smith is wanted by police.
In Pictures: McDonald's forced to close their Byker drive thru after a car knocks down lamppost
A Renault car had crashed into the lamppost near the drive thru in Newcastle
'Dangerous predator' rapist dragged jogger to ground in terrifying attack next to River Tyne
Mark Rickman, jailed for life in 2005 for following and raping a woman, is back behind bars for an attack which had 'disturbing parallels'
EuroMillions results LIVE: Winning Lottery numbers for Friday, April 17
The winning National Lottery numbers for tonight's EuroMillions and Thunderball draws
Schoolgirl who lured boy to North East park in murder bid sentenced
A teenager girl and two teenage boys have been locked up over an attack on a fourth teenager, 15, who was "lured" to a Sunderland park.
Teenager arrested after huge police presence on Newcastle street
Northumbria Police officers descended on Wyndfall Way on Thursday morning, with several vehicles in the area and officers seen entering a property
North East mayor joins Rachel Reeves in Washington DC for investment push
Kim McGuinness is alongside Chancellor Rachel Reeves at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) spring meetings in Washington DC, hoping to secure investment in North East industry
Photos show huge car rally setting off from Newcastle hotel in aid of Sunshine Fund
The 2026 Jack Rabbit Rally is raising money for the North East charity, and it started at The Grand Hotel in Gosforth today