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Newcastle MP backs mum's fight to keep child killers behind bars after early release blow
Katherine Errington is urging the Prime Minister to exclude child killers from any early release schemes
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Woman thought boyfriend was her best friend - then he left her with horrific injuries
Benjamin Goddard had been out in Newcastle city centre with his then-partner and another couple when he got the wrong end of the stick after drinking alcohol and inhaling laughing gas
The father and son behind new North East golf brand attracting Premier League stars
Father and son team Brenden and David Carr spotted an opportunity to work together in their new venture
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'I thought he was my friend' - Man stabbed in the neck by pal he tried to help
Robert Tait suddenly lashed out with a knife for no apparent reason in the victim's home
Village pub set to be converted into housing after decade-long closure
The Railway Inn is set to be converted into a house with a bungalow built on the former car park
North East's best places to see the August 2026 solar eclipse
While a total eclipse will only be seen from parts of Spain, Iceland and Greenland, people across the North East will witness an impressive partial eclipse, with around 90% of the Sun covered
Rowlands Gill GP surgery to remain closed for at least five more weeks
While repairs are under way, a Rowlands Gill medical practice is unlikely to reopen for another five weeks
Ian was taking drugs at 15 and jailed at 19 - now he's an entrepreneur
Ian Cowie has transformed his life and now wants to show others struggling with drink and drugs what is possible.
Man allegedly slapped woman's bum and punched her pal in Newcastle's Bigg Market
Daniel Ellison is accused of sexually assaulting the stranger and hitting her friend during a night out
EuroMillions results LIVE: Winning numbers announced for Tuesday, August 4
The winning National Lottery numbers for tonight's EuroMillions and Thunderball draws
Winning EuroMillions and Thunderball numbers for Tuesday's £84m jackpot
All of the important details about the Euromillions and Thunderball draws
Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank welcome baby daughter as they share first photo
Princess Eugenie and her husband Jack Brooksbank have welcomed their third child, a baby girl, at a hospital in Lisbon, Portugal, on Monday evening, with Buckingham Palace confirming the safe arrival
'I didn't move for 45 minutes' - Drivers hit by 'nightmare' Gateshead traffic
Central Gateshead has become a 'nightmare' traffic hotspot since the closure of a busy roundabout
Boy, 15, airlifted to hospital after being set on fire in 'tragic accident'
The boy was airlifted to Newcastle's Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI) after he was accidentally set on fire
North East man attacked his neighbour with a metal bar in revenge attack
Mark Wallace sought retribution after claims his home had been damaged during a dispute the previous day
Fundraising drive for pioneering new Sir Bobby Robson centre edges closer to £30m target
The Sir Bobby Robson Institute is one step closer.
Conservative councillor claims Renters Right act 'forcing' landlords to sell up
He claimed property owners are selling up rather than face "burdensome" new obligations
Essex woman dies in Spanish wildfire as partner remains critical in hospital
Simon Batchelor and Lisa Fryett, from Canvey Island, were staying near Bédar and Los Gallardos in Spain when the devastating blaze broke out
Future of Newcastle domestic abuse charity secured thanks to National Lottery funding
Newcastle Women's Aid has been awarded a grant that will help fund its specialist services for a further three years
New skilled jobs to be created at pioneering North East firm after £16m funding deal
The Newcastle University will soon be recruiting into new engineering, manufacturing and supply chain roles