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A693 County Durham crash LIVE: Traffic queuing as road closed in both directions near Stanley
Motorists have been urged to avoid the area and find an alternative route
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Two people taken to hospital after crash on A1 in Northumberland
The vehicles collided on the southbound carriageway near Alnwick and one lane of the road has been closed
John Healey resigns as Defence Secretary in blow to Starmer citing budget concerns
John Healey has resigned as Defence Secretary
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A1 crash LIVE: One lane closed after two vehicle collision near Alnwick in Northumberland
The collision has occurred on the southbound carriageway
Tragedy as police officer dies after collision on A189 Spine Road in Northumberland
The collision happened on the A189 in Cramlington on Monday night
Northumberland council's cabinet agrees £130k consultant spend to reassess company's debt restructure
Plans had been in place to restructure more than £80 million of debt belonging to Advance Northumberland
Boy, 11, died in water in Doncaster as tragic final moments revealed at inquest
Mackenzie Swift was last seen entering the River Don in Doncaster
Prisoner mistakenly released from HMP Altcourse urged to hand himself in
John Lee Riley, 49, was mistakenly released early from HMP Altcourse on Monday
Durham Women FC in 'dreadful situation' as club could fold within 21 days without investment
The club has told its players and staff that it could fold should it not find a buyer or investment in the coming weeks
Blyth Spartans AFC to host 'whole-club community takeover' of popular Northumberland parkrun
Supporters are encouraged to wear green and white throughout the Blyth Links parkrun event
Full Government response over calls for free TV licence for all pensioners
Campaigners state that 'many pensioners live on the breadline with only the TV for company' and say the £180-a-year licence fee should be free of cost
New NHS free flu jabs plan announced on Thursday, June 11
The Department of Health has announced a new plan to offer free NHS flu jabs to some people
'Don't take the risk' - Fans warned about driving while under the influence during the World Cup
County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service say there was a 20.9% spike in collisions on England match days during the Euros and World Cup (2016–2024)
Ryanair faces consumer investigation over seat fees for parents
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating whether Ryanair's practice of charging parents to sit next to their children on flights breaches consumer law
TUI '72 hour rule' over package holiday bookings that could save you money
If you meet TUI's specific criteria, you may save cash on your package holiday - here are details of how it works
Full list of DWP benefits you can no longer claim after reaching State Pension age
Here are more details about the support that will continue to be available once you retire and Government benefits that will stop
Paul Gascoigne sends heartfelt message to Kevin Keegan amid stage four cancer battle
Kevin Keegan has spoken publicly about his stage four cancer battle - and Paul Gascoigne has sent his former Newcastle United icon a heartfelt message of love and support
Driveway rule in force across England 'can make it illegal'
Two experts have explained things that homeowners might not think to consider
North East baby suffered 'inflicted' injuries court told as dad on trial for murder
WARNING DISTRESSING CONTENT: Teesside Crown Court heard that baby Emmerson Thomas suffered bleeding on the brain and spinal cord - injuries a pathologist told the jury were 'inflicted' and not accidental
Farne Islands puffin census underway for 2026 as rangers begin 'vital' count
Farne Islands rangers count the birds every year to help build a long-term picture of how they are faring