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Investigation launched into death of 23-year-old County Durham man following prison release

Jordan Everington died within weeks of being released from Holme House Prison in Stockton

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Tyneside collision LIVE: Updates as street cordoned off with large police presence

Several officers are on the scene and multiple sides of the street have been taped off as a result of the incident

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A1(M) closed in Yorkshire for seven hours after a woman was found injured on the road

Police have issued a statement following the closure of the A1(M) in West Yorkshire in the early hours of Friday morning

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North East farmer changing landscape of UK egg production wins national award

Hugh Carter from County Durham hopes his award will encourage other producers to be more environmentally friendly and sustainable

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HMRC giving Universal Credit claimants in work bonus worth up to £1,200

Around three million working Universal Credit claimants are eligible for the Help to Save scheme, which offers a 50% bonus on savings and has been extended until April 2027

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UK drivers face fine for 'parking on own driveway' due to highway code rule

The Highway Code has a rule about how drivers should park on their driveways - but most people will be breaking it without even realising

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Parents in England could save £450 a year thanks to major school rule change

Half a million more children will access free breakfast clubs at schools in England as Labour's £80 million Best Start programme expands, with applications now open for 500 additional schools

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North East charity treks new heights to Everest raising £64,500 for little hearts

A team of North East trekkers self-funded an expedition to Everest base camp raising life saving funds for the Red Sky Foundation

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Taylor Swift 'at a complete loss' as she talks about Southport stabbings in new documentary

Taylor Swift breaks down in tears discussing the Southport attack in her new documentary, where three girls died at a Swift-themed dance class in July 2024

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Our mission to tackle anti-social behaviour across the North East is working

The Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner has given an update on tackling anti-social behaviour in the region.

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List of 28 energy suppliers giving £150 discount to people on low income to help cut bills

Pensioners and people on certain means-tested DWP benefits are among those who can get the one-off discount on their electricity bills this winter

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Working Universal Credit claimants can get £1,200 HMRC bonus - full DWP eligibility rules

Here's more information on how the scheme works and how people on Universal Credit can boost their savings with hundreds of pounds

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Newcastle travel LIVE updates: Latest on North East roads and public transport

Follow live updates here for the latest on Newcastle's roads and updates on public transport across the North East region

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Half of secondary pupils have avoided school because of anxiety

Year 13 pupils were six times more likely than year 7 pupils to report avoiding school due to stress

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'If it’s not working, there are options out there': Newcastle tops UK current account switching table

Newcastle upon Tyne has taken the top spot in the UK’s latest current account switching rankings, released today by the Current Account Switch Service.

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A1M traffic live as police and ambulance crews called to 'serious' incident in West Yorkshire

Responders from Yorkshire Ambulance are on the scene

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North East rioter who threw missiles at police 19 times was driven by 'ignorance, fear and alcohol'

James Cummings claimed he is not a bigot or an Islamophobe as he was jailed for rioting in Sunderland

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Wear-Tyne Derby Day weather forecast as Sunderland take on Newcastle United in highly anticipated clash

What the weather will be like in Sunderland for the highly anticipated Wear-Tyne derby this weekend

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Brave Tyneside toddler to spend first Christmas at home since overcoming rare blood cancer

In July 2024, Delilah was diagnosed with Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis (LCH), a rare type of blood cancer

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'Huge upset' in village after Christmas tree chopped down just hours after light switch on

'This was a disgusting act of mindless vandalism'