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Tyne and Wear Metro worker with record as youngest ever train driver to retire after 46 years
Phil Taylor, 65, of Bank Foot in Newcastle, was just 19 when started driving on the system when it opened in August 1980
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Apple issues stark warning to all iPhone users following latest update
If you own an iPhone, urgent action has been called for by Apple itself
Weather forecast: Met Office update predicts when North East will see snow again this winter
The Met Office has issued a new update for when snow will next hit the North East.
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New mortgage up to £350,000 that requires no deposit - rules and minimum income
A building society has launched a new mortgage that will allow some home buyers to borrow up to £350,000
UK Foreign Office issues crucial travel checklist warning for anyone going on holiday
If you do not have the right paperwork with you when you're abroad, you could face problems during your trip - here's what you need to take
One arrest after A19 four-vehicle crash causes five-mile tailback and 85-minute delays
The collision took place just after 7am, between the A182 Murton sliproad and the A1018 Seaton sliproad
Plans to transform three-bedroom house into eight-bedroom HMO refused after public outcry
Proposals for a HMO on Surrey Street in Jarrow have been rejected by councillors following huge public opposition
Metro passengers could face parking charges at Tyneside Metro station car parks
Concerns have been raised over potential daily charges of up to £1.80 at three Metro stations currently offering free parking
Police renew appeal to find missing Northumberland man last seen leaving hotel eight days ago
Colin, 47, who is from Prudhoe, was last spotted leaving the Grand Hotel in Seaburn at 1.55am on Tuesday, January 6
'Big ambitions' to extend Northumberland Line as new major plan approved
There are hopes to extend the railway to Newbiggin-by-the-Sea following the success of the reopening of the Northumberland Line
Chi Onwurah 'proud and humbled' to receive damehood in outfit highlighting her heritage
One of Tyneside's long-serving MPs formally received her damehood - wearing an outfit designed in Newcastle and which reflects her heritage
Two DWP benefits stopping this year with claimants receiving vital letter
Benefit recipients will receive a 'migration notice' if their benefit is coming to an end
Headteacher not given up hope on future of North Tyneside school set for closure
Despite North Tyneside Council's "disappointing" decision to close the school by 2028, hope remains that academisation could preserve Hazlewood Primary School.
How to bin 37 items on the new four-bin ban list to avoid £400 fine
Most of the items on the list can still be recycled, they just won't be collected for you
Plans lodged to turn empty North East industrial unit into new indoor padel centre
If successful, the centre would be the second padel centre to open in the city, joining True Padel on Wessington Way
All the dog breeds banned under UK rules including XL Bully - full list
Full list of dog breeds that are banned in the UK, with information about what action the police or councils can take
Massive delays on the A19 northbound following morning collision
A lane on the A19 northbound is closed near Seaham following a collision, with massive delays due to a build-up of traffic.
Nationwide issues warning as customers have money stolen from bank accounts
A new feature on Nationwide's app will help deter scam callers who often deploy 'clever tactics'
UK drivers 'cracking windscreens' with common defrosting mistake
Researchers say almost one in five motorists use boiling water to clear ice from their windscreens - but this can actually cause the glass to crack
UK households urged to 'cover letterboxes' as winter storm brings cold snap
The Met Office has issued fresh yellow warnings for ice this week, with flooding also likely further south, as rain warnings are also triggered for Thursday, January 15