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Ann Widdecombe murder investigation updates: Arrested man released without charge
Ann Widdecombe, former Conservative MP, died aged 78
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Homes with a fuse box told certain smell could signal huge danger
People have been told to act quickly
Local leaders join union groups ahead of 140th Durham Miner's Gala this weekend
The leaders of the largest union in the country are set to speak at the Durham Miner's Gala
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North Tyneside Council invests in emergency throwlines to increase water safety
12 new installations of equipment have taken place at key inland open water sites, giving people permanent access to the life-saving kit
Pensioner and man in court accused of dealing cannabis from Northumberland home
Wheelchair-bound Julie Scott and Kane Hayes also alleged dealt pregabalin and gabapentin, both class C drugs
Cross-party backing for campaign to dual the A1 in Northumberland
MPs and councillors from most of the main political parties have backed the call to improve safety on the main road
New Sunderland NHS emergency department set to open - key details
Sunderland's new eye emergency department is set to kick start the opening of the new Sunderland Specialist Eye Hospital.
Man arrested on suspicion of murdering Ann Widdecombe released from custody
Police say he is no longer part of the murder inquiry
TV Licence fee explained as Netflix and Amazon Prime users may need to pay £180
The UK TV Licence fee is £180 a year for a colour TV and £60.50 for a black-and-white TV set following a price rise in April 2026
'What wealthy people do' with their money every summer
A wealth expert has explained their strategy
Inside a Jesmond period townhouse with view over Town Moor for sale at £650,000
The three storey property has many original features
Postcode Lottery results with winning streets in Newcastle and Consett
Residents in several North East areas who play the national game have been lucky enough to win a £1,000 prize
Perverts including cop and headteacher who trawled the internet to feed their sick desires
These ten depraved offenders have now been dealt with in court, after their vile actions were uncovered by police
How the Tall Ships Race first sailed into the River Tyne 40 years ago
The spectacular fleet of vessels attracted one million spectators during four days in July 1986
Convicted Cramlington flasher failed to register with police while homeless
As part of being on the Sex Offenders' Register, Darren Harris must make contact with police every seven days when he doesn't have a fixed address
Burglar jailed 13 years for role in botched Newcastle jewellery shop ram-raid that caused £100k damage
Mohamed Khan, 22, was part of a group who reversed a van into Sunny Jewellers in the West End of the city in March
Durham Miners' Gala 'important as ever' as 'celebration of working-class unity'
Trades Union Congress General Secretary Paul Nowak has spoken as over 200,000 people arrive in County Durham for the 140th 'Big Meeting'
State pension age change MPs make urgent Universal Credit call
A committee said a growing number of 66-year-olds may have to rely on the £425-a-month standard rate of Universal Credit for longer
EuroMillions results LIVE: Winning Lottery numbers for Friday, July 10
The winning National Lottery numbers for tonight's EuroMillions and Thunderball draws
Winning EuroMillions and Thunderball numbers for Friday's £24m jackpot
All of the important details about the EuroMillions and Thunderball draws