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Strictly Come Dancing results 'delayed' by BBC as star faces crushing setback
The Strictly Come Dancing 2025 finalists will be revealed on Sunday night when this week's results are revealed
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Strictly's Nikita Kuzmin halts live show to condemn 'hate' against Amber Davies
Strictly Come Dancing pro Nikita Kuzmin delivered a passionate speech in support of celebrity partner Amber Davies
Chloe Ferry issues touching tribute to dad four years after his passing
Reality TV star Chloe was tearful as she opened up about the loss of her father after his battle with cancer
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Police issue statement as video of police car colliding with wall circulates online
Northumbria Police officers were involved in a chase of a suspect in South Shields when the incident happened
Lotto results LIVE: Updates on winning National Lottery numbers for Saturday, December 13
It's the Lotto and Thunderball draws tonight so we will be bringing live updates and the results below
Nexus releases Tyne and Wear Metro Christmas and New Year 2025 timetables
Travel provider Nexus has issued a travel update for the Metro over Christmas and New Year.
Zoe Ball to step back from Radio 2 show as her replacement is announced
The 55-year-old will leave the Saturday afternoon show in the new year
Six-bedroom HMO plan lodged for South Shields property
Plans for a six-bedroom house in multiple occupation at Belle Vue Crescent have been submitted to South Tyneside Council after new development controls came into force
Plans for 13 bungalows on old North East pub land set for council decision
The site at Portsmouth Road in Pennywell once housed The Eagle pub but has sat vacant for decades since the pub's demolition in the mid-1990s
County Durham selected as pilot area to deliver a new "young futures" hub
County Durham has been selected as a pilot area to deliver a new 'young futures' hub opening by March 2026, bringing together youth workers and specialist professionals to give young people holistic support
Everything fans need to know ahead of Sunday's Wear-Tyne derby at Stadium of Light
Everything fans need to know ahead of Sunday's highly-anticipated clash at the Stadium of Light
Tragedy as woman described as a 'complete inspiration' dies aged 33 after shock diagnosis
Zoë Harrison was diagnosed with bowel cancer at the age of just 30 - in the three years after that she made it her mission to raise awareness of the heartbreaking disease.
Newcastle 'mystery' as Mercedes car gets stuck inside scaffolding in city centre
A car has sparked mystery in Newcastle city centre after getting stuck inside scaffolding.
19 of the newest food hygiene ratings awarded to Newcastle businesses
Sites across the city have got their latest scores on the doors.
Full list of cars eligible for up to £3,750 Government discount for drivers
A number of vehicles qualify for a discount of £1,500, while others qualify for a bigger saving of up to £3,750 - here are more details
A forgotten Newcastle performance by a young Take That in 1992 captured in unseen photographs
The up-and-coming boy band strutted their stuff during a promotional appearance at Our Price Records in Eldon Square
Inside £600,000 'beautiful' extended family home in North East village
The property in Woodstone Village features a home gym, double garage and open plan living
North East foodbanks on vital items that are needed most this Christmas
Both Newcastle Foodbank and The Bay Foodbank in North Shields have shared what the most important products that you can donate are
Meet the football-mad siblings supporting rival teams ahead of Tyne-Wear derby
Amber Borthwick is a Sunderland fan while her brother Finley supports Newcastle United
Met Office issues 15-day forecast with snow risk for northern UK
The Met Office has issued a long-range forecast for the 15 days from December 27 to January 10, warning of rain and strong winds in the north with a risk of snow at times