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Amazon makes major change to new Firesticks - and it could end 'dodgy' devices
Amazon’s latest major Fire TV decision could spell the end of ‘dodgy’ Firesticks
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Calls to scrap council tax for pensioners backed by thousands
Campaigners say currently 'only the pensioners on the lowest incomes receive full relief'
Fire safety improvements at North East riverside apartment complex given green light
Sunderland City Council's planning department has approved an application for the River View Apartment Building in the city's Hendon ward
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BBC Strictly Come Dancing star rushed for treatment after injuring back in training
The influencer spoke candidly about the setback
George Clarke's 'Home of Books' plans in Sunderland city centre go before council
The TV architect's plans for a new bookshop, café and flexible event space on Wearside are being considered by council development bosses, with residents invited to have their say
Renewed appeal to find missing North Tyneside woman last seen in Holystone- as police release updated photo
Northumbria Police officers are re-appealing to the public for help to find 44-year-old Lucy Patterson
Armed raider targeted four shops while out on licence from indefinite jail term
An armed raider who targeted four shops while out on licence from an indefinite jail term has been put back behind bars.
Sunderland war veteran to receive replacement military medals after burglary
The man returned home from a stay in hospital back in August to find that his home had been broken into, and his possessions had been taken
New Covid vaccine criteria explained after 'concerning' rise in cases in UK
The NHS and UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) have warned that even if someone received the vaccine last year, they may not be eligible this year
Couple forced to upgrade car and move house thanks to 73kg 'pony-sized' Great Dane
Hollie Lees surprised her husband Ben with their "dream dog" Cooper - a Great Dane
Council asking residents in East Durham community for views on improving area
The local authority scheme works across County Durham to target particular areas and problems, using enforcement powers to encourage owners, occupiers and landlords to take responsibility for their neighbourhood and their properties
Pictures show damage caused by Hebburn house fire which devastated family home
Several neighbours were evacuated after the incident on Spencer Street, just before 8pm on Monday night
Popular Newcastle burger restaurant announces expansion into Grainger Market
A hugely popular Bigg Market restaurant has announced it will be expanding into Grainger Market, while teasing its chicken offerings will be leaving the same market.
98-year-old Bongo's Bingo megafan retires her dabber after eight years of partying
Anne Gandy, 98, first went to Bongo's Bingo in Liverpool for her 90th birthday and has been to more than 20 shows in eight years
Hundreds back campaign for reduced speed limit on busy North East road
Residents in the Neville's Cross area of Durham City are calling for a new 30mph speed limit on the A167 amid ongoing road safety concerns
HMRC to dock £300 from State Pensioners over Winter Fuel Payment rule
Pensioners are being made aware of the rules regarding Winter Fuel Payments and who will need to pay it back through the tax system
Vet says dog owners should wear yellow or blue shirt when walking pets
Experts have explained why wearing two particular colours will help your dog to feel at ease - here's more information
Police appealing to the public to help locate missing Newcastle woman
Officers are appealing to the public to help locate a missing Newcastle woman.
UK citizens in EU warned of huge fines under new rules from Sunday
The EU has warned that UK nationals in the EU will be tracked automatically by the new system
Plans for popular national restaurant chain to open in Sunderland take step forward
A planning application for advertising consent for signage at a building on the corner of Fawcett Street and High Street West in Sunderland has been approved by the council