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Public toilets in County Durham town closed on Saturdays after 'misuse' by visitors
The decision to shut the facilities is temporary while the council works to put safety measures in place
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Plans to rebuild Northumberland SEND school currently housed in 19th century buildings
The number of children requiring specialist support has risen significantly in recent years
Gateshead electric motorbike rider allegedly killed pal by dangerous driving, jury told
Christopher Hymers denies causing the death of pillion passenger Shaun Elliott and blames a Land Rover Defender driver who didn't see them and pulled across them
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Well-paid South Shields offshore worker dealt wholesale amounts of cocaine to make more money
Murad Ibrahim was busted after the EncroChat communications network was infiltrated
Importance of reading stressed amid potential cost-cutting measures at Northumberland library
Prudhoe library could see the number of staffed hours significantly reduced
DWP confirms 10-day PIP rule change plans
Review could introduce significant reforms, including face-to-face assessments, reviews for deteriorating conditions, medical records transferred directly from the NHS
'Something has to be done' - Public demand action as North East e-bike safety concerns grow
The Local Democracy Reporting Service has spoken to people in Newcastle city centre to get their thoughts on e-bikes
Bradley Lowery's family 'blown away' by heartfelt Sunderland and Everton fan tributes on birthday
The Bradley Lowery Foundation said thanked fans for continuing to keep Bradley’s memory alive
Major bank could close after 173 years on high street as future in question
The bank could cease to exist soon if business insiders are correct
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Mum speaks of 'shoot of hope' for boy, 8, with rare 'childhood dementia' condition
Cody Carroll has Sanfilippo syndrome - which is often called "childhood dementia" because the symptoms are similar
Peterlee seven-year-old who has survived cancer twice and lost eye 'bounces back from anything'
Little Autumn Smith Laidler was diagnosed with a rare from of cancer when she was aged just 2
Radio-carbon dating expert to give evidence at baby under floorboards inquest in County Durham
Twine was found around the infant’s neck and he had been wrapped in a newspaper called The Umpire
Thousands respond to consultation on planned changes to Northumberland library service
A finalised new model will be outlined in the summer
Not just a trim: The Gosforth salon changing how children experience haircuts
Gosforth High Street's children's go to for a fresh cut and to learn all about food
Man left living in car slams DWP for ruining retirement after errors including letters saying he's dead
Graham Longstaff said he planned to spend his retirement in Portugal but now has to return to work in the UK
North East mayor Kim McGuinness calls on Government to react to 'unmitigated disaster' of local elections
The mayor has joined leaders from around the North at an investment summit pushing the North's strengths to global financiers
Tragedy as person dies after being hit by train in Northallerton as all lines blocked
Emergency services were called to Northallerton Railway Station at around 2.50pm on Monday, May 18
Gateshead pensioner laughed then lied when asked if he had a sexual interest in children
Stanley Burnett has been jailed after admitting a series of offences involving indecent images and sickening online chats