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Drink-driving farmer abandoned car on Northumberland road because of fallen tree
Ian Howson was seen by a man working to clear the tree 'staggering around' as he got out hie Audi
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New £300 charge explained for drivers clocking up 10,000 miles a year
Rachel Reeves has outlined that a charge will be given to drivers of certain models
Two key rules about bluebells to follow this spring to avoid £5,000 fine
The National Trust explains the importance of beautiful native bluebells
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Campaigners tell Network Rail to take down netting from Newcastle bridge after birds trapped and killed
At least four pigeons are understood to have died in the netting on the underside of Benfield Railway Bridge in Heaton, with many more trapped in the last year
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Drink-driving pensioner left Benwell Asda car park after scraping another car
Police were given the registration of Patricia Scott's vehicle and they tracked her down to her address, where she was found asleep in bed
The Gateshead social club now transformed into a vibrant hub of community
Just months ago, Saltwell Social Club was a struggling business, but it has been given a new lease of life
'Hero' greyhound has brought back life's joys for North East son who spent years as a carer
James Jackson had spent years caring for his dad - but now his relationship with dog Rosie has transformed his life
Rough seas, rare sights, and a repetitive diet - Solo life onboard a 19ft yacht sailing around the world
Adam Waugh embarked on a round-the-world adventure alone on a boat he built from scratch with no experience
Meet the 26 dogs waiting to find loving homes after a lonely stay in North East kennels
Meet the adorable dogs looking for their forever home - could you help?
In pictures: Bridget Phillipson marks official lifting of two-child benefit cap in Newcastle
Speaking at an event at The Great North Museum, Bridget Phillipson said ending the restriction on benefits for larger families would help lift more than 67,000 children in the North East out of poverty
Scarlett Moffatt's life away from screens including partner and son
The I'm A Celebrity star is returning to the jungle for the South Africa All Stars series, leaving behind her fiancé Scott Dobinson and baby son Jude
Inside Nexus Learning Centre in South Shields as we visit Metro simulator
Take a look behind the scenes at the transport provider's training base, where the 'immersive' virtual train is the star of the show
Tynemouth MP expresses 'disappointment' over newly licensed North Shields gambling hub
North Tyneside Council approved a gambling licence for a previously rejected venue on Monday
HGV driver caught drinking cans of Dragon Soop at wheel on Northumberland road
Dash cam footage from a police car captured Matthew Johnson's lorry swerving in its lane and hitting a grass verge as he drove whilst over the limit along the A696
Trio avoid jail after 'terrifying' staff and customers at Newcastle City Centre café
James Robson, Oliver Turnbull and a third male chased a man into the premises and assaulted him before acting aggressively, goading customers and throwing cans of drinks
North East interior designer who worked with Boy George and the Beckhams now thriving with own business
Lee McNichol has had a very successful career since graduating from Northumbria University in 2010
Newcastle group given funding to create 'Manosphere' documentary which aims to give women a voice
The project follows Louis Theroux's documentary 'Inside the Manosphere', which was released on Netflix last month
Bridget Phillipson hails Government measures to help families but says it needs to go 'faster' to make people feel better off
The Education Secretary was in Newcastle to highlight the official lifting of the two-child benefit cap
Symptoms of deadly cancer that kills 95% within 10 years as GP shares 2 changes to cut risk
More than 10,000 people die of the disease every year, however some simple lifestyle changes can make a difference to the chance of getting it