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Sunderland Reform UK councillor suspended days after election over racist social media post
Glenn Gibbins will now serve the Hylton Castle ward as an independent
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Cat and dog owners issued waterways warning
UK pet owners have been warned
Tragedy as footballer dies after car 'ploughs into pedestrians' in town centre
Tyler Fairman, a football player, has tragically died after the crash on Saturday, police have said
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Huge 999 response after van goes over cliff in South Shields - key details
Northumbria Police, alongside other emergency services, attended the scene after a report of 'concern for welfare'
Police statement as van goes over South Shields cliff sparking huge emergency response
The incident took place at 6am this morning in the Marsden area, and Northumbria Police officers remain on the scene
Millions of households urged to 'ask for discount' after Council Tax rule update
Martin Lewis has advised households with carers to 'check again' for a discount after an investigation found that nearly 70 councils were not providing the correct information
Latest travel advice from easyJet, BA and TUI amid holiday cancellation fears
Conflict in the Middle East and subsequent jet fuel shortage concerns have left holidaymakers worried that their travel plans will be affected
King's Speech LIVE: Keir Starmer latest as Wes Streeting 'preparing to resign'
King Charles has outlined new bills with planned reforms to the NHS, immigration and police - but the ceremony has been overshadowed by mounting calls for the Prime Minister to quit
Huge North East firefighting operation launched after 'catastrophic' blinds firm blaze
Six fire engines from Cleveland Fire Brigade battled a major blaze at Galaxy Blinds on Yarm Lane in Stockton on Wednesday, with smoke billowing across the sky as owners described the incident as 'devastating'
North East killer driver sentence LIVE: Updates as hit-and-run diver is jailed following death of 'diamond' mum
Reece Roberts, of Sunderland, admitted causing the death of Diane Jones by dangerous driving and while banned and uninsured
The North East Labour MPs backing Keir Starmer to stay in Downing Street
Several North East MPs were among more than 100 to sign a letter warning that now is “no time for a leadership contest”, amid huge pressure on Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer
Exact date North East forecast to hit 24C as Met Office gives heatwave verdict
With this week bringing hail and thunder to the region, warmer weather is on the way for the upcoming Spring bank holiday
Police searching for wanted Newcastle man in connect with report of assault
Jonas Aleksas has links to the West End of Newcastle
Horror at UK beach as 'bodies of three girls' found and major operation underway
There's a huge presence of emergency services including cops and the coastguard at Brighton beach this morning
Drivers of specific cars warned of new £170 charge as some 'caught off guard'
The 2026 rule change was confirmed for cars registered between key dates
South Shields police incident LIVE: Emergency services on scene after van goes over cliff in Marsden
It has been reported that Tynemouth RNLI and the HM Coastguard have been joined by the land services at the scene
DWP list 70 eye and ear conditions that could qualify for up to £778 per month
PIP is a benefit given to millions of people in the UK who need help with everyday tasks and getting around, and dozens of vision and hearing problems can qualify
HMRC urges 'deadline' action after 290,000 'complete early'
The tax authority said hundreds of thousands were “quick off the mark”
Tyneside council house tenants complaint handling satisfaction falls
Tenant happiness in North Tyneside over complaints handling has worsened, council report finds.
Gateshead water supplies to get £5m boost as more than 22km of pipes to be upgraded
Northumbria Water is set to begin work in the Leam Lane area this May