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Northumberland author and geologist's rock podcast 'feels like conversation in a pub'
Ian Jackson has launched "Reading Rocks", after writing five books about the rocks in the North East in Cumbria
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Plans lodged for demolition of former DWP offices in Benton to make way for 220 new homes
The site has been identified for over 200 homes once the existing ex-government offices have been removed.
Inside the new show homes now open in Northumberland
David Wilson Homes has opened its doors at its brand-new show homes at The Paddocks in Morpeth
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New Tyneside corner shop alcohol application sparks over 360 objections
An application for a corner shop alcohol licence has garnered over 360 objections.
Moment killer driver was arrested by police after causing death of Durham University student
Liam Bowes arrested at the home he shared with his mother
Convicted Newcastle drug dealer who once kept his ex hostage hasn't changed his ways
Tony Ash, who spent most his court hearing with his hands down his trousers, already had 104 offences on his record when he was caught with the drugs
North East thug Frank Spencer broke into ex's home and attacked her over 'new relationship'
Frank Spencer, of Sunderland, crept into the woman's home and pounced on her in her bedroom before attacking her
Two appear in court over alleged sale of fake Covid-19 vaccination records
Ian Taylor and Abbey-Leigh Coates; both of Darlington; appeared at Peterlee Magistrates' Court on Monday charged with offences under the Computer Misuse and Fraud Act
Legendary Sunderland super fan and 'true gentleman' laid to rest aged 99
George Forster was a key part of the SAFC Supporters' Association for more than 55 years
Search for new home for 'sweet and loving' dog after catching the eye of TV star Eamonn Holmes
Lurcher Maggie's biggest birthday wish has yet to come true
See killer driver downing pints at social club party before killing 22-year-old in hit and run
Liam Bowes drank between "eight and 10 pints" as well as shots at a 50th birthday party
Hit and run victim had 'most wonderful dreams for future' as family 'utterly crushed and destroyed'
Abigail Eggleston's family and partner paid tribute to the 22-year-old, whose killer was sentenced to 12 years behind bars on Monday
Set For Life results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for Monday, March 2
Tonight's Set For Life could see one player scoop £10,000 every month for 30 years
Police search for missing Sunderland man, 36, who may be with two dogs
Danny, who is of the Ford Estate area of Sunderland, was reported missing just after 7.15am on Monday
The number of homeless people in North Tyneside with 'high demand' on services
A North Tyneside Council report has found the demand for homeless services remains high
Newcastle kinship carers welcome £126m pilot to help 'overlooked' families
Newcastle has been named as one of seven pilot areas for new support for kinship carers, which will include a finanical allowance equivalent to the help offered to foster families
Donald Trump 'very disappointed' in Keir Starmer after delay in UK base decision
The US President criticised the UK Prime Minister after he first wanted to review legal advice on the move
Police watchdog launches investigation into fatal A19 crash following pursuit
A 24-year-old was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving following the crash on the A19 in the early hours of Sunday morning
North East thug attacked pal with baseball bat after finding him in bed with 'girlfriend'
Christopher Johnson, of Sunderland, believed the woman was his girlfriend but she told him she didn't want a relationship, a court heard
Police statement in full as hit and run driver sentenced to 12 years in prison
Det Ch Insp Mel Sutherland described Liam Bowes' actions as utterly dangerous, devastating, and cowardly after he was sentenced at Teesside Crown Court on Monday