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Northumberland village says tourist tax 'must be community driven and reflect local priorities'
Craster Parish Council says that it supports an overnight tourist tax in principle, but it must "genuinely benefit the communities hosting tourism"
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Watch as PSV Eindhoven fans in Newcastle start their march to St James Park ahead of Champions League fixture
This was the moment Dutch football fans took over Newcastle ahead of a Champions League fixture.
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This £20 heated vest is selling fast as shoppers ditch bulky winter coats (aff)
A heated vest that used to cost £80 is now under £20, includes a power bank, and could be the cheapest way to stay warm this winter
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'Little legal recourse' for gas checks in leasehold Gateshead council homes, report finds
Difficulty in gaining access to leasehold council properties has meant 83 properties have been dubbed "non-complaint", report finds.
Plans submitted for first phase of Whitley Bay cenotaph Veteran's walkway
Plans for the first commemorative tiles have been submitted for the proposed Veteran's Walkway round the cenotaph.
North East pervert caught in undercover police sting trying to have Snapchat sex chat with child
Scott Hall, of Whitburn, thought he was talking to a 12-year-old girl but it was a law enforcement officer posing as a child
DWP given March 2 'deadline' as people born in one decade could receive £2,950
More than 100 MPs 'sign compensation letter'
HMRC warning over '10-digit number' needed by millions before January 31 deadline
HMRC has issued an alert as the deadline for submitting tax returns online looms
Some OVO customers to receive up to £400 after discount delay
Energy company will pay over £2.7 million to customers after it failed to provide Warm Home Discount rebates to thousands before a key deadline
32 pictures show fans' delight as Newcastle United bag another famous Champions League win vs PSV
Newcastle United fans had a great night as the team defeated PSV 3-0.
Police CCTV appeal on investigations into theft, aggravated burglary and fraud
Police want to speak to people in the area who may have information of theft, shoplifting, burglary and fraud incidents
Discover the North Tyneside neighbourhoods most impacted by burglaries last year
Find out which North Tyneside neighbourhoods reported the highest incidents of burglaries in November 2025.
When your headache could signal brain condition affecting one in 30 most don't know they have
Most headaches are harmless, but experts warn certain symptoms could indicate a condition that is potentially fatal, killing 1,700 a year
Homeless man had extendable baton hidden in sleeve and wraps of cocaine in hands in Newcastle
Matthew Holden, who had only recently been released from prison, had the weapon one evening in a busy part of the city centre
'Diabolical' parking charge plans for Whitley Bay risk driving shoppers out of town
Anger is mounting over proposals to introduce new parking charges at two car parks in the popular seaside town
New crematorium with audio-visual technology allowing personalisation to open in the North East
Great North Crematorium and Memorial Gardens is expected to open in winter 2026
90mph drugged and dangerous driver kept police chase going even after tyres had been burst
Steward Strong was already on a suspended sentence when he led police on a high speed pursuit
Newcastle City Council cabinet reshuffle after double Labour resignation
Newcastle City Council leader Karen Kilgour has added a new name to her cabinet after a double resignation at the start of the new year
Ofsted inspection result will decide whether new North Shields sixth form can go ahead
The next Ofsted inspection of John Spence High School will determine whether new sixth form plans can progress
Mum delivers 'unimaginable' update to search for her son who went missing in Thailand
Jenny pleads "Please help bring my boy home"