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Gambling addict stole more than £20,000 from North East charity and left volunteers under suspicion
Hayley Smith lied about taking the cash and even left volunteers under suspicion at the Blyth charity
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Demolition plans confirmed for Newcastle primary school embroiled in RAAC concrete crisis
Pupils at St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, in West Denton, have been learning in temorary classrooms since concerns emerged over the concrete in its main building in 2023
Tourist information centre in popular Northumberland seaside town to be demolished for more parking
The building closed its doors to the public in 2024
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RVI doctor who admitted 'inhaling anaesthetic' on nightshift at Newcastle hospital escapes ban
A former anaesthetist who inhaled anaesthetic drugs on shift is free to train as a GP, a tribunal found.
Gateshead teenager completes 'amazing' skydive with 70-year-old nana
Jack Thompson took on the challenge for Young Lives vs Cancer after his family were supported by the charity after he was diagnosed with a brain tumour as a baby
Gateshead personal trainer completes 12-hour 45,000 step 'Mount Everest' charity challenge
Julian Stark took on the mammoth task to raise money for both The Sunshine Fund and Love Amelia Baby Bank
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Council apologises after unwanted food waste caddies delivered to Tyneside homes
North Tyneside Council has seen 131 requests to collect unwanted food caddies
North East robber used dog as a 'weapon' against shop workers
Brodie Logan set the dog on a member of staff who challenged him for stealing and he has now been locked up
North East in period of 'prolonged dry weather' as UK drought warnings issued
The National Drought Group has placed the region at an increased level as conditions worsen amid a dry start to August
Heartbroken Gateshead family to set up charity as toddler dies after battle with rare condition
Jaxx Carr passed away in March this year after being diagnosed with Hirschsprung disease
Urgent plea for investment at 'fobbed off' Newcastle park left without cafe or toilets
The state of Leazes Park has been a concern for several years and the reopening of cafe facilities elsewhere in the city has sparked renewed calls for investment in the Victorian green space
NSPCC issues warning to parents over kids gaming over the summer holidays
The children's safety charity has put out a guide for parents this summer
Northumberland A1 crash as two vehicles collide on single lane stretch of major road
Both Northumbria Police and the North East Ambulance Service attended the scene of the collision this afternoon
Woman 'just wanted loving relationship' but Northumberland thug subjected her to 'consistent abuse'
Ryan Cleverly, 27, has been sentenced to five years and eight months in prison for repeatedly assaulting his victim during their six-month relationship
Marine Minister thanks 'volunteers on the ground' involved in nurdle clean-up on North East beaches
Marine Minister Stephen Morgan visited Sandhaven Beach in South Shields on Monday morning
Hopes railway station in picturesque village could become 'gateway' to Northumberland coast
A rail company boss said there was a "real opportunity" for the station to have a bigger role
Campaigners question speed of council decision on National Glass Centre which could save building
Save the National Glass Centre campaigners still hope that the building on the River Wear can be saved, despite its closure on July 31.
Newcastle teenager pleads guilty to causing death of 'loving dad' by dangerous driving
Jack Appleton, 19, pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving at Teesside Crown Court on Monday