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Stranger rape scene near Redheugh Bridge has been 'pitch black' for weeks after street light outage
Work to restore lighting at end of Redheugh Bridge is due to be completed today
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Tyneside rapist told police he was 'celibate' after arrest for rape of woman
Michael Burns, 56, has been jailed for over five years for committing rape
Hantavirus outbreak LIVE: Updates as MV Hondius British passengers return to UK and two in hospital
The World Health Organisation (WHO) reiterated that the threat to the public from hantavirus remains low
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All learner drivers urged to make 1 clothing change if they can't pass test
A driving instructor has shared a simple trick to help learner drivers get to grips with clutch control - and it involves making one small change to what you're wearing
Police update on Northumberland firearms incident after five people arrested
Armed police were called to Guide Post on Monday night
North East restaurant fined after dead rat found in warehouse
The owners of Lebaneat have been fined more than £15,000
Woman, 24, dies at Royal Oldham Hospital in oxygen mask probe
An inquest has heard how Clarissa Street, 24, died at hospital after being left in an A&E corridor for over an hour
Dogs at North East polling stations as people cast votes for 2026 local elections
Pooches across the North East have been spotted at polling stations once again
Northumberland veteran who flew home on Lancaster bomber on VE Day celebrates 104th birthday
Former prisoner of war Lieutenant Colonel Christopher Hutchinson has celebrated his 104th birthday with loved ones
Demolition plan unveiled for Newcastle retirement homes in 'urgent need' of redevelopment
Care provider Anchor wants to tear down its "poor" sheltered living accommodation at St Clements Court, in Fawdon, to make way for a more modern development
Log burner and fireplace bans contemplated as part of pollution legislation
The ban could be enacted, hitting rural homes hard
Man arrested after death of 'proper gentleman' who died six months after County Durham crash
A man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving following the death of 23-year-old Josh Bainbridge, who died on Monday
Update on Hantavirus from UKHSA as experts state public risk 'remains very low'
The outbreak started on a cruise ship
New wind farm plans mooted for land near Kirkwhelpington village
Ray II Wind Farm would be adjacent to the existing Ray Wind Farm
TOWIE star Jake Hall dies aged 35 after 'glass-door accident' at Majorca villa
TOWIE star Jake Hall has died aged 35 after he was found with serious head injuries at a holiday villa in Majorca, with police investigating the circumstances of his death
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Powering family adventures this May: why portable energy from Jackery is the ultimate outdoor essential
Whether it’s a spontaneous beach day, a countryside escape or a celebration in the garden, UK families are making the most of the warmer weather and longer days.
Ashley James hits out at backlash after saying her lingerie pics 'aren't for men'
Ashley James, ITV This Morning's social affairs correspondent, has shared a video of herself in lingerie and hit back at 'sexist' comments, saying the backlash 'proved exactly' the need to keep speaking out
NatWest offering £200 cash 'within 30 days' for customers following 60-day rule from Wednesday
The bank has increased its offer from £150
Rail passengers warned of 'major disruption' today amid radio communications fault
The issue relates to how train drivers and signallers communicate, with train disruption expected until the end of the day
Mum pays tribute to 'proper gentleman' who died six months after County Durham crash
Josh Bainbridge, 23, suffered life-changing injuries when he was a passenger in a Ford Fiesta which crashed into a tree in St Helen Auckland in November