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'I thought I was going to die': Newcastle man jailed for assault and controlling behaviour towards 2 partners
A brute who launched a Christmas Day toilet attack on one girlfriend then lashed out with a knife at another partner has been put behind bars.
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Newcastle University's 'game-changing' MRI scan breakthrough spares heart patients risky invasive tests
Thousands of heart patients could be spared "risky" invasive tests - thanks to an MRI scan breakthrough.
High-end shopping, luxury hotels, £1m homes: Newcastle named as one of UK’s most luxurious areas
From high-end shopping to luxury hotels, a new study has revealed the UK’s most luxurious areas, with Newcastle coming in 4th.
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Thousands in damage and furniture thrown across hair salon after car smashes into building
Alice Grierson-Smith, who owns Styling Station on Chatsworth Gardens, is 'thankful that nobody was hurt' in the incident
Ant McPartlin jokes 'my wife can never find out' as he shares online blunder
Saturday Night Takeaway host Ant McPartlin shared on his podcast with Declan Donnelly how he made an online blunder that left him with more underpants than he bargained for
Nipah virus full details as '75% of infections lead to death'
The virus has prompted new guidance by UK health authorities
Group of strangers leave man covered in paint and another injured in Newcastle attack
Police are investigating the reported assault of two men in the area of Grey's Monument in broad daylight
'They're proof business can thrive in the North East': Gateshead firm working with Channel 4, BBC, and FIFA+
A Gateshead-based production company, which has worked with the BBC, Channel 4 and FIFA+, has secured a £75,000 investment to support its next phase of growth.
Dietician warning as one in five Brits deficient in key vitamin -including 39% of girls aged 11-18
Despite NHS advice to supplement between October and March, only 26% of Brits follow the guidelines
Ex-magistrate fell asleep at the wheel and caused horror crash that left woman with life changing injuries
A former magistrate who fell asleep at the wheel and caused a horror crash that left a woman with life changing injuries has kept her freedom.
Senior Newcastle City Council boss to leave for top job in Hartlepool
Matt Wilton, deputy chief executive of Newcastle City Council, has announced he is leaving Tyneside to take on the top job at Hartlepool's local authority
Extra staff training to help tackle domestic abuse in Gateshead council homes
Council employees throughout the organisation will be trained to spot the signs of domestic abuse.
Adult eating disorder ward at Newcastle's RVI to close down this summer
The emergency treatment facilities are due to be expanded with eating disorder ward 31a to make way
Police searching for wanted Northumberland man for failing to respond to bail
Stephen Yarwood, 50, of Ashington, is currently being searched for by Northumbria Police
DWP confirm WASPI women will get no compensation as statement issued
The news has been met with anger by campaigners who accuse the government of showing "utter contempt"
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Global clothing retailer set to open a brand new store at a North East shopping centre
Hollister is coming to the Metrocentre.
Water bills set for significant increase as Northumbrian Water confirms huge upgrade plans
Residents in Sunderland, South Tyneside, Newcastle and the wider North East face an average 6% increase in their water bills.
Met Office issues 21-hour warning as Brits told to 'prepare emergency kit'
The Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings for rainfall with flooding possible following Storm Chandra's disruption
Major police response at Asda store as woman is arrested over 'knife incident'
A member of security reportedly detained the woman before police arrived
Major recall for a shampoo and conditioner set as 'serious chemical risk' found
The set was sold via online retail giant Amazon