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11 places where Blue Badge parking is banned - and could cost £1k
People with a disability can face punishment for using these parking aids in certain locations
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Family pays tribute to much-loved North East restaurateur who died aged 64
Sadik Miah established Concord Tandoori on Victoria Road in Washington in 1980 and has been a huge part of the community ever since
North East prisoner took own life days after release for harassment conviction
David Lancaster, 42, died on November 30, 2022, and had a long history of offending, being in and out of prison for violence-related crimes
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Missing Northumberland pensioner last seen in Amble on Friday night as police appeal
Charles Yarwood, 78, was last spotted at around 11.30pm on Friday, November 21, and his family are growing increasingly concerned
Devastating aftermath of South Shields fire as investigators head to scene
Emergency services were called to a residential property on Beach Road with firefighters spending hours tackling the flames
DWP can give one-off £812 payment to people who receive any of these five benefits
The smallest amount you can get from the DWP is £100 and the most is £812 but this will depend on your individual circumstances
UK holidaymakers could be denied boarding over 'strict' airport mobile phone rule
If you normally carry a mobile phone or any other electronic devices when you travel abroad, it may be worth brushing up on some little-known airport rules
Inside an 'impressive' Northumberland home with 'fantastic' coastal views for sale at £795,000
The architect designed property in Beadnell, which is being marketed by Sanderson Young, has three bedrooms, all with en-suite shower rooms
Attempted murder arrest in Newcastle after woman in 60s found with serious head injuries
A huge police presence remains at the scene in Elswick with an attempted murder investigation under way
Newcastle attempted murder probe LIVE: Huge police response as woman fights for life
Police have launched an attempted murder investigation in Elswick after a woman was found with serious head injuries
'Serious incident' in Newcastle sees attempted murder investigation launched
Officers from Northumbria Police have appealed for witnesses after an attempted murder investigation was launched in Newcastle.
Nine puppies named after chocolate bars up for adoption 'are bundles of affection'
The owner gave the pups away after the underweight mother dog struggled to feed them
DWP to contact benefit claimants' families under fraud crackdown powers
The DWP says its information gathering powers are only used where there is a suspicion of benefit fraud
Ant and Dec share behind the scenes of I'm A Celebrity and how they sneaked a viral meme into the show
Keen eyed viewers may have spotted a viral meme from Ant and Dec on I’m A Celeb this week.
How Newcastle Airport staff detect drones - and what you can do to fly them safely
The travel hub is working with Northumbria Police to educate people, due to a major increase in flights inside Newcastle's Flight Restriction Zone
North East pubs launching Christmas appeal to help those facing loneliness and isolation
Customers have also been given the opportunity to purchase a drink for the recipient which can be redeemed at a later date
It's 25 years since the Gateshead Millennium Bridge arrived on the River Tyne
The new bridge was delivered to the Quayside by the the giant floating crane Asian Hercules II in November 2000
Woman taken to hospital after huge emergency response descends on North East beach
Emergency crews were called to the area around Camel's Island with a woman taken to South Tyneside District Hospital
Balaclava-clad motorbike yobs stopped by stinger during County Durham police chase
Police used a stinger to pop the moped's tyres and the riders were arrested after a further chase on foot
One-eyed seal released in Northumberland after four months of treatment and rehab
There was hardly a dry eye on Newbiggin beach as vets, medics and volunteers waved six-month-old Popeye off into the North Sea