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Hexham's historic market place to close this week to complete £400,000 restoration
Much-needed restoration work on the Grade-II listed structure, which dates back more than 250 years, began last year
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English Heritage takes over management of Roman Fort to 'simplify' visitor experience
The charity will continue to work in collaboration with the National Trust and Northumberland County Council
North East Ambulance Service marks 20 years since milestone merger amid 'staggering' transformation
North East Ambulance Service marks its 20th anniversary this week.
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Council-owned High Borrans Outdoor Education Centre to close amid £3m maintenance bill
The beloved centre is set for closure amid maintenance costs and declining school trips.
North East thug headbutted police officer before crashing into lamp post
Gareth Husband committed a series of "serious offences" when he drove dangerously without insurance and crashed into a lamp post earlier this month
Man jailed for Sunderland theft which left delivery driver lying in the road with 'catastrophic' injuries
Gary Rarity watched as his accomplice, Michael Gill, stole the delivery vehicle filled with parcels on the lead up to Christmas
'Highly dangerous' rapist among North East criminals jailed in June 2026
Here's a round-up of all the North East criminals who were sent to prison in June, with pictures and details of their offences
Winning EuroMillions and Thunderball numbers for Tuesday's £59m jackpot
All of the important details about the Euromillions and Thunderball draws
Pathologist details alleged victim's injuries in John Henry Sayers trial - key details
John Henry Sayers and his son deny causing GBH with intent
EuroMillions results LIVE: Winning Lottery numbers for Tuesday, June 30
The winning National Lottery numbers for tonight's EuroMillions and Thunderball draws
Gulf War hero pays tribute to late Tynemouth MP for helping parents while prisoner of war
A former RAF navigator and now author, John Nichol, has paid his respects to Sir Neville Trotter, who passed away aged 94.
Work begins on new County Durham Starbucks drive-thru and petrol station
The development adds to the Integra 61 logistics and factory site, creating about 70 jobs
Council responds to safety concerns about geese gathering on busy Tyneside road
Geese have been gathering on the road between Killingworth Lake
No charges over Dean Larvin bridge death as murder suspect freed
A woman was arrested on suspicion of murder after 39-year-old entered the River Tyne following incident on Redheugh Bridge
Labour leader claims 'best chance' for A1 to be dualled under Andy Burnham Government
Mr Burnham is widely expected to become the next Prime Minister
Victims reveal trauma as Gateshead pervert pensioner locked up for targeting three young girls
James Richardson has been jailed for eight years at Newcastle Crown Court
'Lovely' Gateshead couple mark 70th anniversary with special care home party
The team at Aspen Court in Gateshead pulled out all the stops for Edward and Patricia Pollock
Anger as CCTV footage shows binman drop dog poo bags on Tyneside street and walk away
Bryan Bennett, 57, lives in the North Tyneside Council area, and has expressed his concern with the what was captured on camera
'We will always come together' - parents rally round Wideopen primary school as plans for closure thrown out
Parents of Hazlewood Community Primary School are rejoicing over news that plans for a closure have been thrown out by an education body.
Injuries suffered by man allegedly attacked by John Henry Sayers and son revealed at Old Bailey
A pathologist told jurors Walter Patterson had suffered a combination of sharp and blunt force injuries and needed surgery after an alleged attack in Byker