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DWP 'real danger' concerns over £115 payments for people with this health condition
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The nine nurseries in Newcastle which have been rated outstanding by Ofsted
We have put together a list of the nurseries in the city which have been given the highest rating
Court document shows how Durham breast cancer scandal fears grew during 2025
A High Court judge has published a detailed ruling following a failed bid by surgeon Mr Amir Bhatti to obtain an injunction that would have meant he could return to seeing patients clinically
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Tyneside man bravely reported stepdad's sexual abuse after suffering flashbacks playing football
Jordan Robson was abused as a child by his stepdad Paul Robson and decided to come forward as an adult after suffering flashbacks
'Weird and wonderful' wildlife spotted on Hadrian's Wall as nature lovers invited to join conservation surveys
Butterfly Conservation UK is carrying out surveys on rare species to assess the health of peatlands in the north of England
Meet the 'loving' rescue dogs struggling to find a home due their size
Vera is the longest resident at RSPCA Northumberland West Branch, while Duchess hasn't received a single adoption enquiry since coming into care
'Trivial' domestic row escalated into 'final straw' headbutt attack for terrified Newcastle woman
Steven Gibson punched and headbutted his partner
Inside 'impressive' Tynemouth family home near the beach for sale at £800,000
The extended semi-detached property in Percy Park is three floors of 'versatile accommodation'
Hunt for stranger rapist continues nine months on from attack by Northumberland park
A woman, in her 30s, was attacked in August last year
Northumberland farmer in first choir to win Britain's Got Talent
The Hawkstone Farmers Choir, set up by Jeremy Clarkson, was crowned winner of the ITV talent show.
Northumberland attempted murder investigation launched after car 'repeatedly driven at pedestrian'
A man in his 30s remains in hospital, police confirmed
CCTV released as concern grows for missing woman last seen in Newcastle's Leazes Park
Gemma, or anyone with information on where she may be, should contact Northumbria Police
Winning Lotto and Thunderball numbers for Saturday's £3.8m lottery jackpot
We have everything you need to know about the Lotto and Thunderball draws for Saturday, May 23
Lotto results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for Saturday, May 30
The winning National Lottery numbers for tonight's Lotto and Thunderball draws
Poisoned his mum, attacked gran and poured boiling water over dad - the 'dangerous' Tyneside thug
Daniel Gaunt, 22, has been branded a 'dangerous offender' and is now behind bars following crimes against his own family
A1 Northumberland crash LIVE: Two die in horror collision as road closed around 10 hours
Two people have died and three remain in hospital with serious injuries following a collision on the A1 in Northumberland
'I looked pregnant for years' – mum's 24-year wait over growth 'size of a baby's head'
Siobhan Cousins, 39, says she constantly "looked pregnant" and spent nearly £14,000 on sanitary products during her 24-year wait for a diagnosis of adenomyosis and uterine fibroids
Tributes to North East judo legend and 'incredible role model' to generations of youngsters
Friends and family have paid tribute to a giant of the North East judo scene who died earlier in May
Met Office maps show when 34 England counties will be hit by 30 hours of heavy rain
The Met Office says rain and thunderstorms are likely to hit the North East from Monday afternoon, stretching into Tuesday evening - but there will be dry spells too
Full police statement as two die and three seriously injured in A1 Northumberland crash
A section of the A1 in both directions between Ellingham and Purdy Lodge was closed for about ten hours, but the road has since reopened