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Formal bid to extend Northumberland Line to Newbiggin-by-the-Sea has been lodged
Extending the Northumberland Line further has been described as the logical next step despite warnings over cost
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Works to restore Whitley Bay Metro footbridge to its former glory to cost £870,000
Proposals to refurbish the listed footbridge and bring it back into public use have been submitted
Robber put wire around pensioner's neck after following him into Newcastle back alley
Paul Mullen targeted the 76-year-old after he got off a Metro following a night out in Newcastle
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North East gets £50m electric vehicle fund as Nissan starts production on new model
Work starts today on the new model Leaf at Nissan's Sunderland plant
Major changes to help NHS dental patients access urgent appointments easier
An overhaul of NHS dentistry will prioritise patients with most urgent dental needs and those requiring complex treatments
Reform councillor faces calls to quit after sending just two emails in six months
Northumberland County Councillor Shaun Knowles has also attended just two meetings since being elected in May
Residents invited to have their say on how Tyneside council tackles anti-social behaviour
Residents will have until January 11 to make known their thoughts on the council's draft environmental and anti-social behaviour policy
Man charged with criminal damage after incident on North Shields street
A huge emergency response was sparked with Howdon Road blocked off in both directions by police
Set For Life results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for Monday, December 15
We will be bringing live breaking updates and results from the National Lottery's Set For Life draw on Monday, December 15
Heartbroken family's tribute to 'much-loved' 17-year-old who tragically died in A19 crash
Harley Patterson sadly died at the scene of a crash which closed the A19 for around 12 hours
North East mums welcome 'perfect Christmas gift' twin baby boys after IVF
Holly Leighton and Emma Robinson underwent fertility treatment at a North East clinic earlier this year
Newcastle e-scooter company deploys breathalysers and reaction tests due to 'party city' reputation
People now have to pass a reaction test if they want to hire one of Newcastle's Neuron e-scooters between 9pm and 4am over the Christmas period
Hope for 2,000 jobs as North East aims to capitalise on green energy boom
Plans for a massive new industrial development on the edge of Cramlington have been submitted to Northumberland County Council
Rob Reiner's son arrested following the deaths of Hollywood director and wife
The son of the late director was arrested late on Sunday evening, and is now being held on bail
Walker with little phone battery sparks rescue operation after getting lost in Northumberland
The walker had become lost near the summit of Simonside with very little phone battery remaining
Cyclist rescued after suffering 'potentially serious injuries' in Northumberland
The patient was transferred to a waiting ambulance and taken to Newcastle's Royal Victoria Infirmary
'Historic day for Seaham' as first direct rail services to London launched
Grand Central has launched four daily services between Seaham and the capital, with local leaders hoping it will increase connectivity, investment, and tourism
Teenager celebrating 18th birthday left fighting for life by one-punch Newcastle city centre thug
Ryan Dodd, of Shieldfield, caused a catastrophic head injury to Mason Hedley in Newcastle city centre and a judge said he could easily have died
New care home approved for major Newcastle housing estate despite fears over lack of GP surgery
Newcastle City Council has approved plans for a 66-bed care home to be built in the Great Park town centre, despite worries about a shortage of healthcare facilities
Swing Bridge restoration 'finally moving in right direction' despite 150th birthday disappointment
It appears highly unlikely that the Swing Bridge will be swinging again in time for its 150th anniversary in summer 2026