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Newcastle A1 crash LIVE: Serious collision on Western Bypass causes three mile tailbacks
Emergency services are on the scene and there are up to three miles of congestion.
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Travellers warned of £5,000 fine for bringing banned items back to UK - full list
The UK Government warns that if you do not declare banned food products, you could be fined up to £5,000 or you could be prosecuted
New project launched to help detect ovarian cancer earlier in Gateshead
OVA-check pathway project designed to support earlier detection of ovarian cancer allows for women to self-refer for a scan
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'Historic' Northumberland estate on River Tweed on market for first time in 66 years
Wark Estate and Tweed Fishings is based on the English-Scottish Borders, and is being marketed for just the second time in over a century
Calls to block plans for affordable housing on former Northumberland first school site
There have been calls for the site to be used for either leisure facilities or a care home
Full list of North East road closures and roadworks this week
All the planned road closures and roadworks across the region for the week beginning Monday, May 25
Son banned from parents' Newcastle home visits 22 times and slept on their drive
Usman Khan, who was on bail to stay away from the address but returned in less than 24 hours, has been locked-up after he told a Probation Officer he wouldn't stay away
Sex offender, 80, dies in hospital while serving 25 year sentence at Frankland prison
Gordon Preece was sentenced to 25 years behind bars in May 2016 for sex offences
Drinking fruit juice and smoothies could improve your mental health, Newcastle University researchers say
A new study suggests that drinking 100% fruit juice or a smoothie each day could improve your mental health
Meet the North East Wetherspoon pub staff who saved the life of a young customer
Holly Napier, Zita Wright, Charlotte Nairnes, Ross Walker and Charlie Robson were on shift when they found a young female slumped on the floor in the toilets
50 photos as Ronaldinho & Friends match brings footballing legends to Stadium of Light
ChronicleLive photographer Claire McKie-Reid was there to capture the action on the pitch and atmosphere surrounding the game
Man arrested on suspicion of murder as five detained in North East death investigation
Cleveland Police detectives are investigating the death of a man found with serious injuries on Ayton Crescent in Eston, with five people now arrested
Set For Life results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for Monday, May 25
Tonight's Set For Life could see one player scoop £10,000 every month for 30 years
Winning Set for Life lottery numbers for Monday, May 25
We have everything you need to know about the Set for Life draw for Monday, May 25
18 pictures of sun-seekers enjoying 'scorching' weather on hottest day ever in May
The temperature is reaching lofty heights of 30°C in the North East, with this Bank Holiday Monday proving to be an exceptionally sunny one
Face of the convicted killer who slashed John Henry Sayers in HMP Frankland attack
Donald Gaote-Oueyeya, 26, launched his attack with a makeshift weapon made from prison cutlery, a court heard
Katie Price reveals 'he has three phones' in Lee Andrews 'kidnapping' drama update
Dubai businessman Lee Andrews has been missing for weeks
Bongo's Bingo player punched security guard and ran from police during 'rowdy' Newcastle event
Phillip Smith lashed out after his family became involved in an altercation with door staff at the event at The Boiler Shop
Experts pinpoint two days of the week which could bag cheaper air fares
Tips on when might be the best time to book flights
Morrisons and Tesco become first to introduce new boxes to help kids
Pioneering move tackles what can be overwhelming environment for young ones