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Local election results 2026 LIVE: Reform take all 12 seats in Hartlepool in first North East results
Latest results, reaction and analysis from the local elections being across the North East and England as counts are declared
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North Tyneside local election results 2026 in full
North Tyneside election results by ward for the 20 North Tyneside Council seats contested in the May 2026 local elections
North East local elections results 2026 in full
Election results for Newcastle, Gateshead, North Tyneside, South Tyneside and Sunderland following the May 2026 local elections
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New committee created to scrutinise Northumberland council housing after damning inspection
A report by the social housing regulator branded failures at the council as "unacceptable"
Thief stole watches from Newcastle gym members after they left them in changing room
John Fitzpatrick spotted the victims leaving the items in their trouser pockets as they went for a swim at the Royal Station Hotel
The North East's two wildlife trusts pay tribute to Sir David Attenborough as he turns 100
The naturalist has been a long‑standing friend of the environmental organisations in Northumberland and Durham
Up to 270 new homes could be built in Killingworth despite 'horrified' objections
Proposals from Northumberland Estates for hundreds of new homes in Killingworth are set for a council decision
Three Tyneside mothers diagnosed with terminal ovarian cancer after putting symptoms down to the menopause
Emma Durkin, Denise Hall, and Julie Ferry became friends while battling the disease, which is known as the 'silent killer'
Hartlepool local election results 2026 in full
Hartlepool election results by ward for the 12 Hartlepool Borough Council seats contested in the May 2026 local elections
What time local election 2026 results are due in Newcastle, Gateshead, Sunderland and Tyneside
Local election polls close at 10pm on Thursday, but some North East areas won't declare results until Friday afternoon
Police cordon near North East beach after 'unexploded bomb' discovered
Durham Constabulary confirmed that a section near the beach at Crimdon, near Blackhall Colliery, has been taped off
Tragedy in Manchester as baby confirmed dead after paramedics seen 'running'
Neighbours said they saw a huge presence of emergency services descend on the street where a paramedic was seen 'running with a baby'
Winning Set For Life Lottery numbers for Thursday, April 7
All of the important details about the Set For Life draw
Police investigation update as eight North East officers suspended over alleged misbehaviour on Spain holiday
Durham Constabulary previously confirmed that a sergeant, six police constables and a special constable has been suspended
Newcastle Metro passenger says he was subjected to antisemitic abuse in platform disturbance
The man has told how he has been left living in fear as tide of hatred sweeps country
Up to 150 high-street stores to close as historic brand blames government
TG Jones is the new trading name of WH Smith stores
UK petrol prices remain high as oil companies report record profits
The continued high price of oil has meant some campaigners have spoken out
Set For Life results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for Thursday, April 7
Tonight's Set For Life could see one player scoop £10,000 every month for 30 years
Northumberland residents' anger as play park 'neglected and abandoned' four years after estate opened
Play equipment has been installed in the park between Persimmon's Fairways Estate and Bellway's Foxton Mill Estate since February, but landscaping and seeding works are yet to be completed
Divisions in Northumberland Reform as group split from leadership on key votes
Reform councillors repeatedly voted against nominations put forward by group leaders