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Chris and Rosie Ramsay announced as headliners for huge comedy fundraiser in Newcastle
South Shields' own Chris and Rosie Ramsey will be the headline act at the fundraiser in Newcastle this December
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Two County Durham stores ordered to close down after selling illegal vapes and cigarettes
The closure orders for Ali's Shop and Corner Shop will remain in effect for three months
Popular Sunderland bakery run by husband and wife nominated for national award
The Sweet Petite is hugely popular with locals and is famed for its afternoon tea and Wearside inspired Peach Melba cheesecake
I'm A Celebrity 2024's first contestant 'confirmed' as ITV star leaks identity
The identity of the first star taking part in I'm A Celebrity 2024 appears to have been confirmed by a former contestant on the ITV show
Newcastle United partner with council for electrical cable recycling challenge
Fans attending Saturday's match against Brighton at St James' Park are encouraged to bring old cables to a collection point
Why can you see Northern Lights better on your phone than with your eye?
Blame a quirk of science 😅
Tyneside mam unable to call loved one after power cut at North East prison
The Ministry of Justice has since confirmed a power cut took place
Becky Hill delivers six word verdict on Newcastle crowd after sell out gig in city
Two time Brit Award winner Becky Hill performed to nearly 11,000 fans at the Utilita Arena in Newcastle on Sunday night
South Tyneside mother defrauded partner after deciding to 'hit him in the pocket' following break-up
Kirsten Linton, 29, was ordered to pay compensation to her ex-partner
'Comet of the century' visible in night sky for first time in 80,000 years - how to see it
Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS, also known as Comet A3, has been spotted in North East skies this week - here's everything you need to know
Tommy Fury dodges I'm A Celebrity questions during live interview
Tommy Fury, who recently split from Molly-Mae Hague, is said to be at the top of ITV bosses' wish list for the upcoming series of I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here!
Port of Tyne restoration continues as South Pier lighthouse fitted with new roof after storm damage
Since Storm Babet caused substantial damage in October 2023, the piers in Tynemouth and South Shields have been closed.
Ex-servicemen to honour alleged Wallsend murder victim and Navy veteran John Smyth at funeral
The 63-year-old, who died after an alleged attack in Wallsend, will be laid to rest after a funeral organised by Newcastle City Council
North East Christmas markets 2024: Every event including Durham and Newcastle
Festive markets will soon be popping up across the country and these are the best options from across the North East.
The difference between Covid, RSV and flu symptoms - and the 'sudden' sign
Coronavirus cases have been rising across the UK for the past few weeks, with the new XEC variant of Covid-19 becoming more prevalent and the NHS bracing itself for a 'tripledemic'
Alton Towers teams up with NHS to tackle national blood shortages this winter
Alton Towers Resort is helping the NHS tackle the urgent shortage of blood donors this winter - through a spine-tingling partnership.
Teenager charged with drink-driving after crash at seafront hotel in Sunderland
Jonathon Hughes, 18, of Victoria Terrace, East Boldon, will appear at court next month
Strictly's Katya Jones defends Wynne Evans against accusations in 'emotional' BBC statement
Strictly Come Dancing pro Katya Jones has spoken out in support of Wynne Evans, her celebrity partner on the BBC show
Man is tasered after going into Five Swans pub in Newcastle with a knife
Daniel Henderson pleaded guilty to possessing a bread knife and criminal damage in connection with incident at city centre bar
Fleet of Metro replacement buses to run for Newcastle v Chelsea fixture amid line closures
The replacement buses will be running during a major line closure on the Metro system