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Woman injured in Ponteland hit-and-run as police appeal to HGV driver
The woman was taken to hospital and police are urging witnesses to come forward
How a member of the public helped catch a suspected drug or drink driver in Newcastle
Lee Pritchard was pulled over by police and later refused to let them take a blood sample
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North East man with cancer in four places says the public has 'right to know' about alcohol risks
A Sunderland man living with cancer that has spread to four parts of his body highlighted how the public should know the risk posed by alcohol.
North East mum and daughter distraught after cats hit by car on quiet residential street
Nine-month-old kittens Lucky and Jasper were hit by a car on the usually quiet Park Crescent in North Shields
Cocaine-fuelled North East lout slapped girlfriend and smashed her phone
Jordan Foster lost his temper with the victim after she said she didn't want him and his friend coming back to her house
Latest food recalls issued over products sold in Asda, Tesco and Sainsbury's
A number of products sold in Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury's and more have been withdrawn from sale - check whether you have any at home
Police issue update after woman found dead at Seaburn beach
Northumbria Police officers are not treating a woman's death in Seaburn as suspicious.
Former North East social club could be given new lease of life
The former social club on Bewicke Road could become a private venue for hire, if plans are approved.
Public toilet at popular North East bay needed as part of Blue Flag status
The search continues for a new enterprise at the disused toilet block on Tynemouth Front Street
Everything British holidaymakers need to know about summer travel from jet fuel shortage to EES
With conflict in the Middle East sparking flight delays and cancellations in parts of the world, here's what ABTA advises travellers to do this summer
Person taken to hospital after police incident in Newcastle
The emergency services attended the scene at the junction of Scrogg Road and The Fossway on Friday afternoon
Break-ins, damage and fires: Fears over youth anti-social behaviour in Tynemouth
Local businesses and residents have seen an increase in youths gathering on the beach to drink alcohol and cause trouble
Full list of Beefeater and Brewers Fayre Premier Inn restaurants to close in the North East
The owner of hotel chain Premier Inn has confirmed that nearly 2,000 locations will shut, affecting 3,800 jobs as part of a major cost-cutting overhaul
Inside Gosforth’s Little Locks: The kids’ hair salon and food club families can’t get enough of
We visited the Gosforth high street fun foodie class and hairdressers that made us want to be a kid again
Full list of deadly plants to be aware of when walking your dog this summer
The list of dangerous plants is long, with many owners unaware of the dangers in their garden
North East bank holiday weekend forecast as Met Office predicts weather change
Parts of the region will see temperatures climb as high as 19°C this weekend - but rain is on the way following a dry spell
Police update on Peter Kay Birmingham show evacuation with teenager arrested
West Midlands Police have confirmed that they are continuing enquiries after the comedian was rushed off stage 45 minutes into a set at the Utilita Arena in Birmingham
Eight things parents need to know as major changes announced including two bans
Here's a round-up of the main changes families need to know about, from plans to legally ban mobile phones in schools to a two-child benefit limit being axed
Everything you need to know after Peter Kay show evacuated by police
The comedian was rushed off stage in dramatic scenes in Birmingham on Friday evening