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Stanley suspicious package LIVE: Updates as bomb squad at scene and people warned to stay away
Officers are investigating the discovery of a 'suspicious item' and have asked people to avoid the area
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Plasterer wins £800k house, two cars and £100k - but says he is happy with his work van
Newcastle fan Paul Chollerton has won a Porsche, a Volkswagen and an £800,000 house in a life-changing competition
Summer holiday airport travel disruption as Metro Line to close for nine days
A replacement bus service will run between affected stations during the closure
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Using '20p driving test' before it rains could save you £2,500 and points on licence
The simple test could spare drivers from a dangerous situation - and an unpleasant bill
Benefit claimants to be refunded after DWP penalty U-turn
The Department for Work and Pensions has rescinded almost 200 administrative penalties
See moment 150th osprey chick takes first flight in Northumberland's Kielder Forest
The osprey, which has been named Kielder, is the 150th to successfully fledge since the species was reintroduced to Northumberland in 2009
Octopus Energy asks customers not to use electricity during the solar eclipse
The popular energy company announced the discounted electricity for the eclipse this week
Huge 999 response in Newcastle city centre with one taken to hospital
Police and ambulance vehicles were seen on Clayton Street on Tuesday morning
Man, 21, charged with GBH after woman found with stab wound in County Durham
Cameron Green, 21, appeared in front of magistrates over the weekend charged with causing GBH with intent.
Shock after pet dog bitten by snake and rushed to Newcastle animal hospital
A vets has issued a warning after a beloved family pet was bitten by an adder on a walk in County Durham
Andy Burnham told delay Freeview 'switch off' as August deadline looms
New letter calls for delay as people only have until end of month to respond over potential axing of service currently available to 12.9m people
'Completely remorseless' North East thug jailed after abusing woman for two-and-a-half years
Kern Rayne is behind bars after exhibited a series of abusive behaviours in a former relationship
'Devastation' after man found dead after alleged 'shooting' outside London pub
Multiple gunshots were heard near the Landor pub in Clapham on Monday night
3million drivers risk 6 points, £1,000 fine and ban over licence mistake
The DVLA says there is 'no grace period'
What time is the solar eclipse in the North East and how to watch it
The first partial solar eclipse since 1999 will be visible across the UK and Ireland on August 12, with the Moon covering approximately 90% to 96% of the Sun at its peak
New UK MOT rule has begun and 'will be mandatory'
The DVSA has explained what's changed and its reasons
These 11 plants that cope with heatwaves could 'future proof' your garden
Horticulturalist's tips for gardeners include plants that can tackle winter too
DWP says it will take owed benefits money direct from 'joint accounts' from October
Department for Work and Pensions confirms harsh crackdown will even take money owed back from accounts which are owned jointly with an innocent party
North East features among Britain's most spectacular road trips which people are missing out on
Home country experiences are highlighted - but 77% 'never travelled' Northumberland route
State pensioners can get DWP boost of £151.60 a month
Anyone a disability or long-term health condition may be eligible for higher payments if their health has deteriorated since their original DWP award