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Heartbroken North East couple had stillborn baby boy after discovering no heartbeat at 34 weeks
Kristy Lamb and Riley Dalton spent six days creating memories with their son and were able to take him home for one night
Exactly why Tyne Tunnels speed limits are different for northbound and southbound routes
Most people know the tunnel, which runs underneath the River Tyne, but may not be aware of this detail
Ann Widdecombe murder suspect named
Joshua Kerry, 28, is being quizzed by counter-terror detectives, having been arrested on suspicion of killing the 78-year-old former Tory minister
The Tyne Bridge and Tuxedo Princess in 1984 - and a very different Quayside today
Both sides of the Tyne have enjoyed massive regeneration over the last four decades
Plans submitted to convert former Sunderland pub into convenience store
Sunderland City Council's planning department has received an application for the former Oddfellows Arms public house off North Ravensworth Street, with the proposed shop expected to create three full-time jobs
New Kynren Viking arena and visitor attraction expansion approved
Durham County Council has approved ambitious plans for a new Viking-themed arena and expanded visitor attractions at the popular Kynren outdoor spectacular in Bishop Auckland
Newcastle vicar blesses cameraman at 14,000 feet on first ever skydive
Revd Gerard Rundell fulfilled a long-term ambition of skydiving last month
Public cleared from Gateshead Council meeting over 'unacceptable' remark
The full council meeting at Gateshead Civic Centre was temporarily disrupted as the public was removed
Breast cancer survivor pays tribute to new North East service making a 'real difference'
A North East breast cancer survivor thanked the team at the new Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Service
Gateshead animal shelter's desperate plea with kennels rebuild costing £250,000
Bryson’s Animal Shelter has been rehoming pets for almost 80 years in the Gateshead area
Sunderland leisure centre could get new padel courts as plans submitted
Sunderland City Council's planning department has received an application for part of the Silksworth Community Pool Tennis and Wellness Centre site, where four outdoor tennis courts could be replaced with padel courts
Northumberland taxidermist turns hobby into business to preserve pet crabs and lobsters
Jason Philip, 32, has been preserving the remains of cherished arthropods such as crayfish and vampire crabs for their owners — with customers paying between £140 and £300 — and has even received orders from as far as Australia and the USA
Forest Hall shop targeted in overnight attempted break-in just weeks after opening
The shutters had been damaged and windows had been smashed as would-be thieves attempted to break into the Go Local on Glebe Road
Holiday rules for taking medication abroad as Foreign Office issues update
Summer holidaymakers heading to Portugal have been issued a warning that UK prescriptions are 'not recognised' in the country
Met Office gives verdict on next heatwave date as North East sees weekend change
Thursday is expected to be the warmest day of the week for the region as temperatures climb - but it could be a while before the next hot spell
Northumberland danger driver was frothing at the mouth after 130mph police chase
Thomas Burn, of West Wylam, put lives at risk with his 'appalling' driving when police tried to stop him on the A69
ITV's Chase Around The World viewers left saying same thing during first show
The Chase Around the World kicked off on ITV and some viewers were quick to share the same complaint about Bradley Walsh's new game show spin-off