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Off-lead dog ban at popular Northumberland beach not supported by parish council
Many people in Beadnell have expressed concerns about any restrictions on dogs being allowed on its stunning beach
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1,000 new homes to be built in the North East over five years with £150m investment
Bernicia is aiming to invest £400m as part of its new strategy to build new homes and boost its existing buildings
Northumberland pervert asked schoolboy at bus station if he wanted to have sex with him
Richard Henderson, of Warkworth, had been in dispute with other youths when he tried to prey on a boy on his way home from school
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Sycamore Gap tree sapling planted on Newcastle's Town Moor as 'symbol of resilience and hope'
A Sycamore Gap sapling installed on the Town Moor in Newcastle has become the 10 millionth tree planted through the Government’s national Trees for Climate programme.
New family hubs to open on Tyneside as part of £900m investment to 'build on Sure Start legacy'
New family hubs will open in Howdon and Meadow Well in North Tyneside, as part of a new Government investment programme.
Gateshead Flyover demolition moves nearer as contractors start tearing down Computer House
The demolition of Computer House has begun.
I spoke to two North East entrepreneurs breaking stereotypes on ADHD business owners
ADHD Founders Connect has helped give a voice to its community made up of professions from photographers to doctors and sales coaches
Set For Life results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for Monday, March 30
Tonight's Set For Life could see one player scoop £10,000 every month for 30 years
New attempt lodged to demolish derelict Jesmond Vale music centre hit by fire
Fresh plans have been lodged with Newcastle City Council for the demolition of the derelict Sinfonia House building in Jesmond Vale
Success of Northumberland Line fuels desire for further extension to Newbiggin-by-the-Sea
It is hoped plans could be submitted by 2028 for an additional two stations on the Northumberland Line
I experienced the beautiful game in its purest form at Whitley Bay FC on Non-League Day
I took a trip to Hillheads Park to watch Whitley Bay take on Horden Community Welfare FC in one of the last games of the season
Final Northumberland Line station opens welcoming passengers for first time in 62 years
Bedlington station has finally opened some 15 months after the first stations welcomed passengers
Ryanair flying to four new holiday destinations from Newcastle after major change
Holidaymakers jetting off from Newcastle Airport have more destinations to choose from with extra flights announced
'Horrible dirty beast' raped woman who asked for his help moving rubbish at her home
William Flamson, of Bensham, left the woman feeling the need to scrub herself clean after forcing himself on her
Police close down Gateshead home linked to drugs and anti-social behaviour
A property on High Well Gardens in the Heworth area has been boarded up after complaints from members of the public
Claudia Winkleman among stars tipped to replace Scott Mills after shock BBC Radio 2 exit
An email was sent to Mills' fellow BBC colleagues confirming his dismissal
Millions of motorists 'to get £830' if bought car on finance between 2007 and 2024
The FCA estimates that around 14 million deals, or 44% of all those made since 2007, were unfair
Former Newcastle United chief caught using phone at the wheel - gets ban and 'maximum fine'
Former Newcastle United managing director Lee Charnley handed driving ban after being spotted using phone at the wheel.
Date set for alcohol licence application hearing for new Whitley Bay shop
An application for a new alcohol licence for a new corner shop in Whitley Bay will be heard by councillors next week.
Gambling licence approved for controversial North Shields Admiral slots casino
A year on from the original planning application, a formally vacant unit at North Shields' Collingwood Centre has been handed a gambling licence.