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Newcastle pre-school placed into lockdown after man seen carrying 'suspected weapon'
A man thought to be carrying a 'suspected weapon' was sighted outside the pre-school, sparking a huge police response
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EuroMillions results LIVE: Winning Lottery numbers for Tuesday, March 3
The winning National Lottery numbers for tonight's EuroMillions and Thunderball draws
Police cordon off Newcastle house with investigation ongoing as officer stands guard
Police have taped off a residential property in Fenham with an officer at the scene on Tuesday evening
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Newcastle police officer picked up and thrown downstairs feared he'd broken his neck
Jack Kennedy, who lifted the officer up and threw him down a flight of stairs causing him to land on his head, said he'd 'had a bad day'
Northumbria University staff announce 10 more days of strike action in pensions row
UCU members at Northumbria University have confirmed that they will take another 10 days of strike action, as a dispute over an alleged 'pension grab' continues
The downfall of North East drug dealer who has not learned the error of his ways
Scott Ridley was arrested after police found over 1,000 MDMA lollies, heroin, cannabis and cocaine at his North Shields home
Mum feared son was dead as he lay 'unresponsive' after being knocked down by car in Newcastle
Alfie-Joe is lucky to be alive after being hit by a car in Throckley on Saturday when mum Sian said all her worst nightmares came true at once
'Loyal' Reggie's remarkable recovery after being 'one of skinniest dogs' RSPCA staff had seen
After an incredible recovery 'loyal' Reggie is now looking for a forever home where he can live the life he deserves
North East MP appointed junior health minister as Keir Starmer carries out mini-reshuffle
Washington and Gateshead South MP Sharon Hodgson was appointed on Tuesday
Art consultant made 'unauthorised profits' selling work for Ant and Dec, court told
The High Court was told the unnamed consultant had been receiving sums of money and keeping some while telling Ant and Dec figures were smaller
Hundreds of jobs at risk as major North East manufacturer set to cease production
Elddis – part of the Erwin Hymer Group - has been manufacturing RVs for around 60 years but recent years has seen a steep drop in demand
Iranian woman living in Newcastle says 'it is not a war, it is a rescue operation'
Samira Dehghanazad, who fled Iran in 2022, has spoken out on the US and Israeli strikes on her home country that have killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
Man appears in court charged with causing death by dangerous driving following fatal A19 crash
Kane Farragher, 24, of Birkenhead, has appeared in court after a woman was killed in a crash on the A19 in Sunderland
Tyneside bath snatch rapist Peter Voisey going nowhere as monster denied parole for sixth time
The sex predator was jailed for life after abducting a six-year-old girl from the bath at her North Tyneside home
Tyneside man who rammed coach into ex's home branded 'stupid and childish' after causing £40,000 damage
Ian Anderson, of South Tyneside, was struggling to cope with the end of his relationship when he took the drastic action which left a bill of more £40,000
Martin Lewis issues urgent energy warning as prices rocket due to Iran conflict
Money expert Martin Lewis has warned that energy firms are repricing fixed tariffs upwards immediately due to the Iran conflict - but you can still lock in deals 14% below the price cap if you act fast
Petrol and diesel 'could jump 20p per litre' after statement today
Rachel Reeves gave her spring statement, but has been blasted for not taking action
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Yard worker drove 18-tonne coach through ex's bedroom window
A yard worker who drove an 18-tonne coach through his ex partner's bedroom window and caused £45,000 damage has kept his freedom.
When to watch Worm Moon rise in UK skies and what it means
March's Worm Moon will light up UK skies on Tuesday, March 3
Police update on Ian Huntley's condition as child killer into sixth day in Newcastle RVI
Ian Huntley remains in a serious condition after he was struck several times with a metal pole in Frankland Prison on Thursday