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Newcastle drink-driver stopped after forgetting to turn headlights on and swerving in road
Gareth McConville came to an 'erratic' stop when pulled over by police near his home address
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Full list of Spain Foreign Office warnings that could see summer holidaymakers fined
From dressing appropriately away from the beach to behaving on the hotel balcony, here are the rules to follow to avoid ruining your holiday
Four young fighters represent North East boxing club in 'once in a lifetime' Orlando trip
The competitors, from Wellington Amateur Boxing Club, put in some brilliant performances to get the best of their US counterparts
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How to get a passport urgently and how much it costs in UK now after fee rise
Here are full details of the one-day premium and one-week fast track services in case you need to get a new passport quickly
Full list of meteor showers to see this summer as shooting stars to light up night sky this week
The Eta Aquariids will reach their peak this week ahead of more showers in July and August - and they're not the only event for stargazers to look forward to this summer
Hour-by-hour North East weather on bank holiday weekend washout - but Monday will be better
The region will see wall-to-wall rain all day on Sunday after enjoying a warm and sunny spring spell - but conditions will improve before the long weekend is over
Airlines set to make major changes to UK flight schedules this summer amid fuel crisis
Passengers could face major alterations to their flight schedules due to jet fuel supply concern
Drunk Ashington woman armed herself with hammer and brayed on man's door
Demi-Leigh Anderson turned up at the address in the early hours of the morning, having previously been shoplifting
Police search for missing South Tyneside man
Police are searching for Daryll, 44, who was last seen in South Shields on Saturday morning
NatWest, Lloyds, Santander, Halifax and BoS closing 159 branches starting Tuesday May 5 - full list
Dozens of bank branches are closing as more customers use online services
Simple £60 solution that could help hay fever sufferers while driving
Hay fever, depending on its severity, can be dangerous behind the wheel as it reduces concentration
Kieran Williams' nana on desperate hope for justice as police dig at spot where teen's body found
The 18-year-old was found dead in a makeshift grave in Sunderland four years ago
A grand vision for a new 1970s St James’ Park which never came to fruition
The East Stand - which remains today - is the only part of the plan that materialised
Lawyers call for Government to step in over Durham breast cancer failings
Lawyers have called for Government intervention or even a public inquiry into breast cancer failings in County Durham.
The selfish North East fly-tippers who have blighted streets by dumping waste
A roundup of the North East fly-tippers who have recently been dealt with at court
NHS jobs in North East available now - with roles paying up to £161,600 a year
We've rounded up a selection of NHS jobs recruiting now across a range of vacancies and levels of training and experience
Inside an 'impressive' chalet-style lodge in grounds of Hexham hotel - for sale at £499,950
The Northumberland home, in the prestigious and highly desirable grounds of Slaley Hall, is being marketed by Brunton Residential
27 pictures of Newcastle United fans as Magpies end losing run by beating Brighton
These NUFC fans at St James' Park were celebrating the first Toon Army home win in a while.
Winning Lotto and Thunderball numbers for Saturday, May 2
All of the important details about the Lotto and Thunderball draws
A closer look at the Blyth property which has been deemed a 'danger house'
The property has waste piled high and doors which are padlocked from the outside