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Stranger rape scene near Redheugh Bridge has been 'pitch black' for weeks after street light outage

Work to restore lighting at end of Redheugh Bridge is due to be completed today

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Tyneside rapist told police he was 'celibate' after arrest for rape of woman

Michael Burns, 56, has been jailed for over five years for committing rape

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Hantavirus outbreak LIVE: Updates as MV Hondius British passengers return to UK and two in hospital

The World Health Organisation (WHO) reiterated that the threat to the public from hantavirus remains low

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All learner drivers urged to make 1 clothing change if they can't pass test

A driving instructor has shared a simple trick to help learner drivers get to grips with clutch control - and it involves making one small change to what you're wearing

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Police update on Northumberland firearms incident after five people arrested

Armed police were called to Guide Post on Monday night

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North East restaurant fined after dead rat found in warehouse

The owners of Lebaneat have been fined more than £15,000

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Woman, 24, dies at Royal Oldham Hospital in oxygen mask probe

An inquest has heard how Clarissa Street, 24, died at hospital after being left in an A&E corridor for over an hour

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Dogs at North East polling stations as people cast votes for 2026 local elections

Pooches across the North East have been spotted at polling stations once again

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Northumberland veteran who flew home on Lancaster bomber on VE Day celebrates 104th birthday

Former prisoner of war Lieutenant Colonel Christopher Hutchinson has celebrated his 104th birthday with loved ones

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Demolition plan unveiled for Newcastle retirement homes in 'urgent need' of redevelopment

Care provider Anchor wants to tear down its "poor" sheltered living accommodation at St Clements Court, in Fawdon, to make way for a more modern development

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Log burner and fireplace bans contemplated as part of pollution legislation

The ban could be enacted, hitting rural homes hard

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Man arrested after death of 'proper gentleman' who died six months after County Durham crash

A man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving following the death of 23-year-old Josh Bainbridge, who died on Monday

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Update on Hantavirus from UKHSA as experts state public risk 'remains very low'

The outbreak started on a cruise ship

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New wind farm plans mooted for land near Kirkwhelpington village

Ray II Wind Farm would be adjacent to the existing Ray Wind Farm

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TOWIE star Jake Hall dies aged 35 after 'glass-door accident' at Majorca villa

TOWIE star Jake Hall has died aged 35 after he was found with serious head injuries at a holiday villa in Majorca, with police investigating the circumstances of his death

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Powering family adventures this May: why portable energy from Jackery is the ultimate outdoor essential

Whether it’s a spontaneous beach day, a countryside escape or a celebration in the garden, UK families are making the most of the warmer weather and longer days.

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Ashley James hits out at backlash after saying her lingerie pics 'aren't for men'

Ashley James, ITV This Morning's social affairs correspondent, has shared a video of herself in lingerie and hit back at 'sexist' comments, saying the backlash 'proved exactly' the need to keep speaking out

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NatWest offering £200 cash 'within 30 days' for customers following 60-day rule from Wednesday

The bank has increased its offer from £150

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Rail passengers warned of 'major disruption' today amid radio communications fault

The issue relates to how train drivers and signallers communicate, with train disruption expected until the end of the day

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Mum pays tribute to 'proper gentleman' who died six months after County Durham crash

Josh Bainbridge, 23, suffered life-changing injuries when he was a passenger in a Ford Fiesta which crashed into a tree in St Helen Auckland in November