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John Henry Sayers trial LIVE: Jury told to consider new alternative GBH charge by Old Bailey judge
John Henry Sayers and his son, John Henry Sayers junior, deny GBH with intent on a man after a car was driven into Sayers' property in Byker and set alight
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North Shields fire LIVE: Updates after 'terrible night' sees sawmill destroyed in huge blaze near Tyne Tunnel
The emergency services have been on the scene of a huge fire
Wallsend police incident LIVE: Four arrests after firearms and rounds of ammunition recovered in raid
Police were called to the scene at an address in Wallsend earlier today
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Probe launched after huge fire destroys machinery at North Tyneside business - key details
A shocking fire took hold in North Tyneside on Wednesday morning.
Tyneside family firm given boost by Wimbledon legend Novak Djokovic
The sports supplier is braced for a sales boost on the back of the Novak Djokovic product launch as the legend makes the semi-finals aged 39
Northumbria University staff 'outraged' at job cuts after strikes during bitter pensions dispute
After lecturers staged weeks of strike action over a pension dispute earlier this year, a fresh row over job losses at Northumbria University has now broken out
Police closure orders on two Gateshead properties linked with drug use and violence
Northumbria Police, working alongside partners, investigated reports from residents which also included allegations of anti-social behaviour
HMRC letters for 1.4 million in UK as pensioners left 'confused'
1.4 million pensioners were affected by a 2010 system change
Two A19 incidents cause long rush hour delays on Wednesday - key details
A crash and a breakdown caused significant delays for motorists
Durham High School one of three closed as North East Labour MP accuses company of 'land grab'
Galaxy Global Education has closed three private schools since April, all of which are over 100-years-old
A19 crashes LIVE: Updates on 'severe delays' after two crashes hit morning rush hour traffic
There have been two traffic incidents on the A19.
Huge emergency response in Northumberland after reports of person attempting to rescue dog in river
The incident, which involved many members of the emergency services, was reported just after 4.30pm on Tuesday, July 7
US strikes 'over 80' Iranian targets after tankers hit in Strait of Hormuz
The fragile peace between nations was secured in negotiations in June
Nigel Farage's resignation risks backfiring as main parties refuse to stand candidates in by-election
The leader of Reform UK resigned as an MP yesterday to stand in by-election following scrutiny of his finances
Police dog Mila helps crack down on North East fraudsters as two arrested and a hidden phone seized
Crimefighters say the arrests come as part of a continued approach to disrupt fraud and protect North East communities
Panoramic drone footage shows Gateshead flyover as major demolition in full swing
The ongoing destruction of the structure is said to be entering its 'most complex stage', with traffic chaos set to ensue
Nurse who supplied drugs to Newcastle student who lost his life can continue practising
Nathan Pavlovic died after taking MDNA given to him by George Harle
Hourly Newcastle weather forecast as heatwave expected and heat health warning in place
Temperatures are set to rise again but weather experts say it won't be record-breaking like the last
Tyneside charity worker transferred £31,000 of foundation's funds into own bank account
Faye Dent, who was a grants manager at the Reece Foundation, pleaded guilty to fraud by abuse of position
High Court judge dismisses challenge to huge County Durham forest plans
Lanchester Properties had sought to overturn a decision to allow the major planting scheme to go ahead