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Family pays tribute to alleged North Shields manslaughter victim who 'carried herself with integrity and kindness'
Lisa Denton's family say that her legacy lives on and that she will always be remembered and loved
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Hobbycraft issues 'stop using' warning over two children's items that may have asbestos
Here are full details of the two products that have been recalled by Hobbycraft, including the reason why the alert has been shared and what to look out for
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Family pay tribute to 'honest and strong' woman who died following suspected assault in North Tyneside
The family of a woman have paid tribute after she died following following a suspected assault in North Shields.
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Universal Credit claimants to get £424 a month from April after new DWP rates confirmed
Millions of benefit claimants across the UK will get an increase in their payments this year - here's what to expect
North East manufacturer submits plans for major warehouse expansion and new jobs
Engineering firm Cummins has submitted proposals to Darlington Borough Council to develop a warehouse distribution facility next to its existing Salters Lane premises
PIP claimants issued update before DWP 2026 benefits review
The first ever comprehensive review of PIP eligibility is expected to be submitted by Autumn 2026
Everything you need to know about former North East MP Peter Mandelson and Epstein ties
The Labour peer's ties to child sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein have called his position into question
Major passport rule change coming into force in February affecting 1.2m people
Significant changes to passport rules will apply to British dual nationals from February 25
Martin Lewis warns of £1,000 credit card rule and adds '1p is the same'
The personal finance guru explained the big penalties people can incur
Met Office verdict on why North East been so rainy lately as UK sees record rainfall
January 2026 was the wettest on record in some parts of the UK
North East nurse who felt weight set 'bad example' becomes England kettlebell competitor
Vicky Edwards, from Darlington, rediscovered her "thirst for life" after dropping five dress sizes
Gateshead's 'most dangerous' areas named as data shows crime hotspots for December 2025
These are the places where the crime was reported across Gateshead throughout December 2025.
Northern Cancer Alliance welcomes national plan as health bosses commit to 'pioneering projects'
NHS cancer care should be transformed over the next decade, health chiefs said
North East council under fire after union flags left flying from lamp posts for months
It follows a national campaign last year that was linked to far right activists
Newcastle brazen bully battered partner then boasted to police 'she won't press charges'
Lee Meade had been released from prison on licence when he savagely attacked the woman
Whitley Bay and Cullercoats councillors call out prospective housing next to Marden Quarry Park
Councillors have objected to the prospect of land next to the Marden Quarry being earmarked for over 50 homes
North East has highest rate of obesity in pregnancy as nation faces 'urgent health challenge'
Obesity in pregnancy is a growing problem with implications on maternity safety, experts said
'The Metro is part of the DNA of this region' - Tyne and Wear Metro features in new BBC drama
Doppelgänger premiered on BBC Three on Sunday night and is also available on iPlayer
Northumberland woman with rare condition forced to borrow money from others to save her own life
Melanie Hartshorn is recovering in hospital in Barcelona following major surgery
£3.3m windfall for North East hospices amid huge funding pressures
Hospices including St Oswald's, Willow Burn and St Cuthbert's will receive a share of almost £3.4m from the Government