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North East thief punched security guard during 20-store shoplifting spree
A prolific shoplifter who stole almost £1,850 worth of goods from 20 stores in just two months has been jailed
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Drivers in the UK who could get a Blue Badge - full eligibility list
Millions can benefit from it, yet may not know it
Inside the six-bedroom home featured in the Vera opening credits
The property sits on the cliff tops above Cullercoats Bay and features in the opening credits of Vera
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10 of the North East's best garden centres according to customer reviews
Garden centres are perfect for those in the region who want somewhere to go for couple of hours on a weekend, or pick up an outdoor essential
15 planning applications in Northumberland – pop-up campsites, high school demolition and natural swimming pool
A selection of planning applications submitted in Northumberland are being considered, including several pop-up campsites, a consultation on the Berwick high school demolition and plans for a natural swimming pool
Postcode Lottery results with lucky street in North East picked out this week
Residents of this North East area who play the national game have won a £1,000 prize
Detectives investigating new information about North East HIV rapist Adam Hall
Hall became just the second person in the country to be convicted of intentionally transmitting HIV to others
The controlling North East men jailed for terrifying abuse against women
Over recent months North East courts have heard a series of disturbing domestic abuse cases
Tyneside NHS mental health nurse wants men who are struggling to give poetry a go
David Young wants to encourage men to try writing poetry to support their mental health
Winning EuroMillions and Thunderball numbers for Friday's £91m jackpot
All of the important details about the Euromillions and Thunderball draws
EuroMillions results LIVE: Winning Lottery numbers for Friday, May 22
The winning National Lottery numbers for tonight's EuroMillions and Thunderball draws
Tribute to 'loving' Benwell man, 29, as brother runs from Edinburgh to Newcastle to banish mental health stigma
Paul Hall died in March, leaving a huge hole in his family
North East city centre thug stabbed man in face in ugly confrontation over money
Asaphu Kabayidi has been jailed for wounding with intent following the assault
The Tyneside village where 'cheaper house prices' are attracting buyers but 'the community' makes them stay
Forest Hall, in North Tyneside, is appealing to a wide-range of buyers but it's the people and the local area which is making them stay
Missing Sunderland woman found safe, police confirm
Chelsea, 39, has been found safe
Blue Badge scheme could exclude some with disability as change signalled
Rules were changed in 2019 allowing councils to give Blue Badges to people with hidden disabilities - including ADHD and anxiety
Durham breast surgeon stopped from practicing during investigation fails to have restrictions lifted
Consultant Amir Bhatti, works at the University Hospital of North Durham, is currently unable to treat patients
Five-day heat health warning issued for North East amid high temperatures
Health and weather experts warn that 'significant impacts are possible across the health and social care services due to the high temperatures'
Two people in Birtley taken to hospital after two-vehicle collision involving pedestrian
Police received a report of a two-vehicle collision involving a pedestrian on the junction of Durham Road
Newcastle City Council set for minority Lib Dem administration after elections return three-way split
Elections earlier this month left the Lib Dems, the Greens and Reform UK almost neck-and-neck