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Richard Branson's wife Joan Templeman dead as Virgin boss hails 'guiding light'
Sir Richard said it was 'love at first sight' when he met Joan, who he married in the British Virgin Islands in 1989
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Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage increase
The Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced an increase to both the National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage in an effort to ‘ensure people have more money coming in.’
Planting of Sycamore Gap sapling marks start of new £4.9m employment hub for autistic people
A sapling from the Sycamore Gap tree has been planted to mark the start of work to transform a County Durham farm into a visitor centre and employment hub for autistic people.
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Neighbours' shock as 'nice couple' allegedly attacked in Elswick home
Ross Clancy appeared in court court accused of attempted murder on Tuesday
Gateshead health chief recommends flu shots and face coverings for winter months
A health boss has urged those eligible to get vaccinated and to wear face masks if you already have respiratory problems
Tyneside mental health unit temporarily shut for six months
It is hoped the temporary closure will help improve specialist mental health provision in mainstream hospitals
Disgraced treasurer from Sunderland church tried to have sex chat with child
A disgraced treasurer whose marriage broke down when he was caught taking more than £7k from a church tried to have sex chat with a child but was caught out by his own daughter.
Man charged with attempted murder after man and woman hospitalised in Newcastle
A man has been charged as part of an attempted murder investigation in Newcastle.
Partially sighted Tyneside grandmother relies on touch to knit blankets for premature babies
Margaret Thompson has knitted thousands of blankets for premature babies
Heroin dealer described as "walking, talking example of the perils of drug misuse" is jailed
A heroin dealer described as a "walking, talking example of the perils of drug misuse" has been put behind bars.
Heartbreak after teenage girl, 17, dies in A19 crash that has left driver, 19, in 'critical condition'
A teenager died in a horror crash on the A19 on Monday evening, a second person remains in a critical condition
North Tyneside Council rejects call to reinstate library bus for schoolchildren
A cross-party group of politicians had urged North Tyneside Council to explore reinstating the school library bus which it axed in 2023
One 99p item can defrost your car in seconds and it is sold at most supermarkets
The handy item comes in at less than a pound and can be picked up at your local shop
Tyneside firm Union Electric Steel set to close after collapsing with debts of £16.9m
The Gateshead steel factory had been set to shut next year but its US owners accelerated the closure by putting the firm into administration
Opening date announced for new Stack site on Pilgrim Street in Newcastle
The opening date for the highly-anticipated flagship Stack site in Newcastle has been announced.
Discover the Gateshead neighbourhoods most affected by antisocial behaviour in September
Find out which Gateshead neighbourhoods reported the highest antisocial behaviour incidents in September 2025.
Liverpool parade crash suspect Paul Doyle wipes away tears as trial begins
More than 100 pedestrians were injured after a Ford Galaxy was driven into a crowd
North Tyneside Council signs off shake-up of school special educational needs services
Plans agreed on Monday include the decomissioning of a provision for pupils with moderate learning disabilities in Whitley Bay and the opening of two new units elsewhere
Tyneside man found with £100,000 of illegal tobacco and Viagra tablets in home
Alan Peacock, 72, admitted eight offences in relation to the products seized from his Wallsend home, which also included cigarettes and Viagra pills
Jackery Black Friday deals 2025: save up to 56% on portable power stations and solar generators at Amazon UK
Black Friday deals at Amazon UK see Jackery offer its best prices of the year on premium portable power stations and solar generators – perfect for camping, road trips, and outdoor adventures.