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Hundreds march through Newcastle and Gateshead as Reclaim The Night demand 'safe streets'
In the continued fight to end violence against women and girls, hundreds marched from Bigg Market to Gateshead Baltic Square on Friday evening
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Tiger Woods arrested after horror two-car crash
The golfing star has been in a crash
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The 3,500 tonne wind farm project proving North East clean energy jobs boom 'is possible'
Bosses at the Smulders Yard in Wallsend and Scottish Power have hailed a milestone week for the North East that has brought major news for the region's wind farm sector
Durham Police slammed by coroner over failings which saw officers not told of woman's suicide threat
Natalie Ainsworth died aged just 29 last year. A coroner has highlighted concerns as to police process in her case.
Grieving Northumberland mum urges action on social media after daughter took her own life
Jay Patterson, from Cramlington, is urging the Government not to miss the opportunity to ban youngsters from accessing harmful platforms after Charley, 12, took her own life
Police issue scathing statement on Lucy Letby following MP's claims about baby killer
The force has issued its own statement in response to MP David Davis claims in parliament this week
The Grainger Market business owner who was invited to Downing Street to represent female entrepreneurs
Tian Tang, owner of Tian's Gifts in the Newcastle city centre location, travelled to London on Wednesday at the request of Chancellor Rachel Reeves
County Durham church 'upset and frustrated' after third roof theft in three years
St Mary's Church in Easington Village says it will take time to recover from the thefts, which have left it with £1,500 in insurance excess bills
Northern Trains to offer Bedlington Terrier owners free travel as town's station opens
Bedlington railway station is the sixth and final new stop on the Northumberland Line, which reopened to passengers in December 2024
Newcastle is in the running to take over UK's top TV festival
The Edinburgh TV festival could be moved, with three cities vying to take on the event from 2027
Tyneside Council asks why people aren’t getting help to stop smoking
North Tyneside Council has launched a consultation on peoples' barrier to stopping smoking.
Will Nigel Farage derail 10,000 jobs promised to North East under huge wind farm expansion?
The North East's Labour mayor, Kim McGuinness, is on a collision course with Reform over ambitions to double the region's green jobs workforce over the next decade
Sunderland Covid campaigners call out 'shameful' delays to so-called Hillsborough Law
The legal duty of candour for those in public office has yet to be implemented.
Seaham to get new 'neighbourhood health centre' offering 8am to 8pm care
One of the first new "neighbourhood health centres" is to open at Seaham Primary Care Centre after a £50m investment.
Newcastle fire starter targets high rise flats and seven cars in series of arson attacks
Brian Collier, who has serious mental health issues, caused £15,000 of damage at the Walkergate block of flats by setting three fires
Sunderland Labour councillor subjected to racist abuse says hate is being 'normalised'
Stephen Elms, who represents the Hendon ward, has brought to light the racist rhetoric he and others have faced in recent days
Petrol prices rise above 150p as Asda reports temporary shortages at UK pumps
Allan Leighton, executive chairman of Asda, has warned that some petrol pumps are experiencing temporary shortages
What Reform UK voters in Sunderland said as Nigel Farage launches local elections campaign
Reform UK chose Sunderland to officially launch its campaign for the upcoming local elections on May 7, which could produce a major shift in the North East's balance of power
Millions of drivers to get £700 payments decision on Monday March 30 2026
An announcement is due to be made by the Financial Conduct Authority