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Felling Magpies to extend car park to ease congestion on neighbouring streets
Felling Magpies have been granted permission to extend their car park by 65 spaces despite dozens of objections from the public
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Convicted Tyneside pervert is a veteran who worked for children's services
Mark Campbell has been dismissed from his position in children's services at North Tyneside Council after the pervert was snared in an undercover police sting
Newcastle Eagles basketball legend Darius Defoe to be awarded freedom of the city
Darius Defoe, known as 'Mr 28' for his role in every one of the Newcastle Eagles' major basketball titles, will receive the city's highest civic honour
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Plea to protect Newcastle 'green oasis' from development by creating new country park
Residents of Newbiggin Hall are campaigning against plans for a new housing development, over concerns that a new access road could cut through a popular green corridor
Homelessness charity can deliver 'transformative' domestic abuse support through PCC funding
A new service, which will be delivered by Emmaus North East, is being funded by Police and Crime Commissioner Susan Dungworth
Newcastle sister taking on 37 challenges in 37 days to mark 37th birthday of brother who has cerebral palsy
Danielle Aikin, 39, will complete the tasks ahead of her brother Paul turning 37 on August 10
Every update on Benton crash after car overturns in three-vehicle collision
A police cordon was put in place on Station Road in the Benton area after a serious collision
Gateshead Flyover demolition work passes halfway mark as major roundabout reopens
Gateshead Council estimates that the weight of concrete and steel already removed from Gateshead Flyover is the equivalent of 64 Angels of the North
Winning Set for Life lottery numbers for Thursday, July 16
We have everything you need to know about the Set for Life draw for Thursday, July 16
Noisy fireworks could be banned in UK under new rules to end 'nightmare'
The new rules proposed today would limit loud fireworks to certain display areas
Set For Life results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for Thursday, July 16
Tonight's Set For Life could see one player scoop £10,000 every month for 30 years
Tyneside NHS department marks 30 years caring for our eyes and saving our sight
The ophthalmology department at the RVI has been there for 30 years now
Aberdeen University employee charged over Ann Widdecombe death social media post
A member of staff at Aberdeen University has been charged in connection with the post, following the former MP's death last Thursday
Man suffers 'serious facial injuries' after alleged bottle attack in Sunderland
A man in his 30s has been arrested by police on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent following the incident in Sunderland city centre
FIFA statement after Falkland Islands Government speak out on 'insensitive' Argentina banner
The Falkland Islands Government described the banner paraded by Argentina players after the semi-final against England as 'insensitive' - now FIFA have responded
Metro suspension LIVE: Service resumes after cable theft halted trains affecting 10 stations
The incident, reported by Nexus, affected services on the Yellow Line, in both directions, between Wallsend and Monkseaton
North East small venues under threat of 'tragic' closure set for £2m boost
Venues that can provide a launchpad for the North East's brightest young talent are being offered new grant funding to help them deal with rising costs
Reform councillors call on North Tyneside Council to reverse the closure and future sale of High Borrans
Reform councillors have weighed in on the local authority's decision to close High Borrans Outdoor Education Centre
Free NHS vaccine scheme launched for new students amid 'concerning' rise in lethal illness
A new vaccine drive seeks to prevent the spread of meningitis
Mum whose son drowned in river says organising funeral was 'worst thing you could imagine'
Cameron Gosling was just 14 years old when he died after jumping from a rock into the River Wear