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Claudia Winkleman reveals how The Traitors are chosen and it's not quite what you see
As the current nail-biting BBC series prepares to enter its final week, here's an insight into its cloak and dagger goings-on
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Hillsborough campaigner who lost son in disaster dies as tributes pour in
Phil Hammond, the former chairman of the Hillsborough Family Support Group, has sadly died, the Hillsborough Survivors Support Alliance said in a tribute
Train drivers seek to put ‘dent’ in cost of living in pay talks
Aslef general secretary Mick Whelan said he did not want to ‘appear antagonistic’
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Celebrations as lost mural found in fisherman's loft returned to historic North Shields pub
"The Abergeldie" was originally painted above the fireplace of North Shield's Low Lights Tavern in 1956 but was thought to be lost when the tavern fell into disrepair
Red flag warning signs you may have a serious thyroid condition
Thyroid Awareness Month, which takes place in January, aims to raise awareness of thyroid-related diseases
Urgent paracetamol warning for anyone regularly taking the painkiller
Frequent use of the common painkiller could spark serious health issues, especially in a certain age groups
Cyclist death at Rowlands Gill may mean A694 speed limit is permanently lowered
John Michael Liddle was fatally injured after he was struck by a minibus while turning right
£100 contactless limit for shoppers could be scrapped under new plans
Government urges Financial Conduct Authority to raise contactless limit as part of its aim to encourage economic growth in the UK
British TikTokers express concerns over potential US ban impacting careers and income
British content creators have called the potential ban on TikTok in the United States 'deeply unfair' and said it could impact people's incomes
£20,000 reward offered for information on parents of three abandoned siblings in London
The parents of three siblings found abandoned over eight years remain unidentified
The North East criminals who unleashed shocking violence on their victims
These are the North East offenders who unleashed shocking violence on their victims
Sunderland Empire Theatre set for safety boost with approved fire alarm upgrade
Ambassador Theatre Group has been granted permission to install new ceiling-mounted devices in the building’s auditorium area
Cleadon Village church hall set for new life as cafe and bar despite local objections
The church hall will be converted into a cafe and micro cocktail and craft ale bar, despite public objections
Former Sunderland arcade set for transformation into apartments and shops
The former city centre amusements building has been vacant for some time
'Horrified' County Durham mum sheds 3st after party dress bursts open despite buying a bigger size
Rachael Barnes lost 3st 3.5lbs after her party dress "burst right down the back seam"
Westerhope barber shop arsonist refused to tell police what was behind potentially fatal attack
Dilovan Sindi has been jailed for seven years for attack at Amed's Hair Design, in Westerhope, which left himself and another man seriously injured
A now-vanished version of Newcastle United's St James' Park - as it was in 1971
The old West Stand dated back to 1906 and would survive until its demolition in 1987
Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden says she 'feels like herself again' after being forced out of show
Strictly Come Dancing professional Amy Dowden has said she 'didn't feel like herself' after being forced out of the latest series of the BBC dance competition
ITV The Chase fans confused as player 'schools' Bradley Walsh over 'controversial' dish
The Chase viewers were left baffled as a player appeared to 'school' host Bradley Walsh over a controversial dish, leaving fans very confused
Changes to mortgage lending and contactless limits proposed in economic push
The Financial Conduct Authority issued a letter to the Government on steps it is taking, and could take, to support economic growth