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Howdon five-vehicle collision update as police officer and occupant of car taken to hospital
Police are appealing for dash cam footage and information following the incident on Wednesday
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A69 lorry fire LIVE: Northumberland road reopens to drivers after emergency response
A section of the road was blocked with police diverting traffic this morning
'Always a Star'- Football club's tribute to River Wear tragedy teen who helped save team from folding
Luke Etheridge was one of three teenagers to die on Tuesday
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Teen arrested over River Wear tragedy released on police bail as investigation continues
Jackson Duke, Zara Shaw and Luke Etheridge were killed when the car they were in entered the water in Sunderland.
Boy with 'heart of gold' dies aged 8 after being kicked by horse
Louie Isaac Webster suffered a brain bleed after he was kicked by a horse and sadly died in hospital
'No plans' to reinstate Blakelaw bus services amid anti-social behaviour issues as campaigners seek review
Since September 16, vandalism and anti-social behaviour has led to a Stagecoach withdrawing its services from Blakelaw
TV chef found dead in graveyard was 'exceptionally talented' says family
Chris Wheeler, was known for appearing on Great British Menu and Saturday Kitchen
Football club's tribute to Sunderland River Wear tragedy teen Jackson Duke
Jackson was one of three teenagers to lose their lives when a car went into the river in Sunderland
North East man caught on camera kicking blind pet dog who was suffering with cancer
David Allan Young has been convicted of animal cruelty offences.
'Bright, energetic and positive'- Tributes to teen Luke Etheridge after River Wear tragedy
Three teens lost their lives in the tragedy in Sunderland
Key MP report TV licence Thursday update calls for key price change
Committee said licence fee should be 'no longer linked to a television set'
Teachers' tributes to 'kind and loyal' teenager Zara Shaw after River Wear tragedy
Three teenagers lost their lives when an Audi went into the river in Sunderland
Satanic killer Christa Pike taken to hospital alive after two lethal injections
Christa Pike was taken to hospital alive after two lethal injections, her lawyers say. They say her condition is unknown
Parents issued major 'stop using' warning over item that could suffocate babies
The alert is for baby products that could result in overheating, suffocation and potentially death - here are more details
DWP will revoke driving licences of people on benefits for 2 years from October 1
From Thursday new crackdown will start on people owing money to Department for Work and Pensions using new powers
Northumberland road remains closed after crash involving car and school bus
Two ambulance crews and an air ambulance were sent to the scene
Energy bills to increase in UK from today - here's how much more you'll pay
Householders on a standard energy tariff will be affected by the increase - here are more details about the rise in costs
Horror as medical helicopter plummets into sea, killing two people
The medical helicopter went down on Wednesday night
List of DWP and money changes coming in this month
October brings with it a whole raft of financial changes
Metrocentre in Gateshead is sold in deal worth more than £500m
The new owners Landsec are thought to have beaten Mike Ashley's Frasers Group to seal the £516m deal