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Gateshead thug made victim drink from dog bowl and threatened to chop hands off in two-day attack
Reece Nixon, of Gateshead, launched into a foul-mouthed tirade at a judge while he was being sentenced for attacking his sister's former partner
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Tribute to Helen Russell, the local star who entertained all her life
Renowned actress and entertainer Helen Russell, from South Shields, has died at the age of 100
Wallsend florist gifts flowers to grieving families at North Tyneside cemetery
Nicole Cowen placed a box of bouquets outside Preston Cemetery in North Shields on Saturday with a note encouraging visitors to take some flowers for free
Woman whose body was found in North Shields shopping centre died amid drug and alcohol battle
Sonia Little died at the age of 46 on August 1 this year
ADHD experts share signs of disorder in women - and why it's difficult to get a diagnosis
They say that women are "less likely than men to have hyperactivity as a symptom", and so they're diagnosed less often.
Four people rescued after car becomes stranded on Holy Island causeway
At 4pm today, HM Coastguard received a report of the stranded car at Holy Island Causeway
Newcastle United and Sunderland fans can win match-worn and signed shirts through Poppy Appeal
MatchWornShirt are supporting The Royal British Legion by auctioning shirts worn by players across the UK.
Government figures show huge rise in homelessness in Northumberland
It comes amid controversy surrounding proposals for new housing targets in the county
Set For Life results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for Monday, October 21
We will be bringing live breaking updates and results from the National Lottery's Set For Life draw on Monday, October 21
Plans lodged to make Whickham Police Station more environmentally friendly
Gateshead Council has received a planning application to help decarbonise Whickham Police station.
Collection tins placed around Tyneside to raise money for blast victim Archie York's funeral
The seven-year-old died in the explosion in Benwell
Inquest opens into death of Jayden McGuinness, 16, who died following Newcastle crash
Jayden Brian McGuinness, 16, died after being involved in a collision in Byker on September 27
ITV's Tipping Point slammed over 'ridiculously easy' questions sparking viewer backlash
Tipping Point fans have been left infuriated after a series of questions they deemed far too simple - with one viewer branding the show a "quiz for kids"
Tribute paid to inspirational Gateshead kickboxer Jon Mills who died aged 41
Dad-of-three helped others use sport to change their lives
Community unites to mark murdered teen Tomasz Oleszak's birthday
A fundraising event was held in Gateshead in memory of 14-year-old Tomasz, who was stabbed to death on the Springwell Estate
'No change' expected to Bedlington's Borderlands funding despite concern over Government cuts
A councillor raised concerns the money could be cut
Allotment fire in Shiremoor destroys five sheds full of gardening equipment
The Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service had to send three crews to bring the blaze under control.
Northumberland County Council remains locked in talks with union over ongoing schools strike action
The council said it was "surprised and saddened" that further strike action was set to take place
Vera gets TV 'rival' as new detective drama announced before final series
Hit drama Vera will air its final series on ITV in 2025 and there's already a new TV detective on the block
Man suffered broken jaw after being assaulted outside Ashington shop in broad daylight
The man was leaving a shop when he was punched in the face, resulting in a broken jaw in two places