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Designs for new Northumberland high school to be unveiled to the public for the first time
The rebuild is part of a £50 million investment into education in the area
NHS plan 'doesn't go far enough' and is 'missed opportunity' to curb alcohol harm says Tyneside health chief
Health chief Alice Wiseman and recovering alcohol addict Karen Slater agree that the NHS 10-year-plan doesn't go far enough to prevent alcohol harms
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4 people taken to hospital following 5 vehicle incident in Durham
Four people have been taken to hospital following a five vehicle road traffic incident in Durham
Wallsend 100-year-old celebrates birthday and shares secret to her longevity
Irene McAvoy enjoyed her special day at a garden party alongside family, and was 'over the moon' to receive her card from King Charles III
Five Fire Engines called to incident at Cramlington Primary School as public told to avoid
Just before 2pm, the fire service sent five fire engines to Shanklea Primary School, and asked the public to avoid the area
Gardeners just realising they're making this one big lawn mistake
Expert shares tip after gardening error becomes evident after recent spell of hot weather
Northumberland councillors warned they have "no right" to "interrogate" council staff
Some members are unhappy with the new system of contacting officers
Wallsend shop keeps license despite selling Dragon Soop alcohol to underage child
Councillors have insisted on further training for staff at Wallsend's Bargain Booze Food Store
Northumberland teen found with 'blackjack-type cosh' on bus in Newcastle
It was the second time in six months that Samuel Proud was found with a weapon, either on a bus or at a bus station
Drivers face fines and points over 'forgotten' motorway rule as police crackdown
Middle lane hogging is a common sight on UK motorways, and is cited among the most annoying driving habits. Motorists who are caught and pulled over could be hit with a £100 fine and three penalty points
Cramlington fire LIVE: Northumberland primary school incident with five fire engines on site
Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service is asking people to avoid the area of Shanklea Primary School
Tesco, Aldi, Sainsbury's issue urgent recalls including Newcastle Brown Ale
The Food Standards Agency has issued alerts on a number of items sold by Tesco, Aldi and Sainsbury's, among others
New UK Covid strain is 'Frankenstein' type as symptoms emerge
The new highly contagious strain of Covid which is now the most prevalent in the UK has been described as a 'Frankenstein' variant - and it's likely to become the dominant variant soon
Diogo Jota and brother laid to rest as Liverpool squad attend emotional funeral
A funeral took place for the Liverpool striker and his younger sibling at Igreja Matriz de Gondomar (the Mother Church of Gondomar) at 10am on Saturday morning
Millions of DWP state pensioners with freezers in garage issued urgent warning
Fridge dot com, a leading authority on appliance safety, has issued a stark warning to older residents in the UK. They have been urged to carefully consider where to place their freezers.
We urgently need to improve 'alarmingly low' wages in the North East - it's about dignity and opportunity
There is an “urgent need” to tackle alarmingly low wages being paid to residents in the North East, a council boss has said.
Vile South Shields lout who has hepatitis spat in mouth of police officer
Sophie Newman shouted 'I have hepatitis' after the disgusting assault, which left the constable needing to attend hospital
Inside the Newcastle reading group helping people with dementia to keep their minds active
The Equal Arts reading with dementia group runs for those with early-stage diagnoses.
All change at Newcastle United 50 years ago on the eve of the 1975-76 season
The campaign was lit up by a Wembley final, but it ended with the departure of a Newcastle United idol