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Newcastle bus and Metro interchange revamp to start this summer as £7.9m work confirmed
Construction firm Kier has been appointed to carry out a major redevelopment of Regent Centre Metro station
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Cocaine-fuelled Hexham driver stopped twice by police in just 24 hours
Charlotte Adams now has two disqualifications hanging over her head after she pleaded guilty to her second drug-drive offence
Newcastle knifeman who cut man's throat in broad daylight attack fended off by neighbour with hoe
Jordan Lockyer left the victim with life-threatening injuries after stabbing and slashing him
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Durham Constabulary must improve investigations into child exploitation offences, inspection finds
An inspection found that more work needs to be done by the force to improve the investigation of child exploitation offences
North Tyneside coastline recognised as being among the finest in the country
The awards recognise beaches that meet high standards for cleanliness, safety, environmental management, and visitor facilities
One young person dead and two ill as meningitis outbreak confirmed
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has confirmed one young person has died and two others are receiving treatment following a meningitis outbreak in Reading, with close contacts being offered antibiotics as a precaution.
Northumberland control freak who put cameras in partner's home told: 'You don't own me anymore'
Marc Lancaster appeared in court after a five-year campaign of controlling behaviour against his then-partner
Winning Set for Life lottery numbers for Thursday, May 14
We have everything you need to know about the Set for Life draw for Thursday, May 14
North East lighthouse that boasts incredible wildlife encounters ranked number one in England by TripAdvisor
With a near-perfect 4.5 score from thousands of travellers, the historic landmark in North Tyneside stands as the nation's favourite coastal beacon
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Tonight's Set For Life could see one player scoop £10,000 every month for 30 years
'I was absolutely foaming' - Gateshead memorial garden destroyed by vandals in suspected arson attack
The community hub is designing the garden so locals can sit in to remember their loved ones
Unlucky Greggs sausage roll thief chased by off-duty Northumbria Police Chief Constable Vanessa Jardine
Shaun Donnalley stole the pastries near Vanessa Jardine, who was out walking her dog in Whitley Bay
Whitley Bay school finds asbestos contamination in sample of 'play sand'
Schools in North Tyneside have been affected by potentially contaminated 'play sand' products
Westminster chaos over Keir Starmer future must not drag on, ousted Labour councillors warn
Senior North East politicians who lost their seat at last week's local elections have called for a quick resolution to the turmoil surrounding Sir Keir Starmer's future
South Shields cancer survivor lived without central heating for more than a year
Lynda Graves, from South Shields, wasn't able to afford to replace her boiler
Motability CEO issues update after 'black box' Drive Smart 'paused' today
Motability confirmed that the controversial scheme would be put on hold for the time being
Full list of 39 products recalled over sand asbestos fears as Tyneside schools closed
We have made a list of all the items containing sand that have been recalled this year due to possible contamination with asbestos
Gateshead puppy diagnosed with serious condition two days after adoption makes full recovery
Just two days after adopting Peggy, a health check up at the vets revealed that she likely had a heart condition which required surgery
Two Tyneside schools closed due to asbestos fears over 'significant amount' of play sand
Two North Tyneside schools have been closed this week as health and safety bosses await test results to see if play sand used in the classroom contains asbestos.
Motability halts 'black box' Drive Smart today - 4 actions people need to take within 7 days
People have just a week after the bombshell announcement this afternoon that the controversial tracking scheme is being suspended