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Northumbria Police bans uniformed officers from participating in Newcastle Pride this weekend
Northumbria Police ruled that those who are off-duty and participate in Pride must not visibly identify themselves as being officers or members of the force through clothing, flags, or accessories

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Santander customers warned of major change to current account coming in August
The popular 123 Lite current account is being scrapped with customers being moved across to a different service


I stayed at Northumberland's new hotel with possibly the best view in the North East
It’s not often you get to step out onto your hotel room terrace only to be met by one of England’s great castles.

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People claiming PIP from the DWP could be eligible for a free car
The Motability Scheme allows people receiving a disability benefit to get money off a car, or get one totally free


Newcastle teen claims his shoe got caught in accelerator during 'dangerous' overtake
Rayaan Hussain, 19, carried out the 'dangerous' manoeuvre in his VW Golf and it was 'astonishing' that no one was hurt


Dramatic moment paraglider crashes into lamppost in Tynemouth and lands on the road
The man narrowly avoided the Di Meo's ice cream shop before crash landing and, amazingly, appeared uninjured from the ordeal


EuroMillions and Thunderball results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for Friday, July 18
We will be bringing live breaking updates and results from the National Lottery's EuroMillions and Thunderball draw on Friday, July 18


Bomb squad descend on Gateshead street with cordon in place after police raid home
Bomb disposal teams and a police cordon is in place on Macadam Street, in Bensham, Gateshead


Are EHCPs going to be scrapped? What we know so far - and why some experts say they're worth keeping
One psychologist says they are the only thing guaranteeing support for 270 thousand pupils with SEND 📜


Tyne and Wear Metro park and ride site in Newcastle set for £3.6m expansion
Callerton Parkway Metro station's car park could be expanded in a major upgrade plan approved by Newcastle City Council's planning committee on Friday


North Shields 800 awarded £130,000 boost to celebrate towns historic anniversary
The National Lottery Heritage Fund grant will support 10 projects across North Shields


Northumberland one of ten areas to benefit from £100m fund to fix local issues
The Government say this will end the idea of "Whitehall knows best"


Northumbria Police announce Pride plans for this year after 2024 march participation deemed 'unlawful'
Northumbria Police have responded to a judge’s decision their participation in Newcsatle’s Northern Pride last year was unlawful as well as their plans for the upcoming Pride events.


Investigation launched after man dies at Northumberland demolition firm
The man dies after suffering serious injuries at Thompsons of Prudhoe Demolition Contractors


Police searching for missing Gateshead man last seen leaving work almost three months ago
Darren Cree, 37, from Gateshead, has not been seen since April 28 with his family growing increasingly concerned for his welfare


Teen died of cancer affecting only two in every million - now his friends are making difference
18-year-old Matthew Adams died in May this year from an incredibly rare form of cancer - now his childhood friends are honouring his memory and raising vital funds for the Teenage Cancer Trust


Callerton Parkway Nexus Metro station car park expanding in plan to cut Newcastle congestion
A major park and ride site in Newcastle is poised for a major expansion.


Geordie Shore cast descend on Rome for 'wedding of the year' as MTV stars tie the knot
A host of Geordie Shore stars have jetted off to Italy as a couple from the MTV show prepared to get married in Rome


Millions of motorists using E10 petrol warned over big changes
The E10 petrol switch has forced UK fuel prices higher for drivers and motorists across the country, it has been warned


Ouseburn aparthotel: Newcastle planners reach verdict on four-storey building by Byker Bridge
A multi-million pound aparthotel in Newcastle’s Ouseburn has been backed by city bosses.
