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Convicted Northumberland drag racer who flouted driving ban for fourth and fifth time avoids jail
David Burdis, who was previously locked up and disqualified for dangerous driving after taking part in an illegal race in a Cramlington industrial estate, kept his freedom, despite his repeated disregard for the court order
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Newcastle United fan hoping for cup final win to make it a special birthday to remember
Siobhan Coogan, from North Shields, is en-route to Wembley on her brithday to see Newcastle United in the Carabao Cup Final
Eddie Howe demand issued for Carabao Cup final as 'it's only right'
Howe has a big decision to make
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DWP £434 a month boost for people with any of these 15 hearing conditions
If you have a health condition involving your hearing, you may be able to claim Personal Independence Payment or Attendance Allowance
Drunk electrician with knuckleduster flashed his genitals on busy Gosforth street
Kristaps Pucis, who has a previous conviction for sexual assault, was spotted by a member of public with his pants around his knees
Recalling Newcastle United's 10 Wembley cup finals - the good and the bad
When the Magpies face Liverpool on Sunday, it will be their 11th cup final at Wembley Stadium
The Angel of the North dons Newcastle United shirt ahead of Carabao Cup Final at Wembley
Fans travelling on the A1 on Saturday morning were greeted with a sight of the famous landmark wearing a huge Newcastle United flag over its body
Full list of DWP payments affected by benefit cap - and when you're not affected
We have outlined which benefits are impacted by the cap, which are not affected and how much the cap amounts are
Shameless Kenton dad stole vape from shop then abused staff in front of daughter
Jordan Fortune was with his child at a petrol station when he helped himself to the vape
Perverted Northumberland postman whose victim took her own life could be locked up for longer
Michael Stewart, from Amble in Northumberland, sexually assaulted five women while working for Royal Mail
Dog walkers in Northumberland given guidance for visiting popular beauty spots this spring
Staff at the Northumberland National Park are encouraging dog owners to keep their pets on leads and to responsibly dispose of their waste
DWP investigators could seize phones and raid homes under benefit fraud crackdown
Under a proposed law, officials would be able to request court approval to enter premises and take possession of items
RVI hospital ward turns black and white to support Newcastle United in Carabao Cup final
Irene Laws, the housekeeper on ward 30 in the Newcastle hospital, has been the driving force behind the Toon-themed transformation
Every bill that's going up in April and how to cut costs now before it's too late
Households are facing a perfect storm of bill increases next month, with energy, council tax and water all set to increase. Here's what you can do to beat the hikes
Gene Hackman's children 'not included in his will' as they face battle over £40m fortune
Gene Hackman's children are reportedly not included in his will, which leaves his entire £40million fortune to his wife Betsy, who died alongside him in their New Mexico home
The historic Newcastle building which has survived while the city has transformed around it
Our two views of the market keeper’s house in the former Cattle Market area were captured in 1977 and 2023
Full list of places serving food in Durham city ordered to improve hygiene standards by inspectors
The low-rated food hygiene standards, according to the Food Standards Agency, in the historic city of Durham
Wallsend shoplifter with 335 offences recalled to prison days after release for foul behaviour in cell
Serial shoplifter Jamie Brown, from Wallsend, had been arrested for stealing goods from Morrisons
Newsham from above: Northumberland Line's newest station pictured ahead of opening
Newsham station will be the next station to open on the Northumberland Line
The 'magnificent' eco-friendly Gateshead house with cosy snug and charming balcony
The five-bedroom property in Rowlands Gill has been described as 'beautifully designed' by Pattinson estate agents