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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)
Red skies brighten up gloomy winter days
Images of the magnificent early morning vistas were also captured by the BBC's Weather Watchers.
Travel restrictions for Wear-Tyne derby
Fans are warned some Metro stations will be closed on Sunday as Newcastle fans travel to Sunderland.
Cycling and walking plans rated as funds released
Active Travel England rates projects and plans as funds are awarded to regional authorities.
Thousands axed from council house waiting list
A Northumberland councillor says the change removes people with "no chance" from the register.
Sexual health service 'risked contamination'
Solutions 4 Health Newcastle is placed in special measures following an inspection.
New station entrance 'opens up west of city'
The new station entrance leading to platform 12 opens directly on to the Centre for Life.
Local £2.50 bus cap extended until March 2027
North East Mayor Kim McGuinness says the cap resulted in nine million more bus passengers this year.
Call for police probe into daughter's poison death
Grace Nevens died having previously visited an online suicide forum, a pre-inquest review hears.
Man seriously injured in off-road bike crash
The motorcycle was removed by two people after the crash, Northumbria Police says.
Sound therapy offers hope for tinnitus relief
A study finds the treatment helps quieten ringing or buzzing in people's ears for about three weeks.
Thousands of flood defences below standard as Storm Bram hit
A BBC study lays bare the scale of flood defences in England that are in need of maintenance.
'Web of deceit' fraudster plundered Covid scheme
A judge says the £1.5m fraudster and cannabis grower is the "most dishonest" man he has come across.
Christmas comeback for Halloween blaze victim
Stan Yanetta says he is putting the heartache of a Halloween arson attack behind him this Christmas.
'Living off grid is not a dream, it's a nightmare'
Off-grid households say they would love a mains connection, but the price is just too high.
Ballroom dancer, 11, stars in portrait exhibition
The image of Abe, taken by Christopher Owens, is on display in the National Portrait Gallery.
Indie filmmaker 'following in Danny Boyle?s footsteps'
A Tyneside Cinema first showing "is like a mirror image because the 28 Years premiere was here as well".
Young footballers hear veteran's Army experiences
Veteran Andy Taylor, a Royal Engineer who served in Afghanistan and Iraq, chats with the youngsters.
Radio presenters finish three-legged charity feat
Presenters Matt and Anna complete their part of the thousand-mile challenge for BBC Children in Need.
Metro drivers say goodbye as old train scrapped
Jon and Lesley watch as beloved Metro carriage 4067 is ripped apart after it was decommissioned.
'I always wanted to be on Drag Race'
Twelve queens take to the runway, but will Sally TM be crowned the UK?s next Drag Race superstar?
Newcastle must build on 'buzz' from Lyon comeback
Newcastle Red Bulls head coach Alan Dickens says the win over Lyon has created a "buzz" around Kingston Park.
Ex-Durham bowler Rushworth retires at 39
Durham's all-time leading wicket-taker Chris Rushworth, more recently with Warwickshire, retires aged 39.
England fast bowler Wood out of Ashes tour
Fast bowler Mark Wood is ruled out of England?s Ashes tour and replaced in the squad by Matthew Fisher.
Non-league Macclesfield to host cup holders Palace
Sixth-tier club Macclesfield are drawn against holders Crystal Palace in the third round of the FA Cup.
Latest Sports News... (Source: BBC News)
Pardew ready for Metalist threat
Newcastle United boss Alan Pardew says there will be no surprises from Metalist Kharkiv in their Europa League tie.
Kibirige signs Falcons pro deal
Newcastle Falcons winger Zach Kibirige signs a first professional contract at Kingston Park.
RFU trials ref-cam this weekend
The RFU will trial a "ref-cam" during the televised Championship game between Newcastle and London Scottish on Sunday.
Southampton game key - Larsson
Sunderland midfielder Sebastian Larsson thinks Saturday's match with Southampton is important to their survival chances.
Newcastle 1-3 Man City
Goals from Sergio Aguero, Javi Garcia and Yaya Toure earn Manchester City a deserved 3-1 win at Newcastle.
Man Utd 3-1 Sunderland
Manchester United restore their six-point advantage at the top of the Premier League after a 3-1 win over Sunderland.
O'Neill targets January signings
Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill says he must strengthen his squad in the January transfer window as they look to avoid relegation.
O'Neill doubters wrong - Ferguson
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson says it is "absolutely ridiculous" for anyone to question Martin O'Neill.
Pardew - one win could revive us
Newcastle boss Alan Pardew says beating Manchester City on Saturday could revive his team's stuttering Premier League campaign.
Harker to exit Durham post in May
David Harker is to stand down as Durham County Cricket Club chief executive in May 2013 after 20 years in the post.
Smith undaunted by Gateshead task
Anth Smith says he is not daunted by the pressure of taking charge at Blue Square Bet Premier side Gateshead.
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Hundreds of items taken in 'high-value' museum raid
More than 600 artefacts from the museum's British Empire and Commonwealth collection were taken.
'Sophisticated' cannabis farm found under motorway
Police say the "unusual location" beneath the M1 "demonstrates the length criminals will go to".
'Anger' as waste dumps appear near homes
One dump is affecting house prices, with owners saying estate agents' current advice is don't sell.
Family of man murdered by wife call for law change
Kyle Pugh's estranged wife was allowed to organise his funeral - despite her arrest for his murder.
Landlord faces nightmare clean as £40k rent unpaid
Nevena Khediri says her tenant left her property in an "indescribable" state after her eviction.
Queen records special broadcast with Hunt family
The conversation will feature in a special edition of the Radio 4 Today programme on New Year's Eve.
Girl who 'lit up every room' killed after getting off bus
The parents of six-year-old girl, Millie Gribble, who was killed in a truck crash speak of their pain at losing her.
Ambulance worker arrests after six deaths 'linked to altered records'
Two ambulance workers are being investigated over the deaths of six adults in West Wiltshire.
E-bike safety warning after sister's 'devastating' death
Ehsia Johnson-Mall is urging shoppers to research before buying, one year after her sister's death.
'I lost 3st and was sick 40 times a day during pregnancy'
Four women share their stories about extreme nausea and vomiting in pregnancy.
England's unusual heritage revealed ? including shipwrecks, skates and submarines
Historic England is celebrating unusual buildings and sites added to its National Heritage List this year.
Man hopes to claim Christmas singathon world record
Dave Purchase will have to repeat 38 songs 18 times ? with breaks of just 5 minutes each hour.
Source: BBC News
