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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)
Newcastle high rise flats pass safety tests in wake of Grenfell
Newcastle Council says 38 blocks did not have the flammable material used on Grenfell.
Patients complete Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust sailing challenge
The sailors, aged 10 to 30, visited 58 towns and cities round the coast of the UK.
Tyneside child sex exploitation gang found guilty
The four defendants were accused of child sex and drugs offences dating back to 2006.
Newcastle woman's poem wins Jo Cox Carer's UK contest
Carers UK is running a poetry competition in memory of murdered MP Jo Cox.
Stolen WW1 watch for bravery returned to Blyth museum
The watch given to sailor James Thompson is missing its hands and glass front.
Red squirrels return to National Trust's Wallington
The animals at Wallington had been practically wiped out by a pox carried by grey squirrels.
Bleach tablet death inquest hears of ambulance delay
Care home staff knew Joe Serginson would try to eat things he should not, the inquest heard.
Football captain subbed off to go to birth
Darryll Donnelly was 30 minutes into the match when news came through his child was on the way.
Durham County Council agrees TA dispute pay offer
Teaching assistants have staged several strikes over plans to pay them for 40 weeks rather than 52.
Seventeen-year seal study by GP Ben Burville
The Northumberland doctor combines his career with studying and filming seals off the county's coast.
Animatronic dinosaurs prepare to startle unsuspecting visitors
The life-size animatronic dinosaurs in Leazes Park are part of the Jurassic Kingdom tour.
Tom Simpson memorial unveiled by Sir Bradley Wiggins
The memorial stone was unveiled in Mr Simpson's home village of Haswell.
'Nobody saw it coming'
The collapse of Northern Rock: Ten years on
Brighton & Hove Albion 1-0 Newcastle United
Tomer Hemed scores the only goal as Brighton beat Newcastle United to record their second successive home Premier League win.
Reading Women 0-1 Sunderland Ladies
Simona Koren scores on her debut as Sunderland Ladies open their WSL 1 season with a win against Reading Women.
Sunderland 1-2 Cardiff City
Cardiff City recorded their first victory in September as they returned to form at the Stadium of Light.
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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Altrincham mosque stabbing: Surgeon attacked in 'hate crime'
Two men are arrested and police are treating the attack in Altrincham as a hate crime.
M62 crane fire: Tyres explode in Rochdale motorway blaze
The blaze caused "long delays" between junctions 21 and 20 of the M62 in Greater Manchester.
Birmingham tops 'crash for cash' postcodes hotspots
The city is ranked as England's "crash for cash" capital by the Insurance Fraud Bureau.
Mother with newborn 'critical' after Great Barr 'hit-and-run'
She was pushing her five-day-old son in his pram across the pedestrian crossing at the time.
Man falls 50ft down disused mineshaft in west Cornwall
The injured walker was recovered from the bottom of the shaft following a six-hour rescue operation.
Fifa to lift ban on poppy following talks with football associations of UK
Football's world governing body is set to lift the ban on use of the poppy following talks with the football associations of the United Kingdom.
Six spectators injured in North Yorkshire motorbike race crashes
Twelve people, including six spectators, are hurt when competitors crash at a race in Scarborough.
Lake District mountains: 'Drugged' walkers rescued
A group call police from Scafell to say they are stuck there after taking cannabis.
Olympic champion Dame Kelly Holmes 'cut herself daily'
Dame Kelly Holmes won gold in the 800m and 1,500m in Athens in 2004, but had suffered with injury.
Blackpool guest house 'gas explosion': Six people hurt
A 72-year-old woman remains in a serious condition after a suspected gas explosion.
Thousands complete 100-mile cycle race
The route sees 15,000 riders travelling through Worcestershire, Staffordshire and Birmingham.
EDL Chelmsford march attracts two supporters
Essex police have extra patrols on duty, but the march is cancelled at the last moment.
Source: BBC News
