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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)
Newcastle's Howe back at work after hospital stay
Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe is back at work after a stay in hospital with pneumonia.
More time given for say on riverside development
The Ouseburn housing development plans are proving controversial with residents and nearby pubs.
'Losing someone to suicide is very lonely'
A Boldon Colliery woman whose father took his own life offers support to those who lose loved ones.
Millions of vapes seized in illegal trade crackdown
Single-use vapes are among the main driving forces of the black market, the BBC is told.
Child rapist used porn to groom victim
Peter Dellbridge, 64, is jailed for 16 years for a catalogue of "devastating" abuse.
Tributes to former councillor who served 40 years
Peter Mole, who has died aged 83, had also been a Gateshead Council mayor and was appointed MBE.
Condemned tower blocks may finally be knocked down
Eslington and Redheugh Court may come down in 2026 - four years after initial approval.
Paedophile pensioner caught with 2,000-image haul
"Disgraceful" online child abusers like Charles Angus contribute to real world harm, a judge says.
Heritage sites' summer opening hours cut
Prudhoe Castle is among the spots having its hours cut, English Heritage says.
Police detainees 'at risk from delayed medication'
Newcastle University researchers say those in police custody do not receive medicine fast enough.
Family spend life savings to save former church
Paul Taylor says he wants to turn the church into a bistro so it can be used by the local community.
RNLI trainee gets first call out within minutes
New shore crew volunteer Becky Maw had just received her pager when she got her first call out.
Domestic abuser choked teenager and burnt her hair
Ryan Black was "significantly" older than his girlfriend and regularly "nasty" to her, a judge says.
Which are the possible Leamside Line stations?
Restoring the line will provide new train links to 100,000 people, according to plans.
Three seriously hurt in motorhome and car crash
The driver of the car is in critical but stable condition, Northumbria Police say.
Watch danger driver a judge called one of worst
Footage of police pursuing Dylan Muldoon has been released after he was jailed for three years.
Watch: Sea of black and white covers Newcastle as Ant & Dec bring Toon joy
Tens of thousands of supporters flocked the streets of Newcastle to honour the team's Carabao Cup win.
NUFC fans not here to celebrate cup win remembered
Hundreds of people send photos of their loved ones who did not live to see the long-awaited cup win.
'Don't you drop that!': Ant & Dec join Newcastle players on parade
Tens of thousands of supporters have joined the celebrations as the bus travels through the city.
'Art became final piece of my Parkinson's jigsaw'
"I used to have a tremor in my left hand and that?s disappeared over the last 12 months."
Young MC continuing North East's musical legacy
Twelve-year-old MC SP80 JR is one of the newest musicians on the Makina scene.
Army veteran training for Canadian canoe challenge
A Northumberland army veteran is using the River Tees to train for a 310 mile (500km) canoe trek.
'Brazen' teenagers make multiple shoplifting trips
The future of a Gateshead shop is at risk due to increasing levels of shoplifting, its owner says.
Newcastle's Howe back at work after hospital stay
Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe is back at work after a stay in hospital with pneumonia.
Tie at Edgbaston as Somerset, Durham & Lancs win in One-Day Cup
Durham, Somerset and Lancashire all win in the One-Day Cup, while Warwickshire and Hampshire draw.
Bath are Premiership's Galacticos - Diamond
Bath could be set for a Saracens-like period of dominance in the Premiership, according to Newcastle's Steve Diamond.
Gloucester agree deal to sign Newcastle's Redshaw
Gloucester agree to sign Newcastle full-back Ben Redshaw for the 2025-26 Premiership Rugby season.
One-Day Cup games launch new era of women's domestic cricket
Tier 1 county sides will begin their One-Day Cup campaign on Wednesday as a new era dawns for women's domestic cricket.
'Iconic' race returns to the North East
The Tour of the Reservoir drew more than 10,000 people last time it was held in Consett.
The Roman History of the A1 in Newcastle
Rob Cowen unveils the story behind what was once known as the Great North Road.
Is this the most 'Instagrammable' place in the UK?
North East locations are topping the list of some of the most popular social media posts.
First glimpse of RVI's new emergency care centre
There's plans for a new emergency care centre at Newcastle's Royal Victoria Infirmary.
The great fire of Gateshead
Matt Bailey explores one of the worst disasters in North East history.
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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National News Headlines
Millions of vapes seized in illegal trade crackdown
Single-use vapes are among the main driving forces of the black market, the BBC is told.
Teens arrested over elderly couple's fire deaths
The boys, aged 15, have both been arrested on suspicion of murder following the deaths.
Universal hints at century-long plans for UK park
President of new ventures, Page Thompson, says the theme park is just the start of local investment.
Disciplinary over 999 call before man killed family
The man said he had a knife just over an hour before the bodies were found, a court hears.
Why are people living in the shadow of 'mega-sheds'?
Real estate experts say online shopping is driving demand for more, and often larger, warehouses.
'The conclave is intimidating': How it feels to choose a new Pope
Cardinal Vincent Nichols rules himself out of being the next pontiff as he prepares to vote.
'We all eat chocolate digestives wrong'
The digestive biscuits were originally intended to be eaten with the chocolate side facing down.
Outcry against Domino's in England's smallest town
Locals fear the pizza firm will damage Manningtree's quaint High Street.
Vehicles to be freed from car park after two years
It is thought up to 40 vehicles have been trapped in a building complex car park since December 2022.
Disaster relief volunteers collect city's bin bags
A group supporting relief efforts after natural disasters decides to tackle Birmingham's piles of waste.
Dishing up dinner gets mum millions of TikTok fans
Rebecca Murphy says she cannot believe the response to her Dish Up Dinner videos.
Duck and ducklings rescued from rooftop
Nine stricken waterfowl are found on the roof of a three-storey building in Reading.
Source: BBC News
