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New family lounge opens at East Coast Main Line train station to keep kids entertained

The new space at the train station on the East Coast Main Line aims to make travelling by train with children more attractive and inclusive

Man 'involved in drugs operation' had £3k cocaine hidden in kitchen roll at North East home

Police raided Abdul-Qader Hamadamen's home and discovered cocaine with an estimated street value of £3,000

Police issue vital advice after 'pocket dial' uncovers domestic attack

Police officers have shared crucial information on how to get help during a 999 call when you cannot speak

DWP Universal Credit £6,000 rule that could reduce your benefit payments

The amount of money, savings and investments a person has will have an impact on how much Universal Credit is given to a claimant

Couple transforming seven-storey Tynemouth Watchtower into a dream family home

Roly Glancy and wife Jaemi are planning for the Grade-II listed building to be their family home for at least the next two decades

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Armed police destroy Alsatian after man mauled and delivery driver chased

Firearms officers were called after an Alsatian bit a man causing deep lacerations and chased a delivery driver

Angela Rayner to return to Cabinet as Sir Keir Starmer says he 'missed' her

The former deputy prime minister resigned in September after an ethics probe

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Northumbria Police officer falsified evidence and lied after failing to report for duty

PC Jamie Peacock tried to get time off work he was no entitled to, failed to inform his supervisor of his absence and then tried to cover his tracks

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Woman accused of defrauding £29,000 from mother-in-law with dementia

Sharon Brunton, 61, is alleged to have taken the cash from the elderly woman by using her bank card

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Northumberland train station on the East Coast Mainline that gets only 16 passengers a week

Acklington railway station recorded 856 entries and exits between April 1, 2024 and March 31, 2025, according to figures from the Office of Rail and Road

Saturday, Dec 6

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North East school approved for more than 700 solar panels after council backs plan

South Tyneside Council's planning department approved an application

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"She was a 19-year-old girl who made a mistake" - Heartbroken Holly Hagan says sister died 48 hours after taking drug at nightclub event

Former Geordie Shore star Holly Hagan has spoken out about the death of her sister Darci Rose Gibson

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Woman fighting for life after A19 'hit-and-run' - all you need to know as two men arrested

The A19 was closed between Silverlink and Holystone for over 12 hours following the collision on Friday night

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Man found hiding on the toilet by police at his wife's Newcastle home

Irtiza Haq was banned from contacting his own wife when police saw a TikTok of the pair of them together

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Woman fighting for life after 'hit and run' A19 crash near Holystone with two arrested

The road, between the Silverlink Roundabout and Holystone, was closed for more than 12 hours following the serious collision

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Snow maps show 60-hour Arctic blizzards set to batter North East within days

List of 16 England and Scotland areas which a weather forecast says can expect snow - including in the North East

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Russia 'threatens to strike' 23 towns and cities across the UK

The warning comes amid heightened tensions following comments from former UK Defence Secretary Ben Wallace about supporting Ukraine’s long-range military capabilities.

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Two people taken to hospital after serious crash closes A19 near Holystone

The major route has been closed between the Silverlink Roundabout and Holystone for around 12 hours causing severe delays

MPs to debate snap general election as petition tops one million signatures

MPs are set to debate a petition calling for an early snap general election

Teenager who got out of ambulance was Tasered before being killed by car on motorway

The teenager had got out of an ambulance on the hard shoulder and entered live lanes of the motorway before police discharged a Taser

A North East seaside trip in 1928 inspired a charity’s annual Beach Day for local children

The Sunshine Fund has come full circle since a seaside trip in 1928 inspired the creation of this vital charity supporting North East children

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Prince George, Charlotte and Louis join parents at annual Together at Christmas carol service

Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis joined their parents at Westminster Abbey for the Together at Christmas carol service, with Kate saying the event had become a "tradition"

Newcastle's chances of snow on Christmas Day unveiled as temperatures to plummet

Newcastle is the 'likeliest' city in England to have a white Christmas according to the bookies with the Met Office predicting snow in December

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Full list of North East banks closed down this year in major blow to high streets

A total of 22 bank branches have closed this year across the North East

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A19 closure LIVE: Major emergency response to serious crash near Holystone

Emergency services, including Northumbria Police, are in attendance after a serious collision closed the A19 in Tyne and Wear in both directions

Friday, Dec 5

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Sunderland New Year's Eve fireworks announced with X Factor star and renowned DJ

The city will host a celebration in Keel Square to welcome in 2026 featuring a 'dazzling double display' of fireworks

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Everything we know on John Henry Sayers case after Newcastle home is targeted by arsonists

Two arson attacks occurred outside of John Henry Sayers' property in Byker with five people now being jailed

Man arrested after major 999 response on road blocked off by police in North Shields

Police responded to a report of criminal damage on Howdon Road which was closed in both directions by officers

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Murderous North East man calmly tried to knife housemate without a flicker of emotion

Adam Ahmed pulled Leon Askew's head back and stuck a knife in his neck as he spoke to his mum on the phone then stabbed another man in the stomach

Strike action looms for Northumberland high school over pupil behaviour measures

Previously paused strike action at Haydon Bridge High School is now back on after unions were left unsatisfied over work to improve measures to tackle poor pupil behaviour.