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Thursday, Mar 28

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Man charged with murder as alleged North Shields stabbing victim is named as Andrew Darn

Northumbria Police have named an alleged murder victim as Andrew Darn, 35, of North Shields

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Northumbria University rules out compulsory job losses for academics in £12.5 million staff cuts

Northumbria University has been facing the threat of a strike, after announcing last month that it was planning to make significant cuts to its staffing budgets

Police search under way for wanted Newcastle man who is 'actively evading arrest'

Leigh Price, 48, is wanted for failing to appear at court and has links to Lemington

Tragedy as man dies after being hit by vehicle on Great North Road in Newcastle

A man in his 40s suffered serious injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene

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South Shields pensioner jailed for trying to encourage a mother to abuse her nine-year-old daughter

Roland Mallows attracted the attention of an undercover police officer posing as a mother online

South Shields man banned from keeping animals after pet dog found covered in fleas and scabs

Paul Georgeson, 41, failed to ensure veterinary treatment was provided for his pet Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Zeus

Council gives green light to 'self-service' dog wash station at Sunderland seafront

Sunderland City Council's planning department has approved a planning application for land near the Marine Walk council car park in Roker

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George Gilbey death arrest after Channel 4 Gogglebox star dies aged 40

A man has been arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter after the death of Gogglebox star George Gilbey

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Northumberland schools placed in lockdown after litter picking tool mistaken for gun

Morpeth Chantry Middle School and Morpeth Newminster Middle School were locked down on Wednesday

Victim of Byker chemical attacker Abdul Ezedi is discharged from hospital

Mum spent eight weeks in hospital after she was attacked with a corrosive substance in London

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Everything we know so far about the serious collision on Great North Road in Newcastle

Great North Road in Newcastle has been closed in both directions

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Meet the North East officers starring in Channel 5's Motorway Cops: Catching Britain’s Speeders

A new series of Motorway Cops: Catching Britain's Speeders follows Northumbria Police's Motor Patrols officers as they respond to calls on the North East's roads

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Newcastle crash LIVE: Serious collision causes traffic chaos on Great North Road

Great North Road in Newcastle is closed in both directions following a collision at around 4am on Thursday

North Shields woman attacked friend 26 days after avoiding prison for death threats to social worker

Laurie Ryder, of North Shields, assaulted a woman she had grown up with in Wallsend

Wednesday, Mar 27

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Bank Holiday travel warning for Metro passengers due to four day major line closure

Nexus has issued travel advice as Metro customers face disruption over Easter due to four-day major line closure

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Call for Northumberland County Council to apologise to those involved in Arch investigation

It was revealed last year a police investigation found no evidence of criminality

Gogglebox's George Gilbey dies aged 40 as tributes pour in for Channel 4 star

On Wednesday evening it was posted on social media that ex Gogglebox star George Gilbey had died aged 40

Queen says King would be 'delighted' to see 1950s photograph of great-uncle Lord Mountbatten

The Queen said the King would be "delighted" to see a photograph a well-wisher in Shrewsbury had kept safe since he took it in the 1950s in the hopes of sharing it with the Royal family

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Arrest made in Fenham firearms probe as search continues for second man

A man in his 30s has been arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life

Police officer who exposed himself at pub pool table while wearing a Santa hat is sacked

PC Daniel Burke, of Northumbria Police, was found to be guilty of gross misconduct over drunken Christmas celebration stunt

Man, 68, arrested on suspicion of murder after alleged stabbing on Tyne Tunnel Trading Estate

A man in his 30s was found with injuries consistent with having been caused by a bladed article.

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Sunderland dental practice expansion approved despite objections from neighbours

Sunderland City Council's planning department has approved an application for the 'MyDentist' centre based at Oliver's House off Durham Road, despite objections from neighbours

Questions raised over 'robustness' of glass recycling caddies in North Tyneside

Council officers have said they will look into the robustness of glass recycling caddies in North Tyneside after concerns have been raised by councillors

Alan Titchmarsh's trousers censored on North Korean TV for surprising reason

Alan Titchmarsh's BBC series Garden Secrets has been a hit in North Korea, but the presenter's outfit was censored on Korean Central Television

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UK holidaymakers left out of pocket after being caught out by EU passport rules

Brits making their way to EU countries like Spain, Portugal and Italy will be turned away at the gate if their passport is more than ten years old

Police drone used to track alleged moped thieves in Wallsend before 13-year-olds arrested

Two boys aged 13 were arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle after police were called to the South Terrace area of Wallsend

CrossCountry rail workers to take strike action in April in dispute over union recognition

The Rail, Maritime and Transport union said around 800 of its members would walk out on Saturday, April 13, and the campaign would 'continue until we reach a resolution'

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Lawyer issues warning to divorced parents over extra travel documents needed for holidays abroad

Taking a child out of the country without documents stating the consent of the other parent or court could result in legal charges

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Ex-ministers warn State Pension retirement age could hit 68 sooner than planned

While Rishi Sunak confirmed that the triple lock would remain in the upcoming Tory election manifesto, this could speed up the move to a retirement age of 68