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EV drivers issued 'crime is adapting' warning as thefts soar by 48 per cent
Thefts of fully electric vehicles have jumped by 48%
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'Sadistic' Gateshead boyfriend bit chunks from girlfriend's face in 10-hour ordeal
Jealous Marc McAloon, from Felling, Gateshead, launched a brutal attack on his then-partner and was seen "smiling" at her as he subjected her to terrifying violence
Tyne Tunnel whistleblower claims he was dismissed by TT2 after raising safety concerns
Engineer Hanson Pottinger says he was dismissed by Tyne Tunnels operator TT2 after raising alleged safety, governance and regulatory concerns he claims could have cost the public up to £5m
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Tyneside council warns parents over dangerous squishy toys after 1,500 fakes seized
South Tyneside Council has issued a safety alert over potentially dangerous 'squishy toys' after trading standards officers seized more than 1,500 counterfeit items on sale in the borough
Police launch daily patrols at 'blight' on the community North East care home after repeated break-ins
Police are patrolling derelict Feryemount House in Ferryhill every day after repeated break-ins at the County Durham property.
Inside a detached family home in 'sought-after' Newcastle location for sale at £535,000
The 'well-presented' five bedroom property is based in a 'sought-after' location within the 'desirable' residential area, and is being marketed by Goodfellows
Teeth buried in North Shields cemetery suggest climate shocks drove disease during Industrial Revolution
Durham University researchers analysed teeth from Coach Lane Quaker cemetery in North Shields and found climate shocks may have been a key factor in childhood vitamin D deficiency and rickets during the Industrial Revolution.
Behind the scenes as Newcastle NHS surgeons learn how to use robots transforming health care
NHS surgeons can now use robotics to carry out a whole range of surgeries.
North East map shows all of Historic England's 'At Risk' buildings in your area
Every year Historic England updates their Heritage at Risk Register to highlight the sites most at risk and most in need of safeguarding for the future
Wallsend stalker hid recording device under ex's bed then pinned her down by her throat
Michael Winder didn't like what he heard on the device, so attacked the victim, who he'd been in a long-term relationship with
Banned radiographer who worked at two North East NHS trusts told regulator he hoped earthquake 'swallows you'
Kyle Harris has been struck off by the Health and Care Professions Tribunal Service
Which DWP state pension payments won't get the triple lock boost from April 2027
The state pension triple lock will boost the basic state pension and new state pension from April 2027, but not all DWP state pension payments will rise in line with the triple lock increase
North East criminals locked up this week who will be spending Christmas behind bars
North East criminals who will be spending Christmas behind bars
Newcastle residents 'scared to leave homes' as arson attacks and vandalism cause 'significant concern'
Bricks have been thrown at buses, leading bus operator Stagecoach to withdraw services at night, and emergency services have been attacked
State Pension to rise to £250.70 a week from April 2027 under triple lock
Pat McFadden has confirmed the full new state pension will increase by 3.9% from April 2027 under the triple lock, worth around £490 a year, as Prime Minister Andy Burnham pledges to maintain the DWP policy for three years
DWP payments for state pensioners aged under-77 state to see up to £1,930.40 rise this November
Those who retired after April 2016 and are under 77 depending on their birthday could receive two full DWP state pension payments this November, totalling up to £1,930.40
Martin Lewis urges people aged 18 to 39 to put £1 in account now
Martin Lewis is urging people aged 18 to 39 to open a Lifetime ISA with just £1 now, before the account is replaced by the First Time Buyer ISA in 2029, as it could earn up to £1,000 a year in free bonuses towards a first home or retirement savings.
Brit among six killed in horror Poland shooting as gunman opens fire in city centre
The Brit was among those killed when a gunman drove into Krakow’s Main Market Square, in the country’s second-largest city, and opened fire on Saturday afternoon.
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Lotto results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for Saturday, November 7
The winning National Lottery numbers for tonight's Lotto and Thunderball draws