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John Henry Sayers trial LIVE: Blood-stained clothes found in bin as jurors taken through forensic evidence
John Henry Sayers and his son, John Henry Sayers junior, deny GBH with intent on a man after a car was driven into Sayers' property in Byker and set alight
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Newcastle mum-of-four was told she wouldn't live to see 40 unless she made drastic lifestyle change
Academic researcher Laurie Parker has spoken about how her relationship with alcohol could have killed her
Newcastle residents share their views on whether MPs should have second jobs
The debate comes after Reform UK leader Nigel Farage faced criticism after declaring a £270,000 payment from a gold bullion marketer
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New flats planned in historic Newcastle building that was birthplace of global fashion brand
The upper floors of the LD Mountain Centre, in Newcastle city centre's historic Dean Street, could be converted into flats if councillors grant approval later this week
Neuroscientist says 'don't dry sheets outdoors' as UK 35C temperatures forecast
It's particularly important to around 16million people in the UK
Emergency services descend on North Tyneside leisure centre after reports of 'unwell person'
Police officers and ambulance crews descended on Waves in Whitley Bay following an incident on Sunday morning
Two teenagers found not guilty of murdering boy, 15, with sword in street
Two boys, aged 16 and 17, have been cleared of the murder of Amen Teklay
Second World War veteran celebrates 100th birthday with Newcastle United surprise
Bob Tait hit the century mark on Saturday, July 4, and everyone around him made sure that it was a special few days for him
Union criticises 'absence of meaningful consultation' ahead of Durham High School's sudden closure
Durham High School closed for good last week
Met Office confirms heatwave and issues warning
The Met Office has confirmed the UK is to experience its third heatwave of the year this week
North East thug strangled woman before headbutting teenager and taking their mobile phone
Jamie Gray was handed a suspended prison sentence at Newcastle Crown Court
Martin Lewis 'important' pensions warning over £30 rule for people in their 50s
He urged people to be paying into their pension sooner rather than later
North East restaurant fined after serving 'dairy-free' cappuccinos containing milk
The restaurant twice sold cappuccinos as dairy-free even though they contained milk
NatWest customers face new £12,000 'limit' soon as email explaining all sent out
NatWest is sending emails to customers about a change coming in April 2027
HMRC tax break could boost couples' Personal Allowance to £13,830
Millions of married couples and civil partners are missing out on a tax break that could save them up to £252 a year — and allow them to backdate claims for a lump sum of over £1,000
Full week North East forecast as scorching weather to return to the region
The heatwaves aren't over yet, as the North East prepares for more intense weather
Aldi to trial earlier store closing times in major change for shoppers
Some Aldi stores are already shutting earlier with some others set to follow suit
Beautiful Lake District village at war over plans to open first-ever kebab shop
Residents in one of the Lake District's most famous villages have been left fiercely divided over a proposal that some say could change the area forever
Lumo giving travellers half price coffee after England's dramatic late-night clash with Mexico
The rail operator is helping its passengers kick-start their week after many will have stayed up beyond 4am today for the crucial match
North East drug dealer who needed 'reload' with phone 'going wild' jailed
Daniel Burns, who supplied crack cocaine, and runner Benjamin Moon, who delivered the drugs, have both been dealt with in court