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Breast cancer survivor pays tribute to new North East service making a 'real difference'
A North East breast cancer survivor thanked the team at the new Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Service
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Gateshead animal shelter's desperate plea with kennels rebuild costing £250,000
Bryson’s Animal Shelter has been rehoming pets for almost 80 years in the Gateshead area
Sunderland leisure centre could get new padel courts as plans submitted
Sunderland City Council's planning department has received an application for part of the Silksworth Community Pool Tennis and Wellness Centre site, where four outdoor tennis courts could be replaced with padel courts
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Northumberland taxidermist turns hobby into business to preserve pet crabs and lobsters
Jason Philip, 32, has been preserving the remains of cherished arthropods such as crayfish and vampire crabs for their owners — with customers paying between £140 and £300 — and has even received orders from as far as Australia and the USA
Forest Hall shop targeted in overnight attempted break-in just weeks after opening
The shutters had been damaged and windows had been smashed as would-be thieves attempted to break into the Go Local on Glebe Road
Holiday rules for taking medication abroad as Foreign Office issues update
Summer holidaymakers heading to Portugal have been issued a warning that UK prescriptions are 'not recognised' in the country
Met Office gives verdict on next heatwave date as North East sees weekend change
Thursday is expected to be the warmest day of the week for the region as temperatures climb - but it could be a while before the next hot spell
Northumberland danger driver was frothing at the mouth after 130mph police chase
Thomas Burn, of West Wylam, put lives at risk with his 'appalling' driving when police tried to stop him on the A69
ITV's Chase Around The World viewers left saying same thing during first show
The Chase Around the World kicked off on ITV and some viewers were quick to share the same complaint about Bradley Walsh's new game show spin-off
What your legal rights are if a neighbour's tree branches come into your garden
At this time of the year many gardens are flourishing, but their growth can cause disputes between neighbours
'Do not eat' warning as popular snack pulled from shops over packing error
The Food Standards Agency has issued an allergy alert
Argentina World Cup disqualification decision bombshell following Falklands banner controversy
Argentina have been fined for displaying the exact same Falklands banner before — but political gestures rarely result in sporting sanctions
We've recruited our first female firefighters in historic recruitment drive
Newcastle Airport has recruited its first female firefighters, marking a historic moment for its Rescue and Firefighting Service.
Opening of new Whitley Bay GP surgery still up in air with construction yet to begin
The NHS has said it is 'not possible to say' when the GP surgery will be up and running despite plans being approved over two years ago
Inside 'impressive' Newcastle five-bedroom home for sale in sought-after development
Located in Callerton, the detached family home is on the market with Bridgfords for £636,000
Former Newcastle councillor who sexually assaulted woman in 'terrifying' attack avoids jail
Thom Campion, who subjected a woman to a 'terrifying and completely unwanted' attack, was given an 11-month suspended prison sentence
New M&S Foodhall, Aldi and Starbucks drive-thru plans set for decision next week
Sunderland City Council's planning committee will discuss and vote on the Silksworth retail development proposals for a 2.7-hectare site off Silksworth Lane, near Sainsbury's, at a meeting next week
Named and pictured - the men every woman in the North East needs to know about
These six domestic abusers have now been dealt with in court, with their shocking actions being uncovered by police
Five lucky North East areas win £1,000 prizes this week on Postcode Lottery
Some residents in North Tyneside, Gateshead and Sunderland who play the national game have won a £1,000 prize
North East council faces equal pay claim described as 'an absolute scandal'
The GMB union says up to 3,000 women could support the equal pay claim against Durham County Council, alleging they have been 'systematically underpaid' compared with colleagues in predominantly male roles