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Family issues health update on boy, 3, injured in crocodile enclosure
The boy's family have shared an update on his condition after he was seriously injured at a zoo in Cambridgeshire on June 18
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Northumberland National Park visitor boost contributes £146m to North East tourism industry
Visitor numbers reached 1.79m in 2025, with their spend valued at £146m for the North East tourism industry
Care companies accused of 'blackmail' as Northumberland Council childcare costs escalate
The average cost of a single child's external residential care placement to Northumberland County Council has jumped to more than £6,500 per week
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Emotional Jesy Nelson tells Wes Streeting of 'life changing' SMA test in new documentary out today
The former Little Mix star is sharing her twins' story in a 'heartbreaking' documentary
'Sassy' girl, 4, dies after crash as family reveals her 'excitement' over starting school
Olive Farrow tragically died after the incident in Nottinghamshire on Sunday afternoon.
The North East games shop which is creating a safe space for home-educated children
The unique gaming café, LEGO and hobby store has become a much loved community space
B&M confirms major price change in 'back to basics' drive to tempt back shoppers
The discount retailer is known for its bargain buys
RNLI issues 'float to live' and rip current advice after double North East sea deaths
A water safety officer has urged people to be cautious when entering the sea – and remember the 'float to live' message following the Seaton Carew tragedy
'Much-loved' schoolboy dies snorkelling on Lake Malawi trip
Hampton School confirmed the tragedy and expressed its deepest sympathies to the pupil's family
Brave family praised as Newcastle man jailed for nearly 14 years after armed raid on family home
Mohammed Ruman Khan, 22, threatened a family with a knife and stole thousands of pounds worth of gold in a Birmingham aggravated burglary
Tributes to 'inspirational' North East rugby club chairman following sudden death
Graham Newton, 54, had been involved with Stockton Rugby Club for 40 years and been its 'dynamic' chairman for the last ten, leading teams to victory and growing the women's game
NHS heat rash symptoms and when to see a GP as heatwave continues
Many people develop rashes in hot weather
School bus crashes into huge rock on notorious road leaving 20 children dead
WARNING, DISTRESSING CONTENT: A teacher and around 20 children died on their way home from a school trip
Kemi Badenoch on receiving 'multiple death threats' as Ann Widdecombe's death sparks security concerns
The Conservative party leader has stressed that 'MPs are there to provide the country with security, not the other way around'
Felling Magpies to extend car park to ease congestion on neighbouring streets
Felling Magpies have been granted permission to extend their car park by 65 spaces despite dozens of objections from the public
Convicted Tyneside pervert is a veteran who worked for children's services
Mark Campbell has been dismissed from his position in children's services at North Tyneside Council after the pervert was snared in an undercover police sting
Newcastle Eagles basketball legend Darius Defoe to be awarded freedom of the city
Darius Defoe, known as 'Mr 28' for his role in every one of the Newcastle Eagles' major basketball titles, will receive the city's highest civic honour
Plea to protect Newcastle 'green oasis' from development by creating new country park
Residents of Newbiggin Hall are campaigning against plans for a new housing development, over concerns that a new access road could cut through a popular green corridor
Homelessness charity can deliver 'transformative' domestic abuse support through PCC funding
A new service, which will be delivered by Emmaus North East, is being funded by Police and Crime Commissioner Susan Dungworth
Newcastle sister taking on 37 challenges in 37 days to mark 37th birthday of brother who has cerebral palsy
Danielle Aikin, 39, will complete the tasks ahead of her brother Paul turning 37 on August 10