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'Positive change' at Newcastle hospitals in two years since damning report
External advisers from Grant Thornton LLP found the new leadership at Newcastle Hospitals NHS Trust had made "substantial" progress since 2024
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Northumberland County Council bosses confident savings programme can achieve balanced budget
The programme needs to make millions of pounds in savings in the coming year
'Obsessive' Newcastle stalker harassed ex-girlfriend from jail with up to 50 calls a day
Scott Hulse, of Throckley, was unable to accept the relationship was over with his ex-girlfriend and bombarded her with calls
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Iconic soap actress dies as family plans touching final tribute to TV star
A well-loved actress, who starred in two soap operas and worked on both stage and screen, has died as her family share details of their incredible upcoming tribute
Met Office snow warning as North East faces 'rare and dangerous' weather event
The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for snow and ice across parts of England and Wales, with 16 areas facing a rare and potentially dangerous weather phenomenon - freezing rain
EuroMillions results LIVE: Winning Lottery numbers for Tuesday, February 3
The winning National Lottery numbers for tonight's EuroMillions and Thunderball draws
North East woman diagnosed with anxiety after suffering chest pain actually had cancer
Emma Herring, 22, was told her chest pains were down to anxiety - but it was actually Stage 4 Hodgkin’s lymphoma
North East mayor Kim McGuinness takes leave of absence after 'routine surgery'
Council leaders were told on Tuesday that mayor Kim McGuinness is currently off work as she recovers after undergoing an operation last week
Metro's new £2.50 fare cap approved – but many ticket prices will rise in April
April 1 will see the launch of a £2.50 single journey fare cap for Metro passengers who use a Pop card, but not everyone will benefit from the price limit
North Tyneside Council finance chief to take new role in Northumberland
Jon Ritchie is set for a new over £160,000 a year role in Northumberland County Council.
North East couples whose wedding day turned into disaster mark 50th anniversary
Sandra and Steven Taylor and June and Bob Beat, from Gateshead, were left with nothing but crisps and nuts to eat at their wedding reception after the caterers went bust
Data finds Newcastle NHS Trust has one of highest rates of sexual offences in UK
More than 100 sexual offences have been reported at NHS hospital trusts in and around Newcastle over the last three financial years.
North East war hero who served in the RAF celebrates her 103rd birthday
Molly Gillon helped bring an RAF pilot safely home to Northumberland during the Second World War
Controversial Whitley Bay parking charge proposals dropped, say councillors
Whitley Bay councillors say the proposals have been abandoned, however the local authority has stated it is still reviewing responses.
Driver fighting for life six days on from fatal A1 crash that killed woman in Northumberland
A man in his 40s is in a critical condition in hospital almost a week on from a fatal collision near Berwick
Man facing wounding charge after man found seriously injured on Backworth estate
A huge cordon was put in place by police around grassland in Backworth after a man was discovered with serious injuries
Here's how Northumbrian Water staff have been giving back to the communities they serve
More than 2,100 Northumbrian Water employees have been supporting good causes in the community as part of the company’s employee volunteering programme, Just an Hour.
Free bus pass can unlock huge discounts on Metro travel as 'gold card' explained
The offer is available for thousands of people across the North East, including those over state pension age
DWP gives major PIP update as overhaul planned in 2026 review
This marks the next step in the controversial PIP review
If you want to work on a train this might be the perfect job and they're hiring now
Aspiring engineers are being encouraged to apply for an apprenticeship with Northern.