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Famous Northumberland Cherry Orchard set for full blossom next week
World's largest collection of Taihaku Cherry Blossoms are expected to be in full bloom as Alnwick Garden offers more ways to enjoy the magic
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Storm Dave set to batter North East with 60mph winds as Brits given garden warning
The Met Office has issued multiple yellow weather warnings for wind this Easter weekend, as the UK braces itself for Storm Dave to sweep in from the west on Saturday (April 4) afternoon
Boy in serious condition in hospital after falling from window on North East road
Police arrived on Palmer Street in Middlesbrough after reports a child had fallen from the window of a property on Thursday evening
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Drivers using 'staggeringly simple' speed cameras dodge
Former head of the Automatic Number Plate Recognition system criticised how 'ridiculously easy' it was to fool the camera
Forgotten on the waiting list: Reality of ADHD care in the North East and beyond
Overwhelming waiting lists make the headlines, but what needs to change on a societal level?
State Pension error update over inaccurate payment predictions with 800,000 affected
Concerns were raised that some State Pension forecasts may have been inflated due to an error - here's what happened and who may have been impacted
Ryanair warns of flight cancellations over summer due to impact of Iran war
People are being urged to book flights for the summer sooner rather than later to avoid rising costs
Storm Dave could hit North East with 80mph wind gusts over Easter weekend
A yellow weather warning has been issued by the Met Office as strong winds are expected later Saturday into Easter Sunday morning
I visited a family run Gosforth greengrocers where customers travel miles for their delicious products
Passion 4 Fruit has opened a second shop on Gosforth High Street which has proved a hit with customers
Free bus travel for over 60s in England update as DfT to respond
An MP has written Secretary of State for Transport, Heidi Alexander asking for an update on any plans to lower the age
Tyneside man walking from London to North East for 90th anniversary of Jarrow Crusade
Gary Bain, plans to make the journey around September this year, completing the 280 mile trek in just ten days
Donations flood in to help Northumberland primary school after they are targeted by vandals
The school have described the incident as a "mindless act of destruction"
RSPCA issues urgent appeal as charity responds to 178 incidents involving large numbers of animals in the North East
New figures from the RSPCA reveal that the number of nationwide incidents involving 10 or more animals has increased nearly 70% in four years
When new ETIAS travel entry rules will start for Spain, Greece and other EU countries
Here are all the current details of which countries will require the new ETIAS permit, how much it will cost and when it is due to start
Ryanair, easyJet, Jet2 and BA exact cabin bag rules for travellers going on holiday
If you are planning to fly with any of these airlines, here's a round up of the main hand luggage rules and measurements
DWP rules State Pensioners should know or payments of one benefit could stop
You could be taken to court or have to pay a penalty if you give wrong information or do not report a change in your circumstances
£55m Blyth Relief Road planning application to be decided next week
The proposals are expected to be approved when they go before councillors on Tuesday
I got to drive a Tyne and Wear Metro train on the 'immersive' Nexus simulator
Following in the footsteps of the drivers who came before, I was lucky enough to get my hands on the state-of-the-art bit of kit
The People's Kitchen makes urgent appeal for sleeping bags to support rough sleepers
The Newcastle city centre charity is asking for help from the public for people who are out in the cold night-time temperatures without shelter
Inspectors order Tyneside care home to improve after safeguarding issues and 'shortfalls' identified
Windsor Court in Wallsend has been rapped by the Care Quality Commission.