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North East cannibal killer denied parole for ninth time
Self-confessed 'monster' David Harker was jailed for life in 1999 for killing and cannibalising vulnerable mum-of-four Julie Paterson
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KFC in Tyneside applies to extend opening hours to 5am
The popular fast food chicken shop in Killingworth is seeking to extend its serving time until 5am Monday to Sunday
Jealous Gateshead thug glassed man he was convinced was sleeping with his love interest
Mark Murray, of Gateshead, was one of two men fighting over a woman which ended with a glassing causing 'horrific' injuries
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Newcastle mayor demands end to 'despicable' attacks on councillors' homes
Henry Gallagher, installed for a second term as Newcastle's lord mayor, has spoken out after two former Labour councillors had their homes vandalised
First look at how Gateshead Old Town Hall will look as consultation event is launched
'It’s really important to us that local people get the chance to see the ideas early and help shape what comes next'
The Newcastle care home with rat infestations, bedroom fires and washing powder rationing
Bowland Lodge Care Home is to close down following publication of a shocking report
Major police presence in Benwell street with helicopter circling above
An eyewitness says there's 'police everywhere' in the Maria Street area of Newcastle with six police vehicles at the scene
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Mum murdered one-year-old son with lethal milk mixture before hiding out in loft
Emma Barnett, 36, was discovered hiding in the loft of her Essex home with her 14-month-old son Oakley after the pair were reported missing
North East firefighters issue warning to kids putting lives at risk by starting fires
The school holidays is when crews experience a spike in the number of deliberate fires which pose a significant risk to themselves and others
The North East postcodes with the noisiest neighbours revealed after 11,600 complaints
Data obtained from the Local Democracy Reporting Service has found the postcodes in the North East with the most noise complaints.
Funding for council’s development company on hold as leader admits 'the world has changed'
Tens of millions of pounds worth of debt had been due to be restructured
Latest on Tynemouth Library redevelopment over six years on from closure
The building's demolition has finally been signed off but the council faces criticism over the wait
Motorists in Newcastle warned of two weeks of delays due to Central Motorway works
From June 1, the next phase of joint replacement works will see repairs made on the northbound carriageway of the Central Motorway
North East MP claims Tony Blair ‘out of touch’ with public after attack on Government
The former Prime Minister penned a 3,000 word essay criticising the direction of the current Labour Government
Katie Price brands Lee Andrews 'most hated man in Britain' in Dubai update
Katie Price has spoken out after husband Lee Andrews was confirmed to be held in Dubai prison on alleged espionage charges
Wes Streeting joins Northumberland MP to meet farmers in bid to win back voters
The former health secretary is widely expected to make a leadership challenge against Keir Starmer
Moment 'most wanted' Tyneside man tries to fool police after throwing boiling water on dad
Dangerous Daniel Gaunt, of South Tyneside, has been jailed for throwing boiling salty water over his dad in his latest attack on family members
Popular drinks company's Northumberland base to close down after £38m takeover
Fentimans was snapped up in a £38m deal earlier this year but its Hexham base has shut this summer, its new owners have confirmed