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Machete-wielding woman terrified members of public at Tyneside Metro station
Demi Ridley had been told to bring a weapon to Byker by her own mother and was captured on CCTV brandishing the blade at others
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Meadow Well RECAP: Building owner speaks out on 'HMO misinformation'
Riot police responded to disorder in the Waterville Road area of Meadow Well estate in North Tyneside on Bonfire Night
Stunning pictures show greedy seagull divebomb seal and snatch fish at Northumberland harbour
This is the dramatic moment a divebombing seagull snatched a live fish from the jaws of a hungry seal in Warkworth Harbour, Northumberland.
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Watch moment mindless dangerous driver clocks 130mph on A1 in Northumberland during police pursuit
Brandon Durning took officers on the three-minute high-speed chase in the dark on a stretch of the road at Morpeth
Dolphin calves spotted leaping off North East coast in rare November sighting
Photographer Anthony Skordis captured the youngsters and adults breaching from the sea at Roker on Monday (2/11)
North East mayor leads efforts to find Northern 500 companies to boost economy
Northern mayors and leading businesses will come together for the new programme
Newcastle woman meets dad who murdered her mum 20 years ago in Restorative Justice scheme
Lucy Gallagher was just seven when her father Thomas Gallagher stabbed her mum Elizabeth to death in Shiremoor, North Tyneside
Trucker boss settles argument over temporary traffic lights rule
A traffic management expert has debunked a widespread myth about temporary traffic lights at roadworks that could land drivers with a £100 fixed penalty fine and three penalty points
Durham professor wins top global writing prize for book 10 years in the making
Prof Edmund Richardson's book about Alexander the Great as won the Baillie Gifford prize
Luxury eco housing scheme to go ahead in Northumberland village
The scheme for nine new houses in Glanton has secured financial backing from a mayoral fund
Update on 50% BBC television licence reduction ‘new concessions’ statement
The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport has issued an update on BBC TV licence with a minister saying possible new concessions are being considered
North East has the three most affordable places in UK to buy a house, new study finds
Shildon in County Durham is named the most affordable place to buy a house for the second year in a row
Gardening expert advice on whether you can you mow your lawn in November
November is the last chance for UK gardeners to mow their lawn before winter. While sowing grass seed is no longer practical, gardening expert William Mitchell of Sutton Manor Nursery explains what you can still do in early November to protect your lawn ahead of the colder months.
DWP confirms 24 respiratory conditions that qualify for up to £114 weekly payment
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed the full list of 24 respiratory conditions that qualify claimants for up to £114 weekly payments of Personal Independence Payment (PIP), with more than 144,732 claims linked to respiratory illnesses as of April 2026.
DWP update over future of PIP cash payments ahead of major disability benefits review
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has responded to questions over the future of Personal Independence Payment (PIP) cash payments, but gave no confirmation that claimants will continue to receive the disability benefit in cash following a major review.
Tyneside man given North East's first 'Respect Order' over abuse and threats to harm council worker
A Respect Order forbidding a council tenant to enter Gateshead Civic Centre without appointment and other measures has been secured
Council tax bills reduced to £0 for people with qualifying health conditions - full list
You could pay £0 council tax if you or someone in your home has dementia, Parkinson's or another qualifying condition - here's how to check eligibility
Police clarify the legal rules on flashing headlights to warn drivers of speed cameras
You might think flashing your headlights to warn other drivers of a speed camera ahead is helpful, but it could land you with a £1,000 fine or, in the most serious cases, even a month in prison
Lovehoney's £119 advent calendar has 24 very grown-up surprises inside
Lovehoney has knocked £368.75 off the combined value of its 24-day couples calendar - and free delivery is included too.
North East drug dealer 'Vocal Dove' who fled UK for two years jailed for 11 years
Michael Hagan, 34, sold 11kg of cocaine and at least 10kg of cannabis in just 14 weeks during lockdown before fleeing the country for two years, Teesside Crown Court heard