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Newcastle tribute to King Harald V of Norway following his death after 35 years on the throne
Newcastle City Council say that King Harald's connection to Newcastle spanned decades
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Second World War veteran who fought in the Normandy campaign after lying about age dies aged 101
Donald Turrell has passed away surrounded by his family, the Taxi Charity for Military Veterans has said
Tyne and Wear Metro workers share Regent Centre progress as canopy fully removed
The ongoing work at Regent Centre is part of a massive renewal project
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Russia shows map of England 'attack locations' as Moscow issues warning
A Russian politician has warned the UK that Moscow is "watching very seriously" and has "plans" to strike the country "very painfully" if certain lines are crossed
The Newcastle killer who hasn't changed his ways and threatened to kill bar staff in terrifying raid
Thomas Brand has 163 previous convictions, including for conspiracy to murder in 2003, for which he was jailed for 12 years
Toby Carvery car park chaos as child neglect arrests made and taser deployed
Police were called to the Toby Carvery in Chadderton, Greater Manchester, where a man was tasered in the car park and two people were arrested on suspicion of child neglect
Gateshead Council confirms upcoming works on Felling Bypass with lane closures
The update lets local commuters know if they need to budget extra time when the road is busy
Freeman Hospital clown doctor to do Great North Run in a red nose and lab coat for heart unit charity
Ruth Johnson will be running the Great North Run this year as Dr Satsuma Sprocket
Tyneside mum sheds 5st after breaking comfort eating habit which left her 'stuck in a rut'
Sophie Scott desperately wanted to break free from a cycle which left her feeling increasingly unhappy
Football supporters pay respects to two police officers who tragically died in A66 crash
Middlesbrough FC asked supporters to pay tribute to PC Matthew Blades and PC Tom Clough
Missing 84-year-old man last seen in West Boldon is found safe and well
The man who was last seen in the West Boldon area has now been found safe and well
Colombia government say fugitive Tyneside drug dealer should serve less time behind bars in UK
Robert Taylor was convicted and jailed in his absence after fleeing to Marbella and has now been extradited from Colombia where he was detained for months
Brits could save more than £170 a year by making energy bill switch
The typical household's annual energy costs are set to jump to £1,723 from October
TV presenter Steph McGovern issues emotional statement on hometown after Teesside crimes
The Middlesbrough-raised presenter spoke out on social media about her perspective on her hometown
'Can't be left to rot': North East councillors briefed on safety after deaths and disorder
A virtual meeting was held on Friday morning involving Redcar and Cleveland Council leader Alec Brown, chief executive Brian Archer, relevant officers and members of the council following deaths in South Bank and Grangetown
A66 crash LIVE: Police issue arrests update after cars 'set ablaze' during memorial event
Seven people, including two police officers, died at the scene of A66 at South Bank following a pursuit of a 'suspicious vehicle'
A66 fatal crash reportedly sparked by 'fall out' between rival North East teen gang members
PC Tom Clough, 38, and PC Matthew Blades, 37, died when a Volkswagen Passat, going the wrong way down a dual carriageway, collided with their marked police vehicle
North East MP confirms government support for Cleveland Police after A66 crash
There have now been a total of 24 arrests made in connection to the A66 crash last weekend