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North East mum and boyfriend jailed for life for murdering her two-year-old daughter
Alexandra Walker and Harrison Simpson will spend at least 22 years and 28 years behind bars for the sadistic murder of Isabelle Welsh
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Highest number of UK's rarest seabird in 50 years breeding in Northumberland
There has also been an increase in puffins; though numbers of fulmars, eider ducks and Sandwich terns declined
Jet2 unveils flights from Newcastle airport to three ski resorts for winter 2027
With early departure times, skiers and snowboarders can fly from Newcastle airport in the morning and be on the slopes by lunchtime - here are more details
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Meet the Monkseaton mum helping with nurdle clean up from her own home
Lou Shackleton is sourcing and distributing scaffolding mesh to help people make bags to pick up nurdles in North East beach cleans
UK heatwaves cause 2,877 deaths in 2026 as major hot weather warning issued
The UKHSA says it is likely that 2026 could see the highest number of heat-associated deaths on record, surpassing the 2,985 in 2022
'It's just not fair' - Heartbreak as six-year-old girl who was 'always smiling' dies after cancer battle
Bonnie Spence died on Wednesday surrounded by her family after battling a rare and aggressive form of cancer
2,877 deaths confirmed in UK as 'vital to prepare' alert issued
The figures are well above previous years
Jet2 and TUI passengers can save time with baggage trick at Newcastle airport
This lesser-known service, which is free, could help save time on the day you are flying out of Newcastle airport - here's what to do
More than 1,000 volunteers in 'race against tide' to clean up nurdles from North East beaches
Volunteer groups have been meeting just after high tide at several North East beaches since Monday in an attempt to rid them of tiny plastic pellets known as nurdles
UK Foreign Office issues advice on document travellers need to carry with them on holiday
Holidaymakers are being urged to print out the paperwork and keep it separately to your phone - here are more details
Entries open for North East Culture Awards 2026
The event returns to Stockton Globe for a second year running
Norwegian teen flew to UK to carry out assassination with orders from 'Agent 47'
Johannes Kongsnes Natland was found guilty of conspiracy to commit murder after flying to the UK and being arrested in a Huddersfield hotel with guns and ammunition
Newcastle pensioner with Parkinson's prosecuted by DVLA over £20 car tax bill
The pensioner has been convicted under the Single Justice Procedure after the £20 tax on his Ford Fiesta went unpaid accidentally
Teaching assistant £20,000 pay update as Department for Education gives new statement
Support surges as officials give pledge over 'new minimums'
Woman allegedly stabbed security guard with needle during shop robbery in Heaton
Rachel Cousins is accused of leaving the victim with a 'puncture wound' to her hand after whilst robbing steaks from Tesco Express
New RNLI rescue watercraft hopes to keep North East beaches safe
TT2 has donated a new RNLI rescue craft in connect with International Lifeguard Appreciation Day
Newcastle husband bit and beat his wife of 30 years in brutal attack
Ian Murdy assaulted his long-term partner after after consuming alcohol
'Culture war' must end urges Gateshead councillor after death threat ordeal
A Gateshead councillor is calling for all parties to tone down their rhetoric in an increasingly "toxic" political climate.
Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service placed in 'enhanced monitoring' after damning inspection
The chief inspector warned she had concerns about "the performance of Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service in keeping people safe and secure from fire"
North East cricket player suspended after viral finger-clicking footage and club cheating allegations
The footage has been viewed millions of times around the world