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Gateshead police incident LIVE: Updates as armed cops descend on street
A heavy police presence was seen on Grange Crescent on Sunday morning with people instructed to avoid the area - live updates below
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RSPCA warning to dog owners over common mistake using damp towels in heatwave
The RSPCA has issued a warning to dog owners who use damp towels to cool their pets on hot days, as placing them incorrectly could trap heat and worsen their condition
Cruise passengers warned of 'banned' luxury accessory that could be confiscated
Multiple cruise operators have introduced new rules in 2026 to ensure passenger safety on board, with certain behaviours now resulting in fines, bans, or removal from the ship entirely
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Met Office verdict on how long heatwave will last as North East forecast to hit 30C
Forecasters have said that there is 'a lot of warm and dry weather' on the way in the coming weeks as the UK sees record-breaking temperatures this Bank Holiday weekend
Martin Lewis explains 10p per mile rise in tax‑free mileage rates for drivers
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has confirmed a major change affecting people who use their own car for work - here's what it all means
NHS lists four things not to do if you want to lose weight - and what you can do
The NHS has a number of simple tips on what people can do to help lose weight and the things that should be avoided - here are more details
Northumberland sports facility to benefit from £1.3 million state-of-the-art football pitch
The current facilities in Cramlington are already well-used by a number of groups including older people and those with additional needs
Police search for missing Northumberland man Paul “Wadey”
A police appeal has been made to find Wadey after he went missing last week
White House shooting: Suspect dead after 'opening fire' at checkpoint
A person opened fire at a White House security checkpoint before being shot by Secret Service officers, according to officials.
Angry Newcastle woman threatened to smash cousin's head on wall after affair claims
Sophie Shaw also damaged the victim's car after believing she'd had an affair with her partner
The 20 North East nurseries recognised as some of the highest-rated in the region
The Top 20 Nursery Awards 2026 recognises the best-rated nurseries in each UK region, based on verified reviews from parents, carers and guardians
Inside the County Durham hair and beauty salon up for sale with ‘huge potential’
The property is currently on the market for £172,950
The vanished Newcastle men-only pub, which didn’t even have a women’s loo
Few people realise the site was home to one of Newcastle’s most stubbornly old‐fashioned pubs
Man accused of attempted wounding with intent found dead at North East prison
Richard While, 48, was remanded to HMP Durham charged with attempted wounding with intent
UK money alert as millions 'lose £1,400' and it 'could continue'
The latest analysis has exposed the true picture
Inside the Newcastle gym building a strong community on Shields Road
Smarter Fitness, on Shields Road in Byker, moved to its new location in November last year, and has become a 'welcoming' fitness hub
Lotto results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for Saturday, May 23
The winning National Lottery numbers for tonight's Lotto and Thunderball draws
Winning Lotto and Thunderball numbers for Saturdays £10.7m lottery jackpot
We have everything you need to know about the Lotto and Thunderball draws for Saturday, May 23
British mum didn't answer phone because she was in a coma in Gran Canaria
Emily Casey, 34, was rushed to hospital while on holiday in Gran Canaria with husband Jamie and their five children
Newcastle drink-driver caught behind wheel of girlfriend's Land Rover
Daniel Laws was nearly three times the limit when he decided to drive to get his partner some things she needed from the chemist