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North Shields house fire LIVE: Updates on huge emergency response as firefighters tackle blaze
Firefighting crews were called to a property in Cragside Avenue in North Shields after a blaze broke out Wednesday morning
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UK supermarket sends out 'do not eat' warning for food item over allergy fears
A product has been recalled because it may contain an ingredient which is not mentioned on the label - here are all the details
Megan Pickford gets 'sign' England will win World Cup from New York fortune cookie
Megan Pickford will be in Atlanta on Wednesday night to cheer on husband Jordan as England take on DR Conga
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Village People lead singer Victor Willis dies aged 75 as wife confirms heartbreaking news
Village People frontman Victor Willis, best known as the voice behind disco anthem YMCA, has died aged 75 after a "short, but aggressive illness"
North Shields house fire leads to huge emergency response - everything we know so far
A blaze broke out at a residential property in the early hours of Wednesday
Metro suspension LIVE: Updates as trains suspended due to 'failed engineering vehicle'
Trains had been suspended between Heworth and South Shields and Heworth South and Hylton
Primark issues 'stop using' warning as purse recalled over 'serious chemical risk'
The product contains chemicals that could cause damage to the reproductive system, safety experts have warned
Netflix adds 'excellent' crime drama with acting legends Broadchurch fans will love
Netflix has quietly added ITV crime drama Prey to its UK library and it's already climbing the most-watched rankings
Blue Badge rule that could see permit cancelled in crackdown
Over 450 Blue Badges have recently been cancelled for being used incorrectly
UK drivers issued message over 'cheapest' petrol prices in UK
The experts are urhing motorists to never "assume"
Three ‘surprising’ foods that could stop your teeth and bones weakening
Teeth and bones tend to weaken with age but some surprising foods could help
Hexham's historic market place to close this week to complete £400,000 restoration
Much-needed restoration work on the Grade-II listed structure, which dates back more than 250 years, began last year
English Heritage takes over management of Roman Fort to 'simplify' visitor experience
The charity will continue to work in collaboration with the National Trust and Northumberland County Council
North East Ambulance Service marks 20 years since milestone merger amid 'staggering' transformation
North East Ambulance Service marks its 20th anniversary this week.
Council-owned High Borrans Outdoor Education Centre to close amid £3m maintenance bill
The beloved centre is set for closure amid maintenance costs and declining school trips.
Thug tried to flee in car with cop 'half in and half out' in 'shocking piece of dangerous driving'
Gareth Husband committed a series of "serious offences" when he drove dangerously without insurance and crashed into a lamp post earlier this month
Man jailed for Sunderland theft which left delivery driver lying in the road with 'catastrophic' injuries
Gary Rarity watched as his accomplice, Michael Gill, stole the delivery vehicle filled with parcels on the lead up to Christmas
Names and faces of North East criminals jailed in June 2026
Here's a round-up of all the North East criminals who were sent to prison in June, with pictures and details of their offences
Winning EuroMillions and Thunderball numbers for Tuesday's £59m jackpot
All of the important details about the Euromillions and Thunderball draws
Pathologist details alleged victim's injuries in John Henry Sayers trial - key details
John Henry Sayers and his son deny causing GBH with intent