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The number of homeless people in North Tyneside with 'high demand' on services
A North Tyneside Council report has found the demand for homeless services remains high
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Newcastle kinship carers welcome £126m pilot to help 'overlooked' families
Newcastle has been named as one of seven pilot areas for new support for kinship carers, which will include a finanical allowance equivalent to the help offered to foster families
Donald Trump 'very disappointed' in Keir Starmer after delay in UK base decision
The US President criticised the UK Prime Minister after he first wanted to review legal advice on the move
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Police watchdog launches investigation into fatal A19 crash following pursuit
A 24-year-old was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving following the crash on the A19 in the early hours of Sunday morning
North East thug attacked pal with baseball bat after finding him in bed with 'girlfriend'
Christopher Johnson, of Sunderland, believed the woman was his girlfriend but she told him she didn't want a relationship, a court heard
Police statement in full as hit and run driver sentenced to 12 years in prison
Det Ch Insp Mel Sutherland described Liam Bowes' actions as utterly dangerous, devastating, and cowardly after he was sentenced at Teesside Crown Court on Monday
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Dismay at major change to bus tickets affecting one of Tyneside's busiest routes
Bus users have slammed the collapse of a ticket agreement between rival companies on one of Tyneside’s busiest routes.
Collapse of Coast Road bus tickets deal risks making journeys 'much less convenient'
An offer allowing passengers to use Arriva and Go North East tickets on each company's Coast Road bus services will end from later this month
Hit-and-run driver drank 'eight to 10 pints' before killing Durham University student in collision
Dangerous driver killed a Durham University student in a horror collision after running a red light and then fleeing the scene
This little-known food is 'better anti-inflammatory than ibuprofen'
A nutritionist has spoken out on the food saying one teaspoon can reduce joint inflammation
Newcastle United at Wembley in 1976: 10 photos of the Toon Army in London 50 years ago
Tens of thousands travelled to London for the League Cup final against Manchester City
Rail passengers warned of major rule change to train tickets coming in April
Railway bosses say the new rule will help prevent fraud that costs the network around £40 million a year - here's how passengers will be affected
Train passengers told 'don't buy' ticket type as 'rules tightened'
An industry expert has issued a warning as rules change
UK Border Force intercept suspicious package filled with MDMA bound for the North East
Drug dealer Matthew Smith, 35, has been sentenced to nine years and six months in prison
Radio 1 Big Weekend tickets to go on sale this week - here's what you need to know
It’s one of the most anticipated events in Sunderland this year - and you’ll soon be able to get your hands on tickets for Radio 1’s Big Weekend.
Fears UK energy prices will rise as cost of oil spikes following Iran attacks
We could see a repeat of the price hike in the wake of the Russian invasion of Ukraine
NHS four-week rule for hay fever sufferers as pollen season looms
Hay fever is a common allergy affecting one in five people which leaves sufferers sneezing, coughing and with itchy eyes for months every year
Paphos Airport evacuated after drone threat as embassy warns 'stay away'
Paphos International Airport has been urgently evacuated following reports of a drone in airspace
7 big money changes coming this March from £300 winter fuel deadline to Spring Statement
A guide to the financial changes on the way, starting from this week
Martin Lewis says couples must take action in March 2026 for £1,200 cash payout
According to the personal finance guru about 2 million couples could get the money