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Police searching for wanted Northumberland man in connection with assault
Jamie McGowan, aged 33, is wanted in connection with a report of assault
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Team GB water polo coach Andrew McGinty found dead in hotel as staff force way into room
Andrew McGinty coached the England and Great Britain water polo squads
Ryanair, easyJet, Jet2 and British Airways issue flight warning amid fuel fears
Reports suggest that if the Middle East disruption "continues or worsens", it will force airlines to cut flights and push up fares
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Footage shows moment car sprayed with expletive graffiti bursts into flames at busy North East junction
A person wearing a balaclava was filmed standing next to the stationary vehicle before it burst into flames
Allotment cockerel ban petition launched after council rule-change over noise
A father and son have launched a petition urging Durham County Council to overturn its cockerel ban at allotments, warning some birds could face euthanasia
Haunting photos of abandoned theme park loved by families for decades
The former Camelot theme park entertained families with rides themed around King Arthur before closing for good in 2012
Bank account warning as police target millions with 'dodgy fire sticks'
Authorities say around four million households are illegally streaming with 'dodgy fire sticks' - and police are now tracing bank statements to catch them
Airlines cancel flights and add charges amid Iran war jet fuel crisis - full list
Multiple airlines have cancelled flights or added extra charges in recent weeks as jet fuel prices surge from around $85-90 to as high as $150-200 per barrel
'Be cautious' warning for anyone booking a holiday reservation online
A major provider was recently hit by a data breach
Lloyds Bank update over account changes for online banking and app customers
A Lloyds customer flagged up the issue after noticing a mismatch
Major Metrocentre housing development update with plans being sent to Government
Proposals include building 990 homes and a hotel on brownfield land around the Metrocentre in Gateshead by 2030
North East's worst areas for fly-tipping revealed where waste is being illegally dumped
Residents across the North East are being urged to report cases of hazardous fly-tipping, including asbestos, clinical waste, or chemicals
Northumberland drink-driver made outrageous claim to police after being pulled over
Ben Shields, who had drank half a bottle of whiskey and a pint, initially tried to claim he'd swapped seats with his passenger
'Out of control' BMW driver injured pensioner in Newcastle crash - then things turned violent
Derrick Heron, who was three times the drink drive limit, saw red when a Good Samaritan tried to stop him leaving the scene of a collision
Angel of the North sculptor says art is a 'fundamental tool in our survival'
Sir Antony Gormley said it was 'tragedy' that education prioritises skills purely for gainful employment
Danger driver reversed into police car before leading officers on 80mph chase in 30mph zone
Mark Branker, of Sunderland, sparked a chase after reversing into a police car and speeding off when they pulled him over
Unemployment falls significantly in North East - everything you need to know
Unemployment has been rising sharply in the region in recent months but new figures show a drop in the number of jobless people
Northumberland among best UK spots for watching Lyrid Meteor Shower this week
Stargazers should head for areas with low light pollution and a "panoramic" view of the skies for the best chance of seeing the Lyrids, which peak on Wednesday
Former Northumberland Conservative MP becomes leader of Reform council
He has served as an elected representative for Labour, the Conservatives and Reform as well as sitting as an independent
EuroMillions results LIVE: Winning Lottery numbers for Tuesday's £126m jackpot
The winning National Lottery numbers for tonight's EuroMillions and Thunderball draws