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Five people who died in A66 wrong-way crash alongside police officers named
The names of the five people who sadly died in the Volkswagen Passat involved in the A66 crash have been confirmed, with the youngest being 17
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A66 crash LIVE: Young men and boys who died in wrong-way collision named by police
Seven people, including two police officers, have died at the scene of A66 at South Bank following a pursuit of a 'suspicious vehicle'
Buddhist monk attacked by balaclava-clad electric bike rider in North East park
Karucha Sripramote has been injured by two youths who punched and kicked him during an attack in Hebburn Riverside Park
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Heartbreaking tribute from football club to police officer who died in A66 crash
Seaton Carew FC has posted a tribute on Facebook to PC Matthew Blades, one of the Cleveland Police officers who died following a collision on Saturday
'Threatening and abusive' thug kicked out at police officer during Gateshead arrest
Nathan Maughan, 34, left an officer in 'immediate pain' after refusing to leave an area of Gateshead
Floral tributes laid at scene of A66 crash where seven people were tragically killed
Cleveland Police officers PC Matthew Blades and PC Tom Clough were among the seven who lost their lives after the crash in South Bank
HMRC 'to send inspectors to homes' under new UK tax plans
HMRC is set to deploy tax valuation inspectors to properties across the UK
Everything we know about A66 crash which killed seven including two police officers
What we know and what is not yet clear about the South Bank collision that claimed the lives of PC Matthew Blades and PC Tom Clough, alongside five others
Tragedy as man dies at scene of A1(M) crash in County Durham
Emergency services were called to a one-vehicle collision near Durham with a 31-year-old driver pronounced dead at the scene
Full list of 24 energy suppliers that will give £150 off your bills this winter
British Gas, EDF and Octopus customers are among those will be eligible for the energy bill discount if you meet the criteria
Andy Burnham major housing rule change 'coming next week'
It would represent a major shift in how things are done
DWP confirms everyone who will get 2026 up to £300 Winter Fuel Payment - full list
Some will have to pay it back - however new figures show expected massive rise in energy price this winter
Woman 'can't remember' stealing cans of San Miguel lager from Sainsbury's
Thief who owes over £3,500 to courts caught stealing cans of lager
Ambulance service response offers family 'little solace' after girl, 13, died when swept out to sea
A lawyer speaking for the family of Edie Grace Smart said "careful scrutiny" was needed to prevent similar tragedies re-occurring.
Burglar with 108 previous convictions broke into BOATS while victims slept at Royal Quays Marina
Daniel Cowie sneaked into two boats at Royal Quays Marina where people were staying and stole phones and bank cards
Gateshead care home where the odour is 'sometimes unbearable' is ordered to improve
A care home in Gateshead has issues with safety and governance, a recent inspection found.
The Newcastle cinema that closed in 1984 after 50 years as a favourite of filmgoers
The ABC Haymarket on Percy Street opened in 1933 as part of the nationwide cinema boom
What a pad! Inside 'stunning' Seaham home up for sale at £795,000
The home has five bedrooms as well as a paddock and an orangery
Mum of Brit woman shot by her dad in Texas travels to US in campaign for justice
Lucy Harrison, 23, died after being shot by her father Kris Harrison at his home in Texas – a UK coroner later ruled her death as unlawful killing
Dolly Parton breaks silence on 'health struggles' at 80 after cancelling events
The country legend's last public appearance was in June