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Iconic Roker Park 'Welcome to Sunderland' sign to be recreated at Stadium of Light
A Sunderland architectural and engineering practice has brought the iconic signage back to life
New sick pay rule from today affects millions of workers in 'landmark' change
Millions are set to benefit from the Employment Rights Act rule change
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Everywhere in the North East bidding to be crowned Town of Culture 2028
Twelves towns in the North East have submitted official bids to become the UK's first ever Town of Culture in 2028, with a £3m prize up for grabs.
Tyneside teen chef served 'swift summary justice' after being punched by officer he spat on
Chef Finley Messenger spat in the police officer's eye and mouth after being arrested for being drunk and disorderly
Potential travel disruption over airport fuel warnings issued at popular European holiday destination
Four airports affected and priority given to medical, state and long flights
A1 slip roads closed due to 'emergency barrier repairs'
National Highways reported a collision in the early hours of this morning
Record number of Blue Badges issued yet one in five 'misused'
Latest figures show more than 3 million people held a Blue Badge in England but thousands are being misused including one man who was caught using his dead gran's
Daughter stole £40k from sick mum and left her 'destitute'
Michelle Moore admitted fraud after taking her mother Lynne Mills' money over three years while acting as her carer, but was ordered to pay back just £1,000 of it
Benidorm holiday nightmare as 'plasterboard and air‑con ducts fall on families' during Easter lunch
Red Cross officials assisted those affected at the Costa Blanca hotel
What you need to know as rise of State Pension age to 67 begins today
Changes have been made to the state pension age - all you need to know
North East thug avoids jail despite attacking ex and threatening to kill dog
He left his former partner with bruises and a cut lip but has been spared jail
Man arrested after County Durham head-on crash leaves woman with life-threatening injuries
A 31-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving, driving while under the influence of drugs, and possession of a controlled drug.
Ex-inmate who served in Ian Huntley's jail names three monsters who could be targeted next
Former HMP Frankland inmate Ricky Killeen has named three prisoners he believes could be targeted for attacks similar to Ian Huntley, who died following a brutal prison assault
Doctor explains 'best way' to treat bites and stings - from mosquitoes, midges, ticks and spiders
Insect bites and stings - including from mosquitoes, midges, ticks and spiders - are no longer just a holiday nuisance but are becoming an increasing concern closer to home
Stalking worry over too few Newcastle schools signing up to hear story of murdered Alice Ruggles
City leaders are concerned about the shortage of schools in Newcastle signing up for assemblies run by the Alice Ruggles Trust, set up in memory of the 24-year-old who was murdered by her former partner
Man’s plea to save 135-year-old Northumberland church his family built from closure
The Methodist chapel dates back to 1891
Leaked report describes former 'culture of fear' at Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service
The report followed an investigation last year and had not previously been made public
The North East criminals who assaulted their friends in shocking attacks
These seven offenders, who attempted to cause physical damage to people they know, have been dealt with in court
Inside 'lovely' detached Newcastle home dating back to 1928 up for sale at £1.22million
Set within an impressive 1/2 acre plot, the period property, which is being marketed by Sanderson Young, offers a 'blend of character and modern living'