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Teacher, 25, who 'fought for the underdog' dies in Oregon school shooting alongside students
Relatives described Meghan as a funny and caring woman
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Gateshead mum with terminal cancer defies doctors who said she would not walk again
Anita Geldard has spoken about the power of routine and ritual when you are terminally ill after she was diagnosed with a rare form of lymphoma
Britney Spears fantasy becomes a reality for North East mum celebrating her 40th birthday
Michelle Bulmer achieved her dream of celebrating her 40th birthday in unforgettable style by slipping into the iconic red catsuit made famous by Britney Spears
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Serial shoplifter jailed and banned from every Sainsbury's across County Durham
Louise Walker, 45, has been banned from every Sainsbury's store in County Durham after being jailed for being a prolific shoplifter
DWP confirms Winter Fuel Payment will be higher for some pensioners
Winter Fuel Payments will soon start entering bank accounts of millions of pensioners — but not everyone receives the same amount
DVLA issues warning to drivers over 70 about important rule they must not forget
Drivers born before 1956 who fail to renew their driving licence correctly could be slapped with a fine of up to £1,000
Ex-professional footballer walks into court topless saying his 'jumper stinks'
Daniel Purvis was in the dock after brandishing the broken glass bottle at undercover police officers in Newcastle city centre
NHS rolls out £4.7 million programme to help staff identify signs of domestic abuse
The programme will target patient-facing areas such as GPs
Teen allegedly seriously injured man and threatened him with gun in Gateshead
Cameron Donohue is accused of having a hand gun in Bensham in October last year
First look inside gorgeous wedding venue at North Tyneside Register Office after makeover
Inside the newly refurbished North Tyneside Register Office, a timeless look for wedding couples
Dangerous electric motorbike rider crashed into car just seconds into police chase
Taylor Sample left his shoe at the scene of a collision when he tried to flee from police in Spennymoor
Mystery Newcastle man wins £500,000 on lottery after making simple change
The winner, who says 'anyone can be lucky', plans to use his winnings to leave a legacy for his children, enjoy holidays and play more rounds of golf
See your child's school truancy rate as two in North East among highest nationwide
The figures from the Department for Education show how widespread the issue is in the North East - use our interactive tool to search your local schools
Furious driver slapped with Gateshead bus lane fine says he was left with 'no alternative'
Gerard Mouille, from South Gosforth, claims diversions forced him to use the bus lane near Gateshead's Tesco Extra store
North East murderer found dead in HMP Frankland after killing anniversary
Gareth Ian Dack was found unresponsive in his cell at HMP Frankland, Durham, on April 21, 2025, and a jury concluded he died by suicide
Rose West health update as emergency prison plan in place
Rose West, 72, was jailed for life in 1995 for killing 10 girls and women with her husband Fred at their Gloucester house of horrors
Mum denied Newcastle Airport flight boarding twice in bid to reach dying daughter in South Africa
Veronica King and best friend Sam Lee have spoken of their anguish after being denied boarding on two flights to South Africa to see Donna Hadfield, who has been told she has just days left to live
Fly-tipper fined over £1,500 after waste dumped near Gateshead Stadium
Following a successful prosecution, a Gateshead fly-tipper has been stung with a more than £1,500 fine.
Amble school evacuation RECAP: Updates on 999 response as statement confirms 'nothing of concern found'
Northumbria Police and Coquet Community School have issued updated statements about the 999 response this morning, confirming nothing of concern was found
Wifi mistake that means you might not have to upgrade your broadband for faster speed
The government is aiming to get 99% of households 'gigabit-capable ' but one expert says that might not be the only answer to a fast internet speed