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Blueline taxi driver crashed into pensioner in Newcastle causing him to have his lower leg amputated
Hasan Goni, 43, was behind the wheel of a Ford Mondeo taxi when he turned a corner and crashed into a 68-year-old man
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Two Sunderland streets to be closed for 'weeks' after building fire
Villiers Street and Coronation Street will be closed for "weeks" police said
Gateshead traffic chaos to be worst yet as flyover demolition hits 'most complex stage'
Commuters are being urged to avoid travelling through Gateshead town centre when the busy Park Lane roundabout is closed for several weeks, starting on July 25
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Durham High School closure branded 'abhorrent' as 281 pupils left without places
Durham High School confirmed it would close with the announcement made to families just one day before the end of the school year, leaving 281 pupils searching for new schools before September
Vehicle hits Metro bridge LIVE: Trains now running between South Shields and Chichester
The service disruption will impact people who wish to use the Metro in South Shields
Emergency protest held following the sudden closure of Durham High School after 142 years
Teachers, school staff and parents will hold an emergency demonstration outside of the school
John Henry Sayers trial LIVE: Blood-stained clothes found in bin as jurors taken through forensic evidence
John Henry Sayers and his son, John Henry Sayers junior, deny GBH with intent on a man after a car was driven into Sayers' property in Byker and set alight
Martin Lewis tells motorists making car finance claim how to 'get paid first'
Martin Lewis has strongly urged anyone who believes they were mis-sold car finance to submit a complaint
All the Newcastle airport security screening rules for airline passengers
Airport officials have outlined their rules, covering everything from liquids and baby formula to electrical items
GP warns illegal tanning method is dangerous and causes diarrhoea
Side effects include everything from nausea and headaches to a greater risk of cancer
Young people urged to share views on draft plans which could change the face of North Tyneside
Only 2% of responses from the on-going draft 'Local Plan' in North Tyneisde have come from people aged 25 or younger.
Newcastle pub demolition to make way for Starbucks drive-thru set for council refusal
Councillors will decide next week whether plans to knock down the former Balloon pub in Fenham and replace it with a Starbucks drive-thru can go ahead
Ian Huntley's alleged killer appears at Newcastle Crown Court accused of Frankland prison murder
Anthony Russell attended the hearing at Newcastle Crown Court via a prison video link but the charge of murder was not put to him
DWP free bus pass age 2026 change update as 'letters sent' to people
A massive campaign has been trying to get free passes for all people over 60 in England - but currently the age is rising
Gateshead 'guardian' backs call to look after life-saving defibrillators after one outside his house saved lives
Tom Dodd has backed calls to ensure that there are working publicly accessible defibrillators across the North East.
Martin Lewis urges pensioners to claim £5,959.20 DWP 'non means tested' benefit with 1m eligible
Around 1.1m eligible pensioners are missing out on the help which ignores income
North East schools letting pupils arrive late on Monday after England 1am game
Some schools are allowing children to come in late on Monday morning after England's last-16 match against Mexico
Family who took boy to hospital for cut finger given devastating news
Mum Alice said she collapsed to the floor when doctors told her
Girl, three, and her brothers, four and five, among more than 30 Gateshead children who need a home
Gateshead Council is facing a significant shortage of foster carers for the number of children coming into care
World Cup work rules and if you can take time off to watch England 1am game
Workplace experts have outlined the rules for staff and what employers can do if employees want to watch England's early-morning match against Mexico