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Washington factory 'went up like a rocket' as explosion made next door business' wall shake
Neville Stebbings has described hearing a loud explosion and his wall moving as investigation into the cause is on-going
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A1 Western Bypass crash LIVE: Updates as road closed near Metrocentre following collision
The southbound carriageway on the A1 is closed and one land of the northbound
Body found in Northumberland search for man who died at sea after kayak capsized
Michael Henry, 19, was one of two men who were in the kayak when it capsized near Boulmer
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Candidate list confirmed for Newcastle by-election after Reform resignation
Voters will head to the polls later this month
Northumberland railway volunteers 'shocked' as vandals cover trains in graffiti
Volunteers discovered two diesel pacer trains covered in graffiti on Saturday morning, causing thousands of pounds of damage
Vera writer confirms detective's fate in the final novel of the beloved series
Bestselling author Ann Cleeves has given fans a updated on her final Vera novel
Former Newcastle hospital cleaner turned up at doctors' surgery carrying hammer
Richard Brewis claimed he had a hammer and screwdriver for his own protection when he went into the medical group in Heaton
Three-year-old girl seriously injured after being hit by car in North East street as woman arrested
A three-year-old girl remains in hospital with serious injuries after being hit by a car on Byelands Street at its junction with Newstead Road in Middlesbrough, as a woman has been arrested in connection with the collision
Three North East shops shut down for selling illegal vapes, cigarettes and tobacco
The stores located in Washington, Houghton-le-Spring and Sunderland all sold illicit cigarettes during test purchases
Woman sexually assaulted by unknown man in Newcastle underpass in broad daylight
The incident occurred just before 2pm on Tuesday in the Newbiggin Hall area
Developers toast construction milestone at pivotal part of Pilgrim Street regeneration
1 Pilgrim Place will soon become home to thousands of Government workers
Jail for 'black widow' who used dementia-afflicted pensioner as 'cash cow'
Pamela Gwinnett appointed herself Power of Attorney to steal £300,000 from a retired accountant who had dementia
Man arrested over death of nine-year-old girl was known to her
The girl, who had been camping in the area with her family, was found injured at an industrial estate
Tragedy as teenager dies at scene of horror two-vehicle crash in County Durham
The B1281 between Hesleden and Blackhall Colliery was closed for several hours after the crash which saw a car overturn
Free school meals change confirmed for Universal Credit claimants from September
More pupils will become eligible for free school meals thanks to a change in the eligibility criteria
Treasury update over new 'higher limit' for older savers coming in from April
Tax rates will be going up for many savers
Two cars crash on the A1 southbound in Northumberland
A section of the road was closed following the collision on Sunday morning
Monster stuffed dead mum in freezer while pocketing £78k benefits in her name
Christopher Phillips bought a chest freezer and used it to preserve his mum's body in the living room
What the law says about leaving your child home alone or with siblings
Parents can be taken to court if they leave a child unsupervised in a manner likely to cause unnecessary suffering or injury to health
Destructive aftermath of car that smashed into North East house leaving man fighting for life
A Volkswagen T-Roc ploughed into the front of a Sunderland home which is still cordoned off two days on