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Investigation into 'distressing' video of adults brawling at kids football match
The incident took place at the U14s matchbetween Aberkenfig BGC and Trefelin BGC
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Casualty rescued from car by emergency services after crash in South Tyneside
One person was taken to hospital after a crash which saw emergency services respond
Coast Road crash sparks huge delays and 999 response with casualty taken to hospital
One person was taken to hospital after a crash on the Coast Road
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North East pensioner, 78, found with secret phone is a 'danger to the community'
Perverted pensioner George Laidler, of Sunderland, has been jailed for six years after vile sex chats involving children were exposed
Teen died 'a hero' trying to save friend from 110mph train
Jordan Everett, 16, and Joshua Myers, 16, died at Poynton railway station in Cheshire on July 3 last year after Jordan tried to save his friend from the tracks
EuroMillions results LIVE: Winning Lottery numbers for Tuesday, February 24
The winning National Lottery numbers for tonight's EuroMillions and Thunderball draws
Patient airlifted to hospital after crash in County Durham that saw second person injured
A crash near to Consett saw two people injured with the road being closed by emergency services for some time
Cannabis farmer was paid £100 a week to maintain plants worth up to £15,000
Jonis Marku was caught looking after the cannabis farm in Sunderland after police found another Albanian man with £14,000 cash
'Why my mam?' - Heartbreaking question son, 7, asked after 'beautiful' mum killed in A19 crash
Claire Laybourne was returning home from a trip to the theatre with her mum when her car was hit by Ryan Scott on the A19
Watchdog wants 'no more surprises' after audit sparks alarm bells over North East council's finances
A report criticising Newcastle City Council as 'ineffective' in multiple areas sparked a row between senior local authority figures and their auditors
Council tax set to rise in Gateshead by 4.99% - how much more residents will pay
Council tax in Gateshead is expected to rise by the maximum 4.99% in the upcoming local authority budget
Spate of A1 crashes in Northumberland spark renewed calls for safety improvements
The A1 has been a hotspot for crashes in Northumberland with campaigners long calling for the notorious stretch of road to be dualled
18 arrests in serious and organised crime crackdown in Northumberland
Northumbria Police completed a week-long programme in the town earlier this month, focusing on domestic violence, drug supply and organised crime
These 17 North East cats and dogs are searching for their forever homes
These beautiful pets are all looking to find their forever home in the North East.
Gateshead Old Town Hall restoration gets major boost in mayor's £22m housing cash injection
Plans of breathing fresh life into Gateshead's derelict former town hall and the next phase of the Sunderland Riverside development are among the projects being given a funding boost by Kim McGuinness
Next steps for major rebuilding of crumbling causeway to iconic St Mary’s Lighthouse
North Tyneside Council is progressing with its ambition to repair and reconstruct the existing causeway which links Whitley Bay to St Mary’s lighthouse.
Killing of Newcastle woman by partner who tried to cover up murder under review
James Campbell was found guilty of murdering his partner at the Lemington home they shared
Final new Tyne and Wear Metro train arrives in the North East as old models near scrapheap
All 46 new Tyne and Wear Metro trains have now been delivered to the depot in Gosforth from manufacturer Stadler's factory in Switzerland
'I am lost without her' - heartbroken fiancé of Claire Laybourne said they were due to marry this year
Claire Laybourne was returning home from a trip to the theatre with her mum when her car was hit by Ryan Scott, who had clocked up "unbelievable speed" on the A19
Northumberland farm urges council to reconsider enforcement notice on accessible playground
Whitehouse Farm says being told to tear down its accessible playground and the building which surrounds it "threatens the core of its mission"