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Union chief accuses Northumbria University of trying to 'blackmail' striking lecturers
Striking staff at Northumbria University staged a protest rally from Newcastle Civic Centre to Grey's Monument on Wednesday, amid an ongoing pensions dispute
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Police searching for missing Ashington teenager not seen since Friday
Leon, 15, has not been seen since Friday March 20
CCTV footage shows killer driver drinking in Newcastle city centre hours before fatal crash
Ross Neville, 35, was drinking with friend Matthew Newton at Stack in Newcastle before driving back to Carlisle and crashing into a barrier on the A69 at over 100mph
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Pedestrian hit by bin lorry in Northumberland village with investigation launched
A resident in Whittingham was struck by a council refuse vehicle during routing collections and was taken to hospital
Key development site on the banks of the Tyne goes up for sale
The Brett Oil site next to the Swing Bridge was being developed for housing before the collapse of High Street Group
Killer driver fled scene of 106mph A69 Throckley crash and left friend for dead
Ross Neville, 35, has been jailed for 11 years and 11 months for causing the death of his friend Matthew Newton in a crash on the A69 near Throckley
PIP benefit claimants warned of DWP holiday travel rules as payments could stop
There are certain changes that PIP claimants need to report to the DWP and one of the rules involves the length of time you plan to go abroad
Blyth gran killed by her mentally ill son after 'many missed opportunities' to avoid tragedy
Steven Sanderson, who has schizophrenia, admitted the manslaughter by diminished responsibility of his own mother, June
Darras Hall crimewave leaves residents of prestigious Northumberland neighbourhood feeling 'uneasy'
There has been a spate of thefts from businesses in the pricey postcode
Driver in court accused of causing death of mum on A1 in Northumberland
Sean Hogan, who also goes by the alias Mark Goulding, was in the dock after allegedly killing Jade Duncan by dangerous driving and whilst being a banned driver
DVLA issues April 1 warning to drivers that could cost them an extra £2,125 tax
The DVLA has issued a warning to motorists about a deadline in less than a week, which could send bills soaring
Common driving habit most drivers are unaware of that could result in £100 fine
The habit is widespread among UK drivers
Parking charges set to rise from April across County Durham with five areas affected
Motorists in areas across County Durham can expect parking costs to rise in April
Northumberland model tricked men into relationships and lied about inheriting a fortune
Gemma Kingsley, 50, has been jailed for more than seven years after conning men into funding her expensive lifestyle
Firefighters spend hours tackling major blaze at Gateshead industrial estate
Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue service were called to the Blaydon industrial estate at 4am
Tenerife airport holiday hell as tourists suffer major delays with warnings of more to come
The Spanish holiday spot has been hit by gale-force winds, heavy rain and flooding
Northumbria University pension strike LIVE: Updates as lecturers stage rally in Newcastle city centre
Northumbria University lecturers will march from Newcastle Civic Centre to Grey's Monument in a walk out over pensions
Inside North East rough sleeper camp on land near police headquarters
A homeless chef just released from prison is among rough sleepers living in tents on Bridge Street West, Middlesbrough, as council teams work to address the growing homelessness crisis
Student, 21, who survived meningitis B says she mistook symptoms for flu
Keeleigh Goodwin was so sick she blacked out and fell unconscious on her bathroom floor
Ian Huntley's body still at Newcastle RVI weeks after child killer's death
Ian Huntley's life support was switched off at Newcastle's RVI following a prison attack, with his relatives refusing to give him a state-funded funeral