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North East dad jailed for murder of three-month-old son who died at Newcastle RVI
Emmerson-Oak Thomas died at Newcastle's Royal Victoria Infirmary after suffering fatal injuries
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More than 1,000 back campaign to improve safety on the A1 in Northumberland
A broad coalition of political, business and community leaders has been brought together to lobby the Government for better safety on the road
Hebburn power cuts LIVE: Updates as 'high voltage fault' causes blackouts for hundreds as police at scene
Northern Powergrid is on the scene responding to the incident, with Northumbria Police officers also in attendance
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Search for missing Wallsend woman last seen in Battle Hill area as police launch appeal
Chelsea, who is 34-years-old, is believed to have been walking towards Rising Sun Country Park, at around 7.30am this morning
Jury sent out in Old Bailey trial of John Henry Sayers and his son
John Henry Sayers snr and jnr both deny causing Walter Patterson GBH with intent and the lesser alternative of causing GBH
John Henry Sayers trial LIVE: Jury sent out to begin deliberations
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
Police update issued after Gateshead school prom cut short following reports of 'criminal damage'
Durham Constabulary officials confirmed officers were aware of reports of alleged criminal damage.
'Poignant milestone' as 'guardian spirit' uncovered at Northumberland Roman fort
The 'guardian spirit' was uncovered at Vindolanda last month, and has been described as a 'remarkable discovery'
Eyewitness tells of 'awful tragedy' after two men die trying to save children off North East coast
The incident, which has been described as a 'major operation', saw the two men tragically drown at Seaton Carew, in Hartlepool
Campaign to save lives following death of Jordan Moon, 8, at Seaton Carew 23 years ago
Jordan Moon, 8, was swept out to sea at Seaton Carew in August 2003 and died in hospital – now a campaign has been launched for year-round lifeguard services
Jordan Pickford's emotional two word message to wife Megan as fans crown her Queen of World Cup
Jordan Pickford has had his wife and biggest supporter Megan in the stands for all of England's World Cup games
Suspected murder of Ann Widdecombe being investigated as potential act of terrorism
Counter-terrorism police are now leading the murder investigation into the death of Ann Widdecombe
Northumberland council's opposition to lynx proposals 'disappointing', wildlife groups say
The Missing Lynx Project says that there is local community support for the reintroduction of the big cat, despite the council's motion to oppose any future proposals
Council backs flats conversion for historic Newcastle city centre building
The upper floors of the LD Mountain Centre in Dean Street, which was the birthplace of Berghaus, are set to be converted into apartments
Tragedy as boy, 3, dies after falling four floors from Cyprus hotel window
A three-year-old British boy has died after reportedly falling from a fourth-floor hotel corridor window in Cyprus on Sunday evening, as his father was arrested by police
Newcastle city centre overnight parking to be axed at one car park after trial
Council bosses are set to continue with 24-hour weekend access at the Dean Street multi-storey car park in Newcastle, but drop the extended hours at Grainger Town
Man taken to hospital after family of three flee 'sinking kayak' in Cullercoats Bay
Coastal rescue teams were called out to reports of a "sinking vessel" in Cullercoats
Death of 'hybrid' chick born at Northumberland Coast nature reserve 'sad but not unexpected'
The 'hybrid' chick between an American black tern and Arctic tern born at the Long Nanny site near Beadnell has died after 'struggling to take food'
More than 2,700 excess deaths estimated during May and June heatwaves
Almost 3,000 people are estimated to have died this summer so far due to the hot weather.
Martin Lewis shares tip for cheaper summer holidays for families - especially in the north
The financial expert is offering advice on how to avoid higher prices