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Photos of 'wonderful' family fun day for 'beautiful' North East two-year-old with rare cancer
The team at the Colliery Inn, Hetton-le-Hole, have hosted a 'heart-warming' event for Avarni-Mae and her parents Chanelle Midgley and Daniel Davis
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Legendary England goalkeeper praises North East football fans after South Shields charity night
Peter Shilton, England's record appearance holder, attended the fundraising event at Hedworth Hall, and has thanked guests for their generosity
How Archie York's friends helped shape lasting legacy for beloved boy killed in Benwell explosion
Youngsters from Bridgewater Primary School helped artist Steve Pardue with the designs for the new Forever 7 nature trail created in memory of little Archie York
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How Durham Pride was saved after Reform cut funding
"The change has galvanised our community"
Ryanair cuts flights at 19 airports across Europe including four in UK - list in full
Budget airline Ryanair makes schedule changes ahead of summer holidays
1p ISA loophole could help savers avoid penalty ahead of 2027 crackdown
ISAs are set to change in April next year
A view of Newcastle’s Grey Street and High Bridge in 1970 - and the same location today
More than five decades later, a different profile of tenants occupy Grey Street’s fine buildings
'Most effective' way to keep your oven clean
This could save you a lot of time and effort
Amanda Holden 'hasn't stopped crying' as choir featuring Northumberland farmer wins BGT 2026
Britain's Got Talent judge Amanda Holden has reacted with joy as her golden buzzer act, Hawkstone Farmers Choir, was crowned the winner of the 2026 final
Attempted murder probe after car 'repeatedly driven at pedestrian' in Northumberland - key details
A 21-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a pedestrian was struck by a car in Alnwick, Northumberland
North East teacher banned after harassment campaign against ex
Carol Thomas was banned from the classroom indefinitely after a Teaching Regulation Agency panel determined her actions were "fundamentally incompatible" with being a teacher.
All 86 NatWest, Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland branch closures in June 2026 – full list
A total of 86 branches across NatWest, Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland are confirmed to shut their doors in June 2026, with the first closures starting on Monday, June 1
Every update as two die in serious A1 crash in Northumberland with road closed around 10 hours
Two people have died and three remain in hospital with serious injuries following a collision on the A1 in Northumberland
DWP 'real danger' concerns over £115 payments for people with this health condition
You may want to check if your DWP payments are correct
The nine nurseries in Newcastle which have been rated outstanding by Ofsted
We have put together a list of the nurseries in the city which have been given the highest rating
Court document shows how Durham breast cancer scandal fears grew during 2025
A High Court judge has published a detailed ruling following a failed bid by surgeon Mr Amir Bhatti to obtain an injunction that would have meant he could return to seeing patients clinically
Tyneside man bravely reported stepdad's sexual abuse after suffering flashbacks playing football
Jordan Robson was abused as a child by his stepdad Paul Robson and decided to come forward as an adult after suffering flashbacks
'Weird and wonderful' wildlife spotted on Hadrian's Wall as nature lovers invited to join conservation surveys
Butterfly Conservation UK is carrying out surveys on rare species to assess the health of peatlands in the north of England
Meet the 'loving' rescue dogs struggling to find a home due their size
Vera is the longest resident at RSPCA Northumberland West Branch, while Duchess hasn't received a single adoption enquiry since coming into care
'Trivial' domestic row escalated into 'final straw' headbutt attack for terrified Newcastle woman
Steven Gibson punched and headbutted his partner