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One person taken to hospital after motorbike collides with bus shelter in Bedlington
Police and ambulance attended the incident and witnesses say a cordon was put in place
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Gateshead FC vs Newcastle United in photos as Kevin Keegan honoured on Tyneside
Saturday's pre-season friendly, at the Gateshead International Stadium, provided NUFC with the first opportunity to commemorate 'King Kev'
Meet the cats from Bad Cat Café desperately looking for a forever home
Meet the cats from Bad Cat Café desperately looking for a forever home
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'Water can be unpredictable and dangerous' - important safety messages as three die this month in sea tragedies
North East local authorities have shared the crucial water safety information, which is even more important in the summer months and during the school holidays
Kevin Keegan remembered at Gateshead vs Newcastle match as players and fans honour legend
At a windy Gateshead International Stadium, the two sides meet in a pre-season friendly on Saturday afternoon
Pensioner tragically dies at scene of A1 Northumberland crash as woman fights for life
The incident, on the southbound side at Belford, involved a car and lorry
The special reason this Newcastle biker has taken on Earth's frozen frontiers
Gordon Stuart, also known as The Arctic Rider, has ridden across one of Earth’s last frontiers this month
Major incident declared for UK wildfire as residents evacuated from homes
More than 500 firefighters have tackled the blaze in the Cairngorms in Scotland over the last 10 days, alongside specialist wildfire appliances
UK tourists urged not to cancel travel plans due to wildfires in France
Nearly 50,000 hectares have been burned this year, according to a French minister - here's the latest on the wildfires
Full list of North East British Heart Foundation charity shops to close
The stores due to close are in locations including Northumberland, South Tyneside, Sunderland and County Durham
North East volunteers sought to provide vital dog walking support to elderly and terminally ill
Cinnamon Trust looking for Newcastle volunteers to help provide dog walking support to local elderly owners
Former Gateshead MP dies aged 87 after fall on his way home
The sad news has been shared by the family of Lord John Horam, who served as a minister in both Labour and Conservative governments
16 photos as clean-up of more than one billion plastic 'nurdles' from North East coastline continues
The Port of Tyne, working alongside both South Tyneside and North Tyneside councils, has been clearing the pellets
'Too many lives have been lost' - Tynemouth Volunteer Life Brigade delivers 'important' water safety advice
The search and rescue team, which was the first of its kind in the country, has shared the crucial message on World Drowning Prevention Day
How Guns N’ Roses rocked out at Newcastle Arena 20 years ago - after keeping fans waiting
Singer Axl Rose, it was reported, insisted on a ‘slap‐up lamb roast dinner’ before finally taking to the Arena stage in July 2006
UK Foreign Office issues Spain and France travel warning as wildfires rage
Here's what the Foreign Office has said in its latest update for anyone who is travelling to Spain or France
Spain and France wildfires force 200,000 people to flee their homes in heatwave
The government in Spain declared a national emergency for wildfires for the first time with blazes in Madrid and nearby Avila, while parts of France have also been badly affected
TV licence warning over home visits from enforcement officers
You need a TV licence not just for watching programmes on your TV
NHS issues cloudy weather warning - and the 6-teaspoon rule everyone should follow
The NHS has issued an important alert - this is what you need to know
Morrisons, Primark and Waitrose recall popular products in July - full list
Find out if you own any recalled products this month