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North East wildlife in the spotlight as new UK banknotes announced
New UK banknotes shine a spotlight on wildlife found in the North East
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NHS trust supporting disadvantaged youngsters to combat North East NEET crisis
The North East has the highest proportion of young people who are economically inactive in the country
Newcastle Metro driver completes six epic endurance challenges for charity who saved his life
John Loraine aimed to cover over 170 miles, raising funds for three important charities
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Two Latvian men arrested after alleged RAF base security breach
The pair were found inside RAF Molesworth in the early hours of Thursday after security patrols discovered an abandoned vehicle and a small breach in the site's perimeter fence
Danger driver's harrowing 999 call and police interview after she killed farmer in crash
This video footage, released by Northumbria Police, shows Dronsfield talking to a 999 caller and there is also a clip of her being interviewed by officers
Stephen Sayers and sons trial LIVE: Updates as six men accused of violent disorder outside Byker pub
Stephen Sayers snr, Stephen Sayers jnr, Thomas Sayers, Anthony Brown, Lee Jamieson and Bradley Fraser all deny violent disorder outside a pub in Byker
'My mam held down three jobs - that's where I get my work ethic' - Meet the most ambitious business leaders in the North East
Company bosses Peter Moody and Jonny Catto have been named among the country's top 50 most driven leaders
Newcastle man appears in court charged with murder after two-vehicle A1 crash in which woman died
The 31-year-old man has also been charged with attempted grievous bodily harm (GBH) and dangerous driving
North East Ambulance Service launches 'new clinical model' and plan that will see more care outside of hospital
North East Ambulance Service bosses unveiled a new strategy that will seek to deal with rising demand
Tyneside widower thanks St Oswald's Hospice and backs 40th birthday campaign after wife's cancer care
John Farrington paid tribute to the support wife Anne received during illness in 2016
Metro disruption LIVE: Trains now running between Wallsend and North Shields after cable theft
The incident has has also caused disruption to Metro services in other areas
Girl, 12, died after drinking 'contaminated milkshake' from café
Mia Shay St Hilaire was rushed to hospital, but doctors couldn't save her young life
Everything you need to know about the cable theft which stopped the Metro service in North Tyneside
There were no trains operating between Wallsend and North Shields for around three hours
Gateshead property closed by police after complaints about ongoing criminality and violence
Officers have boarded up the home in Leam Lane and nobody is allowed to enter for three months
Police update on Gateshead collision as motorcyclist taken to hospital
The motorcycle rider came off his bike on Beweshill Lane in Blaydon and was taken to hospital with injuries not believed to be serious
A19 crash LIVE: Heavy traffic after multi-vehicle collision near Doxford Park
The collision has occurred on the A19 north of Seaham and south of Doxford Park.
Multi-vehicle crash in Sunderland sees A19 blocked at rush hour
A crash saw the A19 blocked northbound in the morning rush hour
Young Tyneside duo launch group to help those starting careers to understand AI
Ruby Elliott and Sekeyna Abidi founded WEAI to help others like them
Martin Lewis BBC licence change update after Lisa Nandy rules out option
The Government is reportedly considering the introduction of an £11 monthly 'Home Internet Levy'
Drivers given 'before you set off' warning when driving on and after October 25
Drivers heading out after the clocks change have been urged to prepare for darker journeys