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Hundreds of jobs at risk as BT confirms plans to close Sunderland EE call centre
BT is proposing to close the Doxford contact centre in Sunderland that employs more than 460 people
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Boy, 12, dies after collapsing at Birmingham home after teacher mum 'thought he was asleep'
The boy was slipping into a coma
Man charged with causing death of 'kindest' mum by dangerous driving on A1 in Northumberland
Jade Duncan, 41, described as the 'funniest, bubbliest and kindest woman' died at the scene of a crash on the A1 in Berwick-upon-Tweed
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Murderous Newcastle attacker admits trying to kill woman in her 60s in her Elswick home
Ross Clancy, of Newcastle, has pleaded guilty to a series of offences, including attempted murder of a woman and GBH with intent on her partner at a house in Elswick
Elderly couple injured in Aldi car park after being hit by Honda while loading shopping into car
A woman in her 80s is seriously injured in hospital after being struck by a car outside Aldi in Washington
'Uncertainty' for drivers in pay-per-mile update
The AA said the UK's transition towards electric motoring 'remains fragile'
Gateshead completes its first women's rough sleeping census
Over the last three months, the council and Oasis Community Housing have conducted a census to grasp the scale of the area's female rough sleepers.
Teachers continue strike action over poor pupil behaviour at Haydon Bridge High School
Two more days of strike action are planned this week with a further nine days already planned
The international fashion brand that started above a Newcastle shop - and made Liam Gallagher jealous
Berghaus has many celebrity fans - and it all started above a shop in Newcastle city centre
UK travellers issued holiday warning over Spain airport strikes in March and April
The airports expected to be most affected are Madrid-Barajas, Malaga-Costa del Sol, Alicante-Elche, Palma de Mallorca, Barcelona-El Prat and Seville
Man died after 'attempting to cross A19' and being hit by vehicles, inquest hears
Jon Paul Irwin, 50, was pronounced dead after being struck by vehicles while trying to cross the northbound carriageway on February 9
Heightened security measures set for Gateshead Civic Centre off back of new terrorism legislation
To keep in line with new legislation, work will be underway to improve security at Gateshead Council's HQ.
Work starts on 'distinctive and iconic' 50ft pillars running down Northumberland Street in Newcastle
The installation of six new 'Pilgrim Pole' lighting columns down the centre of Northumberland Street in Newcastle city centre has begun, one of the final steps in a long-running refurbishment
DWP issues update on state pension access at 65 for this group
The qualifying rules for the state pension are changing very soon
Brighter future ahead for eight dogs found living in 'squalor' on Peterlee allotment
RSPCA rescued the animals in December last year after concerns were raised about their welfare
Tragedy as two deaths within hours on North East railway line
Services remain subject to delays and short notice cancellations following the deaths of two people hit by a train
Freeman Hospital in Newcastle to be transplant 'pilot site' amid 'urgent' need for organs
The Freeman Hospital in Gosforth continues to be at the forefront of transplant innovation
Full list of PIP, Universal Credit and other DWP benefit rises coming in April 2026
Among the payments set to increase are PIP, Universal Credit, Attendance Allowance, Disability Living Allowance and State Pension
UK Foreign Office latest travel advice for Dubai, Turkey, Cyprus, Qatar and UAE
Here's what the UK Government is currently saying about destinations popular with holidaymakers as travellers plan their journeys
Confirmed big rule changes for 11 million who rent in England from May 1 - including pets
Evictions, rent increases and payments in advance included - but owners are also concerned about new tax regime