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Gateshead road reopens after burst water main with council workers clearing 200 tonnes of debris
Askew Road is now open in both directions following a burst water main in the area yesterday
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Gateshead flooding LIVE: Northumbrian Water update amid ongoing road closures
After drivers going to the Great North Run were caught up in this yesterday, motorists are being warned about the impact of the clean-up operation
One person in hospital after Cramlington crash with huge emergency response
Northumbria Police, Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service, and North East Ambulance Service all attended the collision
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Inside Newcastle’s new plan to overtake Manchester and become most successful UK city outside London
Council leader Colin Ferguson says that he wants to turn Newcastle into the most successful regional capital in England within the next 10 years
Northumberland engineer given horror diagnosis after realising 'something wasn't right' during Great North Run
Dan Wright hadn't been feeling well in the weeks leading up to the race, but he was shocked with his diagnosis after struggling badly on the big day
Andy Burnham's Great North Run fundraiser brings in more than £30,000 to help North East's homeless
Prime Minister Andy Burnham took part in Sunday's Great North Run in aid of Tyneside-based homelessness charity Changing Lives, which he visited last month
UK armed forces member dies in Ukraine road crash as Ministry of Defence confirms death
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that a member of the British armed forces has died in a road traffic incident in Ukraine, with the individual's family notified and requesting additional time before further details are disclosed
Forever Home filming locations as cast talk 'perfect backdrop' in the Northeast
Channel 5's new drama Forever Home is based on the bestselling book by Graham Norton - but where was the series filmed?
Brunswick Village murder accused pair could stand trial next year over alleged fatal street attack
Sarah Shorter and Alan Richards are alleged to have murdered Douglas Moffat in Brunswick Village
Andy Burnham makes 'clear commitment' to return for Great North Run next year
The Prime Minister made history by taking part in the half-marathon on Sunday, raising money for Changing Lives
Mourners line the streets as 'party queen' who died in North East house blaze laid to rest
Natalie McDonald, 34, tragically died alongside her seven-year-old niece Valentine Foster
Tragedy as two North East men die during Great North Run after collapsing
Both participants were 25-years-old and from the North East, it has been confirmed
Meet the cast of Geordie Coppers as new TV show filmed in Newcastle starts on Channel 4
After a lot of teasers, Geordie Coppers launches on Monday night with its first episode airing on Channel 4
Woman diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia after months of nightmares
"They told me A&E were expecting me and to pack a bag and take a friend."
Andy Burnham cancels engagements following death of his father
Downing Street has made the announcement
Family of fallen police officer killed in A66 crash speak out after support on day of his funeral
PC Tom Clough's relatives thanked people for the outpouring of love on the day of his ceremonial funeral
Photos of Gateshead flooding clean-up with 'incredibly difficult repair' to come
Northumbrian Water has issued an update on the situation today, with several road closures still in place to facilitate the use of heavy machinery
Searches for missing Northumberland man continue as murder suspects told they will not be charged
The 36-year-old has not been seen since May
Plans to demolish Jesmond social club for 40 new homes could be approved this week
Councillors will decide on Friday whether to allow the demolition of the derelict Royal British Legion Club in Jesmond, where developers want to build a new apartment block
North East postcodes among 70 UK areas hit by Royal Mail delays - full list
Royal Mail says delays can happen due to a number of factors, such as sickness absence, resourcing or other reasons