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Starmer urged to back Maya's Law and deliver 'real change' after North East toddler's murder
The Prime Minister has been urged to back new safeguarding measures to protect children, after the murder of a North East toddler.
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‘We are pricing people out of education’ - Kate Osborne MP’s concerns about student loan interest rates
The Jarrow and Gateshead East MP highlights the obscene interest rates faced by graduates.
Family of missing Washington man desperate for him to return home two weeks since last sighting
Chris Davies was last seen on February 11 with new CCTV footage updates of his last known moments shared six days ago
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Bride to be who broke woman's nose while out on her hen night is behind bars
A bride-to-be who broke another woman's nose while out on her hen night has been put behind bars.
Ian Huntley attack is second time killer has been treated in North East hospitals after serious assault
Soham murder Ian Huntley is understood to be in a critical condition at the Royal Victoria Infirmary after suffering serious injuries
Two North East teenagers missing after failing to return to home
15-year-old girls Summer and Hollie, who are believed to be together, were reported missing on Wednesday evening
Moment Gateshead bomb hoaxer taped clock to petrol can outside shop as a 'stupid joke'
John Maughan, of Morpeth, caused residents to be evacuated and an army bomb disposal unit to be called to Birtley
What Ian Huntley is serving a life sentence for at 'monster mansion' HMP Frankland
Killer Ian Huntley has been hospitalised after being attacked at HMP Frankland
Hoaxer caused mass panic when planted fake bomb on lamppost outside Nisa store
A hoaxer who caused mass panic when he planted a fake bomb on a lamppost outside a Nisa store as a "joke" has been put behind bars.
Ian Huntley attack in HMP Frankland - key details
The child killer was attacked by a fellow inmate at HMP Frankland earlier today and is 'fighting for his life'
'I served in same prison as Ian Huntley – what I witnessed was truly horrific'
A former inmate at HMP Frankland from Stanley, Durham, has detailed horrific violence inside the Category A prison where Soham killer Ian Huntley was left fighting for his life after a brutal attack
Rogue animal rescue centre uncovered as horrific scene of 40 dead pets
Oaveed Rahman, 27, pleaded guilty to causing unnecessary suffering to animals and fraud at Save A Paw rescue centre in Essex
We’ve launched our North East talent programme for our tour of short plays
A North East theatre company has launched its latest talent programme.
Traitors star Rachel Duffy's heartbreak as mum dies just days after BBC show win
Rachel Duffy was one of the standout stars of the hit BBC show Traitors, but just days after she was crowned the winner, she was met with the devastating news that her mother had passed away
Inside 'Monster Mansion' jail HMP Frankland where Ian Huntley left for dead
Ian Huntley who is serving life sentences for the murders of Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman was attacked at HMP Frankland this morning
Controversial Penshaw Monument café plans set for crunch council vote
A new café could be added to the site - but the plans are not straightforward
North East GP highlights 'invisible' unpaid carers after trip to meet the King
A top GP is pushing to highlight the hidden toll of being an unpaid carer - and has been honoured for her efforts with a royal visit.
'Key sign' after NHS warning of 'second surge' in highly contagious vomiting bug
People are being given advice to reduce the spread
Year on since Gateshead Council classed kids in care as protected characteristic
A year on from acknowledging those with social care experience have a protected characteristic, Gateshead Council continues to attempt to level the playing field
Ian Huntley police statement in full as child killer attacked in HMP Frankland
The child murderer was transported to hospital shortly before 10am after being attacked by a fellow inmate at HMP Frankland