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Newcastle council house rents set for 4.8% hike as bosses promise repairs improvement
Councillors are expected to sign off next week on a rent hike of 4.8% for thousands of council housing tenants in Newcastle
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Set For Life results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for Monday, February 9
Tonight's Set For Life could see one player scoop £10,000 every month for 30 years
Key details as road reopens after pedestrian dies on A19
A man in his 50s was sadly declared dead at the scene after emergency services were called to the area shortly before 7am this morning
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Two arrested after car smashes into North Shields beauty salon
Police were called to Nile Street in North Shields on Sunday evening
Worker caused North East charity to 'vanish overnight' by blowing £285,000 of funds on gambling
Jodie Robson, of Sunderland, stole huge sums from Pennywell Youth Project, which had helped those in a deprived area since the 1990s
Michelin Guide Ceremony LIVE: Updates and watch here as 2026 Michelin Stars awarded
The Michelin Guide Ceremony for the UK and Ireland 2026 will take place at on Monday 9th February in Dublin. We are here to bring you news as it happens with new Michelin Stars announced at the event, attended by the biggest names in hospitality.
Tyneside pub attack victim realised he'd been stabbed when he woke to find duvet soaked in blood
Jack Gilroy had been repeatedly refused entry to a pub in South Tyneside when he plunged a knife into the chest of a customer as he left
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Woman broke bone in back when she jumped from window to escape attack
A woman broke a bone in her back and fractured her ankle when she jumped from a first floor window to escape an attack by her boyfriend.
Police update after gunshots fired at County Durham house in 'targeted attack'
Police responded after a firearm was discharged at a home in Newton Hall with officers continuing the investigation
British Army officer killed in Northumberland 'served common good of humanity'
Captain Muldowney, who was shot dead in Otterburn during a live-fire training exercise, has been described as 'rising star'
Drivers risk up to £5,000 fine and points on licence for 'harmless' move in rain
Motoring experts have pointed out what the law says about driving when it is raining and just when you might find yourself in trouble
Wildlife hospital planned as North East charity submits application for 'hub of excellence'
Animal rescue charity Pawz for Thought has submitted a planning application for a new wild animal veterinary referral centre
Full police statement as pedestrian dies in A19 collision and road closed for investigations
A 50-year-old man died at the scene after a collision on the A19 near the Norton turn-off just before 7am on Monday, February 9
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Les Dennis heading to North East in hit comedy musical Waitress
One of the UK’s best-known entertainers, Les Dennis, is set to serve up a slice of musical comedy in Sunderland.
See the areas of Gateshead where the most anti social behaviour was reported over December
Find out which Gateshead neighbourhoods reported the highest anti social behaviour incidents in December 2025.
Riverside homes plan submitted for historic North East heritage site
Plans have been submitted for new homes at the riverside heritage site
North East family informed as man dies after being pulled from water in Whitby
A 75-year-old man was pulled from the water at Khyber Pass in Whitby on Sunday evening and was sadly pronounced dead at the scene
Families using Ovo, E.on, Octopus and more told to check three places for energy bill help
People who have fallen behind on their bills have been urged to get extra support
Newcastle baker wins Gladiators heat after nail-biting finish on BBC show
A bakery owner from Newcastle competed in the latest episode of the new series of BBC's Gladiators on Saturday night
Tragedy as baby dies in hospital after falling ill at North East home
The baby was taken to hospital but was pronounced dead a short time later, police officers confirmed