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NHS trust admits delays on £35m new hospital are 'not ideal' after contractor went bust
Merit Construction went into administration midway through the construction of the hospital
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'We deserve transparency' - Anger as Government refuses to reveal concerns over £95m college move
An MP has urged education chiefs to come clean, amid a continuing lack of clarity over the problems which led the Government to step in over the building of South Tyneside College's new campus
Call to revive Newcastle pedestrianisation plans and end 'dysfunctional mess' in city centre
After the announcement of new restrictions on Blackett Street, campaigners are urging Newcastle City Council to revisit a bold transformation of the city centre's road network
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Peter Reid 'honoured' to take on Great North Run at 70 for Sir Bobby Robson Foundation
The former Sunderland manager, who played for England under Sir Bobby, is raising money for the charity's new cancer drug trial centre
No end in sight for Berwick's new hospital six years after planning permission granted
The project stalled after the previous contractor went into administration
Police officer injured and six boys arrested following collision in Sunderland
A Durham Constabulary police officer was conducting enquiries following reports of a stolen vehicle
Sunderland incident LIVE: Updates as Police officer injured and six boys arrested
A police cordon is in place on a busy Sunderland road following an incident on Wednesday morning
DVSA safety alert as drivers urged to 'check' their cars this month
Motorists should complete the checks before planning any journeys
Eleven fire appliances tackle blaze on a North East industrial estate as firefighters work into next day
Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service said call operators received a high volume of calls due to smoke being visible from the A1, A194 and the Sunderland Highway
North East knifepoint robber threatened to 'cut up' two 15-year-olds on bus
Keaton Price left the youths frightened after forcing them to hand over their phones
Tributes to inspiring NHS consultant and pioneer in Tyneside's Nigerian community
Dr Nwachukwu James Nwabineli was a man who cared deeply for and gave generously to his community
Perseid meteor shower set to follow solar eclipse in second night sky treat
Those who stay up late could enjoy a dazzling post-eclipse display
Major police update after bomb squad called to Stanley street as two arrested
Durham Constabulary has shared the latest after 60 homes on Robert Terrace in Shield Row were evacuated on Tuesday
Washington fire LIVE: 11 fire engines tackle industrial estate blaze with incident 'ongoing'
The incident, on the Crowther Industrial Estate, mirrors a similar which took place less than two weeks ago in the same place
Northumberland A1 fight to go to Prime Minister after Government refuses to act
Northumberland County Council leader has said he cannot accept a lack of action on the problem road
Inside the North East house of horrors where animals died and others were rescued
A 'strong stench of death' was described by the investigator who uncovered the awful situation at the North East home
North East mum assaulted by another mother after complaining about noisy children
Billy-Jo Ryan was found guilty of assaulting the woman in the street after the bust-up over screaming children
'Smell of death' at North East house where dogs and rabbits tragically died
An RSPCA officer has spoken of the stench at the property in Ferryhill where six dogs and three rabbits were found dead
Andy Burnham to hold emergency Cobra meeting amid ‘extreme heat’ warning and wildfires
Prime Miniister to chair meeting this Wednesday afternoon
Stark ambulance service helmet warning as bike and scooter incidents jump 25%
We need to wear our helmets when taking bikes or scooters out, ambulance service bosses said.