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Covid cases rise as Newcastle hospitals see sharp jump in admissions
Hospitalisations due to Covid-19 have spiked with Newcastle seeing more hospital admissions in September than the previous six months combined
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Lorry crash LIVE: Updates as Metros resume after HGV hits bridge at Fellgate
Metro services have resumed between Pelaw and Brockley Whins following the collision in the Fellgate area
Manchester dad thought numb mouth was dental issue but got brain tumour diagnosis
Jamie Kehoe, 31, from Stretford, went to his dentist with his numb mouth, only for them not to find anything wrong
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Ashington crash LIVE: Police cordon after car smashes into club with air ambulance called
A car has crashed into The Mortimer on North Seaton Road in Ashington, Northumberland, with emergency services at the scene
Yorkshire Wildlife Park tiger attack victim named and pictured for first time
The man, believed to be in his mid-20s, has been named and pictured for the first time after he died following a tiger attack at Yorkshire Wildlife Park.
Leam Lane police incident LIVE: Elderly man dies after being hit by car with teen arrested
A huge emergency response descended on the Wealcroft Estate on Leam Lane, Gateshead, where a man in his 70s tragically died
More than £1 million worth of suspected illegally imported cigarettes and tobacco seized in North East raid
The haul included more than 180,00 packets of cigarettes
'Belta!' - Prisoners celebrate early HMP Durham release under Andy Burnham scheme
Around 650 criminals were due to be released from prisons around the country on Tuesday, including those at a North East jail
Two people arrested over alleged attack near Wallsend primary school
A man, in his 20s, was seriously injured in Hadrian Park incident
Two new bridges could be built over River Tyne under new vision to revamp Newcastle and Gateshead
A regeneration masterplan for central Tyneside envisions the building of two footbridges connecting Newcastle and Gateshead, as well as 16,000 new homes
Health bosses settle debate on whether you should stay at home if you have Covid
The UK Health Security Agency and the NHS have advice on what you should do if you fall ill with Covid
DWP gives new update on assessment 'delays' with target explained
A minister has explained what is happening to cut a backlog
Breaking Bad star RJ Mitte 'takes his own life' at 34 as cast share heartbreak
The 34-year-old actor had cerebral palsy and was a passionate disability advocate
Yorkshire Wildlife Park victim made 'chilling' three word comment to tiger before death
Eyewitnesses say the man talked to the tiger after entering its enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park in Doncaster. Police confirmed he died at the scene following the attack on 10 October 2026.
NHS advice on when a child with a cold needs medical attention
NHS guidance explains how to care for children with colds, including fluids and pain relief
Fury as £55 million for Northumberland road will not be provided by Government
The Government say it can only fund projects that will deliver value for money for taxpayers
Bed bugs on Qantas Perth to Rome flight as antihistamine supplies run out
Passengers on Qantas flight QF5 from Perth to Rome claimed they were bitten by bed bugs during the 16-hour journey
DWP explains exactly how bank checks will work for people who claim three benefits
The bank checks will affect people who claim Universal Credit, Pension Credit or New Style Employment and Support Allowance
Six Flags temporarily closes nine roller coasters after fatal incident at Georgia park
Six Flags has temporarily closed nine roller coasters across six theme parks as a precaution following a fatal incident on a ride at Six Flags Over Georgia
Gateshead Council workers denied access for home repairs over 2,000 times costing £90,000
Council workers have not been able to gain access to homes for repairs, including emergency ones, thousands of times.