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Police searching for wanted Northumberland man in connection with assault

Jamie McGowan, aged 33, is wanted in connection with a report of assault

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Team GB water polo coach Andrew McGinty found dead in hotel as staff force way into room

Andrew McGinty coached the England and Great Britain water polo squads

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Ryanair, easyJet, Jet2 and British Airways issue flight warning amid fuel fears

Reports suggest that if the Middle East disruption "continues or worsens", it will force airlines to cut flights and push up fares

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Footage shows moment car sprayed with expletive graffiti bursts into flames at busy North East junction

A person wearing a balaclava was filmed standing next to the stationary vehicle before it burst into flames

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Allotment cockerel ban petition launched after council rule-change over noise

A father and son have launched a petition urging Durham County Council to overturn its cockerel ban at allotments, warning some birds could face euthanasia

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Haunting photos of abandoned theme park loved by families for decades

The former Camelot theme park entertained families with rides themed around King Arthur before closing for good in 2012

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Bank account warning as police target millions with 'dodgy fire sticks'

Authorities say around four million households are illegally streaming with 'dodgy fire sticks' - and police are now tracing bank statements to catch them

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Airlines cancel flights and add charges amid Iran war jet fuel crisis - full list

Multiple airlines have cancelled flights or added extra charges in recent weeks as jet fuel prices surge from around $85-90 to as high as $150-200 per barrel

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'Be cautious' warning for anyone booking a holiday reservation online

A major provider was recently hit by a data breach

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Lloyds Bank update over account changes for online banking and app customers

A Lloyds customer flagged up the issue after noticing a mismatch

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Major Metrocentre housing development update with plans being sent to Government

Proposals include building 990 homes and a hotel on brownfield land around the Metrocentre in Gateshead by 2030

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North East's worst areas for fly-tipping revealed where waste is being illegally dumped

Residents across the North East are being urged to report cases of hazardous fly-tipping, including asbestos, clinical waste, or chemicals

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Northumberland drink-driver made outrageous claim to police after being pulled over

Ben Shields, who had drank half a bottle of whiskey and a pint, initially tried to claim he'd swapped seats with his passenger

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'Out of control' BMW driver injured pensioner in Newcastle crash - then things turned violent

Derrick Heron, who was three times the drink drive limit, saw red when a Good Samaritan tried to stop him leaving the scene of a collision

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Angel of the North sculptor says art is a 'fundamental tool in our survival'

Sir Antony Gormley said it was 'tragedy' that education prioritises skills purely for gainful employment

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Danger driver reversed into police car before leading officers on 80mph chase in 30mph zone

Mark Branker, of Sunderland, sparked a chase after reversing into a police car and speeding off when they pulled him over

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Unemployment falls significantly in North East - everything you need to know

Unemployment has been rising sharply in the region in recent months but new figures show a drop in the number of jobless people

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Northumberland among best UK spots for watching Lyrid Meteor Shower this week

Stargazers should head for areas with low light pollution and a "panoramic" view of the skies for the best chance of seeing the Lyrids, which peak on Wednesday

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Former Northumberland Conservative MP becomes leader of Reform council

He has served as an elected representative for Labour, the Conservatives and Reform as well as sitting as an independent

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EuroMillions results LIVE: Winning Lottery numbers for Tuesday's £126m jackpot

The winning National Lottery numbers for tonight's EuroMillions and Thunderball draws