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North East swear words wanted to help linguists map regional dialects
Academics at a university want to create a snapshot of how English is spoken in 2026 at a time when the language is evolving faster than ever
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Martin Lewis' council tax shake-up sees most vulnerable taxpayers protected
The newly announced policy is intended to protect vulnerable households
Decision on new flats for adults with learning disabilities in Forest Hall delayed
North Tyneside Council has paused a decision on the construction of eight flats for those with learning disabilities and autism
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Missing cat Binky found 200 miles away after 10 years - but owner can't get her back
Binky, a Persian/Burmese cross-breed cat, was just a year old when she vanished from her home in Paignton, Devon, and was traced via her microchip a decade later living near London
North East property served three month closure order due to drug use and anti-social behaviour
Anyone who enters the property on Council Terrace in the Sulgrave area will be prosecuted, Northumbria Police says
Tyneside family 'left with nothing' after major fire hoping to make fresh start in new home
Paul McSherry and his family escaped their upstairs apartment with help from a neighbour, and they are now trying to rebuild their lives
'Parent's worst nightmare' as teen's new Snapchat friendship turns into horror
Benjamin Mitchell harassed the 15-year-old on Snapchat for four months
DWP introducing four major changes affecting Universal Credit, PIP and ESA
The Department for Work and Pensions has 'accepted' four of the five recommendations which people claiming these benefits need to know
Alan Shearer launches £1m fundraiser to expand centre as demand from families soars
The Alan Shearer Centre in the West End of Newcastle now has more than 10,000 members and needs a second hydrotherapy pool
New Northumberland Aldi could create up to 40 full-time jobs
Plans for a new store in Morpeth have been submitted which the retailer says would deliver a '£7million investment into the local economy'
Anyone taking statins issued warning as millions told to avoid 'toxic' drink
NHS warns people taking statins should steer clear of grapefruit juice as it could increase your risk of side effects
Keir Starmer urged to issue work from home order as fuel prices soar
Former Government adviser Professor Nick Butler warned diesel prices could rise well above £2 per litre by May as the Iran war fuel crisis deepens
New NHS strategy published to curb 'medical misogyny' supported by Wes Streeting
Vicky Pattison went on Good Morning Britain to support the government's actions after she raised awareness last year
Man fighting for life after suffering head injury in Byker Metro Station attack
Police taped off an area outside the Metro station as part of an investigation with those responsible for the attack fleeing the scene
RNLI volunteers save nine lives off North East coast as crews launched hundreds of times last year
Crews from Berwick-upon-Tweed to Hartlepool were called out 355 times last year, with Tynemouth one of the busiest stations
Martin Lewis issues urgent warning to UK households that need to 'act now'
Martin Lewis urges households to lock in fixed energy rates before the price cap is predicted to jump 14% on July 1
North East pub set for major revamp under new plans
Plans for the pub include creating an outside bar
Major UK energy firm plunges into administration making all staff redundant
GivEnergy Ltd, one of the UK's largest manufacturers of battery storage systems, has entered administration after posting a £5.4m loss
Major airline collapses into liquidation with all flights cancelled
Dove Airlines, an Indian charter carrier founded in 2007, has formally entered voluntary liquidation after ceasing all flight operations in 2022
David Haye left fuming on I'm A Celebrity with viewers surprised By Gemma Collins' reaction
I'm A Celebrity South Africa fans were left confused by Gemma Collins' reaction