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North East murder investigation shifts focus back to Leeds sightings
Detectives investigating the disappearance of Donna Keogh are focusing on Leeds sightings as they search for answers 28 years after she vanished
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Ambulance delays during power cut 'possibly contributed' to North East grandfather's death
Peter Coates died after calling 999 when a power cut stopped his oxygen machines and ambulance took 47 minutes to arrive
Chuck Norris dies aged 86 after medical emergency in Hawaii
Chuck Norris, the legendary martial arts icon and Walker Texas Ranger star, has died aged 86 following a medical emergency in Hawaii, with his family sharing an emotional tribute
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Newcastle writing centre gets £2.5m boost from Northumbria University
It is hoped that the centre in the city's old post office will make Newcastle a leading centre for the writing and publishing industries
Council plans multi-million pound refit and demolition for 'problem' Newcastle city centre offices
Newcastle City Council has signed off spending plans to try and turn around its fortunes at The Core and Higham House, deemed as two underperforming council-owned office blocks
Ricky Hatton cause of death confirmed as family members weep at verdict
Boxing legend Ricky Hatton was found at his £1.7million home in Hyde, Greater Manchester on September 14 last year, aged 46
Lout on licence from jail hit Newcastle casino worker on head with vodka bottle
Lewis O'Neil has now been recalled to prison after he admitted attacking the victim in the city centre
Brenda Blethyn on leaving ITV's Vera after 14 years 'nice to hang up the mac and hat'
Brenda Blethyn has opened up about her true feelings following the end of ITV's Vera after 14 years and how she had to "behave herself" on her new Channel 4 drama
Armed cops swarm Mandley Park in Salford as man in gym vest detained in massive police response
Armed police rushed to the scene of a Salford park for what turned out to be a false alarm
'The heartbeat of the city' – What Grainger Market traders think of Newcastle landmark's £9m revamp
Big changes at Newcastle's Grainger Market have been unveiled this week, in the hope of boosting footfall and making it an attraction to rival the best in Europe
Freeview 'switched off' Government update as concerns raised over areas with poor broadband
Plans are being discussed which could see all terrestrial TV ended amid worries many could have no TV if the service is axed
Hays Travel statement after fine for 'illegally underpaying' 2,400 workers over £364,000
The Sunderland-based travel agent is one of 11 employers in the North East to be named as failing to pay workers the minimum wage
Tyne & Wear forecast to be hotter than French Riviera as sun set to shine this weekend
Tyne & Wear looks set to be warmer than the French Riviera this weekend with clear skies and sunshine and temperatures rising into 16 degrees Celsius.
DWP says over-60s with health needs can claim benefit of up to £9,747 a year as pension age climbs
A DWP minister has set out what support is available for people in their 60s as the State Pension age increases
North East employers fined for illegally underpaying workers £500,000
The 11 companies based in the North East are part of a list of almost 400 nationally that have been handed penalties for failing to meet minimum wage requirements
HMRC issues tax code 'check it' warning to avoid paying too much money
HMRC says it takes just seconds to make this important check as it could have an impact on your finances
Martin Lewis gives £16,000 ISA investment advice as Iran war causes market plunge
On ITV This Morning he gave advice to a viewer whose investment ISA dropped over £200 in three weeks amid market volatility caused by the Iran conflict
Antisocial behaviour 'cannot be allowed to define Meadow Well' after bus withdrawal
A councillor representing the Meadow Well Estate says that the majority of people are "decent, hardworking and community-minded"
10 baby names to disappear 'this year' as parents avoid them - full list
Traditional names are no longer popular
DWP update on PIP review with important date confirmed
Deadline date for PIP views which could help shape benefits for years to come