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Former Newcastle actor who starred in Hollywood film before fall from grace dies aged 55
Former Hollywood actor Jason Hoganson was released prematurely from prison in 2024 among hundreds of prisoners freed to cut jail overcrowding
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The evidence you need to challenge 'up to £160' council parking fines
This template includes exactly what to say and the proof drivers need to get
All you need to know as 83 free breakfast clubs to open across North East
More than 80 new government-funded breakfast clubs launch across the region, offering places for up to 18,000 more children and saving working parents up to £450 a year
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Warning to UK households with a driveway at risk of £130 fine over little-known rule
Motorists can run into trouble if their cars encroach outside driveways
Plans for a huge expansion of a County Durham housing estate unveiled
A planning application has been submitted for a new 468-home development at a County Durham estate
UK supermarkets could introduce major change to prices affecting all customers
Dynamic pricing is already used in entertainment and travel industries, but it could be brought in by supermarkets, it has been warned
Former TV Dragon Sara Davies teams up with sister to launch new business podcast
'Our Helen and I want to offer a safe space each week in the podcast and community where we can all learn by sharing our learnings, losses and wins'
Major boost for bus passengers as North East sees share of £3 million funding
The announcement means more people can enjoy getting around on the bus for less
Three big names 'locked in battle' to be new Strictly Come Dancing hosts
The latest betting update on who will be Strictly Come Dancing's new hosts have three stars on thew same odds
Nissan pulls UK powertrain work from £50m North East factory Jatco
Jatco is majority-owned by Nissan but it is now having to explore alternative options
DWP's £50m fund for vulnerable households explained as prices soar
Support package aims to alleviate heating oil costs for affected households
Baby boy's skeleton was found by workers under floorboards wrapped in 1910 newspaper, inquest hears
The unknown baby skeleton was discovered by a contractor at a home in Bishop Auckland
Police search for missing North East man last seen leaving home in early hours
William, who is 56-years-old, left his home in the Wynyard area in the early hours of April 13, and hasn't been seen since
Metro service suspended as paramedics attend medical emergency at Haymarket station
Services were suspended on the Green and Yellow lines between Haymarket and Jesmond in both directions shortly after 7am
Murder arrest over Redheugh Bridge disturbance that sparked major River Tyne search for man
A 48-year-old woman has been questioned over an incident on the Redheugh Bridge with a man believed to have 'entered the water'
Killer Ian Huntley was hit 'multiple times with a metal bar' in Frankland Prison as inquest opens
The inquest of child killer Ian Huntley, 52, has been formally opened in County Durham
Ian Huntley inquest: Updates on probe into death of child murderer after alleged prison attack
The Soham killer died at the Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle following the alleged assault at HMP Frankland
17 cute North East cats and dogs searching for their forever homes
These beautiful pets are all looking to find their forever home in the North East.
'I've tried everything' - Fury over faulty intercom at Newcastle tower block as parcels go missing
Chris Winter says he is missing parcels and medication as people are unable to ring him on the intercom
DWP issues urgent 'high alert' Winter Fuel warning to pensioners
The Winter Fuel Payment is a vital lifeline for many vulnerable people