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Met Office warning as 'Arctic maritime air mass' brings up to six-inches of snow to North East
An Arctic maritime air mass is bringing freezing temperatures and up to 15cm (6ins) of snow to parts of the North East this weekend, with Met Office yellow warnings in place for Newcastle
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Who is Conkers on Masked Singer? Act sparks identity 'mystery' as other ITV finalists rumbled
The Masked Singer final airs on ITV on Saturday night and Conkers will take on Moth and Toastie for the title
North East super slimmer's joy as 7st weight loss features in national magazine
Nicola Graham, 54, from East Boldon, has lost 7st, dropping from 16 stone 13Ibs to 9 Stone 13Ibs since January 2024
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Paedophile recalled to jail after failing to disclose relationship with pregnant mum died in his cell
Allan Waddup was initially jailed for eight years for sexual offences against a child
North East mum stole almost £35,000 from family business and spent it on bills and holidays
Sarah Gray, 40, admitted fraud by abuse of her position after stealing from her then employer
Gladiators TV schedule change as NUFC FA Cup tie delays show's start time
BBC show Gladiators will not start until 8pm due to the Newcastle versus Aston Villa FA Cup tie.
The cats looking for their 'forever homes' at RSPCA North East adoption centre
There are currently 13 cats who are looking for a new family at the Great Ayton Animal Centre, and you can see pictures of them all here
'Like my legs had turned to wood’ - North East paralegal on shock diagnosis that left him in hospital for months
Jack Warren suddenly developed Guillain-Barre syndrome
10 Guinness World Records created in the North East that still stand today
They all still remain in the Guinness World Records list
Pervert who sexually assaulted stranger outside busy Newcastle bar arrested after victim gave chase
Hussein Mann randomly sexually assaulted the woman as she celebrated New Year's Eve
Be prepared for winter blackouts – how Jackery’s portable power can help you stay switched on
Britain has been battered by storms all winter, causing power cuts which have left thousands in the dark. But a few small steps can help you prepare and remain calm.
HMRC explains four times pensioners must repay their DWP Winter Fuel Payment
Pensioners who received the Winter Fuel Payment may need to repay the money in four specific circumstances
North East man sexually assaulted boy after deliberately not taking his medication
He approached one of two boys pushing bikes up a hill before sexually assaulting one of them
Hour-by-hour Newcastle weather forecast for Sunday amid North East snow warning
A yellow weather warning for snow and ice is in place for the North East, warning people to expect disruption on Sunday, February 15
North East police officer who damaged tyres on ex partner's car in 'targeted and considered' act sacked
PC Trevor Brookes, of Durham Constabulary, was convicted of criminal damage in November last year
'Think twice' before accessing private pension pot as HMRC warns of penalties
HMRC has warned people to be wary of pension withdrawals
Two thirds of Northumberland adults now classed as overweight or obese
Officers warned obesity was now the "social norm" in the county
People brave a dip in the North Sea at Whitley Bay as the sun makes a welcome return
The bright blue skies follow weeks of dark and wet weather across the region
Families set to travel for less this half-term as ‘Kids Go Free’ returns to the North East
‘Kids Go Free’ is returning across the North East this February half-term.
Northumberland Freemasons donate £1,000 to support training to help breast cancer survivors
The North East Nipple Project will use the cash to fund advanced areola tattooing and skin camouflage training