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UK flights to and from Middle East suspended until Monday, including Emirates
Emirates, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways and Virgin Atlantic are among the airlines that have issued updates
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Sherdian Smith wins prestigious Royal Television Society award for portrayal of Teeside's Ann Ming in ITV show
Sheridan Smith won Best Performance for her role in hard hitting ITV drama I Fought the Law at a star studded ceremony last night.
North East mum trapped in Dubai with children as missiles make 'villa shake'
Vicky Lynch was sunbathing when the United States and Israel launched their attacks on Iran
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Police update as Soham murderer Ian Huntley remains in hospital after prison attack
The infamous child killer is thought to have been set upon by a fellow inmate at HMP Frankland
Northumberland Wildlife Trust releases short films showcasing conservation at nature reserves
Northumberland Wildlife Trust’s Biodiversity Boost Project has produced two short films for nature lovers to watch at their leisure
Sweet success for Nexus apprentices as Metro-themed cake wins national 'Bake Off' crown
Sophie Gravill and Alex Robson wowed judges with a sponge cake replica of the famous yellow and white train, beating apprentices from all across the UK
Retired North East pilot solves problem in sky with innovative cup
Gary Day has designed the AeroCup and AromaLid which are designed with travel, safety and enjoyment in mind
Newburn incident LIVE: Updates as police officers and firefighters at riverside
A number of emergency vehicles were at the riverside in Newburn, Newcastle, on Sunday morning
All we know as serious crash closes A19 in Sunderland
Three people were taken to hospital and one person was treated at the scene following the collision on Sunday morning
Three taken to hospital after A19 crash in Sunderland as road closed for hours
The A19 was shut in both directions between the A183 and the A184 Testos northbound and the A184 and A1231 southbound following a collision
Travel expert predicts when UK to Middle East flights could restart as thousands stranded
Travel expert Simon Calder has predicted when flights between the UK and Middle East might resume after British Airways, Emirates and Qatar Airways suspended services following attacks on Iran
A19 crash LIVE: Road closed in both direction after 'serious' crash
Part of the A19 is shut in both directions after a crash on Sunday morning - Police are on the scene
NHS doctor explains when you should apply hot or cold packs to certain injuries
It's important to know the difference between hot or cold therapy, now one NHS doctor has settled the debate on the appropriate time to use either treatments on an injury
Data shows the Gateshead neighbourhoods most affected by burglaries over Christmas 2025
Find out which Gateshead neighbourhoods reported the highest incidents of burglaries in December 2025.
North East care home told to improve by inspectors who found 'safety shortfalls' after complaints
The care home is now rated "requires improvement" and was inspected after "a period of significant change" led to safety issues, staff complaints and inconsistent care
Full list of key money changes and dates in March 2026 as some benefits to end soon
The changes will be key for many people's financial diaries
Is this Newcastle's dumbest burglar? The thief who left very obvious evidence at scene of crime
Ian Brown, who scaled a fence to burgle Ruby Rae's and cause £2,000-worth of damage, was tracked down after defecating in the bar and leaving behind letters addressed to himself
Locked up: Full list of North East criminals jailed in February 2026
Courts handed out prison sentences for offences including rape, sexual assault, causing death by dangerous driving, controlling or coercive behaviour and robbery
Northumberland businesses with poor food hygiene ratings that 'need improvement'
The premises listed below, which have been inspected by the Food Standards Agency, have been rated in relation to their food safety practices
Sam Fender a double winner at Brits 2026 as fans fume at award being 'edited out' by ITV
Sam Fender won two awards at the Brit Awards 2026 in Manchester after previous wins at the annual event