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A1 closed LIVE: Road shut after collision on southbound carriageway near Seaton Burn
The crash has occurred between the Shotton and Dinnington turn off and Junction 80 for the A19 at Seaton Burn
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'Stupid' teenagers spotted firing guns from the hip at Tyneside Metro station
John Tyas and Kai Gray left Metro passengers alarmed after shooting pellets from imitation firearms
Nissan's Sunderland factory could build Chinese cars under new agreement
The under pressure car maker has partnered with Chery
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Teenager killed in knife attack to be honoured with new football pitch in Gateshead
Tomasz was just 14 when he was knifed in the chest by teenager Leighton Amies, close to his home in Gateshead'
Planning for new Northumberland woodland underway by Forestry England
The move will see more green spaces in Northumberland, and better environments for wildlife
Meet the 100-year-old who celebrated his birthday with a charity walk and a cup of tea
George Stafford has been described as a 'true inspiration'
Three Royal Navy members die after helicopter crash-lands in Devon training exercise
The head of the Navy called it a "huge shock" as an investigation is underway
How 700,000 free school breakfasts have transformed mornings for North East families
The Government's free breakfast club programme has served 10 million meals to over 300,000 children in schools across England since launching
'I seem to make you angry', woman writes to partner in last letter before he stabbed her
Annabel Rook indicated she wanted to leave her partner of 10 years Clifton George in a letter
Missing wallaby returns to North East farm after escaping four days ago
Wally has been reunited with his brother at SCNE - At the Farm, in Leadgate, after escaping on Saturday afternoon
'Disappointment' as North East toilet to help severely disabled trashed by vandals
A WC for disabled people in a Wallsend park is now out of commission following vandalism over the weekend.
Woman suffers serious injuries in Northumberland two-car crash
Dudley Lane in Cramlington was closed for several hours after the crash on Tuesday night
Durham mum turned life-changing experience into top fashion business loved by Molly-Mae and Vogue Williams
Durham mum turns premature birth experience into sustainable fashion studio supporting other mothers
Ian Huntley murder LIVE: Updates as prisoner in court accused of HMP Frankland killing
Anthony Russell is appearing at Newcastle Crown Court accused of murdering Ian Huntley at the County Durham prison
One person hospitalised after one-vehicle collision at Blue House roundabout
Part of the road was blocked following the collision due to damage to a lamp post
CCTV images released as police investigate assault in Newcastle
The incident happened inside a premises on Station Road, Newcastle
Police pelted with bricks at 'unacceptable' Henry Nowak demonstration, Home Secretary says
Protestors were seen throwing missiles and bricks at riot police which the Home Secretary has slammed as "unacceptable"
Tyneside charity highlight 'lifelong' health benefits of breastfeeding and bust new baby myths
Newcastle-based charity Healthworks believes supporting mums to successfully breastfeed can have a "lifelong impact" on the region's health
County Durham women's project fears appearing 'less welcoming and safe' after suspected arson attack
Aspire Learning, Support and Wellbeing in Chester-le-Street is thought to have been the victim of an arson attack, while there have been a series of vandalism incidents reported in recent months
Newcastle fan enjoys 'really cool' hospital visit from Joelinton and Kieran Trippier
Charlie Denholm met two of his NUFC heroes whilst on the dialysis unit at the Great North Children's Hospital