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A1 Newcastle crash LIVE: Three mile tailbacks due to 'investigation work'
The southbound side of the major route has been closed for several hours, after the two-vehicle crash took place
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American Covid distinguishing symptom emerges as hospital admissions rise 50%
The XFG variant, also known as Stratus or 'American Covid', is spreading across the UK
Gateshead predator who raped teen after giving her alcohol is jailed for nine years
Connor Quinn denied raping the young girl but was found guilty at trial - he is now starting a long stint behind bars
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Change £12,570 tax allowance threshold Monday update as Treasury to respond
A campaign calling on Chancellor John Healey to raise frozen personal allowance from £12,570 to £20,000 has hit a key target as support soars
Advice for pensioners on how to stay warm in winter without heating
The Polar Vortex could add to winter conditions in the UK with potential of snow
Krakow gunman suspect dies as police probe deaths of his mother, father and sister
The suspected gunman who killed six people in the Krakow shooting on Saturday has died in hospital
Multi-vehicle crash to close busy Northumberland road 'until morning' with police at scene
Collision investigation work is being carried out
Despicable son stole Pandora bracelets from own mum then pawned them in Newcastle
Dale Wood took the jewellery from his mother's home to fund his drug addiction
Homeless woman died 11 days after North East prison release following 'missed opportunity'
A report found that Kate Allen, who died of sepsis and cardiogenic shock, was not found accommodation upon her release as she was in hospital at the time
Inside an 'impressive' Northumberland detached home in a 'popular' village for sale at £1.1million
Chestnut Lodge, in Medburn, has four bedrooms, is situated on a 'sought-after' road, and is being marketed by Brunton Residential
Full list of North East roadworks and road closures in place this week
Here are all the planned road closures and roadworks across the region for the week beginning Monday, November 9
Tyneside burglar tried to claim squatters' rights after breaking into family home and changing locks
Stephen Nott gained access to a North Shields flat which was used as a retirement holiday home by a family
Starbucks launching huge 'recruitment drive in the north' as part of plans to hire 7,500 new baristas
The company said the hiring spree will be particularly focused in the Midlands, north of England, Wales and Scotland, as it targets further growth north of the M25
DWP confirms state pension age rise from December 6 - check if you are affected
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed the UK state pension age will rise from 66 to 67 in stages from December 6, 2026, affecting those born on or after December 6, 1960 – check if you are among those who will wait longer for their payments
UK households urged to stock up on 6 food items ahead of Polar Vortex snow
The Met Office has warned a weakening polar vortex could push freezing Arctic air towards Britain this winter, with El Niño increasing the risk of a UK cold snap and heavy snow
Highway Code rules on motorway middle-lane hogger 'undertaking' explained by police
Middle-lane hogging can be frustrating for drivers, but police have explained exactly when overtaking on the left is and isn't allowed under the Highway Code.
Newcastle knife attacker left partner 'scarred for life' and fearing 'he would kill me'
Shaun Ellis sliced the left and right side of his then-partner's face with the blade after repeatedly punching her
Newcastle delivery driver hugged and tried to kiss woman as he handed out parcel in Hexham
Patrick Yugire, 64, admitted sexual assault when he appeared in at Newcastle Magistrates' Court
Ant and Dec to front one-off I'm A Celebrity show night before 2026 series launch
I'm A Celebrity: How To Survive The Jungle, hosted by Ant McPartlin and Dec Donnelly, will air on ITV next weekend
24 photos from 'moving' Remembrance Day Parade of Sail on the River Tyne
The Maritime Volunteer Service Northumbria Unit held the 14th Annual Remembrance Day Parade of Sail on the River Tyne