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Washington fire LIVE: 'Several explosions' as major blaze tears through factory
A huge fire is ongoing at a factory on the Crowther Industrial Estate with an eyewitness hearing 'several explosions'
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Huge Washington factory leads to 'high volume' of emergency calls as smoke seen for miles
Flames and smoke can be seen coming from the building at the Crowther Industrial Estate, with firefighters and police on the scene of the major blaze
Northumbria detective sacked after saying 'all men' were rapists and should be given curfew
Detective Constable Rachel Fletcher, of Northumbria Police, also described transgender women as "c***ks in frocks"
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Photos show behind the scenes of major Port of Tyne crane and container ship salvage operations
The operation took over 10 hours to complete, 12 days after the collision which caused up to one billion nurdles to spill into the River Tyne and spread along the North East coast
Whitby's famous Whale Bone Arch to be replaced with £70,000 bronze replica
Whitby's Whale Bone Arch has been a prominent feature of the town's West Cliff for more than 170 years, but the current structure is deteriorating due to exposure to the elements
Supergirl movie star visits patients at Newcastle RVI - just up the road from where she grew up
Supergirl star Eve Ridley said Newcastle's Royal Victoria Infirmary "means a great deal to me".
Man arrested in connection with viral Sunderland 'racial abuse' video
A 44-year-old man is in police custody
Tributes paid to serving county councillor labelled 'compassionate heart' of Reform group
Coun Arty Hume died this week at the age of 71
'Heartless' funeral director who gave families wrong ashes jailed for 20 years
Statements from more than 200 victims were read in court, with many who chose to read them in person breaking down in tears
Prolific North East shoplifter who bragged 'I can do what I want' stole prosecco, cheese and Easter eggs
James Adams brazenly stole items from shops with no intention of paying time and time again
North East area ranked among top 10 most at risk of wildfires in the UK
See the threat level where you live or in areas you plan to visit on holiday using our interactive map
Northumbria Police detective who said all men were rapists guilty of gross misconduct
Detective Constable Rachel Fletcher, of Northumbria Police, has been subject to a misconduct hearing
'Lovable' teenager died due to 'tragic accident' after tractor overturned at County Durham farm, inquest hears
Aaron Anderson's death on Boxing Day 2025 was a "tragic accident" a coroner has ruled
Thousands still own 'banned' XL Bully - rules and when to report
XL Bully dogs were banned back in 2024
North East hospital errors contributed to tragic death of eight-year-old boy
Lucas Tarran, aged 8, was due to have his appendix removed at the University Hospital of North Tees in September 2023 but suffered a severe bronchospasm while being intubated under anaesthetic, a Lucas Tarran inquest has concluded
Wellness entrepreneur lands £50k investment to expand her Tyneside-based business
Cassdandra Sonma Ukoabi worked as a nurse while she got her idea off the ground
Southport killer Axel Rudakubana charged with assaults on prison staff at Belmarsh
On Friday, the Metropolitan Police said he had been charged with assaulting an emergency worker
August deadline warning for millions to qualify for £150 off energy bills
Families are being urged to check whether they are entitled to the rebate and they must make sure they fulfil the criteria
'Black Widow' Pamela Gwinnett lands at Manchester Airport after Tenerife arrest
Pamela Gwinnett, 63, was sentenced to six years in jail for fraud by abuse of position and theft after conning a vulnerable pensioner out of almost £300,000
Travellers going on holiday warned of infection that causes explosive diarrhoea
Health experts say common sources of cyclospora outbreaks include contaminated food such as salad, soft fruit and herbs - here are more details