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Solar eclipse LIVE: Time and best place to view in North East as up to 90% of the sun covered
This blog will bring you updates on the solar eclipse, including timings, viewing advice, and coverage of the special moment
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'Smell of death' at North East house where dogs and rabbits tragically died
An RSPCA officer has spoken of the stench at the property in Ferryhill where six dogs and three rabbits were found dead
Andy Burnham to hold emergency Cobra meeting amid ‘extreme heat’ warning and wildfires
Prime Miniister to chair meeting this Wednesday afternoon
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Stark ambulance service helmet warning as bike and scooter incidents jump 25%
We need to wear our helmets when taking bikes or scooters out, ambulance service bosses said.
DVLA alert for UK drivers told to 'spread the cost'
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has a reminder for millions of motorists
Major update on Newcastle Central Motorway roadworks - and it's good news
The £9 million renovation works on the Central Motorway began exactly a year ago and have led to major disruption
North East thug kicked and stamped on partner's head while on bail for two earlier attacks
Liam Evans subjected the woman to three episodes of serious violence which left her with multiple injuries
Community mental health support organisation in Gateshead hopes for expansion amid new funding
A new community organisation wishes to spread "hope" to people who could otherwise fall through the gaps.
Plans for over 300 homes in Annitsford lodged with North Tyneside Council
Homes England has applied for permission for the construction of hundreds of houses on former agricultural land in Annitsford
'We were lucky to walk away' - Woman opens up after terrifying A1 crash
Michelle was left with cuts and bruises after narrowly avoiding a head-on collision this weekend
Every update as 60 homes evacuated and bomb squad alerted after 'suspicious item' found
Officers are investigating the discovery of a 'suspicious item' and have asked people to avoid the area
Washington fire LIVE: Smoke seen for miles as flames engulf building in industrial estate
The incident, on the Crowther Industrial Estate, mirrors a similar which took place less than two weeks ago in the same place
Photos of firefighters battling Washington fire at industrial estate with huge plumes of smoke
The Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service has sent a large response to the incident on the Crowther Industrial Estate
EuroMillions results LIVE: Winning Lottery numbers for Tuesday, August 11
The winning National Lottery numbers for tonight's EuroMillions and Thunderball draws
Winning EuroMillions and Thunderball numbers for Tuesday's £14m jackpot
All of the important details about the Euromillions and Thunderball draws
Police update after 'suspicious item' found in Stanley dealt with by bomb squad
Durham Constabulary has shared the latest from the scene, after 60 homes on Robert Terrace in Shield Row were evacuated
'Killer driver took away my son's future as a dad' - Mum's horror after teenager admits crime
Julie McDonald said she had been "numb" since Andrew Robson's death at just 29.
DWP to revoke driving licences for 2 years - rules give 3 exceptions
From October the harsh new sanctions will be used - including taking money direct from people's bank accounts as part of anti-fraud push
Prudhoe Veterans Club recognised as first of pioneering support hubs
It follows an investment of almost £1 million pledged by the Government
Date Perseid meteor shower will reach its peak this week - and the best time frame to look for the Perseids
You could see up to 100 meteors per hour during the Perseid meteor shower.