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Worker at The Hoppings in Newcastle stole woman's purse while her back was turned
Paul Dees was working on one of the rides on Newcastle's Town Moor when he stole a woman's purse
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Northumberland concern over move to give mayors power to overrule councils on planning decisions
Mayors like Kim McGuinness could be given the power to intervene in decisions over developments of more than 150 homes or any building 30 metres or taller
North East NHS opens online bookings for Winter vaccinations to protect at-risk groups
The online bookings open for vulnerable patients who could be at risk this Winter
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Newcastle woman filmed in her home and had tracker put in car in campaign of 'scary' stalking by spying ex
Michael Held spied on and tracked his former partner after they split up
A66 crash LIVE: 12 arrested after seven people killed including two police officers
Seven people, including two police officers, have died at the scene of A66 at South Bank following a pursuit of a 'suspicious vehicle'
North East to get £445m to build 3,400 council, social, and affordable homes
More families have been promised safe and affordable homes, amid a housing crisis in the North East which currently sees around 43,000 households living in unsuitable accommodation
Man charged with murder after woman dies in devastating house blaze
Pawel Kulpa is accused of killing a woman in a house fire in London, that also endangered seven others
Blood Moon lunar eclipse visible from UK this week as Moon turns red
The partial lunar eclipse will take place in the early hours of Friday, August 28, and will be visible across the UK, Ireland, Europe, Africa, North and South America
Emmerdale legend Lisa Riley speaks out over AI pregnancy posts amid fertility struggles
Lisa Riley has been open about her fertility issues in the past and has slammed the images as "horrendous"
North East councils defend school meal record amid reports of national healthy food breaches
North Tyneside, Durham, and South Tyneside councils have all stated they support healthy eating in their pupils
'No offences' found in police probe into weapons image allegedly shared by Tynemouth councillor
Northumbria Police have identified "no offences" in relation to an alleged WhatsApp post by a Tynemouth councillor revealed last week.
Winning Set for Life numbers for Monday which could win you £10,000 a month
We have everything you need to know about the Set for Life draw from August 24
Set For Life results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for Monday, August 24
Tonight's Set For Life could see one player scoop £10,000 every month for 30 years
Tragic North East officer's 'wit lifted spirits during most demanding shifts', says former boss
PC Clough combined 'professional excellence' with a wit that would lift spirits, his old boss said in a moving tribute
Government update as NHS users face extra £26 bill over prescriptions
A health minister spoke about reviewing the current policy
Newcastle late night levy set to be axed as councillors back 'reprieve' for pubs, bars, and clubs
Newcastle City Council has taken a critical step forward in efforts to abolish the late night levy charged on many hospitality venues on Tyneside
Newcastle Council issues warnings to TikTokers over 'exploitative' videos as Burnham slams covert filming
Newcastle City Council has served two warning notices telling content creators not to record any member of the public without their informed consent
Criminal records of four VW occupants killed in A66 horror crash revealed
Four of the five males killed after the VW they were in was travelling the wrong way down the A66 and hit a police car - had criminal records
Gateshead crash LIVE: Updates as Felling Bypass closed due to 5-vehicle collision
The A184 Park Road is closed heading eastbound following a collision
North East mum-of-12 shares heartbreak after two babies were stillborn and calls for changes
Louise Temple said her most recent two pregnancies had ended in heartbreak.