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New and expecting parents in North East urged to sign up for free energy help
Anyone who is expecting a baby or has a child under five can join a register through Northern Gas Networks so they can receive support
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DWP PIP cuts major update as 'final recommendations' due in weeks
Sir Stephen Timms is leading a review into disability benefits
Finance boss delivers key update on Newcastle hotel taken over by council after near £40m debt
Newcastle City Council took over the Crowne Plaza hotel 18 months ago, in an effort to recoup the huge debts it was owed by its previous owners
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Candidates confirmed for Northumberland by-election triggered after councillor passed away
Coun Arty Hume represented the ward from May 2025 until his death earlier this summer
Gateshead pervert snared by American TikToker who uses AI to make women look and sound like children
Jamie Teasdale thought he was talking to a 15-year-old girl and has a previous conviction for a similar offence
Thief who kicked officer in face found with 'zombie-style' machete in his Newcastle home
Adam Cronin struck the constable with his foot as he climbed a wall in a bid to escape arrest
Tyneside panel held on work-based immigration to 'stop loudest voices leading agenda'
Members of the public were brought together by a group of cross-party MPs to share their feelings on the divisive issue
Five dead rabbits found on bench of County Durham bus stop
The remains of the animals looked to have been displayed on the seat in Front Street, with social media comments calling the scene 'vile' and 'disgusting'
Seaham shop closed for three months after thousands of illegal cigarettes found
The Avenue Off Licence has been hit with the closure order after a tip off about the illicit products
Mental health, online harm and paternity leave - Plan to tackle men's health problems in the North
A new report has shown that poor rates of men's health are "concentrated" in the North of England
Winning Set for Life lottery numbers for Monday, September 7
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North East woman's death after surgery error came after cancer screening delays, coroner finds
Marie Bell died last July when surgery to remove an obstruction from her bowel went wrong
Double murderer in court after slashing John Henry Sayers inside a North East prison - key details
John Henry Sayers was slashed near his right ear as he was being escorted back to his cell at HMP Frankland
Thug hit partner with battery pack and punched her in 'cowardly and despicable' Tyneside attack
Lee Jackson left the woman with significant swelling to her head and eyes and injuries to her nose and mouth
The makeshift blade used to slash John Henry Sayers inside a North East prison
Using the lid of a tuna can, Hussain Bah created a weapon sharp enough to slash John Henry Sayers
Elderly County Durham woman left lying on pavement for over four hours waiting for an ambulance after fall
Kathleen Bryson, aged 80, lay on the ground for over four hours waiting for an ambulance
North East sporting legend tipped for I'm A Celebrity 2026 as odds slashed
In the run up to the new series of I'm A Celebrity on ITV a famous North East sportsman has been ut in the frame for the jungle
Joey Barton to remain in custody until GBH trial next year after bail refused
The former footballer had initially been due to stand trial last week, but the case was adjourned and put back to March 2027
North Shields man wanted for recall to prison as police issue warning to public
Andrew Temple, 32, is believed to know that he is wanted by police