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Restaurant demolition and new reindeer pen among latest Northumberland planning applications
More houses, holiday lets and a new clubhouse could be coming to Northumberland if these plans are given the green light
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Hexham v Corbridge - Two of Northumberland's most 'sought-after' places to live
The picturesque Northumberland sites have independent shops, 'handsome' period homes, and the countryside right on your doorstep, but they also have their own individual character
Her boss was grieving the death of her husband, and she saw an opportunity
Louise Brennan pocketed £8,440 while she was trusted to manage Lemington Deli by the owner who had lost her husband
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Metro passengers warned as major nine-day line closure starts today - key details
Everything you need to know as Metro passengers warned of major nine-day line closure during half-term holiday
Full list of this week's North East postcode lottery winners as five Tyneside streets get payouts
The region saw some big wins this week
Mum creates spooky Halloween display with gruesome decorations outside her Shiremoor home
Michelle Eggo has been creating the decorations for the past four years
People in the North East are the most sleep deprived in the UK, new study says
According to a new study, people living in the North East sleep for - on average - less than anywhere else.
North East offenders in court this week for crimes including rape, arson and crashing a van into a house
These seven criminals have been sentenced in court this week, and have been brought to justice for the offences that they have committed
Homeless man headbutted and bit Northumbria University security guard for waking him up
Stephen Drape, who has a past conviction for having a dog which attacked a random female passer-by, had been lying in front of a fire exit and turned violent when he was asked to move
Inside 'idyllic' Northumberland barn conversion with a horse paddock and stables for sale at £550k
The Granary Cottage, in the village of West Woodburn, is being marketed by George F. White estate agents, who say it is 'perfect for equestrian living'
£150 energy bill discount letters being sent to six million UK households
Millions of households across Britain could receive £150 off their energy bills this winter through the Warm Home Discount scheme
Exact days petrol and diesel drivers should be filling up to get cheaper fuel
The price of oil has hit a five-month high, triggering fears about further petrol and diesel price surges on Britain's forecourts
DWP refuse thousands of PIP claims - four health conditions most likely rejected
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has rejected thousands of Personal Independence Payment (PIP) claims under Prime Minister Andy Burnham
Winning EuroMillions and Thunderball lottery numbers for Friday's £59m jackpot
All of the important details about the Euromillions and Thunderball draws
EuroMillions results LIVE: Winning Lottery numbers for Friday, October 23
The winning National Lottery numbers for tonight's EuroMillions and Thunderball draws
UK storms LIVE: North East 'danger to life' warning issued as football match and events cancelled
The Met Office has issued an amber 'danger to life' weather warning with gusts of up to 80mph expected in Storm Austen and Storm Boelo
Durham County Council offers help to people who have lost jobs at Crafter's Companion
The Newton Aycliffe firm, founded by former Dragon’s Den and Strictly Come Dancing star Sara Davies, has gone into liquidation with the loss of 58 jobs
Teen kicked out of Newcastle gig for 'not knowing his limits' - but that was just the beginning
Warren Hart was dealt some 'swift summary justice' by the victim's colleagues after his violent outburst outside the Newcastle NX
Top Newcastle professor says 'wonder drug' can help cure children with leukaemia
Wonder drug blinatumomab could spare children with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia from much of their chemotherapy.
Metro bosses urged to help 'cut off' villages as Washington extension questioned
Reform UK councillors have called into question the location and cost of the planned Tyne and Wear Metro line extension through Washington