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The Shields Ferry will remain suspended all month, after underwater inspections at its north landing revealed the true scale of 'significant' damage suffered last week
Shields Ferry off for rest of February after Storm Chandra damage
Shields Ferry off for rest of February after Storm Chandra damage
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February 4, 2026 at 5:01 PM
The Shields Ferry will remain suspended all month, after underwater inspections at its north landing revealed the true scale of 'significant' damage suffered last week
Famous reviewer rates North East 'restaurant in a shop' as 'fantastic'
The 'delicious' North East store restaurant that impressed critic Giles Coren
The 'delicious' North East store restaurant that impressed critic Giles Coren
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February 4, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Famous reviewer rates North East 'restaurant in a shop' as 'fantastic'
The sausage roll supremo now has more shops selling coffee than any other big name operating in the UK
Greggs becomes UK coffee king as largest chain, beating Costa and Starbucks
Greggs becomes UK coffee king as largest chain, beating Costa and Starbucks
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February 4, 2026 at 4:01 PM
The sausage roll supremo now has more shops selling coffee than any other big name operating in the UK
Crowds flocked to a public meeting last month to discuss the future of a very famous pub in Gateshead
Hundreds turn out at public meeting to secure future of iconic Gateshead pub
Hundreds turn out at public meeting to secure future of iconic Gateshead pub
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February 4, 2026 at 3:46 PM
Crowds flocked to a public meeting last month to discuss the future of a very famous pub in Gateshead
VIP packages for Harry Styles' Wembley Stadium gigs are less expensive than many might think (Contains affiliate links)
Harry Styles fans can buy VIP tickets cheaper than general standing tickets
Harry Styles fans can buy VIP tickets cheaper than general standing tickets
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February 4, 2026 at 3:28 PM
VIP packages for Harry Styles' Wembley Stadium gigs are less expensive than many might think (Contains affiliate links)
Newcastle City Council bosses now say they want to find independent operators who could take over the cafés in Paddy Freeman's and Exhibition Park
Council backtracks on Newcastle park café closures with hint they could reopen
Council backtracks on Newcastle park café closures with hint they could reopen
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February 4, 2026 at 3:03 PM
Newcastle City Council bosses now say they want to find independent operators who could take over the cafés in Paddy Freeman's and Exhibition Park
Plans for the £15 million scheme have now been submitted
Plans unveiled for new M&S Foodhall, Aldi and Starbucks at North East site
Plans unveiled for new M&S Foodhall, Aldi and Starbucks at North East site
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February 4, 2026 at 2:16 PM
Plans for the £15 million scheme have now been submitted
North East actor turned Hollywood A-lister Charlie Hunnam was back on home turf at the end of last week
Charlie Hunnam goes on Newcastle 'restaurant tour' as star seen all over town
Charlie Hunnam goes on Newcastle 'restaurant tour' as star seen all over town
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February 4, 2026 at 2:00 PM
North East actor turned Hollywood A-lister Charlie Hunnam was back on home turf at the end of last week
Seth Rogen also stars in The Muppet Show 50th anniversary as the episode earns a 100% Rotten Tomatoes score. (Contains affiliate links)
The Muppets and Sabrina Carpenter team up in one-off special
The Muppets and Sabrina Carpenter team up in one-off special
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February 4, 2026 at 1:35 PM
Seth Rogen also stars in The Muppet Show 50th anniversary as the episode earns a 100% Rotten Tomatoes score. (Contains affiliate links)
PC Mark Roberts of Northumbria Police has been found guilty of causing death by dangerous driving
Northumbria Police officer found guilty of causing death by dangerous driving
Northumbria Police officer found guilty of causing death by dangerous driving
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February 4, 2026 at 1:03 PM
PC Mark Roberts of Northumbria Police has been found guilty of causing death by dangerous driving
George Graham, of Newcastle, was courageously stopped from stealing coffee by a store manager who he threatened to stab with a needle
Thief told Sainsbury's worker 'give me my crutch back or I will stab you'
Thief told Sainsbury's worker 'give me my crutch back or I will stab you'
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February 4, 2026 at 12:36 PM
George Graham, of Newcastle, was courageously stopped from stealing coffee by a store manager who he threatened to stab with a needle
An NHS trust has apologised after parking problems left patients missing vital appointments
'This has caused real anxiety' - NHS Trust apologies after parking chaos
'This has caused real anxiety' - NHS Trust apologies after parking chaos
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February 4, 2026 at 12:19 PM
An NHS trust has apologised after parking problems left patients missing vital appointments
NHS health checks are not regular appointments and aim to notify people if they are at risk of certain conditions
Free NHS Health Check explained and everyone who qualifies for vital assessments
NHS health checks are not regular appointments and aim to notify people if they are at risk of certain conditions
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February 4, 2026 at 11:55 AM
NHS health checks are not regular appointments and aim to notify people if they are at risk of certain conditions
A popular bar and shooting range in Newcastle city centre announced its sudden closure on Tuesday night
Shock as popular Newcastle bar shuts down 'out of the blue' & bookings cancelled
A popular bar and shooting range in Newcastle city centre announced its sudden closure on Tuesday night
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February 4, 2026 at 11:37 AM
A popular bar and shooting range in Newcastle city centre announced its sudden closure on Tuesday night
Restaurant named after dog, with art by mam, is a Michelin pick for Valentine's Day (Contains affiliate links)
Michelin rates North East restaurant as 'perfect for romantic dinner'
Michelin rates North East restaurant as 'perfect for romantic dinner'
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February 4, 2026 at 11:14 AM
Restaurant named after dog, with art by mam, is a Michelin pick for Valentine's Day (Contains affiliate links)
This was the first of two similar instances involving employees of the chemical manufacturer in less than three months
North East business fined after worker had fingers severed in serious incident
North East business fined after worker had fingers severed in serious incident
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February 4, 2026 at 10:46 AM
This was the first of two similar instances involving employees of the chemical manufacturer in less than three months
One of the North East's most highly regarded chippys has revealed plans to open a new high end restaurant
Top North East seaside chippy to open new 'high end' fish and chip restaurant
Top North East seaside chippy to open new 'high end' fish and chip restaurant
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February 4, 2026 at 10:33 AM
One of the North East's most highly regarded chippys has revealed plans to open a new high end restaurant
New proposals could see car parking charges increase across Durham City, Chester-le-Street and other key towns
'It's a ghost town, yet we're putting parking charges up' - Fury at fresh plans
'It's a ghost town, yet we're putting parking charges up' - Fury at fresh plans
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February 4, 2026 at 10:20 AM
New proposals could see car parking charges increase across Durham City, Chester-le-Street and other key towns
Emergency services are at the scene of collision with the A688 closed to traffic near Bowburn
A688 closed in both directions following collision - live
A688 closed in both directions following collision - live
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February 4, 2026 at 10:02 AM
Emergency services are at the scene of collision with the A688 closed to traffic near Bowburn
Shopping editor Harriet ditched the traditional restaurant booking for a creative painting session at home for date night (Contains affiliate links)
We swapped Valentine's restaurant for £39 DIY date night at home
Shopping editor Harriet ditched the traditional restaurant booking for a creative painting session at home for date night
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February 4, 2026 at 8:48 AM
Shopping editor Harriet ditched the traditional restaurant booking for a creative painting session at home for date night (Contains affiliate links)
The cost of driving through the Tyne Tunnel will rise by 10p for cars and 20p for large vehicles from May this year, it has been confirmed
Tyne Tunnel toll increase confirmed – new prices come into force later this year
The cost of driving through the Tyne Tunnel will rise by 10p for cars and 20p for large vehicles from May this year, it has been confirmed
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February 4, 2026 at 8:26 AM
The cost of driving through the Tyne Tunnel will rise by 10p for cars and 20p for large vehicles from May this year, it has been confirmed
The Met Office said 29 areas across the United Kingdom could see snowy conditions on Wednesday, while freezing rain on higher ground could raise the risk of ice
Met Office warns North East England could see snowfall - full list of areas
Met Office warns North East England could see snowfall - full list of areas
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February 4, 2026 at 8:11 AM
The Met Office said 29 areas across the United Kingdom could see snowy conditions on Wednesday, while freezing rain on higher ground could raise the risk of ice
Philip Ryan, 52, was found dead at Hartlepool Marina on January 16 after CCTV showed him approaching the water's edge days earlier. An inquest has been opened and adjourned.
Man found dead at North East marina after CCTV showed him at water's edge
Man found dead at North East marina after CCTV showed him at water's edge
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February 4, 2026 at 7:57 AM
Philip Ryan, 52, was found dead at Hartlepool Marina on January 16 after CCTV showed him approaching the water's edge days earlier. An inquest has been opened and adjourned.
Maggie Barnett said she "refused to be defeated" in her quest to become a nurse.
Mum defies stage 4 cancer diagnosis to become fully qualified nurse at 55
Mum defies stage 4 cancer diagnosis to become fully qualified nurse at 55
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February 4, 2026 at 4:15 AM
Maggie Barnett said she "refused to be defeated" in her quest to become a nurse.
The 10 upcoming East Coast Main Line vehicles are said to be 'state-of-the-art', as the latest images of the carriages' interior show
Inside LNER's new trains as Newcastle travellers promised 'improved experience'
Inside LNER's new trains as Newcastle travellers promised 'improved experience'
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February 4, 2026 at 3:27 AM
The 10 upcoming East Coast Main Line vehicles are said to be 'state-of-the-art', as the latest images of the carriages' interior show