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The Sidney Street office block could be given a new lease of life if councillors approve new housing plans.
North Shields office block conversion into dozens new homes up decision
North Shields office block conversion into dozens new homes up decision
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February 4, 2026 at 3:03 AM
The Sidney Street office block could be given a new lease of life if councillors approve new housing plans.
Chloe Stanley, who claimed she was a cat fosterer and behaviourist, killed two-year-old Ash within 24 hours of taking her in
Woman cruelly killed cat 'for no reason' with its suffering 'entirely avoidable'
Woman cruelly killed cat 'for no reason' with its suffering 'entirely avoidable'
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February 4, 2026 at 2:24 AM
Chloe Stanley, who claimed she was a cat fosterer and behaviourist, killed two-year-old Ash within 24 hours of taking her in
2.8 million tonnes of dolerite will be extracted over the next two decades
Controversial quarry plans in rural Northumberland approved for second time
Controversial quarry plans in rural Northumberland approved for second time
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February 4, 2026 at 1:34 AM
2.8 million tonnes of dolerite will be extracted over the next two decades
All northbound lanes are closed, as well as one southbound lane for traffic heading in the opposite direction
Major road closed for 'emergency repairs' overnight with diversions in place
Major road closed for 'emergency repairs' overnight with diversions in place
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February 4, 2026 at 1:03 AM
All northbound lanes are closed, as well as one southbound lane for traffic heading in the opposite direction
John Luke, of Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, left his own dad living in fear after breaking into his home through a bedroom window
Son burgled dad's home on Christmas Day and made himself a ham sandwich
Son burgled dad's home on Christmas Day and made himself a ham sandwich
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February 4, 2026 at 12:49 AM
John Luke, of Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, left his own dad living in fear after breaking into his home through a bedroom window
External advisers from Grant Thornton LLP found the new leadership at Newcastle Hospitals NHS Trust had made "substantial" progress since 2024
'Significant, positive change' at Newcastle hospitals since damning CQC report
'Significant, positive change' at Newcastle hospitals since damning CQC report
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February 3, 2026 at 10:35 PM
External advisers from Grant Thornton LLP found the new leadership at Newcastle Hospitals NHS Trust had made "substantial" progress since 2024
The programme needs to make millions of pounds in savings in the coming year
Council bosses confident savings programme can achieve balanced budget
Council bosses confident savings programme can achieve balanced budget
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February 3, 2026 at 9:06 PM
The programme needs to make millions of pounds in savings in the coming year
Scott Hulse, of Throckley, was unable to accept the relationship was over with his ex-girlfriend and bombarded her with calls
'Obsessive' stalker harassed ex-girlfriend from jail with up to 50 calls a day
'Obsessive' stalker harassed ex-girlfriend from jail with up to 50 calls a day
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February 3, 2026 at 8:26 PM
Scott Hulse, of Throckley, was unable to accept the relationship was over with his ex-girlfriend and bombarded her with calls
Sandra and Steven Taylor and June and Bob Beat, from Gateshead, were left with nothing but crisps and nuts to eat at their wedding reception after the caterers went bust
North East couples whose wedding day turned into disaster mark 50th anniversary
North East couples whose wedding day turned into disaster mark 50th anniversary
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February 3, 2026 at 8:12 PM
Sandra and Steven Taylor and June and Bob Beat, from Gateshead, were left with nothing but crisps and nuts to eat at their wedding reception after the caterers went bust
Emma Herring, 22, was told her chest pains were down to anxiety - but it was actually Stage 4 Hodgkin’s lymphoma
North East woman told excruciating chest pains were anxiety - but it was cancer
North East woman told excruciating chest pains were anxiety - but it was cancer
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February 3, 2026 at 7:51 PM
Emma Herring, 22, was told her chest pains were down to anxiety - but it was actually Stage 4 Hodgkin’s lymphoma
Jon Ritchie is set for a new over £160,000 a year role in Northumberland County Council.
North Tyneside Council finance chief to take new role in Northumberland
North Tyneside Council finance chief to take new role in Northumberland
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February 3, 2026 at 7:23 PM
Jon Ritchie is set for a new over £160,000 a year role in Northumberland County Council.
Council leaders were told on Tuesday that mayor Kim McGuinness is currently off work as she recovers after undergoing an operation last week
North East mayor Kim McGuinness takes leave of absence after 'routine surgery'
North East mayor Kim McGuinness takes leave of absence after 'routine surgery'
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February 3, 2026 at 6:56 PM
Council leaders were told on Tuesday that mayor Kim McGuinness is currently off work as she recovers after undergoing an operation last week
Molly Gillon helped bring an RAF pilot safely home to Northumberland during the Second World War
Tyneside war hero who served in the RAF celebrates her 103rd birthday
Tyneside war hero who served in the RAF celebrates her 103rd birthday
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February 3, 2026 at 6:31 PM
Molly Gillon helped bring an RAF pilot safely home to Northumberland during the Second World War
Whitley Bay councillors say the proposals have been abandoned, however the local authority has stated it is still reviewing responses.
Controversial Whitley Bay parking charge proposals dropped, say councillors
Controversial Whitley Bay parking charge proposals dropped, say councillors
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February 3, 2026 at 5:54 PM
Whitley Bay councillors say the proposals have been abandoned, however the local authority has stated it is still reviewing responses.
A man in his 40s is in a critical condition in hospital almost a week on from a fatal collision near Berwick
Driver fighting for life six days on from fatal A1 crash that killed woman
Driver fighting for life six days on from fatal A1 crash that killed woman
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February 3, 2026 at 5:36 PM
A man in his 40s is in a critical condition in hospital almost a week on from a fatal collision near Berwick
A huge cordon was put in place by police around grassland in Backworth after a man was discovered with serious injuries
Man facing wounding charge after man found seriously injured on Backworth estate
Man facing wounding charge after man found seriously injured on Backworth estate
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February 3, 2026 at 5:25 PM
A huge cordon was put in place by police around grassland in Backworth after a man was discovered with serious injuries
The offer is available for thousands of people across the North East, including those over state pension age
Free bus pass can unlock free Metro travel as 'gold card' explained
The offer is available for thousands of people across the North East, including those over state pension age
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February 3, 2026 at 5:00 PM
The offer is available for thousands of people across the North East, including those over state pension age
Esme Simm helped raise more than £1,700 with the help of her dance school - Michelle School of Dance run by Michelle Hankinson.
Girl's dance show supports NHS staff who helped her dad in his final days
Esme Simm helped raise more than £1,700 with the help of her dance school - Michelle School of Dance run by Michelle Hankinson.
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February 3, 2026 at 4:40 PM
Esme Simm helped raise more than £1,700 with the help of her dance school - Michelle School of Dance run by Michelle Hankinson.
Disappointment as Michelin-listed restaurant SIX closes its doors for good
Gateshead Michelin Guide restaurant customers 'gutted' after sudden closure
Gateshead Michelin Guide restaurant customers 'gutted' after sudden closure
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February 3, 2026 at 4:09 PM
Disappointment as Michelin-listed restaurant SIX closes its doors for good
A huge police presence descended on Blackett Street with the road cordoned off for a number of hours
Woman seriously injured after being struck by vehicle in Newcastle city centre
Woman seriously injured after being struck by vehicle in Newcastle city centre
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February 3, 2026 at 3:43 PM
A huge police presence descended on Blackett Street with the road cordoned off for a number of hours
The 'buzzing' Whitby band will kick off their When The Lights Go Low tour at Newcastle's Cluny 2 in March
Indie band announce Newcastle gig on seven-date northern tour
Indie band announce Newcastle gig on seven-date northern tour
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February 3, 2026 at 3:05 PM
The 'buzzing' Whitby band will kick off their When The Lights Go Low tour at Newcastle's Cluny 2 in March
The amnesty started on February 2, and will be running through to February 27, with possession of one of the weapons a criminal offence after that date
North East police join firearms amnesty with some blank firers now illegal
North East police join firearms amnesty with some blank firers now illegal
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February 3, 2026 at 2:47 PM
The amnesty started on February 2, and will be running through to February 27, with possession of one of the weapons a criminal offence after that date
The short-term diet offered a range of health benefits according to researchers
'High dose' diet for just two days can 'rapidly' cut cholesterol
'High dose' diet for just two days can 'rapidly' cut cholesterol
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February 3, 2026 at 2:12 PM
The short-term diet offered a range of health benefits according to researchers
Shaun Brigham and Richard Ward were found guilty of breaching fisheries legislation along the Northumberland Coast
Holy Island fishermen convicted of breaching local fisheries legislation
Holy Island fishermen convicted of breaching local fisheries legislation
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February 3, 2026 at 1:51 PM
Shaun Brigham and Richard Ward were found guilty of breaching fisheries legislation along the Northumberland Coast
HMP Northumberland will have an extra 240 places when the four new houseblocks are built, which is expected to be in 2027
North East prison to boost capacity as major construction project announced
HMP Northumberland will have an extra 240 places when the four new houseblocks are built, which is expected to be in 2027
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February 3, 2026 at 1:31 PM
HMP Northumberland will have an extra 240 places when the four new houseblocks are built, which is expected to be in 2027