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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)
Drug gang 'fed off misery in lockdowns'
Shaun Monaghan headed a gang handling hundreds of thousands pounds of worth drugs, a judge says.
Steel company's UK plant enters administration
The head of Union Electric Steel cites high energy costs and lack of demand for the sudden closure.
Woman murdered disabled neighbour over Ł60 debt
Brenda Heslop lay in wait outside John Hardy's home before stabbing him in the chest, a court hears.
Sam Fender praises home region after Mercury win
Fender says his Mercury Prize winning album is a collection of stories about life in North Shields.
Complaints 'weaponised' for political points
South Tyneside councillors are lodging dozens of code of conduct complaints against each other.
Sam Fender wins 2025 Mercury Prize for album of the year
"I didn't think that was going to happen at all," the star says, as judges laud his "classic" album.
Nature trail to honour boy killed in house blast
Archie York's mother says she hopes the trail will be a place to remember her son's joyful spirit.
Families and staff rally against school closure
The council plans to close Monkseaton Middle School and merge others to tackle falling pupil numbers.
Unlicensed driver jailed for killing woman, 82
Gordon Grieveson struck and killed Jean Hindmarch in Gateshead in December 2023, a court hears.
Probation praised but 'requires improvement'
Inspectors praise many aspects of the service but make seven recommendations for improvement.
Child abductor jailed after hotel tip-off
Amin Samater is jailed for abducting two vulnerable teenagers in Middlesbrough in August 2022.
Retired police chief returns to force
Vanessa Jardine's return is part of a national "retire and rehire" scheme designed to retain staff.
Plans lodged to restore fire-hit university halls
University bosses want to reconstruct Henderson Old Hall which was left roofless in the blaze.
Group 'devastated' as tractor flattens wetland
A county council says the tractor work was completed correctly and part of an annual plan.
Metro drivers say goodbye as old train scrapped
Jon and Lesley watch as beloved Metro carriage 4067 is ripped apart after it was decommissioned.
'I always wanted to be on Drag Race'
Twelve queens take to the runway, but will Sally TM be crowned the UK?s next Drag Race superstar?
Headstand Mike's upside down challenge
To celebrate North Shields turning 800, Mike commits to doing 800 headstands around the town.
When Newcastle beat Barcelona in the Champions League
Faustino Asprilla scores a hat-trick against Barcelona on Newcastle United's Champions League debut in 1997.
Jade Thirlwall criticises St George's flag on Angel
The South Shields artist addressed fans at a launch event in Gateshead.
Pokémon at 30: Fun, fandom and serious finance
Pokémania, after taking the world by storm in the 1990s, is booming almost three decades later.
First day of school for girl who had heart transplant
"You just can?t take it for granted how lovely that is, just to have a normal milestone."
Girl waiting for transplant inspires dad to run
"I've never run for that long, but at the same time I've heard that people everywhere support you."
Northampton top of Prem after victory at Newcastle
Northampton go top of the Prem with an ultimately comfortable victory which leaves Newcastle still searching for a first league win of the campaign.
Good feet for a big man? Why Woltemade is no 'tall camel'
Nick Woltemade has become used to proving people wrong, but what makes the Newcastle striker such a unique talent?
Newcastle Red Bulls want 'fast forward' to cohesion
Newcastle Red Bulls head coach Alan Dickens wishes he could "press the fast forward button" in an attempt to get his team up to speed in The Prem.
Blowing whistle on racism killed my career - Burrell
Former England centre Luther Burrell believes clubs were put off hiring him after he went public to reveal racist abuse he suffered during his time at Newcastle.
Stokes and Wood 'raring to go' for Ashes - Carse
Ben Stokes and Mark Wood will be ?raring to go? in time for the Ashes, according to England pace bowler Brydon Carse.
Latest Sports News... (Source: BBC News)
Pardew ready for Metalist threat
Newcastle United boss Alan Pardew says there will be no surprises from Metalist Kharkiv in their Europa League tie.
Kibirige signs Falcons pro deal
Newcastle Falcons winger Zach Kibirige signs a first professional contract at Kingston Park.
RFU trials ref-cam this weekend
The RFU will trial a "ref-cam" during the televised Championship game between Newcastle and London Scottish on Sunday.
Southampton game key - Larsson
Sunderland midfielder Sebastian Larsson thinks Saturday's match with Southampton is important to their survival chances.
Newcastle 1-3 Man City
Goals from Sergio Aguero, Javi Garcia and Yaya Toure earn Manchester City a deserved 3-1 win at Newcastle.
Man Utd 3-1 Sunderland
Manchester United restore their six-point advantage at the top of the Premier League after a 3-1 win over Sunderland.
O'Neill targets January signings
Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill says he must strengthen his squad in the January transfer window as they look to avoid relegation.
O'Neill doubters wrong - Ferguson
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson says it is "absolutely ridiculous" for anyone to question Martin O'Neill.
Pardew - one win could revive us
Newcastle boss Alan Pardew says beating Manchester City on Saturday could revive his team's stuttering Premier League campaign.
Harker to exit Durham post in May
David Harker is to stand down as Durham County Cricket Club chief executive in May 2013 after 20 years in the post.
Smith undaunted by Gateshead task
Anth Smith says he is not daunted by the pressure of taking charge at Blue Square Bet Premier side Gateshead.
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'I'm trying to forgive undertaker who kept my dead baby'
Jasmine Beverley was given the ashes of a stranger by funeral director Robert Bush.
Palestine activists deny causing damage worth Ł1m
It is alleged those charged were at a protest supporting the now proscribed Palestine Action.
Security guard hurt in synagogue attack discharged
The guard was hit by the car driven by Jihad Al-Shamie during his assault on the building.
Boy hit by 70mph car but no one knows who was driving
A 15-year-old boy was left with life changing injuries after being hit while riding his bike.
Lib Dems win six seats in Surrey by-elections
The Lib Dems also won three borough and district council ward by-elections in the county.
Asylum seeker accused of killing hotel worker danced on video after attack, court hears
Deng Majek denies murdering 27-year-old Rhiannon Whyte by stabbing her with a screwdriver at Bescot Stadium train station in Walsall.
Met police officer sacked for running spray tan business while 'working from home'
Jennifer Stowers is sacked for gross misconduct over a spray tanning business she ran while on duty.
Midwives avoided home birth call-outs, inquest told
Jennifer Cahill, 34, died in hospital after complications during a natural birth at her home.
Mum jailed for murdering five-year-old son at home
A judge highlights "missed opportunities" that may have led to Lincoln Button's death being avoided.
Major London-Reading rail disruption after person dies
British Transport Police says its officers were called to Reading station on Friday afternoon.
Man killed his unborn child in 'harrowing' attack
Stefan Marin beat his pregnant girlfriend after celebrating his 19th birthday, a Hull court heard.
Government 'doing everything' to overturn Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban
It is working with police and exploring what additional resources are required to allow all fans to attend.
Source: BBC News
