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Gateshead Leisure Centre will reopen in June Credit: REACH PLC

Planning and development

North East leisure centre to reopen this summer after community backlash

County Durham ranks second for most affordable homes in UK

County Durham ranks second for most affordable homes in UK

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County Durham named as second most affordable place to purchase a home in study

Gateshead FC fans protest outside the civic centre after their club was excluded from the National League play-offs.

Gateshead FC fans protest outside the civic centre after their club was excluded from the National League play-offs.

Devastated Gateshead fans slam 'sickening' decision to block club from play-offs

A large cannabis farm was found in a disused social club by police

A large cannabis farm was found in a disused social club by police

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Drugs raid on disused social club reveals cannabis farm worth over £435,000

Durham Crown Court told illicit tobacco products were found in Audi stopped by police on the A1(M) in the county

Durham Crown Court told illicit tobacco products were found in Audi stopped by police on the A1(M) in the county

Durham Crown Court

Bootleg tobacco products seized after police stopped Audi on A1(M) in County Durham

Gateshead quayside

Gateshead quayside

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Levelling Up funding to help lead culture-led regeneration of North East town

Chris Cross is gathering the best magicians in the UK for a conference at the weekend

Chris Cross is gathering the best magicians in the UK for a conference at the weekend

'Better than the telly': UK's top magicians to perform in North East this weekend

Dr John Cooper Clarke commanded the Glasshouse stage with energy that belied his age

Dr John Cooper Clarke commanded the Glasshouse stage with energy that belied his age

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Master of his craft, poet Clarke provides an unforgettable North East experience

File photo. A man in his 30s riding on the back of an electric motorbike when it crashed with a Land Rover on Saturday has died of his injuries.

File photo. A man in his 30s riding on the back of an electric motorbike when it crashed with a Land Rover on Saturday has died of his injuries.

Tragedy as motorbike passenger, 33, dies after crash with Land Rover

LIVE: Roads across region closed and train delays due to flooding - updates

LIVE: Roads across region closed and train delays due to flooding - updates

LIVE: Roads across region closed and rail delays due to flooding - updates

Bensham illegal cigarettes and vapes

Bensham illegal cigarettes and vapes

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Tens of thousands of illegal cigarettes and vapes seized in concealed loft space

Rebecca has a husband and a five-year-old daughter who have been on the waiting lists for years

Rebecca has a husband and a five-year-old daughter who have been on the waiting lists for years

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'We’re all tired': Wait list for autism diagnosis hits record high in North East

Gateshead Civic Centre

Gateshead Civic Centre

Local government

Council approves over £320,000 of funding to community organisations

Plans to tackle tooth decay in the region through water fluoridation could see the scheme expanded to 1.6 million people in the North East Credit: PIXABAY

Plans to tackle tooth decay in the region through water fluoridation could see the scheme expanded to 1.6 million people in the North East Credit: PIXABAY

Local government

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Water scheme battling tooth decay to expand to the rest of the North East

From bottom, left, Liam Thompson, Jack Hardy and Raymond Matthew, all convicted for affray arising from the violence which led to the death of their friend, Gordon Gault, top

From bottom, left, Liam Thompson, Jack Hardy and Raymond Matthew, all convicted for affray arising from the violence which led to the death of their friend, Gordon Gault, top

Sentences for friends of Gordon Gault for their part in Newcastle group violence

Six more young people to be sentenced at Newcastle Crown Court for affray arising out of the killing of Gordon Gault, inset, centre, for which Carlos Neto, left, and Lawson Natty have already received custodial sentences for manslaughter

Six more young people to be sentenced at Newcastle Crown Court for affray arising out of the killing of Gordon Gault, inset, centre, for which Carlos Neto, left, and Lawson Natty have already received custodial sentences for manslaughter

Gordon Gault killing

Six members of fatal stab victim Gordon Gault's group to be sentenced for affray

Council leaders and Jacob Young MP sign a trailblazer devolution deal handing more powers to the North East

Council leaders and Jacob Young MP sign a trailblazer devolution deal handing more powers to the North East

Local government

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North East passes major devolution milestone with new parliamentary order

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Nuisance neighbour who targeted vulnerable banned from stepping foot in homes

A mischievous Jack Russell puppy sparked a rescue operation

A mischievous Jack Russell puppy sparked a rescue operation

County Durham vet's heroic rescue as nosy puppy gets head stuck in bin lid

Police officer.

Police officer.

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Man arrested after 'claiming to be window cleaner and taking money from homeowners'

As Raval Indian Restaurant in Gateshead prepared for service on Friday (March 15), they were surprised to see 80s music sensation Tony Hadley

As Raval Indian Restaurant in Gateshead prepared for service on Friday (March 15), they were surprised to see 80s music sensation Tony Hadley

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Music star surprises staff and diners at restaurant after dropping in for a meal

Lanes of A1 set to be closed next weekend to remove part of bridge

Three drug dealers have been sentenced at Newcastle Crown Court after a conspiracy to supply drugs was uncovered following a successful investigation Credit: NORTHUMBRIA POLICE

Three drug dealers have been sentenced at Newcastle Crown Court after a conspiracy to supply drugs was uncovered following a successful investigation Credit: NORTHUMBRIA POLICE

Newcastle Crown Court

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Drug dealer operating as 'Greggs Steak Bake' sentenced with two others in conspiracy

A man has been taken to hospital after being knocked down by a motorcycle

A man has been taken to hospital after being knocked down by a motorcycle

Jogger seriously hurt after being knocked over by motorcycle in "hit and run"

Carlos Neto, left, and Lawson Natty, right, convicted of the manslaughter of Gordon Gault, centre, at Newcastle Crown Court in January

Carlos Neto, left, and Lawson Natty, right, convicted of the manslaughter of Gordon Gault, centre, at Newcastle Crown Court in January

Gordon Gault killing

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Sentences on pair guilty of Gordon Gault manslaughter in Newcastle group violence

Carlo Neto, left, and Lawson Natty, with the machetes recovered by police after the fatal attack on Gordon Gaul, in November 2022

Carlo Neto, left, and Lawson Natty, with the machetes recovered by police after the fatal attack on Gordon Gaul, in November 2022

Gordon Gault killing

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Judge in manslaughter case said the ease machetes were obtained online was 'worrying'

Police find body in search for missing 40-year-old man

Police find body in search for missing 40-year-old man

Sadness as police find body in search for missing 40-year-old man

Richard Henry, 40

Richard Henry, 40

40-year-old man missing with police 'concerned for his welfare'

Garard Ndela and Andre Antonio, bomb hoaxers at Newcastle International Airport

Garard Ndela and Andre Antonio, bomb hoaxers at Newcastle International Airport

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Airport bomb hoax duo escape prison sentences, 'by skins of their teeth'

Local business helping community

Local business helping community

Local business helping community

Darren Robson, jailed for 16 months for dangerous driving police pursuit, while under the influence of drugs, from Asda car park in Stanley

Darren Robson, jailed for 16 months for dangerous driving police pursuit, while under the influence of drugs, from Asda car park in Stanley

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County Durham banned driver who had taken cocaine led police on chase

Kane Thompson, left, jailed for contempt of court by taking photographs in court in the case of six defendants accused of violent disorder arising from incident in which Gordon Gault, right, suffered fatal stab wound to the arm

Kane Thompson, left, jailed for contempt of court by taking photographs in court in the case of six defendants accused of violent disorder arising from incident in which Gordon Gault, right, suffered fatal stab wound to the arm

Man jailed for contempt by taking photos of his brother in the dock at court

Six 'associates' of Gordon Gault, who died from knife injuries in a fight between rival groups, have now admitted charges of affray at Newcastle Crown Court

Six 'associates' of Gordon Gault, who died from knife injuries in a fight between rival groups, have now admitted charges of affray at Newcastle Crown Court

Six 'associates' of manslaughter victim Gordon Gault admit charge of affray

Defendant John Reay received a ten-year prison sentence at Durham Crown Court today after being found guilty of three counts of indecent assault following a trial shortly before Christmas

Defendant John Reay received a ten-year prison sentence at Durham Crown Court today after being found guilty of three counts of indecent assault following a trial shortly before Christmas

Ten-year prison sentence for man convicted of sexually abusing girl in County Durham

Traffic queuing after the crash on the A1

Traffic queuing after the crash on the A1

Woman hospitalised after crashing during a 'medical episode' on A1

Coinciding with the 40th anniversary of the Miners’ Strike, the music draws on rich history of British banding and its complicated links with industry, coal and competition

Coinciding with the 40th anniversary of the Miners’ Strike, the music draws on rich history of British banding and its complicated links with industry, coal and competition

Glasshouse Gateshead sees Martin Green joined by Grimethorpe Colliery Band

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North East MP to retire at 2024 general election after 41-year career

New escape room at Metrocentre

New escape room at Metrocentre

Details of new escape room and cafe at Metrocentre have been unveiled

The investigation centred on Addison Court Care Home in Crawcrook

The investigation centred on Addison Court Care Home in Crawcrook

Care Quality Commission (CQC)

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Care home placed in special measures after undercover Panorama investigation

Some of the counterfeit cigarettes found at Norman Kay's rented storage unit, in Birtley

Some of the counterfeit cigarettes found at Norman Kay's rented storage unit, in Birtley

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'Vast' quantities of counterfeit cigarettes were found in raid on North East lock-up

Baltic rooftop restaurant Six has reopened after a six-week refurb.

Baltic rooftop restaurant Six has reopened after a six-week refurb.

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First look inside rooftop restaurant with stunning views reopening after refurb

EE unveil new 'experience' store at shopping centre with high-tech living room

Primark has seen a surge in sales after prices went up and shoppers flocked to city centres, owner Associated British Foods said (Liam McBurney/PA)

Primark has seen a surge in sales after prices went up and shoppers flocked to city centres, owner Associated British Foods said (Liam McBurney/PA)

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Primark unveils plans for £100m UK expansion- including Gateshead store

Huge queues as crash closes lanes of the A1 - live updates

Huge queues as crash closes lanes of the A1 - live updates

Huge queues as crash closes lanes of the A1 - live updates

Colin Hindmarsh, left, and Robert Steven Taylor, given long sentences for drug supply offences at Newcastle Crown Court

Colin Hindmarsh, left, and Robert Steven Taylor, given long sentences for drug supply offences at Newcastle Crown Court

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North East drug dealers handed lengthy sentence as one flees the UK

Gareth Brunskill, left, caught on doorbell camera, centre, and the stolen Ford Kuga he damaged taking it from outside the owner's home

Gareth Brunskill, left, caught on doorbell camera, centre, and the stolen Ford Kuga he damaged taking it from outside the owner's home

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Prolific North East burglar jailed again, after pre-dawn spree in single street

Drunken passenger Paul Donnelly was arrested when in-bound flight from Alicante landed at Newcastle Airport, on Monday July 17

Drunken passenger Paul Donnelly was arrested when in-bound flight from Alicante landed at Newcastle Airport, on Monday July 17

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Drunk man assaulted fellow passenger on North East-bound flight

Missing man Gary Bradford

Missing man Gary Bradford

Officers now "increasingly concerned" about missing Gateshead man

Bradley Peacock jailed at Durham Crown Court for, 'an extraordinary sequence of offending'

Bradley Peacock jailed at Durham Crown Court for, 'an extraordinary sequence of offending'

Man with 'fascination' for motorhomes fled to Scottish wilderness after crime spree

Dianne Ruddy, of Regent Court, Gateshead, said she faced a nightmare after workers from Gateshead Council took days to replace her bathroom suite

Dianne Ruddy, of Regent Court, Gateshead, said she faced a nightmare after workers from Gateshead Council took days to replace her bathroom suite

Local government

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Woman had to go to toilet in pub for 'days on end' after 'botched' bathroom fix

Police appeal to trace missing Gary Bradford, from Winlaton, near Gateshead

Police appeal to trace missing Gary Bradford, from Winlaton, near Gateshead

Police carry out urgent search for missing man last seen six days ago

On This Morning, which broadcast on Tuesday, the programme cut to a segment which was from MetroCentre in Gateshead, and featured Gok Wan

On This Morning, which broadcast on Tuesday, the programme cut to a segment which was from MetroCentre in Gateshead, and featured Gok Wan

Popular ITV show surprises North East shoppers after live makeover on programme

Jailed drug suppliers, inset left, top, Hamzah Ali and bottom, David Knowles, with, top right, Kieran Cash and, bottom, Dilawar Tariq, plus part of an air rifler recovered from Knowles' home and some of the drugs seized in police inquiries

Jailed drug suppliers, inset left, top, Hamzah Ali and bottom, David Knowles, with, top right, Kieran Cash and, bottom, Dilawar Tariq, plus part of an air rifler recovered from Knowles' home and some of the drugs seized in police inquiries

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Four jailed for conspiracy to supply drugs to North East student community

Pupils from Bill Quay with (left to right at rear): David Sarginson (Opencast), Gina Dye (Bill Quay), Paul Olabisi and Dave Wright (Opencast) and Craig Pratt (CMYK).

Pupils from Bill Quay with (left to right at rear): David Sarginson (Opencast), Gina Dye (Bill Quay), Paul Olabisi and Dave Wright (Opencast) and Craig Pratt (CMYK).

Laptops donation is huge boost for Gateshead school's STEM Shed

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