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Healthcare assistants at South Tyneside and Sunderland hospitals set for strike action in pay banding row
South Tyneside & Sunderland
Healthcare assistants at South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Trust could be set for strike action.
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Shields Ferry saved as cash committed to build new North Shields landing
North Shields
There had been fears the service would be forced to end as soon as next year
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By-election called following resignation of long-standing Newcastle councillor
Jesmond
The long-service Gerry Keating has stood down on health grounds and triggered a by-election in North Jesmond.
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North East Mayor Kim McGuinness will 'push ahead' with Leamside Line and Washington Metro Loop despite chancellor's comments
Transport
Extra funding will be needed following the scrapping of a major railway fund
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Metro suspension LIVE: Service suspended between Wallsend and North Shields due to faulty train
Traffic & Travel
Follow live updates here for the latest on the roads and public transport across the region for Wednesday, July 31
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Death notices and funeral announcements in The Chronicle Newcastle last week
Funeral notices
A selection of tributes to people from around the North East who have passed away in the past few weeks
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Hadrian's wall community get keys to 'forever pub' with restoration work set to start
Northumberland
There is no official opening date for the Samson Inn yet, but work to restore it to its former glory is set to start soon
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Quayside road closures in place ahead of first ever Red Bull Tyne Ride motorcycle races
Quayside Newcastle
A section of the Quayside is closed until Sunday.
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Man who stabbed to death grandad previously told medics he found knife in his bed, inquest hears
Newcastle upon Tyne
Lee Santos was repeatedly stabbed by Andrew Peacock in Cullercoats, North Tyneside
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More than 300,000 North East pensioners to lose winter fuel payments - see how many are in your area
DWP
Well over 300,000 people in the North East are set to lose their
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Award-winning care boss wants to 'change perceptions' and ensure 'highly skilled' staff get the respect they deserve
North Tyneside
Care staff are 'highly-skilled' and we shouldn't take them for granted, says Angus McLellan, one of the directors of Bluebird Care in North Tyneside, Sunderland and North Northumberland.
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See inside Northumberland National Park cottage ahead of open house event for prospective buyers
Property
Stable Cottage, in the village of Branton, is on the market for £250,000
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Forensics teams descend on County Durham property after baby's skeleton discovered by contractors
Bishop Auckland
Durham Police has launched an urgent investigation after suspected human remains were discovered.
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£450 million Sunderland Crown Works Studio project hailed as transformational for North East
Sunderland
It is hoped more than 8,400 jobs will be created
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North East Mayor Kim McGuinness moves forward with plans to take control of region's bus network
Transport
The region's bus services look set to be taken back into public ownership
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Heatwave temperatures see sunseekers head for the coast to enjoy North Tyneside's beautiful beaches
Tynemouth
The sizzling school summer holiday weather has proved a hit with sun-seekers who have headed to the coast in their droves to enjoy the North East's amazing seafronts
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Major milestone for Northumberland Line at Newsham ahead of planned opening this summer
Northumberland
The brand new road bridge is set to open this week
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North Tyneside Council to launch consultation aimed at improving special educational needs provision
Education
The council is calling on parents, carers, and schools, to help the authority find ways to enhance SEND education for North Tyneside pupils.
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New £5,000 fines for animal welfare offences to be launched in North Tyneside
Environment
For those guilty of animal welfare offences, they will soon be subject to potentially costly fines of up to £5,000
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Baby's skeleton discovered under floorboards in County Durham home as police probe launched
Bishop Auckland
Contractors renovating a property in Bishop Auckland found what is thought to be the remains of a baby under upstairs floorboards.
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Vaux Brewery announces collaboration with Sunderland Sheepfolds to launch new 'Pit Pony' lager
Sunderland
‘Pit Pony’ is a collaboration that will build on almost 200 years of the Vaux brewing legacy in the city
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Dreary British summer prompts surge in last-minute holiday bookings from Newcastle Airport
Newcastle International Airport
More wet weather is on the way this week, but some are escaping it with last minutes to the likes of Turkey and Bulgaria
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More than 250 Sunderland hospitality jobs created in raft of restaurant and bar openings
Employment
Sheepfold Stables, The 3 Stories, Flower Café, Pablo Eggsgobao, The Sofia and The Muddler are among the venues preparing to open
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Ashington great-great-grandma celebrates her 101st birthday surrounded by five generations of family
Ashington
Edith Main, who taught Newcastle legend Jackie Milburn how to dance, gathered with friends and family to celebrate her birthday
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Bishop AucklandForensics teams descend on County Durham property after baby's skeleton discovered by contractorsDurham Police has launched an urgent investigation after suspected human remains were discovered.
Man who stabbed to death grandad previously told medics he found knife in his bed, inquest hears
Newcastle upon Tyne
Lee Santos was repeatedly stabbed by Andrew Peacock in Cullercoats, North Tyneside
More than 300,000 North East pensioners to lose winter fuel payments - see how many are in your area
DWP
Well over 300,000 people in the North East are set to lose their
Ian Wright's Match of the Day replacement 'sealed' as ex Newcastle United star
BBC
Ian Wright has left his high profile job as a pundit on long running BBC Saturday night programme Match of the Day
Death notices and funeral announcements in The Chronicle Newcastle last week
Funeral notices
A selection of tributes to people from around the North East who have passed away in the past few weeks
NHSHave your say as GPs threaten to bring NHS to a 'standstill'The British Medical Association (BMA), the union for doctors, is warning that the GP system could go the way of dentistry, where many are struggling to register with a practice or being forced to go private for treatment
Northern Lights hunters look out for stunning 'extremely rare' cloud phenomenon
Weather
Noctilucent clouds have made several appearances in North East skies in recent weeks - here's everything you need to know about the phenomenon
Morrisons giving away free food to UK shoppers in every store this August
Morrisons
Morrisons and Warburtons are teaming up to offer shoppers a free meal this August - and all you need to do is say a three-word phrase when you order to claim the offer
UK tourist dies in Greece as temperatures soar above 40C, sparking travel warnings
Travel Advice
Greek authorities have issued a heatwave warning after a woman died in a beach tragedy on the island of Skiathos, with temperatures set to hit 40C in the hottest part of the year
Healthcare assistants at South Tyneside and Sunderland hospitals set for strike action in pay banding row
South Tyneside & Sunderland
Healthcare assistants at South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Trust could be set for strike action.
NHSHave your say as GPs threaten to bring NHS to a 'standstill'The British Medical Association (BMA), the union for doctors, is warning that the GP system could go the way of dentistry, where many are struggling to register with a practice or being forced to go private for treatment
Northern Lights hunters look out for stunning 'extremely rare' cloud phenomenon
Weather
Noctilucent clouds have made several appearances in North East skies in recent weeks - here's everything you need to know about the phenomenon
Tosin Adarabioyo breaks silence on choosing Chelsea over Newcastle United transfer
Newcastle United FC Transfer News
Newcastle were keen on a move for the defender before he made the move to Chelsea
Morrisons giving away free food to UK shoppers in every store this August
Morrisons
Morrisons and Warburtons are teaming up to offer shoppers a free meal this August - and all you need to do is say a three-word phrase when you order to claim the offer
UK tourist dies in Greece as temperatures soar above 40C, sparking travel warnings
Travel Advice
Greek authorities have issued a heatwave warning after a woman died in a beach tragedy on the island of Skiathos, with temperatures set to hit 40C in the hottest part of the year