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Concerns over plans to turn Wallsend shop and flat into eight-bedroom HMO
Wallsend
Despite recommendations to approve the plans, locals are still concerned about a 'Home of Multiple Occupancy' on their doorsteps.
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Meet the Royal Navy Weapons engineer who switched careers and now runs a coffee shop in Jesmond
Jesmond
Sean Lee Martin now runs Olive Coffee Co within Lishman's barbers in Jesmond
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County Durham mother and son banned from keeping animals for illegally breeding and selling dogs
Darlington
Lindsay Wright and Jacob Wright had been repeatedly selling litters of pups of various breeds online, including Cocker Spaniels and Belgian Malinois
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Missing Sunderland woman found after more than a week
Northumbria Police
Sophie Gettings had been missing since July 19
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Mill House Roundabout
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B1288 / A1231 Mill House Roundabout, drivers are urged to be cautious on the eastern side of the roundabout heading towards Washington due to a shed load of "Bricks".#Gateshead #Sunderland @1034SunFM pic.twitter.com/NJg9468aDN
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Tragic CCTV footage shows injured Northumberland man moments after he was assaulted by a road rage driver
Northumberland
Andrew Peart, 39, died days after he was attacked with a metal tyre lever following an argument with Jake McIntyre
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Northumberland driver who killed 'kind and loving' dad in 'vicious' road rage attack jailed
Northumberland
Jake McIntyre, 28, has been jailed for 14 years for the manslaughter of Andrew Peart
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Northumberland agricultural show with 10,000 annual visitors encourages entries
Northumberland
The Bellingham Show dates back to 1842 and now attracts around 10,000 visitors each year
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CrossCountry reduce train services to aid backlog of driver training during Covid pandemic
Transport
CrossCountry will introduce temporary resource-led reductions to its timetable to deal with the backlog of critical driver training days
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Evri creates 430 new North East jobs as part of massive UK expansion plans
Employment
Delivery giant Evri is looking to take on an additional 8,000 couriers across the UK with new jobs at Evri as part of expansion plans
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Met Office 24-hour thunderstorm warning issued affecting part of the North East
North East Weather
Forecasters have warned of possibly 'torrential' showers accompanied by lightning, hail and gusty winds later this week
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Appeal to rehome two black cats still in rescue centre 330 days after rescue from County Durham home
Cats
Flash and Archie were rescued from a home in County Durham last September after they were found in 'unsuitable conditions' with eight other cats
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TransPennine introduce late night service between Edinburgh and Newcastle for Fringe festival
Edinburgh Festival
The extra train services will operate between Saturday, August 3 and Friday, August 30
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North East weather forecast for the week ahead as region set for near heatwave temperatures
North East Weather
August will get off to a warm and sunny start across the region this week with most parts expected to see temperatures in the twenties over the next few days
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Jake McIntyre sentence LIVE: Northumberland road rage driver who bragged of dishing out 'street justice' jailed for 14 years
Courts
Jake McIntyre, of Stakeford, was jailed at Newcastle Crown Court
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Traffic and Travel live updates: Latest on North East roads, trains, Metros and buses
Traffic & Travel
Follow live updates here for the latest on the roads and public transport across the region
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Woman denies racially assaulting door staff at Newcastle nightclub Jalou
Newcastle City Centre
Lia Lopes De Almeida, 20, is accused of committing a racially aggravated assault at Jalou in Newcastle city centre
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Most and least expensive areas of Tynemouth and North Shields revealed - one street's average house price is £1m
Tynemouth
House prices vary by the best part of a million pounds across the space of just four North Tyneside postcodes.
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Gateshead thug strangled woman after blaming her when he couldn't find his cocaine
Newcastle Crown Court
Jordan Hutchinson, of Gateshead, left the woman fearing for her life by squeezing her neck following a night out
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Full list of all of the road closures and roadworks across the North East this week
Traffic & Travel
All the planned road closures and roadworks across all areas of the region for the week beginning Monday July 29
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Areas of County Durham hit with unplanned power cuts
Traffic & Travel
A number of streets in the Murton and Dawdon areas were hit with power cuts on Sunday
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This is South Tyneside Festival: Pictures as Sister Sledge entertain the crowds
South Tyneside
The event in Bents Park is one of four free concerts taking place in South Shields over the summer.
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Whitley Bay soldier and Newcastle personal trainer shortlisted for Mr England contest
Whitley Bay
A national search for the next Mr England is under way and applications are open until July 31
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Newcastle man woke partner up by punching her in the head after BBQ
Newcastle Crown Court
Dean McDermot has been handed a suspended prison sentence at Newcastle Crown Court
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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.
Newcastle United FC Pre-SeasonUrawa Reds vs Newcastle United LIVE - Early team news and updates from Saitama StadiumFollow all of the live build-up, updates and reaction from Newcastle United's latest pre-season friendly
'Blockbuster' Newcastle United transfer dream Eddie Howe won't allow to die
Eddie Howe
Newcastle United were linked with one marquee signing after another when the takeover went through but the club have to face reality as Alan Shearer comparison made
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.
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
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