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Illicit tobacco and vapes found during police and trading standards raids in Newcastle. Photo: Northumbria Police.

Drone now in use to combat illegal tobacco trade

The site of the new Berwick hospital.

Group to look at public inquiry potential for new hospital in Berwick

County councillor for Berwick North Nicole Brooke joined the team to cut the ribbon and celebrate the occasion.

Pet retailer opens new dog grooming salon in Berwick

Pagan is co-director of Pelican Theatre and co-creator of Flip the Switch. Photo by Alan Mason.

Another artistic residency at Berwick school as partnership continues

How the Forth Yards area of Newcastle could look under major regeneration plans, which include a new footbridge over the Tyne. Photo: Newcastle City Council.

Two new bridges could be built over River Tyne under 2050 vision

Leazes Park in Newcastle, with Newcastle United's St James' Park stadium in the background. Photo: LDRS.

What 2050 vision says about St James’ Park future and a ‘world class’ stadium

Caroline Tetley and Belle Gormanley pictured during the meet the author event.

Author meet and greet at book shop hailed a 'great success'

An aerial photograph of the new Berwick Community Hospital site.

NHS bosses confirm Berwick hospital completion likely to be delayed until 2028

The Canny Lass on the River Tyne.

New river boat aims to show off The Tyne from new perspective

Direct Pets was named Pet Shop of the Year for the North East at the 2026 My Local Awards.

Regional Pet Shop of the Year award delight for Tom and team

PC Jess Turnbull, who was killed while responding to a collision in Cramlington on June 8, 2026. Photo: Northumbria Police.

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A North East police commissioner has paid tribute to a 19-year-old officer who died in the line of duty.
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Local election count and results at Blyth leisure centre. Photo: Simon Greener/NCJ Media.

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The A1061 has seen delays rise 82% since 2020.

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Fly-tipping across Middlesbrough.

Top three North East councils for hazardous fly-tipping cases according to data

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Kia serves up zero-emissions alternative to much-loved Sportage

Ben Williams celebrates after scoring the winner. Picture: Ian Brodie

Williams is buzzing after scoring winner

The cheapest places to live in the UK, based on house prices per sqm, have been named, with 5 of the 10 cheapest in the North East

The 5 cheapest postcodes in the North East, based on price per sqm

Craig Lynch wants his side to keep believing after the win against Bamber Bridge. Picture: George Davidson

Highwaymen battle to vital win

The banner that was created by members of Shankhouse Women’s Section of Cramlington Labour Party in 1926.
Historian Brian Godfrey (left) and Ed Waugh, playwright (right) holding it (courtesy of Ewan Waugh).

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The best places to live in the North East, according to Garrington Property Finders, have been named

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North East Mayor Kim McGuinness.

Funding boost for projects in North Tyneside and other parts of the region

An aerial photograph of the new Berwick Community Hospital site.

Contractor appointed to complete new hospital

Gavin Webster.

Acclaimed comedian to perform in Alnwick

The main car park in Seahouses, where Clapperton was found.

Holidaymaker arrested after girlfriend tipped off police

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Nathan Buddle has moved on from Morpeth

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The concert will take place at Morpeth Methodist Church.

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Ailsa Rutter OBE, Director of Fresh and Balance.

Alcohol charity and health leaders back tougher drink-driving laws
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JJ O'Donnell heads Dunston UTS in front in their home game with Blyth Town (photo Eric Murphy_

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Sam Goodlet, CEO of Northern Butterflies and Melanie J Cornish-Fleet, founder and CEO Bringing Words to Life and with learners at the Bringing Words to Life workshop by House of Hues.

Literacy charity support vulnerable adults with £10,00 boost

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Free open weekend at Better leisure centres in Gateshead – November 22 and 23

Bellway North East staff at the Gateshead HQ where the refurbishment has taken place

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Charity tackling adult literacy crisis as new branches set to launch

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The Lovell golf day in aid of Oasis Community Housing. Pictured are Nick Mackinnon, Gary Tansey, Ashleigh Tate, Ronnie Wake and Josh Brown.

Lovell raises more than £12,000 in a month for North East homelessness charity

An image of Thomas Hepburn from the Durham Miners Association.

Ian Lavery column: 'We inherit the past, the future we build'

Members of the CTP Training community.

Male-only gym helping both body and mind

Pictured in the refurbished kitchen at Oasis Community Housing’s Naomi Project are Lovell Director of Land and Partnerships for the North East, Phil Jones with, from left, the charity’s Corporate Relations Manager Hazel Ditchburn, Senior Support Worker Alison Hunt, and Lovell Marketing and Social Impact Manager Ashleigh Tate.

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Wansbeck Warrior Archie Smith.

Wansbeck Warrior wins first belt

Florist Rachael Grant.

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Laura Hawken (left) and Colin Elliot (right) accept the award from Carla Doran (centre).

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