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Wed, 4 Mar 2026 09:40:26 +0000
Three arrested after group fight breaks out on Newcastle street in broad daylight
Officers were called to the Newcastle address on Tuesday afternoon after reports of fighting in the street

Wed, 4 Mar 2026 09:18:30 +0000
Si King teases new show as he returns to screens with original Hairy Bikers crew
Hairy Bikers star Si King has teased that he is working on 'something very special'

Wed, 4 Mar 2026 09:14:52 +0000
The wonderful sight Gosforth residents get to see at 4.30pm every day - and the one drawback
The starling murmurations around Gosforth are thought to be some of the biggest in the North East

Wed, 4 Mar 2026 09:06:14 +0000
North East Lloyds and Halifax banks among 108 set to close in 2026 - full list
Branches in County Durham, Northumberland and Sunderland are set to shut this year as more people move to online banking

Wed, 4 Mar 2026 08:48:46 +0000
State pensioners £12,570 warning as 600,000 hit - new statement from OBR
A massive campaign has been growing for state pensioners to be allowed to get £25,140 before paying tax

Wed, 4 Mar 2026 08:22:00 +0000
Major Universal Credit change confirmed by DWP will start in April - who will be affected
An element of Universal Credit is changing with new claimants of that payment set to receive less money - here are more details

Wed, 4 Mar 2026 07:52:55 +0000
'Astonishing find' as vintage recordings of The Hobbit unearthed during Metro renewal works
The cassettes were discovered buried at the base of an overhead line mast between Chillingham Road and Walkergate

Wed, 4 Mar 2026 07:19:47 +0000
Foreign Office updates travel advice for 10 countries overnight including holiday spots
The UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has updated its advice overnight for those travelling to countries like Thailand and Egypt.

Wed, 4 Mar 2026 03:15:00 +0000
Blue Badge three-month alert as drivers face potential £1,000 and disabled parking ban
A mistake could leave some disabled people breaking the law if they park in the designated bays or on double yellow lines

Wed, 4 Mar 2026 01:00:00 +0000
Moment Northumbria Police officer hurled down flight of stairs by man 'having a bad day'
Jack Kennedy, of Newcastle, has been jailed for an attack on a Northumbria Police officer which he admitted was 'disgusting'

Wed, 4 Mar 2026 01:00:00 +0000
Major warning for train passengers on East Coast Main Line ahead of upgrade works
A range of railway upgrades including track renewal and digital signalling testing will begin from this weekend

Wed, 4 Mar 2026 00:45:00 +0000
Greggs reveals plans for new North East bakery despite slump in profits
Ryton could become home to a new Greggs bakery if proposals are approved

Wed, 4 Mar 2026 00:30:00 +0000
The 'boy in a man's world' who became a drug dealer in Newcastle after spiralling into debt
Liam Land was caught when police pulled over a car in Wallsend which stank of cannabis

Wed, 4 Mar 2026 00:01:00 +0000
Tyneside care firm placed in special measures after 'abuse' not spotted by staff
A care firm has been branded 'inadequate' in all areas by the Care Quality Commission following a damning inspection

Tue, 3 Mar 2026 21:59:25 +0000
The 'little known' gardening rules you need to follow to avoid risk of huge fines
Many people with gardens may be unaware regulations apply

Tue, 3 Mar 2026 19:47:54 +0000
Newcastle pre-school placed into lockdown after man seen carrying 'suspected weapon'
A man thought to be carrying a 'suspected weapon' was sighted outside the pre-school, sparking a huge police response

Tue, 3 Mar 2026 19:00:14 +0000
EuroMillions results LIVE: Winning Lottery numbers for Tuesday, March 3
The winning National Lottery numbers for tonight's EuroMillions and Thunderball draws

Tue, 3 Mar 2026 18:46:44 +0000
Police cordon off Newcastle house with investigation ongoing as officer stands guard
Police have taped off a residential property in Fenham with an officer at the scene on Tuesday evening

Tue, 3 Mar 2026 18:28:53 +0000
Newcastle police officer picked up and thrown downstairs feared he'd broken his neck
Jack Kennedy, who lifted the officer up and threw him down a flight of stairs causing him to land on his head, said he'd 'had a bad day'

Tue, 3 Mar 2026 18:22:44 +0000
Northumbria University staff announce 10 more days of strike action in pensions row
UCU members at Northumbria University have confirmed that they will take another 10 days of strike action, as a dispute over an alleged 'pension grab' continues

Tue, 3 Mar 2026 18:21:41 +0000
The downfall of North East drug dealer who has not learned the error of his ways
Scott Ridley was arrested after police found over 1,000 MDMA lollies, heroin, cannabis and cocaine at his North Shields home

Tue, 3 Mar 2026 18:17:30 +0000
Mum feared son was dead as he lay 'unresponsive' after being knocked down by car in Newcastle
Alfie-Joe is lucky to be alive after being hit by a car in Throckley on Saturday when mum Sian said all her worst nightmares came true at once

Tue, 3 Mar 2026 17:49:11 +0000
'Loyal' Reggie's remarkable recovery after being 'one of skinniest dogs' RSPCA staff had seen
After an incredible recovery 'loyal' Reggie is now looking for a forever home where he can live the life he deserves

Tue, 3 Mar 2026 17:44:22 +0000
North East MP appointed junior health minister as Keir Starmer carries out mini-reshuffle
Washington and Gateshead South MP Sharon Hodgson was appointed on Tuesday

Tue, 3 Mar 2026 17:31:10 +0000
Art consultant made 'unauthorised profits' selling work for Ant and Dec, court told
The High Court was told the unnamed consultant had been receiving sums of money and keeping some while telling Ant and Dec figures were smaller

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