Newcastle United partner with council for electrical cable recycling challenge
Fans attending Saturday's match against Brighton at St James' Park are encouraged to bring old cables to a collection point
Two County Durham stores ordered to close down after selling illegal vapes and cigarettes
The closure orders for Ali's Shop and Corner Shop will remain in effect for three months
Police hunt North Shields man wanted in connection with assault offences
Nathan Cullen, 33, of North Shields, is wanted in connection with several assault offences
Alex Salmond death to spark minute's applause from Scotland fans ahead of Portugal clash
The 69-year-old passed away on Saturday and supporters will pay their respects at Hampden Park tonight.
Dog owners warned to watch out for mushroom poisoning symptoms this autumn
There are several common species found in the UK that can be fatal to your dog if eaten - here's what to look out for
Gateshead cannabis farm across two adjoining homes was being 'gardened' by Albanian man
Agros Kraja pleaded guilty to producing cannabis after 415 plants were discovered in ten rooms in Gateshead
Police search teams return to home of Tyneside poison plot doctor Thomas Kwan
Thomas Kwan admitted attempted murder charges last week.
Paul Taylor accused "used Grand Theft Auto text 'code' to hide illegal missions"
Jack Crawley, 20, is on trial accused of the murder of Paul Taylor having previously admitted manslaughter.
North Tyneside Council chiefs approve removal of kiosks for paying council tax bills
The council has decided the payment terminals are no longer value for money, but regular users will be helped to find alternatives.
North Tyneside Council 'no casino resolution' to be heard at full council in November
All North Tyneside councillors will have the vote and say on the resolution in November.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs 'orally raped' teen worker in shop storeroom, civil lawsuit claims
A claim in one of the civil lawsuits alleges that flanked by two armed bodyguards, a man who worked for rival clothing brand Ecko was pistol-whipped and orally raped in a stockroom while being taunted and threatened by Combs.
Cowardly Sunderland stalker attacked partner as night socialising turned violent
Alan Devine, who had been given a suspended prison sentence for stalking a previous partner just three months earlier, has been jailed for attacking his new partner
School cancels 'Blue Nose Day' plans to turn heating off for day after parents' concerns
Wolsingham School had planned to hold a “Blue Nose Day” on Friday to save energy and highlight to pupils the importance of being more sustainable
Person taken to hospital after collision at the Denton Burn roundabout
One person was taken to the Royal Victoria Infirmary
Former North of Tyne Mayor challenges new Labour MP to debate on first 100 days in office
Jamie Driscoll said his former party's record in Government was "truly appalling"
Attempted murder cops urge locals to come forward two weeks after man left in hospital
Cops were called to West Blackhall Street at around 12.10am on Saturday, September 28.
Warning social housing in Newcastle is 'failing to comply' with 16 key standards
The system was taken in-house this summer for the first time in 20 years
Newcastle and Gateshead councils to work together on 'critical' planning policy
The policies will shape future planning decisions on both sides of the Tyne
Lurcher-cross Zeus is a 'lovely boy' but he is still looking for a forever home after 150 days
Zeus is one of 118 pets who have been in an RSCPA rehoming centre for more than 100 days.
Byker bully strangled partner until she couldn't breathe after flying into a rage
Stephen Blake, of Byker, who grabbed his partner by the throat on three separate occasions, has been jailed
Perverted Killingworth grandad, 76, sexually assaulted woman twice in a month
William White, who kissed the woman and forced his tongue into her mouth then grabbed her hand and put it over the groin area of his trousers, was labelled a 'sex offender' by a judge
Warnings of 'horrendous' conditions for tenants in Newcastle prompts new scheme to tackle rogue landlords
Almost 10% of private rental properties in the city will be covered
'Staggering complacency' on fox hunting ban from SNP ministers, claim Greens
The Scottish Greens claim a licensing scheme in the new Hunting With Dogs (Scotland) Act is allowing the blood sport to 'continue through the back door'.
Homelessness death toll in Scotland up by 40 per cent despite pledges to tackle crisis
Independent figures show the death toll among those without somewhere to live has risen by over 40 per cent in the last year from 158 to 206.
Politicians must tackle housing emergency in Scotland before more people die
This is a life-or-death situation for some of the most vulnerable people in our society.
Russel Grant's horoscopes as Cancer to face uncertainty in relationship or work
Today's horoscope will see one star sign discuss concerns with their boss, while another will get involved in group activities. These are your Wednesday horoscopes.
Swansea men deny conspiracy to smuggle £200m of cocaine into UK on fishing boat
The fishing vessel Lily Lola was intercepted by Border Force officers
Much-loved Scots dad dies in hospital three weeks after 'violent street attack'
Malcolm McCandlish has been named by loved ones as the man who died after an alleged assault on Irvine High Street in September.
Labour Government working on separate Scottish immigration visa
Labour MP John Grady said in a debate on Tuesday that Home Secretary Yvette Cooper is "determined" to set up an independent Scottish system.
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