Bishop of Newcastle's cat in running to become UK's next 'Purr Minister'
Four-year-old rescue kitty Ebba is highlighting the Renters' Reform Bill in her "manifursto"
Warning holidaymakers will outnumber residents of Northumberland parish as Felmoor Park set to expand
The parish council led protests against the plans
Police officer sexually assaulted girl after turning off bodycam on 999 call
A raid on the home of Dean Dempster, found a safe hidden in a wardrobe containing phones, four pairs of folded children's knickers and shredded underwear in a bag.
Grave of lost Korean War soldier from County Durham found more than 70 years after death
Rifleman Mark Foster's unmarked grave has been proven at the United Nations Memorial Cemetery in Busan, South Korea, more than 70 years after his death
£2.7m funding agreed to build HUSK fabricated bungalows in Amble
The bungalows are built around disused garages and have been successfully rolled out across the North East
Washington thug threatened to burn down woman's home and slit her throat during four months of terror
Scott Seldon, 38, subjected the mother of his two children to abusive and threatening messages
Jealous lout smashed Newcastle hotel room window because he thought partner was cheating inside
Tyler Davison threw stones at the window of a first floor room at easyHotel, in Newcastle, while a random resident, who was not his girlfriend, was asleep inside
Russell Grant's horoscopes as Gemini told working alone can lead to best results
Today's horoscope will see one star sign be truthful and transparent, while another will reach an agreement with a partner. These are your Thursday horoscopes.
SNP Government accused of 'stitch up' to help Stephen Flynn over double-jobbing plan
EXCLUSIVE: The Government offered a consultation on ending dual mandates, with a potential ban in the long term, days ahead of Flynn announcing a double job plan in 2026.
Politicians should be blocked from serving at both Holyrood and Westminster
Politicians should not be serving as an MSP and MP as they require two people to carry out different roles..
DVLA to 'revoke' more than 600,000 driving licences - how to check if you're at risk
The DVLA has a rule which could see thousands of drivers lose their licences and be banned from getting behind the wheel, here's what you need to know
CCTV released after Gateshead shop staff assaulted as man stole soft drinks during robbery
The incident happened in a shop on Fewster Square, in the Leam Lane Estate area
DWP sending out thousands of letters warning people to 'act without delay'
The DWP has issued a warning to anyone who receives a particular letter in the coming months as it ramps up its Universal Credit migration process
Joanna Cherry accuses SNP of 'misogyny' over Stephen Flynn 'stitch up' claims
The former MP spoke out after the Record revealed claims the SNP Government had helped Flynn pursue his duble jobbing ambitions.
Body found in search for missing Scots dad as heartbroken family lead tributes
Andy McNee, 44, vanished from Clydebank on the morning of Friday, November 8, sparking a frantic search.
Durham flats evacuated after mobility scooter bursts into flames amid warnings of electrical charging risk
The fire, which took place in October 2022, caused damage worth £10,000 to repair, but luckily nobody was seriously hurt
Ninewells Hospital ongoing incident as police called to 'disturbance involving prisoner'
At least four police vehicles arrived at the entrance to the hospital before officers rushed inside on Thursday morning.
Sunderland Royal Hospital visited by Luke O'Nien after £1m neonatal unit revamp
The Sunderland AFC captain officially opened the new rooms, and met families who were staying with their newborns.
Wallsend restaurant owner in court after selling peanut contaminated meal in undercover operation
Majeda Miah operated Prince of Spice at Hadrian Park Shopping Centre, which has since closed.
Council chiefs to sign off on plans to improve employee health and wellbeing amid ageing staff
Gateshead Council chiefs are set to approve work to help the health and wellbeing of staff amind an ageing workforce.
Top rated Newcastle bakery with 'the best cakes in town' has United WAGs flocking
A popular Newcastle bakery with three different branches in the area has become a big hit with the other halves of United players
Wife of Skye murder-accused tells court husband 'threatened to kill' osteopath for 'ruining his life'
Rowena MacDonald claimed her husband Finlay was not happy with his treatment from John Donald MacKenzie and blamed the osteopath, whom he is accused of shooting, for 'ruining his life'.
DWP to review of PIP assessment process after claims of 'humiliation' of disabled claimants
The DWP has admitted that the process of applying for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is 'humiliating' - and suggested that changes could soon be on the way
Northumberland County Council bosses agree to fund repairs to Ashington's Woodhorn Museum
The structure has been deemed "at risk" by Historic England
Grey skies Scotland solar panels storming ahead of UK with 100,000 installations this year
Sky-high energy bills have led tens of thousands of Scots homes and businesses to take up the renewable tech with the highest adoption rate in Britain.
Sunderland officers seize two vehicles suspected of fly-tipping as part of crackdown
It is suspected the vehicles were being used to dispose of waste unlawfully at the former Frosterley Close site, in Easington Lane, Sunderland
Rapist police officer David Carrick pleads not guilty to multiple sex attacks on woman and girl
Carrick was formally dismissed from the Met in January last year after pleading guilty to a total of 49 offences, including 24 counts of rape, against 12 women between 2003 and 2020.
Three arrested after two 'drug-related' deaths and weapons seized in Gateshead
Police searched a property on Claremont South Avenue in Bensham on Wednesday, where equipment related to the production of drugs and weapons was found
Mum of 'murdered' tot installed spy camera above cot due to 'concerns' about partner
Paula Roberts left her son Charlie in the care of her partner Christopher Stockon before the toddler suffered a fatal head injury.
Axe wielding Gateshead pensioner turned up at ex-husband's home and threatened to chop granddaughter's head off
Margaret Bell, 69, was carrying two axes and a hammer when she was arrested at the Washington property
WASPI women told 'compensation could be paid soon' in fresh DWP update
The Women Against State Pension Inequality (WASPI) campaign has been given fresh hope that compensation could be paid out "soon" after a DWP update from Liz Kendall
HMRC workers to vote on strike action as union claims reps were 'victimised' and sacked
Three PCS Union reps - Gordon Askew, Rachel Farmer and Joel Hamilton - were dismissed earlier this year
New pictures released of missing Durham man who has not been seen for four days
Paul, 53, was last seen at Tesco Express in Durham City on Monday afternoon
South West Water pleads guilty to five pollution offences
Two of the charges relate to allowing raw sewage to be discharged into a lake
Newcastle taxi driver denies falsely imprisoning and sexually assaulting woman in his cab
David Duduveica, of Benwell, will stand trial next year after pleading not guilty at Newcastle Crown Court
Skye widow of 'murdered' man saw gun-wielding brother enter family home before hearing shots
Lyn-Anne MacKinnon spoke today in Edinburgh's High Court as her brother, Fraser MacDonald, stood trial for the murder of her husband John.
Three dogs destroyed after Newcastle Council worker mauled in Fawdon street during house repair job
A man in his 40s was arrested on suspicion of being the owner of a dog which was dangerously out of control and has since been released on bail
Plymouth MP asks for assisted dying views ahead of parliamentary votepl
This is the first time since 2015 that MPs are considering the topic in Parliament
Police search for missing Scots pensioner as concerns for wellbeing grow
The 67-year-old Janet has not been seen since 11am today and police say that is "completely out of character for her".
South Shields HMO proposal rejected over parking and safety concerns
The application was lodged with South Tyneside Council earlier this year, but has since been refused by the local authority's planning department
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