'We’ve provided a loving home for our beautiful little girls' - Durham couple share story for National Adoption Week
Michelle and Laura began the process of adopting in 2019, after deciding that they wanted to both experience the same journey.
Birtley thug punched girlfriend in head and tried to bite her on busy street
Garry Kendal's violent outburst concerned a passer-by so much that he filmed it on his mobile phone and contacted police
Heroic Sir Chris Hoy has been a credit to our nation
His words exemplified the courage he showed in velodromes and cycling tracks around the world. He gave his all in a glittering career that saw him win six Olympic gold medals.
Scots cop accused of 'ridiculing' man after being exposed when clothes fell off
The accusation claims the cop also “ridiculed and laughed” at him because he was exposed.
Russell Grant's horoscopes as Cancer told to be ready to cancel plans
Today's star signs warn Taurus about new people not meeting expectations and Virgo urged to spend time with loved ones.
Newcastle pervert who carried out sex act outside Sacred Heart school stopped from leaving country
Alemshah Amin, of Fenham, Newcastle was spotted acting suspiciously in an airport departure lounge having failed to inform the police he intended to travel abroad
Police probe after burglary at South Tyneside school with equipment stolen
Keelman's Way School was reportedly burgled on Wednesday, October 16
Police update after suspected cannabis farm found on Whitley Bay street
A 37-year-old man was arrested on Sunday on suspicion of the production of a Class B drug
Police confirm missing South Shields man found safe and well
Christopher Patton, who is from the Harton area of South Shields, was reported missing earlier today
Gardening expert says easy task now will help hydrangeas 'bounce back' next year
The Chelsea Flower Show gold medal winner said that the shrubs will return with 'larger blooms' next spring if you take care of them before winter arrives
Newcastle City Council unveils revamped cabinet following reshuffle by new leader
It comes after Karen Gilgour replaced Nick Kemp at the helm of the council
Second man charged over 'murder bid' in Orkney as man left fighting for life
Emergency services raced to Burnmouth Road in Kirkwall after receiving reports of a disturbance on Tuesday, October 15.
John Swinney refuses to rule out freezing tax thresholds in Scottish Budget
The First Minister said he would not comment on what would be in the Scottish budget ahead of time.
Man seriously injured in Benwell explosion remains in hospital five days on
Two people were killed in the blast, which destroyed homes on Violet Close
Northumbria Police arrest 15 in Gateshead and seize £10,000 of Class A drugs
On October 16, officers focused on tackling serious violence and organised criminality in the community.
Community unites to mark murdered teen Tomasz Oleszak's birthday
A fundraising event was held in Gateshead in memory of 14-year-old Tomasz, who was stabbed to death on the Springwell Estate
Inquest opens into death of Jayden McGuinness, 16, who died following Newcastle crash
Jayden Brian McGuinness, 16, died after being involved in a collision in Byker on September 27
Collection tins placed around Tyneside to raise money for blast victim Archie York's funeral
The seven-year-old died in the explosion in Benwell
Plans lodged to make Whickham Police Station more environmentally friendly
Gateshead Council has received a planning application to help decarbonise Whickham Police station.
Newcastle United and Sunderland fans can win match-worn and signed shirts through Poppy Appeal
MatchWornShirt are supporting The Royal British Legion by auctioning shirts worn by players across the UK.
Man dead and second injured after incident near Scots community centre
The incident took place in Hamilton, South Lanarkshire, this afternoon.
Four people rescued after car becomes stranded on Holy Island causeway
At 4pm today, HM Coastguard received a report of the stranded car at Holy Island Causeway
ADHD experts share signs of disorder in women - and why it's difficult to get a diagnosis
They say that women are "less likely than men to have hyperactivity as a symptom", and so they're diagnosed less often.
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