Petition to save Monkseaton High School from potential closure reaches over 700 signatures
Following the news that Monkseaton High School faces potential closure by August 2026, a petition has been launched to help preserve the school
More than 200 cannabis plants seized after thermal images highlighted hotspot in Gateshead
A 26-year-old man has been arrested after officers executed a warrant in Birtley
Landlord takes resident to court after police storm his flat following tip-off
A police probe linked him to the drugs trade
Further strike action confirmed at Northumberland schools next month
The education union NASUWT has been locked in a dispute with the council over school closures
DWP confirms when Winter Fuel Payment update letters will be sent to 11 million State Pensioners
The DWP has announced that letters informing individuals over State Pension age about the changes to Winter Fuel Payment will be sent "from mid-October"
Martin Lewis issues urgent warning to anyone who uses Royal Mail
The Money Saving Expert has issued a warning to anyone who uses Royal Mail, urging them to stock up on a certain item before the price increases on October 7
Glasgow's notorious Bellgrove homeless hostel set to be demolished
The Bellgrove Hotel was once described as being 'worse than prison' due to the abject conditions inside.
Jury retire to consider verdicts with two Newcastle men on trial for £18K drugs and firearm conspiracy
Robert English and Mark McKeswick, of Throckley and Muswell Hill respectively, are being tried alongside two others.
Sunderland City Council to decide on new tenant for revamped 'Sunniside Social' leisure complex
Plans for a new business to set up shop at a council-owned leisure complex are due to go before city leaders for decision this week
County Durham and Darlington residents invited to shape future crime prevention strategies
PCC Joy Allen, is asking residents to tell her what they think the key issues are that are impacting on public safety
Thug assaulted two Job Centre workers on their lunch break inside Northumberland store
The victims were targeted by David Booth, who shouted abuse and pushed them, inside Poundstretcher
Heaton craft group to 'yarn bomb' Newcastle Cathedral for a good cause
Heaton Hookers are covering the inside of Newcastle Cathedral with knit and crochet creations, which will be donated to the homeless community once the display comes down
Health and safety experts warn of 'epidemic' of long working hours across UK
The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) is calling for urgent action to tackle the issue
Tories blasted over "unfunded" proposals for OAP exemption to new brown bin charges
North Tyneside's bin controversy continues with Tory proposals to exempt OAPs from paying thrown out as "unfunded"
Horror as Scots cyclist 'assaulted' by driver on busy Edinburgh street
Officers Police Scotland raced to High School Wynd, at the junction with Cowgate, at around 6.30pm on Friday following an altercation.
Gateshead Pride hailed success with more pledged despite online hate
This year's Gateshead Pride is the first of many, according to the council's leader, in spite of online bigotry
Community groups plan family event to 'show the world the true face of Sunderland' weeks on from riots
An event next month will bring people from across Sunderland's diverse communities together
Police appeal after three baby ferrets reported stolen from County Durham garden
Three baby ferrets have reportedly been stolen in County Durham.
First picture of Scots man who died in horror crash with HGV as 'heartbroken' family pay tribute
Ross Wood sadly passed away after his Mondeo collided with an HGV on the A75.
Huge multi-agency search scrambled in hunt for Scots hiker last seen two weeks ago
Ian Ross, 65, from Dingwall, Highlands, last spoke with his family on Sunday, September 8.
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