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One massive Eurovision party is planned at a famous city centre venue for this year's grand final on May 16
Emergency services were called to Temple Park in South Shields where the body of a man in his 40s was discovered
The Benfica boss has been a constantly linked with Newcastle United throughout the PIF era at St James' Park
After its sell out success last year, North East variety show Something in the Water is coming back to Newcastle
The Bodyguard's lead actress Sidonie Smith impresses as a superstar singer who is being stalked by a shadowy villain
Sam Cornwell, 46, died after jumping from a plane when his main parachute failed to open properly near Shotton airfield in County Durham
A man in his 30s was found with a 'serious head injury' near to Wallsend town centre with appealing for witnesses to come forward
Reece Gillon was remanded into custody after allegedly threatening an Asda staff member with a knife and stealing cash from the till
Odysseas Vlachodimos is in the middle of a relegation crisis at loan club Sevilla
Officers are searching for the e-bike rider following the collision outside Durham Bus Station on North Road
