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Follow for live travel updates on the roads and public transport across the region has Blaydon Race and Take That concert take place in the North East
Take That are back in Sunderland on Tuesday to play the Stadium of Light on their Circus Live 2026 tour
Adam Campbell has a positive message for those youngsters leaving the club this summer
Police say their was an altercation on Shields Road
Drivers are being urged to avoid the A189 Spine Road in Northumberland after two crashes, one involving a police car
Mike Williamson could replace the departing Ian Watson at the Mariners
The changes are an attempt to reduce wait times for practical tests
Areas impacted include Newcastle upon Tyne, Manchester and Birmingham
Steven Brymer, also known as Wright, from Throckley, is accused of leaving the male with cuts to his arms and head
Airports in Spain, Portugal, France and Italy have been reported to be among the worst affected by the new EU entry and exit border system
