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It's the show that took London by storm in the 80s and has since had an acclaimed revival and Starlight Express is coming to the North East
With this week bringing hail and thunder to the region, warmer weather is on the way for the upcoming Spring bank holiday
The fish and chip shop has been in business since 1915 and is believed to be one of the last remaining shops in the world to use a coal-fired range and newspaper for wrapping
Sunday's game against West Ham could very well end up being meaningless in terms of the result - but for some stars it may be a day that lives with them for years to come
Jonas Aleksas has links to the West End of Newcastle
There's a huge presence of emergency services including cops and the coastguard at Brighton beach this morning
The 2026 rule change was confirmed for cars registered between key dates
Joe Gomez could be set to leave Liverpool after 11 years at the club, with the 29-year-old admitting he is unsure over his future as his contract enters its final year
It has been reported that Tynemouth RNLI and the HM Coastguard have been joined by the land services at the scene
PIP is a benefit given to millions of people in the UK who need help with everyday tasks and getting around, and dozens of vision and hearing problems can qualify
