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The BBC One show will take over Souter Lighthouse on Friday, July 3 and Saturday, July 4
Michael Sayers, who has a long criminal record, was captured on CCTV breaking into Tomahawk, on Newcastle's Quayside
Eastside Gardens has been described by the inspector as being an "exceptional service", in its first inspection since a change in ownership
The town is set to benefit from a new fund aimed at former coalfield communities
New measures could be introduced across Gateshead that would require property owners to secure planning permission before turning family homes into HMOs
Ashley Hope was living in a tent in his mother's garden when he began stalking a woman who lived nearby
Councillors warned the county has "unique challenges" posed by its geography
Edward Foden was due to stand trial charged with fraud but changed his plea to guilty as it was about to get underway
With Newcastle United currently on the lookout for a replacement for Anthony Gordon, one player who has been linked with the club has made a huge statement in the World Cup
Elijah Wotton-Lidster has raised funds for the Great North Air Ambulance through his challenge
