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Firefighters from Gateshead and Hebburn attended an blaze at a home in Spencer Street.
Newcastle United duo Bruno Guimaraes and Joelinton were called up by Brazil for the international break, but the pair have experienced a chaotic journey
Speaking in a Channel 4 documentary, Holly Newton's parents Micala and Lee Trussler shared their horror at her murder.
Connor Wilson, of South Shields, knocked the rider off the bike after claiming he had failed to pay him for it
The Government is set to make an announcement on a pavement parking ban soon, which could mean millions of drivers are stopped from parking outside their homes
Cleaning expert Laura Dove has warned that radiators can become clogged with dust, mould and rust, which can impact how well they function - but there's a simple way to fix it
A new survey has found that most drivers want the Government to go ahead with its plans for stricter safety measures on the roads - including mandatory eyesight tests
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is now accepting online applications for Attendance Allowance and people are being urged to apply
The tax authority has issued new guidance for company car drivers - specifically those with electric vehicles
The Government has issued a statement on the proposed introduction of Digital ID cards, following a petition calling for them to be scrapped