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A man in his 60s was found with head injuries on Front Street, in Benton, and taken to hospital after a reported attack
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency have issued advice to people who have ADHD
Nick Woltemade is gearing up for a big second season at Newcastle United
A ranking of the top trending destinations for summer 2026 has shown some surprising results, with a north west city coming top of the domestic destinations list, putting it alongside Como in Italy
New building proposals have been unveiled in the latest attempt to transform the former Cemex concrete works in Pottery Lane, part of Newcastle's ex-industrial Forth Yards area
The flyover demolition, entering its 'most complex stage', is marked by the temporary closure of Park Lane roundabout
Zakariya Horvath has finally been brought to justice for his part in a plot to trick vulnerable victims in Tyneside and County Durham into handing over their savings
The former Duke of Cumberland pub could be transformed into an HMO if proposals are approved by the council
William Taylor, of Longbenton, has breached a restraining order imposed to protect his mum on a number of occasions
The site has been vacant for almost a decade, but councillors are 'disappointed' by the lack of affordable housing

