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Guests call this County Durham couples' retreat their 'happy place' with its sunny garden and beautiful walks from the doorstep
A man in his 20s sadly lost his life after a van went over a cliff in the Marsden area of South Shields on Wednesday
The second semi final of Eurovision 2026 will take place in Vienna on Thursday night with 15 more countries in action
Emergency services swarmed the beach on Wednesday morning after concerns were raised for a woman's welfare
Woltemade made his long awaited return to Newcastle's starting XI in their draw at Nottingham Forest
On BBC Morning Live a former detective said people should not confront the users
The Bolton councillor Baggy Khan posted clips of himself driving the luxury car, prompting 'outrage' amongst residents
Everything to know for Peter Kay's Better Late Than Never tour date
'Not only is the pattern beautiful but the fabric was lovely and so easy to iron,' one shopper praised
Dan Burn has opened up about Newcastle United's difficult season
