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It will be will be drop-in point for members of the public to speak directly with police officers and community protection staff
There's been plenty of interest in Elliot Anderson after a great debut season at Nottingham Forest
Gordon Grieveson, of Gateshead, should not have been driving when he failed to spot 'highly visible' Jean Hindmarch crossing the road
A Migrant Myth Busters campaign has been launched in order to tackle misconceptions about migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers
We will be bringing you tonight's winning National Lottery Lotto and Thunderball results - live breaking updates below
Northumbria Police is investigating
Ryan Dodd, 27, from Newcastle, has pleaded guilty to one count of causing grievous bodily harm
Premier League chief Richard Masters has confirmed that players will take the knee this weekend in support of No Room for Racism, with a decision on whether to continue the gesture to be made after that.
After safety concerns surrounding the Gateshead Flyover led to the suspension of all Metro trains over the Tyne last year, bosses are now assessing whether another shutdown is needed during its demolition
A young woman marked turning 30 at the Freeman Hospital this week - as she hopes a recent double-lung and heart transplant will completely change her life