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Latest Newcastle United transfer news and gossip as Yoane Wissa continues to be linked with a move to St James' Park ahead of Monday's deadline
Advance is wholly owned by the council and works on regeneration and affordable homes
The solar farm would cover the area of just under 94 football pitches and generate enough power for almost 15,000 homes
The murder of young North East mother Julie Hogg is at the heart of new ITV crime drama I Fought The Law
William 'Billy' Dunlop murdered North East mum Julie Hogg in 1989 before her mother Ann Ming fought to get him behind bars
The 1989 murder of young North East mum Julie Hogg is the focus of new ITV drama I Fought The Law starring Sheridan Smith
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Harry Butters, 24, is accused of raping and sexually assaulting a woman in his car - which he denies
More than 9,000 online crimes have been reported to Northumbria Police in the 12 months leading to May this year