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There was a large police presence on Shields Road in Byker with the air ambulance landing at the scene
Newcastle United transfer latest as Spain international linked with move
Sandro Tonali could follow Anthony Gordon through the St James' Park exits but these are different times on Tyneside
The Hoppings will be back on Newcastle Town Moor with some changes and new additions
The shop can no longer sell alcohol following a raid which uncovered thousands in illegal tobacco
Malcolm Campbell died from the effects of smoke inhalation caused by a fire which started in his bungalow where he lived alone
Dad-of-two Connor Rock breached his disqualification by travelling on the four-year-old's toy on Ponteland Road
Sarah-Louise Elliott obtained a Nissan Juke in 2025 despite having no driving licence or insurance and then crashed it into a neighbour's car
The singer kicked off the latest leg of the tour in The Toon and gave a West End worthy performance
A huge emergency response descended on Shields Road in Byker just after 7pm with the air ambulance landing at the scene
