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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)
Cannabis factory killer's sentence not too lenient
Reece Galbraith is serving 14 years in jail after the blast killed seven-year-old Archie York.
Council secures £2.5m to help demolish flyover
The Gateshead flyover remains closed to traffic, several months after it was deemed unsafe.
End broken asylum seeker hotel system, says council leader
Newcastle's Karen Kilgour wants local officials to have more say over how asylum seekers are housed.
Gang duo attacked homes with guns and petrol bombs
A court hears Taylor Ford and Joshua Wilson raided three houses as part of a "gangland crime" wave.
Rail operator corrects wrong village pronunciation
It follows customer feedback, after Northern's trains occasionally pronounced Wylam wrong.
Florida space delegation visits North East
The event in Durham is aiming to link local space businesses with others in the US.
Allotment row tenants told to remove horses
Tenants at Ryton allotments are being told to find new homes for their horses kept on their plots.
Leaks pulled new Metro trains from service
Nexus confirms faults with heating, ventilation and air conditioning units led to the withdrawals.
'Overlooked' areas welcome regeneration boost
One resident welcomes the funding in his area, which he says is blighted by anti-social behaviour.
'I hope women see my win and try ultramarathons'
Ultramarathon winner Anna Troup says she wants her latest comeback to inspire more women to take up sport.
Working at pantry 'helps me communicate better'
The social supermarket in North Shields is a lifeline for struggling families, the council says.
Shorts at work: Can men now get their legs out in the office?
Whether shorts are ever appropriate for the office remains a contentious topic, so what should you do?
Hopes new Metro line will end 'false dawns'
Nexus wants suggestions on station locations during drop-in sessions about the Washington line.
Six swans hatch at reserve after five-year absence
Northumberland Wildlife Trust says the new family is good news after one of its swans was shot dead.
Cinema rolls out 'black carpet' for 28 Years Later
Director Danny Boyle joins actor Alfie Williams at the gala screening at Newcastle's Tyneside.
Fans descend on city for 'local hero' Sam Fender
Thousands of Sam Fender fans descend on Newcastle for the first of three gigs at St James' Park.
Training a new generation of mountain rescue dogs
"We'll hide bodies in unusual places, so the dog?s constantly having to think about the location."
'My plan was to die here, this was my last home'
Almost 100 older people could lose their home, as a council is due to discuss its demolition.
'It's my two favourite things, foraging and tattooing'
Foraged from a forest floor, nature provides unique inspiration for custom tattoos.
'I wanted a challenge to celebrate reaching 30'
Adam Ball says the age of 30 was his limit, as "that was my life expectancy from being born".
Fishing boat's very close encounter with orca
A fisherman captures footage of the killer whale off the Northumberland coast on Tuesday morning.
Watch video shown to jurors in Sycamore Gap tree trial
The BBC's Emma Vardy talks through the footage shown in court as two men are accused of illegally chopping down the tree.
Archer takes wicket on Sussex return at Durham
Durham fight back after Jofra Archer takes a wicket in his first County Championship appearance for Sussex in more than four years.
Newcastle's Isak joins Fernandes on PFA awards shortlist
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes and Liverpool winger Mohamed Salah are both among the nominees for the PFA Players' Player of the Year award.
T20 Blast: Jacks stars as Surrey & Somerset win
South Group leaders Somerset win again, but North Group leaders Northamptonshire lose on a busy Friday of T20 Blast action
Essex cruise past Durham, Bears defeat Blaze
Bears beat The Blaze by 25 runs to go second, while Essex thump Durham by six wickets in the T20 Blast.
Sam Fender St James' shows stage times revealed
Rebecca O'Neill reports on the times for Sam Fender's three nights at St. James.
Jesmond Towers: Newcastle's most expensive home
Rachel Sweeney talks us through the £20m castle up for sale in Jesmond.
Tynemouth reacts to Priory gates opening at night
Rachel Sweeney talks to people in Tynemouth about the new trial for the Priory.
Call for CCTV to be put into Gateshead cemetery
After a series of thefts, Abbie Huscroft says Satlwell Cemetery more surveillance.
The secret world of Farne Island's Puffins
A webcam allowing people to spy on puffins has garnered tens of thousands of views.
Latest Sports News... (Source: BBC News)
Pardew ready for Metalist threat
Newcastle United boss Alan Pardew says there will be no surprises from Metalist Kharkiv in their Europa League tie.
Kibirige signs Falcons pro deal
Newcastle Falcons winger Zach Kibirige signs a first professional contract at Kingston Park.
RFU trials ref-cam this weekend
The RFU will trial a "ref-cam" during the televised Championship game between Newcastle and London Scottish on Sunday.
Southampton game key - Larsson
Sunderland midfielder Sebastian Larsson thinks Saturday's match with Southampton is important to their survival chances.
Newcastle 1-3 Man City
Goals from Sergio Aguero, Javi Garcia and Yaya Toure earn Manchester City a deserved 3-1 win at Newcastle.
Man Utd 3-1 Sunderland
Manchester United restore their six-point advantage at the top of the Premier League after a 3-1 win over Sunderland.
O'Neill targets January signings
Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill says he must strengthen his squad in the January transfer window as they look to avoid relegation.
O'Neill doubters wrong - Ferguson
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson says it is "absolutely ridiculous" for anyone to question Martin O'Neill.
Pardew - one win could revive us
Newcastle boss Alan Pardew says beating Manchester City on Saturday could revive his team's stuttering Premier League campaign.
Harker to exit Durham post in May
David Harker is to stand down as Durham County Cricket Club chief executive in May 2013 after 20 years in the post.
Smith undaunted by Gateshead task
Anth Smith says he is not daunted by the pressure of taking charge at Blue Square Bet Premier side Gateshead.
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Brothers jailed after machete attack on policeman
The pair are jailed after an off-duty officer is attacked while out shopping in a town centre.
People evacuated from tower after major fire spread
Residents are evacuated from a tower block after embers from a major fire at Hotspur House spread.
Man charged with murder of woman after gas blast
Annabel Rook was found stabbed following a gas explosion at her home in north London.
Wrongly jailed sub-postmistress upset by £60k fees
The victim of the Horizon scandal says she does not know what further work her solicitor has done.
Palestine Action group to be banned, as protest sees arrests and scuffles with police
It comes after what she called a "disgraceful attack" on an RAF base and as a protest took place in central London.
Motorway reopens after woman dies in crash
Police appeal for witnesses following the major crash between junctions 16 and 17 on Sunday.
Coldplay call inviting rapper to appear at concerts 'surreal'
Coldplay star Chris Martin personally called Chiedu Oraka to ask him to support the band in Hull.
Cars parked on roundabouts by heatwave beachgoers
Cars were abandoned on pavements, double yellow lines and roundabouts near the seafront.
Romesh Ranganathan loses son's school place appeal
The comedian says his son will not be able to attend any of his preferred choice of schools.
Girl, 3, abused online after dog attack
Bunnie needed surgery on her arm after being attacked by a cockapoo in Rainham.
Inside the doer-upper with starting bid of £1,000
The property in Burngreave does not boast many - or indeed any - of the mod cons a buyer may want.
The story behind the largest maternity review in the NHS
The review followed hundreds of baby deaths and injuries at Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) NHS Trust.
Source: BBC News
