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The incident, on the Crowther Industrial Estate, mirrors a similar which took place less than two weeks ago in the same place

Billy-Jo Ryan was found guilty of assaulting the woman in the street after the bust-up over screaming children

An RSPCA officer has spoken of the stench at the property in Ferryhill where six dogs and three rabbits were found dead

Prime Miniister to chair meeting this Wednesday afternoon

We need to wear our helmets when taking bikes or scooters out, ambulance service bosses said.

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has a reminder for millions of motorists

The £9 million renovation works on the Central Motorway began exactly a year ago and have led to major disruption

Liam Evans subjected the woman to three episodes of serious violence which left her with multiple injuries

A new community organisation wishes to spread "hope" to people who could otherwise fall through the gaps.

Homes England has applied for permission for the construction of hundreds of houses on former agricultural land in Annitsford

Michelle was left with cuts and bruises after narrowly avoiding a head-on collision this weekend

Officers are investigating the discovery of a 'suspicious item' and have asked people to avoid the area

The Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service has sent a large response to the incident on the Crowther Industrial Estate

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Durham Constabulary has shared the latest from the scene, after 60 homes on Robert Terrace in Shield Row were evacuated

Julie McDonald said she had been "numb" since Andrew Robson's death at just 29.

From October the harsh new sanctions will be used - including taking money direct from people's bank accounts as part of anti-fraud push

It follows an investment of almost £1 million pledged by the Government

James Madgin, 41, believed he was having graphic online chats with a 12-year-old girl, a teacher grooming a pupil and a mother abusing her own children

Northumbria Police has closed down two properties after new tenants made life hell for communities

The UK's biggest solar eclipse this century will be visible from every part of the country on Wednesday 12 August - but what is the best time to safely see it in the North East? Use our postcode search tool to find out the exact viewing times for you...

The shop will be attached to the new Taste of Northumberland Bistro due to open this week

60 nearby homes have been evacuated, as a large emergency services presence remains on the scene at this time