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One lane is closed on the A19 in Sunderland due to a vehicle fire

On Monday, the Prime Minister said 'every parent can see it with their own eyes' that 'social media is making children unhappy'

Eurovision Song Contest legends Agnetha Fältskog, Björn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson and Frida Lyngstad are in mourning

The A1 Southbound exit slip road at J65 in Birtley is partially blocked, causing delays in the area

David McDonald, of Newton Aycliffe, was arrested when the girl bravely told a teacher what had happened

All the planned road closures and roadworks across the region for the week beginning Monday, June 15

Liam Richmond sneaked into a cupboard and stole the pedal cycle, which belonged to a worker at Newcastle Central Station

Ammar Malik was caught after police pulled over his car then searched his home in Newcastle

The 'rare' property, which is being marketed by Symonds Taylor, features plenty of period architectural features, updated for modern living

Gary Pendleton, 66, from Consett in County Durham, experienced the heart attack shortly after returning home from a gym session

He looks set to play a key role for England in the World Cup and Elliot Anderson will have a big supporter there to watch him

A selection of tributes placed in the Newcastle Chronicle to people who have passed away around the North East

The collision happened on the A19 northbound near to Maltby in Stockton shortly before noon on Sunday

One of the women sustained serious injuries in the collision, which occurred in Blyth in Northumberland during the early hours of Friday

Karl Glendenning, of Kenton in Newcastle, who has form for weapons offences, turned violent after a dispute with an Uber driver

Kevin Bablee and wife Anjna said that the whole hospital community, walking the Newcastle Freeman Hospital corridors, and visiting its chapel daily helped them through a challenging year

Two rare 1962 Fender Stratocasters are due to be offered for sale at Anderson & Garland's Music Auction in Newcastle

Paul Mason is also accused of trying to bite a security guard at a hospital as he was being evicted

Northumbria Police said 13 people had been arrested on suspicion of crimes committed during demonstrations on Saturday.

The US President said that the Strait of Hormuz will be 'open to all' - but Iranian officials have cast doubt that the signing of a deal will take place this weekend

The former Little Mix star's new documentary about SMA newborn screening across the UK shows Jesy navigating life with her daughters and their rare condition

The RNLI is modernising its fleet, with a number of lifeboats being replaced

Small businesses throughout the West End grow with BIPC business support

The Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate was introduced by Boris Johnson's government