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A huge emergency response is on the A1(M) in County Durham due to a serious crash with diversions in place for drivers

Thio Noon, 20, suffered severe burns after rushing into the fire-stricken home in Chirnside to save pet dog Buddy, who had darted back inside during the blaze

Andy Burnham's Government has confirmed standing charges on gas bills will be axed from next year as part of the Budget

Several officers remain in attendance on Tomlea Avenue, in Bedlington, following an incident in the area

Millions more people would become eligible freebie under the proposal

A new poll highlights what people across the North would like to see in the Budget in order to invest in public services.

Northumberland County Council estimates that more than 8,000 households could face higher council tax bills next year because of planned reductions to some bands of a support scheme

Darren Marchant was in a 'sorry state' when he was approached by officers and was 'lucky' not to be charged with outraging public decency

The ta-pastry is on display for free at the Great North Museum: Hancock until January 2027

Mark Campbell, of Walker, was already on a suspended sentence for driving offences when he rode a stolen motorbike dangerously until police intervened

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One person was taken to hospital following a crash at Felton.

Heavy queues were reported on the A1 near Felton following what is being reported as a collision.

Craig Dunn has been given a shocking prognosis after his stage 4 cancer spread to his spine.

Hundreds of millions of additional government funding has been set aside to offer rough sleepers somewhere to stay by Christmas.

North East talent is so large - three winners have been selected from the North East to compete in Miss England

Campaigners maintain that the future of High Borrans Outdoor Education Centre is a matter for the North East at large.

Police and paramedics were called following an altercation on Shields Road in Byker on Tuesday afternoon

The record store moved out of the city centre due to rising costs

Kevin Keegan is set to become the first person to be posthumously awarded Newcastle's highest civic honour, in recognition of his enormous impact on the city

Daniel Ambler was found with fatal injuries following a collision at the Esso Asda Express Service Station in Seaham, County Durham

An 'unremarkable' first 100 for Andy Burnham according to the people in Newcastle