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Family 'broken into a million pieces' by tragic death of 16-year-old in Tyneside collision

The teenager has today been named as Jessica Metters, and her family have shared a heart-breaking tribute to their 'beautiful baby'

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80s legend Paul Young dines at Sambuca restaurant in the North East as staff delighted

World famous singer and music legend Paul Young has been in the region this week for a number of North East concerts

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'It's insult to victims' - Fury as double one punch attacker walks free from court

Peter Ward was on bail for one attack when he carried out his second

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The North East star who brought the house down at Take That's Sunderland show

Take That were joined on stage by a special guest for The Circus Live show in Sunderland on Tuesday night

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Cocaine dealer stopped for driving offence in Newcastle said £1,000 of drugs was for weekend away

Newcastle Crown Court

Jamie Devlin, of Consett, jailed for cocaine dealing in 2018, is back behind bars after he was caught with 37 bags of the same drug in Newcastle

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Meet the 100-year-old who celebrated his birthday with a charity walk and a cup of tea

George Stafford has been described as a 'true inspiration'

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Missing wallaby returns to North East farm after escaping four days ago

Wally has been reunited with his brother at SCNE - At the Farm, in Leadgate, after escaping on Saturday afternoon

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Wallaby sighted on North East business park as owners try to bring him home

Wally escaped from SCNE - At the Farm, in Leadgate, on Saturday afternoon

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"I went to see them when I was 9!" Zoe Birkett in 90s heaven as she gets set to tour with Take That

North East singer and former Pop Idol star Zoe Birkett with play a huge role in Take That's new Circus tour

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Calls for birthday cards for 'much-loved' North East woman turning 106

Noreen turns 106 in June and staff at Abigail Lodge Care Home are launching a special birthday card appeal

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North East pub faces opposition to bid for late-night live music licence and extended hours

The town centre pub on Medomsley Road reopened last year after a major renovation under new management

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North East singing sensation Zoe Birkett lands major role on Take That's UK stadium tour

Former Pop Idol starlet turned West End powerhouse Zoe will be a special guest on the new Take That tour

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The farm shop 15 miles from Newcastle serving up the 'best breakfast' in the North East

As well as people calling in for some fresh produce a farm shop in the North East does a damn good breakfast

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Loved ones of tragic Newcastle actor who starred in Hollywood film 'tried so hard' to save him

Newcastle West End

The 55-year-old, from Elswick, who starred in film with Sadie Frost has died at the age of 55

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Masked thieves threatened Consett BMW owner with knife before stealing car in terrifying raid

Tom Dixon reported his keys had been stolen from his home in Consett, County Durham, to police, but crooks returned before Durham Police arrived

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Top 21 North East care homes according to new list based on family reviews

These care homes have been celebrated as the best in the North East - from Hebburn to Horden and Berwick to Billingham.

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North East axe throwing and rage room venue granted alcohol licence despite police objections

Durham County Council has approved a licence for Rage It Out to serve alcohol before and after sessions at the Consett Queen Street venue

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Big Brother winner set to pitch men's mental health project to investors in Dragons' Den-style event

For the last six months, Anthony Hutton has been taking part in The Stable Programme on Teesside

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North East woman ordered to pay £1,000 after 'large amount' of waste fly-tipped

Durham County Council

The address of Donna Adams, from Consett, was found on an invoice in the rubbish that was dumped in May of last year

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Big Brother winner who blew all his money inspired by his grandma to turn his 'mess' into a 'message'

Anthony Hutton now lives in Darlington and runs the 'Never Throw in the Towel Project'

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Inside the County Durham café which is one of the only places serving Filipino food in the North East

Christine's Kitchen opened in Consett in September 2025 and has brought Filipino food to the heights of County Durham

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From teenage Pop Idol star to West End diva and inspirational mam - Zoe Birkett tells her story

It's been nearly 25 years since Zoe Birkett shot to huge fame on ITV's Pop Idol and her career continues to flourish

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Convicted sex offender burgled homes while 'struggling to adjust' to life outside jail

Connor Bradley, 32, was jailed for two years after committing two burglaries in County Durham

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Newcastle family-run business director says £34,000 theft by finance manager had 'big knock-on effect'

Sarah Gray abused her position at the Throckley company to steal the large sum of money, over a six month period

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