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CCTV images released in hospice theft investigation as police look to trace 'North East men'
Crime
CCTV images have been released as part of the investigation into the incident, which took place on Monday, April 10
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North East officially home to the best pub and small hotel in England
Northumberland
Five awards came to the North East overall, with a silver and two bronzes also picked up at the VisitEngland National Tourism Awards
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Hiker visits UK's Grand Canyon and it's less than 2 hours away from Newcastle
Cumbria
Lizzie Oliver shared footage of her walk in Cumbria calling the spectacular glacial valley England's very own Grand Canyon and urging viewers to add it to their bucket list
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Public to vote on artists shortlisted to create work from Sycamore Gap tree wood
Sycamore Gap
The National Trust called on artists to present ideas for a commission after the illegal felling of the tree, which will use half of its timber
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When is St Patrick's Day 2026? Find out about the saint who inspired our celebrations
St Patrick's Day
The story of the saint and why we wear green and shamrocks to remember him - with the help of a pint of Guinness that is
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'Heroic' air ambulance medics praised after father and son in accidents on Northumberland farm
Northumberland
Hannah Kennedy, 25, has raised vital funds for the charity, to say thank you for coming to the aid of her family members
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A66 Durham closure LIVE as snow closes major North East route amid Storm Chandra
Traffic & Travel
The road has been closed to traffic in both directions as traffic chaos continues due to Storm Chandra, National Highways have confirmed
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Life-saving Great North Air Ambulance Service responded to more than 1,900 incidents last year
Great North Air Ambulance Service
The charity is now trying to raise £2.5 million to fund a new fleet of helicopters for the future of emergency care
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'Dangerous' North East drink drivers with some FIVE times over the limit
Crime
These thirteen criminals have been dealt with in court, with one driver being over five times the legal limit
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NSPCC calls for urgent action as North East online grooming crimes rise by 20%
Crime
Figures provided by police forces across the North East and Cumbria show that 370 offences of this kind were recorded in the last year
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Lynx reintroduction in Northumberland a step closer after new enclosure unveiled
Northumberland
Wildwood Trust has designed the new facility at its wildlife park near Canterbury in Kent, with the rural North East area now being assessed
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North Shields teen takes on 120 mile coast to coast challenge in memory of his dad
North Shields
Charles McManus completed the monumental feat on October 5, in order to raise money for St Oswald's Hospice
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Tributes paid to 'incredible' 83-year-old dad who died in Northumberland motorcycle crash
Northumberland
John Wright, 83, passed away after the collision on his BLUROC bike at around 4pm on Sunday, August 17
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Newcastle Red Bulls boss talks 'replicating football buzz' after monumental rugby club takeover
North East News
Steve Diamond, who has been with Newcastle Rugby Ltd since February 2024, gave his thoughts on what the takeover for the sport in the North East
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The little-known market town named one of the best places to live in the UK
Cumbria
Located on the cusp of the Yorkshire Dales, for centuries Kirkby Lonsdale has gone almost unnoticed by those who pass by the picturesque market town every year
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'A near death experience at work left me with 40% burns and changed my perspective on life'
Royal Victoria Infirmary Newcastle
Leigh Taylor spent weeks in a coma at Newcastle's Royal Victoria Infirmary after an explosion at work in Cumbria
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A66 upgrades approved by Government to improve cross-country route
Transport
The scheme had been approved by the previous Government and paused while Ministers examined Budgets
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Newcastle's Freeman Hospital to become home of £30m cancer research institute
Freeman Hospital Newcastle
The joint effort between Newcastle Hospitals and The Sir Bobby Robson Foundation will welcome a world-leading facility to the North East
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Man who lost brother to cancer dresses as pair of testicles for ultramarathon along Hadrian's Wall
Cancer
Toby Freeman was just 22 when the then 24-year-old Robin passed away just 10 months after he was diagnosed with stage four testicular cancer
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Sam Fender 'superfan' couple get engaged at Newcastle gig during favourite song
Sam Fender
Hannah Oldfield, 31, and Tom Amor, 32, from Cumbria, have been dedicated fans of the North Shields musician for years
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Northumberland cyclist to take on 252 mile charity challenge after tragic loss of his son
Northumberland
Samuel Parker suffered the heart-breaking loss of baby Dylan in 2020, and he is now raising money for an organisation that supported his family
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Huge fire rips through traveller's tents and stalls at Appleby Horse Fair in Cumbria
Fires
The massive blaze can be seen in dramatic footage being shared on social media, at the event which attracts thousands of visitors
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Scene of devastation after major response to wildfire at popular Northumberland forest
Northumberland
Dozens of firefighters have been tackling a huge fire at Kielder Forest with the cause currently undetermined
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Newcastle hospital porter hopes to achieve goal of raising £1,000,000 for charity
NHS
Stephen Dixon began fundraising at the age of 13
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