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North East call-out for extras to take part in new TV series - with no experience required
Newcastle upon Tyne
Casting agency seeks 'everyday people' for paid work on new productions
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'Our happy place' resorts with unlimited Costa, food at Whitley Bay and Hartlepool
Holidays
'From the first night we fell in love with the place. The entertainment staff are amazing, always include adults and children on all activities and make us feel so welcome'
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Man charged with murder after 50-year-old dies following alleged North East attack
Hartlepool
Aaron John Hopper is accused of killing 50-year-old Steven Streeting
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Nine arrests linked to suspected drug supply across the North East after early morning raids
Crime
On Monday morning, officers from the North East Regional Organised Crime Unit executed warrants across 10 locations in County Durham
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'Educated' serial thief who stole from friend with cerebral palsy has 'appalling' 186-offence record
Courts
Joanne Swift, 47, has been stealing for the best part of three decades and has accumulated 186 offences
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Reform win ALL seats up for grabs in Hartlepool as Labour loses council control
Reform UK
Reform UK are now the largest group on Hartlepool Borough Council after winning all 12 seats on offer, leaving the council in no overall control
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North East local elections LIVE: Updates and reaction as Reform win four councils as Labour swept away
Local Elections
Latest results, reaction and analysis from the local elections being across the North East and England following the local elections on May 7
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Hartlepool local election results 2026 in full
Local Elections
Hartlepool election results by ward for the 12 Hartlepool Borough Council seats contested in the May 2026 local elections
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Local Elections 2026 LIVE: Updates as polls close after day of voting
Local Elections
Elections are being held across the UK in what could be a crunch day for British politics
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Full list of Beefeater and Brewers Fayre Premier Inn restaurants to close in the North East
High street closures
The owner of hotel chain Premier Inn has confirmed that nearly 2,000 locations will shut, affecting 3,800 jobs as part of a major cost-cutting overhaul
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Arson probe launched after residents evacuated following fire at North East block of flats
Hartlepool
Emergency services were called to a suspected arson attack in the early hours of Sunday morning
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Boy, 12, has bottle of urine thrown at him and is pushed into pond at North East park
Hartlepool
Officers investigating the assault on the 12-year-old boy in Rossmere Park are appealing for anyone with information to come forward
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Footage shows moment car sprayed with expletive graffiti bursts into flames at busy North East junction
Hartlepool
A person wearing a balaclava was filmed standing next to the stationary vehicle before it burst into flames
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Drunk woman smashed Newcastle court's front door after being refused entry
Newcastle Magistrates' Court
Bethany Tranter, who was on a community order at the time, kicked the glass door after not being allowed in due to her intoxication
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Parents' heartbreaking tribute to North East teen who died after brave leukaemia battle
Hartlepool
Grace Measor died on Friday, due to complications following a stem cell transplant
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North East thug avoids jail despite attacking ex and threatening to kill dog
Courts
He left his former partner with bruises and a cut lip but has been spared jail
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Major emergency response to stabbing on North East street with injured man hospitalised
Hartlepool
A 23-year-old has been taken to hospital after a huge emergency response to a reported stabbing in Hartlepool
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Missed opportunities and failures in search for North East dad, inquest hears
Hartlepool
Grant Nicholas Lowry, 20, from Hartlepool, was found dead in June 2022
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Speeding driver caused death of elderly woman after smashing into back of ambulance on A19
Seaham
Daniel Banks, 23, caused the death of Sheila Hill after crashing into the back of an ambulance on the A19 as he drove to Newcastle
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Photographs from set as upcoming BBC drama 'The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole' films in North East
Hartlepool
The nine part TV series is being filmed here in the region
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£1 million won on North East EuroMillions lottery ticket remains unclaimed
Lottery
13 lucky Millionaire Maker winners were created in the draw on Friday, March 13, and one person in this region is yet to claim their prize
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Sam Fender tribute act perfects singer’s voice but says he is ‘too short’ to be mistaken for him
Sam Fender
Jack Johnson has perfected Sam Fender's voice and mannerisms as tribute act Sam OfFender, spending thousands on custom outfits and merchandise
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'Alan will forever be a hero' - Wife's tribute to Newcastle husband who died after motorbike crash
Newcastle upon Tyne
Alan Bolton, 45, from Newcastle, suffered serious injuries and was airlifted to hospital, but sadly died four days later
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North East thug jailed for taking part in group attack that saw man fall from window
Hartlepool
Michael Barclay, 31, was jailed for affray at Durham Crown Court
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