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Local News from across Tyne & Wear
- 'Rarest 50p coin' to exist worth fortune – but only if has one key feature
An expert unveiled the "rarest 50p coin" ever and it's likely hiding in your purse. There's just 200,000 of these coins lurking in your possession, so do you have one?
- Newcastle United star ruled out of Premier League opener as midfield down to bare bones
The Magpies have kept an open mind on Joe Willock but he may be out until September
- Beauty fans love neck cream that 'noticeably tightens skin after first application'
'What I appreciate and love about these products is that I can actually feel them working, my skin is glowing'
- Eddie Howe reveals Liverpool Alexander Isak 'reality' and drops Benjamin Sesko hint - 'Available'
Eddie Howe would not confirm the Benjamin Sesko bid but insisted that he wants to sign "the best" players for Newcastle United
- DWP names four conditions in line for 'ongoing' PIP awards
Certain conditions are more likely to be granted longer awards when people apply for PIP or during a review period, according to new data
- Newcastle United duo miss training in Seoul with auditions vs Tottenham up for grabs
The Magpies were a couple of players down in training on Friday as they prepared for the clash against Tottenham Hotspur
- Newcastle United given clear Nick Woltemade transfer response as signing defended
The latest Newcastle United transfer news and speculation as talk around Alexander Isak's future continues
- Drivers urged to set up key alert as DVLA warns of forgetting a mandatory payment
Vehicle tax is largely determined by the engine size or fuel type and CO2 emissions
- Northumberland beauty spot full of 'drama and wildness' loved by Robson Green
Robson described the valley as a 'great place to soak up nature' after visiting with his siblings in an episode of his BBC series Weekend Escapes
- Names and faces of all the thugs convicted of violent disorder following North East riots a year ago
A total of 34 people have been convicted with violent disorder across the police force areas of Northumbria, Durham and Cleveland