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With this week's heatwave set to continue into the weekend there's a roof terrace that is giving serious holiday vibes
It's been a rollercoaster ride covering Newcastle United - and more
Southern parts of the country are under red alerts for heat, while the North East has an amber warning amid the heatwave
The Metro was suspended between North Shields and Wallsend in North Tyneside
The incident happened this morning in Lancashire, where the train collided with the car at a level crossing
Just a couple of days left for 'local heroes' to win free vision treatments with Tyneside eye clinic
A lot of people going to Plate Day at Newcastle Racecourse will be hoping to take a picnic in with them
A growing wishlist from Northern leaders is already building up, with the former Greater Manchester mayor widely expected to succeed Sir Keir Starmer as Prime Minister
A range of cases are due to be heard at Newcastle Magistrates' Court today so stay up to day as cases appear
More senior figures are calling for changes in the law amid a record-breaking heatwave
