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The winning National Lottery numbers for tonight's Lotto and Thunderball draws
A former Gogglebox star grew up in front of our screens - but where is she now? Here's everything you need to know...
Gateshead's all out election is set for May and all 66 seats are up for grabs
Direct flights between Newcastle and the Moroccan city will be on Tuesday and Saturdays from November
A selection of tributes to people who have passed away around the North East
The Ministry of Justice said 179 inmates were wrongly released between April 2025 and March 2026
Eddie Howe admitted that players had not taken on board instructions to find a second goal against Crystal Palace on an afternoon a Toon backroom member was seen debating tactics with Tino Livramento
Andoni Iraola has been handed a lucrative offer from Crystal Palace just 24 hours after announcing his departure from Bournemouth at the end of the season
Councillors could were unable to reach a decision on the planning application for the derelict site in Riding Mill
It's still selling out in New York and now smash hit musical Little Shop of Horrors is bound for Newcastle
