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The Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Trust is facing a public inquiry, but there has been no confirmation of when it will begin
People in Stanley say they are worried about road safety and call for new speed restrictions
It has been announced that much loved North East panto star Steve Walls won't be in Whitley Bay this Christmas
The 50-year-old driver was taken to hospital with serious injuries but died a short time later and three more were taken to hospital
The 2026 Eurovision Song Contest will kick off in Austrian capital Vienna with Tuesday night's first semi-final
Popular pub is set to close for 'huge' refurbishment
A well known bar in the centre of Newcastle is officially back open for business not long after closing its doors
UK News: Richard Ayling, 40, fell several floors and died in hospital the following day
The confusion over Kieran Trippier's contract situation appears to have been cleared up
As temperatures rise, rats and mice are becoming more noticeable across the UK - but there's a simple and humane method to help keep them away from your home
