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Arrests during early morning knife crime raidspublished at 16:38 British Summer Time 1 October

Eight people are arrested in Stockton on suspicion of robbery, knife crime and drug offences.

Teenage cyclist dies following car crashpublished at 16:25 British Summer Time 1 October

Jayden McGuinness died in hospital on Sunday after suffering serious injuries, police say.

Crawley announce Gateshead boss Elliot as managerpublished at 14:24 British Summer Time 1 October

Rob Elliot leaves Gateshead to become the new Crawley Town manager on a two-and-a-half-year deal.

Aldi supermarket approved despite Lidl concernspublished at 14:24 British Summer Time 1 October

The store will employ about 40 people from the local area, Sunderland councillors hear.

England pioneer's historic shirt fails to sellpublished at 14:18 British Summer Time 1 October

Viv Anderson wore the jersey when he became the first black footballer to win a full England cap.

Vaccination plea after whooping cough cases risepublished at 14:02 British Summer Time 1 October

Cases of whooping cough in Middlesbrough and Redcar rise as jab rates fall.

'The team finally clicked'published at 12:43 British Summer Time 1 October

Dons determined to put difficult week behind thempublished at 09:55 British Summer Time 1 October

Johnnie Jackson says AFC Wimbledon have endured a "crazy week" as they prepare to face Newcastle in their rescheduled EFL Cup tie.

First woman appointed as city council's leaderpublished at 08:44 British Summer Time 1 October

Karen Kilgour, who ran unopposed in the contest, says she would "lead a forward-looking council".

Studio supporting mental health through artpublished at 08:03 British Summer Time 1 October

"It can give you something to be proud of, when you don't have anything to be proud of."

Safety warning as new telecare charges introducedpublished at 06:20 British Summer Time 1 October

A charity raises safety concerns as Hartlepool Council introduces the charges.

Footbridge demolition begins despite campaignpublished at 06:15 British Summer Time 1 October

A pedestrian crossing replaces Leazes Footbridge, which was used by hundreds of people daily.

Bins back to normal after long strikepublished at 06:04 British Summer Time 1 October

Bin collections are finally back to the usual schedule after strikes lasting eight months.

Parole board asked to reconsider murderer's releasepublished at 19:24 British Summer Time 30 September

Steven Ling remains in custody while the Parole Board determines whether to reconsider its decision.

Gateshead's Elliot set to be named Crawley bosspublished at 17:46 British Summer Time 30 September

Crawley Town are set to appoint Gateshead boss Rob Elliot as their manager, BBC Radio Newcastle has been told.

Anti-social bans 'criminalising poverty' claimpublished at 17:18 British Summer Time 30 September

A civil rights group criticises local authorities for bringing in banning orders.

University 'to make 1 in 10 academics redundant'published at 16:59 British Summer Time 30 September

Job losses affecting 76 members of staff could come as early as 1 November, a union says.

Drone trial to test water quality expandspublished at 16:51 British Summer Time 30 September

Drones will be used across the North East of England to test water in hard-to-reach areas.

'Important' club continues to show ambitionpublished at 15:22 British Summer Time 30 September

Local heroes honoured at Make a Difference Awardspublished at 14:33 British Summer Time 30 September

Eight awards are handed out to those supporting their community and helping those in need.

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