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Posted at 4:514:51Homes at former steelworks site refused by councilThe council says the plans would have made issues with the local road network even worse.Read morenext
Posted at 17:07 3 Jul17:07 3 JulNewcastle teenager Miley out for 12 weeks with injuryNewcastle midfielder Lewis Miley misses their pre-season training camp and will be out for 12 weeks with a broken metatarsal.Read morenext
Posted at 17:05 3 Jul17:05 3 JulBoys arrested after woman stabbed in 'hate crime'A transgender woman is in hospital after police were called to Norton Street in Stockton on Tuesday.Read morenext
Posted at 15:20 3 Jul15:20 3 JulMan caught by two online paedophile stingsHe was awaiting prosecution for his first offences when he messaged another decoy profile.Read morenext
Posted at 12:51 3 Jul12:51 3 JulShop shut after illegal cigarettes seizedThe cigarettes and vapes were found in the South Moor shop during an inspection.Read morenext
Posted at 12:03 3 Jul12:03 3 JulDrug dealing duo caught in car jailedThe men were found in Gateshead with a haul of Class A drugs worth almost £1,800.Read morenext
Posted at 11:47 3 Jul11:47 3 JulCouncil mulls gambling's impact on public healthSunderland City Council wants its licensing rules to reduce the risk of gambling-related harm.Read morenext
Posted at 11:38 3 Jul11:38 3 JulBanned football fan in passport legal wrangleA court has to make a u-turn on a decision to let a banned football fan keep his passport.Read morenext
Posted at 11:05 3 Jul11:05 3 JulSolar farm application sparks protestDurham residents opposed to a solar farm hold a protest against a renewed planning application.Read morenext
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Exeter City sign midfielder Ed Francis for an undisclosed fee from National League side Gateshead.
Read moreCity centre redevelopment plans approved
A shopping centre will be partially demolished to make way for student accommodation and a hotel.
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Pet pooches join owners at the polls
Pet pooches have been stretching their legs as their owners exercise their right to vote.
Read moreNewcastle appoint former Spurs signings boss Mitchell
Paul Mitchell joins Newcastle United as the club's new sporting director following Dan Ashworth's exit.
Read moreLast season of excavation starts at Roman fort
Archaeologists say the finds suggest a deliberately planned community was thriving and trading there.
Read moreLocals hit out at 'disgusting' rubbish-laden roads
Viktorija Janusanyte in Benwell, Newcastle, says she is embarrassed about where she lives.
Read moreMan to run 62 ultramarathons in 62 days
Frank Wainwright is running 2,000 miles in 62 days to raise money for youth charities.
Read moreBin strikes 'end in sight' says council
Another two weeks of planned refuse worker walkouts are called off, South Tyneside Council says.
Read moreHomes at former steelworks site refused by council
The council says the plans would have made issues with the local road network even worse.
Read moreNewcastle teenager Miley out for 12 weeks with injury
Newcastle midfielder Lewis Miley misses their pre-season training camp and will be out for 12 weeks with a broken metatarsal.
Read moreBoys arrested after woman stabbed in 'hate crime'
A transgender woman is in hospital after police were called to Norton Street in Stockton on Tuesday.
Read moreMan caught by two online paedophile stings
He was awaiting prosecution for his first offences when he messaged another decoy profile.
Read moreShop shut after illegal cigarettes seized
The cigarettes and vapes were found in the South Moor shop during an inspection.
Read moreDrug dealing duo caught in car jailed
The men were found in Gateshead with a haul of Class A drugs worth almost £1,800.
Read moreCouncil mulls gambling's impact on public health
Sunderland City Council wants its licensing rules to reduce the risk of gambling-related harm.
Read moreBanned football fan in passport legal wrangle
A court has to make a u-turn on a decision to let a banned football fan keep his passport.
Read moreSolar farm application sparks protest
Durham residents opposed to a solar farm hold a protest against a renewed planning application.
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