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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.

Cannabis farm found by chance smellpublished at 13:09 British Summer Time 30 September

Officers detect the strong odour of the drugs while investigating a separate matter nearby.

Unsung heroes honoured at Make a Difference Awardspublished at 12:53 British Summer Time 30 September

The eight winners include a journalist from Sierra Leone, a first responder and a teacher.

Riot racism hearing over 'white' driver checkspublished at 12:51 British Summer Time 30 September

Prosecutors say Jake Wray was checking if drivers were "English", he claims he wanted to warn them.

Teenager in critical condition after crashpublished at 10:48 British Summer Time 30 September

A car leaves the road, hitting a tree and a parked vehicle on Rutherford Road in the Red House area.

Howe on rotation, Gordon's role and Almironpublished at 10:41 British Summer Time 30 September

'I can't think about retirement': Why Carroll wants to play until 40published at 09:59 British Summer Time 30 September

Former Newcastle, Liverpool and England striker Andy Carroll is enjoying the latter part of his career in the French fourth tier.

County ins and outspublished at 09:20 British Summer Time 30 September

With the 2024 county season over, stay up to date with the latest player signings and speculation for 2025 from all the counties.

Newcastle 1-1 Man City - the fans' verdictpublished at 08:15 British Summer Time 30 September

Gossip: Newcastle keen on Jonathan Davidpublished at 07:32 British Summer Time 30 September

Family in urgent race to get girl cancer drugpublished at 06:39 British Summer Time 30 September

They are raising £105,000 to get her a drug abroad which is currently awaiting approval in the UK.

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