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Prison bike repair shop aims to 'change the cycle'published at 07:59 British Summer Time 28 August

The cycle repair shop at HMP Northumberland aims to give offenders the chance to build a new life.

Gossip: Magpies eye late swoop for Calvert-Lewinpublished at 07:19 British Summer Time 28 August

Police plea after vet drugs stolen from clinicpublished at 06:26 British Summer Time 28 August

Officers urge people not to take any of the medication, which is used to euthanise cats and horses.

Blood cancer patient finds funds for new research published at 06:21 British Summer Time 28 August

A new research project into the incurable blood cancer myeloma is to begin thanks to one man.

Tonali took comfort helping problem gamblers during 10-month banpublished at 23:12 British Summer Time 27 August

Newcastle and Italy midfielder Sandro Tonali says he took comfort helping other problem gamblers tackle their issues during his 10-month ban for breaching betting rules.

Man again denies felling Sycamore Gap treepublished at 17:21 British Summer Time 27 August

Daniel Graham is one of two men accused of causing damage estimated at more than £620,000.

Sixteen in court charged over riotpublished at 16:52 British Summer Time 27 August

The majority of those appearing appearing at Teesside Crown Court are charged with violent disorder.

Middlesbrough sign Clermont left-back Borgespublished at 16:42 British Summer Time 27 August

Middlesbrough sign Clermont left-back Neto Borges on a three-year deal.

Disabled jobseeker 'openly discriminated against'published at 15:48 British Summer Time 27 August

The woman and her job coach say they were told she should look for a "more leisurely" role.

Police officer forged witness retractionpublished at 15:41 British Summer Time 27 August

Neal Murray changes his plea and admits misconduct in public office ahead of a scheduled trial.

Bid to add soldier's name to memorial 50 years onpublished at 14:33 British Summer Time 27 August

A council wants to honour 17-year-old Guardsman Graeme Lawson, from Washington, who died in 1974.

Temporary cells approved to tackle prison numberspublished at 13:51 British Summer Time 27 August

The prison is also given permission to retain "emergency" cells built for the coronavirus pandemic.

Inflatables warning after spate of sea rescuespublished at 12:47 British Summer Time 27 August

Three children were among those who had to be rescued from inflatable kayaks and paddleboards.

'Newcastle will struggle for European football without incomings'published at 12:42 British Summer Time 27 August

Howe on Tonali's return, cup hopes and Trippier's focuspublished at 10:34 British Summer Time 27 August

Man charged with sexual assaultspublished at 09:53 British Summer Time 27 August

A woman was assaulted when she answered a knock on the door of her Middlesbrough home, police say.

Two charged with murder after body found in parkpublished at 09:24 British Summer Time 27 August

The body of Neil Selkirk, 54, was found on Sunday, and two men were arrested nearby, police say.

Gossip: Magpies renew interest in Traffordpublished at 07:37 British Summer Time 27 August

'Recovery Festival' to break down addiction stigmapublished at 06:28 British Summer Time 27 August

The series of informal events aims to raise awareness and highlight the importance of treatment.

Grandad thanks local scouts for 'saving my life'published at 06:26 British Summer Time 27 August

A man, who was found collapsed in a field, says he hopes it will inspire other young people to join.

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