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Woman found dead in house firepublished at 13:40 Greenwich Mean Time 27 March

Despite efforts to save the woman, aged in her 70s, she dies at the scene of the fire in Newcastle.

'Best midfield' and 'work to do'published at 12:46 Greenwich Mean Time 27 March

Shipyard closures had 'huge impact' on citypublished at 12:00 Greenwich Mean Time 27 March

Workers describe the end of Wearside shipbuilding and the importance of honouring its impact.

Couple celebrate 70th wedding anniversarypublished at 11:15 Greenwich Mean Time 27 March

Maurice and Nancy Iilett have spent seven decades raising a family and touring the UK on motorbikes.

Who will claim the final Championship play-off spots?published at 09:48 Greenwich Mean Time 27 March

With two spots seemingly filled, BBC Sport examines the nine teams in with a realistic chance of securing the final two places inside the Championship top six.

Gossip: Rigg attracting top flight attentionpublished at 09:10 Greenwich Mean Time 27 March

Latest transfer gossip from Sunderland.

FA Cup free-kicks - Robert's 'done it again!'published at 08:50 Greenwich Mean Time 27 March

Gossip: Magpies keen on Quansahpublished at 07:34 Greenwich Mean Time 27 March

Historic Somerset chemist bought by theme parkpublished at 06:28 Greenwich Mean Time 27 March

WC White was found in South Petherton in 1987 and once featured at Cornish theme park Flambards.

Cycle schemes to 'boost town's sustainable travel'published at 06:16 Greenwich Mean Time 27 March

Work on the three cycleways are due to start in September, after approval from Hartlepool's council.

Brilliant FA Cup free-kicks - Beckham & Payet starpublished at 06:12 Greenwich Mean Time 27 March

Watch free-kick specialists in FA Cup action, including David Beckham, Dimitri Payet and Frank Lampard.

Sunderland fan endorses Dan Burn freedompublished at 20:01 Greenwich Mean Time 26 March

A Sunderland-supporting councillor says the honour goes "beyond tribal allegiance to Newcastle".

Police facing domestic abuse and sex inquiriespublished at 17:55 Greenwich Mean Time 26 March

Of 19 officers suspended, five face allegations of sexual misconduct and six of domestic abuse.

Man dies days after street 'disturbance'published at 15:44 Greenwich Mean Time 26 March

Police are investigating after Darren Tulip was found seriously injured and died five days later.

School evacuated after 'artillery round' foundpublished at 14:51 Greenwich Mean Time 26 March

The Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team removes an object that had been brought on to the premises.

Creative mentoring scheme launches at museumpublished at 14:27 Greenwich Mean Time 26 March

The Durham Council programme offers one-to-one support from a mentor for six months.

'Boro taking long way round in hunt for play-offs'published at 13:32 Greenwich Mean Time 26 March

BBC Radio Tees commentator Mark Drury discusses Middlesbrough's play-off hopes with eight games of the season remaining.

What's the one thing no-one is talking about?published at 13:09 Greenwich Mean Time 26 March

Where to park for Newcastle's Carabao Cup paradepublished at 12:29 Greenwich Mean Time 26 March

With thousands expected at Newcastle United's victory parade, parking hours will be extended.

Gossip: Magpies will need £50m to buy Lookmanpublished at 07:08 Greenwich Mean Time 26 March

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