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Murdered woman found dead by her son, court hearspublished at 14:53 British Summer Time 21 August

Samantha Holden's partially clothed body was found on her living room floor by by her teenage son, a jury is told.

Crabs found in glass recycle bin returned to seapublished at 14:46 British Summer Time 21 August

Staff say a "midnight marine marauder" dumped a "bucket full" of shore crabs in their recycling bin.

Bournemouth v Newcastle - did you know?published at 14:43 British Summer Time 21 August

'Rats the size of dogs' outside rubbish-hit homespublished at 14:19 British Summer Time 21 August

High levels of waste and fly-tipping are causing a problem with rats, residents claim.

Concerns over village defibrillator after man diespublished at 12:32 British Summer Time 21 August

The ambulance service said the on-site device was showing as "emergency ready" on the database.

Research finds drones can deliver blood safelypublished at 06:23 British Summer Time 21 August

A project finds drone delivery does not influence the blood's quality or how long it lasts.

Cashless council plan risks 'digital exclusion'published at 06:21 British Summer Time 21 August

Middlesbrough Council's cash office is now closed following a "significant reduction" in demand.

The Futureheads look back on 20 years since debutpublished at 06:19 British Summer Time 21 August

The band's first album included a famous cover of Kate Bush's Hounds of Love.

Striker Madine signs for Hartlepool published at 19:24 British Summer Time 20 August

Experienced striker Gary Madine signs for National League club Hartlepool United.

Veteran who threw missiles at police jailedpublished at 18:15 British Summer Time 20 August

Philip Crawthorne, who took part in disorder in Sunderland, is sentenced to 26 months in prison.

Fears shop closure would create 'ghost town'published at 17:35 British Summer Time 20 August

Dozens of people are objecting to plans to demolish the B&M in Southwick for a new care facility.

Girl's killer could have 'zoned out'published at 16:47 British Summer Time 20 August

A psychologist tells court the defendant showed signs of post-traumatic stress disorder.

Former town hall set for homes transformationpublished at 15:24 British Summer Time 20 August

The scheme will breathe "new life" into the Grade II listed building, the local council says.

Full supermoon filmed in Northumberlandpublished at 14:54 British Summer Time 20 August

A photographer captures stunning footage of the full supermoon above Dunstanburgh Castle.

Fear over wildlife impact of green belt house planpublished at 14:24 British Summer Time 20 August

The council wants to build about 1,200 houses on farmland but protesters are objecting to the plans.

Plans to turn office block into flats move closerpublished at 14:06 British Summer Time 20 August

Vinovium House's says the project will create much-needed housing in the area and boost the economy.

Man stabbed in 'final act' of long-running disputepublished at 13:49 British Summer Time 20 August

Andrew Darn was murdered by Alder Willis on the Tyne Tunnel Trading Estate, a jury hears.

Give Joelinton 'everything he wants'published at 12:55 British Summer Time 20 August

Another dream come true to be captain - Guimaraespublished at 12:22 British Summer Time 20 August

'Thriving' drugs market at HMP Durham - inspectorspublished at 12:20 British Summer Time 20 August

Prisoners are spending too much time in their cells and the facility is overcrowded, inspectors say.

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