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Woman, 79, notches up third degreepublished at 07:14 British Summer Time 21 April

Pat Wetherell says she may even consider doing a fourth - a PhD - as "you're never too old".

Durham have edge against Yorkshire at Riversidepublished at 19:16 British Summer Time 20 April

Durham reduce Yorkshire to 132-4 at close of play at the Riverside, a lead of only 12 runs with six wickets remaining.

Flare 'emergency' was part of gender reveal partypublished at 13:42 British Summer Time 20 April

The pink flare was fired from a boat on the Tyne to reveal the gender of an expectant couple's baby.

Wearside stories you might have missedpublished at 11:05 British Summer Time 20 April

The news in Wearside saw a prison unit emptied, bus fare changes and a little boy's dream come true.

Empty police station to be sold for redevelopmentpublished at 10:45 British Summer Time 20 April

Cleveland Police's former station on Millbank Lane in Thornaby has lain empty for many years.

First phase of historical theme park approvedpublished at 08:58 British Summer Time 20 April

Durham County Council green lights plans to build a 3,600-seat bird show arena.

Coastguard recruitment a 'struggle' in rural areaspublished at 08:52 British Summer Time 20 April

Northumberland Coastguard stations need more volunteers to continue to respond to all emergencies.

Can Reform beat Labour in the North East?published at 07:09 British Summer Time 20 April

Nigel Farage says he is parking his party's tanks on Labour's lawns ahead of the local elections.

River reconnected to historic floodplainpublished at 07:08 British Summer Time 20 April

Tyne Rivers Trust says the restoration is "essential" for the future of freshwater species.

MOTD analysis: How Villa 'passed the Geordies on the left-hand side'published at 00:01 British Summer Time 20 April

Former England footballer Dion Dublin analyses how Aston Villa "had done their homework" against Newcastle following their 4-1 win at Villa Park.

'A freak one off'published at 21:55 British Summer Time 19 April

'One half too much' for tired Newcastle - Tindall published at 20:56 British Summer Time 19 April

Newcastle assistant manager Jason Tindall says his side have played "one half too much" after a tired second-half performance saw them lose 4-1 at Villa Park in their third game in six days.

When you lose, be angry and respond - Emerypublished at 20:55 British Summer Time 19 April

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery tells of his pride at the way the players responded to their agonising Champions League exit with a comprehensive 4-1 victory over Newcastle.

'Maybe today was a step too far for us'published at 20:10 British Summer Time 19 April

Aston Villa 4-1 Newcastle: Did you know?published at 19:35 British Summer Time 19 April

Aston Villa 4-1 Newcastle - send us your thoughtspublished at 19:27 British Summer Time 19 April

Councillors complain about lack of planning work published at 19:00 British Summer Time 19 April

Members of the planning committee say they have nothing to do due to a lack of applications.

O'Nien praises development of teenager Mayendapublished at 17:39 British Summer Time 19 April

Sunderland defender Luke O'Nien says Eliezer Mayenda offers a 'perfect education' of what is needed to do well at the club.

Plan to tackle domestic abuse link to homelessnesspublished at 17:00 British Summer Time 19 April

Gateshead Council is appointing a domestic abuse champion to oversee how it tackles the issue.

Man admits dangerous driving in police crashpublished at 15:03 British Summer Time 19 April

Seven officers were hurt in the six-vehicle crash on the A1 near the Newcastle-Gateshead border.

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