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Bullying found in fire service during inspectionpublished at 10:51 British Summer Time 23 April

Cleveland Fire Brigade has three areas which require improvement, inspectors say.

Booing Watson is 'brainless' - Gabbiadinipublished at 09:30 British Summer Time 23 April

BBC Radio Newcastle's Marco Gabbiadini reacts to fans jeering Sunderland winger Tommy Watson over the Easter weekend.

Gossip: Newcastle interested in Emeghapublished at 07:31 British Summer Time 23 April

'Who is this Englishman speaking in posh Spanish?'published at 06:08 British Summer Time 23 April

The Right Reverend Terence Patrick Drainey recalls meeting the late Pope and speaking Spanish.

Police detainees 'at risk from delayed medication'published at 06:06 British Summer Time 23 April

Newcastle University researchers say those in police custody do not receive medicine fast enough.

Four points separate five teams - who will prosper in race for Europe?published at 23:30 British Summer Time 22 April

With the teams from third to seventh in the Premier League seperated by just four points the race to secure Champions League football next season is intensifying.

How are Newcastle acting sustainably?published at 17:35 British Summer Time 22 April

Man arrested over £7.5m international cyber fraudpublished at 17:16 British Summer Time 22 April

A fraudulent authentication tool is said to have been used more than 28,000 times in 13 countries.

Gloucester agree deal to sign Newcastle's Redshawpublished at 17:01 British Summer Time 22 April

Gloucester agree to sign Newcastle full-back Ben Redshaw for the 2025-26 Premiership Rugby season.

Tribute to dad killed in Good Friday crashpublished at 16:00 British Summer Time 22 April

An 18-year-old man arrested in connection with the crash is released under investigation.

Other results reprieved Boro - Boatengpublished at 15:29 British Summer Time 22 April

Former Middlesbrough midfielder George Boateng says results elsewhere provided a reprieve after their loss to Sheffield Wednesday.

Calls to act after man drowns at open water eventpublished at 15:27 British Summer Time 22 April

Joel Ineson died taking part in an open water swim at Hetton Lyons Country Park, a report says.

Call for hospital trust leadership review rejectedpublished at 15:02 British Summer Time 22 April

It follows a 2022 probe into attempts to find a new CEO to lead Teesside's two hospital trusts.

'Record' 1,200 bikers deliver Easter eggs to kidspublished at 14:43 British Summer Time 22 April

The annual event sees Easter treats given to children in hospitals in County Durham and Teesside.

Nature therapy centre targeted again by vandalspublished at 14:05 British Summer Time 22 April

Volunteers say the same group of vandals keep targeting The Flower Patch in Middlesbrough.

Howe's 'health is the priority' but 'I can't wait for him to return'published at 12:36 British Summer Time 22 April

City centre road charge to more than double in Maypublished at 11:20 British Summer Time 22 April

The council says the changes aim to reduce traffic, but some have called them "disproportionate".

'Cancer diagnosis at 19 left me feeling isolated'published at 06:27 British Summer Time 22 April

Jake Adams says he often struggles with loneliness after being diagnosed with the incurable disease.

How a film and TV village could reshape Hartlepoolpublished at 06:07 British Summer Time 22 April

Hartlepool wants to become a film industry hub but its new facilities could boost the whole region.

'The season is still alive' - Carrickpublished at 18:32 British Summer Time 21 April

Middlesbrough boss Michael Carrick says the side's season "is still alive" despite a disappointing 2-1 loss to Sheffield Wednesday.

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