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'The team finally clicked'published at 12:43 British Summer Time 1 October

Dons determined to put difficult week behind thempublished at 09:55 British Summer Time 1 October

Johnnie Jackson says AFC Wimbledon have endured a "crazy week" as they prepare to face Newcastle in their rescheduled EFL Cup tie.

First woman appointed as city council's leaderpublished at 08:44 British Summer Time 1 October

Karen Kilgour, who ran unopposed in the contest, says she would "lead a forward-looking council".

Studio supporting mental health through artpublished at 08:03 British Summer Time 1 October

"It can give you something to be proud of, when you don't have anything to be proud of."

Safety warning as new telecare charges introducedpublished at 06:20 British Summer Time 1 October

A charity raises safety concerns as Hartlepool Council introduces the charges.

Footbridge demolition begins despite campaignpublished at 06:15 British Summer Time 1 October

A pedestrian crossing replaces Leazes Footbridge, which was used by hundreds of people daily.

Bins back to normal after long strikepublished at 06:04 British Summer Time 1 October

Bin collections are finally back to the usual schedule after strikes lasting eight months.

Parole board asked to reconsider murderer's releasepublished at 19:24 British Summer Time 30 September

Steven Ling remains in custody while the Parole Board determines whether to reconsider its decision.

Gateshead's Elliot set to be named Crawley bosspublished at 17:46 British Summer Time 30 September

Crawley Town are set to appoint Gateshead boss Rob Elliot as their manager, BBC Radio Newcastle has been told.

Anti-social bans 'criminalising poverty' claimpublished at 17:18 British Summer Time 30 September

A civil rights group criticises local authorities for bringing in banning orders.

University 'to make 1 in 10 academics redundant'published at 16:59 British Summer Time 30 September

Job losses affecting 76 members of staff could come as early as 1 November, a union says.

Drone trial to test water quality expandspublished at 16:51 British Summer Time 30 September

Drones will be used across the North East of England to test water in hard-to-reach areas.

'Important' club continues to show ambitionpublished at 15:22 British Summer Time 30 September

Local heroes honoured at Make a Difference Awardspublished at 14:33 British Summer Time 30 September

Eight awards are handed out to those supporting their community and helping those in need.

Cannabis farm found by chance smellpublished at 13:09 British Summer Time 30 September

Officers detect the strong odour of the drugs while investigating a separate matter nearby.

Unsung heroes honoured at Make a Difference Awardspublished at 12:53 British Summer Time 30 September

The eight winners include a journalist from Sierra Leone, a first responder and a teacher.

Riot racism hearing over 'white' driver checkspublished at 12:51 British Summer Time 30 September

Prosecutors say Jake Wray was checking if drivers were "English", he claims he wanted to warn them.

Repeat offender gets 'buzz' from danger drivingpublished at 12:19 British Summer Time 30 September

Andrew Jones, who has more than 50 motoring offences, is jailed after crashing while fleeing police.

Teenager in critical condition after crashpublished at 10:48 British Summer Time 30 September

A car leaves the road, hitting a tree and a parked vehicle on Rutherford Road in the Red House area.

Howe on rotation, Gordon's role and Almironpublished at 10:41 British Summer Time 30 September

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