McDonald's restaurant stops using knife 'wands'published at 14:36 British Summer Time 22 October
The branch says there has been a drop in anti-social behaviour in the area.
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McDonald's restaurant stops using knife 'wands'published at 14:36 British Summer Time 22 October
Murder-accused beat ex to death - prosecutorspublished at 13:32 British Summer Time 22 October
13:32 BST 22 OctoberMelissa Eastick had more than 100 injuries when she died at her ex's Sunderland home, a court hears.
Read More'Legitimate questions being asked - but I'm not "Howe out"'published at 12:33 British Summer Time 22 October
12:33 BST 22 OctoberWin is first step to respect for Newcastle - Diamondpublished at 12:14 British Summer Time 22 October
12:14 BST 22 OctoberNewcastle Falcons' win over Exeter, ending a run of 25 straight Premiership losses, was a "first fix", says boss Steve Diamond.
Read MoreCouncil in talks with union over school strikepublished at 11:43 British Summer Time 22 October
11:43 BST 22 OctoberThe teachers union NASUWT says the strike action could be called off as talks progress.
Read MoreMan denies murder and knifepoint burglarypublished at 11:01 British Summer Time 22 October
11:01 BST 22 OctoberGeorge Ness is accused of killing John Smyth, 63, during a burglary.
Read MoreGossip: Magpies interested in Gloukhpublished at 07:27 British Summer Time 22 October
07:27 BST 22 OctoberFarm's stolen rare chicken found in parkpublished at 06:12 British Summer Time 22 October
06:12 BST 22 OctoberA rare chicken is found after being stolen from a city farm in August.
Read MoreFree school meals trial feeds 20,000 more childrenpublished at 02:38 British Summer Time 22 October
02:38 BST 22 OctoberA new pilot scheme helps councils find eligible children who are unregistered for free school meals.
Read MorePolice officer sacked for 'rape fantasy' messagespublished at 19:32 British Summer Time 21 October
19:32 BST 21 OctoberThe officer's conduct was "grossly offensive", according to a misconduct panel.
Read MoreGirl's message in bottle found after almost a yearpublished at 18:28 British Summer Time 21 October
18:28 BST 21 OctoberA retired university professor makes contact after finding the bottle washed up on an island.
Read MoreFootball was easy compared to health issues - Gabbiadinipublished at 16:59 British Summer Time 21 October
16:59 BST 21 OctoberEx-Derby and Sunderland striker Marco Gabbiadini says he is dealing with emotions he never felt as a footballer as he prepares for heart surgery.
Read More'Noisy' work begins to demolish old A1 bridgepublished at 16:50 British Summer Time 21 October
16:50 BST 21 OctoberThe old Allerdene bridge over the East Coast Mainline will be removed over several months.
Read MoreHospital's 'home-from-home' family rooms turn 10published at 16:11 British Summer Time 21 October
16:11 BST 21 OctoberScott House at the Freeman Hospital in Newcastle houses families of sick children.
Read MoreMan, 20, jailed for violent disorder during riotpublished at 15:52 British Summer Time 21 October
15:52 BST 21 OctoberPolice say Alfie Holdsworth was seen in Middlesbrough kicking a victim while he was on the ground.
Read MoreFootball club left 'gutted' by repeated vandalismpublished at 15:28 British Summer Time 21 October
15:28 BST 21 OctoberThe club says its pitches are often damaged and two cars have been set on fire.
Read MoreHow safe is Howe?published at 14:59 British Summer Time 21 October
14:59 BST 21 OctoberAre Isidor's goals Sunderland's missing link? published at 14:26 British Summer Time 21 October
14:26 BST 21 OctoberFormer France youth international Wilson Isidor is making a positive impression in his early starts at Sunderland.
Read MoreEFL preview: Will Sunderland keep chasing pack at bay?published at 13:35 British Summer Time 21 October
13:35 BST 21 OctoberPreview of midweek matches in EFL Championship, League One and League Two.
Read MoreNewcastle's win huge for Premiership & other talking pointspublished at 13:31 British Summer Time 21 October
13:31 BST 21 OctoberNewcastle’s first league win since March 2023 was popular and long-awaited, while Northampton's skills dazzle and the Slater Cup inspires, writes Chris Jones.
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