1. 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.

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  2. 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.

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  3. 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.

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  4. 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.

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  5. 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.

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  6. 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.

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  7. Care facility to be replaced by detached homespublished at 06:32 British Summer Time 20 August

    Upsall House in Nunthorpe closed after being rated inadequate a second time in 2022.

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  8. Police investigations centre to open this yearpublished at 06:25 British Summer Time 20 August

    It will house all Durham's custody suites, alongside forensic and investigative facilities.

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  9. £6m investment for Metrocentre mall entrancepublished at 19:55 British Summer Time 19 August

    The upgrade to the entrance of the Green Mall would include new restaurants and outdoor space.

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  10. Calls for bus service to housing estate to staypublished at 17:42 British Summer Time 19 August

    Newcastle Great Park residents say changes to the Q3 route will leave many unable to go to work.

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  11. Gateshead's Olley out for season after broken leg oppublished at 11:22 British Summer Time 19 August

    Gateshead captain Greg Olley undergoes a successful operation on the broken leg he suffered in Saturday's National League game at Woking.

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  12. Demolition blast will be city's first in 15 yearspublished at 06:07 British Summer Time 19 August

    A live stream of the demolition will be shared online for people to watch from home.

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  13. Row brews over football club's drinks dealpublished at 06:05 British Summer Time 19 August

    Maxim Brewery says Sunderland has prematurely ended a deal to provide beer at the Stadium of Light.

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  14. More accessible menopause support needed, experts saypublished at 05:57 British Summer Time 19 August

    Women with learning disabilities can suffer more profound menopause symptoms, experts say.

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  15. Calls to donate digital devices to people in needpublished at 14:48 British Summer Time 18 August

    Sunderland City Council says donations will go to local people without access to a digital device.

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  16. Pride as restoration of town's crest completepublished at 13:49 British Summer Time 18 August

    Stonemason Kristofer Tebble says he will show it to his sons and say: "Look, this is what your dad did."

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  17. Support offered to residents affected by riotspublished at 11:35 British Summer Time 18 August

    Middlesbrough Council is providing support sessions for those affected by rioting in the town.

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  18. Delivery drivers targeted in knifepoint robberypublished at 11:35 British Summer Time 18 August

    The robbery in Middlesbrough led to the arrest of a 21-year-old man, police say.

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  19. 'Gangs and unrest' behind rise in vehicle firespublished at 07:22 British Summer Time 18 August

    Deliberate vehicle fires are on the rise in the North East while falling across England.

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  20. When can we next see the Northern Lights?published at 07:11 British Summer Time 18 August

    A Grassholme Observatory expert explains the night skies above the North East and Cumbria.

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