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Gateshead woman bit 84-year-old to steal £20 after campaign of harassment
Newcastle Crown Court
Melissa Mason, of Gateshead, had repeatedly flouted court orders banning her from having contact with the pensioner, wh she saw him as an easy way to fund her drug habit
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Newcastle dating app swindler duped gran out of £320,000 after marrying her in Las Vegas
Newcastle upon Tyne
Marc Raven, 61, conned two women out of a total of £400,000 and has been jailed for eight years
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Snow LIVE: North East sees more wintry weather after Met Office warnings
North East Weather
More snow showers and icy conditions are expected after the Met Office issued a yellow weather warning
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Hazlerigg man found guilty of attacking pensioner and leaving her with broken bones in fence dispute
Newcastle Crown Court
Brian Saunders, 52, denied punching a woman in her late 60s during a dispute over his parents' fence
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'We'll never stop loving you' - Family's heartbreaking tribute to teen who died in County Durham crash
County Durham
Tommy Hindmoor, 19, tragically died after being involved in a two vehicle collision in Cornsay Colliery
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Northumberland 'predator' jailed for 'evil' sex attack on teen in alleyway
Northumberland
Mark Storey, of Haltwhistle, was found guilty of sexual assault after a trial at Newcastle Crown Court
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New sexual assault referral centre aims to make ordeal 'as easy as possible for victims' following 27% rise in users
Kim McGuinness
The Angel Centre provides victims with support, counselling and medical examinations
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Newcastle City CentreNorthern Lights makes Newcastle debut with 73,000 tickets for the stunning festive trail already sold
See 33 images of the new light trail which is bringing an after-dark festive experience to Leazes Park until January 1
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Newcastle Christmas Market - what food can you buy for £20?
Christmas Market
Newcastle Christmas Market certainly offers plenty choice with more than 40 food, drink and gift stalls and we've been out and about to pick some savoury and sweet treats with a £20 spending limit in mind
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Go North East bus strike: Tell us your views on the ongoing industrial action and the impact it is having on you
Go North East
Give your views on the ongoing strike and the impact it has had on communities
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North East News

Newcastle upon TyneTributes paid to 'generous' and 'hugely charismatic' former lord mayor of Newcastle
Geoff O'Brien, a long-serving city councillor and a lecturer at Northumbria University, died last week at the age of 71
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Mum kept secret diary of harrowing abuse by vile Sunderland partner in case he killed her
Sunderland
Michael Robinson, of Sunderland, subjected the woman to 18 months of misery during which he attacked her, damaged her home and dictated what she wore and who she saw
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Traffic and Travel live updates: Queuing traffic on Jesmond Road after collision
Traffic & Travel
Follow live updates here for the latest on the roads and public transport across the region
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Newcastle Clean Air Zone: Upgrade cash rules to change after drivers struggle to get grants
Newcastle Clean Air Zone
Some small businesses and taxi drivers have complained that they have been unable to get help in upgrading their vehicles to cleaner models that aren't affected by the anti-pollution tolls
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Tory and Labour councillors feud over £19.2m North Tyneside Council budget cuts and savings
North Tyneside Council
Local tories have criticised the new budget with its council tax hikes, cuts, and new bin collection charges but Labour lays the blame at the incumbent Conservative government.
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Traffic & TravelTraffic and Travel live updates: Queuing traffic on Jesmond Road after collision
Follow live updates here for the latest on the roads and public transport across the region
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15 Tyne and Wear Metro carriages deemed too hot as passengers worry they will 'pass out' on trains
Tyne and Wear Metro
The problem has led to passengers complaining on social media about the “stifling” heat and warning that people are “are going to pass out” if it is not fixed
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Traffic and Travel live updates: Latest on North East roads, trains, Metros and buses
Traffic & Travel
Follow live updates here for the latest on the roads and public transport across the region
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One person taken to hospital after collision between two cars and truck on County Durham stretch of A1
A1
One lane was closed on the A1(M) southbound for at least two hours on Tuesday morning
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One person taken to hospital after collision on Northumberland stretch of A68
A68
The A68 was closed for around three hours between the turn-offs for Riding Mill and Kiln Pit Hill
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Crime

SunderlandMum kept secret diary of harrowing abuse by vile Sunderland partner in case he killed her
Michael Robinson, of Sunderland, subjected the woman to 18 months of misery during which he attacked her, damaged her home and dictated what she wore and who she saw
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Gateshead woman bit 84-year-old to steal £20 after campaign of harassment
Newcastle Crown Court
Melissa Mason, of Gateshead, had repeatedly flouted court orders banning her from having contact with the pensioner, when she saw him as an easy way to fund her drug habit
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Newcastle dating app swindler duped gran out of £320,000 after marrying her in Las Vegas
Newcastle upon Tyne
Marc Raven, 61, conned two women out of a total of £400,000 and has been jailed for eight years
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Hazlerigg man found guilty of attacking pensioner and leaving her with broken bones in fence dispute
Newcastle Crown Court
Brian Saunders, 52, denied punching a woman in her late 60s during a dispute over his parents' fence
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Northumberland 'predator' jailed for 'evil' sex attack on teen in alleyway
Northumberland
Mark Storey, of Haltwhistle, was found guilty of sexual assault after a trial at Newcastle Crown Court
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Politics

Newcastle City CouncilNewcastle councillor with terminal pancreatic cancer forced to stand down as health worsens
Jason Smith said that he could “no longer balance the needs of my family, fulfilling my role as councillor to the level that Lemington ward deserves, and fighting the cancer”
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Tory mayoral candidate wants to scrap Newcastle Clean Air Zone tolls – but councils insist he can't
Politics
Guy Renner-Thompson says he would seek to abolish the anti-pollution tolls if elected next May, but the councils in charge of the scheme say he would not have the power to
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Go North East bus strike: Breakthrough as workers set to vote on new pay offer to end walkout
Go North East
The Unite union has confirmed that it will ballot its members this week on whether to accept a new deal from Go North East, which could bring the crippling bus strike to an end
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School meals, crisis support and beds for homeless to be hit in £15m Newcastle City Council budget cuts
Newcastle City Council
A raft of new spending reductions were unveiled by the city council on Friday afternoon, including cutbacks in services supporting people suffering through poverty
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New ballot on Go North East bus strike amid call for neutral arbitrator to end dispute
Go North East
Lib Dems in Gateshead suggested on Thursday that Go North East and Unite should be pressured into a binding arbitration to settle the pay row that has devastated the region's transport
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UK & World News

LotteryLotto results LIVE: Winning National Lottery and Thunderball numbers for Wednesday, November 29We will be bringing you tonight's winning National Lottery Lotto and Thunderball results - live breaking updates below
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Drivers issued Highway Code rule warning over de-icing cars as weather turns colder
Driving Law
Certain mistakes, made by motorists during the winter months, could result in a fine and points on your driving licence
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Households will be paid to use less electricity tonight as temperatures plummet - here's how
Energy
The National Grid ESO has said the move on Wednesday night is a precautionary measure and 'it does not mean electricity supplies are at risk'
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The task you should do now to avoid Christmas dinner disappointment
Christmas
A Christmas pudding is a family favourite come December 25, and is generally made from dried fruit, flour, spice and eggs - but it can take weeks and weeks to get right.
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The little-known driving rule that could see motorists stung with £2,500 fines
Driving Law
While cool customisations can help make your car look the part, Brits are being warned that certain alterations could land them in hot water with the law
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I'm A Celebrity's Josie Gibson goes 'missing' from show as ITV come under fire from viewers
I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here
I'm A Celebrity viewers have attacked ITV for Josie Gibson not featuring much in the new series of the hit show
Gateshead woman bit 84-year-old to steal £20 after campaign of harassment
Newcastle Crown Court
Melissa Mason, of Gateshead, had repeatedly flouted court orders banning her from having contact with the pensioner, when she saw him as an easy way to fund her drug habit
Traffic and Travel live updates: Queuing traffic on Jesmond Road after collision
Traffic & Travel
Follow live updates here for the latest on the roads and public transport across the region
Newcastle dating app swindler duped gran out of £320,000 after marrying her in Las Vegas
Newcastle upon Tyne
Marc Raven, 61, conned two women out of a total of £400,000 and has been jailed for eight years
Universal CreditHow much DWP Universal Credit payments will rise and all the new benefit rates from AprilUniversal Credit will go up by 6.7% next year - here is a list of all the new amounts benefit claimants will receive for 2024-2025
I'm A Celebrity host Ant McPartlin makes awkward gaffe over name of campmate Nick Pickard
I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here
Nick Pickard and Nigel Farage faced a Bushtucker Trial in the latest episode of the ITV show - and fans were quick to pick up on Ant's mistake during the programme
Warning that most pensioners will be dragged into paying tax within five years
Your Money
The combination of triple lock rises and frozen tax thresholds means that the state pension alone will be taxed by 2028
Tributes paid to 'generous' and 'hugely charismatic' former lord mayor of Newcastle
Newcastle upon Tyne
Geoff O'Brien, a long-serving city councillor and a lecturer at Northumbria University, died last week at the age of 71
Mum kept secret diary of harrowing abuse by vile Sunderland partner in case he killed her
Sunderland
Michael Robinson, of Sunderland, subjected the woman to 18 months of misery during which he attacked her, damaged her home and dictated what she wore and who she saw
Strictly Come DancingStrictly's Annabel Croft confirmed to 'split' from Johannes Radebe as fans left gutted by moveIt has been confirmed that Annabel Croft will swap Strictly Come Dancing partners with fans left gutted by the news
I'm A Celebrity's Josie Gibson goes 'missing' from show as ITV come under fire from viewers
I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here
I'm A Celebrity viewers have attacked ITV for Josie Gibson not featuring much in the new series of the hit show
What Yasir Al-Rumayyan told chancellor about Newcastle investment as he meets Prime Minister
Yasir Al-Rumayyan
Newcastle United chairman Yasir Al-Rumayyan was among those in attendance at the Global Investment Summit and the PIF governor discussed the impact of the club's takeover
Gateshead woman bit 84-year-old to steal £20 after campaign of harassment
Newcastle Crown Court
Melissa Mason, of Gateshead, had repeatedly flouted court orders banning her from having contact with the pensioner, when she saw him as an easy way to fund her drug habit
Marks and Spencer shoppers praise 'gorgeous' £69 coat as a 'must-have' for winter
Marks & Spencer
The textured coat has been praised for its 'super soft' material and 'really stylish' colour, with shoppers saying it 'goes with everything'
Your MoneyFull list of Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland branches set to close - including North East oneA Lloyds bank in Tyneside is set to shut next year, alongside a number of other Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland sites across the country
How much DWP Universal Credit payments will rise and all the new benefit rates from April
Universal Credit
Universal Credit will go up by 6.7% next year - here is a list of all the new amounts benefit claimants will receive for 2024-2025
'Incredible' Nick Pope has 'best game of his life' in Newcastle's draw with PSG
Nick Pope
The Newcastle United shot stopper was the standout performer at the Parc Des Princes
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Christmas
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Erik ten Hag stands by Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana ahead of Newcastle United visit
Newcastle United FC
The Red Devils head to St James' Park on Saturday night following a Champions League horror show at Galatasaray