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Veteran Joe McMillan who performs as SoldierMac

Former soldier performs poignant tribute at Penshaw Monument

Runners during Sunderland's first Garden Active Games.

Sunderland named sixth best local authority to exercise in North East

Seven-year-old Seren-Grace Brady who needed CPR after stopping breathing three times during seizures.

6-year-old Seren given CPR after stopping breathing during seizure

An investigation is now under way following the discovery of household waste at the former Dewhirst site, in Thorpe Road, Peterlee.

Inquiry begins after illegal waste dump is closed down

Rail operator Northern has launched its latest flash sale of tickets.

Rail operator's flash sale with millions of £2 tickets

Durham Folk Festival is making its debut this September after ten successful years as Hartlepool Folk Festival.

Brand new folk festival heads to Durham

Free fun with cricket and new friends at the summer camps which are held across Sunderland, South Tyneside, Durham and Hartlepool.

This fantastic Summer camp is free for hundreds of North East kids

Katie Mitchelson has published her debut novel at the age of 40 as she marks the end of her PhD.

University of Sunderland graduate publishes debut novel

Ian Pascoe, and another man, lost their lives after trying to help children in difficulty off Seaton beach where flowers have been left.

Tribute to grandad, 62, who died trying to save kids in sea

Two men have died at Seaton Carew after reportedly entering the water to rescue two children who were struggling in the water.

Two men die in Hartlepool after entering the sea to rescue children

Former Hartlepool United and Sunderland goalkeeper confirms retirement

Pictured from left is Michelle Fletcher, Pamela Fletcher and Laura Powell.

Music fans queue overnight for Take That concert

Seren-Grace Brady smiles for the photo at her home. She is one of only 250 children in the world with a rare syndrome.

Help this 6 year old who can't talk, walk or fight off illness

A guide price of £2,900,000 has been placed on this 10-bed landmark home which is marketed by Hive Estates, Newcastle upon Tyne.

15 superb North East homes for sale and all come with conservatories

The cheapest places in which to rent a home in the North East have been revealed

The 9 cheapest places to rent in the North East

Jacob with his mum Rachel Ferguson and the photos which show his chest in 2022 - and how it looks now.

'I only ever wanted to be normal. Now I can achieve all my dreams'
He was the youngster who only ever wanted to be normal - and now Jacob Ferguson is a strapping teenager whose incredible transformation is about to reach another milestone.
Chris Cordner

The convoy sets off from Dragonville in Durham for their journey to North East hospitals.

Bikers to donate thousands of Easter eggs in North East convoy

Seaham Red Star manager Mark Collingwood. Picture: Stu Norton

Northern League: Seaham warned ahead of crucial FC Hartlepool visit

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage is joined on stage in Sunderland by defecting Hartlepool Labour councillor Aaron Roy. Picture courtesy of North News and Pictures.

Councillor explains why he has left Labour for Reform UK

Biffa's Richard Nicol, the waste recycling boss in charge of recycling County Durham's waste.

Durham waste plant faces thousands of potential fires from vape batteries

Kenton Richardson in action for Gateshead during their 2-1 pre-season friendly win against Sunderland (photo Jack McGraghan)

How SAFC and NUFC men aided development of Gateshead star Richardson

The cheapest places for renters in the UK have been revealed, with the average monthly rent starting at £578

The 9 cheapest places to rent a home in the UK, from £578 a month

SoldierMac with pupils from St Joseph's

Former soldier goes viral with incredible tribute to the fallen

Twisted teen facing jail for sex act on playground rocking horse

The Law Courts in Newcastle.

Woman shouted for Alexa to contact police when ex became violent

Pizza Hut is to shut 68 restaurants after the company behind its UK venues fell into administration. (Photo by Andrew Matthews/PA Wire )

Local Pizza Huts to close at full list of impacted sites released

Ex-Sunderland, Preston North End and Leeds United boss sacked by non-league club after 122-day stint

Ex-Sunderland boss sacked by non-league club after 122-day stint
Former Sunderland and Leeds United boss Simon Grayson has been sacked by Hartlepool United after one win in 11 games
James Copley

Bus driver accused of causing death of passenger by careless driving

The 10 worst local railway stations ranked by train cancellations

South Shields parkrun.

Parkrun: Where are runs happening across the North East?

Early photos, taken between the late 19th century and the dawn of the 60s, show how much the North East has changed

45 photos capture changing face of the North East

Anthony Douglas.

Pair jailed for raping and sexually abusing children

Police pup Jager trying on his new uniform.

Meet 8 week old police puppy Jager who was rescued from the streets

These are some of the most popular nightclubs from across the North East in years gone by

22 of the North East's best nightclubs from the 60s to the noughties

A packed beach in August 1975

23 nostalgic photos bringing the 70s and 80s back to life

Two arrested after girl, 14, dies at her North East home

Breaking Two arrested after girl, 14, dies at her North East home

Heather Bolton (Left) and Neil Taylor celebrate the move

Teesside's biggest law firm expands into Sunderland as it acquires Scanlans

Thinking of selling? Take a few simple steps to maximise your return

Sell your North East home fast and boost your valuation

Eight hundred bikers took part in the 2023 run which started at Tesco in Dragonville, Durham.

Biker rally Easter: 1,000 bikers ride for charity

Take a look at our 29 family-friendly activities taking place in the North East over the 2025 Easter holidays.

29 Easter activities for all the family in the North East

These are some of the cheapest places in England in which to buy a house

The 15 cheapest places to buy a house in England named

North East Ambulance Service trialling electric vehicles

We’ve made massive strides - NEAS trialling use of electric vehicles

Train.

The 10 British train stations with the most cancelled services

Gig poster

Tom Meighan to play exclusive North East gig

Primark expands Click & Collect across the North East

Chef Keith Parkins at HC-One’s Brierton Lodge Care Home creating pizzas for residents

Hartlepool care home marks National Pizza Day

Walkers battle stormy weather.

Watch: The 60 areas included in the Met Office’s amber weather warning

Professionals and volunteers who work with children are invited to an NSPCC conference focused on protecting children and young people from sexual abuse.

Professionals urged to sign up for NSPCC child safeguarding conference

The Tailor, which is one of the properties available for reduced market value at Bellway’s Hartwell Park.

Local buyers to benefit from discounted homes at Bellway development in Hartlepo...

Former Sunderland and Hartlepool United attacker Luke Molyneux, 26, in action for Doncaster Rovers in League Two.

Ex-Cats prospect reveals heartbreaking way Donald released him

A car is toppled over and set alight during scenes of disorder in Sunderland this evening (FRI), which follows on from rioting in Hartlepool earlier this week after the Southport stabbing tragedy.

Police received 20,000 messages during disorder in Sunderland

Ellis Taylor playing for Harrogate Town

Cats academy graduate enjoys strong EFL start after summer release

St John Ambulance adult volunteers

300 motorbikes to travel in convoy through the Tyne Tunnel in support of St John...

Police came under attack from bricks, bottles, eggs and planks of wood and metal during the disorder on July 31. Photo: PA

Man attacked police while wearing a t-shirt with his name on

Firefighters tend to a burning police car burns as officers are deployed on the streets of Hartlepool following a violent protest. Videos on social media show a crowd of people in a street, with one showing a youth throwing objects at a line of police in riot gear holding shields. It comes after similar disorder in Merseyside and Whitehall, London after the mass stabbing in Southport that claimed the lives of three girls and left eight more children and two adults injured. Picture date: Wednesday July 31, 2024. PA Photo. See PA story POLICE Southport. Photo credit should read: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire

Man weeps in court as seven are charged with Hartlepool disorder

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