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North Tyneside

Lucia was last seen yesterday evening

Police appeal to find missing teenage girl with links to Sunderland By The Newsroom

Watch: British driver ‘almost kills’ police officer after ramming car in high-speed chase

Watch: Driver ‘almost kills’ police officer in high-speed chase Will Millar

Opposition councillors say they are concerned Sunderland will not ‘get a fair share of funding’ after the regional mayoral election.

Calls to have North East mayor based in Sunderland Tony Gillan

Ballot boxes arriving at the Sunderland count in 2022. Picture: North News & Pictures

When Sunderland City Council is due to declare an election result in 2023 Daniel Holland

North East leaders have started voting on a new devolution deal for the region.

Warning North East has ‘fallen behind’ since 2016 devolution deal collapse Daniel Holland and James Robinson

By working together, the seven councils will unlock new money for the region and will be awarded extra decision-making powers.

Public views sought over £4.2 billion devo deal Daniel Holland

Met Office forecasters have issued a Yellow warning for ice for Monday, January 2.

Met Office issues Yellow weather warning for ice across North East

Icy conditions and snow showers are expected in the coming days across the North East.

Met Office extends Yellow weather warning for ice and snow in North East Debra Fox

Tyne Tunnel tolls are set to rise next year.

Tyne Tunnel toll rise approved by travel chiefs Daniel Holland

The Ripon Spa Hotel where work has started to redevelop the site

Inn Collection Group appoints developer new exciting Tyneside site Chris Page

Fresh photos show NUFC upgrade in progress as club awaits key decision Dominic Scurr

A map showing proposed new routes.

The eight new rail links planned for the North East Daniel Holland

Fire crews have had to deal with three domestic kitchen fires in the last 10 days.

Safety advice for cooking following a rise in domestic kitchen blazes Ryan Smith

A file image of fire crews in action.

Move to tackle 'horrific' attacks on firefighters Nic Marko

Metro is operating a revised timetable today

Changes to Metro timetable as Storm Eunice arrives in North East Kevin Clark

The number of people in employment in the North East is continuing to fall

=North East employment slipping further behind rest of the country

House prices rise

Pre-Christmas boost for home owners Katie Williams

House prices rise

Pre-Christmas boost for home owners Katie Williams

Traffic at the Tyne Tunnel's south entrance.

Tories call for 'more ethical' Tyne Tunnel system to help 'working-class' users Herbert Soden

Covid vaccine.

North East health leaders issue statement on eve of new covid controls Ross Robertson

Tyne and Wear firefighters tackling a recent blaze.

'Zero tolerance' call after six firefighters attacks over Bonfire Night period Nic Marko

North East musician Sam Fender

Sam Fender announces extra homecaming date for Spring 2022 tour Sam Johnson

A round-up of some of the best independent music venues in the North East.

Going to a gig? Eight of the best small independent music venues in the North Ea... Jason Button

The legal requirements on wearing facemasks will end on Monday

North East council bosses urge public to take care as 'Freedom Day' approaches Kevin Clark

Drop-in vaccine clinics have opened in a bid to get more jabs into people's arms in the North East

North East leaders' impassioned plea to get vaccinated as cases rise rapidly Herbert Soden

Business owners Mark and David Potts-Brown of Woofs n Scruffs who feature in the new campaign aimed at helping to Keep the North East Open.

New campaign launched to 'keep the North East open' Georgina Cutler

Almost 300 Delta variant cases have now been recorded in Sunderland

Almost 300 cases of delta variant of coronavirus recorded in Sunderland Kevin Clark

Sunderland house prices stall

Sunderland home owners see values stall Katie Williams

North East leaders have backed the decision to delay lifting covid restrictions until July 19

Leaders back delay in lifting covid restrictions amid rising Delta variant cases Daniel Holland

House prices rise

Summer boost for Sunderland home owners

A previous parkrun event

Health chiefs back return of parkrun - but offer guidance Ross Robertson

Chiefs have issued a fresh plea over covid. Photo: Getty Images.

Leaders urge households to take care after slight rise in Delta variant cases Ross Robertson

A mobile testing site set up in North Tyneside

Surge testing to be scaled back in North Tyneside as infection rates drop Daniel Holland

People are being asked to take care on what is forecast to be a sunny bank holiday weekend

Leaders urge people to help prevent further outbreaks over bank holiday Daniel Holland

North Tyneside is among areas where the Indian covid variant is spreading fastest

So should I travel to North Tyneside or not? A look at the updated guidance afte...

(l-r) Jarrow MP Kate Osborne and South Shields MP Emma Lewell-Buck

MPs' anger over handling of North Tyneside Indian variant situation Sophie Brownson

Wendy Burke, Director of Public Health for North Tyneside.

No travel restrictions for North Tyneside over Covid spike David Sedgwick

Karen Goldfinch, chair of North Tyneside Business Forum.

North Tyneside businesses offered support following latest Covid advice David Sedgwick

Shields Ferry passengers are being urged to only use the service for essential travel .

Shields Ferry reassures passengers after North Tyneside Indian covid variant row Sophie Brownson

North Tyneside Elected Mayor Norma Redfearn.

Elected Mayor joins calls for clarity over North Tyneside's Covid message David Sedgwick

Mary Glindon, North Tyneside MP.

North Tyneside MP hits out at Government over Covid travel 'panic' Daniel Holland

People are being advised not to visit North Tyneside unless it is necessary

Government advises against travel in and out of North Tyneside as Indian covid v... Ross Robertson

Surge testing is currently underway in North Tyneside.

Clarification sought over travel "ban" in North Tyneside due to Covid David Sedgwick

Mobile COVID-19 surge testing units are deployed in North Shields town centre as North Tyneside Council and the NHS targets communities which are seeing concerning growth of the Indian coronavirus variant.

What local lockdown risk could mean for the North East Newsroom

North East health chiefs are urging people to continue to obey the rules on social distancing as Covid restrictions ease

Health chiefs urge public not to drop their guard as Covid restrictions ease Kevin Clark

Children love seeing the animals at Jarrow Hall.

Jarrow Hall announces reopening plans under lockdown roadmap Tony Gillan

The North East Ambulance Service saw a sharp rise in alcohol-related incidents earlier in the week.

Surge in alcohol-related ambulance call outs after lockdown restrictions eased Fiona Thompson

A rainbow tribute left to the NHS

Leaders' rousing message as region prepares to mark anniversary of lockdown Ross Robertson

Gerry Taylor has explained why Sunderland has such a high case rate

Sunderland covid rate stagnating amid workplace and community transmissions Kevin Clark

Joelinton of Newcastle United looks dejected.

Joelinton fined £200 for haircut breach during Covid-19 lockdown PA reporter