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Newcastle pub hosts the North East's first arm wrestling championship
The Three Mile in Gosforth welcomed 30 competitors from across the UK for the region's inaugural arm wrestling tournament. Local club North…
Eight jobs saved at South Shields family firm Viking Plywood and Timber
Viking Plywood and Timber faced closure after a major client went bust, putting the long-standing South Shields business at risk. The compa…
Film and TV productions bring £88.5m to the North East economy
The North East has seen a significant rise in filming activity over the last four years, resulting in 1,419 new jobs and an £88.5m boost to…
Newcastle-based rail firm Lumo carries record 772 passengers on single service
Lumo has transported 772 passengers on a single intercity train between London, Newcastle and Edinburgh, setting a new record for the opera…
Redhills Durham Miners' Hall upgraded to Grade II* listed status
The Redhills Durham Miners' Hall, once home to the 'Pitman's Parliament', has been upgraded to Grade II* listed status by the Department fo…
Gateshead actress Jill Halfpenny receives honorary degree from Northumbria University
Jill Halfpenny is one of 14 people being recognised by Northumbria University for their contributions to the arts, science, and business. T…
Child rescued from the sea at Whitley Bay after volunteer raises the alarm
A child was rescued from the water at Whitley Bay by the Cullercoats RNLI after a member of the public spotted them in difficulty and calle…
Newcastle Airport families benefit as eGate age limit drops to eight
Children aged eight and over can now use eGates at Newcastle International Airport, provided they meet the 120cm height requirement. This c…
Police dog Mila helps uncover hidden phone during fraud investigation in the North East
Police dog Mila assisted officers from the North East Regional Organised Crime Unit in locating a hidden mobile phone during a series of ra…
North East mayor Kim McGuinness proposes public control of bus network to boost passenger numbers
Mayor Kim McGuinness has unveiled plans to bring the North East's bus services back under public control, aiming to reverse years of servic…
Newcastle woman finds relief from chronic back pain with new electrical implant
After years of debilitating back pain forced her to put her active life on hold, 36-year-old Sam Naylor has become one of the first patient…
Thousands gather in Blyth for annual carnival celebrating the town's maritime history
Crowds lined the streets of Blyth on Saturday for a town-wide carnival featuring a parade with a maritime theme to mark the 200th anniversa…