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Gateshead ambulance technician encourages residents to maintain local defibrillators
Tom Dodds, an ambulance technician from Chopwell, is encouraging his neighbours to act as guardians for local defibrillators to ensure they…
Northumbria to host new court offering women alternatives to prison
The Northumbria police area has been selected to host an Intensive Supervision Court designed to address the underlying issues that drive w…
Northumberland mother quits smoking to ensure a healthy pregnancy for her daughter
After experiencing previous pregnancy complications, 29-year-old Chelsea Brown from Guide Post sought support from the Northumbria Healthca…
Wideopen residents welcome decision to keep Hazlewood Community Primary School open
The Office of the Schools Adjudicator has rejected North Tyneside Council's plans to close Hazlewood Community Primary School and merge it …
Whitley Bay resident rescues baby seagull after it falls down her chimney
Karen Turville was working from home when a young herring gull tumbled down her chimney and landed in her fireplace. She created a safe spa…
Orca sightings increase off the Northumberland coast
Orcas and dolphins are being spotted more regularly and closer to the shore near the Farne Islands. While experts are still investigating t…
Industrial action ends at Haydon Bridge High School following leadership change
Teachers at the Northumberland school have called off their dispute after a new leadership team was appointed to address long-standing conc…
Four-year-old cat Shola recovers after being hit by a car in Gateshead
After being struck by a speeding vehicle in Wrekenton, Shola the cat was rushed to the PDSA Pet Hospital with critical injuries. Veterinary…
English Heritage takes over Housesteads Roman Fort to improve visitor experience
English Heritage has taken over the management of Housesteads Roman Fort on Hadrian's Wall from the National Trust, aiming to simplify the …
Hazlewood Community Primary School saved from closure after council plans rejected
The Office of the Schools Adjudicator has blocked North Tyneside Council's proposal to close and merge Hazlewood Community Primary School b…
Gateshead couple celebrate 70th wedding anniversary at Aspen Court Care Home
Edward and Patricia Pollock, both 91, marked seven decades of marriage with a celebration attended by the Mayor of Gateshead. The couple re…
County Durham pensioner reunites with police officer who saved his life
After suffering a cardiac arrest on the A690, 76-year-old John Beattie has met the officer who performed life-saving CPR at the roadside. P…