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Northumberland County Council to open new residential home for children with complex needs
Northumberland County Council has approved a £2.1 million plan to convert a property in Ulgham into a residential home for four children. B…
North East tourism sector reaches £7.1bn value as visitor numbers hit 70 million
The North East welcomed over 70 million visitors in 2025, with the region's tourism industry growing to a total value of £7.13 billion. Thi…
Hebburn shipyard sold as part of major maritime acquisition
The A&P shipyard in Hebburn has been acquired by the maritime group Balaena as part of a deal uniting several major UK dockyards. The new o…
Dudley great-grandmother Hilda Hindmarsh celebrates her 100th birthday
Hilda Hindmarsh marked her 100th birthday in North Tyneside with a surprise visit from local schoolchildren who arrived to sing and deliver…
North East NHS clinic offers new clinical trials for treatment-resistant depression
The CAPE clinic at the Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Trust is offering patients access to experimental treatments, including t…
Whitley Bay Metro footbridge reopens after three-year restoration
The listed footbridge at Whitley Bay Metro Station has reopened to passengers following extensive repairs to damage caused by Storm Otto. T…
Newcastle clinical trial investigates psilocybin as a treatment for resistant depression
Dr Mourad Wahba is leading a phase three clinical trial in Newcastle to test the efficacy of synthetic psilocybin for patients with treatme…
Tour boat crew rescues dog after kayak blown out to sea off Bamburgh
A black Alsatian named Bruce was reunited with his owner after being swept out to sea on an inflatable kayak near Bamburgh Beach. Crew memb…
Mother Mercy secures six-figure funding to open new Durham cocktail bar
Mother Mercy Hospitality Ltd has received a six-figure investment from the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II to support the opening of…
Plans submitted to install rooftop lift at Sunderland's Hylton Castle
The Hylton Castle Trust has applied for permission to extend the building's lift shaft to the rooftop level, which is currently only reacha…
Blyth teenager Jake Beatty selected for Great Britain baseball squad
Fifteen-year-old Jake Beatty from the Newcastle Nighthawks has been chosen to represent Great Britain at two international tournaments this…
Blyth teenager Kaden Pleban loses 17 stone after being bullied at college
After being told his work overalls did not fit due to his weight, 18-year-old Kaden Pleban decided to make a change. By increasing his dail…