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Intensive supervision courts for women open in Northumbria
A new court model is launching in North and South Tyneside to support women convicted of low-level offences by addressing underlying issues…
The Alnwick Garden Poison Garden sets a Guinness World Record for its plant collection
The Poison Garden at Alnwick has been officially recognised by Guinness World Records for housing 97 different toxic and narcotic plant spe…
Forty-four items from Durham Cathedral to be sold at auction
A selection of historic fixtures and furnishings from Durham Cathedral, including pews and a 19th-century lectern, will be sold at auction …
James Davies opens House of Stories bookshop in Morpeth after leaving 23-year career
After spending 23 years in customer service, James Davies has opened a new bookshop in Morpeth following five years of running a successful…
Nexus completes delivery of 46 new Metro trains for Tyne and Wear
The final Class 555 train has been delivered to Nexus, marking the completion of the new fleet two months ahead of schedule. After 37,000 k…
Ford & Etal Estates brings back annual Scarycrow trail for Halloween
The annual Scarycrow trail returns to the villages of Ford and Etal from 26 October to 1 November, featuring displays created by local resi…
Seaham Garden Village homes begin using geothermal heat from abandoned coal mines
Residents in Seaham are now receiving heating and hot water powered by geothermal energy pumped from local disused coal mines. This project…
Former Status Quo drummer Jeff Rich leads percussion workshop at Wallsend primary school
Former Status Quo drummer Jeff Rich visited Wallsend Jubilee Primary School to lead a percussion masterclass for 170 pupils. The session ga…
Gateshead Council issues first fine to landlord for illegal eviction notice
Gateshead Council has collected its first financial penalty under the Renters' Rights Act 2025 after a landlord issued an illegal eviction …
Eighty-three new jobs created in Newcastle following North East trade mission to India
Following a joint trade mission to India led by North East mayor Kim McGuinness, Newcastle-based technology firm Sage has announced 83 new …
Descendants of Jarrow Marchers visit Downing Street 90 years after their ancestors were turned away
Ninety years after the original Jarrow marchers were denied an audience with the Prime Minister, their descendants have been welcomed to Do…
Action for Children expands exploitation support services to Gateshead and North Tyneside
Action for Children is launching new intervention services in Gateshead and North Tyneside to support young people at risk of criminal expl…