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Native oysters thrive in North Sea nursery off the coast of South Tyneside
Conservationists have released 16,000 native oysters into a new nursery off the coast of South Tyneside to help rebuild reefs that have dec…
Nissan to invest £170m in Sunderland plant to build new Kicks crossover
Nissan is investing £170 million to manufacture its new Kicks compact crossover at its Sunderland factory. The move adds a new hybrid model…
North Tyneside re-use shop sells 30,000 items in its first three months
A new shop at the Newcastle Quays recycling centre has diverted 70 tonnes of household goods from landfill by cleaning and reselling donate…
Prime Minister Andy Burnham completes the Great North Run to support homelessness charity Changing Lives
Prime Minister Andy Burnham joined 63,000 participants in this year's Great North Run, completing the 13.1-mile course in under two hours. …
Rolls-Royce SMR steam turbine components to be manufactured in Newcastle
Siemens Energy will produce steam turbine components for the Rolls-Royce Small Modular Reactor fleet at the historic CA Parsons Works site …
Gateshead community project provides school uniforms and shoes for 245 children
The Salvation Army’s Every Child Warm project has supported 122 families in Gateshead by providing essential school clothing and footwear. …
Families of Archie York and Maya Chappell welcome changes to early prison release rules
The government has updated its early release scheme to ensure those convicted of unlawful killing or allowing the death of a child are no l…
Homes England invests £27.7m to build 350 new homes in Riverside Sunderland
Homes England and the North East Combined Authority have announced a £27.7m investment to transform a former industrial site into the city'…
Rare Battle of Trafalgar flag saved for display in Newcastle
A Union flag flown from HMS Royal Sovereign during the Battle of Trafalgar has been secured for the nation by North East Museums. The flag,…
Newcastle's ThirdBite charity food event raises £130,000 for Cancer Research UK
Organised by Cal and Siân Byerley of Restaurant Pine, the event brought together chefs from 20 Michelin-starred restaurants at Wylam Brewer…
Newcastle's 'book fairies' leave stories for children to find in Scotswood
Healthworks and the New Tyne West Development Company are hiding books around Scotswood to encourage local children to read and visit the D…
Hebburn man loses 15 stone and enters full-time work after health transformation
After a stranger's comment about his health prompted a lifestyle change, 26-year-old Reece May has lost 15 stone and transitioned from rely…