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Firefighters tackle over 2,000 arson attacks this year - with Gateshead nature reserve targeted 11 times in a month

Wheelie bins, play parks and grassland have been targeted by the fire setters over the last six months

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Residents evacuated from Newcastle block of flats over fire safety concerns begin to return to property

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service have lifted the prohibition notice on 36 of the 68 flats at the building

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Hero Quayside bar manager saved teenager from drowning in River Tyne in dramatic rescue

Urban Garden manager Amber Hutton saved the life of a teenager who had fallen into the River Tyne

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Teenager in River Tyne saved by employee at Quayside bar Urban Garden

The staff member used a throwline to bring the male drinker to safety near the Millennium Bridge

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Huge wildfire near Newcastle Airport almost out after five days of burning as public issued warning

The cause of this fire is not yet known but firefighters have warned the public of the dangers of disposable barbecues

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More than 50 firefighters tackling huge wildfire at nature reserve near Newcastle Airport

Firefighters were called to the wildfire at Prestwick Carr at around 1.20pm on Wednesday afternoon

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North East bars and restaurants issued warning over artificial flowers after two people die in Spain fire

Artificial foilage in one Newcastle bar was found to be highly flammable following tests by firefighters

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Lost Sunderland grandmother rescued after mobility scooter breaks down at side of busy road

Carol McDonald's mobility scooter and phone had both run out of charge after she got lost trying to find her way home

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Water safety warning: Fire service urge public to take care ahead of potentially sweltering bank holiday

With hot temperatures expected over the weekend - there's been a warning to stay safe near to open water.

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Connor Brown Trust supports fire service to install life-saving 'bleed kits' on walls of stations in Sunderland

The Connor Brown Trust has fundraised to help the Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service install lifesaving equipment.

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'I can't wait to get started' - Meet the new chief fire officer of Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service

Deputy chief fire officer Peter Heath will take on the top role of chief fire officer later this year

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Woman rescued from River Tyne using new safety throw bags installed on Newcastle's Quayside

14 new throw-bag boards have been fitted on Newcastle Quayside from the Redheugh Bridge to The Cycle Hub at Ouseburn

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Arson investigation launched as firefighters tackle blaze at Gateshead farm

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS) received a report that a stack of tires, rubbish and other materials that had caught fire on a farm in High Spen, Rowlands Gill at 3.34am. Police are now treating the incident as arson

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Dad of teenager who drowned on night out welcomes life-saving throw-bags along River Tyne

Nick Pope was left devastated in 2018 when his 19-year-old son Charlie lost his life after a night out in Manchester

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Tragedy as 76-year-old man dies after being rescued from house fire in South Shields

The 76-year-old man was rescued from a terraced home but sadly passed away in hospital

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Seven-year-old Houghton girl saves the life of her neighbour after hearing smoke alarm

Olivia Ramsey woke up her mum Sam and they called the fire service

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Firefighters to run from Newcastle to Leicester for eight-year-old 'football-mad' cancer patient

Oliver Maw was diagnosed with a stage 4 high risk neuroblastoma in February 2021 and his family are hoping to raise another £100,000 to get him life-saving treatment in the United States

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Investigation launched into cause of blaze which has devastated Shiney Row pub

Firefighters spent almost four hours putting out a fire at The Travellers Rest on Saturday night

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Fire service looking for new chief fire officer with job offering salary of £157,746 plus car

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service are searching for a new chief fire officer after Chris Lowther announced plans to retire

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Fire brigade cuts 'in the past' pledges Tyne and Wear service's retiring chief

As he prepares to leave the top job, Chris Lowther reiterated calls for a “fair funding formula” for fire services - but said that frontline cuts are not on the horizon

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North East Today: The mum who gave Anthony Gordon a lift home and the 'contingency plans' for junior doctor strike

Your daily briefing on all the latest news from across the North East

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Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service's Chief Fire Officer will retire later this year

Chris Lowther, from Gateshead, has been Chief Fire Officer for more than six years

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North East firefighters first in UK tested for cancer in new life-changing research

The research looks at the need for thorough decontamination and the links to cancer in firefighters.

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Woman, 86, tragically dies after 'devastating' fire at Newcastle home

An 86-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the scene of a blaze in Newcastle on Monday (January 30)

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Dyslexic Byker firefighter who felt 'embarrassed' about struggles gets his dream job

George Stockle has overcome challenges related to his dyslexia to find a career is proud of

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