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The new town I grew up in radically improved life for my family. Labour is right to champion them

In Washington, Tyne and Wear, we found space, security and community. It shows the power of good planning, says architect and presenter George Clarke

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Lottery winner scooped £5million jackpot - but ended up in court for benefits fraud

Lawrence Candlish, from Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, won £5.5million on the National Lottery in 1997 and bought a bar in Spain before going bankrupt and ending up in court for benefits fraud

Daily Mirror

Local elections 2023: What happened in Newcastle, Sunderland, Gateshead, North Tyneside, and South Tyneside

Election results are now in for all five of the Tyne and Wear councils after voters went to the polls on Thursday

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Northumbria Police fails to attend over 100,000 anti-social behaviour reports in four years

Police officers visiting the scene of the anti-social behaviour incidents across Tyne and Wear and Northumberland has dipped from 60% in 2019 to 45% in 2022

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Local elections 2023: Your guide to what's happening in Tyne and Wear on May 4

Elections are being held in Newcastle, Gateshead, South Tyneside, North Tyneside, and Sunderland next month

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Stadler ordered to improve Tyne and Wear Metro train reliability after months of travel chaos

Operator Nexus has served formal notice on the Swiss manufacturer that services must get better

Chronicle Live

'Deeply troubling' scale of bullying and abuse in fire services revealed – a week on from Tyne and Wear allegations

The findings of a national investigation included male firefighters joking with a female colleague that they were “going to rape her” and a senior official using a racial slur

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Tyne and Wear Metro cuts number of trains at peak commuter times as passenger group issues warning

Metro bosses say there is reduced demand for trains at what were the busiest times pre-Covid, but there are concerns that commuters will have to put up with crowded carriages

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Woman kept overdue library book for 56 years over 3p fine - but now it's far worse

Lesley Harrison, 70, from Tyne and Wear, has finally returned a library book 56 years overdue after being too scared to face the 3p-a-week fine - but kind staff spared her the staggering £2,000

Daily Mirror

Lifeguard tells of 'pride and reward' as RNLI appeals for summer crew in Tyne and Wear

Jess Ward has told of the pride she feels at being a lifeguard for the RNLI as the charity urges public to apply to join team

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Tributes paid to the 'world’s oldest firefighter' from Newcastle as he sadly dies aged 109

Firefighter Joe Dixon was a Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service legend who worked on the frontline for 27 years

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North East's £4.2bn devolution deal moves closer as all seven councils back historic agreement

A deal to establish a new North East mayor in 2024 has been endorsed by councils in Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, and County Durham this week

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Tyne and Wear Metro escapes service cuts – but still in 'precarious' state with massive energy bills

A budget shortfall of more than £10m next year will be covered by spending reserves and an increased levy from local councils, while Metro ticket prices are also set to rise

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Business investor NEL Fund Managers completes record investment year

It completed 62 separate investments in businesses across Tyne and Wear, Northumberland and County Durham during 2022

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Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service launches major firefighter recruitment drive

Thousands of people in the North East have been told they have what it takes to be a firefighter

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Bursaries launched to help get North East young people into archaeology on Hadrian's Wall

Historic England has given the Vindolanda Trust £10,000 to get young people from Tyne and Wear and Northumberland involved in the fort's excavations

Birmingham Post

£4bn devolution deal for North East welcomed by business leaders

The new deal will cover all of Tyne and Wear, Northumberland and County Durham

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North East business leaders welcome news of regional devolution deal

Groups including the Chamber of Commerce, CBI and FSB have welcomed the expanded devolution deal for Tyne and Wear, Northumberland and County Durham

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North East finally agrees £4.2bn devolution deal hailed as 'step change in our levelling up journey'

The long-awaited devolution deal will bring major new funding and powers to the region and will see a new mayor elected in 2024 covering Northumberland, Tyne and Wear and County Durham

Daily Mirror

Author left in 'dark hole' with extreme pain after being diagnosed with crippling disease

Karen Quinn, a writer from Washington, Tyne and Wear, has Lupus and often experiences extreme pain and tiredness and was once rushed to hospital with a mini stroke.

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The People's Kitchen given special commendation by the High Sheriff of Tyne and Wear

The prominent Newcastle-based charity has been recognised for the tireless work it does in the community

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Family pay tribute to 'amazing' North East man allegedly bludgeoned to death on Qatar oil rig

Robert Robson, from Tyne and Wear, died after an alleged attack on board the Seafox Burj rig and has been described as a 'one of a kind'

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North East fire chiefs to launch review after 'disturbing' report brands London brigade misogynist and racist

The Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service says it will look closely at the findings of an investigation that uncovered major problems at the London Fire Brigade

Daily Mirror

American Bulldog cross bites delivery driver carrying 'appetising smelling food'

Dawn Leadbitter's American Bulldog cross was in her garden when it jumped up and attacked the driver over a 4ft fence as he delivered her home shopping in Tyne and Wear

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Tyne and Wear Metro engineers call off two-week depot strike after eleventh hour pay deal agreed

Stadler employees at the Metro's Gosforth depot were due to begin a 14-day walkout on Monday

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