Full list of fuel protests planned for major roads over increasing prices Motorists have been warned of potential disruption caused by the demonstrations, which are set to target key driving routes

Full list of fuel protests planned for major roads over increasing prices - including North East

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Alnwick masseur denies 55 sexual offences ahead of trial Terence McBrien pleads not guilty to the charges as a trial is scheduled for 2027.

Masseur denies 55 sexual offences ahead of trial

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Keir Starmer in 'secret' UK plans for imminent food shortages as minister speaks The UK is reportedly preparing for potential food shortages within weeks if the Iran conflict continues, with senior officials from No 10, the Treasury and the Ministry of Defence secretly rehearsing crisis scenarios, according to government sources

Keir Starmer in 'secret' UK plans for imminent food shortages as minister speaks out

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South Shields drugs factory discovered under former bar Officers are tipped off by the smell from the Ocean Road premises in South Shields.

Drugs factory discovered under former bar

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Kielder Forest's ospreys produce first egg of 2026 Rangers hope for a good breeding season after stormy weather caused many chicks to die in 2025.

First osprey egg laid after 'unlucky' seasons

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Pet sitter and partner sentenced for dog abuse caught on camera Paige Williams and Bradley Archer were paid to look after three dogs, two cats and two birds while the owners were on a four-week holiday - but were caught on camera mistreating the animals

Pet sitter sentenced for dog abuse caught on camera during £1,400 holiday care

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M&S unveils major change to Sparks loyalty scheme promising 'much more to come' Shoppers at Marks and Spencer will be able to earn £255 back on their spending and unlock certain freebies

M&S unveils major change to Sparks loyalty scheme and promises 'much more to come'

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New Grainger Market shop as trading card business comes to Newcastle city centre Card Rush, which is owned by Phil Tegelberg, will soon become the latest independent business to be based in the bustling location

New Grainger Market shop as trading card business comes to Newcastle city centre

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South Shields burglar broke into sleeping family's home A couple and their seven-year-old child were terrified by the Halloween break-in, a court hears.

Serial burglar broke into sleeping family's home

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Man fighting for life after suffering head injury in Metro station attack Police taped off an area outside the Metro station as part of an investigation with those responsible for the attack fleeing the scene

Man fighting for life after suffering head injury in Byker Metro Station attack

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Grainger Market's new features still closed to public weeks after unveiling City leaders celebrated the completion of the Grainger Market's £9m upgrades in March, but some key elements of the redesign remain closed to the public

Grainger Market's new features still closed to public almost a month after £9m regeneration unveiled

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Baltic bags £3.6m as North East venues granted £12m share of Government Art Fund Chesters Roman Fort, Northumberland Libraries, and the Northern Stage were also announced as recipients of the Arts Everywhere Fund

Baltic bags £3.6m as North East venues granted £12m share of Government's Arts Everywhere Fund

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Wallsend family rescued from fire by neighbour with ladder Northumbria Police says it is treating the fire in Wallsend as suspected arson.

Neighbour saves family from flat fire using ladder

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Redheugh Bridge missing man named as Dean Larvin Dean Larvin, 39, from Gateshead, has not been found after going into the River Tyne on Friday.

Man missing in river after bridge row named

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The evidence you need to challenge council parking fines This template includes exactly what to say and the proof drivers need to get

The evidence you need to challenge 'up to £160' council parking fines

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Wallsend man groped girl and demanded sex pictures Michael Grey is jailed for three and half years for sexually abusing a girl.

'Sordid' man groped girl and demanded sex pictures

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Ian Huntley was hit 'multiple times with a metal bar' in Frankland Prison The inquest of child killer Ian Huntley, 52, has been formally opened in County Durham

Killer Ian Huntley was hit 'multiple times with a metal bar' in Frankland Prison as inquest opens

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The mysterious 'Stonehenge of the North' which has stumped historians "There is nothing in the world like this, and somehow, it's gone under the radar."

The mysterious 'Stonehenge of the North' which has stumped historians for years

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Consultation 'vital' before golden eagles return to England Experts say landowners need to be on board before any golden eagle-release in northern England.

Consultation 'critical' for golden eagle release

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Royal visit 'a very proud moment' for hospital unit treating tiny babies Nurses at the Royal Victoria Infirmary's neo-natal intensive care unit spoke of their pride at a visit from Princess Anne

Royal visit 'a very proud moment' for North East hospital unit treating tiny newborns

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Public consultation opens on trail hunting ban in England and Wales The Labour Government has launched a public consultation on implementing a ban on trail hunting in England and Wales, with views welcomed until 18th June 2026

Have your say on England and Wales trail hunting ban as public consultation opens

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North Shields fishmongers damaged in suspected arson fire A car, which appears to have been driven into the building, and a van are destroyed in the fire.

Vehicles destroyed in 'arson' at fishmongers

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Vans destroyed in 'suspected arson' at North Shields Fish Quay - live updates Northumbria Police are on the scene of a suspected arson in North Shields.

North Shields fire LIVE: Updates as police cordon in place at Fish Quay after 'suspected arson'

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Man praised for reporting 'depraved' Byker paedophile David Elliot sent indecent images to a man looking for a woman to date online, a court hears.

Man praised for reporting 'depraved' paedophile

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Family says 'we need more action' after murder of County Durham toddler Maya Chappell's family appeared on Good Morning Britain calling for Maya's Law to strengthen child protection and social services reform.

Family says 'we need more action' after murder of County Durham toddler

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Northumberland woman's healing journey after marrying fraudster A woman who wed a romance conman says victims receive abuse on social media "blaming" them.

How do you rebuild your life after marrying a conman?

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Byker woman allegedly attacked man while burgling his home Kerry Stanbury is accused of breaking into an address in West Denton, assaulting the occupier and stealing cash

Byker woman allegedly attacked man while burgling his home

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Search launched for missing Tyneside woman who has tattoo on cheek The 32-year-old was last spoken to at around 11:30pm yesterday (Saturday)

Police search launched for missing woman who has tattoo on cheek and may be in North Tyneside

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Government backs permanent return of golden eagles to England The birds could be reintroduced as early as next year following a £1m injection from the government.

Golden eagles' return to English skies gets government backing

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