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Navy recalls 200 sailors on Christmas Day to shadow Russian warships
Armed Forces
Nearly 200 Royal Navy sailors were recalled to their ship on Christmas Day to deploy to shadow Russian warships for 500 miles in the North Sea and through the English Channel
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What we know about New Orleans Bourbon Street attack as driver ploughs into crowd killing 10
In The News
A driver in a pick-up truck sped through a crowd of pedestrians in New Orleans' bustling French Quarter in the early hours of New Year's Day
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Brenda Blethyn recalls 'crushing moment' from past TV job after Vera exit
Vera
Brenda Blethyn has opened up about a "crushing moment" from her time on the set of Vera after recalling an experience from a past TV job that has stuck with her
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One of Stephen Lawrence’s killers to face parole hearing
In The News
David Norris, 48, could face a parole hearing as early as May this year, but a date is yet to be set
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The Rattler pub on South Shields sea front goes on the market for £500,000
South Shields
The pub is on the market for £500,000, and is in a prime location on the South Shields sea front
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The simple at home test to tell if you need to lose weight
Weight loss and dieting
NICE says two quick measurements can act as a rough guide
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Man completes 300 press-ups every day for a year in memory of mother who had MS
In The News
Alex Welford, 25, has so far raised over £10,000 for the MS Society
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NHS data shows 'troubling' rise in people admitted to hospital due to lack of vitamins
NHS
NHS figures show a dramatic rise in people with a main diagnosis of anaemia and B vitamin deficiencies
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North East mum's tribute to much-loved teen Billy, who never stopped smiling
In The News
An East Cleveland family has paid tribute to their teenage boy who died earlier this month and despite his health challenges, never stopped smiling
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Taylor Swift named as having the best selling album of 2024 in the UK
UK News
Taylor Swift, The Weeknd and Billie Eilish are among the artists who dominate the list of the biggest albums of 2024 in the UK, while Kourtney Kardashian's ex Travis Barker's band The Last Dinner Party also make an appearance
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Mercedes cars will soon be able to hold a conversation with you after new update
In The News
The free upgrade, which applies to many of the brand’s cars running its MBUX infotainment system, uses artificial intelligence (AI) to provide clear answers to all manner of questions
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2025 will be a 'buyer's market' with more house sales, property experts predict
In The News
The year ahead is not without some caution, with a key stamp duty discount set to end in the spring, and uncertainty hanging over the wider economy and the speed of future potential interest rate cuts
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A&E hospitals see huge rise in patients with coughs, headaches and hiccups
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The number of people going to A&E with complaints such as hiccups, insomnia and backache has been on the rise, according to data for England.
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Checkatrade tightens requirements for roofers in bid to crack down on rogue traders
In The News
Checkatrade said valid credentials for roofing such as NVQs do exist, but there is no strict requirement for formal qualifications or licences, allowing unqualified individuals to enter the market easily
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In Pictures: Waves, surfers and paddleboarders among North East coastal shots captured in 2024
Northumberland Coast
Take a look through some of the stunning coastal shots taken this year
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Take our Big Quiz of 2024 to test your knowledge of the year with 30 questions
In The News
As we head into 2025, how much do you remember about the biggest news, entertainment and sport events from the last 12 months?
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South Tyneside subpostmaster on New Year Honours List hopes OBE will help fight for full and fair redress
New Year's Honours
Chris Head became the youngest subpostmaster when he took over the West Boldon Branch in 2006 but was falsely accused of stealing more than £80,000 from the branch
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North East tourism leaders Sarah Green and Ian Thomas recognised in New Year Honours list
New Year's Honours
Dr Sarah Green has been awarded an OBE and Ian Thomas with an MBE for their service to tourism
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Expert shares tips to get through Dry January if no one else is doing it
In The News
Book a cooking class, listen to podcasts and seek out online communities – experts recommend.
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Black moon - what is it and how can I see the rare astronomical event
In The News
A black moon only happens once every 29 months
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Northern Lights could be visible on New Year's Eve - best time to see them
Northern Lights
An alert has been issued by the Met Office
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Police release image of man they want to speak to after several shoplifting incidents in Stanley
County Durham
Durham Constabulary want to speak to Colin Lowery, who is also wanted for breaching a court order
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Debenhams slashes 90% off designer watches in huge sale - with some saving you thousands
In The News
Debenhams is offering discounts across multiple categories in its epic Blue Cross sale
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Diseases doctors are most worried about in 2025 - including Disease X and Covid 2.0
In The News
Disease X is essentially the name given to an as-yet-unknown infection, but experts have warned that it has the potential to become the next big pandemic, and the world isn't prepared
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