County Durham

DWP explains exactly how bank checks will work for people who claim three benefits

Six Flags temporarily closes nine roller coasters after fatal incident at Georgia park

Gateshead police incident LIVE: Updates after air ambulance called to Leam Lane and police cordon in place

Gateshead Council workers denied access for home repairs over 2,000 times costing £90,000

Carer and pal 'savagely' attacked cancer victim in Northumberland pub

'Everything went right' to save life of Northumberland dad who had cardiac arrest at Byker Asda

Elderly Blyth shop worker threatened with scissors for £5 bottle of cider by 'confused' robber

Inside Burnhopeside Hall - how a 300-year-old Georgian estate became a luxury retreat

New strategy to create 10,000 jobs in sports and the arts as North East 'not realising full potential'

Breaking Bad star RJ Mitte has died aged 34 as fans pay tribute

Police warning to public after man killed by tiger at Yorkshire Wildlife Park

Attacker told victim 'you've got two holes in you, better get to hospital' after knifing him twice

'What happened to Alice Ruggles should never have been inevitable'

Homelessness 'stride of pride' through Newcastle city centre highlights need to 'treat people like human beings'

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