Drunk Gateshead man caused 'emergency stop' after standing in front of train on railway tracks

Durham University named best in the region and sixth in the UK in prestigious league table

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Inquest opens into death of dad-to-be Aaron Morris who died after ambulance delays

Elected Mayor of North Tyneside Dame Norma Redfearn will not seek re-election next year

Elected Mayor of North Tyneside Dame Norma Redfearn DBE will not seek re-election next year

Durham Police staff given extra training after death of toddler Maya Chappell

Northumbria Police officer stalked his terrified ex while using police computers to check up on her hundreds of times

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Northumberland councillor calls on new police and crime commissioner to reopen rural police stations