Royal recognition for County Durham innovators - Business Durham

New Layton Carr video footage statement released by police investigating 14-year-old's death

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Full list of VE Day events in Northumberland, Newcastle, County Durham and Sunderland

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Police update after Northumberland A1 crash involving overturned lorry

Exact date Met Office weather maps shows North East temperatures will soar this week

DWP benefit means 500,000 people entitled to free BBC TV licence but don't claim

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BBC Bargain Hunt's Philip Serrell receives touching support as he shares family update

DWP urges claimants 'contact us straight away' ahead of payment shake up

More than £20,000 raised for family of Layton Carr who died in devastating Gateshead fire