The Good Life star Penelope Keith dies aged 86 as family issues statement

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Major Newcastle Quayside development site is put up for sale in 'exceptionally rare' opportunity

Man suffers fractured jaw after assault inside Newcastle city centre bar

Case dismissed against Northumberland man accused of dangerous driving due to 'no evidence'

'Lying' North East care worker jailed for sexually assaulting woman who continues to relive 'torture'

Police recover toy gun after armed officers called to reports of man with weapon in Newcastle

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Tyne and Wear Metro pop-up museum to open in disused Monument ticket office

Motorists warned over £1,000 DVLA fine if drivers ignore rule

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Weather maps show when North East will get warmer temperatures again

Eldon Square Bus Station improvements hindered by heatwave ahead of reopening