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David Cassidy fan club remembers star with memorial leaf at Northumberland nature reserve

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Newcastle United fans enjoy boat trip on the Thames ahead of final Premier League game at Brentford

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service football team wins two national cups

Cheryl breaks down live on stage as she is supported by Girls Aloud bandmates

Fears Blyth voluntary organisations could be harmed by culture hub plans

Terrified cat in shelter for over 100 days finds loving Northumberland home with David Bowie-loving owners

Freeing prisoners 70 days early could 'significantly increase' homelessness risk, charity fears

Alnmouth home overlooking estuary and countryside on the market for over £1m - take a look around

Lee Mack floored as tricky The 1% Club question knocks out third of players

Drivers warned not to use cheap products to wash cars - or risk £5,000 paint repairs

Thousands take part in 41st Children's Cancer Run at Newcastle Racecourse