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Sunderland refuse workers to vote on strike action as union claims they were asked to search rubbish

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One person taken to hospital after collision near Silverlink shopping park

Houghton-le-Spring school visited by police as pupils enjoy fun-filled day of activities

Blakelaw 'anti-social behaviour' sees man in 40s charged with assaulting emergency worker

easyJet hails Newcastle Airport base as 'unique opportunity' for new holidays

Fifteen held after brawl at St James' Stack as Newcastle United played Arsenal

New Mayor pledges more investment in North Tyneside despite financial pressures

Popular Northumberland market town set for Queen Camilla visit next month

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