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Tynemouth RNLI appoints first female lifeboat operations manager who can 'inspire next generation'

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Chester-le-Street mum complaining of headache days after giving birth had suffered stroke

Holystone man who suffered rare 'spinal stroke' told to 'find a local leisure centre' for a shower

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Fenham grandparents sold 'bulk deliveries' of cannabis with teenage grandson in 'sophisticated operation'

Gateshead pub thug kicked and stamped on man's head after he removed his foot from furniture

Two rushed to hospital after huge emergency services response to people struggling in sea off Cullercoats Bay

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