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New shadow ministerial role for South Shields MP14:39
Driverless pods pass the test in their first public outing in the UK07:28
Sting pays tribute to the A1 motorway as he picks up music icon award16:15
Demolition plans to make way for new business complex in South Shields town centre07:14
Delays expected following two-vehicle smash on A1915:50
Jury sent home for evening in Ronnie Howard murder trial08:37
REVIEW: Steve Mason, Riverside, Newcastle06:00
Wahbi Khazri says Sunderland can turn season around06:45
South Shields dad dies after collapsing on holiday and battling infection10:20
Newcastle United's New Year's Eve fixture switched15:18
Britain must listen to Nissan 'seek closest possible relationship' with Europe, says George Osborne10:11
GP receptionists should be trained to deal more sensitively with patients17:48
SHAPING UP: Facing the demon of obesity ...10:16
Fewer Brits taking beach holidays abroad due to terrorism fears11:12
Vote: Which is your favourite out of these bygone chocolate bars?08:07
Shields, the Baron and Picasso's friend09:52
Rumour round-up: Manchester City star injured, AC Milan chase Chelsea striker, Manchester United kid agrees new deal and is Barcelona star Neymar on the move?10:37
BT shows support for new library The Word11:13
Killer Crown horror craze 'wasting police resources' as incidents tie up officers' time09:20
Durham duo pen new two-year deals07:30
Alan Shearer believes it's paying dividends with Rafa Benitez calling the shots at Newcastle United14:19
Expectant mothers 'to require photo ID' as NHS hospital tackles health tourism08:48
No '˜epidemic' in North East10:42
Drivers warned of sharp fuel price rises as costs continue to grow