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Here's what the weather has in store after Storm Deirdre brings snow, gales and freezing rain

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Martin Longstaff - aka The Lake Poets

'This song means a lot' - The Lake Poets singer Martin Longstaff on Shipyards, the stunning theme to new Netflix documentary Sunderland 'Til I Die

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Two huge tanks of used engine oil were illegally dumped at West Holborn, off Commercial Road in South Shields.

Fly-tippers slammed after illegally dumping 1,000 LITRES of engine oil in South Shields

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Part of the search this morning. Picture: Sunderland Coastguard Rescue Team

'Hoax' calls reported to police after sparking searches of sea and cliffs

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Five taken to hospital after series of crashes A19 and A1(M) due to snow and ice

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Faye speaks of her 'incredible' experience after missing out on Strictly Come Dancing title

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Collisions on A19 and A1(M) lead police to warn drivers to avoid travelling due to freezing temperatures

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Concern grows for missing 16-year-old schoolgirl Ellie

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The North East is set to be battered by freezing rain and sleet.

South Shields weather warning: When will the ice, snow and sleet hit the town?

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Wrap for Jak, Christmas legacy in memory of younster Jak Fada. Father Tony Fada and grandmother Julie Bright

How the memory of South Shields schoolboy Jak Fada is helping others this Christmas

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The North East Ambulance Service has answered a series of calls following collisions on the A19 and A1(M) this evening.

Five taken to hospital after series of crashes A19 and A1(M) due to snow and ice

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Icy conditions have caused problems on the roads this evening.

Collisions on A19 and A1(M) lead police to warn drivers to avoid travelling due to freezing temperatures

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Motorists are urged to beware ongoing roadworks in Jarrow Road.

Roadworks warnings: Where to expect delays in the South Shields area from December 16

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Crime More Crime >>

'Hoax' calls reported to police after sparking searches of sea and cliffs

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Ellie Fox.

Concern grows for missing 16-year-old schoolgirl Ellie

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Gavin Carey

Musician raped heavily pregnant woman as she desperately tried to protect her unborn child

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Special Constables will be joining Op Dragoon this weekend, helping to crack down on motorists who drive while under the influence of drink or drugs.

Specials join police operation to catch motorists who are driving under the influence

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Nursery welcomes guests from Canada in exchange scheme to share culture

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Primary school league tables

South Tyneside primary performance tables: How your school rated

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Primary school performance tables for South Tyneside have been published.

South Tyneside Primary Schools Key Stage 2 Performance Tables 2018: How does your child's school rank?

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Harton Primary School pupils were sent home because of heating problems.

Heating problems send pupils home from South Shields primary school

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Collisions on A19 and A1(M) lead police to warn drivers to avoid travelling due to freezing temperatures

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Motorists are urged to beware ongoing roadworks in Jarrow Road.

Roadworks warnings: Where to expect delays in the South Shields area from December 16

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Pavements will become ice-bound and very slippery due to the freezing rain.

Freezing rain set to hit the North East - Met Office issues 'danger to life' amber ice warning

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Metro Services Director Chris Carson and two members of Metro Customer Services staff.

Metro urges customers to stay safe this Christmas with Respect the Edge rail campaign

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Ricky Tomlinson 'honoured' to give his backing to Pitman's Parliament campaign with special event

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Police and Crime Commissioners Ron Hogg, Vera Baird and Barry Coppinger have requested an urgent meeting with the Home Secretary about police funding.

'Home Secretary is failing our communities' say North East police and crime commissioners

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Theresa May address the media after last night's vote

South Shields MP says Prime Minister Theresa May is 'hopelessly weakened' after confidence vote

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Chris Waddle

Former Sunderland AFC and Newcastle United star Chris Waddle pulls 'No Deal' Brexit Twitter post after praising Theresa May's vote win

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Environment More Environment >>

Fly-tippers slammed after illegally dumping 1,000 LITRES of engine oil in South Shields

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The North East is set to be battered by freezing rain and sleet.

South Shields weather warning: When will the ice, snow and sleet hit the town?

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Recycling for Christmas - back row left to right- Groundwork staff Keith Gutteridge, David Eglintine, Billy Southern and Mark Brenchley. Front Row, Jed Tubman and Chris Wild of Groundwork, Coun Nancy Maxwell and Courtney Wightman of Groundwork.

Charity aims for a recycled Christmas boost in South Tyneside

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The area around Tynemouth Sailing Club is covered by the flood warning issued by the Environment Agency.

Flood warning issued for parts of North East coast due to high tides and strong winds

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Hogarths, Mile End Road, South Shields.

South Shields pub gets go-ahead for outside drinking area - despite neighbouring club’s concerns

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Ambition to deliver best care possible explained by consultant

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Ethan Robson signs a young fan's plaster cast, watched on by Max Power.

Sunderland AFC stars deliver Christmas cheer to sick children in hospital

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L-R: Emma Forster, Project Support Officer at Balance; Lee Picton, South Shields Football Club, Blair Adams, South Shields Football Club; Cllr Tracey Dixon, Lead Member for Independence and Wellbeing at South Tyneside Council; Tom Hall, Director of Public Health; Steve Camm, South Shields Football Club Foundation Manager.

Why health chiefs want drinkers in South Tyneside to give up booze for a month

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Jarrow MP Stephen Hepburn celebrates the town's Dementia Friendly status.

Pledge to do more for dementia sufferers in Jarrow

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Bradley Lowery died in July 2017.

'You must be so proud' - support for Bradley Lowery Foundation as charity's holiday home plans get green light

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