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Odds revealed for The Great British Bake Off 2023 winner Daniel Mcneil

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#Man becomes mental health nurse after facing own struggles Holly Allton

Cherie Lunghi. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images for Disney)

Going Green : Make your barbecue environment friendly Green campaigner and consumer expert Angela Terry

Wendy Duffy, Paul Smith and Maxine Charlton at HLA Services.

Two step up to senior team at booming firm Tom Patterson

South Tyneside weather: Met Office issues weekend weather warning for thunderstorms for South Shields and more. Photo by JACK GUEZ/AFP via Getty Images

Met Office issues weekend weather warning for thunderstorms Jason Button

UK road trips: Top 10 places to explore this summer Beth Franklin

The Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS). Photo supplied

The service has changed the way it accepts clothing donations

UK weather warnings for wind: Will the North East see heavy winds this week?

UK weather warnings for wind: Will the North East see heavy winds this week? Jason Button

Eleanor Williams has been sentenced to eight and a half years in prison

Eleanor Williams jailed after fabricating sexual abuse claims Sam Johnson

Members of the Stronger Shores team add oysters to one of the Wild Oyster project's North east farms

£6.9million Stronger Shores funding boost to protect coastline Kevin Clark

A car drives through floodwater (Photo by Matthew Horwood/Getty Images)

Over 110 flood warnings issued across England as heavy rain set to hit Patrick Hollis

An aerial view of the former Woodhouse Colliery site where West Cumbria Mining (WCM) have been given approval to once again extract coal. Picture: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images

Coal mine to be subject to legal challenge from environmental group Patrick Hollis

The new coal mine in Cumbria (West Cumbria Mining)

First new UK coal mine in 30 years given approval by ministers Patrick Hollis

The leather-bound special 15th anniversary edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone - published exclusively for the competition in 2012.

‘Rarest’ Harry Potter book ever seen could fetch £10,000 at auction Sophie Wills

The historic property, in Skiddaw Forest in the Lake District, is around 90 minutes away from the nearest village. Pic: RightMove

Hate people? ‘Most remote’ house in England up for sale Sophie Wills

File picture of re-enactors portraying soldiers from the Imperial Roman Army (Photo credit should read OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images)

Playwrights' BBC sitcom pilot will help celebrate anniversary of Hadrian’s Wall

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust is offering a £15,000 'golden hello' to new consultant medical doctors.

North East mental health trust hoping to woo new doctors with £15k welcome bonus Amanda Bourn

Cllr Anne Hetherington.

New bid to help people with learning difficulties in South Tyneside Tom Patterson

MG drivers head off on their tour.

Car-lovers set off on 378-mile tour for group's Golden Jubilee Ross Robertson

The North East Warriors will begin their season at Whitburn Cricket Club.

Club to host elite women cricketers - with show of support for Chloe and Liam Lisa Nightingale

Following mild weather over the New Year weekend, temperatures are set to plummet (Photo: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Everything you need to know about the Met Office yellow weather snow and ice war... Rhona Shennan

We know Christmas can be a challenging time for children who suffer from abuse, neglect, or are struggling with their mental health.

CHILDLINE ADVICE: Not all children will be looking forward to Christmastime By The Newsroom

Primary school teacher Sarah Perry who is believed to be the fastest woman to complete Wainwright's Coast to Coast route. Photograph: Ian Burns

Primary school teacher believed to be the fastest woman to run Coast to Coast Neil Fatkin

From left to right: Dan Potts, Alex Hagan, Jake Kennedy, and Sarah Pagan

Novice cyclists raise hundreds for Tom's Trust to help children with cancer Ross Robertson

Wildlife at the River Wear estuary is to benefit from an £800,000 grant. Picture bu Stu Norton.

Environment charity's £800,000 project to protect river wildlife Tony Gillan

Northern League chairman on the importance of volunteers, gaining four new clubs and supporters returning to grounds.

Northern League chairman on volunteers, new clubs and supporters returning Mark Carruthers

Zack Curry followed in his brother Liam Curry's footsteps in completing the coast-to-coast cycle challenge.

Teenager completes coast-to-coast in memory of brother Liam Curry Sophie Brownson

From bikes to pannier bags, this kit will help you get from A to B beautifully

Essential gear for bicycle touring, from panniers, tents, to bikes Pete Wise

Alex and Sarah are in the saddle to help others

Novice cyclists on challenge in support of children suffering brain tumours Ross Robertson

EMMA LEWELL-BUCK: Politicians will be judged on their actions and not words

'At Childline, we hear a lot from children who are worried about their parents’ and carers’ relationship with alcohol and drugs'

CHILDLINE ADVICE: Parental drinking can have an impact on care of children Darren Worth

Shocking footage shows the moment a driver came within seconds of being hit by a... Group Reporter

Climatologist Dr James Hansen, and Director of NASA's Goddard Institute for Space Studies, poses for pictures beside a mock grave reading "Climate Change, a Matter Of Life Or Death" (CARL DE SOUZA/AFP via Getty Images)

A new coal mine has the go ahead in Cumbria - but scientists are urging Boris Jo... Ethan Shone

Formby beach on a windswept December day (Photo: Shutterstock)

North West England staycation guide: essential sights in Lancashire, Liverpool a... Group Reporter

The worst roads in Britain to break down on

A covid testing centre in the North East

30% of North East covid cases are from new faster-spreading strain, says chief Daniel Holland

Celebrities urge autumn trips to stunning Cumbria Sally Burton

Here are some of the best pop-up farm campsites in UK Sue Wilkinson

A technician shows a nasal swab during a rehearsal of a COVID-19 testing session (AP Photo/Jean-Francois Badias)

Sunderland and South Tyneside among highest coronavirus infection rates in Engla... James Harrison

North East Ambulance Service are redeploying all routine transport from Tuesday, March 24.

How the NHS in the North East is preparing for spread of coronavirus outbreak Mark Payne

A group at a drop-in session for the Bright Futures NE Young Women’s Peer Led Support Group project.

Health Lottery’s funding boost for South Shields charity Bright Futures NE Andrew Coulson

Dated: 29/02/20 RTS AWARDS 2020 ... The Royal Television Society Awards in the North East and Cumbria region held at the Hilton Newcastle Gateshead on Saturday evening. This picture shows winner of Presenter of the Year, Richard Moss.

Regional talent shines at Royal Television Society Awards 2020 Katy Wheeler