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The RSPCA saved a baby seagull from a Newcastle tall building and reunited it with its parents

RSPCA save baby seagull from tall building Jason Button

The Batchelors were a big hit when they visited Atkinsons in Sunderland in 1967. Was it record shop that you remember?

Nine North East record shops music lovers may remember from years past Evie Lake

Jeff Stelling leaving Sky Sports: Soccer Saturday presenter confirms departure after 30 years

Jeff Stelling leaving Sky Sports after 30 years with Soccer Saturday Will Millar

More than 750 North East ambulance workers expected to take industrial action in new series of UK strikes. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

Over 750 North East ambulance staff set to strike next week Jason Button

Players will wear black armbands this weekend. (Photo by Stephen Pond/Getty Images).

EFL clubs to wear black armbands and hold minute’s silence Richard Mennear

Stills from the film.

Cost of living crisis - a recurring struggle captured on film Chris Cordner

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Ten great pictures as ITV films Vera in Hartlepool's Ward Jackson Park

Meat Loaf performing at Newbury Racecourse in 2013.

Stories of 2022: Why was Meat Loaf a Pools fan? Gavin Ledwith

(left to right) Wayne McKay, clinical team leader at North East Ambulance Service, Stephen Segasby chief operating officer North East Ambulance Service, and Susan Taylor, head of alcohol policy at Balance.

The shocking toll drunk patients take on the North East's paramedics Neil Fatkin

'Because I spent so much time in the sitting position and riding my bike, I developed tension and discomfort in both shoulders. It felt like my posture was awkward too, with my shoulders rounded, and I was suffering from stiffness in my lower back as well.'

FEELING GREAT: The importance of varying your activity and exercise routines Paul Gough

The superb Cleadon Water Tower.

Cleadon Water Tower: work of art and life saver Tony Gillan

The mystery of the cave find which led to a Hartlepool family quitting town.

The day trip which had tragic consequences Chris Cordner

Four Vue cinemas in the North East will be screening the funeral.

Cinemas to show Queen's funeral Tony Gillan

Mark Venus. (Photo by Pete Norton/Getty Images)

Sunderland announce Mark Venus as Tony Mowbray's new assistant head coach James Copley

Coal carrying races have a strong tradition in the North East. Have you taken part?

Digging deep for memories a sport which is known all over the North East Chris Cordner

The weather for the week ahead looks to be largely dry and warm, but cloudy.

Weekend weather: Warm and dry for the North East as school holidays begin

David is raising money for South Shields based charity.

Choreographer raises money for charity ahead of Mr Gay final Georgina Cutler

Who's keen for a trip to the seaside?

13 North East beaches to visit this summer Debra Fox

Hartlepool Town Hall Theatre.

What would Dorothy think? Adult version of The Wizard of Oz heads to Hartlepool Newsroom

Cash machine numbers fall.

How many Hartlepool cash machines have closed down? Will Grimond

A LNER Azuma train near Easington Colliery.

See the coastline from a LNER train driver’s perspective Ryan Smith

Jo Owen who has appealed for donations of wool to help children with cancer.

Give your support to children with cancer Chris Cordner

House prices on the rise.

New year price boost for home owners Katie Williams

I’ve already written many times about the dangers of sitting for extended periods. One way to avoid this is to stand at work, or in your home office.

FEELING GREAT: Standing while you’re doing work can have real benefits By The Newsroom

The weekly rates were published on the government;s coronavirus dashboard

New figures show soaring rate of Covid infections across North East Kevin Clark

Footage on the pitch.

Magical footage shows female footballers playing in snowy cup final in 1919 Ross Robertson

Have Hartlepool United found their new manager? (Credit: Will Matthews | MI News)

Hartlepool United 'agree deal' for new manager with ex-Newcastle United coach to... Richard Mennear

A Northern train.

How Northern Rail commuters can 'win back' £100 Newsroom

Jeff Stelling has been the face of Soccer Saturday for around 25 years. Picture: DAVID WOOD

Jeff Stelling announces he is leaving Soccer Saturday Mark Payne

HMS Trincomalee is a Royal Navy Leda-class sailing frigate built shortly after the end of the Napoleonic Wars. She is now restored as a museum ship in Hartlepool, England.

HMS Trincomalee - a hidden gem?

These are the cats who are still looking for a home at the RSPCA's Sunderland, Hartlepool & South Tyneside Branch.

Meet the cats at the Sunderland, Hartlepool & South Tyneside Branch of the RSPCA... Jason Button

A body has been found on Hendon beach which is believed to be that of a woman who was reported to have been swept out to sea. Photograph: News and Pictures North

Body found on beach in search for missing woman Neil Fatkin

Medical personal are called to assist a fan in the stands during the Premier League match at St. James' Park, Newcastle. Picture PA.

A&E doctor hailed a hero for saving football fan’s life Mark Payne

Jeff in support of Prostate Cancer UK.

Jeff Stelling completes fourth fundraising walk for Prostate Cancer UK Sam Johnson

Wetherspoons founder Tim Martin

Wetherspoons apologises after beer hit by supply chain issues

Young men and boys affected by abuse are to get more help, thanks to a new scheme

Vulnerable boys and young men to get more help thanks to extra funding Ross Robertson

Northumbria Water is appealing to customers to conserve supplies

Northumbrian Water appeal to customers as temperatures continue to soar Kevin Clark

South Tyneside house prices boost

Spring boost for South Tyneside home owners Katie Williams

Andrew Douglas, from Serenity Farne Island Boat Tours, saw a humpback whale swimming off the Northumberland coast and walker Jake Dawson spotted dolphins in Amble.

The best places to spot dolphins off the North East coast Georgina Cutler

New route, new outlook.

FEELING GREAT: How taking a different route can give you peace of mind By The Newsroom

Labour chiefs Angela Rayner and Sir Keir Starmer pictured in Durham last week as they were on the campaign trial ahead of Super Thursday polling day.

Angela Rayner axed as Labour's chairman in aftermath of election results Fiona Thompson

What would happen to Labour's North East Red Wall fall if defeat in Hartlepool by-election was repeated.

What would happen to Labour's Red Wall fall if defeat in Hartlepool was repeated Nic Marko

Local elections 2021: Which results have already been announced, and when will the rest come? (Photo by Rob Pinney/Getty Images)

Local elections 2021: Which results have already been announced, and when will t... Ethan Shone

Votes being counted at Mill House Leisure Centre in Hartlepool, for the Hartlepool parliamentary by-election. Picture date: Friday May 7, 2021.

'Looking tough in Hartlepool by-election' - Labour and Tories play down expectat... Ross Robertson

The octopus which was found at Blackhall Rocks.

‘The first time we’d seen a wild octopus’ Chris Cordner

The neighbouring island is owned by Richard Branson (Photo: Shutterstock)

You could buy a Scottish island for as little as £80,000 - here's how Sarah Wilson

The Big Neighbourhood Easter Egg Hunt which is back for a second year.

Egg hunt is back to boost pandemic morale Chris Cordner

South Tyneside home owners ended the year in profit

South Tyneside home owners finish the year in profit Alex Ross

Snow on the hills earlier on this morning.

This is how long we can expect the snow to last as Met Office extends warning Fiona Thompson

The North East is expected to see huge waves crash against its coastline in the days to come.

Waves of up to 16ft predicted for North East coast as weather warnings continue Fiona Thompson