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London schools receive 10% more funding than those in the North East Evie Lake

Primark customers will be able to order items online and collect them instore

Primark expands online shopping service to 32 more UK stores Chelsie Sewell

A British man died in a paragliding accident in Portugal

British man dies in Portugal in tragic paragliding accident Sam Johnson

Andrew Dawson of Castle Building Services.

Big new contract for building firm Tom Patterson

Linda Gilmore and Brenda O’Neill’s childhood home won a public vote to be copied after being nominated on behalf of their mother Esther Gibbon.

‘We are very proud’ Sunderland home recreated at 1950s Beamish exhibit Holly Allton

This majestic island is for sale in Loch Lomond and it has 14th century links to Robert the Bruce

Look around Loch Lomond’s ‘most tranquil’ island on sale for £995,000 Will Millar

Lidl has announced plans to recruit for 1,500 new jobs across the UK as the retailer expands

Lidl to recruit 1,500 new roles amid expansion plans - how to apply

Northern Rail offers May train strike advice ahead of two weeks of industrial action in England (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Northern Rail offers train strike advice ahead of two weeks of industrial action Jason Button

Primark shoppers will now be able to order online as the high-street retailer launches its click and collect service across more UK stores

Primark launches online delivery service for more UK stores Chelsie Sewell

Top 10 most dangerous roads in England revealed by motoring experts Daniel Mcneil

The Met Office is warning of cold temperatures

UK to get Arctic blast as Met Office warns frost and cold to return Sam Johnson

Appeal for four-year-old who’s been up for adoption since birth Evie Lake

The outside of the business at Morley Place, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Takeaway for sale near South Shields potential to make £4,500 per week Daniel Mcneil

The players' entrance at St James' Park.

Newcastle United complete signing from Arsenal Miles Starforth

Northern train

Northern issues advice to customers over train strikes Hayley Lovely

Construction on sections of the HS2 route have been delayed (Photo by Mark Case/Getty Images)

HS2 needs to be completed to transform north of England

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Where does the north of England start? Outrage caused by new map Ethan Evans

Spanish authorities have issued advice amid a Dengue-fever outbreak in popular tourist hotspots

Spain issues advice to British tourists amid Dengue-fever outbreak Chelsie Sewell

A driver supporting the NEU strike action (Photo: Getty)

200,000 teachers to strike over next three days Patrick Hollis

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning across some parts of the UK as high winds are expected

Met Office issue yellow weather warning as high winds expected Chelsie Sewell

Beast from the East warning: UK to face snow and sub-zero temperatures Ethan Evans

A woman battles to keep control of her umbrella as she walks through a rain shower in Glasgow.

UK set to be battered by 80mph winds - Met Office sounds weather alert Sophie Wills

Michael Gove, Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, speaking at the Convention of the North in Manchester. PIC: James Speakman/PA Wire

Michael Gove: “Spirit” of Thatcherism will help North of England Patrick Hollis

Jamie Driscoll, the North of Tyne Mayor.

Leaders call to end of 'beauty pageant' contest between North East councils Daniel Holland

A man walks on the snow-covered path by the New River at sunrise, as steam rises from nearby houses in London.

Cold weather alert extended as UK braces for another deep freeze Sophie Wills

Blue Cross issue guidance on how to prepare your dog for a walk Daniel Mcneil

A walker makes their way through fog on a frosty morning at Primrose Hill in north London. (Photo by Justin TALLIS / AFP) (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

UK to ring in 2023 on ‘wintry’ note thanks to icy blast from US Sophie Wills

Leaders have pledged the Shields Ferry is here to stay.

Shields Ferry 'here to stay' - leaders pledge to keep service Daniel Holland

TransPennine Express has issued a statement to say that there are major cancellations across the network

Train operator issues ‘do not travel alert’ cancelling major routes Chelsie Sewell

“Our suggestions could make a difference right now. They include an expansion of free school meals.”

EMMA LEWELL-BUCK: Deprivation affecting children here in the north requires urge...

Summer Solstice at Stonehenge

When do the lighter nights return in the UK? Beth Franklin

Bookies are in favour of a white Christmas this year

White Christmas odds 2022: Bookies favour snow - Met Office forecast Chelsie Sewell

The team at Cheviot Court.

South Shields care home shortlisted for national award Ross Robertson

Victoria Road West, Hebburn

Emergency gas repair work taking place in South Tyneside Hayley Lovely

British author Ken Follett

Ken Follett's blockbuster Never imagines the end of the world

The cash boost has been called a "big win" for public transport in the North East, but leaders are still calling for ministers to find a long term solution to the sector's woes.

Bus cash branded a "sticking plaster" by leaders Daniel Holland

Travelodge releases over 800,000 rooms for £32.99 to help Brits

Travelodge releases over 800,000 rooms at £32.99 to help holidaymakers Katrina Conaglen

Northern Trains is urging people not to travel later this month

RAIL STRIKE: Northern Rail urges customers NOT to travel in week of RMT action Kevin Clark

Tara Johnson who is helping people with disabilities in so many ways.

New holiday haven for people with disabilities is latest success for mum Chris Cordner

Flooding at Littlehaven beach weebles.

Hour by hour weather forecast as showers sweep across South Tyneside Georgina Cutler

The A1(M) has reopened after a fatal collision near Durham.

Pedestrian dies in HGV incident on A1(M) Neil Fatkin

Motorists advised to check their insurance policies after latest storm forecasts

Double Trouble! Storms warning for Northern motorists Sally Todd, Editorial Assistant

South Shields Town Hall.

‘Smoke and mirrors’ – South Tyneside MPs slam the government’s levelling up plan James Harrison

Storm Corrie is set to hit the UK on Sunday and Monday (image: PA)

Met Office introduces amber weather warnings for wind ahead of Storm Corrie Henry Sandercock

Storm Malik brought gusts of 147mph to the UK (image: Ritzau Scanpix/AFP/Getty Images)

Boy, 9, dies as Storm Malik hits UK with 100mph winds Henry Sandercock

Staycationing in Scarborough, North Yorkshire

Staycationing in Scarborough as it welcomes new luxury self-catering apartments Katy Wheeler

The Northern Lights at Souter Lighthouse, pictured on Saturday, January 8, 2022. Picture: Steven Lomas.

Photographers snap Northern Lights at Souter Lighthouse Debra Fox

TLC founder Tara Johnson is looking forward to the year ahead.

How you can support a mum's mission for accessible fitness Sam Johnson

Today's (December 19) Shield's ferry service has been cancelled due to "staff resource issues".

Shields ferry cancelled due to staffing resource issues Neil Fatkin

The Government’s integrated rail plan fails to deliver on the levelling up agenda and the much-needed commitment for transformational projects for the North.

KATE OSBORNE: Take a long-term approach to the funding  of our railways By The Newsroom