A police cordon was in place on the old rail line near East Rainton

Cordon in place in Harborough Road, Kingsthorpe as police deal with incident

Police cordon in Borough Road

Scene at Tyne Dock Metro station in South Shields following an earlier police incident

Preston Train Station like a ghost town as rail strikes take place

Police Investigate Series Of Burglaries In Hartlepool

Police cordon off area as car ploughs into Hartlepool home

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Mountain Rescue Search England undertake underwater escape training at South Shields Marine School

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Couple gear up ready for dive

Couple free diving

Classic scuba girl rescue scene

Sunderland headlines 16 December 2024: North East best-rated primary schools

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Chancellor Rachel Reeves addresses Sunderland pensioners angry over loss of winter fuel payments

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SAFC stars bring festive cheer to sick children with Christmas visit to Sunderland Royal Hospital

Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms government is 'working with Nissan' to prevent Sunderland job cuts

Chancellor Rachel Reeves gives her full backing for Crown Works Film Studios