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Connor Briggs, of Elswick, said he turned to drug dealing to make money after struggling to get a legitimate job

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Newcastle Crown Court heard how Meredith Gibbons was "determined to drink as much" alcohol as he could on a Ryanair flight, as he has been branded a "nuisance"

The furniture firm is closing the store ahead of the opening a new flagship store at the Metrocentre Retail Park

Nathan Houghton was only involved in the cocaine conspiracy for one day in 2020 - but has been put behind bars for his role

The charity from Benwell has set up a new initiative with funding from Newcastle Building Society Community Fund

First week of 2023 set to be blighted by transport industrial action including rail strikes

McDonald Jones Stadium venue manager Dean Mantle said Sir Elton John's concerts will be a "huge test event" that should lead to more major shows in Newcastle. A crowd of more than 28,500 is expected to pack into the Broadmeadow venue on Sunday, and again on Tuesday, as the rock…

This January's event is set to be the biggest Restaurant Week yet - here's which Newcastle restaurants have signed up to offer a week of cheap deals and more are set to confirm