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The Latest Breaking News from Tyne and Wear

Huge concrete-like cubes deployed in North Sea to protect oysters from storms

The efforts are part of a five-year restoration and conservation project for the Tyne and Wear area.

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King's Birthday Honours 2023: Full list of North East people applauded for their work

Here is a list of everyone from our region who has been honoured for their services to the community, from areas including Tyne and Wear, County Durham and Northumberland

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£1 bus fares launched for young people across North East – but services need to improve

Young people aged 21 and under across Tyne and Wear, Northumberland, and County Durham can now make any single bus journey around the region for just £1

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Family of South Shields dockyard joiner appeal following asbestos-related death

Harry Fairless died of an asbestos-related cancer in June 2022 at the age of 87

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The owner of Hays Travel Dame Irene Hays becomes High Sheriff of Tyne and Wear for 2023/24

Dame Irene Hays received a Warrant direct from His Majesty’s Privy Council to take up the position

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Police commissioner calls for 'urgent investigation' into fire service after shocking allegations

Kim McGuinness, who is a member of the Tyne and Wear Fire Authority, says new accusations 'cannot be ignored'

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Watchdog 'deeply concerned' after firefighter promoted while under investigation for rape

ITV News reported a serving firefighter at the Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service was given a new management job while subject to a police investigation

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Cheaper bus and Metro fares across North East revealed – but operators still accused of 'profiteering'

New ticket prices launching this year will let passengers travel across different bus operators, the Tyne and Wear Metro, and the Shields Ferry for a flat rate

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Fire service looking for new chief fire officer with job offering salary of £157,746 plus car

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service are searching for a new chief fire officer after Chris Lowther announced plans to retire

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Newly-unveiled Tyne and Wear Metro trains are 'best you would see anywhere in the world'

One of the first trains in the Metro's £362m new, Swiss-built fleet was showcased on Friday and should be in passenger service by the end of this year

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Northumberland councillors slam plans to merge region's fire services

Leading councillors have said firmly that the merger will not happen

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Fire brigade cuts 'in the past' pledges Tyne and Wear service's retiring chief

As he prepares to leave the top job, Chris Lowther reiterated calls for a “fair funding formula” for fire services - but said that frontline cuts are not on the horizon

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Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service's Chief Fire Officer will retire later this year

Chris Lowther, from Gateshead, has been Chief Fire Officer for more than six years

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Newcastle thugs bombard fire crews with stones and smash engine windscreen in double attack

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS) have today condemned the group following the attacks west end of the city

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Fire bosses issue cuts warning as Tyne and Wear service faces 'tsunami' of money woes

Finance chiefs say that higher than expected pay rises for staff could cause a shortfall of more than £1m, as the government was urged to cover the costs

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