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Tributes to former firefighter who has died aged 109

Tributes have been paid to a “hero” believed to be the world’s oldest retired firefighter after he died aged 109. Joe Dixon, who also served on bombing missions in World War Two, was a firefighter on Tyneside for 27 years until he retired in 1964. ...

23 Jan 2023 at 15:49

One in 12 swimming spots failing water quality standards, monitoring shows

Around one in 12 of England’s official swimming spots along coasts, lakes and rivers are failing to meet water quality standards, figures have revealed. The number of English bathing waters rated poor jumped to record levels as two thirds of the ...

26 Nov 2024 at 14:09

Strangers to complete route in honour of Great North Run competitor who died

Strangers to run 11 miles in honour of Great North Run competitor who died

A beautician has set up a Facebook page encouraging people to finish the final stretch of a half-marathon in memory of a 29-year-old Great North Run competitor who died on Sunday. Stephanie Cochrane, 32, from North Tyneside, has organised a run ...

11 Sept 2024 at 18:08

Major fire destroys listed halls of residence

Dramatic pictures have been released of fire crews tackling a major blaze at a listed building. A man has been arrested on suspicion of arson following the fire at the grade II-listed Henderson Old Hall in Heaton, Newcastle, on Thursday. The ...

09 Jun 2023 at 12:23

Blind teenager with brain tumour completes ‘brilliant’ skydive for charity

A blind teenager with a brain tumour was brimming with joy after completing a “brilliant” skydive to raise money for a cancer charity. Jack Thompson, 16, was diagnosed with a low grade glioma, a type of brain tumour, on his optic nerve when ...

21 Jul 2024 at 14:25

Boy killed in Newcastle house explosion named in reports as second body found

A seven-year-old boy who died following a house explosion in Newcastle has been named in reports as Archie York. It comes after Northumbria Police said on Thursday that a second body, believed to be a man in his 30s, had been found in the ...

17 Oct 2024 at 18:23

Man admits arson after fire guts MP’s office

A 28-year-old man has admitted arson after a major fire at an MP’s constituency office. Joshua Oliver, of no fixed address, pleaded guilty to starting the fire which destroyed the premises of Sharon Hodgson, Labour MP for Washington and ...

13 Sept 2025 at 12:32

‘Arson attack’ on MP’s office wrecks charity and veterans’ mental health unit

A suspected arson attack on an MP’s office has also wrecked a charity base and an NHS mental health service for veterans, it has emerged. A man has been arrested on suspicion of arson and criminal damage after the major fire at ...

11 Sept 2025 at 16:32

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VIDEO: Graceful dancer loses legs due to unexplained blood clot but vows to waltz with husband on wedding anniversary thanks to bionic limbs

A graceful dancer who lost both her legs because of an “unexplained” and life threatening blood clot vows she will waltz with her husband to the song that sealed their love on their 27th wedding anniversary in September thanks ...

09 Jun 2022 at 09:06

Firefighters rescue curious kitten trapped in wall after six hours in new home

An animal lover had to call the fire brigade to rescue her kitten after he got trapped in her bathroom just six hours after she got him. Carer Danielle Douglas, 22, was still preparing her home for the eight-week-old black ...

29 Mar 2022 at 13:25

Seven-year-old boy dies after house explosion in Newcastle

A seven-year-old boy has died after a house explosion in Newcastle, police have said. Six people were taken to hospital after the incident on a residential street in the early hours of Wednesday morning. Superintendent ...

16 Oct 2024 at 19:04

Second body found following Newcastle house explosion

A second body has been found following a house explosion in Newcastle. Northumbria Police said on Thursday that the body of a man, who is believed to be in his 30s, was found in the debris in Violet Close, in the ...

17 Oct 2024 at 15:16

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