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Pedestrian taken to hospital after being hit by car on North East bridge

Emergency services were called to Wylam Bridge in the early hours of Saturday morning after a collision

'I had to do it' - Inspiring North East Mum honoured after 21 years of suicide prevention campaigning

Shirley Smith from Lumley has been at the heart of suicide prevention campaigning for two decades.

Sunderland honours WWII flying ace who took part in Battle of Britain with blue plaque

Sunderland-born Wing Commander Joseph Robert 'Joe' Kayll was a renowned fighter pilot and one of the founders of the Sunderland Yacht Club.

Segedunum celebrates 1900th birthday with fun-filled day at Roman fort

The museum celebrates the site's 1900th birthday with Roman fun for all

UK wildfires LIVE: Updates after emergency alert amid 'significant increase' in outdoor fires

Emergency alert sent to mobile phone users in England and Wales

Valued foster couple retire after dedicating 30 years of caring for Gateshead children

Over the last 30 years, Jacqui and Malcolm have cared for 45 children from babies to those aged 18 and over

Residents urged to avoid area as firefighters tackle North East woodland blaze

The fire is now under control and crews remain at the scene 'damping down'

North East firefighters praised for protecting communities as wildfires surge across UK

Crews have responded to over 1,000 calls in the last week and have battled blazes across the UK