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A 'dangerous thug' already jailed for his role in a gang-land shooting has been sentenced for running a lucrative cannabis farm empire worth £158,000.

'Dangerous thug' sentenced for running £158k cannabis farm empire

The leader of Gateshead Council has called for an "honest and mature" debate about the future of traffic after a set of contentious roadworks were abandoned.

Calls for 'honest and mature' debate about traffic as Gateshead roadworks stop

Police received a call from a member of the public who had confronted a thief in Blaydon at about 11.45pm on July 22.

Good samaritan helps police snare two suspected thieves in Gateshead

290620 David Killins at Gateshead care home part of Tyne Tees package

David Killins won't let lockdown stop him from seeing his wife of 40 years, Joy. He visits her care home in Gateshead every fortnight to sing her favourite songs.

Lockdown love: Husband serenades wife through care home window

Thunderstorms this evening and overnight. Turning fresher but showery Saturday.

Weather: Heavy showers signal a change in our weather

It's been the hottest day of the year so far - but will the high temperatures last?

Weather: Another scorching day - but will it continue?

The North East Chamber of Commerce has published the results of a new survey.

It shows the challenges firms have faced in the pandemic. 

COVID-19 'worse than financial crash' for North East economy

Construction of the gigantic Whey Aye wheel complex on the Newcastle Quayside has been pushed back to the end of this year.

Construction delayed on the Whey Aye Wheel

Intu Properties is having talks with its lenders.

It has contacted a leading accountancy firm in case it needs to go into administration.

Metrocentre and Eldon Square owner warns of closure

The present service has been described as 'too slow".

Call for better rail links between Teesside and Tyneside

Alan Smith, 38, was from Gateshead.

Police have asked witnesses to come forward.

Man dies after collision in Gateshead

The announcement follows a disappointing return to the professional football season, with a 3-0 loss against Swansea. 

Middlesbrough FC sack head coach Jonathan Woodgate

Racist graffiti ha been found outside a primary school in the borough.

Police investigate suspected hate crime in Gateshead

Cloud amounts will vary - but becoming very hot by Thursday.

Weather: Temperatures climb in the North East

Grass pollen risk high in good weather.			

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