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A Whitley Bay man has flown from Prague to the UK on the wrong passport after accidentally taking his friend's and leaving him stranded.

William Dorey was running when he was hit by a car that had mounted the pavement. The impact sent the 18-year-old flying into the air.

A body has been found on a North Tyneside beach.

The discovery was made this morning at around 8.20am in Whitley Bay.

Police are treating the death as 'unexplained' and say their enquires are continuing.

A Whitley Bay author appeals for people to share treasured memories and family photographs at the famous Spanish City for his latest book.

The emergency services were called to Whitley Bay after a 6 year old girl fell 8 feet from the promenade at the north end of the town.

A local wildlife group has raised concerns about a seal colony, which they say is being disturbed by humans.

A man has been rescued from rocks near Whitley Bay.

The Coastguard were called out around midday on Saturday (12th August) to an area near South Parade.

He was taken to safety by the Cullercoats RNLI Brigade.

He'd suffered minor injuries and was found to be suffering from mild hypothermia.

He was taken to hospital for the further treatment at hospital.

A man has been sentenced to life imprisonment for murder after battering a stranger with a wine bottle and ultimately causing his death.

Paul Jarvis, a retired builder rescued an 84 year old man from his home after it caught fire.

Lewis Logan, 14, was last seen in Whitley Bay on Saturday, June 24 at around midday. Police are appealing for help to trace him.