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The frog on the Tyne - stowaway amphibian arrives from Africa after 6,000 mile trip

The frog christened 'Minty' was discovered in a North East fruit and veg store after an epic trip from Ethiopia

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North East taskforce launched in bid to take world lead in renewable energy

Political and business representatives are hoping to build on a sector that already employs 6,000 people on the Tyne

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Woman dies after being pulled from the River Tyne at Hebburn

Emergency services rushed to the scene in Hebburn Riverside Park to pull the woman out of the water - however, she was later pronounced dead in hospital.

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The League of Love and Hate: Is Newcastle vs Sunderland the biggest rivalry in the country?

Tyne-Wear animosity dates back before a ball was ever kicked in the North East

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Forgotten name of second worker killed building the Tyne Bridge finally comes to light again

For decades it's been thought scaffolder Nathaniel Collins from South Shields was the only worker killed while working on the the Tyne Bridge - but now another tragic name has emerged

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North East must 'leapfrog' other parts of England after being left behind in devolution race

North of Tyne mayor Jamie Driscoll says he wants the region to go beyond the superior powers and funding already given to places like Greater Manchester or West Yorkshire

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A Tyneside-built supertanker leaves the River Tyne as thousands look on

An estimated 250,000 gathered along the River Tyne, including here at South Shields, to watch the new Esso Northumbria leave for the open sea in February 1970

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Michael Portillo uses Metro while filming popular BBC show Great British Railway Journeys

Broadcaster Michael Portillo cuts a dash as he boards the Tyne and Wear Metro as part of his latest TV series

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A new North East mayor – who could it be, what would they do, and why do we need one?

Talks are set to commence over a new devolution deal that would reunite councils either side of the Tyne

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'Huge confidence' that devolution deal to create North East mayor will finally happen

Talks had previously collapsed amid a bitter political divide back in 2016, but there is now real hope that councils either side of the Tyne will be reunited

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North East mayor could be elected in 2024 as hopes ignited of £1bn devolution deal to reunite region

There is renewed optimism for a new deal that could bring together Gateshead, Sunderland, South Tyneside, Newcastle, North Tyneside, and Northumberland under a single mayor

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The Tyne Bridge under construction 95 years ago - and the brave men who built it

Working at height, without safety gear or harnesses, men busily constructing the new Tyne Bridge on the Gateshead side in February 1927

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We try the Northumberland walk named one of the best 'surprise' hikes in the country

Ascending the 230 metre Warden Hill provides views of the North and South Tyne Valleys, with the walk of around 3 miles possible in under two hours

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Strictly's Aljaz Škorjanec has message for Newcastle as live tour arrives in city

Strictly Come Dancing star Aljaz Škorjanec was full of praise for Newcastle as the live tour arrived in Tyneside

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'A monstrosity' – 18-storey Ouseburn tower plan likened to Get Carter car park as opposition grows

The owner of the popular Tyne Bar claims the massive tower 'is always going to be ugly'

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