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It was announced last week the scheme was being scrapped early following a 10-month trial period.

Abdul Shokoor Ezedi was last seen leaving Tower Hill Underground station on Wednesday, police say.

Members of the project in North Tyneside can get 15 items for £5, including fruit and vegetables.

A five-year programme of arts, events and funding has been made available in North Shields.

Health bosses warn that Newcastle, Middlesbrough and Hartlepool are at risk of an outbreak.

Police are hunting Abdul Shokoor Ezedi over a corrosive-substance attack on a woman and her daughters.

Gateshead move into the National League play-off places with a 1-0 win at Southend.

Experts say peat is one of nature's major weapons in the fight against climate change.

The Sea Change cafe in South Shields has received a £20,000 energy bill.

The Grade 1 listed church was founded 1,350 years ago by Northumbrian-born Saint Wilfred.

A learning provider in north-east England says it could lose money in the region's devolution deal.

Wendy Caxton died after being assaulted by her husband, Alan, at their home in Whickham in 2019.

It comes after Newcastle City Council announced that the Jesmond scheme will be scrapped on Monday.

All eight FA Cup fifth-round ties will be shown live, with Blackburn v Newcastle and Nottingham Forest or Bristol City v Manchester United on BBC One.

The metal has been stolen from Segedunum Roman Fort, which is a designated Unesco Heritage Site.

Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Premier League game between Newcastle United and Luton Town.

The 29-year-old joins Chase & Status and rapper Stormzy at the top of the bill for Boardmasters.

Kenton Food Bank has been able to increase the number of its weekly collections after buying the van.

The funding was promised in June 2022 for renovating the Tyne Bridge but had not been paid.

Police have warned Abdul Shokoor Ezedi should not be approached as the search for him continues.