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St John's church in Killingworth. The stone building sits in the grounds of an old cemetery with trees and fallen leaves on the ground.

Thumbs up for 'unfinished' church extension

The Grade II-listed structure was built in 1869 but its northern aisle was never completed.

A three-lane dual carriageway with a footbridge above it. There are national speed limit signs at the side.

Coast Road's speed limit returns to 70mph

The Coast Road between Newcastle and North Tyneside is reverting to a 70mph speed limit.

Cullercoats boatyard is a small area with a house on either side and about 3 boats visible wit a number of tractors there too

Fisheries authority criticises boatyard changes

NIFCA is concerned the move will end years of fishing heritage and tradition in Cullercoats.

Three schoolgirls queuing to pay for their school meals. There are number of healthy options on glass shelves in front of them, including a selection of fruit.

Free school meals 'would tackle child poverty'

Bishop Auckland MP Sam Rushworth wants to eventually see free meals for all pupils.

A sofa being loaded into a refuse vehicle.

Unsafe sofas and electric fireplaces destroyed

North Tyneside Council's trading standards team confirms the goods have been destroyed.

Red and gold fireworks illuminate the night sky behind the shadowy silhouette of the Elizabeth Tower, home of Big Ben, in Westminster.

What does 2025 hold for North East politics?

As the dust settles on a game-changing 2024, what do our region's politicians face this year?

Sandy Lane Roundabout during the floods. Water covers the full three lanes of the roundabout. Two cars are partially submerged and stuck in the road. The water has covered part of the central roundabout and the roads leading from it. A housing estate can be seen in the distance.

Burst water main leaves roundabout submerged

The A189 is closed in both directions while engineers work to repair the leak in north Gosforth.

Stock image of a young oak sapling tree with a protective wrap around its trunk to protect against rodents. It is in a park in early summer.

Tree-plant plan 'size of 50 football pitches'

The authority wants to increase its tree coverage by 35 hectares by 2029.

Two donkeys in an enclosure at the Rising Sun Farm in Wallsend. The donkeys are standing in a wooden outdoor enclosure with straw on the floor. A stable stands to the right.

Community farm could soon have new owner

North Tyneside Council hopes a new provider for the Wallsend farm will be in place in early 2025.