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Peter Calvert

Ambulance whistleblower sacked over absence

North East Ambulance Service terminates Paul Calvert's job after he said he could not return to work.

  • 1han hour ago
  • Tyne & Wear
Street view of entrance to Sunderland station

Station extends Christmas hours after closure fury

Sunderland Station will now be open on Christmas Eve after staffing issues were resolved.

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An NEAS ambulance

Ambulance service declares critical incident

The North East Ambulance Service says more than 200 patients have experienced "significant delays".

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Train drivers announce new January strike date

The first week of the new year will be marked by rail strikes as drivers take action over pay.

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Bethany Tulloch on the picket line in Cramlington

Newly qualified nurse unsure if she will carry on

Bethany Tulloch says caring for dozens of patients by herself is emotionally and physically draining.

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Peter Calvert

Ambulance whistleblower sacked over absence

North East Ambulance Service terminates Paul Calvert's job after he said he could not return to work.

  • 1han hour ago
  • Tyne & Wear
Street view of entrance to Sunderland station

Station extends Christmas hours after closure fury

Sunderland Station will now be open on Christmas Eve after staffing issues were resolved.

  • 1han hour ago
  • Tyne & Wear
An NEAS ambulance

Ambulance service declares critical incident

The North East Ambulance Service says more than 200 patients have experienced "significant delays".

  • 7h7 hours ago
  • Tyne & Wear
Woman looking at rail departure board

Train drivers announce new January strike date

The first week of the new year will be marked by rail strikes as drivers take action over pay.

  • 1h39 minutes ago
  • Business
Bethany Tulloch on the picket line in Cramlington

Newly qualified nurse unsure if she will carry on

Bethany Tulloch says caring for dozens of patients by herself is emotionally and physically draining.

  • 9h9 hours ago
  • Tyne & Wear
(Clockwise from top left) Jessica Gadirova, Beth Mead, Eve Muirhead, Jake Wightman, Ben Stokes and Ronnie O'Sullivan

Sports Personality of the Year contenders named

A shortlist of six contenders is announced for the 2022 BBC Sports Personality of the Year award.

  • 5h5 hours ago
  • Sports Personality
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Street view of entrance to Sunderland station

Station extends Christmas hours after closure fury

Sunderland Station will now be open on Christmas Eve after staffing issues were resolved.

  • 1han hour ago
  • Tyne & Wear
An NEAS ambulance

Ambulance service declares critical incident

The North East Ambulance Service says more than 200 patients have experienced "significant delays".

  • 7h7 hours ago
  • Tyne & Wear
Woman looking at rail departure board

Train drivers announce new January strike date

The first week of the new year will be marked by rail strikes as drivers take action over pay.

  • 1h39 minutes ago
  • Business
Bethany Tulloch on the picket line in Cramlington

Newly qualified nurse unsure if she will carry on

(Clockwise from top left) Jessica Gadirova, Beth Mead, Eve Muirhead, Jake Wightman, Ben Stokes and Ronnie O'Sullivan

Sports Personality of the Year contenders named

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Alexander Carr

Manhunt for murder suspect enters third week

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Daniel Annis outside Newcastle Crown Court

Coach driver denies sending sex messages to child

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Unmarked grave plot

Hunt for owners of US Civil War veteran's UK grave

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Doddie Weir's wife Kathy and their sons Hamish (left), Angus (centre) and Ben

Doddie Weir's sons honour father at memorial

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Embleton out for lengthy period with ankle injury

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