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Council release statement on play sand asbestos
Asbestos has been found in play sand at a community school nursery.
Electric motorbike teen detained for killing gran
Gloria Stephenson was killed while crossing a road in Sunderland in May 2025.
Helping your relative with BT landline switch over
Chris Hockley from BT Digital Advice explains everything you need to know.
Fatboy Slim to play forbidden hit at Big Weekend
Fatboy Slim tells us what to expect from his performance at Big Weekend in Sunderland.
Asbestos found in North Tyneside nursery play sand
An update from Madelynne Flack on asbestos found in North Tyneside nursery's play sand.
Asbestos sand recall shuts schools for tests
Schools are being closed as a precautionary measure.
What's the craic with pothole compensation claims?
Motorist expert Peter Dickinson shares his expertise in pothole compensation claims.
Police Coastwatch to tackle anti-social behaviour
Northumbria Police's Inspector Craig Cook explains what's being done in North Tyneside.
Northumbria Uni virologist's advice on Hantavirus
Dr Stergios Moschos shares his expertise as concerns grow over Hantavirus.
Washington surgeon explains new weight loss pill
The North East has disproportionately high obesity rates, will Orforglipron help?
