Alex McIntyre
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Sunderland immunologist hails Covid vaccine but fears impact of the anti-vax movement
Dr Jane Falconer, from the University of Sunderland, has criticised the disinformation spread by anti-vaxxers and said there is reason for optimism after the coronavirus vaccine announcement → Read More
Just off Westgate Road: The hidden gems of Newcastle's West End
The Big Lamp, a statue in the grounds of the old St Anne's Convent and a plaque dedicated to an eminent marine biologist are just some of the hidden treasures in the area → Read More
Suspected stolen caravan, two shotguns and a cannabis farm seized in County Durham raid
Darlington Police officers uncovered the items during a raid of a farm on Wednesday where one man was arrested → Read More
Northumbria Police reveals how many officers have tested positive for coronavirus
Figures provided after a Freedom of Information request showed that more than 800 police officers across the UK have taken Covid-19 sick leave since the pandemic began → Read More
Four mild symptoms of coronavirus that should not be ignored as UK cases skyrocket
The NHS has only listed a high temperature, persistent cough and a loss of taste or smell as symptoms of Covid-19 but there are lesser-known signs to be aware of → Read More
Taxi drivers' anger at Newcastle Central Station fees charged during pandemic as demand plummets
Drivers have called on London North Eastern Railway to ease the burden of permit payments at the station due to the the impact of the coronavirus lockdown on their business → Read More
Government could change tier system once England comes out of lockdown in December
Ministers are looking at possible changes to the three-tier system of coronavirus restrictions that could come in from December 2, according to reports → Read More
Two more coronavirus testing centres set to open in Northumberland
The centres in Berwick and Hexham form part of the Government's Covid-19 communities testing scheme with appointments set to begin within the next few days → Read More
Vulnerable pensioners in the North East lose more than £15,000 in 'despicable' scam
Police have urged families across the region to warn their elderly relatives after reports of fraudsters targeting vulnerable pensioners → Read More
Woman taken to hospital after being hit by car in Durham
Emergency services were called to the scene of the collision involving a pedestrian and a car in Gilesgate just before midday on Monday → Read More
Businesses in Gateshead fined for not following coronavirus safety measures
Owners have been warned not to break the Government's Covid-19 guidance after 'a number of businesses' were issued with fixed penalty notices → Read More
Father Christmas to save Northumberland festivities by learning how to Zoom
Santa took part in his very first Zoom training session at Bamburgh Castle as he looks to save the season for hundreds of children during the second national lockdown → Read More
Firearm seized in County Durham after police descend on residential street
Officers from Durham Constabulary raided a house in Blackhall on Wednesday evening following reports that there was a suspected weapon at an address → Read More
US Election 2020 LIVE: Updates as Trump and Biden vie for presidency
The President and the former Vice President will finally find out whether Donald Trump or Joe Biden will be heading to the White House in January as voters went to the polls across the United States → Read More
Emergency services called after teenage boy found dead in County Durham
Emergency services were called after concerns were reported about the boy near Baliol Green in Newton Aycliffe on Tuesday morning → Read More
Burglar tried to break into Durham house with spatula and claimed he was there to fix window
Wayne Cuthbert, 39, was sentenced to 12 months in prison after he tried to use the spatula to break into a kitchen window at an address on Fieldhouse Lane → Read More
All the mistakes Government ministers have made about new lockdown rules so far
Cabinet ministers have caused some confusion over some of the new restrictions that are set to come into force in England on Thursday → Read More
Michael Gove apologises after getting England lockdown rules wrong
The Cabinet Office Minister suggested during a question-and-answer session with constituents that people would be able to play singles tennis or golf in pairs → Read More
Woman, 33, fighting for life after falling from cliffs in Tynemouth and suffering head injuries
The woman was taken to hospital with serious head injuries after she fell near the car park at Tynemouth Priory in North Tyneside on Saturday evening → Read More
Man, 31, dies after car crashes off the road and into a school field near Washington
The driver was pronounced dead at the scene after the purple Citroen DS3 left the A1231 near Washington Academy and ended up in a school field → Read More