North East (UK)

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North East News Headlines

• Lyme disease symptoms as TV star Miranda Hart opens up about battle that left her confined to bed
  The actress, best known for starring in BBC sitcom Miranda, has revealed she first became unwell at the age of 15 and became bed-bound at one stage
• Heritage Garden with tribute to late Queen Elizabeth II opens in Ryton
  Local MP Liz Twist opened the new garden alongside Terry Docherty, Chairman of Brighten Ryton Heritage Group
• Questions left unanswered over disappearance of missing mum Victoria Taylor as search enters third week
  Victoria Taylor, 34, has not been seen or heard from in two weeks as police continue to search a river near where she was last seen.
• Eight firms hiring staff over Christmas including Aldi, Amazon, Sainsbury’s, Argos and Royal Mail
  Hundreds of seasonal jobs are now available as retailers launch recruitment drives ahead of the busy festive season
• Are you worried about the new XEC COVID strain? New variant has now reached the UK
  Health specialists have warned it could become the leading strain in the UK within months
• Teachers explain just how much you should help your child with school homework
  Education experts have outlined what level of homework help is appropriate for parents to give their children
• Councillors to make decision on plan to convert Sunderland shop into 'bedsits'
  The application was referred to the council's Planning and Highways Committee by Barnes ward councillor Ehthesham Haque, which means it will be decided by councillors at a public meeting
• Hairy Bikers' Si King reveals heart-wrenching exchange with Dave Myers after cancer diagnosis
  The Hairy Bikers stars Si King and Dave Myers found fame together 20 years ago, but Dave tragically lost his battle with cancer earlier this year
• Strictly Come Dancing spoiler leaks BBC result shocker as high scorer lands in bottom two
  The Strictly Come Dancing spoiler leaked early on Sunday morning after the fourth BBC live show of the new series on Saturday
• What the Highway Code says about drivers parking on your driveway and what you can do about it
  Rule 243 of the Highway Code urges drivers not to stop or park 'in front of an entrance to a property'
• Lesser-known heart attack symptom after sudden death of ex-Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond
  The Scottish politician died on October 12 after what is believed to be a heart attack hours after giving a speech
• New housing development in Tudhoe Village could blur rural boundaries, locals fear
  The applicant hopes to create seven self-build plots on land near Tudhoe Lane, in Tudhoe Village, but has faced a backlash from planning officials and residents
• Doctor says three types of food will help you avoid heart disease including one 'superfood'
  Making small changes to your diet can have positive health benefits - here's more advice from experts
• MP hails new Renters' Rights Bill that will improve lives of 10,000 people in Darlington
  Darlington MP Lola McEvoy hailed the government’s Renters’ Rights Bill as a "truly transformational piece of legislation"
• Complaints against Northumberland county councillors fall in wake of governance review
  The Max Caller review was completed two years ago
• Dad-to-be shoved heavily pregnant girlfriend into Wallsend shop shelving unit
  Kieron Thornby pushed the victim after she refused to talk to him then also assaulted one of her friends
• Woman ran Great North Run in memory of her dad - and was surprised by a marriage proposal at the finish
  Stuart Ford proposed to Chloe Miller in the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation's tent at the finish of the Great North Run - after carrying the ring around the whole course.
• Prolific thief banned from Durham City for three years after admitting to series of thefts
  Marc Cox, 40, was also given a two-year community order on top of his three-year ban from the city
• New CCTV system in Durham aims to deter crime and protect residents
  Police have warned criminals in Durham City that new CCTV cameras will be able to capture images in a better quality, meaning it will be easier to capture and convict them
• Sign of high cholesterol can show up on your face, warns ITV doctor Amir Khan - what to look out for
  The medic, who regularly appears on ITV shows, says your face can tell you a lot about your health and you can even spot a sign of raised cholesterol

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