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Seaham café to close after over 100 years
Sue Dugan chats to Matt Bailey about the end of Valentes Café.

Nurdles washing up on beaches 30 miles away
Matt Bailey speaks to a reporter in Hartlepool.

Can a North East accent hold you back?
Geordies are some of the most teased in the country for accent.

South Shields business on Dragons Den
Owners of sweet shop Mr Swainstons, John Gray and Sean Robinson tell Matt Bailey more.

Competition for degree apprenticeships increases
Northumbria University's Dr Guy Brown explains to Matt Bailey.

How nine day Metro closure could affect you
Nexus Infrastructure Director explains the disruption taking place on the Metro.

How families can financially support Uni students
Hannah Witty from Robson Laidler Wealth shares advice for supporting freshers at Uni.

Mayor calls for Strictly to be made in Sunderland
North East Mayor Kim McGuiness gives an update on the film studio in Sunderland.

McGuinness: 'We need environment agency to step up'
North East Mayor Kim McGuinness discusses the Port of Tyne nurdle spill.

How mortgage rule change affects first-time buyers
Mortgage and Protection specialist Jonathan Carver explains changes to mortgage rules.