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Guilty verdicts on Sunderland flat owners for fire safety risks
29 November 2019
Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service commits support to the White Ribbon Campaign
25 November 2019
The Kicks Community Cup
21 November 2019
Chief Fire Officer’s Commendation for Newcastle and Gateshead firefighters and Control team following fire in four homes
20 November 2019
Northern USAR teams work together on major resilience exercise
19 November 2019
Bravery award for river rescue cyclist
19 November 2019
Operation Volcano launches to spark greater smoke alarm ownership in Wallsend
18 November 2019
“Irresponsible and dangerous” retailer given 8 month custodial sentence for unlicensed fireworks storage
15 November 2019
Fatal fire in Gateshead flat
12 November 2019
North East Fire and Rescue Services open up recruitment for firefighters
08 November 2019
Body worn camera captures moment a firework was aimed at crew
07 November 2019
Fewer incidents for Tyne and Wear firefighters on bonfire night
06 November 2019