Councils across the North East are arranging for books of condolences for members of the public to sign in memory of Queen Elizabeth II.
The physical books will be available to sign at council headquarters and facilities like leisure centres and libraries. They include two arranged by Newcastle City Council, which is also inviting mourners to leave floral tributes outside the Civic Centre.
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