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Tributes paid to 'generous' and 'hugely charismatic' former lord mayor of Newcastle
Newcastle upon Tyne
Geoff O'Brien, a long-serving city councillor and a lecturer at Northumbria University, died last week at the age of 71
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Mum kept secret diary of harrowing abuse by vile Sunderland partner in case he killed her
Sunderland
Michael Robinson, of Sunderland, subjected the woman to 18 months of misery during which he attacked her, damaged her home and dictated what she wore and who she saw
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Traffic and Travel live updates: Queuing traffic on Jesmond Road after collision
Traffic & Travel
Follow live updates here for the latest on the roads and public transport across the region
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Newcastle Clean Air Zone: Upgrade cash rules to change after drivers struggle to get grants
Newcastle Clean Air Zone
Some small businesses and taxi drivers have complained that they have been unable to get help in upgrading their vehicles to cleaner models that aren't affected by the anti-pollution tolls
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Tory and Labour councillors feud over £19.2m North Tyneside Council budget cuts and savings
North Tyneside Council
Local tories have criticised the new budget with its council tax hikes, cuts, and new bin collection charges but Labour lays the blame at the incumbent Conservative government.
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Gateshead woman bit 84-year-old to steal £20 after campaign of harassment
Newcastle Crown Court
Melissa Mason, of Gateshead, had repeatedly flouted court orders banning her from having contact with the pensioner, when she saw him as an easy way to fund her drug habit
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Images show how mirror singed County Durham pensioner's curtain and filled room with smoke
County Durham
The sun's reflection singed through the curtains and started burning the windowsill, causing the room to fill with smoke
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Permanent exclusions from Gateshead schools almost doubled from last year
Gateshead
Permanent expulsions are on the rise again in Gateshead after a "significant" rise in cases.
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Investigation into 'unlawful' exit payments to top Northumberland County Council officers set to be referred to police
Northumberland
The six payments identified as unlawful earlier this year totalled over £1 million
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North Tyneside residents face council tax hike and garden waste charge to plug £19.2m council budget gap
North Tyneside Council
The council needs to tighten its belt by £49.9m over the next four years and has announced new bin charges, council tax hikes, and a home-to-school transport review.
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Newcastle forecast hour-by-hour as new Met Office snow warning comes into force
North East Weather
Further Yellow weather warnings for snow and ice are in place for Wednesday and Thursday night with widespread frosts and wintry showers expected
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Police search for missing Northumberland woman who is seven months pregnant and who may be with infant son
Ashington
Officers are appealing for the public’s help to locate missing Northumberland woman, Soma Sirwan
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Newcastle vegan chef who impressed Gordon Ramsay to open Heaton sushi bar after raising £5,000 in five days
Heaton
Zoë Newman launched a GoFundMe page after HWKRMRKT, where she used to trade, closed for the Tyne Bridge refurbishment
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Newcastle dating app swindler duped gran out of £320,000 after marrying her in Las Vegas
Newcastle upon Tyne
Marc Raven, 61, conned two women out of a total of £400,000 and has been jailed for eight years
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New sexual assault referral centre aims to make ordeal 'as easy as possible for victims' following 27% rise in users
Kim McGuinness
The Angel Centre provides victims with support, counselling and medical examinations
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Hazlerigg man found guilty of attacking pensioner and leaving her with broken bones in fence dispute
Newcastle Crown Court
Brian Saunders, 52, denied punching a woman in her late 60s during a dispute over his parents' fence
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Central Station revamp set to continue with plans to build new entrance and move tunnel taxi rank
Newcastle Central Station
A next phase of the station's overhaul will include pedestrianising the Orchard Street tunnel and opening a new entrance on Neville Street
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Missing man sparks major search operation on Northumberland coastline
Northumberland
The Coastguard and RNLI were called to Berwick to reports of a missing 47-year-old
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Smoke billows from Sunderland pub as firefighters work through night to tackle blaze
Sunderland
Crews were called to The Cavalier on Silksworth Road, in Sunderland, at around 12.42am on Wednesday
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Two people taken to hospital after early morning house fire in Pegswood
Northumberland
Emergency services were called to a house fire in Pegswood on Wednesday morning
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15 Tyne and Wear Metro carriages deemed too hot as passengers worry they will 'pass out' on trains
Tyne and Wear Metro
The problem has led to passengers complaining on social media about the “stifling” heat and warning that people are “are going to pass out” if it is not fixed
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'We'll never stop loving you' - Family's heartbreaking tribute to teen who died in County Durham crash
County Durham
Tommy Hindmoor, 19, tragically died after being involved in a two vehicle collision in Cornsay Colliery
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Sunshine Fund launches Christmas appeal to provide vital equipment for children with complex needs
Sunshine Fund
The Chronicle's Sunshine Fund provides families with life-changing equipment - here's how you can help children across the North East
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Met Office issues another snow and ice warning for the North East extending into a third night
Weather
A yellow warning for snow and icy conditions has been issued until 11am on Friday
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Strictly Come DancingStrictly's Annabel Croft confirmed to 'split' from Johannes Radebe as fans left gutted by moveIt has been confirmed that Annabel Croft will swap Strictly Come Dancing partners with fans left gutted by the news
I'm A Celebrity's Josie Gibson goes 'missing' from show as ITV come under fire from viewers
I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here
I'm A Celebrity viewers have attacked ITV for Josie Gibson not featuring much in the new series of the hit show
Gateshead woman bit 84-year-old to steal £20 after campaign of harassment
Newcastle Crown Court
Melissa Mason, of Gateshead, had repeatedly flouted court orders banning her from having contact with the pensioner, when she saw him as an easy way to fund her drug habit
Traffic and Travel live updates: Queuing traffic on Jesmond Road after collision
Traffic & Travel
Follow live updates here for the latest on the roads and public transport across the region
Newcastle dating app swindler duped gran out of £320,000 after marrying her in Las Vegas
Newcastle upon Tyne
Marc Raven, 61, conned two women out of a total of £400,000 and has been jailed for eight years
Universal CreditHow much DWP Universal Credit payments will rise and all the new benefit rates from AprilUniversal Credit will go up by 6.7% next year - here is a list of all the new amounts benefit claimants will receive for 2024-2025
I'm A Celebrity host Ant McPartlin makes awkward gaffe over name of campmate Nick Pickard
I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here
Nick Pickard and Nigel Farage faced a Bushtucker Trial in the latest episode of the ITV show - and fans were quick to pick up on Ant's mistake during the programme
Warning that most pensioners will be dragged into paying tax within five years
Your Money
The combination of triple lock rises and frozen tax thresholds means that the state pension alone will be taxed by 2028
Tributes paid to 'generous' and 'hugely charismatic' former lord mayor of Newcastle
Newcastle upon Tyne
Geoff O'Brien, a long-serving city councillor and a lecturer at Northumbria University, died last week at the age of 71
Mum kept secret diary of harrowing abuse by vile Sunderland partner in case he killed her
Sunderland
Michael Robinson, of Sunderland, subjected the woman to 18 months of misery during which he attacked her, damaged her home and dictated what she wore and who she saw
Strictly Come DancingStrictly's Annabel Croft confirmed to 'split' from Johannes Radebe as fans left gutted by moveIt has been confirmed that Annabel Croft will swap Strictly Come Dancing partners with fans left gutted by the news
I'm A Celebrity's Josie Gibson goes 'missing' from show as ITV come under fire from viewers
I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here
I'm A Celebrity viewers have attacked ITV for Josie Gibson not featuring much in the new series of the hit show
What Yasir Al-Rumayyan told chancellor about Newcastle investment as he meets Prime Minister
Yasir Al-Rumayyan
Newcastle United chairman Yasir Al-Rumayyan was among those in attendance at the Global Investment Summit and the PIF governor discussed the impact of the club's takeover
Gateshead woman bit 84-year-old to steal £20 after campaign of harassment
Newcastle Crown Court
Melissa Mason, of Gateshead, had repeatedly flouted court orders banning her from having contact with the pensioner, when she saw him as an easy way to fund her drug habit
Marks and Spencer shoppers praise 'gorgeous' £69 coat as a 'must-have' for winter
Marks & Spencer
The textured coat has been praised for its 'super soft' material and 'really stylish' colour, with shoppers saying it 'goes with everything'
Universal CreditHow much DWP Universal Credit payments will rise and all the new benefit rates from AprilUniversal Credit will go up by 6.7% next year - here is a list of all the new amounts benefit claimants will receive for 2024-2025
'Incredible' Nick Pope has 'best game of his life' in Newcastle's draw with PSG
Nick Pope
The Newcastle United shot stopper was the standout performer at the Parc Des Princes
The Christmas countdown has begun, let the deals begin
Christmas
From filling your freezer to creating festive mischief, SPAR has all the brrr-illiant offers you need this December
Erik ten Hag stands by Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana ahead of Newcastle United visit
Newcastle United FC
The Red Devils head to St James' Park on Saturday night following a Champions League horror show at Galatasaray
I'm A Celebrity host Ant McPartlin makes awkward gaffe over name of campmate Nick Pickard
I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here
Nick Pickard and Nigel Farage faced a Bushtucker Trial in the latest episode of the ITV show - and fans were quick to pick up on Ant's mistake during the programme