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Full list of new North East schools that will offer free breakfast clubs to children
A total of 83 new schools in the region will join the free breakfast club programme in April
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North East film festival showcasing new talent heading to Germany for collaboration
Sunderland Shorts Film Festival is collaborating with the Snowdance Film Festival in Essen
Full list of road closures and roadworks across the North East this week
All the planned road closures and roadworks across the region for the week beginning Monday, February 2
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Driver told police 'I'm drunk' after crashing into traffic lights on Newcastle road
Ronald Tindale was nearly three times over the limit when he was breathalysed
Mum of murdered Newcastle teen 'denied compensation' after machete death because 'son had a bat'
The 14-year-old was fatally injured in a violent clash between two gangs
Over 31,000 North East schoolchildren set to benefit from free breakfast clubs
A total of 83 new schools in the region will join the free breakfast club programme in April
Speed camera myths many drivers are unaware of as UK sees decrease in speeding
The cameras are there for driver and pedestrian safety
Tributes to former North East teacher and sculptor renowned for depicting Northumbrian saints
Dr Fenwick Justin John Lawson carved many sculptures from trees in Durham and was a familiar and much-loved figure
When and where to see this week's Snow Moon in Newcastle
The best time to catch the lunar spectacle is expected to be around 4:06pm, though this will vary depending on where you are in the country
Seven important money changes in February from booze price rise to savings rates cut
Here are all the big money changes and deadlines to be aware of in February 2026
McDonald's adding 7 new items to UK menu including Tikka Wrap and new McFlurries
McDonald's is launching seven new items this Tuesday including the Tikka Chicken Wrap, Milkybar and Munchies McFlurries, Brownie Pie and the return of Philly Cheese Stack
North East furniture chain with 'great service' collapses into administration
Slzzp, which has stores in Newcastle and Sunderland, appointed administrators in January and is offering customers up to 50% off
Funeral notices this week in the Chronicle including tributes to former Reverend
A selection of tributes to people who have passed away around the North East
North East six-year-old with stage four cancer 'smiles her way through everything'
Bonnie Spence has been diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of childhood cancer and her parents want to make the most of the time they have left with her
Professional violinist kickstarted weight-loss journey after seeing herself on video during Glasshouse concert
Iona Brown, who plays violin with the Royal Northern Sinfonia, started Slimming World and has hit her target weight
Body found during search for missing partner of Mick Jagger's granddaughter
Alexander Key, who has two children with 33-year-old Assisi Jackson, has been missing since January 23
50th anniversary party for Gateshead joint wedding couples who had crisps and nuts at wedding reception
Steven and Sandra Taylor and June and Bob Beat celebrated with their family and friends
Inmates at North East women's prison left with no heating or hot water
Generators are now being used to keep prisoners at HMP Low Newton warm
Friends to take on charity walk in memory of Newcastle fan who tragically took his own life
Newcastle United fan, Matthew Barton sadly took his own life before Christmas at the age of 24
Girl, 6, told to take Calpol for 'sprain' that was rare cancer has 'weeks to live'
Her family is now doing all it can to make magical memories with Bonnie