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North East career crook who already owes £9k to courts stole '20 sandwiches' from Greggs
Karl Asiamah was spotted by a customer taking the goods but claimed it was actually two sandwiches, cakes and a bottle of juice
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North East Postcode Lottery winners as Newcastle and County Durham among luckiest streets
Residents of these North East areas who play the national game have won at least a thousand pound prize per ticket - with one postcode winning £144,000
How this North East area has become one of the country's top destinations
Sunderland has been named in Time Out magazine's 14 must visit places this year. The publication states that 2026 is "Sunderland's time to shine"
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'Super flu' surge fears as North East hospitalised flu cases stabilise
NHS England figures from 2022 to 2026 shows flu cases are way below last years peak - but bosses warn nationally the worst is far from over
Newcastle in 1991: 10 photographs recalling scenes from 35 years ago
From bustling Northumberland Street to Gazza on the terraces at St James’ Park - 10 images from 1991
Haggerston Castle seasonal jobs advertised by Haven ahead of summer season
Haven's Haggerston Castle Holiday Park is hiring for a variety of roles
North East offenders who have fallen from grace after committing crimes while in respected roles
These criminals were in prominent positions in the community across the region when their offending was uncovered by police
DWP full list of new payment rates of every benefit from April 2026, including PIP and State Pension
About 24 million people in the UK receive some form of DWP benefit including pensions, disability allowances and parenting payments
Private hospital firm announces review of North East surgeon alleged to have left dad in 'constant pain'
A number of patients of retired surgeon Leslie Irwin have been contacted after the private healthcare firm Spire launched a review
Northumberland Reform councillor in public clash with council’s top lawyer over council tax arrears
Coun Barry Elliott was told to pay almost £40,000 worth of debts to the county council following a court appearance in November.
Map shows North East locations on M&S 'wishlist' as high street giant targets expansion
Marks & Spencer has revealed a list of 500 possible sites for new and refurbished stores, which would double the size of its food business
EuroMillions results LIVE: Winning Lottery numbers for Friday, January 16
The winning National Lottery numbers for tonight's EuroMillions and Thunderball draws
Seaham school urges parents to keep children indoors following warnings of 'serious unrest' after alleged petrol station murder
In a precautionary message to parents, seen by ChronicleLive, staff at Seaham Trinity Primary School suggested parents should "think carefully about where your children are playing after school"
Northumberland paedophile jailed after breaching court order and targeting children online
Peter McAskill, of Berwick, used pseudonyms online to trick children online into believing he was their age
Prominent Gibside Hotel hits the market with up to £5m price tag
The 43-bedroom hotel is said to be a popular choice for weddings and events locally
Government waters down family farm tax proposals - what North East farmers need to know
The Government has rowed back on controversial plans to introduce inheritance tax on farmland. Previously exempt, the move caused fears family farms could be carved up to pay hefty tax bills.
Tributes paid to 'reliable, thoughtful and hard‑working' long-serving Gateshead councillor
Both sides of the chamber came together this afternoon to express condolences on the passing of coun Tom Graham
Two people and a dog rescued by lifeboat after being cut off by the tide on Northumberland Coast
The Seahouses Lifeboat rescued the trio and transported them back to Seahouses Harbour
'Disgusting' Newcastle accounts manager put family firm on brink of collapse by stealing £767,000
Susanne Redhead has been jailed after she plundered huge amounts from the company she worked for and spent it on gambling
North East nurses 'vindicated' by tribunal ruling after trans changing room complaint
Seven nurses at Darlington Memorial Hospital feel "vindicated" by an employment tribunal ruling which found they had been harassed by their employer after complaining about a trans colleague using the women's changing room