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Tesco, Lidl and Nestle issue 'do not eat' food warning customers to return items
The Food Standards Agency is urging shoppers to check their cupboards and fridges
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Tess and Claudia's Strictly replacement 'eyed up' by BBC as new favourite emerges
A surprising new contender has emerged to replace Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman on Strictly Come Dancing
Check if your postcode is eligible for DWP Cold Weather Payments
People in the North East may qualify for Cold Weather Payments if they receive other financial support - here's what you should know
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Mum's five year campaign after partner killed by 121mph drink driver included in Government strategy
Carol King, who found out she was having Richard Gray Jordan's second baby after he was killed, has been campaigning motorists suspected causing a serious or fatal collision to have their licences temporarily suspended immediately
Death notices and funeral announcements in The Newcastle Chronicle this week
A selection of tributes to people who have passed away around the North East
Family pay tribute to 'one of the last gentlemen in life' who died in North East collision
Paul Smith was taken to the RVI after the collision on Friday but sadly died yesterday
Police search teams cordon off North East garage after man found dead
Five people have been arrested on suspicion of murder after the incident on Saturday night
North East Cat Café Rescue celebrating success with over 200 cats adopted since opening
Wallsend’s Bad Cat Café and Rescue hopes to expand next year
Northumberland sculptor who created Shearer and Sir Bobby statues plans to immortalise Morpeth legend
Tom Maley's has created a statue of Commonwealth Games gold medal winner Jim Alder, which is set to be installed in the runner's hometown of Morpeth
North East twins nicknamed 'The Meatballs' on mission to slim into dresses for wedding
Gemma and Amanda's height and weight is what earned the identical twins the nickname 'The Meatballs'
Northumberland cat left with wonky jaw after having to be cut out of car engine by fire crew
Sarah O’Donnel's four-year-old cat Sassy was taken to the vets with horrific injuries
19 adorable Dogs Trust canines looking for their forever homes right here in the North East
Here are the beautiful pups hoping to find their forever home in the North East.
Newcastle's top 10 most booked restaurants this January according to OpenTable
The festive season has come and gone, but where are the most popular sites across the city for the New Year?
'Great coastline, beautiful towns': North East house prices rise faster than any other region in England
House prices in the North East are rising faster than any other region in England, with the area becoming one of the most promising for property purchases in 2026, an industry figure said.
Nearly 800 North Tyneside Class A drug users not in treatment, report estimates
North Tyneside Council says it is working with partners to bring down the barriers to recovery
Grieving Tyneside dad set up mental health groups after death of son who 'hid his struggles so well'
Warren Phillips set up Cal's Club not long after the death of son Callum, who struggled with his mental health "for a long, long time"
Five arrested on suspicion of murder after man found dead in North East town
Five people have been arrested overnight following an incident in Stockton on Saturday evening
'We made good progress in a challenging year': Newcastle's Greggs reports late 2025 sales bump
Financial reports have shown that sales rose in the final quarter of 2025 at Greggs, boosted by its seasonal line-up of goods including the Festive Bake and Festive Flatbread.
Four dead in horror crash as police close road
Five others are also being treated in hospital following the fatal collision
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Here's why contestants on the latest Love Island All Stars had to be evacuated and the show postponed
The upcoming series of Love Island All Stars has been postponed due to safety concerns following wildfires close to villa in which the show was being filmed.