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Hantavirus update as British passengers brought from cruise ship to UK hospital
A total of 20 British nationals along with one German national, who is a UK resident, and one Japanese passenger from the MV Hondius are now being monitored in the UK
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Work progressing on property development in 'idyllic' Northumberland village
The rural homes in Longframlington, which will make up The Steading at North End Farm, are scheduled to be completed by the summer
Inside a 'superb' Northumberland single storey home in an exclusive development for sale at £795,000
Perfectly placed within the village of Humshaugh, the 'exceptional' property is being marketed by Brunton Residential
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Fire service teams up with Newcastle students to deliver British Sign Language water safety advice
Students from Northern Counties School have been helping educate the Deaf community on water safety
North East Army veteran who can 'hardly run around the block' to take on Great North Run
Jonothan Hitchen served 22 years in the Army and is now working to keep people safe in the fire and rescue service
Newcastle Airport passenger told 'There's a war coming, we need to get rid of you' in racist rant
Carl Larcombe, whose wife is a Muslim from Kazakhstan, also told the victim 'There's too many immigrants, we need to get rid of you'
Machete-wielding yob squirted unknown liquid at man during Gateshead confrontation
Lee Berry, 21, pulled the blade from his waistband and threatened a man
Full list of North East road closures and roadworks this week
All the planned road closures and roadworks across the region for the week beginning Monday, May 11
Pictures show Newcastle firefighting operation following blaze at former city centre snooker club
The Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service is in attendance on New Bridge Street West with the incident ongoing
Every update on fire at the former Central Snooker Club in Newcastle city centre
The ongoing incident at a premises on New Bridge Street West has been attended by the Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service
Fears as North East rapist who stabbed boy, 7, could soon be out on day release
Byron Stubbs was handed a hospital order after being convicted of his terrifying crimes
37 photos of Newcastle United fans after hard-fought draw at Nottingham Forest
The Geordie supporters had to settle for a point at the City Ground, after a late equaliser cancelled out Harvey Barnes' opener
Funeral notices in the Chronicle this week including tributes to a retired Northumbria Police Chief Inspector
A selection of tributes to people who have passed away around the North East
Retiree sick of cars driving over his lawn invents 'stinger' fence with hidden spikes
Kevin Pringle said he had been plagued by illegal parking tearing up his own lawn
'Thrilling' crime drama to fill the gap after end of ITV's Vera
Hetty Wainthropp Investigates is likely to appeal to fans missing Brenda Blethyn's ITV detective series
Old One Direction tour van designed for two band members being sold by Northumberland garage
The 2012 Volswagen Crafter was converted into a luxury tour bus for Louis Tomlinson and Zayn Malik
Gosforth crook who snatched £60 from a pensioner now caught stealing Red Bull from Greggs
Richard O'Sullivan was on a community order when he helped himself to 20 cans of energy drinks from the bakery
Inside Northumberland's Nordic Barn converted from old hay shed
The Nordic Barn was a disused agricultural building when Matty Pearson bought it in 2022, but it has been a family home and is now a holiday let.
Newly-elected Sunderland Reform UK councillor accused of racist ‘Nigerians should fill pot holes’ post
Glenn Gibbins was elected to represent the Hylton Castle ward on Sunderland City Council in Thursday's local elections
Newcastle air freshener thief snared stealing from shop by police officer getting lunch
Jason Downs, who was on licence from prison, tried to run from the constable with 15 air fresheners concealed in his jacket