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Consultation launched on controversial wood burner laws for UK households
The consultation is the next stage in progressing the laws for homes in the UK
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Asda, Aldi, Tesco, Sainsbury's and other supermarket 'maximum stay' car parking rules
Here is a round-up of the car parking rules at some of the biggest UK supermarkets and how drivers could be at risk of fines
Convicted North East rapist dies in prison 18 months after being found guilty
David Greaves, a taxi driver from Spennymoor, County Durham, was jailed for 15 years in July 2024 after he raped a passenger
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Northumberland woman accused of threatening partner with knife on Christmas Eve
Stephanie Meek is also alleged to have damaged her boyfriend's TV after they argued at their Ashington home
Woman rescued from sea at Seaham as emergency services descend on coastal town
A report was made that a female was struggling in the water at Seaham Harbour Marina
Funeral notices this week in the Chronicle including tributes to former soldier
A selection of tributes to people who have passed away around the North East
University professor sent sexual Snapchat messages to 'boy' and discussed meeting in hotel
Francis Lewis thought he was communicating with a 14-year-old child on Snapchat but it was actually an undercover officer
Two people taken to hospital after three-vehicle crash in Northumberland
Emergency services were called to the area of the major road between the A197 and the A1068 in Ashington at around 2pm today
Everything we know as teenager arrested on suspicion of murder after woman dies in North Shields
Emergency services were called to Russell Street in North Shields shortly after 10pm on Saturday
Job vacancies in North East schools paying up to £51,000 you can apply for now
From teachers, cleaners and exam invigilators, there's a variety of jobs to suit varying experience and availability
A189 Northumberland crash LIVE: Updates with road closed after three-vehicle collision
The A189 is shut in both directions with emergency services at the scene of a crash which is causing huge queues of traffic
Grieving husband's hospice gift in memory of wife who died aged 65 of ovarian cancer
Geoff Dick has raised the cash to pay for sport therapy sessions at Marie Curie Hospice following the death of his wife Jennifer.
Cyclist accused or riding carelessly after crashing into woman in North Shields
Scott Nolan crashed into the woman while on his bike at North Shields Fish Quay but claims he was not to blame for the incident
These 12 Newcastle businesses currently up for sale if you want a change in 2026
If you are looking for a new career in 2026, we’ve put together a list of Newcastle businesses spaces up for sale in January.
17 cute 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.
Woman forced to drink boyfriend's blood prayed unborn baby would survive horror attacks
Freddy Smith attacked partner Maisie Henderson with weapons, including a razor blade, a metal weightlifting pole and a sword
Inside the £1m Northumberland country manor house with its own swimming pool
Barton House is on the market for £1m, but will need a buyer with a little more to give it some TLC
Woman dies after attack in North Shields with teenager arrested on suspicion of murder
A police cordon is in place outside Charlie's Bar in North Shields with a murder investigation ongoing following the death of a woman
Historic South Shields pier and sea wall severely damaged as Storm Ingrid rages
A section of the pier near the lighthouse has been destroyed as huge waves continue to batter the North East coastline
Full list of new car tax rates as drivers to see costs rise from April
Vehicle Excise Duty will rise in line with inflation from April 1, for cars, vans and motorcycles - here's how your vehicle will be affected