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Sex offender who served five years in jail arrested just four days after release
Terry Widdrington was arrested just days after his release
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Man died from cocktail of drugs after leaving North East prison
Brian Tait had been convicted of possession a bladed article in a public place
Newcastle United in 1966: Top‑flight survival secured as England bask in World Cup glory
Back in the First Division after four years away, Newcastle United endured a tough but ultimately successful 1965-66 campaign
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What a view! Inside cool townhouse which looks out onto Northumberland coastline
The Grade II listed property, which is being marketed by Paton & Co, is in a 'prime waterfront position', looking out at the Northumberland coastline
The baby-faced criminals who terrorised people in North East communities
These nine offenders committed terrible crimes, including violent attacks, thefts, robberies and driving at incredibly high speeds
EDF energy debt support as customers could get free heated airers
EDF has been helping eligible customers struggling with energy debt and wider cost of living pressures
The Newcastle Great Park business making bespoke keepsakes loved by customers all over the world
Silk Giraffe specialises in transforming cards and memories into beautiful keepsake books that can be treasured forever
Police search for missing Sunderland man last seen on Sunday evening
A police appeal has been made to find Luke, 21, who is missing from the Castletown area of Sunderland
Brother’s 600km challenge inspired by Newcastle student’s tragic death
Harry Wentworth-Stanley's elder brother James died aged just 21 in 2006
Meet the North East mum hoping to bring home UK beauty crown this bank holiday weekend
Bethany Louise Hughes is representing the North East in the national Miss Glamour UK final
Inside life of Lioness Jill Scott including net worth and heartbreaking wedding admission
Lioness Jill Scott is set to play in Soccer Aid 2026 — but away from the pitch, here's everything you need to know about her
Funeral notices in the Chronicle this week including tributes to a loving husband and devoted dad
A selection of tributes to people who have passed away around the North East
Man spat at housing officer months after eviction from North Shields home
A housing officer was spat on by a former tenant who help a grudge after being evicted - when the pair happened to cross paths months later in the street
Man dies after using 'detox' drug made from 'poisonous frog'
Kristian Trend, 40, is believed to have collapsed at his flat after taking a substance known as Kambo, traditionally used in South America for purging ceremonies
Power of attorney and will warning ahead of HMRC pension rule change next year
Financial experts are urging families to review their estate planning ahead of April 2027, when pensions are expected to become part of estates for inheritance tax purposes
Northumberland teen 'just wants to help people' after spending four months in hospital
Cody Stuart is back on his feet after being hospitalised with a rare infection which attacked his white blood cells and right lung
Weather maps show 35C heatwave before UK temperatures could plunge to 0C in June
The Met Office says the UK could be in for a week-long heatwave with temperatures hitting 35C, but weather models suggest a dramatic temperature drop could follow in June
19 wonderful Dogs Trust canines looking for their forever homes in the North East
Here are the beautiful pups hoping to find their forever home in the North East.
Ouseburn Farm celebrates 50 years at heart of Newcastle as community asked to share memories
The charity is hoping to create a film using archives from over years and is asking members of the public to share their stories
Motability update for drivers who haven't yet downloaded app on their phone
Drivers might not realise they can access services for free using the app