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North East rioter who threw missiles at police 19 times was driven by 'ignorance, fear and alcohol'

James Cummings claimed he is not a bigot or an Islamophobe as he was jailed for rioting in Sunderland

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Wear-Tyne Derby Day weather forecast as Sunderland take on Newcastle United in highly anticipated clash

What the weather will be like in Sunderland for the highly anticipated Wear-Tyne derby this weekend

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Brave Tyneside toddler to spend first Christmas at home since overcoming rare blood cancer

In July 2024, Delilah was diagnosed with Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis (LCH), a rare type of blood cancer

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'Huge upset' in village after Christmas tree chopped down just hours after light switch on

'This was a disgusting act of mindless vandalism'

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Council defends its cuts to council tax support despite claim it is 'immoral'

Durham County Council has approved changes to the council tax reduction scheme, with working-age residents now required to pay at least 10% of their bills from April 2026

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How the school closest to where Sycamore Gap stood is remembering the felled tree

Henshaw Church of England Primary is one of nine North East organisations to have been given a "Tree of Hope."

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Five stories you might have missed on ChronicleLive today

Here are just some of the stories published by ChronicleLive on December 11

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North East man jailed for sex attacks on two children when he was a schoolboy

Philip Coats, of South Shields, was found guilty of rape and causing or allowing a child to engage in sexual activity

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Britain's top 50 busiest railway stations based on total passengers - where Newcastle station ranks

These are the top 50 busiest railway stations in Britain in 2024/25.

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Tyne and Wear Metro 'stalwart' retires after 40 years of maintaining signalling system

John Eagle, 66, has worked on Metro signalling since 1987, but has now bid an emotional farewell

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Half of North Tyneside's major flood defences are substandard

Half of the borough's significant flood defences, protecting homes and businesses, have been dubbed "below required standard"

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Tyneside development to build almost 40 fewer homes despite concerns

A portion of Killingworth Moor purchased by Story Homes has been changed despite some concerns

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Tyneside Asda worker hand-delivers lost wallet to 99-year-old supermarket regular

The gesture by the Gateshead security officer made the day of 99-year-old Bob Tait

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Plans submitted for North East residential home for young people aged 16-24

Proposals for a residential care home for young people with additional needs have been submitted to Sunderland City Council's planning department

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Residents' plea for reduced speed limit on busy road where student was killed is refused

Hundreds of residents in the Neville's Cross area of Durham City signed a petition for a new 30mph speed limit on the A167 amid ongoing road safety concerns

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Newcastle brothers handed 10 year animal ban after underweight dogs found in filthy conditions

The dogs were found to be severely underweight, losing fur and covered in urine and faeces

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Set For Life results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for Thursday, December 11

We will be bringing live breaking updates and results from the National Lottery's Set For Life draw on Thursday, December 11

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19 adorable cats and dogs looking for forever homes in the North East

These beautiful pets are all looking to find their forever home in the North East.

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Wes Streeting announces public inquiry into scandal-hit North East mental health trust

A statutory public inquiry has been launched into mental health services at Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust following unacceptable failings in care

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Ed Miliband vows to make North East UK's 'clean energy powerhouse' in push for 25,000 new jobs

Labour's energy secretary, Ed Miliband, was at the Port of Tyne on Thursday to back the North East's vision of creating 25,000 new jobs in renewables over the next decade