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Inside BGT winners' boozy night with Jeremy Clarkson and Amanda Holden
The Hawkstone Farmers Choir celebrated their historic Britain's Got Talent win with a boozy night out at a Hammersmith pub, joined by founder Jeremy Clarkson and BGT judge Amanda Holden
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Met Office forecasts thunderstorms as temperatures could drop to 17C in end to heatwave
Weather experts have warned of a 'big change' next week with rain, thunderstorms and strong winds
Newcastle United star Sandro Tonali spotted on TV in crowd at WWE Clash in Italy
Viewers of the WWE Clash in Italy caught sight of the Italian international midfielder in the audience this evening
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Andy Burnham slams 'desperate' Nigel Farage in social media migrants project row
Andy Burnham and Nigel Farage have clashed on social media over a Greater Manchester Combined Authority programme said to provide housing and benefits support to migrants
Top tips to keep hedgehogs visiting your garden including 1 item to place outside in June
Ways - and warnings - to keep hedgehogs happy over summer
Households with games consoles face £16.40 charges from July
The cost of household appliances use is set to be hit by energy price hike
'I was at death's door when Newcastle hospital doctors saved my life'
Carl Stout, 25, came close to death last spring.
Tyneside mum who fell ill after Egypt holiday in health battle to 'watch my babies grow up'
Sarah Hislop, 35, is seeking a kidney donor after falling ill in March
North East coastal councillor calls for protection order after 'worst' anti-social behaviour in years
A Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) is a legal order that allows a local council to impose restrictions on behaviour or activities in public spaces to tackle anti-social behaviour
Blue Badge £1,000 fine crackdown as over 100,000 penalty charge notices issued
More than 100,000 Penalty Charge Notices were issued for vehicles parked in disabled bays without permission or for Blue Badge misuse during 2024/25, new Freedom of Information data shows
DVSA motorway speed limit warning and eight drivers who must stick to 60mph reduced speed
The DVSA has confirmed the motorway speed limit in England has been reduced to 60mph for certain vehicles - here are the eight groups of drivers who must adhere to the reduced speed limit
Tyneside Town Hall clock tower to get scaffolding for 'essential' maintenance
South Tyneside Council has submitted a planning application for temporary scaffolding at South Shields Town Hall's historic clock tower to carry out essential maintenance works to its bells
Funeral notices in the Chronicle this week including tributes to a devoted husband
A selection of tributes to people who have passed away around the North East
Five things you should not be paying full-price for anymore
Some 'instant' savings can be made on these popular buys
Northumberland personal trainer speaks out about Tourette syndrome stigma after BAFTAs backlash
Lee Hogg is fundraising for Tourette Action
The Northumberland nurse, a children's book and hopes to be a lasting voice as her speech fades
Julia Taylor wants to help children understand dementia through her new children's book.
Man charged after car 'repeatedly driven at pedestrian' in Northumberland
Northumbria Police confirmed that man has been charged with causing grievous bodily harm with intent, and dangerous driving
Residents' anger after trees and foliage cut near North Tyneside Metro station
Residents confronted workers who were removing trees and bushes late at night
20 photos of people making the most of the sunny weather on last day of May
With clear skies, and temperatures hitting 20°C across the region, many people have been taking advantage of the weather and enjoying the outdoors
Placing one item in your garden can attract birds the 'natural' way all summer
Tips on how to create a bird-friendly garden