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Full list of DWP benefits that qualify for £150 off energy bills ahead of August deadline
Householders across the UK will receive a £150 Warm Home Discount towards their energy costs this winter but there's an August deadline to be aware of
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Woman fed dog food labelled 'lamb dinner' by contract care workers before her death
The woman was fed by care workers who reportedly could not read the label, in the final months before her death
Man allegedly stole suitcase on train then tried to sell contents on Facebook
Francis Crookston is accused of taking the luggage on a train between Manchester and Newcastle
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Police dog sniffed out Gateshead drug dealer who hid 59 bags of crack and cocaine inside car panel
Ryan Baker was heavily addicted to cocaine and in debt when he was caught with drugs
Ex-police station and school in Gateshead could be transformed into 14 new flats
A former school and police station could be given a new lease of life if councillors approve plans next week.
Boutique gym with 24 hour access and luxury facilities opening in Ponteland
'It’s been designed for those who demand the best in every aspect of their lives, offering an unparalleled luxury fitness experience'
County Durham woman assaulted as hospital parking row turns to violence
Police have released an image of a woman they want to speak to over suspected "road rage"
Action taken by police amid warnings anti social behaviour is 'blighting lives' in Northumberland
Drugs, weapons and counterfeit cash have been seized
Winning Lotto and Thunderball numbers for Wednesday's £6.8m lottery jackpot
Winning Lotto and Thunderball numbers for Wednesday's £6.8m lottery jackpot
Great-great-gran celebrates 100th birthday with party attended by 100 guests including some from Australia
Lucy Clarke was surrounded by 100 guests as she celebrated her centenary at Peterlee Pavilion
Lotto results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for Wednesday, August 5
Lotto results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for Wednesday, August 5
Crane being used as part of building works to improve The Glasshouse in Gateshead
It is the most significant programme of improvements to the building since it opened in 2004
Emirates passenger who acted indecently on flight from Dubai to Newcastle sentenced
Britto Lorence previously pleaded guilty to exposing himself in front of a woman and child on a flight between Dubai and Newcastle
Fears Northumberland communities could be forced to house criminals freed early from jail
Councillor Gordon Stewart has branded the Government's scheme to free up prison space "total madness"
'Complex operation' saved 58 tonnes of nurdles from falling into river, Port of Tyne says
The Port of Tyne says it is ready to move onto the second phase of a "complex operation" to pick nurdles from the River
Crane operator seriously injured in Port of Tyne crash 'recovering at home'
A dockside crane collapsed during a collision between the BG Orange and the Wind Orca on Sunday, July 19, with the operator inside the cab.
Nurdle shipping rules need to be changed as Port of Tyne says it will learn lessons from huge spill
Estimates of up to a billion of the tiny plastic pellets spilled into the River Tyne after a collision between two vessels last month
Funeral notices in the Chronicle last week including tributes to a dearly loved dad
A selection of tributes to people who have passed away around the North East
North East grandad's life ruined by violent teens who 'started to act like Bruce Lee' in bus station
Norman Cooke was forced to leave the job he loved after horrific city centre attack
Woman arrested on suspicion of drink driving after three-vehicle collision in Sunderland
One person was taken to hospital following the incident