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Woman allegedly stabbed security guard with needle during shop robbery in Heaton
Rachel Cousins is accused of leaving the victim with a 'puncture wound' to her hand after whilst robbing steaks from Tesco Express
New RNLI rescue watercraft hopes to keep North East beaches safe
TT2 has donated a new RNLI rescue craft in connect with International Lifeguard Appreciation Day
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Newcastle husband bit and beat wife of 30 years after she threw drink over him for turning off film
Ian Murdy assaulted his long-term partner after after consuming alcohol
'Culture war' must end urges Gateshead councillor after death threat ordeal
A Gateshead councillor is calling for all parties to tone down their rhetoric in an increasingly "toxic" political climate.
Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service placed in 'enhanced monitoring' after damning inspection
The chief inspector warned she had concerns about "the performance of Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service in keeping people safe and secure from fire"
North East cricket player suspended after viral finger-clicking footage and club cheating allegations
The footage has been viewed millions of times around the world
What Greggs boss Roisin Currie had to say about new 'express' style convenience format
The bakery giant has cooked up a number of new shop formats as part of aggressive plans to sell to more corners of the country
Tragedy as boy, 12, dies after falling from the roof of a barn in County Durham
Jaxon Robert Hubery was rushed to the Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI) for treatment but died from his injuries
Northumberland 'heroes' help holidaying couple find lost engagement rings on beach
Sarah Stone thought she had lost her engagement and wedding rings forever until Andy Grant and Lorna Rawlings turned up to Embleton Bay with their metal detectors
'It’s very exciting' - Family's surprise as chicken lays 'huge' egg at Ponteland farm
Youngsters Georgie and Raffy Gordon have been running a stall selling eggs laid by their five pet chickens bought with their pocket money
Winning Lotto and Thunderball numbers for Wednesday's £4.4m lottery jackpot
Winning Lotto and Thunderball numbers for Wednesday's £4.4m lottery jackpot
Lotto results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for Wednesday, July 29
Lotto results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for Wednesday, July 29
'It's absolutely disgusting' - Northumbria Police seize e-scooters from North East twin boys then put them up for sale
It is currently illegal to ride privately owned electric scooters in public
Northumbria Police detective said 'all men' should be given curfews to stop night time rapes, hearing told
WARNING: This report contains language heard in court which some may find offensive
North East pensioner relieved no-one hurt after Amazon drone crashes into garden
John Peacock heard a "huge noise" around 10.15 on Wednesday morning, which turned out to be an Amazon drone crashing into a neighbour's garden
Funeral notices in the Chronicle last week including tributes to a much loved dad and cherished son
A selection of tributes to people who have passed away around the North East
Travel experts pick top summer destination as wildfires ravage Spain, Italy and France
Parts of France, Spain and Italy have all been badly affected by wildfires, and travel experts are pointing UK holidaymakers towards cooler alternatives this summer
Gateshead Flyover demolition costs jump by millions as council searches for extra funding
Gateshead Council believes that the demolition of the A167 highway flyover will now cost the public purse around £31 million, considerably more than had been originally budgeted for
Reform UK to 'monitor verdict closely' after councillor charged
Glenn Gibbins has been charged with posting a grossly offensive comment on social media