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Man dies after being 'restrained' on Jet2 flight to Manchester Airport for 'disruptive' behaviour
The Jet2 flight to Manchester Airport from Cyprus saw intense disruption
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Southern parts of the country are under red alerts for heat, while the North East has an amber warning amid the heatwave
Met Office issues yellow warning for thunderstorms in North East
The Met Office has issued a weather warning for the North East on top of the existing Amber heat health alert
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Parents urged to be 'vigilant' after two children, 2 and 4, found dead in car in France
The two young boys were found unresponsive in the family car
Gateshead sinkhole repaired after Low Fell road was blocked-off by police
Joicey Road, just off Durham Road in Low Fell, was blocked off for emergency repairs on Wednesday
The North East football festival helping to break down barriers and bring communities together
The fourth annual United for Sanctuary Festival saw hundreds of participants come together for refugee week 2026
New DWP rules as money could be taken from bank accounts - letters being sent out
People affected by the new rules will be receiving letters
'Highly dangerous' North East rapist who showed 'extreme levels of violence' is caged for 30 years
Darren Oxley was convicted of horrendous sexual offences by a jury after trial
ChronicleLive readers react after report finds adults feel unsupported after ADHD and autism diagnosis
ChronicleLive readers have responded in droves over reports on a lack of support after autism or ADHD diagnoses
Former professional rugby player to visit North East as he attempts 100 ultramarathons in 100 days
David ‘Jacko’ Jackson will come to the region this week as part of his gruelling world-record-breaking endurance challenge
Predator tried to strangle woman after following her into toilet during terrifying incident
The victim managed to escape the toilet and fighting back and raised the alarm
Would-be chocolate thief threatened Morrisons worker with knife after being denied booze
Gary Hughes, 43, admitted attempted robbery and possession of a knife
Northumberland chimney repairs set to begin one year after collapse
Hallstile Bank has been closed to traffic for a year - but it could be reopened
Antiques Roadshow to film at Souter Lighthouse with site closed to public for two days
The BBC One show will take over Souter Lighthouse on Friday, July 3 and Saturday, July 4
Serial burglar used electric grinder to steal cash from safe in popular Newcastle Quayside restaurant
Michael Sayers, who has a long criminal record, was captured on CCTV breaking into Tomahawk, on Newcastle's Quayside
Reform UK promises HMO crackdown in Gateshead by imposing new planning restrictions
New measures could be introduced across Gateshead that would require property owners to secure planning permission before turning family homes into HMOs
Ashington investment will provide 'much-needed' starter units for new businesses
The town is set to benefit from a new fund aimed at former coalfield communities
Staff at Wallsend care home 'delighted' at outstanding rating after first inspection
Eastside Gardens has been described by the inspector as being an "exceptional service", in its first inspection since a change in ownership
Stalker who pitched tent near terrified woman's Northumberland home left her feeling constantly watched
Ashley Hope was living in a tent in his mother's garden when he began stalking a woman who lived nearby
Concerns over Government plans to hand over taxi licensing to mayoral authority
Councillors warned the county has "unique challenges" posed by its geography