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'Voyeur' doctor has suspension extended and told he poses 'worryingly unclear' risk
Dr George Zeng was convicted of a crime of voyeurism in 2023. He has had his suspension from the medical register extended.
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Ouseburn flats development hits buffers as inspector backs council decision to reject plans
Plans to build a 57-apartment complex on a site in Lime Street were refused approval by Newcastle City Council in 2023 and its developer has now also lost an appeal
Death notices and funeral announcements in The Newcastle Chronicle last week
A selection of tributes to people who have passed away around the North East
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North Tyneside woman's life 'flashed before her eyes' when confronted by masked gunman in her home
Craig Irving, of Walker and Clark Morrison, of Wallsend, were wearing balaclavas and carrying what the woman believed was a double barrel shotgun and a sword in her home in Forest Hall
Crowne Plaza investigation call after owner racked up £40m debt on council loans
Newcastle City Council made a controversial series of loans to the owners of the Crowne Plaza over the years and has now taken over the four-star site itself after the company built up a huge debt
Northumberland Wildlife Trust hopes new bull can boost wildlife on Rothbury Estate
Casanova is a red Luing bull, which grazes grassland and moorland in a way that can benefit other species
North East families to benefit from 27 school-based nurseries offering new places from September
As part of the government's School-Based Nursery Capital Grant, the first wave of 300 school-based nurseries has been confirmed
Brave Whitburn dad ran at robber 'like a charging rhino' when he threatened to rape his children
Michael Swinhoe made vile threats to a dad in South Tyneside while he tried to steal his car as he left home to do the school run
Newcastle children still waiting 15 weeks too long for special educational needs assessment
Newcastle City Council is still some way from meeting the statutory 20-week deadline to produce an education, health and care plan (EHCP) for children
Deported Albanian cannabis farmer jailed again after entering UK illegally for second time in lorry
Kristjan Kaza, 29, was jailed for 22 months for entering the UK in breach of a deportation order
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It's not everyday you get an invitation from the Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to attend 10 Downing Street
Well it’s not everyday you get a personal invitation from the Prime Minister to attend a reception at 10 Downing Street.
Newcastle pensioner's fear of losing 'vital community hub' at Morrisons cafe facing closure
Planned closure of the in-store cafe has sparked concern over the loss of a cherished social space to residents and community groups
North East darts player gets chance to play Luke Humphries after winning national competition
Nile ‘Hotshot’ Gott claimed first place in the Marston’s Cool Hand Cup, winning £5,000 and the opportunity to play against Luke Humphries
EuroMillions results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for Tuesday's £14m jackpot
We will be bringing live breaking updates and results from the National Lottery's EuroMillions and Thunderball draw on Tuesday, April 1
Abseilers worked through the night on spectacular Eddie Howe flag unveiling at Newcastle cup parade
Paul Farrier and his team say that hanging the flag was a 'massive job' and a job they'll never, ever forget
Gateshead photographer who served in Royal Navy during Second World War celebrates 100th birthday
Roy Elwood has celebrated his 100th birthday alongside family in Whickham
Wallsend pub quiz runner-up left the winner needing hospital treatment after attack
Sam Grant, who was already on a suspended sentence for causing serious injury to a pensioner by careless driving, has been jailed for two assaults
'Amber alert' issued as firefighters tackle wildfire in Northumberland woodland
Fire crews are currently on scene at Otterburn Camp after a fire in a wooded area
Newcastle Grainger Market upgrades to make it less 'anonymous' for those who have no idea it's there
Council bosses have promised to make Newcastle’s beloved Grainger Market less “anonymous” as part of a multi-million pound upgrade.
Man arrested in 'illegal money lending' investigation as police launch dawn raid in Sunderland
A 47-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of illegal money lending in Sunderland