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Newcastle sex offender struck again on train to London and left victim in tears

Stephen Denison previously groped a schoolchild at a bus stop and tried to hug and kiss a woman in a church

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Plans for huge Northumberland business sites with potential for 6,000 jobs

The Northumberland Strategic Investment Site and nearby Ashwood Business Park have both been showcased to investors

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Government will adopt North East Mayor's Kids Go Free bus initiative

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has now announced free travel on buses for children this August

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'Abhorrent' Northumberland robber attacked terrified 79-year-old woman in her own home

Geoffrey O'Brien forced his way into the pensioner's home in Ashington and grabbed and dragged her

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Tribute to 'inspiring man' Sir Bobby Robson as doctor highlights the power of lifesaving cancer clinical trials

The late Sir Bobby Robson will lend his name to the new cancer trials institute on Tyneside.

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Government decision on Blyth Relief Road funding expected in the next month

It is expected that the long-awaited project will be completed in 2029

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Elswick hammer attack latest as six suspects ruled out of probe that put man behind bars for life

Victim Niamh Cunningham was left with devastating injuries after the attack at her Newcastle home

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Reform councillor becomes the new leader of Sunderland City Council and he's named his cabinet

Councillor Chris Eynon, who represents the Redhouse ward, will lead the local authority

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'Prolific thieves' who targeted sheds in South Tyneside and 'caused distress' in community avoid prison

Paul Carr, 44, and Glenn McCarthy, 39, targeted the sheds of addresses in Marina Drive, South Shields in July last year

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Winning Lotto and Thunderball numbers for Wednesday's £8.3m lottery jackpot

We have everything you need to know about the Lotto and Thunderball draws for Wednesday, May 13

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Lotto results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for Wednesday, May 20

The winning National Lottery numbers for tonight's Lotto and Thunderball draws

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Gateshead Labour group announces new leadership after 'terrible' local election results

Two councillors are set to lead the Labour Group in Gateshead Council

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Busy section of the Metro to be closed for three days so emergency repairs can be carried out

The affected line connects Newcastle and North Tyneside

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Former Newcastle Lord Mayor reflects on the 'return of hate' almost 50 years after his father's racist murder

The death of Azizur Rahman was a dark day for the North East

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Brave shopkeeper who fled war-torn Sri Lanka locks alleged robbers in North Shields newsagents for an hour

Kamsha Sivakaran says she is repeatedly targeted while trying to run her business

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Bodies of 38 including infants found during building work in Cardigan

The bodies are believed to date back to the 12th century

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Topless van driver fled after hitting car in Gateshead and leaving two people injured

The van driver left the scene of the collision on foot

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Funeral notices in the Chronicle last week including tributes to a cherished friend

A selection of tributes to people who have passed away around the North East

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Sunderland protest LIVE: Updates as Nigerian community call for councillor to resign over social media posts

Glenn Gibbins has been suspended from Reform UK and is now standing as an independent councillor

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Outrage as parking charges to be introduced at Northumberland beauty spot

Planning permission has been granted for an ANPR camera at the Northumberlandia car park but residents are unhappy