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Kate Middleton's family embrace her in new photos after Three Peaks Challenge
The Princess of Wales completed the Three Peaks Challenge last weekend to raise funds for a cancer charity and "explore life beyond diagnosis"
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Police release statement as woman fights for life in hospital after North Tyneside crash
A police investigation has been launched after a pedestrian was seriously injured in a collision on Sunday morning
Death notices and funeral announcements in The Chronicle this week with tributes to beloved family members
A selection of tributes to people who have passed away around the North East
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Mum who lost teeth in brutal mistaken identity attack desperately tries to raise cash for new smile
Joanne Bennett also suffers from chronic pain in her jaw and unstable teeth
Tyneside mum says ADHD is a 'strength' helping to power her award-winning small business
Jen Fowler said she had learned to see how living with ADHD had helped her, rather than holding her back.
'We'll be a very torn household' - Newcastle Mexican restaurant owners divided ahead of World Cup match
Family loyalties will mean the husband and wife team behind Chucho's in Byker will be on different sides of the fence as England play Mexico
One person taken to hospital after North Tyneside crash resulted in road closure
Emergency services were called to Benton following a collision at the junction of Benton Lane and Goathland Avenue
When Queen rocked St James Park in 1986: Readers share memories of the show 40 years on
38,000 fans packed the home of Newcastle United to watch Freddie Mercury and the boys in concert.
Newcastle dad-to-be calls for better paternity leave as financial pressures see men miss 'crucial early weeks'
Mark Ferries has joined a campaign for better paternity leave as dad's "can't afford it on the current rates of paternity leave"
Drunk Newcastle Airport passenger PAVA sprayed while trying to board flight to visit dying gran
Brian Harkness had been drinking vodka in Newcastle International Airport at 5am and took exception to being refused on a Jet2 flight to Alicante
Beloved Northumberland train station bookshop celebrates 35th anniversary
Mary and Stuart Manley set up Barter Books in one room of the former Alnwick Railway Station in June 1991, and in that time it's grown into a Northumberland institution that brings visitors in from around the world.
North Tyneside crash LIVE: Person taken to hospital and air ambulance called
Crash investigators are at the scene of an incident on the junction of Benton Road and Goathland Avenue - live updates below
Key details as person taken to hospital following Benton crash with air ambulance called
A police Forensic Collision Investigation Unit and specialist paramedic were among the emergency services attending the scene at the junction near Four Lane Ends on Sunday
Iceland shoppers on State Pension see £5,000 DWP benefits boost with new service
The supermarket chain has launched a free Benefits Boost service to help older customers aged 66 and over check and claim DWP financial support, including Pension Credit
Atorvastatin warning as NHS issues advice on 'serious' side effects
Atorvastatin is a type of statin that is used to lower cholesterol in the blood - but the NHS has issued advice to those taking the medication about side effects and drug interactions to be aware of
North East cricket match abandoned after runaway bull storms playing field
The bull charged at players and forced the match between Burnopfield CC and Hetton Lyons to a halt on Saturday evening as it evaded capture attempts
Prisoner slashed cell mate's face with plastic fork in unprovoked North East jail attack
Khalid Mohamed, 45, slashed his cell mate's face with a plastic fork while serving a prison sentence
Inmates at 'out of control' UK prison in 'frenzied attack' on cellmate
Bobby Castor, 18, took part in three separate attacks using makeshift toothbrush weapons
Full list of who is exempt from paying £180 BBC TV licence fee
The BBC TV licence fee costs £180 a year for most UK households, but some people may be eligible for a full or partial discount
Thug punched partner and shouted 'I will destroy you' inside Newcastle chemist
Andrew Patterson assaulted his girlfriend in front of shocked staff and customers