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Trump's Iran war tensions erupt as France 'preparing for terror attack on London'
French diplomats in the capital have carried out a 'crisis management' exercise
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'63 days' council tax rule change but 'core problem remains'
Reforms to council tax have been announced this week
How long can leftovers stay in fridge? BBC expert gives 'maximum rule'
Dr Xand van Tulleken was speaking on BBC Morning Live about fridge safety and gave clear advice on how long you can keep leftovers
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Over 30% of adults in Gateshead have GCSE or below as highest qualification, report finds
Just over three out of 10 adults in Gateshead have no higher qualification than passing GCSEs
Gateshead thug threatened to hurt officers then bit one on arm
Christopher McIntyre was already on a community order for a racially-aggravated public order offence when he assaulted the constable
Newcastle teacher wins award for 'inspiring' heritage walking tours of Kenton
Alasdair Bright was selected by judges for his inspiring heritage walking tours of Kenton which have been translated into over 20 languages reflecting the local community
'Opportunistic' burglar causes terror after smashing into home of sleeping Tyneside family
Lee Hepplewhite left a mum terrified after she heard him running down the stairs as her child and partner slept
North East thug caved in man's head with dumbbell leaving him with fractures and 58 stitches
Jordan Klein attacked the victim in his own home in an unprovoked attack
1900s and 1950s Town engager roles among the jobs currently being advertised at Beamish Museum
The open air museum in County Durham has announced a range of season job opportunities
One of the two men who chopped down Sycamore Gap released from prison to serve sentence at home
Adam Carruthers was sentenced to four years and three months in prison in July last year
Hapless burglars caught red-handed stealing copper piping from Gateshead pub
Timothy Fairrie and his accomplices set off an alarm when they broke into the Greyhound pub, in Felling, and were found inside by officers
Pet sitter sentenced for dog abuse caught on camera during £1,400 holiday care
Paige Williams and Bradley Archer were paid to look after three dogs, two cats and two birds while the owners were on a four-week holiday - but were caught on camera mistreating the animals
BBC reveals plans to cut 2,000 jobs in biggest downsize in 15 years
The BBC is to cut 2,000 jobs as it tries to reduce costs by 10% over the next three years
North East stab victim says 'I don't know how I'm still here' after being knifed in neck by housemate
Migrant Adam Ahmed was jailed for 27 years for ferocious attack on Leon Askew and another neighbour in Sunderland
Lotto results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for Wednesday, April 15
The winning National Lottery numbers for tonight's Lotto and Thunderball draws
Newcastle Gogglebox child star looks so grown-up several years after show debut
A former Gogglebox star grew up in front of our screens - but where is she now? Here's everything you need to know...
Gateshead Tories 'rebuilding' despite only 14 candidates ahead of local election
Gateshead's all out election is set for May and all 66 seats are up for grabs
Funeral notices in the Chronicle last week including tributes to a 'beloved son' aged 22
A selection of tributes to people who have passed away around the North East
Three prisoners accidentally released per week by government, figures show
The Ministry of Justice said 179 inmates were wrongly released between April 2025 and March 2026
Plans to build house on 'eyesore' site in Northumberland village on hold over concerns
Councillors could were unable to reach a decision on the planning application for the derelict site in Riding Mill