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Newcastle council 'absolutely committed' to regeneration one year on from tower block demolition
It is more than a year since the old Hexham House tower block, in Walker, was blown up
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Inside the Chronicle and Journal's hopes, plans and campaigns for 2026
Happy New Year to all our readers - here are just a few of the things we are planning to campaign for and keep you informed about in 2026
Met Office North East forecast for New Year's Day ahead of freezing temperatures
As you spend your bank holiday your way, here's the weather you can expect
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Names and faces of North East criminals starting 2026 behind bars
Many offenders found themselves behind bars over the festive season for crimes including murder, rape, sexual assault and death by dangerous driving
Inside the huge Tyne Bridge restoration project ahead of ‘big year’ in 2026
The next 12 months will see more fully restored sections of the Tyne Bridge unveiled to the public and big changes as engineers prepare to move up its famous arch
North East former mineworkers to receive first pension increase with £100 a week uplift
More than 4,000 former North East mineworkers and pit staff will receive their first pension increase
'Just 10 minutes of exercise could fight cancer' say Newcastle researchers
Exercise can send 'molecular messages' to help tackle cancer cells, researchers said.
Carabao Cup parade, Mercury Prize and Sam Fender gigs - why Newcastle 'is the best city in the world'
The city successfully also hosted the MOBOs and the Mercury Prize
In pictures: Thousands take on HogmanHoway 5k NYE run created by Steve Cram in Newcastle
The HogmanHoway run started and ended at Newcastle Civic Centre on New Year's Eve
Happy New Year, Newcastle! Fireworks light up the Quayside for Howaymanay displays
Crowds of people gathered along the banks of the River Tyne in Newcastle and Gateshead for two separate fireworks displays
Winter Lights back on at Alnwick Garden in time for New Year's Eve after power cut caused cancellation
The event was cancelled on Tuesday due to a power outage in the area
Northumberland school to remain closed after Christmas holidays due to flooding
The SEND school opened in Blyth in 2023
British tourists caught up in horror head-on train crash at Machu Picchu
Two trains collided head-on along the railway line that ferries tourists to the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu in Peru, with the crash killing the driver of one of the locomotives
New Year 5k run will match Newcastle with other world cities, says Olympic medallist Steve Cram
The first HogmanHoway 5K race will take place in Newcastle city centre on New Year's Eve
Calls for extra carriages on Northumberland Line receive rail minister backing
Northern say any additions are challenging due to the availability of rolling stock and capacity at Newcastle Central Station
Radio 1 Big Weekend investment plans as North East park set for major upgrades
Transport and infrastructure improvements around Herrington Country Park are planned ahead of hosting Radio 1’s Big Weekend next May
Meadow Well child traumatised by firework attack to watch New Year's display from home
North Tyneside toddler Nevaeh was traumatised by a firework attack and frightening scenes on the Meadow Well estate on Bonfire Night
North East pub licence reinstated after police claim staff 'misled' investigation
The pub has been allowed to reopen with new safety measures following a violent attack that left a man needing brain surgery
Fans urged to plan ahead as Metros off for New Year's Day Sunderland vs Man City clash
Sunderland take on Man City in the Premier League on Thursday, but those who usually travel to games by Metro will have to find an alternative
North East university students speak out on spiking fears as police strengthen response
A survey by Durham's Police and Crime Commissioner Joy Allen found that around seven in 10 Durham University students surveyed said spiking should be a clear priority for the police