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Meet the ambulance worker who achieved his dream of becoming a firefighter and how you can do the same
Ambulance worker Connor Mallinson is saving lives across two blue light services
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Northumberland 7,545 acre estate surrounded by Kielder Forest up for sale at £8million
Emblehope, which is being sold through GSC Grays, offers residential, agricultural, and investment opportunities for any potential owner
Gateshead teenage chimney sweep who glassed man in neck outside pub walks free
Owen Lawson, of Gateshead, said he forgot he had the Moretti glass in his hand when he lashed out during an altercation at a pub
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Coin collectors urged to check their change as 'rarest' £1 enters circulation
The final ever coins bearing the portrait of the late Queen Elizabeth II are being released, spelling an 'exceptional opportunity' for rare coin hunters
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
LIVE North East GCSE Results Day 2025: News across Sunderland, South Tyneside & Newcastle
Today is the day pupils across the North East collect their much anticipated GCSE results.
Durham town centre building to be demolished as part of redevelopment plans
An application to demolish the entire Stanley Board School has been submitted to Durham County Council in a bid to redevelop the Front Street site
BBC says Ozzy Osbourne documentary was taken off 'to respect family's wishes'
BBC One was set to air Ozzy Osbourne: Coming Home at 9pm on 28 August but, at the last minute, the documentary was replaced by Fake Or Fortune?
Thousands urge Ofgem to block Elon Musk's Tesla from supplying electricity to UK homes
More than 8,000 people have called on Ofgem to reject Tesla's application to supply electricity to homes and businesses in England, Scotland and Wales
New study shows online influencers increase junk food cravings among teens
Poll of 4,000 children and young people found they see a lot of content about unhealthy food online and are more likely to engage with it if it's shared by influencers
Late Queen 'refused to open airport terminal' after relative stopped with guns
Lord Ivar Mountbatten, a first cousin once removed of Prince Philip, has claimed the Queen refused to open a new airport terminal after he was stopped from boarding a flight with his guns
UK household energy bills set to rise by around 1% in October, forecasters predict
The typical household energy bill is expected to rise when regulator Ofgem's new price cap comes into force
Prolific shoplifter banned from every Sainsbury's in Darlington
Kelly Greenwell, 44, has also been told she can't remain in any retail store when asked to leave
'Seagull in distress' sparks rescue effort as fire service called to North Shields
A stricken seagull was rescued by fire crews and a North East charity on Monday night
Jarrow MP says 'spine operation that highlighted other issues' is reason for expenses investigation
Kate Osborne MP said her additional use of taxis had been approved and in fact recommended by the Parliamentary Health and Wellbeing Service
Will Storm Erin bring end to sunshine in North East as weather system moves towards UK
The North East’s spell of sunshine may be about to break as Storm Erin moves across the Atlantic towards the UK.
EuroMillions results LIVE: Winning Lottery numbers for Tuesday, August 19
The winning EuroMillions and National Lottery Thunderball numbers for Tuesday, August 19 - live breaking updates below
Four taken to hospital after car overturns in crash in Gateshead street
North East Ambulance Service took four people to hospital following a crash that saw a car end up on its side in Gateshead
Lancashire shoplifter banned from all B&M stores in UK jailed for breaching order
A prolific shoplifter from Lancashire has been jailed after breaching a criminal behaviour order banning him from all B&M stores in the UK.
Man arrested after 'short police pursuit' sees A1 Western Bypass lane closed
A man in his 60s was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving