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Tesco shoppers claim Christmas 'ruined' by 'manky' turkeys
Several families have complained about the quality of Tesco Christmas turkeys, with some customers claiming the meat was 'rancid' despite being in date
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Two men believed missing in sea after people get into difficulty on Christmas Day
Emergency services were called to the beach following concerns for people in the water and a number of people were safely recovered to shore
'The best present to receive' Parents across the North East welcome beautiful babies on Christmas Day
Chronicle Live speaks to the parents of babies welcomed into the world on December 25, 2025
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King Charles issues touching tribute to wartime heroes in Christmas speech
King Charles used his Christmas message to urge the nation to 'never lose sight' of the values of the Second World War, including 'courage and sacrifice'
Hundreds of theatregoers walk out of Wizard of Oz show slammed as 'atrocious'
Theatregoers have demanded refunds after complaining about inappropriate content and poor production quality
Princess Charlotte looks like mini Queen as she hugs well-wishers at Sandringham
Princess Charlotte joined her parents and siblings for the annual Christmas Day church service in Sandringham and the young royal was on hand to greet the crowds who had turned out to meet the family
Met Office North East festive weather forecast for Boxing Day to New Year
Forecasters have said that the New Year could bring 'wintry hazards' to parts of the country following a dry and settled Christmas period
North East pub forced to close on Christmas Day due to police incident
The Queens Head had a police van parked outside on Christmas morning as it told customers it would be closed all day
When Sunderland beat Newcastle 4-0 on Christmas Day - a day before the Magpies got their revenge
Picture the scene. It’s Christmas Day. You’ve opened the presents, had your dinner. Now it’s time to go to the game.
The opening hours of North East shopping centres between Christmas and New Year
The end-of-year deals are getting closer, and these are where to check out the best options across the North East.
I went to a Tyneside Christmas community meal and realised what the festive season is all about
YMCA North Tyneside hosted a Christmas community meal in a safe, warm and joyful space for those who needed it most
Who will replace Tess and Claudia on Strictly? Star confirmed to be 'in the mix' for BBC job
A big name from the BBC and an ex Strictly Come Dancing star is said to be in line to replace Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman
North East charity gears up to raise £80,000 with the regions Christmas trees
A North East charity is gearing up to raise £80,000 by collecting and recycling Christmas trees across the North East
Newcastle Hospice gardens transformed into Winter Wonderland by staff spreading festive cheer
The Maintenance team have transformed the Marie Curie Hospice gardens which is decked out with Santa's workshop, a replica Coca Cola truck and more
Try our Christmas quiz to test your knowledge on festive films, music and food
We have put together 15 questions all about some of the most iconic things about Christmas - how many can you get right?
Over 1,000 pubs have now banned Labour MPs as tax protest escalates
More than 1,000 pubs have now banned Labour MPs from being served as part of a mass protest against tax hikes
Bin man's warning as Christmas wrapping paper recycling rules and scrunch test explained
A bin man has issued a warning to anyone throwing away wrapping paper, cards and gift bags this month
Family 'extremely disappointed' after pub cancels Christmas Day booking
A family had booked a table for Christmas Day in September, continuing a five-year tradition, but discovered their booking had been cancelled during venue renovations
Newcastle United confirm how the club is supporting local communities this Christmas
Newcastle United has outlined how the club will support communities across Tyneside this Christmas.
Heart surgery survivor creates 'magical memories' for children in hospital at Christmas
Calli Tully, 28, has dedicated years of her life to children who are in hospital over the festive period, as she was back in 2014