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Two men arrested in North East murder investigation after man, 22, found dead
Two men have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a 22-year-old man was found dead inside a house in Dyke House, Hartlepool
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I'm A Celebrity camp punished after Alex Scott found with contraband salt
I'm a Celebrity stars have been punished by jungle bosses after Alex Scott was caught with contraband salt in camp
I'm A Celebrity's 'sickest ever' Bushtucker trial set to terrify campmates
I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! bosses have devised one of the most terrifying Bushtucker Trials ever - and it's set to leave the campmates shaken
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Eight types of long Covid identified in new research - full list of symptoms
Long Covid is a chronic condition that involves a range of symptoms that persist for at least three months after having Covid-19, the infection caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus
UK drivers warned to 'brace for shock at petrol pumps from Wednesday'
The 5p cut on fuel duty has been in place since 2022 and has helped keep prices relatively stable at the pumps to provide households with support amid cost of living struggles
Tyneside grandad hit neighbour over the head with rubber mallet after 'red mist descended'
Mark Purvis, of Jarrow, and the victim had made a series of complaints about each other before it led to violence last year
Major metal firm with North East site files for liquidation as 650 jobs at risk
The company currently operates an office in Hartlepool.
Love Actually star sadly dies as daughter makes heartbreaking statement
Jill Freud, the Love Actually actress who inspired Lucy in The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe, has died aged 98. Her daughter Emma Freud has paid tribute to her extraordinary life
Full list of prostate cancer symptoms as David Cameron reveals diagnosis
Former Prime Minister David Cameron has revealed he was diagnosed with prostate cancer in the past year, and has now backed a targeted screening programme for the disease
Thank you - the Chronicle Sunshine Fund Question of Sport raised over £14,500 for North East children
The Chronicle Sunshine Fund's annual Question of Sport quiz was held at Newcastle's Grand Hotel Gosforth Park
Drivers who do over 8,900 miles a year face major £267 change from Wednesday
The Department for Transport (DfT) is considering a pay-per-mile system for electric vehicles (EVs) from 2028, with drivers potentially having to pay a supplement based on how far they had driven that year on top of their annual road tax, or vehicle excise duty (VED)
DWP to launch 'zero tolerance' benefit crackdown in the next 48 hours
Rachel Reeves is set to launch a crackdown on benefit fraud from Wednesday at the same time as the DWP lifts the two-child limit for benefits
Government told to put £20 tax on kitchen knives to deter knife crime
Former circuit judge Nic Madge has written to the Chancellor calling for a tax of around £20 on pointed knives to discourage consumers from using them
Flood alert issued for North East as large waves and strong winds to batter coast
The flood alert for Monday covers the North Sea area from St Mary's Lighthouse in Whitley Bay to North Hartlepool
Newcastle shot drama with all star cast becomes Netflix smash as viewers rush to binge it
A Channel 5 drama shot in Newcastle and the wider North East last year has just become a huge hit on Netflix
Warning after 'high number' of phones reported stolen at Newcastle Arena concert
Paul Blackbourn's brand new iPhone 17 Pro Max was reported stolen to police following a show at Newcastle's Utilita Arena
Tyne Pedestrian and Cyclist Tunnel restoration saga cost £11m more than planned
The refurbishment of the Tyne Pedestrian and Cyclist Tunnel turned into a saga which lasted more than a decade to complete and its final costs have now been confirmed
British Gas says doing quick task each morning makes house warmer and cuts bills
Energy supplier has shared an energy-saving tip that could help customers save money on their bills
Motability PIP car scheme update as campaigners warn over 'plans to limit'
The Motability scheme is reportedly being targeted by Chancellor Rachel Reeves and £3,000 in extra costs could be added
Money taken from criminals reinvested into North East as part of £100,000 safer streets fund
Northumbria’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Susan Dungworth, has launched a new £100,000 Commissioner’s Community Fund with the aim to make communities feel safer, stronger, and more connected