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North East nursery sold for first time in 30 years
Abacus Day Nursery established in 1996 has been sold to one of the UK’s leading award-winning nursery groups
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Thousands of UK train passengers to save £126 after railcard rule change on March 1
New eligibility rules will be introduced in phases, starting from this Sunday, which will open up the scheme to more railway passengers
Energy price cap and what it means for North East households
Newly-announced price cap is set to see bills drop by £117
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North East foodbank facing £300 parking fines at Tesco including one for being 51 seconds over
A North East foodbank has been slapped with three £100 parking fines from UKPC while collecting donations at Tesco, with one ticket issued for being just 51 seconds over the 10-minute limit
Knife killer who murdered 9-year-old during hula hoop game jailed for life
Deividas Skebas, 26, was convicted of the murder of Lilia Valutyte, 9, who was stabbed in the heart while playing with a hula hoop in Lincolnshire
Meet the Newcastle bus driver with 55 years of service who has been invited to Royal Garden Party
Stagecoach bus driver Norman Fullard began his career in February 1971
Health minister agrees to meet with MP over County Durham breast cancer failings
Lola McEvoy MP raised the breast cancer failings identified at the County Durham and Darlington NHS Trust with ministers this week
Armed police at Leeds hospital after man shot and two arrested
Armed officers and forensics were spotted at Leeds General Infirmary after a man in his late twenties presented at the hospital with injuries consistent with a firearm discharge
Man arrested after two enter Manchester mosque 'armed with weapons'
One man arrested and search underway for second after two men entered mosque during Ramadan prayers carrying weapons
New UK passport rule costing some British travellers £589 now in effect
Some UK passport holders are facing a new £589 charge after a rule change has come into effect
How revamped Gateshead Old Town Hall could look after major boost for derelict landmark's restoration
A huge restoration of Gateshead’s derelict former town hall moved a step closer to reality on Tuesday.
Gut Wealth 25% off ends soon – last chance to save (aff)
Gut Wealth’s 25% introductory discount runs until March 8. The orange-flavoured digestive supplement with 900+ reviews is currently reduced for new customers – but the limited-time offer expires soon.
Jubilant Newcastle United fans celebrate as side reach Champions League knockout stage
ChronicleLive photographer Iain Buist was there to capture the action on the pitch and atmosphere in the stands
BBC expert says state pensioners sent HMRC letters 'for first time' and 'don't ignore'
BBC Morning Live expert Colletta Smith warns three types of HMRC letters are being sent out particularly affecting pensioners
State pensioners can get £20,070 tax-free Personal Allowance from HMRC
State pensioners can effectively increase their tax-free income to £20,070 by combining the £12,570 Personal Allowance with HMRC's rent-a-room scheme, which offers £7,500 tax-free rental income
New £500 rule change set for every household with driveway from April 1
The Department for Transport has announced that grants for households and businesses installing EV chargepoints will rise by more than 40% to £500 from April 1
Wood burner ban update as UK minister issues key statement
Ministers have confirmed no final decision has been made on banning wood burners, but stricter emission standards are proposed for new stoves amid air pollution concerns
North East Mayor commits over £3m to redevelopment of Gateshead Old Town Hall apartment plans
North East Mayor Kim McGuinness has pledged over £3m to the development of apartments within the old Gateshead Town Hall.
Tributes to former North East teacher and 'pillar of community' hit by car outside Silverlink M&S
Rita Grimshaw, from Whitley Bay, died after being struck by a car outside Marks and Spencer at Silverlink in North Tyneside
North East households could save around £117 on energy bills after major change
Price cap drop set to see home energy bills fall by 7% from April