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Meet the North East mum hoping to bring home UK beauty crown this bank holiday weekend
Bethany Louise Hughes is representing the North East in the national Miss Glamour UK final
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Inside life of Lioness Jill Scott including net worth and heartbreaking wedding admission
Lioness Jill Scott is set to play in Soccer Aid 2026 — but away from the pitch, here's everything you need to know about her
Funeral notices in the Chronicle this week including tributes to a loving husband and devoted dad
A selection of tributes to people who have passed away around the North East
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Man spat at housing officer months after eviction from North Shields home
A housing officer was spat on by a former tenant who help a grudge after being evicted - when the pair happened to cross paths months later in the street
Man dies after using 'detox' drug made from 'poisonous frog'
Kristian Trend, 40, is believed to have collapsed at his flat after taking a substance known as Kambo, traditionally used in South America for purging ceremonies
Power of attorney and will warning ahead of HMRC pension rule change next year
Financial experts are urging families to review their estate planning ahead of April 2027, when pensions are expected to become part of estates for inheritance tax purposes
Northumberland teen 'just wants to help people' after spending four months in hospital
Cody Stuart is back on his feet after being hospitalised with a rare infection which attacked his white blood cells and right lung
Weather maps show 35C heatwave before UK temperatures could plunge to 0C in June
The Met Office says the UK could be in for a week-long heatwave with temperatures hitting 35C, but weather models suggest a dramatic temperature drop could follow in June
19 wonderful Dogs Trust canines looking for their forever homes in the North East
Here are the beautiful pups hoping to find their forever home in the North East.
Ouseburn Farm celebrates 50 years at heart of Newcastle as community asked to share memories
The charity is hoping to create a film using archives from over years and is asking members of the public to share their stories
Motability update for drivers who haven't yet downloaded app on their phone
Drivers might not realise they can access services for free using the app
Woman arrested in North East 'murder' probe as police hunt second suspect
A woman has been arrested and a second suspect is sought in relation to a suspected murder in Middlesbrough.
Police renew appeal to find missing Newcastle man who travelled to Liverpool
Stuart, 54, has not been seen since Tuesday
Gateshead police incident RECAP: Man arrested after armed cops descend on street
A heavy police presence was seen on Grange Crescent on Sunday morning with people instructed to avoid the area
'Eyesore' mast on North East greenbelt rejected as councillors reassure plans not linked to new homes
Council officers believe the proposals would be "incongrous and intrusive" on the Greenside landscape.
Key details as teen arrested after armed police descend on Gateshead street
An 18-year-old man has been arrested after police descended on Grange Crescent on Sunday morning
Wildlife lover creates adorable LEGO Puffin set inspired by Northumberland coastline
Steve Thomas has designed and created an adorable LEGO puffin set - but needs supporters to help the idea become an official sold product
RSPCA warning to dog owners over common mistake using damp towels in heatwave
The RSPCA has issued a warning to dog owners who use damp towels to cool their pets on hot days, as placing them incorrectly could trap heat and worsen their condition
Cruise passengers warned of 'banned' luxury accessory that could be confiscated
Multiple cruise operators have introduced new rules in 2026 to ensure passenger safety on board, with certain behaviours now resulting in fines, bans, or removal from the ship entirely
Met Office verdict on how long heatwave will last as North East forecast to hit 30C
Forecasters have said that there is 'a lot of warm and dry weather' on the way in the coming weeks as the UK sees record-breaking temperatures this Bank Holiday weekend