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Northumberland town council clash with Police and Crime Commissioner over anti-social behaviour
Councillors are concerned about police cover and anti-social behaviour
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Young woman had to learn to walk and talk again after serious County Durham crash
Tilly, now 23, remained in a coma for eight days and spent three months in hospital
Alnwick Garden celebrates 25th anniversary as report reveals £400m impact
The Alnwick Garden has welcomed more than nine million people through its gates since opening in 2021
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Newcastle care home praised for 'exceptional' care retains 'Outstanding' CQC rating
Tyne Grange was rated 'Outstanding' by CQC following an inspection in February 2026
Callous Newcastle brute smashed ex over head with hammer after laughing as she had seizure
Abubaka Wahed subjected his former partner to a shocking attack after an argument during a visit to his flat
Northumberland village gets green light for solar farm that could power 300 homes
The solar farm in Acomb will be made up of 1,656 panels on farmland to the east of Acomb Common
Plea for information after two badly neglected dogs found in rural Northumberland
Two similar dogs were also found nearby earlier this year, prompting fears of a wider welfare issue
A1 crash LIVE: Road reopens after 'multiple vehicle' collision involving lorry near Stannington
The A1 was closed in both directions between Stannington in Northumberland and Seaton Burn in North Tyneside
Winning Lotto and Thunderball numbers for Wednesday's £12m lottery jackpot
We have everything you need to know about the Lotto and Thunderball draws for Wednesday, June 3
Lotto results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for Wednesday, June 3
The winning National Lottery numbers for tonight's Lotto and Thunderball draws
Channel 5 star Stephen Tompkinson's whirlwind romance with on-screen partner
Stephen Tompkinson stars in the new Channel 5 drama The Fortune, but viewers may recognise him from another well-known show.
Five people taken to hospital after multi-vehicle collision involving lorry on the A1
The A1 remains closed in both directions between Stannington in Northumberland and Seaton Burn in North Tyneside
The moment teens open fire with guns at Tyneside Metro station in act of frightening stupidity
John Tyas and Kai Gray left members of the public terrified
Section of A1 closed in both directions after crash involving lorry near Stannington - key details
The Northbound and Southbound carriageways are closed between Stannington and Seaton Burn
Coroner questions lack of warning signs at spot where Whitley Bay teen was swept into the sea
13-year-old Edie Smart tragically died in July last year
Northumberland pub closed and boarded up with owners looking for new tenant
The Falcon Inn in Prudhoe was pictured boarded up on Tuesday
Funeral notices in the Chronicle last week including tributes to a much loved granny
A selection of tributes to people who have passed away around the North East
The Gateshead Quays arena saga, its troubled history, and what comes next
The vision of a new arena built on the Gateshead Quayside has been floated around for years, but the prominent site remains little more than a hole in the ground
North Shields business appoints new boss - based 250 miles away
Blu Sky Accounting's new managing director will run the firm from Banbury in Oxfordshire
'Stupid' teenagers spotted firing guns from the hip at Tyneside Metro station
John Tyas and Kai Gray left Metro passengers alarmed after shooting pellets from imitation firearms