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Tributes to four men killed in UK car crash as families share heartbreaking messages
The families of Jack Diggle, 23, Benjamin Dooley, 23, Andrew Roberts, 24, and Craig Shackleton-Brady, 26, have issued heartfelt tributes to the four men who lost their lives in the fatal Huyton crash on Liverpool Road
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Man who set fire to a homeless person is found dead at HMP Northumberland
Khaled Hassan was found unresponsive in his cell after inhaling a drug known as Spice, a report into his death found
Berlin Pride van attack suspect shot and killed, police confirm
A van crashed into people celebrating Berlin's Pride event killing one person and injuring at least 16 others
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County Durham man who 'almost died from drinking' now transforming people's lives after loss of mum
Five years sober, Paul Woodhouse is now transforming other people's lives as a therapist and personal trainer
New drowning prevention strategy released - how it can help you Stay Water Safe
Water Safety England has shared the details of this new initiative, which aims to address the 'long-standing and preventable' cause of death
Photo released of wanted man after two North East 'shootings'
Ethan Burke is wanted by police in connection with two alleged shootings earlier this week
Funeral notices in the Chronicle this week including tributes to a much loved dad who passed away in Turkey
A selection of tributes to people who have passed away around the North East
Kira Cousins breaks silence on fake baby scandal and confesses all
Kira Cousins, 23, has spoken out for the first time since she was exposed for pretending a plastic doll was her newborn baby, tricking her boyfriend Jamie Gardner and her family into believing she was pregnant
Where £20m fund for 'doubly disadvantaged' Tyneside communities should be spent according to residents
Community centre, pavements, and youth activities are high on the list of priorities for the people of Percy Main.
All the key Andy Burnham announcements in his first week as Prime Minister
The new PM, who took over the reins on July 20, has made some crucial announcements, from a VAT cut on electricity bills to a £2 cap on bus fares in England
North East swimming club offers water safety sessions to children and parents in bid to prevent deaths
There is understood to have been four deaths on the North East coast this month
'Heart donor gave me a new life' says North East mum after 'very special' sporting event
Louise McLellan, 56, had a heart transplant at the Freeman Hospital 12 years ago.
'One-of-a-kind' Newcastle care worker celebrates 30 years of service
Kelly Ward began working at Eothen Care Home in Gosforth as apprentice aged 16
UK Foreign Office issues 'remain vigilant' warning after Berlin Pride attack
One person was killed and at least 16 others were injured after the incident in the German capital on Saturday
Tyneside bowls club continue to make the game accessible to all in the community
Tyneside bowls club continue to make the game accessible to all in the community
Met Office maps show 'very warm' weather with North East hitting 27C this week
Wednesday is expected to be a warm day in the North East, though not as hot as locations in southern parts of the UK
Gateshead Flyover demolition update as 'challenging stage' begins with major road closure
From 8pm on Saturday, the Park Lane roundabout will now be closed until August 21, with drivers being urged to avoid the area
North East mum's passion for motherhood sparks hypnobirthing business
'Being a mum of three with minimal support I know how physically and emotionally challenging it is to survive it'
Full list of Newcastle airport rules over carrying liquids in hand luggage
Here is a round-up of the rules for carrying liquids in your hand luggage, including the amount you can take and whether it has to be in clear plastic bags
Andy Burnham £15,000 personal tax allowance update - as expert confirms 2 choices
Prime Minister told on BBC show the £12,570 limit could be increased 'just for state pensioners'