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Boots pharmacies confirm Christmas opening hours as many NHS practices close for holiday
The pharmacy chain offer ways to ensure you get the medication you need over the holidays
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NHS warning ahead of Christmas urges people to act soon to avoid last-minute panic
The notice goes out ahead of a Christmas rush at pharmacies
'Railway enthusiasts' dream': 10 pictures of train carriage converted into luxury holiday cottage for sale
Property hunters have the chance to snap up a railway enthusiasts' dream home at a bargain price – after a train carriage converted into a luxury holiday cottage went up for sale for just £70,000.
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Multimillion-pound scheme could power homes and public buildings around Sunderland
The heat network will see Sunderland City Council working 1Energy on a heat network in the city centre
We’re hoping to give pets a home this festive season with the ‘12 Strays of Christmas’
A North East animal shelter has launched its ‘12 Strays of Christmas’ campaign.
Vacant Gateshead bowling green set to be handed to community organisation
A vacant bowling green in Rowlands Gill could soon be handed over to a local community group
Plans to expand street light improvements across Gateshead
Now work has been done on the worst lit streets, Gateshead Council will base its next phase of improvements on feedback
North East drugs and guns gang sentenced to 70 years as man who fled UK brought to justice
Simon Lancaster has joined Shaun Monaghan, James Ramshaw, Bryn Bowden, Steven Graham and James White behind bars
Police appeal for help finding missing Newcastle teenager, 13, not seen for four days
Police officers are searching for missing teenager Tayyemullah - known to friends as Zack
Youngsters given a festive surprise at the RVI's Children's ward
The Newcastle Magic Circle brought a special magical visitor to light up the RVI’s children’s wards
‘Trusted lieutenant’ in a North East organised crime group put behind bars
A major player in an organised crime group who hid weapons at a "nana's house" has been jailed for almost 15 years over a string of drugs offences.
How a climbing tower has made a huge difference to the lives of one Northumberland family
Our 12 Days of Sunshine series to support the Chronicle Sunshine Fund's Christmas equipment appeal continues, as one Northumberland family describe how the equipment they were funded for little Ethan, 6, has been "a godsend"
North East restaurant owner 'bitterly disappointed' after safe stolen and emptied in early hours break-in
Intruders broke into Blacks Corner in East Boldon and stole the safe, which was found emptied of its contents in a nearby park
UK households warned over Christmas light rule that could land £5,000 fine
Property experts are warning homeowners that overly bright or disruptive Christmas lights could be reported as a statutory nuisance, potentially leading to council action and fines of up to £5,000
DWP to 'exclude' one major benefit from bank account checks
The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed that one benefit will be 'explicitly' excluded from its bank account checks, despite calls not to launch mass surveillance of bank accounts
HMRC tax free allowance increased to £16,320 for some UK households
HMRC's Rent a Room Scheme lets you earn £7,500 tax-free on top of your £12,570 Personal Allowance, giving you up to £20,070 in tax-free income if you let out a furnished room in your home
DVLA warning for all drivers who passed their test before 2015
The DVLA has reminded drivers who passed their test before 2015 that photocard driving licences must be renewed every 10 years, with online renewal costing £14.
Girl, 10, killed alongside dad in caravan fire 'likely awake' when it broke out, inquest told
An assessment of the caravan park found that that everything was well maintained
Plans for new 99-home estate gets the go-ahead near North East school with parking issues
The new estate will include a mix of bungalows and two, three, four, and five-bedroom homes, including several available at an affordable rate
Northumberland darts star backs cancer charity ahead of World Darts Championship
Chris Dobey of Bedlington is getting ready for the World Darts Championship at London's Alexandra Palace, which begins this week