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North East thug caved in man's head with dumbbell leaving him with fractures and 58 stitches
Jordan Klein attacked the victim in his own home in an unprovoked attack
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1900s and 1950s Town engager roles among the jobs currently being advertised at Beamish Museum
The open air museum in County Durham has announced a range of season job opportunities
One of the two men who chopped down Sycamore Gap released from prison to serve sentence at home
Adam Carruthers was sentenced to four years and three months in prison in July last year
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Hapless burglars caught red-handed stealing copper piping from Gateshead pub
Timothy Fairrie and his accomplices set off an alarm when they broke into the Greyhound pub, in Felling, and were found inside by officers
Pet sitter sentenced for dog abuse caught on camera during £1,400 holiday care
Paige Williams and Bradley Archer were paid to look after three dogs, two cats and two birds while the owners were on a four-week holiday - but were caught on camera mistreating the animals
BBC reveals plans to cut 2,000 jobs in biggest downsize in 15 years
The BBC is to cut 2,000 jobs as it tries to reduce costs by 10% over the next three years
North East stab victim says 'I don't know how I'm still here' after being knifed in neck by housemate
Migrant Adam Ahmed was jailed for 27 years for ferocious attack on Leon Askew and another neighbour in Sunderland
Lotto results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for Wednesday, April 15
The winning National Lottery numbers for tonight's Lotto and Thunderball draws
Newcastle Gogglebox child star looks so grown-up several years after show debut
A former Gogglebox star grew up in front of our screens - but where is she now? Here's everything you need to know...
Gateshead Tories 'rebuilding' despite only 14 candidates ahead of local election
Gateshead's all out election is set for May and all 66 seats are up for grabs
Funeral notices in the Chronicle last week including tributes to a 'beloved son' aged 22
A selection of tributes to people who have passed away around the North East
Three prisoners accidentally released per week by government, figures show
The Ministry of Justice said 179 inmates were wrongly released between April 2025 and March 2026
Plans to build house on 'eyesore' site in Northumberland village on hold over concerns
Councillors could were unable to reach a decision on the planning application for the derelict site in Riding Mill
Asda introducing major change across UK supermarkets for shoppers from May
Asda will install 700 self-service laundry machines at stores, offering customers 24/7 access to washing and drying facilities
Huge reality show to make a comeback as two stars 'to give birth on camera'
Filming will soon be underway as reports claim Geordie Shore will be back for another jaw-dropping series
Photos of major overhead line renewals on Tyne and Wear Metro network with closure ongoing
Nexus maintenance teams are on site in South Tyneside this week as new wires are in the process of being installed
M&S unveils major change to Sparks loyalty scheme and promises 'much more to come'
Shoppers at Marks and Spencer will be able to earn £255 back on their spending and unlock certain freebies
Northumberland fishermen's delight as orcas 'feeding and playing' close to their boat
17-year-old Josh Annison caught the orcas on video around three miles off Beadnell on Wednesday morning.
Newcastle city centre Greggs branch could open until 5am after council and police drop opposition
Greggs is seeking a late licence for its new branch at the Pilgrim's Quarter development in Newcastle city centre
Green Party urged to drop support for Newcastle local election candidates over 'horrific' posts
A number of Green candidates in Newcastle have been accused of posting antisemitic material on social media, with opposing parties calling for the party to withdraw its endorsements