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New map shows hospitals around England filling up with flu patients - see how your local NHS trust compares
A new map shows how flu is spreading around the country
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New home for HMS Northumberland bell and battle honours after ship decommissioned
The decommissioned ship's bell and battle honours will be on display to the public at Northumberland's County Hall
Newcastle sexual health service rated 'inadequate' and put into special measures by CQC
A damning CQC report has laid bare major concerns about the Solutions 4 Health Newcastle clinic, weeks after it was announced that the company's contract for the sexual health service is being ripped up
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Death notices and funeral announcements in The Newcastle Chronicle last week
Death notices and funeral announcements in The Chronicle last week
A1 driver badly injured two women by dozing off after sleepless night at Northumberland holiday park
Bryan Storey, of North Shields, has been jailed for causing serious injury by dangerous driving on the A1 in Northumberland
Five stories you might have missed on Chronicle Live today
Here are just some of the stories published by ChronicleLive on December 9
Biker seriously injured in Tyneside crash before motorcycle stolen from scene
The motorcyclist was taken to hospital with serious injuries after the crash in Gateshead on Tuesday afternoon
Convicted Northumberland child sex offender amassed vile sexual images of kids over eight years
Stephen Jones, who has a previous conviction for indecent assault on a minor, had the images on electronic devices in his home
Huge emergency service response to building fire on major Newcastle road
The Tyne and Wear Fire Service were joined by Northumbria Police on the scene of a fire in Chillingham Road.
Deal agreed to hand over historic Northumberland building for huge museum regeneration
Northumberland County Council has agreed to give the deteriorating Northumberland Hall in Alnwick over to the Bailiffgate Museum and Gallery on a 125-year lease
Sunderland regeneration and Crown Works film studios 'rocket boosters' hope in 2040 vision
North East leaders want to speed up a revitalisation of Sunderland's riverside with thousands of new homes and the first phase of a promised landmark film studios
North East £2.50 bus fare cap extended to 2027 but some tickets face major shake-up
A £2.50 cap on the cost of a single bus journey in the North East will remain to the end of March 2027, but cheaper fares for young people will be limited to those with a Pop Blue smartcard
UK travellers warned of five Christmas items banned from hand luggage in 2025
A travel specialist has explained how you can avoid problems at the airport with advance planning and preparation if you are going on holiday
EuroMillions and Thunderball results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for Tuesday, December 9
We will be bringing live breaking updates and results from the National Lottery's EuroMillions and Thunderball draw on Tuesday, December 9
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
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.
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