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Northumberland man fundraising for 'miracle' shelter that saved dog's life by rebuilding feet
Adam Barr is trying to raise funds for Newcastle Dog & Cat Shelter that nursed neglected English Bulldog Cupcake, and is offering a generous prize too
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Man allegedly held knife to male's neck and threatened to kill him in Newcastle
Reece Spearman is accused of telling the victim 'I will kill you, I just got out of jail for murder" near Central Station Metro Station
Full list of North East road closures and roadworks this week
All the planned road closures and roadworks across the region for the week beginning Monday, June 29
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Gateshead food bank users 'in agony' over poor dental health, doctor says
Research underway in Gateshead is searching for practical ways to improve the oral health of food bank users
Neighbours fled building after drunken arsonist set fire to Tyneside flat during argument with partner
Hannah Black set fire to a "combustible material" in her North Shields flat earlier this year, resulting in her neighbours having to evacuate the building
AI is a 'ticking time bomb' for animal welfare in the North East, charity warns
Of those who had accessed AI for pet advice, 61% said they had turned to it for symptom checking for unwell pets
UK's 'hottest ever day' could be just weeks away with country set for temperatures over 40C
An even more intense wave of heat than what we have just experienced could soon arrive, with sweltering conditions forecast
Newcastle couple dealing with 'crushing' stage four cancer diagnosis set for 'dream' wedding
Jonny Bell, who received the terrible news on June 17, has brought his wedding with his partner Rebecca forward to next Saturday
The Northumberland charity whose sensory caravans are creating lasting memories for families
Sophia and Malcolm Ainsworth decided to create Spectrum Holidays to help families with children who are neurodivergent
Vera star Brenda Blethyn's life including husband who 'fell for someone else'
Brenda Blethyn is a British actress best known for her role in ITV crime series Vera
Police release description of motorcyclist as South Shields hit and run investigation continues
It was at 3.20pm on Saturday that Northumbria Police officers were called to the incident outside of the Ocean Beach Pleasure Park
Funeral notices in the Chronicle this week including tributes to a dearly beloved son and twin brother
A selection of tributes to people who have passed away around the North East
Newcastle brute forced his way into partner's home and punched her in front of child
Cameron Jennings struck his girlfriend four times to the face, leaving her with bruising and swelling around both eyes
Tyneside dad 'heartbroken' he will miss daughter grow up after being given months to live
Craig Dunn is creating videos and birthday cards for his daughter to look back on and remember him
Student from Newcastle to be celebrated in prestigious national awards
Uashar Badakhshan didn't believe he would be able to have a career in medicine after growing up in a working class area
Emergency services swarm as Saudi Arabia helicopter horror crash kills 14 on board
The Saudi Ministry of Energy confirmed no survivors after a helicopter owned by Aramco, the world's biggest oil firm, crashed in Ras Tanura. An investigation has been opened into the cause of the crash.
Project inspired by legacy of Muhammad Ali launched ahead of 50th anniversary of historic Tyneside visit
The Asians of the North Foundation wants to bring communities together and inspire young people
The Gosforth gym rebuilding confidence inspired by founders transformation
A Newcastle-based fitness entrepreneur is helping people rebuild confidence, strength and self-belief through boxing
Police destroy dog after attack near North East lake leaves woman and pet injured
A woman was bitten and her dog suffered serious injuries
'High alert' at Monster Mansion as hitman who shot two gangsters dead has 'nothing to lose'
Mark Fellows, 45, was one of three men who murdered child killer Kyle Bevan in his cell at HMP Wakefield, and will now live in near-total isolation