Connor Bell had split up with his girlfriend earlier in the day before going to Seghill Comrades Club to charge his phone

The Sunshine Fund has come full circle since a seaside trip in 1928 inspired the creation of this vital charity supporting North East children

You could be taken to court and may be issued with a £1,000 fine if you are caught watching, recording or downloading programmes illegally

Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis joined their parents at Westminster Abbey for the Together at Christmas carol service, with Kate saying the event had become a "tradition"

Investigators can directly take funds from a person's bank account under new powers

Newcastle is the 'likeliest' city in England to have a white Christmas according to the bookies with the Met Office predicting snow in December

This habit is illegal and can lead to a £100 fine and three penalty points on your licence

Christopher Cook was trying to open the safe at the Veterans at Ease charity shop in Byker when he was confronted

A total of 22 bank branches have closed this year across the North East

Resident meteorologist Ken Cook has ran a Met Office weather station from his back garden in Copley, County Durham, for over 30 years

Our list of the trickiest and quirkiest place names could save you from some potentially embarrassing situations

Emergency services, including Northumbria Police, are in attendance after a serious collision closed the A19 in Tyne and Wear in both directions

These predators were caught trying to hunt out and target unsuspecting victims on Snapchat

The home is located near Saltwell Park and close to Gateshead town centre

Here are just some of the stories published by ChronicleLive on December 5

Every year this Newcastle cul-de-sac attracts visitors from across the region to see 14 houses covered in Christmas lights

A supermarket expert shares the exact times to visit major UK supermarkets for deals on fresh meat, bakery items and ready meals

Tesco has cut the price of 1L Baileys bottles to £10 for Clubcard members until December 8, but shoppers can only buy three

Christopher Cook, of Benton, who described himself as a 'full-time burglar', broke into Veterans at Ease, in Byker

We will be bringing live breaking updates and results from the National Lottery's EuroMillions and Thunderball draw on Friday, December 5

The property, which is being marketed by Jan Forster Estates, is situated on the enviable coastal street of Beverley Terrace

Two arson attacks occurred outside of John Henry Sayers' property in Byker with five people now being jailed

Police responded to a report of criminal damage on Howdon Road which was closed in both directions by officers

The 15 businesses listed below have been caught unlawfully employing staff, and have been dealt with as a result

Adam Ahmed pulled Leon Askew's head back and stuck a knife in his neck as he spoke to his mum on the phone then stabbed another man in the stomach