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Sun, 22 Feb 2026 09:52:12 +0000
Inside a 'spectacular' County Durham detached five-bedroom home - for sale at £580,000
The self-build property, being marketed by Jill Moore Select Properties, is in an idyllic and private location in Thornley

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 09:30:00 +0000
Who can get a TV licence refund as cost set to rise to £180 - full list
People are being advised to check if they are eligible for a refund - here's a list of circumstances where a refund can be due

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 09:13:05 +0000
Exact date energy bills 'will be slashed' with announcement in days
Households are expected to get welcome news this week

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 09:11:09 +0000
North East schools to get special help in Government move to boost exam results
The 'Mission North East' scheme aims to repeat the success of a similar project in London brought in by the last Labour Government

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 09:03:11 +0000
Households across UK set for lower energy bills as new price cap on the horizon
The change set forth in the Budget is set to save the average household £150

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 07:38:37 +0000
Dad took sick photos of kids with mum's corpse before skinning her 'like a fish'
WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT Justin Rey, 35, was found in a storage unit with his two daughters and the dismembered remains of his wife who died after giving birth in a motel room

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 03:13:58 +0000
A1 reopened in Northumberland following serious collision in early hours
There were reports of a large amount of debris and an oil spillage at the scene of the crash

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 01:30:00 +0000
Plans submitted for three apartment blocks near Tyneside Metro Station
Plans have been submitted for 18 two-bedroom apartments in three blocks

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 01:00:00 +0000
NHS nurse 'embarrassed' by being out of breath climbing stairs at work sheds 7st 8lbs
Debbie Houghton, from Kibblesworth, said she no longer feels like she has to hide away after an incredible weight loss

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 01:00:00 +0000
'First date' at Newcastle social club ended in fight with woman being 'stamped' on
Thomas Tams assaulted the victim in a social club after the pair grappled over a mobile phone

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 00:30:00 +0000
Great-grandmother smothered husband to death with pillow after 'decades' in controlling marriage
A Domestic Homicide Review has given a chilling insight into the relationship of Northumberland couple Janet and Anthony Dunn

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 00:15:00 +0000
Tyneside businesses that 'need improvement' with poor food hygiene ratings
The Food Standards Agency has inspected the premises listed below, and has given them a score of either zero, one or two star rating

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 00:15:00 +0000
Gallowgate End memories: Newcastle United fans recall standing on the St James' Park terraces
Generations of supporters stood on the Gallowgate End until the terracing was demolished in 1994

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 20:46:25 +0000
North East mum with rare liver disease on 'regrets' over 'not taking condition seriously'
Nadia Mason, 30, is aiming to raise awareness of lesser-know liver conditions like autoimmune hepatitis, which she was diagnosed with at just eight-years-old

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 20:28:07 +0000
Appeal to get 103 birthday cards for North Shields 'lovely lady' on 103rd birthday next month
Betty Wood turns 103 on March 18, and staff at her care home want to "make her day" with a card for every year she's been alive

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 20:22:13 +0000
HMRC confirms it will waive £200 fine for some taxpayers, but not for long
The new system has prompted a change from HMRC

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 20:10:10 +0000
Ant and Dec left 'ranting' at Britain's Got Talent judge after ITV crowd backlash
Ant and Dec were back as Britain's Got Talent hosts once again on Saturday as the ITV show returned for a new series

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 20:09:44 +0000
Everything we know about the upcoming 'Beast from the East' snow storm set to hit UK
It is being heralded as another 'Beast from the East' as some forecasts see the snow being as deep as 6 inches

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 19:48:05 +0000
Snow maps show exact date 'Beast from the East' storm set to hit North East
The huge blizzard could be right around the corner, as weather forecasters are saying that the snow could come in early March

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 19:46:27 +0000
Ant and Dec 'interrupt' Britain's Got Talent for major I'm A Celebrity announcement
There was some big news for I'm A Celebrity fans as Britain's Got Talent returned to ITV on Saturday night

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 19:28:32 +0000
North East couple celebrating 60th wedding anniversary on 'secret to long, happy marriage'
Kenneth Charles and Maureen Timmins were 'delighted' to receive a royal card to mark the occasion, and they even have a link to the Newcastle Chronicle

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 19:19:43 +0000
Sunshine Fund takes over historic Duck Race in Northumberland village
The Chronicle Sunshine Fund has become the custodian of the Ponteland Duck Race, which was established in 1985

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 19:16:20 +0000
Whitley Bay community organisation rebrands following expansion
The Whitley Bay Big Local has expanded its initiatives and has now rebranded to North Tyneside Big Local

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 19:01:31 +0000
Lotto winning numbers LIVE: Lottery results in full for Saturday, February 21
The winning National Lottery numbers for tonight's Lotto and Thunderball draws

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 18:59:22 +0000
Labour call for damp and mould prevention work on Northumberland council houses to be brought forward
The calls came as part of the party's proposed amendments to the council's budget

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