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Thu, 8 Jan 2026 09:43:27 +0000
See fans celebrate latest Premier League winner on record as Magpies sink Leeds
Harvey Barnes scored in the 102nd minute to give Newcastle a last-gasp 4-3 win against Leeds

Thu, 8 Jan 2026 09:14:07 +0000
Storm Goretti weather maps show exact time more snow will hit the North East
The Met Office has described Storm Goretti as a 'multi-hazard event' as warnings for snow, ice, wind and rain are issued across the UK

Thu, 8 Jan 2026 09:12:12 +0000
Durham University becomes first to ever retain festive University Challenge crown
The team of Durham alumni beat Oxford's Keble College by 165 to 115 in the final of this year's festive specials

Thu, 8 Jan 2026 08:17:29 +0000
Full list of SMA baby formula pulled from shelves in new update as Nestle urges 'do not use'
The Food Standards Agency has warned that it is 'essential to stop using' any affected batches of SMA formula due to the possible presence of a harmful toxin

Thu, 8 Jan 2026 07:56:04 +0000
Plans for new pool and spa at North East hotel given green light
The Washington hotel will receive a remodelled first floor with new gymnasium and café alongside expanded spa facilities

Thu, 8 Jan 2026 07:54:13 +0000
Met Office names 95 areas of UK facing snow in next 24 hours including the North East
The Met Office has issued yellow and amber weather warnings as Storm Goretti is set to bring heavy snowfall

Thu, 8 Jan 2026 07:28:47 +0000
Met Office weather forecast as weather warnings in place for Storm Goretti
There are weather warnings in place for County Durham and Northumberland, but Newcastle should get a dry and sunny Thursday

Thu, 8 Jan 2026 05:16:00 +0000
BBC TV licence fee 'no longer an option' as MPs discuss its future
A change is being considered to how people access BBC programming

Thu, 8 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Martin Lewis urges people to do a 2-step check - it may see you refunded up to £12k
The money-saving expert encouraged people to complete a two-stage check

Thu, 8 Jan 2026 03:00:00 +0000
Drivers told to carry old rug in their car this winter - AA explains why
Driving in ice and snow can cause a number of problems but the AA has drawn up a list to help

Thu, 8 Jan 2026 00:10:00 +0000
Investigation into 'dangerous drugs batch' death continues as two suspects ruled out of probe
Police believe the death of a man and four cardiac arrests could be linked to the same batch of drugs

Thu, 8 Jan 2026 00:09:00 +0000
Cannabis farm capable of producing drugs worth thousands found in Northumberland house
Adreol Mena was being paid £70 a day to help look after the cannabis farm, a court heard

Thu, 8 Jan 2026 00:06:00 +0000
Claims housing crisis in Northumberland is forcing people to stay in abusive relationships
It was feared those in emotionally abusive relationships may stay rather than face homelessness

Thu, 8 Jan 2026 00:03:00 +0000
Drunk thief stole two right feet designer trainers from JD Sports in Newcastle
Hapless Bryan Crompton tried to steal the shoes in full view of staff at JD Sports

Thu, 8 Jan 2026 00:01:00 +0000
Work to tackle dangerous relationships between teens in Northumberland praised by mum of Holly Newton
Micala Trussler is campaigning for the age girls can be classed as victims of domestic abuse to be lowered

Thu, 8 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000
Couple in rat infested house with their young children 'living in a nightmare'
Millie Feetham, 18, her partner Lewis Peak, 20, have already caught 10 themselves in traps

Wed, 7 Jan 2026 22:32:52 +0000
North East school closures snow checker for Thursday as Storm Goretti brings disruption
Storm Goretti is predicted to bring a period of strong winds across parts of the UK

Wed, 7 Jan 2026 22:30:00 +0000
Labour says lifting two-child benefit cap will benefit 67,000 children in the North East - and takes fight to Tories and Reform
The party has highlighted its move to reduce child poverty and used the policy to highlight differences with Reform UK and the Conservatives

Wed, 7 Jan 2026 21:50:59 +0000
Strictly Come Dancing star rushed to hospital after being run over
Strictly Come Dancing finalist John Whaite was rushed to hospital after being run over by a car in an accident doctors said could have been fatal

Wed, 7 Jan 2026 21:48:46 +0000
Bus horror as three children fall from window of double decker
Three high school pupils suffered potentially serious injuries after falling through a window on a school bus

Wed, 7 Jan 2026 19:49:21 +0000
'Bright, cheerful and hardworking' - School pays tribute to 14-year-old pupil who died in County Durham farm tragedy
Aaron Anderson was seriously injured when a John Deere Gator farm vehicle overturned

Wed, 7 Jan 2026 19:18:50 +0000
North East Ambulance Service boss 'downgraded' case where grandfather died after crews were delayed twice
A then-senior figure in the ambulance service decided the case of Peter Coates, who died after paramedics were twice delayed getting to him, was one of "low harm"

Wed, 7 Jan 2026 19:00:14 +0000
Lotto winning numbers LIVE: Lottery results in full for Wednesday, January 7
The winning National Lottery numbers for tonight's Lotto and Thunderball draws

Wed, 7 Jan 2026 18:06:23 +0000
'An incredible feeling' - Newcastle United fan wins trip to Las Vegas after scoring at St James' Park
Jack Green is the first ever winner of the challenge and has bagged himself a trip to Las Vegas

Wed, 7 Jan 2026 18:00:00 +0000
Death notices and funeral announcements in The Newcastle Chronicle this week
A selection of tributes to people who have passed away around the North East

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