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Wed, 17 Sep 2025 08:53:17 +0000
UK families warned of travel 'chaos' this October ahead of major rule change
The EU's new Entry/Exit System (EES) will be introduced on October 12, 2025, and will require non-EU citizens to provide fingerprints and a facial scan when entering the EU

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 08:34:07 +0000
Drivers over 70 warned of second new law on top of 'mandatory' eye tests
The Transport Research Laboratory (TRL) announced last October that it was beginning research into the issue of headlight glare, with the study aimed at assessing the conditions of drivers when impaired by glare from oncoming headlights

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 08:13:17 +0000
All DWP Universal Credit claimants to get 'surprise' £150 help this October
Many people receiving Universal Credit may not be aware of this cash boost which will help towards their heating bills this winter

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 07:38:16 +0000
Full list of seven conditions that automatically qualify you for a free bus pass
A concessionary bus pass is only available to specific groups of people - here's how to find out if you're eligible and how to apply

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 07:31:24 +0000
UK supermarket issues 'do not consume' warning as food item recalled over allergy fears
Shoppers who have bought the affected product are being advised to take it back to the store from where it was bought and a refund will be provided

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 06:34:03 +0000
North East residents speak of shock and sadness after eight-year-old boy's 'unexplained' death
A 40-year-old woman has been arrested in connection with the death

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 05:40:40 +0000
Newcastle travel live updates: Traffic and public transport latest from the North East
Follow live updates here for the latest on Newcastle's roads and updates on public transport across the North East region

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 04:18:00 +0000
Exactly how to spot rare UK penny coin worth £130,000
The 1933 penny is one of the most sought after coins in the UK, with only a handful minted by the Royal Mint.

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 04:00:00 +0000
Mum baffled at school drop-off when she sees her usual parking spot
The parent asked social media users what she should do about the cone in the future

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 00:19:00 +0000
Death notices and funeral announcements in The Newcastle Chronicle last week
A selection of tributes to people who have passed away around the North East

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 23:45:00 +0000
Northumberland man who slapped teenage boy tells magistrates he did 'a silly thing'
Kevin Jury, 34, was fined for assaulting a teenage boy following an argument in Alnwick earlier this year

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 23:30:00 +0000
North East councils issue statements as England and union flags raised across the region
North East councils give their stance on 'Operation Raise The Colours'

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 23:20:00 +0000
Newcastle couple who met as teenagers celebrate 70th wedding anniversary
Mr and Mrs Cuthbertson first met in a picture hall in the West of Newcastle during the 1950's

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 23:15:00 +0000
HMP Northumberland visitor seen walking strangely before package of drugs dropped out of trouser leg
Darren Robinson, of South Tyneside, made an amateurish effort to smuggle drugs into HMP Northumberland when he was desperate for money

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 23:01:00 +0000
Woman held over Northumberland fire death of four-year-old Kiana-Lee Wallace
Detectives probing tragedy in Lynemouth have questioned manslaughter suspect

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 21:30:00 +0000
North East set for thousands of jobs and billions of investment in massive AI plan
North East mayor Kim McGuinness and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer have welcomed the news

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 19:39:15 +0000
North East sex offenders could be chemically castrated as trial expands to region
The chemical suppressant will be trialled in the North East as part of efforts to reduce reoffending

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 19:00:00 +0000
County Durham rapist jailed for 17 years for horrific sex attacks on two children and an adult
Aidn Cowen, of County Durham, was convicted of sexually abusing two young boys and admitted raping an adult

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 18:24:54 +0000
Roundabout under Gateshead Flyover shut as 'precaution' after driver reports damage to car
The Park Lane roundabout is to be closed until 6am, Gateshead Council said

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 18:15:00 +0000
EuroMillions results LIVE: Winning Lottery numbers for Tuesday, September 16
The winning EuroMillions and National Lottery Thunderball numbers for Tuesday, September 16 - live breaking updates below

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 18:00:00 +0000
Newcastle City Council could have acted sooner on bullying concern over former leader, investigation finds
A law firm's investigation into a bullying complaint against former Newcastle City Council leader Nick Kemp found that the authority could have acted sooner, ChronicleLive can reveal

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 18:00:00 +0000
Nick Kemp statement in full after Newcastle City Council bullying probe findings
Former Newcastle City Council leader Nick Kemp says the authority's reputation has been 'compromised' after a lengthy investigation into bullying allegations made against him

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 17:56:54 +0000
Bishop Auckland burglar jailed after leaving fingerprint at scene of his crime
Wayne Singlewood, 44, was jailed for his part in a burglary

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 16:54:24 +0000
I reported the video of Corrie Lee Stavers' death on Facebook and have had no response
Since the end of last week, I have been in contact with Corrie's dad Lee, who has opened up to me about the unimaginable pain he is dealing with

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 16:39:05 +0000
Durham man accused of racially-abusing Leeds United players during match versus Sunderland
A man from Bishop Auckland has been charged with racially abusing two Leeds United players

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