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Thu, 22 Oct 2026 08:48:20 +0000
Major Metro delays LIVE: Failed train causes service suspension affecting both lines
No trains are running in both directions between Heworth and Brockley Whins and Heworth and Jarrow

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 08:11:43 +0000
Christa Pike 'speaking in full sentences' after botched Tennessee execution
Tennessee death row inmate Christa Pike, who survived two lethal injections during a botched execution, is now 'speaking in full sentences' and walking more independently, according to her attorney

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 07:27:48 +0000
The incredible record-breaking total raised by Peter Rabbit Tales of the Tyne sculptures at auction
The sculptures have raised £300,000 for St Oswald's Hospice at auction

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 23:15:00 +0000
North East cannabis farmer told police during raid: 'I should have listened to my mother'
Ridvan Fangaj, who is from Albania, was caught looking after plants at a semi-detached house in Washington

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 23:14:00 +0000
Travel advice issued ahead of 10 day Tyne Bridge closure over October half-term
The Tyne Bridge will be closed for 10 days as repair works move onto its famous arch

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 23:13:00 +0000
The strange weapon Newcastle man had in order to 'stab anyone who came near him'
Benjamin Kirkup initially got the weapon to 'clean his crack pipe' but then began taking it out for his own protection and was stopped by police in a train station

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 23:13:00 +0000
North Tyneside Council launches 'last resort' compulsory purchase proceedings on derelict sites
The local authority said the move was a 'last resort' and negotiations with owners would continue

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 23:12:00 +0000
Gateshead Council issues first landlord fine for serving illegal eviction notice under new law
The landlord was fined for serving a Section 21 notice after May 1 this year - when these notices could no longer be used

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 23:10:00 +0000
Northumbria Police 101 call waits deemed 'unacceptable' as bosses turn to AI to cut delays
The average wait time on Northumbria Police's 101 non-emergency number has jumped to more than six minutes

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:39:12 +0000
North East killer Billy Dunlop says he 'gets' loss after son's death in parole bid
Billy Dunlop, who has spent more than 30 years behind bars for her 1989 murder, told a parole board his outlook on life has completely changed since the sudden death of his son

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:12:04 +0000
Major recall issued for popular snack bar due to undeclared allergens
Several Full On Flapjack varieties are involved in the recall

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:20:37 +0000
Winning Lotto and Thunderball numbers for Wednesday's £4.3m lottery jackpot
The winning numbers from the Lotto and Thunderball draws

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:18:10 +0000
Lotto results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for Wednesday, October 21
The winning National Lottery numbers for tonight's Lotto and Thunderball draws

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:10:22 +0000
Tributes pour in after mum found with 'stab wounds' in crashed car
Officers believe Eleanor Barnfield may have been stabbed and was driving to hospital when the vehicle crashed

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:05:22 +0000
'Dave's my favourite subject' - Hairy Biker's widow Lili on why we all need to talk about grief
Dave Myers died in 2024 - but his legacy is something widow Lili is desperate to carry on

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:39:44 +0000
DWP full list of 71 neurological conditions that qualify for £748 monthly payment
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed the full list of 71 neurological conditions that could qualify for PIP eligibility

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:08:16 +0000
Vaccine withdrawn from use in UK following reports of deaths
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has withdrawn the vaccine in the UK following reports of deaths and serious side effects

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:51:53 +0000
Urgent warning for all Sky TV customers as scammers target households with '50% off' offer
Sky has warned customers about a new phone scam that could see personal details and bank account information stolen

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:36:48 +0000
Police boss issues Northumberland A1 safety plea after eighth death of 2026
PCC Susan Dungworth warned on Tuesday that “we need to do something” to improve the A1’s appalling safety record, rather than simply waiting for long-awaited dualling plans to finally get the go-ahead

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:05:11 +0000
Witness saw occupants of car which struck Daniel Ambler at Seaham petrol station run away, jury hears
A court has heard how a Nissan car was deliberately driven at the 22-year-old and continued to crash into the petrol station

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Funeral notices in the Chronicle last week including tributes to a devoted husband
A selection of tributes to people who have passed away around the North East

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:37:21 +0000
Every new Tyne and Wear Metro train now ready to use - as bosses target mayor's 'world class' demand
Latest figures show Tyne and Wear Metro services are gradually becoming more reliable, as transport chiefs celebrate the full rollout of their £362m new fleet

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:33:51 +0000
Billy Dunlop parole hearing LIVE: Updates as North East murderer bids for prison release
A parole hearing for Billingham killer William Dunlop is taking place over the next two days in London

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:59:17 +0000
'Beautiful' woman killed in Northumberland A1 crash had recently got her dream job
The family of Erin Bennett say 'our world has been shattered beyond belief' after the 22-year-old died in a three-vehicle collision near Felton

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:59:14 +0000
Daniel Ambler murder trial LIVE: Witness saw 'crow bar' used to hit 'person on floor'
Barry Anderson, Ashton Anderson, Barry Logan Anderson, Ajay Henry and Tyler Leadbetter deny murdering Daniel Ambler in Seaham

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