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Mon, 9 Mar 2026 08:40:01 +0000Lloyds Bank and Halifax customers warned of major credit card change coming in May
Lloyds Banking Group says the changes will mean an increase in interest rates for some but for others it will be a decrease
Mon, 9 Mar 2026 08:13:12 +0000'Burn in hell' - Ian Huntley's family member condemns killer who died after North East prison attack
Jacqueline Edwards, grandmother to Huntley's daughter, has said that the murderer will be "dragged to the gates of hell by the devil’s hounds"
Mon, 9 Mar 2026 08:04:46 +0000State Pensioners warned of benefit changes they must report to DWP or risk fine
The DWP says you could be taken to court or have to pay a penalty if you give wrong information or fail to report a change in your circumstances
Mon, 9 Mar 2026 06:33:23 +0000One thing stopping drivers switching to EVs, new report says
Experts say the problem is leaving drivers 'exposed'
Mon, 9 Mar 2026 05:51:47 +0000Major UK station closed until further notice after fire as travel fears grow
ScotRail has confirmed Glasgow Central station will be fully closed on Monday morning after a massive fire broke out in a shop on Union Street, with crews still battling the blaze
Mon, 9 Mar 2026 01:00:00 +0000North East town centre shoppers continue to report concerns over number of beggars
The council has said its proactive approach has led to a dramatic fall in the number of people begging in the town centre
Mon, 9 Mar 2026 00:45:00 +0000Cyclists feel unsafe on roads in North East town despite dedicated cycle lanes being available
Councillors shared concerns from residents across the borough and questioned the usage of the current cycle paths
Mon, 9 Mar 2026 00:30:00 +0000Laughing gas crackdown in North East town as police target illegal usage hotspots
Police have vowed to crackdown on illegal nitrous oxide use, commonly known as 'laughing gas', following concerns over increased usage
Mon, 9 Mar 2026 00:27:00 +0000Inside a 'magnificent' home on the Tynemouth seafront with 'breath-taking' beach views for sale
The property, on Percy Gardens, is being marketed by Jan Forster Estates, and is an 'enviable' position directly facing the sea
Mon, 9 Mar 2026 00:24:00 +0000Newcastle student beer increases production for Wetherspoons festival
Stu Brew, Europe’s first student-led brewery, is based at Newcastle University
Mon, 9 Mar 2026 00:20:00 +0000Women kicked in head, punched and spat at during Newcastle city centre brawl
Helen Wilson, Dawn Bartley, Donna Cox and Samantha McDonald all pleaded guilty to public order offences and the former two were locked up
Mon, 9 Mar 2026 00:16:00 +0000Northumberland mum crowdfunding to 'make memories' with son who has terminal cancer
Katrina Robinson wants to help son Lewis enjoy what time he has left
Mon, 9 Mar 2026 00:15:00 +0000All the road closures and roadworks across the North East this week
Here is a full list of the planned road closures and roadworks across the region for the week beginning Monday, March 9
Mon, 9 Mar 2026 00:10:00 +0000Baby-faced Newcastle man jailed for sexual activity with a child after partner reported him to police
Lewis Herman, of Newcastle, was found guilty of a series of child sex offences and has been locked up for six years
Sun, 8 Mar 2026 22:38:19 +0000UK train station closed as major fire collapses building as crews tackle blaze
A building has partially collapsed after a huge fire erupted this afternoon
Sun, 8 Mar 2026 22:16:54 +0000'We wanted to be back to our babies' - Vicky Pattison drives to Oman after Dubai flights cancelled amid conflict
Geordie Shore star Vicky Pattison has shared an update after she and her husband Ercan Ramadan drove 11 hours to Oman
Sun, 8 Mar 2026 21:13:43 +0000Plans for battery storage facility at Jarrow film location site go before committee
South Tyneside Council's Planning Committee will vote on the battery energy storage system (BESS) proposal for a site in Jarrow's Bede ward
Sun, 8 Mar 2026 21:00:36 +0000Planning committee to decide on Hebburn Town FC £2m redevelopment plans
South Tyneside Council's Planning Committee will vote on proposals to transform Hebburn Town Football Club
Sun, 8 Mar 2026 20:26:47 +0000Tyneside grandad defies superstition to take on skydive on Friday 13th
Bernard Morley is taking on a skydive for Cafod next week, on Friday March 13
Sun, 8 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0000Tributes to local councillor and dedicated union rep among Chronicle funeral notices this week
A selection of tributes to people who have passed away around the North East
Sun, 8 Mar 2026 17:57:38 +0000North East prison praised for safety but concerns raised over rise of force used against inmates
HMP Low Newton was inspected last November, and was rated good for its safety, respect and preparation for release
Sun, 8 Mar 2026 17:31:44 +0000Newcastle occupational therapist who had sexual relationship with 'vulnerable' man has suspension extended
A panel has "significant concerns" about the insight shown by Emma King, who started sexual relationship with a vulnerable man just weeks after finishing work with him
Sun, 8 Mar 2026 17:27:17 +0000'I didn't realise how big I was until I looked at a photo I didn't know was taken - it inspired me to lose over 3st'
Sharron Davidson said: "I was the heaviest I've ever been. I didn't realise how big I was until I looked at a photo I didn't know was taken. I was disgusted at myself looking in the mirror."
Sun, 8 Mar 2026 17:13:23 +0000Northumberland food pitch 'over the moon' as expansion plans given green light
Andy Grant has had Piper's Pitch in the Craster Quarry Car Park for 19 years, and his plans to expand into the village's disused tourist information centre have been signed off by council bosses
Sun, 8 Mar 2026 16:38:08 +0000'Save My Life, Not My Modesty' - Campaign launched by North East charity over gender disparities in CPR
The campaign by Red Sky Foundation calls to to close the Gender Gap in Heart Health and CPR Response