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Tue, 7 Apr 2026 08:53:21 +0000
Exact dates 40 Santander banks will close in April and May including North East sites
Two North East locations are on the list of 40 Santander sites due to shut in April and May 2026 - they are in Northumberland and County Durham

Tue, 7 Apr 2026 08:48:26 +0000
Durham mum's 330-mile challenge before running marathon in memory of cousin lost to suicide
Ruth Wilson, 40, is taking on a series of huge challenges to raise £100,000 in memory of cousin Ged who died by suicide

Tue, 7 Apr 2026 08:30:00 +0000
Inside Francis Bourgeois' sweet friendship with unlikely star as new series debuts
The TikTok star's new train restoration documentary kicks off tonight (April 7)

Tue, 7 Apr 2026 07:29:21 +0000
Smyths Toys urgent recall over asbestos contamination risk
Smyths Toys has recalled popular archaeology and excavation dig toys over possible asbestos contamination in the sand, with Government warning parents to stop using them immediately

Tue, 7 Apr 2026 07:24:54 +0000
Heartfelt final words of Artemis 2 crew before losing connection with Earth
Astronauts currently travelling around the Moon lost contact with Earth for 40 minutes

Tue, 7 Apr 2026 06:47:28 +0000
Major UK sick pay rule changes to benefit 9.6 million workers from today
Millions of workers can now claim statutory sick pay from day one of illness as Employment Rights Act changes take effect

Tue, 7 Apr 2026 05:25:30 +0000
'Motability changes mean I won't be able to get out of the house'
Kay Millar says she will not be able to have a job or see her friends once the sweeping changes kick in

Tue, 7 Apr 2026 03:00:00 +0000
HMRC tax changes April 2026 start this week - Income tax, National Insurance and inheritance tax
The new tax year for 2026/27 begins this week with a number of updates to income tax, dividend rates, inheritance tax relief and home-working claims

Mon, 6 Apr 2026 23:49:00 +0000
Longbenton man accused of repeatedly hitting sister to face at their mum's home
Graham McNamara allegedly used an open palm and a fist to strike his sibling to the head

Mon, 6 Apr 2026 23:46:00 +0000
Redevelopment of former Northumberland mining site into nature reserve under way
Land at the former Potland Burn mining site will be redeveloped into a "complex mosaic of habitats" after housing plans fell through

Mon, 6 Apr 2026 23:18:00 +0000
The North East NHS in numbers: New data shows what we think of our GP practices
ChronicleLive analysis shows that the majority of people are happy with their GP practice - but not all

Mon, 6 Apr 2026 23:11:00 +0000
Man 'obsessed' with guns and fantasy violence used 3D printer to make firearms parts
Paul Dunlavy has an 'extremely concerning obsession' with guns and military hardware, a court heard

Mon, 6 Apr 2026 23:11:00 +0000
North Tyneside man stalked ex by suddenly bombarding her with messages after six years
Ricki Roe hadn't contacted his former partner for six years when he suddenly decided to get back in touch

Mon, 6 Apr 2026 23:10:00 +0000
Inside an 'impressive' Edwardian home in Jesmond with 'fabulous' views up for sale at £850,000
The mid-terraced house on Highbury, which is being marketed by Sanderson Young, is well-placed in the popular Newcastle suburb

Mon, 6 Apr 2026 23:01:00 +0000
Morrisons admits shoppers' budgets are 'real concern' as it confirms major price change
The supermarket chain says all changes will be clearly displayed

Mon, 6 Apr 2026 23:01:00 +0000
Full list of road closures and roadworks across the North East this week
All the planned road closures and roadworks across the region for the week beginning Tuesday, April 7

Mon, 6 Apr 2026 19:45:01 +0000
Drink-driving farmer abandoned car on Northumberland road because of fallen tree
Ian Howson was seen by a man working to clear the tree 'staggering around' as he got out hie Audi

Mon, 6 Apr 2026 19:29:43 +0000
New £300 charge explained for drivers clocking up 10,000 miles a year
Rachel Reeves has outlined that a charge will be given to drivers of certain models

Mon, 6 Apr 2026 19:14:44 +0000
Two key rules about bluebells to follow this spring to avoid £5,000 fine
The National Trust explains the importance of beautiful native bluebells

Mon, 6 Apr 2026 18:27:16 +0000
Campaigners tell Network Rail to take down netting from Newcastle bridge after birds trapped and killed
At least four pigeons are understood to have died in the netting on the underside of Benfield Railway Bridge in Heaton, with many more trapped in the last year

Mon, 6 Apr 2026 18:00:04 +0000
Set For Life results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for Monday, April 6
Tonight's Set For Life could see one player scoop £10,000 every month for 30 years

Mon, 6 Apr 2026 17:02:00 +0000
Drink-driving pensioner left Benwell Asda car park after scraping another car
Police were given the registration of Patricia Scott's vehicle and they tracked her down to her address, where she was found asleep in bed

Mon, 6 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0000
The Gateshead social club now transformed into a vibrant hub of community
Just months ago, Saltwell Social Club was a struggling business, but it has been given a new lease of life

Mon, 6 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Rough seas, rare sights, and a repetitive diet - Solo life onboard a 19ft yacht sailing around the world
Adam Waugh embarked on a round-the-world adventure alone on a boat he built from scratch with no experience

Mon, 6 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0000
'Hero' greyhound has brought back life's joys for North East son who spent years as a carer
James Jackson had spent years caring for his dad - but now his relationship with dog Rosie has transformed his life

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