Newcastle council cabinet member quits after bullying complaint against leader
Newcastle Labour chief Nick Kemp is the subject of a bullying complaint from a senior officer at the local authority
18 Sep 18:25 · ChronicleLive
Shopkeepers thank County Durham community after alleged armed raid at store they bought just three weeks ago
A man has appeared in court in connection with incident at the Premier Park Road convenience store, in Consett
18 Sep 18:38 · ChronicleLive
Nationwide, Lloyds, Santander, and NatWest customers can boost their bank balances by £275
Millions of people are missing out on extra cash because they keep their savings in low-interest accounts, according to money experts who say it's easy to find out how to get the best rates
18 Sep 19:21 · ChronicleLive
DWP to send letters about £150 energy bill discount to millions this October
The one-off discount can be applied at any time between October and March. The DWP will be writing to people who are eligible for the support over the coming weeks.
18 Sep 19:31 · ChronicleLive
Pensioners issued update on free bus passes after Winter Fuel Payment cuts
The Labour Party has confirmed that the free bus pass scheme will not be scrapped after state pensioners were left concerned following the end of the £300 Winter Fuel Payment
18 Sep 20:17 · ChronicleLive
North Shields binman in court accused of causing serious injury by careless driving in Northumberland
Steven Thompson was allegedly behind the wheel of a refuse collection vehicle when a collision happened at a BP garage in the Northumberland town
19 Sep 03:00 · ChronicleLive
Drugs courier caught trying to import 13 kilos of cannabis through Newcastle Airport
Nathan Potter arrived at Newcastle Airport from Amsterdam with a suitcase containing a large amount of cannabis which he said he had been forced to carry
19 Sep 03:00 · ChronicleLive
North East mayor 'unapologetically ambitious' amid questions over £8.7bn transport wishlist
North East mayor hopes to radically upgrade travel infrastructure across Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, and County Durham by 2040
19 Sep 03:00 · ChronicleLive
Labour ministers urged to honour £73 million transport cash commitment to County Durham
A council leader has warned it would be "completely unacceptable" for the Labour government to renege on a Tory pledge to divert more than £70m to Durham from the cancelled HS2 northern leg
19 Sep 03:00 · ChronicleLive
Northumberland County Council's cabinet agree £500,000 in further funding for Blyth's new cultural venue
The venue is expected to open next summer
19 Sep 03:00 · ChronicleLive
Russell Grant's horoscopes as Pisces told to be sensible and seek advice from a reliable source
Russell Grant brings you today's star signs.
19 Sep 03:30 · Daily Record
Bristol schools at risk of closure amid falling pupil numbers and economic pressures
The closure of some Bristol primaries may be 'unavoidable'
19 Sep 04:00 · BristolLive
Urgent meeting called over Tamar Bridge delays
There are concerns that it could disrupt the journeys of people heading to appointments at Derriford Hospital
19 Sep 04:00 · PlymouthLive
Plymouth school launches 'refreshing' new initiative to make children's dreams come true
The school managed to get one football mad youngster a video message from one of the Lionesses
19 Sep 05:00 · PlymouthLive
Begging, drug-taking and urinating in the streets of Durham will now bring a £100 fine as new measures approved
This includes making it possible to hand out on-the-spot £100 fines
19 Sep 06:38 · ChronicleLive
County Durham man forced way into ex-partner's home and set it alight
John Middleton, of Seaham, has been jailed for ten years for a series of offences
19 Sep 08:57 · ChronicleLive
Former Hollywood actor back behind bars 48 hours after Durham prison release
Jason Hoganson allegedly breached his restraining order and assaulted his former partner the day after he was photographed being released from HMP Durham
19 Sep 10:12 · ChronicleLive
Almost 5,000 Northumberland households not claiming Pension Credit missing out on thousands each year
Northumberland Labour estimates that 4,733 eligible households are still missing out and is now urging local pensioners to apply for the benefit
19 Sep 10:26 · ChronicleLive
Dedicated Northumbria Police patrols hit Newcastle streets to help keep students safe for Freshers’ Week
Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner Susan Dungworth was out on patrol with officers this week as thousands of students arrive in Newcastle
19 Sep 10:44 · ChronicleLive
Suspected drink driver arrested after car collides with bridge in Gateshead
A man in his 30s remains in police custody after an incident in Lobley Hill.
19 Sep 10:57 · ChronicleLive
Scots husband and wife caught with sickening pics of people having sex with dead bodies and animals
Mark Mason, 51, was also attempting to indecently speak to six children who were actually undercover adults.
19 Sep 13:11 · Daily Record
Police appeal as woman fights for life after assault and being hit by car in Sunderland
A woman in her 40s remains in a critical condition in hospital following an alleged assault in Sunderland
19 Sep 14:35 · ChronicleLive
Police probe launched as two hurt in broad daylight 'altercation' in Newcastle city centre
Shocked shoppers look on as part of bust city centre street taped off
19 Sep 15:02 · ChronicleLive
Scots man missing from Campbeltown as cops launch search
Christopher Corkindale is believed to have contacts in Tarbert and Glasgow.
19 Sep 15:39 · Daily Record
Police searching for missing Newcastle woman issue appeal for help
Katherine Watson, 50, was last seen in the Heaton Road area at around 1pm on Thursday, September 19.
19 Sep 17:11 · ChronicleLive
Northumbria Police search for missing teenager last seen in North Shields
Layton Laws, 15, who has strong links to the Newcastle and North Tyneside areas, has been missing since Wednesday afternoon.
19 Sep 17:31 · ChronicleLive
New drive to clean up Newcastle's West End after back lanes rubbish nightmare
A task force has been launched to take on the challenge of finally ending the West End's litter and fly-tipping problems, while a council 'barrow lad' has won praise for his work on the West Road
19 Sep 17:51 · ChronicleLive
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