Real Living Wage new rates confirmed as half a million workers to get pay rise
Those working for an employer who pays the Real Living Wage will now earn £2,262 a year more than someone on the Government's National Living Wage
CCTV released after Glasgow street attack as police launch probe
Officers launched a probe following reports of an assault on Princes Court Lane in Glasgow.
Head teacher pays tribute to 'gorgeous, happy' boy Archie York after Benwell explosion tragedy
Seven-year-old Archie was a pupil at Bridgewater Primary School, where children and families are being supported following devastating blast
Man beaten with poles in violent street brawl as police probe rammy
Police launched a probe after receiving reports of men armed with weapons fighting at around 4pm on Tuesday.
North Tyneside War memorials to be revitalised by £85,0000 restoration initiative
North Tyneside Council has begun restoration work on the monuments in Tynemouth, North Shields and Dudley.
Police seek pair over Sunderland scam that saw elderly couple told to hand over £2,500 for roof repairs
Police wish to speak to a man and a woman in relation to a attempted bogus trading scam
County Durham paedophile jailed after being convicted of child sex offences
Neil Thompson, 59, was sentenced to eight-and-a-half years behind bars
Murderer Stephen Todd makes dramatic courtroom confession to killing Melissa Eastick in Sunderland
Stephen Todd, of Sunderland, changed his plea to guilty on the second day of his trial and faces a life sentence
Jason Laws, 34, confirmed as second victim of tragic Benwell home explosion
Jason, who was known as Jay, was killed in blast on Violet Close, which also claimed the life of seven-year-old Archie York
Three people found dead at Swanage care home and four taken to hospital after 'major incident'
Emergency services are at the scene at a care home in Ulwell Road, Swanage.
Change to armed police policy after gang put bounty on cop who killed Chris Kaba
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper said police officers who kill in the line of duty will not be named unless they are convicted, as she announced a major overhaul of the rules.
'Orange' flats to be built at Glasgow quay as councillor says 'I prefer green'
Councillors approved the ‘build to rent’ neighbourhood at Lancefield Quay, which will reach 22 storeys at its highest point, during a planning application committee meeting.
Appeal launched for missing Scots schoolboy, 14, as mum 'worried sick'
Carson Kinnaird, 14, has been missing from the Airdrie area in North Lanarkshire area since Monday.
Remembrance parade cancelled due to health and safety concerns to go ahead this year
The parade was cancelled last year due to health and safety concerns
People in Newcastle have their say on how to fix the NHS as Government launches new consultation
Following the Government's announcement of a public forum on how to fix the NHS, ChronicleLive spoke to people in Newcastle on how they would fix it
Former Sunderland newsagents shop to be converted into 'bedsits'
Sunderland City Council's Planning and Highways Committee approved plans for the Chester News site at 129 Chester Road, near the Chesters pub, this week
Solar panel schemes at Sunderland council buildings approved in bid to cut city's energy bills
Two major solar panel schemes at council buildings have been approved in a bid to cut energy costs in Sunderland
Scots teacher forced to relocate to Dubai as she 'couldn't find job' amid cuts
Nadia Eunis, 28, moved across the world after being unable to find work as a primary teacher in Scotland.
Newcastle City Council issues update on families forced to leave homes after deadly Benwell explosion
Dozens of families were displaced in the aftermath of the tragic Violet Close explosion last week, in which a seven-year-old boy and 34-year-old man were killed
Man found with more than two kilos of cannabis in car in South Tyneside is jailed and faces deportation
Gentian Celaj was pulled over in South Tyneside due to the manner of his driving and found to have a large amount of cannabis in his car
Calls for review of Killingworth pub licence
A local community group has called for changes to a Killingworth pub's licence whilst others have defended the watering hole.
Man charged with murder after death of William Copeland in Hamilton
William Lewis is also charged with attempted murder and attempting to defeat the ends of justice.
Domestic violence victims to be remembered at Newcastle service marking White Ribbon Day
Woman who have experienced domestic abuse are also being urged to reach out for support
North East demands 'certainty' amid rumours Treasury could make major cuts to key transport budgets
Senior figures in the North East are understood to be concerned about the future of the £2 cap on bus fares and funding that has been used to save at-risk services from being axed
Glasgow woman with mobility issues missing for two days as police grow increasingly concerned
Cops probing the disappearance of Shona Biggins have issued a second appeal after she vanished in the early hours of Monday morning (October, 21).
Tyne Tunnel fine exceeds £300 for 'worried' driver after confusion over toll payment system
Jim Maguire, from Edinburgh, said he had cash in his hand ready to pay his Tyne Tunnel toll on his journey to North Yorkshire
Heaton burglar sneaked behind counter at petrol station and stole cigarettes
Prolific thief Tony Ash, who has 99 offences on his record, made off with the goods while the shop assistant's back was turned
Celebrations for 200th anniversary of 'world first' fire service in Edinburgh
Princess Anne joined Scottish Fire and Rescue Service staff, politicians and guests.
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Swanage care home cops arrest woman, 60, after death of three people
The woman was detained this afternoon.
Spotlight should be on Scots cosmetic surgery charlatans and leave job to the pros
We are now the European capital of botches cosmetic prodecures.
Russell Grant's horoscopes as Scorpio told to take a chance at a fresh start
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'Utterly unique' hoard of Bronze Age items undisturbed for 3,000 years discovered in Scots town
The Peebles Hoard, which dates from 1000-800 BCE and was found by metal detectorist Mariusz Stepien in 2020, comprises more than 500 bronze and organic pieces that had lain undisturbed for more than 3,000 years.
One million days of policing lost by Scots cops over last four years, figures reveal
The figures were obtained via freedom of information legislation.
Northumbria Police referred itself to watchdog after Holly Newton's murder, but no investigation launched
Holly, 15, was stabbed to death by her ex-boyfriend Logan MacPhail in Hexham
Drugs courier caught trying to sneak 15 kilos of cannabis into the country at Newcastle Airport
Cheng Chan, from Malaysia, was stopped by Border Force at Newcastle Airport and found with the large amount of cannabis in a suitcase
Wallsend man threatened member of public with knife and chillingly shouted 'I will kill you'
The victim had been sitting in his van when Gordon Douglas appeared and thrust the blade through the open driver's window while making the threats
Winter fuel payment crisis affects 'nearly all' pensioners in and around Plymouth
Thousands stand to lose the £300 benefit
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