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North East pensioner who 'could hardly get out house' due to painful condition helped by hospice

Chris Taylor has struggled with the impact of lymphodoema for several years.

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North East police called out after report man 'smashed bottles over everyone'

Steven Kay, 32, was jailed for 18 months after pleading guilty to an offence of affray

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'Asbestos thrown around like snowballs': The toxic legacy of heavy industry on the River Tyne

Asbestos has left a shadow over thousands of Tyneside families - here, they recall "plumes of white dust" of the material once thought of as a miracle

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Full list of North East postcodes affected by Royal Mail delivery disruption

A number of postcodes in the Sunderland area have been listed among UK areas where there could be delivery delays

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Inside the creator of Newcastle's tallest tower's spectacular demise

ChronicleLive takes an in-depth look at the collapse of High Street Group, which left hundreds of small investors out of pocket

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Gardeners urged to put holes in fence before end of March for key reason

Tips for March include pruning some, but not all, roses - and a vital first step

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Newcastle family-run business director says £34,000 theft by finance manager had 'big knock-on effect'

Sarah Gray abused her position at the Throckley company to steal the large sum of money, over a six month period

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Nationwide issues £2,000 warning as customers urged to make 'critical' move

A Nationwide director of retail has explained why households need to start developing a savings habit

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Ian Huntley funeral petition to block public funding reaches over 50,000 signatures

The child murderer died at the RVI in Newcastle on Sunday, after he was attacked at HMP Frankland in County Durham last month

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Families at Great North Children's Hospital overwhelmed by generosity of supporters after donations

The Ward 3 Play Team found themselves without important and stimulating craft supplies for children

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Sky customers 'can cancel contract without penalty fees' if unhappy with April price rise

Sky confirms April rise but customers have option for early exit from contract - if they're fast

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BBC expert issues advice to millions taking Sertraline, Citalopram and Fluoxetine

A Queen's University Belfast study has found increased mortality risks for dementia patients taking certain antidepressants and anti-anxiety medications, with BBC health expert Dr Oscar Duke urging people not to panic

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Martin Lewis warns some people with more than £11,000 in savings

Finance expert explained how HMRC savings allowances mean people need to take care with their hard-won money

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Foreign Office latest Cyprus and Turkey travel advice as UK tourists cancel holidays

Travel expert Simon Calder says British holidaymakers are rebooking away from Turkey and Cyprus to Spain and Portugal amid Middle East tensions, as the FCDO shares latest travel advice following drone impact at RAF Akrotiri

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Plans lodged for new children’s care homes in North Tyneside

North Tyneside Council hopes the proposed homes will prevent the council spending increasing sums on out of borough care.

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State Pensioners with arthritis can get up to £441 a month from DWP - eligibility rules

Pensioners with arthritis or other similar health conditions that affect the joints are being urged to check if they qualify for extra money from the DWP

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UK travellers issued urgent 'check your passport now' warning ahead of Easter holidays

There are two things in particular that you need to check on your passport or risk being turned away at the airport

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The Gateshead areas with the most reports of violent and sexual crimes in January

The areas in Gateshead with the highest number of violent and sexual offences during January 2026 have been revealed.

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Gateshead Council set for multi-million pound bid to repair historic Dunston Staiths

It is hoped further works can be done to the Staiths to preserve Gateshead's industrial past

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Son's plea as Newcastle mum's disappearance linked to Suffolk strangler

Kurtis Pratt has told of the moment he discovered his mother Kellie's disappearance was linked to serial killer Steve Wright