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North East cannabis farmer told police during raid: 'I should have listened to my mother'
Ridvan Fangaj, who is from Albania, was caught looking after plants at a semi-detached house in Washington
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Travel advice issued ahead of 10 day Tyne Bridge closure over October half-term
The Tyne Bridge will be closed for 10 days as repair works move onto its famous arch
North Tyneside Council launches 'last resort' compulsory purchase proceedings on derelict sites
The local authority said the move was a 'last resort' and negotiations with owners would continue
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The strange weapon Newcastle man had in order to 'stab anyone who came near him'
Benjamin Kirkup initially got the weapon to 'clean his crack pipe' but then began taking it out for his own protection and was stopped by police in a train station
Gateshead Council issues first landlord fine for serving illegal eviction notice under new law
The landlord was fined for serving a Section 21 notice after May 1 this year - when these notices could no longer be used
Northumbria Police 101 call waits deemed 'unacceptable' as bosses turn to AI to cut delays
The average wait time on Northumbria Police's 101 non-emergency number has jumped to more than six minutes
North East killer Billy Dunlop says he 'gets' loss after son's death in parole bid
Billy Dunlop, who has spent more than 30 years behind bars for her 1989 murder, told a parole board his outlook on life has completely changed since the sudden death of his son
Major recall issued for popular snack bar due to undeclared allergens
Several Full On Flapjack varieties are involved in the recall
Winning Lotto and Thunderball numbers for Wednesday's £4.3m lottery jackpot
The winning numbers from the Lotto and Thunderball draws
Lotto results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for Wednesday, October 21
The winning National Lottery numbers for tonight's Lotto and Thunderball draws
Tributes pour in after mum found with 'stab wounds' in crashed car
Officers believe Eleanor Barnfield may have been stabbed and was driving to hospital when the vehicle crashed
'Dave's my favourite subject' - Hairy Biker's widow Lili on why we all need to talk about grief
Dave Myers died in 2024 - but his legacy is something widow Lili is desperate to carry on
DWP full list of 71 neurological conditions that qualify for £748 monthly payment
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed the full list of 71 neurological conditions that could qualify for PIP eligibility
Vaccine withdrawn from use in UK following reports of deaths
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has withdrawn the vaccine in the UK following reports of deaths and serious side effects
Urgent warning for all Sky TV customers as scammers target households with '50% off' offer
Sky has warned customers about a new phone scam that could see personal details and bank account information stolen
Police boss issues Northumberland A1 safety plea after eighth death of 2026
PCC Susan Dungworth warned on Tuesday that “we need to do something” to improve the A1’s appalling safety record, rather than simply waiting for long-awaited dualling plans to finally get the go-ahead
Witness saw occupants of car which struck Daniel Ambler at Seaham petrol station run away, jury hears
A court has heard how a Nissan car was deliberately driven at the 22-year-old and continued to crash into the petrol station
Funeral notices in the Chronicle last week including tributes to a devoted husband
A selection of tributes to people who have passed away around the North East
Every new Tyne and Wear Metro train now ready to use - as bosses target mayor's 'world class' demand
Latest figures show Tyne and Wear Metro services are gradually becoming more reliable, as transport chiefs celebrate the full rollout of their £362m new fleet
Billy Dunlop parole hearing LIVE: Updates as North East murderer bids for prison release
A parole hearing for Billingham killer William Dunlop is taking place over the next two days in London