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Watch incredible moment orca leaps out of water off Northumberland coast

Some people said they would have thought the footage was AI had it not been posted by well-established local business, Billy Shiel Farne Islands Boats

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Greggs creates rival to Bayeux Tapestry with its own 'Ta-Pastry'

The eight-foot long embroidered history of the sausage roll will go on display this weekend

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North East rapist in foul-mouthed rant about England after subjecting victim to 'worst day of my life'

Mohamed Harun, of Sunderland, was found guilty of raping a trusting and vulnerable stranger who he had met in a park

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A19 crash LIVE: Police and ambulance attend scene with 'two patients treated'

The incident, near the A69 at Wolviston, has been reported to have caused traffic congestion and around 43 minute delays

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North East Premium Bond winners in June 2026, whopping £605,000 won in region

Are you a winner this month? Time to find out!

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A19 crash closes road with delays over 40-minutes and three miles of congestion

The collision, near the A69 at Wolviston, saw both Cleveland Police and the North East Ambulance Service descend on the scene

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Urgent ramipril blood pressure medication alert as some users told 'check for symptoms'

A packaging error means some people may have been issued with ramipril that is four times stronger than the prescribed dose

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North East weather forecast shows heavy rain and possible thunderstorms this week

Potentially heavy thunderstorms could hit 'just about anywhere across the UK', according to a Met Office weather expert

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Campaigners repeat call for water safety training as death toll reaches 15

ChronicleLive and some of our sister titles are supporting a drowning prevention campaign spearheaded by former Olympic champion Tom Dean

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Delays on the A1 Northbound near Newcastle on Monday morning - key details

A section of the A1 Northbound was blocked near Gosforth Park during rush hour

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A1 Newcastle crash LIVE: Section of northbound carriageway 'busy but moving' after collision

The A1 Northbound was previously blocked following the accident

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Couple loses £30k as Tenerife wedding planner goes bust leaving couples in limbo

Around 20 couples are in limbo after being told their wedding planner's business has collapsed

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Nurse tells how she fought to save teen dying on busy beach

Tara Oswick sprang into action when she saw a young girl struggling to breathe during a beach trip with her family

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Two more children’s sand kits removed from sale in UK over asbestos fears

Items containing asbestos in any quantity, including trace amounts, are prohibited for sale in the UK - here's the latest warning

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NHS to launch single patient record so patients no longer have to repeatedly explain medical history

As it stands, hospitals cannot access the full medical history of a patient

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Jet2, easyJet, Ryanair and TUI rules over food and drinks banned on flights

Travellers are allowed to carry snacks on board their flights but there are restrictions over certain items - here's a summary of the rules

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Government to publish 'over 1,000 pages' in next wave of Peter Mandelson files today

Documents relating to Peter Mandelson's appointment as US ambassador will be published on Monday, in what could be one of the largest publications ever laid in Parliament

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Tragedy as girl, 13, dies in UK river incident after being airlifted to hospital

A 13-year-old girl was found in the River Wharfe on Sunday evening and tragically passed away in hospital

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HMRC clarifies State Pension tax rules and how people are affected in retirement

Older people are being offered some clarity over how taxation works for those claiming the State Pension

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Meet the selfless Washington twins who refused to 'let their sponsors down' after challenging charity fundraiser

Joseph and George Kemp, aged 12, wanted to raise money for a cancer charity after one of Joseph's school friends lost his mum to cancer