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Exact dates UK is to be hotter than Zante with 17C heat spike forecast in weather maps
After a very wet start to 2026, the weather looks like it is about to take a turn for the better with temperatures rising
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County Durham mum-of-four rowing 10k every day in February in memory of dad
Kate Stanley is rowing a total of 280km to raise money for an awareness of pancreatic cancer
Story Homes lodges plans to build 205 homes on fields surrounding Tyneside primary school
The company has submitted a full planning application for homes on fields next to Marsden Primary School in Whitburn
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Majority of jobs to go at Fentimans after £38m takeover by Irn-Bru owner
It is believed that the firm's long standing base in Hexham is to close
Decision on plans for new padel and pickleball venue in Gateshead delayed
Councillors have deferred a decision on whether to refuse or accept plans for a new sports facility in Team Valley
Lotto winning numbers LIVE: Lottery results in full for Wednesday, February 25
The winning National Lottery numbers for tonight's Lotto and Thunderball draws
A1 speeding BMW driver and passenger exposed as cocaine and heroin dealers after police stop
Richard Bathgate, of Rothbury, and Emma Todd, of Morpeth, have been locked up for dealing cocaine and heroin and money laundering
Tyne Bridge and Central Motorway repairs cut back as flagship project's costs spiralled
A new report has revealed exactly what planned restoration works to the Tyne Bridge and Central Motorway had to be dropped because of rising prices
Businessman fined after nine people found sleeping in dangerous derelict office block
The people were discovered inside the building during a fire safety check
Death notices and funeral announcements in The Newcastle Chronicle last week
A selection of tributes to people who have passed away around the North East
Infected Blood Inquiry to end in March with Government warned to 'learn from the past'
The Infected Blood Inquiry will close in March
Northumberland IT worker 'attacked with machete' as brother screams 'they've cut my hand off'
Paul Boomer says he was struck multiple times with the blade when two men burst into his Northumberland home. This article contains images readers might find distressing.
Police update in investigation into death of Ladies Day attack victim Simon Beston
The 55-year-old died in hospital three weeks after he was allegedly assaulted in Newcastle city centre
Large North East cannabis farm uncovered after police drone detected excessive heat
Police raided the cannabis farm and found illegal immigrant Jetmir Serjanaj inside
Here's how many North East children are set to benefit as MPs vote to scrap child benefit cap
Labour’s pledge to scrap the controversial two-child benefit cap is a step closer to law after draft-legislation to axe the policy cleared the Commons, meaning 68,000 children across the North East are set to receive increased support.
Major change for millions of people who shop online coming summer 2026
New regulations will bring stronger consumer checks to 'buy now, pay later' agreements
North East MP hits out at 'recruitment freeze' for radiotherapy staff in rural and deprived areas
Grahame Morris MP highlighted a 'recruitment freeze' affecting radiotherapy.
Former Northumbria Police officer sent inappropriate messages to a 14-year-old girl
A former Northumbria Police officer has been convicted of misconduct in public office.
North East fly-tipper fined £1,000 after address left on dumped rubbish
The woman's identity was discovered after her address was found on a dumped cardboard box
North East nursery sold for first time in 30 years
Abacus Day Nursery established in 1996 has been sold to one of the UK’s leading award-winning nursery groups