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Over 80,000 people evacuated from homes after wildfires hit France and Spain
Two major blazes have broken out, near the Spanish capital of Madrid, and in southern France, in what has been described as a 'dramatic situation'
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Four men in their 20s dead after car leaves road and hits lamppost
Roads remain closed at the scene, while police complete their investigations
Rail fares slashed on these journeys but some only for the summer - full list
Passengers may be able to get fares for as little as £1
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HMRC ‘deadline approaching’ alert as taxpayers have two weeks
864,000 taxpayers are up against the deadline according to HMRC
Newcastle family's 'lucky escape' after bus flips in horror crash on Turkey holiday excursion
The family-of-four have had their holiday to Turkey 'ruined' after a terrifying crash when their open-bus careered off road in Alanya, Turkey
Hour-by-hour weather forecast for Ladies Day at Newcastle Racecourse
The iconic Ladies Day at Newcastle Racecourse is popular each year
Ambulance delays 'contributed' to County Durham man's death in case which saw 'gerrymandered' NHS investigation
Andrew Watson died 67 minutes after dialling 999
How to order the Chronicle's Kevin Keegan tribute edition after Newcastle United legend's death
The Chronicle printed a special tribute front page to King Kev earlier this week
Hour-by-hour Newcastle Pride weather forecast as celebration sees some sun
As we get close to the Pride march in Newcastle, we find out what the weather is doing
Drivers could be fined over car feature this summer due to 'rule'
This could be an expensive mistake to make in some UK areas
Santander and Octopus Energy praised over new '£29,000' offer
Santander has launched a deal with Octopus Energy
Denise Welch floors fans with reveal of stunning 'pure Hollywood' look for Matty Healy's wedding
Denise Welch has received a rave reaction from fans as she shared two of her outfits for son Matty's Hollywood wedding
Dogs almost killed in County Durham after 10-year-olds on illegal e-bike caught starting fires
"These were really serious incidents that could very nearly have resulted in the death of two dogs"
Family 'broken' after mum-of-two dies in horseriding accident
Kerry Donoghue was riding Carneyhaugh Rua at the Penrith Horse Trials
North East weekend weather forecast as rain expected while rest of UK sees 30C
The weekend forecast for the North East is comfortably mild, while the rest of the UK bakes
Beloved mum and dad killed in horror Harley Davidson smash were on wedding anniversary tour
Mike and Shirley Savings were involved in a three-way collision, on their way home from a tour of Scotland
Extra police patrols in Newcastle city centre this summer in anti-social behaviour crackdown
'Operation Toonwatch' will see police deal with those causing trouble for the public and businesses
Future of High Borrans cannot be based on 'nostalgia', council's Labour group says
The council's decision to close High Borrans continues to generate controversy amid political calls to reverse it.
Government gives update on income tax for pensioners under Andy Burnham
Andy Burnham and his new chancellor made the decision that would affect millions of pensioners across the UK
North East pensioner, 79, admits murdering his wife, 77, after her body found in their home
Michael Wall was remanded in custody and will be sentenced in October this year