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Rare Metro tickets purchased the night before the network opened in 1980 discovered on eBay
The nine tickets were issued on Sunday August 10, 1980 - the eve of Metro’s first day of service
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Danger staircase fears in Newcastle council houses more than halved
Newcastle City Council had flagged concerns over more than 3,000 homes that it feared could contain potentially hazardous 'ranch style' staircases
Walker pensioner shouted abuse at paramedics before punching one in face
Retired electrician Thomas Means lashed out the medics and called his wife 'a b****' as they tried to help him in his home
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Smuggler caught with 16 kilos of cannabis at Newcastle Airport after Bangkok trip
Laura Banks admitted smuggling the large amount of drugs into the UK after she was stopped by Border Force officers
Cash ‘massively better’ for small businesses as two new banking hubs open in Northumberland
Both Prudhoe and Alnwick had seen all their high street banks close
A bird's eye view: Take a look at the ongoing demolition work on the Gateshead Highway flyover
Gateshead council expects the demolition of the flyover to take around six months
How the Metrocentre breathed new life into the North East when it opened 40 years ago
Phase one of the new shopping complex on the outskirts of Gateshead began trading in April 1986
'If you've served for just one day' - North East Navy commander's message of support for forces veterans
Commander David King spoke to ChronicleLive as HMS Calliope hosted a team of "wounded, injured or sick" veterans
Toddler 'plunges several metres' from TUI cruise ship and is 'fighting for life' in Madeira
The emergency happened this morning when the cruise liner was docked in the Madeiran capital of Funchal
'You'd have everything you need' - Residents react to huge plans for 900 new homes next to Metrocentre
Major plans for 900 homes, a hotel and leisure space could be built on the land
'It's surprising how many hippos you can accumulate' - Northumberland couple to sell entire collection
Philip and Elizabeth Angier, both 75, have amassed their collection of hippopotamus-themed keepsakes over 55 years
'Deeply loved' North East dad died after surgery went wrong and led to sepsis
An inquest has resumed into the death of Sunderland dad Neil Pentland
Lotto results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for Wednesday, April 22
The winning National Lottery numbers for tonight's Lotto and Thunderball draws
'I hope there is more to come' - Locals react to Blyth's £20m makeover plans
The Government confirmed an additional £20 million would be spent over the next decade to tackle issues such as empty shops and anti-social behaviour
Funeral notices in the Chronicle last week including tributes to devoted husband and loving sister
A selection of tributes to people who have passed away around the North East
Ram-raiders 'giving Blakelaw a bad name' as takeaway is targeted for the second time in two years
Police are hunting the driver who smashed into the front of an Indian takeaway
Dedicated ‘silver tourism’ coach operator launches for older North East holiday makers
A new coach tour operator dedicated to ‘silver tourism’ has launched in the North East.
Gateshead NHS Trust removes advice about giving weaning babies chocolate buttons and crisps
The trust has removed a webpage after concerns was raised about the guidance they were giving out
Northumberland golf club loved by Ant and Dec and Alan Shearer to upgrade its facilities
Close House in Heddon-on-the-Wall has previously hosted the British Masters and is frequent haunt of celebrities
'Dismal and filthy' Victorian toilets at Newcastle Central Station set for revamp
LNER has submitted plans to Newcastle City Council for another refurbishment of the Victorian toilets at Central Station, which a vicar complained last year were in a "shocking" state