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Police release CCTV image in investigation into attempted armed robbery at North East shop
Owner Jayanthan David bravely tackled the intruder on Monday, at the premises on Mill Terrace, in the Shiney Row area of Sunderland
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Newcastle woman says partner gets mistaken for her grandad, but she doesn't care
The 24-year-old says she gets called a gold-digger and her partner, 53, is called much worse
North East five-year-old who had lifesaving heart surgery in America to launch firework display tonight
Ivanna Potts will light up Sunderland at the Red Sky Foundation Fireworks Extravaganza
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Asda issues 'stop using' alert as 11 products recalled that could 'damage the reproductive system'
Shoppers who have bought the affected products are being asked to return them to Asda where a refund will be provided
Martin Lewis gives 'awful' verdict for Octopus, British Gas and OVO customers
Martin Lewis has issued an urgent alert for users with major energy providers such as Octopus Energy, British Gas, E.ON Next, OVO Energy, EDF Energy and Scottish Power
DWP confirms new Universal Credit increase for claimants aged over 25
The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed a Universal Credit increase for 2027, with the standard allowance for single claimants aged 25 and over rising by around £219 a year and couples where one member is aged 25 or over set to receive around £344 more annually — both above inflation.
Your legal rights explained if a TV licence officer turns up at your home
A lawyer has explained your legal rights if a TV licence officer pays a visit - and set out the locked gate principle that could make all the difference
North East mum's warning as 'heat rash' mistake saw baby hospitalised for week
Gabrielle Ingham thought it was a common ailment, but doctors rushed her baby in for emergency treatment
Exact age you can claim your State Pension - check your eligibility timetable
Not everyone will reach the State Pension age at the same time
Gateshead Council bid for government cash to 'restore strategic road network' after flyover demolition
Council bosses hope the government could hand over cash for the works needed following the demolition of the flyover.
'No-one should die waiting for an organ' - the lifesaving transplant technology being used on Tyneside
XVIVO boss Christoffer Rosenblad spoke with ChronicleLive about pioneering transplant technology.
Tyneside health bosses prepared as NHS facing 'longer flu season this year'
Councillors have been updated on the area's winter readiness as a longer than expected flu season is expected
Whitley Bay promenade damage investigation as seafront area 'closed' off
A section of Whitley Bay's promenade remains cut off while the council investigates the damage.
Mindless Tyneside driver took police on 130mph pursuit on A1 in Northumberland in pouring rain
Brandon Durning, who has 87 offences on his record, many motoring-related, only came to a stop when he was 'boxed-in' by officers
Girl, 12, dies after bus collision as police launch appeal for witnesses
Emergency services attended but the girl was pronounced dead at the scene.
Army chief apology for failings that led to North East soldier's training exercise death
Private Jethro Watson-Pickering, 23, from Teesside, died from head injuries after the gun barrel of his armoured vehicle struck a tree during a training exercise on Salisbury Plain in October 2021, according to HSE findings
DWP confirms new Pension Credit rates for 1.4 million claimants from April 2027
The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed a 3.9 per cent increase to Pension Credit rates from April 2027, with 1.4 million claimants set to benefit as single people receive £247.30 and couples £377.40 a week
Law on whether you can legally speed in an emergency in the UK clarified by lawyer
It's a common belief among drivers that you're allowed to break the speed limit in the event of an emergency, but lawyers have clarified whether speeding is actually permitted under UK law.
DWP confirms payment months for Winter Fuel Payment in 2026
The DWP has confirmed when eligible pensioners in England and Wales can expect their Winter Fuel Payment 2026 to arrive, with most payments due in November or December
Free bus pass age change confirmed by Department for Transport from November 6
The Department for Transport has confirmed which passengers are affected by the latest rise in the free bus pass eligibility age in England, which continues to increase in line with the State Pension age.