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Spanish train crash survivors describe horrors, as man seen with 'severed arm'
Two trains collided between Seville and Madrid this morning, causing colossal destruction
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'Acute nausea and sickness' reports on board easyJet flight
Passengers on the flight from Egypt to Scotland are believed to have felt unwell
Wallsend attempted rape LIVE: Forensics investigating after woman attacked by man with bottle
Police are investigating next to Burnside College with an area cordoned off as searches take place involving a dog unit
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Update from scene of fire at Gateshead block of flats as investigation continues
Both Northumbria Police and the Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service are making enquiries into the incident
Budget 2026 RECAP: £100 energy payment, fuel duty cut, VAT cut on electricity among announcements
Follow for updates as Chancellor John Healey delivers his first budget to the House of Commons
A1 reopens in both directions after Warburtons lorry overturned leading to 12-hour closure
The driver of the lorry was taken by paramedics to the University Hospital of North Durham
North East woman burned fellow prisoner with boiling water on Christmas Day in spat over tweezers
Jessica Blenkiron attacked the other woman while remanded in custody for knifing her neighbour in a row over trainers
A1(M) crash RECAP: All lanes reopen after lorry overturns in County Durham leading to long delays
There was a huge emergency response following a serious collision on the A1(M) in County Durham
Funeral notices in the Chronicle last week including tributes to a loving mam
A selection of tributes to people who have passed away around the North East
Chancellor promises new tests for AI data centres after Northumberland 'pincer movement' fear
John Healey used his Budget on Wednesday to announce a new AI data centre covenant, following complaints from south east Northumberland about the proliferation of new developments
Gateshead Quays arena in line for new Government cash after Chancellor's £1.5bn Budget pledge
Chancellor John Healey named the Gateshead Quays' long-delayed regeneration as one of the projects that will benefit from new funds being made available to the North East mayor
Northumberland A1 dualling 'step closer' as Government pledges to change investment rules
North East politicians hope that Andy Burnham and John Healey's promised reforms to the Government's Green Book investment rules will help build a renewed case for dualling the A1 in Northumberland
Inside the disgusting home of former North East GP who left animals to live in squalor
Nicola Stirk been disqualified from keeping cats and dogs for two years after RSPCA had to intervene
Interactive map shows if you will receive £100 towards your winter fuel bills
Check to see how many homes in your area will be sent the £100 payments in our interactive map
Council band checker site goes down as people see if they're eligible for £100
The site has seen increased traffic after the Budget announcement earlier today
Family sell North East home for 'dream' life on Britain's most remote inhabited island
A North East family have sold their home and relocated to Britain's remotest inhabited island
Second North East hospital trust brings in mask rules as flu and Covid cases rise
Two NHS hospital trusts south of the Tyne now require staff to wear masks and encourage patients and visitors to do the same
Seven things announced in Wednesday's Budget that will affect your household
John Healey promised 'breathing space' for households before delivering his Budget to the House of Commons on Wednesday