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North East council expected declaration times for May 7 local elections - key details
In less than three weeks, voters will be heading to polling stations across the country, with over 5,000 seats contested nationwide
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Funeral notices in the Chronicle this week including tributes to brother and sister and poet
A selection of tributes to people who have passed away around the North East
Controlling Northumberland boyfriend installed cameras in house and punched partner
Over five years, Marc Lancaster subjected the victim to coercive behaviour, which also saw him slap and nip her, get her to come off social media and push her over
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Households urged to remove blueberries from plastic and store in common kitchen item
Where you store your blueberries can extend their life in your home
Newcastle entrepreneur shows that ADHD can be a super power with his new book
Newcastle entrepreneur shows that ADHD can be a super power with his new book
19 lovable Dogs Trust canines looking for their forever homes right here in the North East
Here are the beautiful pups hoping to find their forever home in the North East.
North East rescue cat whose leg was amputated after being abandoned searching for new home
Coconut has been at Cats' Protection's Tyneside Cat Centre in Felling since December, and is its longest stay resident
Donald Trump warns 'No more Mr Nice Guy' as Strait of Hormuz remains closed
The fiery post on the Truth Social site threatens Iran as tensions rise
What happens to your State Pension when you die and who can access it
The financial implications should be considered well before death
Man in 20s dies in hospital after being struck by car on A189
Northumbria Police has appealed for more information following the incident, which occurred in the early hours of Saturday morning
Inside a luxury Northumberland townhouse on the banks of the River Tweed
The property in Spittal Quay, which is on the banks of the River Tweed, extends to 208 sq m of living space, and is being marketed by Paton & Co
Missing man carrying bright red rucksack last seen in Gateshead found safe
31-year-old Damian has been found safe, Northumbria Police has confirmed
The North East castle named one of the UK's most incredible UNESCO World Heritage sites
Durham Castle has been continuously occupied since the 11th century and is now part of University College Durham
'I'm a binman and this is the one thing you should never put in your recycling'
The advice for people taking out their rubbish has gone viral
Jesy Nelson appeals for help after car with twins' SMA equipment stolen
Former Little Mix singer Jesy Nelson has asked for help locating her car after it was stolen from her driveway
Drunk woman poured cider over man then plunged pint glass into his neck
Sarah Cooper poured cider over a man before striking him with a pint glass in an unprovoked assault
North East man branded 'moron' by judge after car theft and burglary attempt
Bradley Harris was given a suspended jail term after admitting attempted burglary, criminal damage and theft following two separate incidents weeks apart
North East thug jailed for samurai sword attack two days after prison release
Lewis Dawson was jailed last year after pointing an imitation gun at a family during a shed burglary - but two days after his release he attacked a man with a samurai sword
M&S issue food recall as 'possible health risk' identified with one item
M&S Food is a popular pick for people wanting quality food
Reform's Richard Tice 'allegedly owes £98k in tax' after branding Angela Rayner 'hypocrite' over smaller mix-up
Reform UK's Richard Tice faces claims his companies owe almost £100,000 in corporation tax, despite previously demanding Angela Rayner be sacked over her £40,000 tax error