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Thu, 2 Jul 2026 08:42:03 +0000
North East postcodes on list of areas affected by Royal Mail delivery disruption
Postcodes in Newcastle have been listed among the UK locations where there could be delivery delays on Thursday - here's the full list

Thu, 2 Jul 2026 08:37:08 +0000
Police make arrests after 16 children rescued from Ohio 'house of horrors'
The children were found in a tiny decaying house in Hamden, Ohio, after police executed a search warrant as part of an ongoing investigation

Thu, 2 Jul 2026 07:58:03 +0000
'Happy little boy' given cancer diagnosis after parents spot 'limp'
The two year old's mum 'knew it was bad' after doctors ran blood tests

Thu, 2 Jul 2026 07:33:54 +0000
Tragedy as Gateshead dad dies suddenly on holiday in Turkey
His family has been told they will have to pay to bring David, 28, home

Thu, 2 Jul 2026 07:07:49 +0000
Travellers warned of five-hour airport delays as plea made to halt new EU rules
The long wait times are being caused due to the new Entry Exit System, which requires passengers from the UK to give their fingerprints and photograph

Thu, 2 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0000
War drama fans rank alongside Band of Brothers streaming now
It has arrived on NOW TV, and viewers widely regard it as one of the greatest war dramas ever made — ranking it alongside Band of Brothers and The Pacific

Wed, 1 Jul 2026 23:18:00 +0000
Ashington MOT tester banned from driving after falling off scooter while drunk
David Matthewson lost control of the vehicle as he travelled along a road in Bedlington

Wed, 1 Jul 2026 23:16:00 +0000
Outcry over 240-home plan as locals fear new road cutting through 'only nice bit' of Newbiggin Hall
Locals in Newbiggin Hall fear that a road to a new housing estate could cut directly across a beloved "green oasis" used by families and dog walkers

Wed, 1 Jul 2026 23:15:00 +0000
Northumberland Street latest explained as delayed regeneration gets 'finishing touches'
Completion of Northumberland Street's transformation is now a year delayed

Wed, 1 Jul 2026 23:14:00 +0000
Whitehouse Farm served with second enforcement notice for planning breaches
Whitehouse Farm has been ordered to take down a covered walkway which was part of its Christmas events after being refused retroactive planning permission

Wed, 1 Jul 2026 23:11:00 +0000
Newcastle thug repeatedly stamped on neighbour's head until he lost consciousness in street attack
Joshua Tumilty carried out the shocking street attack during a spate of other offences and has now been jailed

Wed, 1 Jul 2026 23:11:00 +0000
Unions call off industrial action at Haydon Bridge High School after leadership change
Teachers had walked out over concerns regarding pupils' poor behaviour

Wed, 1 Jul 2026 20:57:28 +0000
'A terribly sad chapter' - North East private school confirm permanent closure after 142 years
Durham High school will close at the end of this academic year and the company will enter administration

Wed, 1 Jul 2026 20:38:08 +0000
Residents and businesses in area of Newcastle left without internet for five days after lightning strike
A lightning strike during the storm on Friday led to a power surge in the Brunton Park

Wed, 1 Jul 2026 20:05:11 +0000
Tyneside Reform UK councillor faces calls to resign after sharing 'Islamophobic' video
Coun Michelle Fascione, who was elected to represent the Simonside and Rekendyke Ward, shared a video before becoming councillor which claimed Islam was trying to "dominate" the UK

Wed, 1 Jul 2026 19:22:22 +0000
Winning Lotto and Thunderball numbers for Wednesday's £2m lottery jackpot
We have everything you need to know about the Lotto and Thunderball draws for Wednesday, July 1

Wed, 1 Jul 2026 19:16:28 +0000
Newcastle man subjected to 'appalling' beating by football fan in Sunderland
Andrew Dodds subjected the victim to a shocking attack which was racially motivated

Wed, 1 Jul 2026 17:55:11 +0000
Northumberland Fusiliers' sacrifice remembered on 110th anniversary of Battle of the Somme
The regiment suffered the highest number of casualties of any regiment on the opening day

Wed, 1 Jul 2026 17:38:52 +0000
Gateshead High Fell by-election candidate and polling station lists
Here is the full candidate list and polling station list for the upcoming High Fell by-election on July 9

Wed, 1 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Funeral notices in the Chronicle last week including tributes to a former director of Social Services
A selection of tributes to people who have passed away around the North East

Wed, 1 Jul 2026 16:56:35 +0000
£240,000 NHS payout after Durham patient needed foot amputated when fractured ankle became infected
A man had to have a life-saving amputation after his fractured ankle became severely infected under NHS care

Wed, 1 Jul 2026 16:21:58 +0000
High Borrans charity 'deeply saddened' by closure of centre but legacy will live on'
High Borrans is set for closure in November, with a charitable organisation behind it left "saddened"

Wed, 1 Jul 2026 16:17:07 +0000
Relief in the Newcastle fan zone as two Harry Kane goals secure England win against DR Congo
The Three Lions took on the African side for the first time ever

Wed, 1 Jul 2026 16:02:47 +0000
North Shields house fire: Two people die as investigation continues
Firefighting crews were called to a property in Cragside Avenue in North Shields after a blaze broke out Wednesday morning

Wed, 1 Jul 2026 15:59:23 +0000
Police statement in full as two people die in North Shields house fire
Emergency services have been at the scene since around 3.30am this morning

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