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Fri, 7 Aug 2026 08:50:01 +0000Unborn baby survived 10-storey tower block fall which killed pregnant mum
Emma Atkinson's daughter was successfully delivered within 30 minutes after she fell from the ninth floor at Shakespeare Towers, in the Burmantofts area of Leeds, on October 22, 2024 — though a coroner ruled her probable intent could not be ascerta...
Fri, 7 Aug 2026 08:24:55 +0000Little-known Newcastle Airport waiting zone where you can park for free for 90 minutes
The waiting zone provides an area for you to wait before picking or dropping passengers off, with up to 90 minutes free parking for taxis, minibuses and public vehicles
Fri, 7 Aug 2026 07:17:48 +0000Durham police officer got woman's number while on duty and searched her details before having sex with her
PC Stephen Holmes, of Durham Constabulary, would have been sacked if he hadn't already resigned
Fri, 7 Aug 2026 07:04:06 +0000Government confirms list of new 'mental health A&Es' set to open in the North East
New NHS mental health emergency departments are set to open across the region
Fri, 7 Aug 2026 06:08:08 +0000North East dad 'capable of earning honest living' caught with 19 bags of cocaine in his car
After Thomas Boucher was arrested, police seized £10,160 in cash, as well as a set of scales, empty bags and a 'tick-list' outlining debts from his home
Fri, 7 Aug 2026 01:00:00 +0000Newcastle mum's heartbreaking final words to son as she begs Andy Burnham to block killer's release
Archie York died when an explosion caused by drug dealer Reece Galbraith ripped through his Benwell home
Fri, 7 Aug 2026 00:30:00 +0000Rushing Uber driver jumped red light and knocked over grandad in Newcastle city centre
Shak Rahman was trying to get his passenger to their hospital appointment when he struck a pedestrian on Percy Street
Fri, 7 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000Engagement celebrations in Newcastle ended in chaos with 'one punch changing my life forever'
Ethan McCoy lashed out at the victim who has been left unable to smile with bleeding across the brain and multiple skull fractures
Thu, 6 Aug 2026 23:30:00 +0000'This is an emergency' - River Tyne crash sparks calls for boats to help with nurdles clean-up
The plastic pellets spilled into the River Tyne when two vessels collided and they are now washing up on beaches and posing a risk to wildlife
Thu, 6 Aug 2026 23:11:00 +0000More than 3,000 people support campaign to improve safety on the A1
A petition set up by the Chronicle and Journal accompanies our Dual the A1 and Save Lives campaign
Thu, 6 Aug 2026 23:10:00 +0000Cullercoats marine research facility set for major revamp in plans by Newcastle University
The Newcastle University facility could see significant investment in the near future, pending council approval.
Thu, 6 Aug 2026 19:36:12 +0000Merseyside Police sergeant Daniel Hughes's secret life with EncroChat criminals
Temporary Sergeant Daniel Hughes, 40, received a suspended sentence after being convicted of unauthorised computer access and disclosing personal data, despite being badly injured twice in the line of duty
Thu, 6 Aug 2026 19:05:33 +0000Winning Set for Life lottery numbers for Thursday for £10,000 a month prize
We have everything you need to know about the Set for Life draw from August 6
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Tonight's Set For Life could see one player scoop £10,000 every month for 30 years
Thu, 6 Aug 2026 17:24:49 +0000Neglected cat dies after being left in North East home without food or water
Chelsea Brown admitted an animal cruelty charge after leaving two cats alone without food or water - one died
Thu, 6 Aug 2026 17:15:51 +0000Mini trapped in middle of A1 at Northumberland junction highlights need to end 'carnage'
Campaigners say the A1 needs to be dualled and junctions improved with the road unable to cope with the levels of traffic
Thu, 6 Aug 2026 17:10:50 +0000Dad and sons gouge eyes and hurl pint glasses at mourners after Prenton funeral wake
Liam Redmond snr, Liam Redmond jnr and Luke Redmond admitted affray after a large-scale brawl erupted at a wake at Prenton Golf Club in Wirral, leaving one man permanently scarred and requiring nine stitches
Thu, 6 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0000Gateshead man allegedly breached Criminal Behaviour Order by dialling 999 31 times
Michael Banks is subjected to the order which bans him from calling the emergency services unless there is a genuine emergency
Thu, 6 Aug 2026 16:35:44 +0000Inside the big North East clean-up as volunteers bid to tackle nurdle 'disaster'
The pellets, which are known as nurdles, spilled into the River Tyne when two vessels collided at the Port of Tyne
Thu, 6 Aug 2026 16:10:08 +0000Happy couple travel from Denmark to Tynemouth Market to buy 'perfect' wedding ring
Nicolai Holm Nielsen his and future husband Torben Holm Nielsen took a trip to the North East days before their wedding in Denmark to purchase Nicolai's dream wedding band
Thu, 6 Aug 2026 15:58:46 +0000Northumberland council houses to be demolished in bid to 'smarten neighbourhood'
The 40 long-empty houses will make way for "much needed" family homes
Thu, 6 Aug 2026 15:05:07 +0000Meet the six-year-old Howdon boy spreading kindness after sudden loss of beloved puppy
Trey Clark was heartbroken when his one-year-old miniature dachshund, Maple, had to be put to sleep on Tuesday
Thu, 6 Aug 2026 14:58:10 +0000Boy, 9, given 'gift of life' leaves Freeman Hospital after waiting eight years for heart transplant
Dáithí Mac Gabhann has spent almost his whole life awaiting a heart transplant, but has now left hospital to a guard of honour
Thu, 6 Aug 2026 14:30:17 +0000Jobs hope as closed Gateshead factory could be bought by new owner
170 jobs were lost when ceilings manufacturer Zentia closed earlier this year after more than 100 years of trading
Thu, 6 Aug 2026 14:09:12 +0000'Woman in distress' heard near Gateshead nature reserve with police searching for car
A woman was heard in a distressed state from within a parked car on Wardley Lane – close to the Hebburn Quarry Pond Local Nature Reserve