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More than 280 new homes permitted to be built on 'eyesore' derelict land in County Durham
Peterlee
Durham County Council (DCC) has given the go-ahead for the construction of 282 new homes on the former North East Industrial Estate in Peterlee and Horden
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Woman reportedly driven at during spate of crimes related to Ford Fiestas in Gateshead
Gateshead
Two Ford Fiestas were reportedly been stolen and two were broken into on the same day
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Holidaying family captures photograph of waterspout off coast of Northumberland
Northumberland
Simon Hinkins and his family spotted the impressive weather phenomenon on Saturday evening while on holiday
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Newcastle woman who owes £16,000 to courts fined for spitting in face of police officer
Walker
Toni Dickinson, 31, was fined and ordered to pay compensation for spitting in the face of a police officer
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Northumberland garden where every single plant is toxic - and some of them can kill you
Alnwick
Visiting Alnwick Garden's Poison Garden in the summer months means that exotic and tropical plants, which are kept in polytunnels for the rest of the year, are on display
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Artist to sell cherished St James' Park painting to raise funds for Sir Bobby Robson Foundation
Sir Bobby Robson
Ronnie Pattison will sell his most cherished painting in memory of his late mother, who died from cancer
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Sunderland University graduate who explored sustainable Nigerian fashion now hopes to set up own business
University of Sunderland
Esther Moyomola Oludare has been working with one of West Africa's largest art galleries exploring how it is supporting sustainable fashion for her Master of Business Administration degree
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35 pictures of travelling Toon Fans during Newcastle's 2-0 pre-season friendly win over Hull City
Newcastle United FC
Goals from Alexander Isak and Jacob Murphy led the Magpies to a 2-0 win at the MKM Stadium
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Thousands of people turn out to watch the opening night of Kynren - An Epic Tale of England
Kynren
The live action outdoor theatre show has began its eight-week run in Bishop Auckland, County Durham
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Eight of the most dangerous plants you can find in Alnwick Poison Garden
Alnwick
There are more than 100 toxic plants in the garden, including opium poppies and cannabis
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Newcastle drink-driver was four times over the legal limit before roundabout crash
Westerhope
Lyndsey Allen, 43, was behind the wheel of a Jeep Renegade when she crashed on July 6 this year
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Death notices and funeral announcements in The Chronicle Newcastle this week
Funeral notices
A selection of tributes to people from around the North East who have passed away in the past few weeks
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Ladies Day's best dressed in 51 pictures as Newcastle struts out in style
Ladies Day
Ladies Day 2024 took place at Newcastle Racecourse on Saturday with fabulous fashion the order of the day
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BBC Paris Olympics viewers warned of possible £1,520 fines as TV Licence ‘detector vans’ patrol streets
BBC
The TV Licensing fleet of detector vans is out in force this weekend as the BBC Paris Olympics coverage begins.
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British Gas on the lookout for 300 new apprentices - with possible salary of £32,000
British Gas
The announcement will see the people taken on in engineering, with training taking place at the Ofsted regulated British Gas Academies
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Newcastle Ladies Day best dressed winner admits outfit 'doubts' as she bags huge list of prizes
Ladies Day
Eilish Walters from Hexham was crowned Best Dressed of 2024 in the Ladies Day Style Awards at Newcastle Racecourse
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Newcastle Ladies Day 'interrupted' as fly past proposal stuns Racecourse crowd
Ladies Day
There was a shock for Ladies Day crowds at Newcastle Racecourse on Saturday when a plane went passed carrying a proposal
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County Durham chapel is 'one of most unusual properties brought to market'
County Durham
The historic chapel in Sherburn Hill has been converted into a three-bedroom family home and comes with four part-finished residential flats
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Ladies Day in Newcastle's best dressed women in 34 pictures as fabulous fashion wins at Races
Ladies Day
Ladies Day definitely did not disappoint when it came to fabulous fashion as the women of Newcastle stepped out in fine style
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Northumberland man caught with 15 bags of cocaine at Newcastle NX house music event
Cramlington
Lewis Ormston, 23, pleaded guilty to possession of cocaine and was fined
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Newcastle Ladies Day best dressed crowned in Style Awards final as Hexham fashionista wins
Ladies Day
The Style Awards competition was back for Ladies Day 2024 at Newcastle Racecourse with a top three chosen by the judges
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The most stylish couples at Ladies Day in 12 photos as Newcastle pairs bring the fashion
Ladies Day
There were some very well dressed couples in attendance at Ladies Dy at Newcastle Racecourse on Saturday
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Ladies Day best dressed lads in 17 pictures as Newcastle men suited and booted at Races
Ladies Day
It wasn't just the girls who stepped out in style for Ladies Day in Newcastle with plenty of sharp suits in the crowd
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BBC Olympics coverage awkwardly interrupted by window cleaners
BBC
Tonia Couch was discussing the Olympic diving performances with presenter Hazel Irvine
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Bishop AucklandForensics teams descend on County Durham property after baby's skeleton discovered by contractorsDurham Police has launched an urgent investigation after suspected human remains were discovered.
Man who stabbed to death grandad previously told medics he found knife in his bed, inquest hears
Newcastle upon Tyne
Lee Santos was repeatedly stabbed by Andrew Peacock in Cullercoats, North Tyneside
More than 300,000 North East pensioners to lose winter fuel payments - see how many are in your area
DWP
Well over 300,000 people in the North East are set to lose their
Ian Wright's Match of the Day replacement 'sealed' as ex Newcastle United star
BBC
Ian Wright has left his high profile job as a pundit on long running BBC Saturday night programme Match of the Day
Death notices and funeral announcements in The Chronicle Newcastle last week
Funeral notices
A selection of tributes to people from around the North East who have passed away in the past few weeks
NHSHave your say as GPs threaten to bring NHS to a 'standstill'The British Medical Association (BMA), the union for doctors, is warning that the GP system could go the way of dentistry, where many are struggling to register with a practice or being forced to go private for treatment
Northern Lights hunters look out for stunning 'extremely rare' cloud phenomenon
Weather
Noctilucent clouds have made several appearances in North East skies in recent weeks - here's everything you need to know about the phenomenon
Morrisons giving away free food to UK shoppers in every store this August
Morrisons
Morrisons and Warburtons are teaming up to offer shoppers a free meal this August - and all you need to do is say a three-word phrase when you order to claim the offer
UK tourist dies in Greece as temperatures soar above 40C, sparking travel warnings
Travel Advice
Greek authorities have issued a heatwave warning after a woman died in a beach tragedy on the island of Skiathos, with temperatures set to hit 40C in the hottest part of the year
Healthcare assistants at South Tyneside and Sunderland hospitals set for strike action in pay banding row
South Tyneside & Sunderland
Healthcare assistants at South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Trust could be set for strike action.
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Forensics teams descend on County Durham property after baby's skeleton discovered by contractors
Bishop Auckland
Durham Police has launched an urgent investigation after suspected human remains were discovered.
'Blockbuster' Newcastle United transfer dream Eddie Howe won't allow to die
Eddie Howe
Newcastle United were linked with one marquee signing after another when the takeover went through but the club have to face reality as Alan Shearer comparison made
Man who stabbed to death grandad previously told medics he found knife in his bed, inquest hears
Newcastle upon Tyne
Lee Santos was repeatedly stabbed by Andrew Peacock in Cullercoats, North Tyneside
More than 300,000 North East pensioners to lose winter fuel payments - see how many are in your area
DWP
Well over 300,000 people in the North East are set to lose their
Newcastle United FCTokyo tour diary: The Newcastle United press conference moment that left Dan Burn in stitchesNewcastle United's Japanese fanbase are out in force in Tokyo and one question caused much uproar from Dan Burn and Eddie Howe
Have your say as GPs threaten to bring NHS to a 'standstill'
NHS
The British Medical Association (BMA), the union for doctors, is warning that the GP system could go the way of dentistry, where many are struggling to register with a practice or being forced to go private for treatment
Northern Lights hunters look out for stunning 'extremely rare' cloud phenomenon
Weather
Noctilucent clouds have made several appearances in North East skies in recent weeks - here's everything you need to know about the phenomenon
Tosin Adarabioyo breaks silence on choosing Chelsea over Newcastle United transfer
Newcastle United FC Transfer News
Newcastle were keen on a move for the defender before he made the move to Chelsea
Morrisons giving away free food to UK shoppers in every store this August
Morrisons
Morrisons and Warburtons are teaming up to offer shoppers a free meal this August - and all you need to do is say a three-word phrase when you order to claim the offer