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Your chance to ask questions of the North East mayoral candidates
North East Mayoral Election
The Chronicle and Journal are holding a mayoral hustings event next week
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Try our 30-day free trial of the E-edition of The Chronicle and read from cover to cover without leaving your home
North East News
If you're someone who likes to stay connected with their local community, you can get a free month's trial of our full digital newspaper delivered direct to your tablet
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All the latest news on gigs, events, food, drink and more sent direct to your phone with our WhatsApp community
The Chronicle
In our 'Things to do in Newcastle and the North East' WhatsApp Community, we will share the latest news on gigs, events, food, drink, shopping and more
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I tried the North East's favourite delicacy and it was a traditional and tasty treat
Washington
In a poll from Chronicle Live readers, there was one clear winner, and I decided to try it for myself
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When Miss World stopped off at the Newcastle Chronicle offices 50 years ago
Newcastle upon Tyne
The idea of beauty contests was still all the rage in January 1973 when the reigning Miss World - an Australian called Belinda Green - dropped into the Chronicle offices for a fashion shoot
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Death notices and funeral announcements in The Chronicle Newcastle from December 30 to January 5
The Chronicle
A selection of tributes to people from around the North East who have passed away in the past few weeks
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How the North East reacted to the death of Queen Victoria 121 years ago
Newcastle upon Tyne
The death of Queen Elizabeth signals the end of a momentous era in British history - and the same can be said of the passing of Queen Victoria in 1901
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We tried the 'best Sunday lunch in Newcastle' at the Tanners Arms but don't ask about dessert
Newcastle upon Tyne
It was recently voted by the Chronicle readers as the 'best Sunday lunch' in Newcastle so we went along to try it for ourselves
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Boys out on the Toon in Newcastle's Bigg Market - 10 photos from 2002 to 2011
Newcastle upon Tyne
Our 10 photographs from the ChronicleLive archive recall lads' nights out down the years in Newcastle's famous Bigg Market area
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Former Chronicle journalist and Horse Whisperer author Nicholas Evans dies after heart attack
In The News
Nick Evans worked as a journalist at the Chronicle and Journal in the 1970s
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Chronicle faces from 2004 - recognise anybody in our 20 photographs?
Newcastle upon Tyne
We've dug out 20 photographs from the ChronicleLive archive of local people who participated in our daily 'vox pop' section back in 2004
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Chronicle faces from 2005 - recognise any of the people in our 20 photographs?
Newcastle upon Tyne
We've dug out 20 photographs from the ChronicleLive archive of local people who participated in our daily 'vox pop' section 17 years ago
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The bitter Falklands conflict that shook the UK 40 years ago: 10 photographs from 1982
Newcastle upon Tyne
On April 2, 1982, Argentina invaded the British-controlled Falkland Islands in the South Atlantic. A huge taskforce, including many North East servicemen, sailed off to take them back
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Celebrate the 2022 Cheltenham festival with your Chronicle & Journal - plus a FREE shop bet every day of the festival with William Hill
The Chronicle
The countdown has begun to racing’s biggest week of the year- the Cheltenham Festival. One of the most prestigious National Hunt Meetings of the year is not to be missed…and we’ve got a bumper week of amazing content featuring a FREE William Hill shop bet every day of the festival!
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20 Chronicle photographs from 2009 - recognise any of the local faces?
Newcastle upon Tyne
We've picked out 20 photographs from the Chronicle archive of local people who participated in our daily 'vox pop' section 13 years ago
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20 Chronicle photographs from 2007 - recognise any of the local faces?
Newcastle upon Tyne
We've pulled out 20 photographs from the Chronicle archive of local people who participated in our daily 'Vox Pop' section 15 years ago
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Recognise any of the local faces in our 20 Chronicle photographs from 2005?
Newcastle upon Tyne
We've dug out 20 photographs from the ChronicleLive archive of North East people who took part in our daily 'Vox Pop' section back in 2005
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20 Chronicle photographs from 2003 - recognise any of the local faces?
Newcastle upon Tyne
We've dug 20 photographs from the Chronicle archive of local people who participated in our daily 'Vox Pop' section back in 2003
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Recognise any of the local faces in our 20 Chronicle photographs from 2008?
Newcastle upon Tyne
We've dug 20 photographs from the Chronicle archive of local people who participated in our daily 'Vox Pop' section back in 2008
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Former Newcastle Chronicle editor's inside story of his 45-year media career
Newcastle upon Tyne
Neil Benson was editor of the Chronicle in the mid 1990s. His new memoir, You Can't Libel The Dead, is an entertaining account of his long career in an industry that has undergone many changes
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A Christmas message from ChronicleLive
The Chronicle
Throughout our history we have been a voice for the region, championing its spirit and innovation, celebrating its rich culture and standing up for local people
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Cute Kids 2022: Vote now, who will be the Chronicle’s Cutest Kid 2022?
Parenting
Have you got an adorable child that you think could win the prestigious accolade? Voting is now open, lets see who will win the coveted title of The Chronicle’s Cutest Kid 2022!
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Sunshine Fund's Noche Del Sol Ball a huge success after challenging year
Sunshine Fund
The Chronicle Sunshine Fund welcomed guests to the 'Noche Del Sol Ball' for a night of fun and fundraising
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