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29 gorgeous photos of the Northern Lights across North East skies sent in by readers
Northern Lights
We asked readers to send in photos of the Northern Lights - here's a round-up of some of the best
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'It can only be a positive': I visited South Shields to see what locals thought of £20m levelling up funding
South Shields
I previously went to South Shields back in March, but there is more optimism now after this announcement
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New guide aims to highlight Newcastle's rich Roman Wall heritage
Hadrian's Wall
The guide has been put together as the Hadrian's Wall National Path leaves the route of the Wall as it passes through the city
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Byker police incident RECAP: Officers called as man found dead in the street
Byker
Ayton Street was taped off with emergency services on the scene
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Fourteen County Durham bus routes return tomorrow as Go North East provides 'skeleton' service
Go North East
Go North East has said 14 services will operate again from Monday, November 27
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Family of adorable Hebburn tot who defied 'nightmare' rare cancer pay tribute to the NHS
Hebburn
Hebburn tot Georgia Himsworth has a form of cancer that affects just a handful of little ones
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Death notices and funeral announcements in The Chronicle Newcastle from November 17 to November 23
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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North Shields robber has prison sentence extended after almost £8,000 worth of heroin found in home
Crime
Police found class A and class C drugs when they raided Paul Miller's home
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Repair works to storm damaged Sunderland pier could cost up to £300,000
Sunderland
In recent months the region has been battered by storms including Storm Babet in October
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County Durham community centre renamed in memory of dedicated councillor
County Durham
Leanne Kennedy's name will now be associated with the facility after trustees and committee members voted unanimously to rename the site
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Here's how you can help to feed homeless and vulnerable people in Newcastle for just £5 this Christmas
Newcastle upon Tyne
A donation of £5 will give a festive meal to a person in need on Christmas Eve at Cafe 16 in Newcastle Cathedral
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Houghton gym stocks antidote kit for drug overdoses in bid to save lives
Houghton-le-Spring
Narcan - officially known as naloxone - reverses the effects of an opioid overdose, and buys people valuable time to receive emergency treatment
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Darlington man turned his passion for creating Lord of the Rings-style fantasy maps into a full-time career
Darlington
Chris Birse, 36, made his first fantasy map four years ago with no previous graphic design or art experience
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Why runners wore orange to Blyth Parkrun to highlight White Ribbon Day
Blyth
The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence started today, which coincides with the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and Girls, known as White Ribbon Day
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All 30 North East winners of the Good Food Awards 2023 from restaurants to takeaways
Newcastle Restaurants
A number of North East establishments picked up blue ribbons and gold seals at this year's Good Food Awards
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Vote for your favourite farm or zoo in the North East in our interactive poll
Animals
There are plenty of places to see wildlife across the North East - from falcons to foxes
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'Regrettable' error saw disabled tot's feeding tube flushed with sterilising fluid at Washington nursery
Washington
Ofsted called for action at an "outstanding"-rated Washington nursery following the incident
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Work restarts on Whickham house which has remained unfinished for over 20 years
Whickham
The property was first granted planning permission in 1998 but construction works have been halted since 2005
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Map shows where house prices are going up and down in North East with one property hotspot
Property News
While the UK experienced a fall in the average house price in the 12 months to September, most of the North East witnessed a rise in house costs
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'It’s not banter if we’re not laughing': How men can help fight violence against women on White Ribbon Day
Crime
Today marks White Ribbon Day 2023, which aims to prevent gender-based violence by engaging with men and boys
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'Someone is going to die': Call for action to deal with speeding drivers in Bedlington
Northumberland
The road in question passes several schools
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Gateshead East Cemetery police 'welfare' incident: Updates as officers cordon off area
Gateshead
A police cordon remains in place at Gateshead East Cemetery
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Endangered hen harriers facing 'persecution' in North East, report says
Environment
RSPB's annual Birdcrime report highlights a number of incidents in both Northumberland and County Durham
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Sunderland takeaway rejected by council over public health and obesity fears
Sunderland
Those behind the development said it would not aim to 'sell takeaway food to children under sixteen years of age'
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Melissa Mason, of Gateshead, had repeatedly flouted court orders banning her from having contact with the pensioner, when she saw him as an easy way to fund her drug habit
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Follow live updates here for the latest on the roads and public transport across the region
Newcastle dating app swindler duped gran out of £320,000 after marrying her in Las Vegas
Newcastle upon Tyne
Marc Raven, 61, conned two women out of a total of £400,000 and has been jailed for eight years
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I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here
Nick Pickard and Nigel Farage faced a Bushtucker Trial in the latest episode of the ITV show - and fans were quick to pick up on Ant's mistake during the programme
Warning that most pensioners will be dragged into paying tax within five years
Your Money
The combination of triple lock rises and frozen tax thresholds means that the state pension alone will be taxed by 2028
Tributes paid to 'generous' and 'hugely charismatic' former lord mayor of Newcastle
Newcastle upon Tyne
Geoff O'Brien, a long-serving city councillor and a lecturer at Northumbria University, died last week at the age of 71
Mum kept secret diary of harrowing abuse by vile Sunderland partner in case he killed her
Sunderland
Michael Robinson, of Sunderland, subjected the woman to 18 months of misery during which he attacked her, damaged her home and dictated what she wore and who she saw
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Strictly Come Dancing
Strictly's Annabel Croft confirmed to 'split' from Johannes Radebe as fans left gutted by move
It has been confirmed that Annabel Croft will swap Strictly Come Dancing partners with fans left gutted by the news
I'm A Celebrity's Josie Gibson goes 'missing' from show as ITV come under fire from viewers
I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here
I'm A Celebrity viewers have attacked ITV for Josie Gibson not featuring much in the new series of the hit show
What Yasir Al-Rumayyan told chancellor about Newcastle investment as he meets Prime Minister
Yasir Al-Rumayyan
Newcastle United chairman Yasir Al-Rumayyan was among those in attendance at the Global Investment Summit and the PIF governor discussed the impact of the club's takeover
Gateshead woman bit 84-year-old to steal £20 after campaign of harassment
Newcastle Crown Court
Melissa Mason, of Gateshead, had repeatedly flouted court orders banning her from having contact with the pensioner, when she saw him as an easy way to fund her drug habit
Marks and Spencer shoppers praise 'gorgeous' £69 coat as a 'must-have' for winter
Marks & Spencer
The textured coat has been praised for its 'super soft' material and 'really stylish' colour, with shoppers saying it 'goes with everything'
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Full list of Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland branches set to close - including North East one
A Lloyds bank in Tyneside is set to shut next year, alongside a number of other Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland sites across the country
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Universal Credit
Universal Credit will go up by 6.7% next year - here is a list of all the new amounts benefit claimants will receive for 2024-2025
'Incredible' Nick Pope has 'best game of his life' in Newcastle's draw with PSG
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The Newcastle United shot stopper was the standout performer at the Parc Des Princes
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Erik ten Hag stands by Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana ahead of Newcastle United visit
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The Red Devils head to St James' Park on Saturday night following a Champions League horror show at Galatasaray