- Northumberland NHS worker jailed for acting like a 'bully' during attack on partner
Peter Nicholson, of Ashington, has lost his 25-year career and his liberty after assaulting his partner during a drunken row
- Cost of heavily-delayed Newcastle leisure centre jumps to predicted £40m
Building work is yet to start on a new leisure centre in West Denton and its expected costs have almost doubled since the plans were first unveiled in 2021
- Death notices and funeral announcements in The Newcastle Chronicle last week
A selection of tributes to people who have passed away around the North East
- Sir David Attenborough backs bid to raise £30m to secure Rothbury Estate
Northumberland Wildlife Trust chief executive Mike Pratt said the purchase was a 'once-in-a-lifetime opportunity'
- Famous Newcastle pub crowned 'people's champion' in national rankings for 2025
A long standing favourite in Newcastle has not only made a list of the best 100 pubs in the UK but won the Readers' Choice award
- Five North East pubs make Good Food Guide's best in UK rankings for 2025
Five pubs in the North East have made the cut for the Good Food Guide's 2025 list of the best pubs in the UK
- Gateshead gardener wins national award for transforming 'joyous' community space
Marek Debecki received the Bloomin' Marvellous Gardener Award for his work at Beverley Court
- Exact times fireworks are against the law and when you can legally buy them
Bonfire Night is a tradition that has been celebrated for centuries and every year the sky is lit up with dazzling colours and mesmerising patterns. But there are a few laws you should be aware of
- Whitley Bay café up for sale after September closure
Föda on Monkseaton's Front Street, is one of many high profile hospitality closures this year, but is said to be in "turnkey condition" for a new operator to come in
- Key Sainsbury's update issued for all Nectar card users
The supermarket is urging customers to update their app to the latest version to access the new QR code, which can be found on the home screen
