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A selection of stories published by ChronicleLive on December 28
The Boeing 737 MAX was flying from Birmingham Airport to Tenerife when it encountered turbulence and declared an emergency over France
Labour's Electric Car Grant has been expanded with 45 models now eligible for grants
Si King is set to return to screens in January with his new railway adventure series Britain's Favourite Railway Stations
Rip currents are likely to be strong along many of the beaches in North Tyneside, Tynemouth Volunteer Life Brigade (TVLB) has warned
Prague and Copenhagen jointly topped the list of European cities that UK holidaymakers are most eager to visit in 2026
The 2025 city centre market was set across five locations this year - Monument, Grey Street, Grainger Street, Nelson Street and Old Eldon Square
Northumbria Police chief constable Vanessa Jardine, who has been subjected to horrific trolling as a result of her work as the national lead on LGBT+ issues, has spoken of her ordeal for the first time
Joanne Ferry has shed 4st after overhauling her eating habits
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