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Euroclash 2026 has brought roller skating teams from German, Sweden, France and Wales to the Walker Activity Dome this weekend
Kevin Hogg from Gateshead, better known to fans in the North East as MC Tazo, is on Britain's Got Talent on Saturday
Justine McDonnell, from Benwell, dropped three dress sizes when she decided to 'take control of [her] life'
A late night bar and club that's been around for decades will shut this weekend and re-open as a new venue
Kenneth Gallagher bombarded the victim with messages and calls, some of which were aggressive and left her feeling 'disturbed'
The Sea Road favourite is back in business after a suspected arson attack closed them down
Gosforth was named among the best places to live in the Sunday Times' Best Places to Live guide for 2026
The Spanish Directorate-General for Civil Protection and Emergencies has issued an alert
The mixed-use property on Alnwick's Victoria Crescent is said to be an "excellent investment opportunity"
Blackfriars cooking classes were named the Experience of the Year at this year's North East Tourism Awards ceremony so ChronicleLive tried out a lunchtime express session
