- Police statement in full after World War Two hand grenades found in Northumberland field
An Army bomb disposal team were called to the South Newsham area of Blyth after police were alerted to the discovery shortly after 10am on Sunday
- The North East village with 'in demand' postcode and one of the UK's most romantic restaurants
a village in Northumberland might just be the perfect place to find romance in the North East in 2026
- North East farm shop that people 'travel from miles around' for to host its own Christmas fayre
A farm shop famed for its great local produce and brilliant breakfasts will host its first ever Christmas fayre
- Blyth explosives incident LIVE: Updates after 'grenades' found in field by metal detectorists
Officers are currently in Blyth after members of a metal detectorist group discovered two 'grenades' in a farmer's field
- Famous Gateshead pub to shut for major refurbishment as new owners take over
A very well known pub in Gateshead is getting a change of owner and a change of decor with a refurbishment planned
- Aerial photographs showing iconic locations in the North East then and now
Take a look at images which date back as far as 1949, along with some recently taken shots
- Funeral notices in the Chronicle this week including tributes to a much loved wife and treasured mother
A selection of tributes to people who have passed away around the North East
- Heartbroken dad pays tribute to 'irreplaceable' Whitley Bay skating coach who 'always had a smile'
Much-loved figure skating coach John Hayes taught hundreds of students to skate at Whitley Bay Ice Rink
- Newcastle United have £75m trust issue but rediscovered passion and desire
The Magpies had to cling on against Hull City after dominating the first hour, with little to come off the bench
- Gateshead brute kicked partner down stairs and stamped on her head and neck in 'vicious' attack
Sean Smith subjected his partner to a sustained beating after drinking Stella Artois all day
