- 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
- How the tragic fatal shooting of Barry Dawson has brought a community together
South Moor Together was started in the wake of the shooting earlier this year
- 'True countryman' Northumberland butcher who served community for seven decades dies
Alan Green, 86, was dedicated to his craft and built up a family business in Longframlington
- The Northumberland cottage with sea views that guests 'never want to leave'
'The whole property was perfect - the views, the location and the privacy. I'd live here permanently if I could'
- 170-jobs boost as Bernard Matthews Foods plans Sunderland factory expansion
The Bernard Matthews factory at Leechmere East Industrial Estate could be set for a major expansion, with plans for improved facilities and new jobs submitted to council development bosses
- Prolific Newcastle shoplifter jailed after blowing final chance at freedom by stealing coffee
Ryan Rainey, who has 101 offences on his record, couldn't resist helping himself to 14 jars of coffee, despite being on a suspended sentence for 33 shop thefts
- UK Miners set to receive pension payments up to £55,000 each from Government
The government is poised to hand miners £2.3bn before the end of the year, a sector pension scheme has confirmed
- Inside a 'beautiful' Northumberland stone-built home up for sale at £1.1million
Ingleboro, the four-bedroom property, is being marketed by Sanderson Young as being set within a 'fabulous' garden
- 30 baby names most popular 60 years ago that are now rarely seen
The most popular names for children throughout the generations have been revealed - and we've taken a look back at the top names from 60 years ago
- Tyneside in 1970: 10 photos recalling scenes around our region 55 years ago
From a Swan Hunter supertanker to Wyn Davies in action for Newcastle United - 10 images from 1970
