Chronicle and Journal editor-in-chief joins Prime Minister Andy Burnham in writing about the importance of local journalism in our communities, and highlighting some of the ways we have made a differe ...

A crack-cocaine smoking carer left his 73-year-old neighbour with a brain bleed after slamming a metal chair over her head.

Kristie Graham and Natalie Wiley were brought together by tragic circumstances, but have joined forces to create something ...

Visitors can collect rubbings using colourful crayons and a specifically designed booklet, both available from the Hauxley ...

Prolific crook Ian Carr scarpered when he got wind the he might be going to jail for stealing from cars in Gosforth and ...

Here are all the planned road closures and roadworks across the region for the week beginning Monday, November 2 ...

Former chancellor Rachel Reeves has backed the Prime Minister's stance on potentially deepening ties with the EU ...

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood is expected to make a statement in the House of Commons about changes to UK immigration rules ...

Emmerdale actor Lawrence Robb and his professional partner Jowita Przystal have been eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing ...

People tuned in from across the world to watch the moment the curtain dropped at Fenwick's Window in Newcastle ...

A missing man was rescued by helicopter after being found stuck in thick undergrowth. A woman contacted Durham Constabulary ...