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A driving expert has suggested introducing rebates for learners who pass the test first time and additional fees for those with several previous failures

The weather has become cooler over the past few days and is likely to stay that way for now - but things may change later this month

Brian Jordan, of Arthurs Hill, was convicted of sex offences against two young girls at a time when he was also a youth

Voters across the North East went to the polls just a couple of months ago and those elections could offer some hints at what our region has to come on July 4

Steven Donaghey, 23, who pleaded guilty to attempted robbery, followed a young woman through the streets of Newcastle before dragging her to the ground and attacking her,

Henderson Old Hall, in Newcastle, suffered a reported £15 million worth of damage in a fire in June 2023

With the election less than a week away, ChronicleLive ventured to the County Durham constituency of North Durham to gauge what is engaging and disengaging the voters

The Washington and Gateshead South seat goes across the Sunderland-Gateshead border, and includes the Birtley and Lamesley areas of Gateshead as well as Washington

The South Tyneside constituency of South Shields has added Cleadon and East Boldon to its boundaries in the general election

The former Berwick seat has been renamed as North Northumberland for the 2024 general election and now includes Morpeth and Alnwick

The North Durham seat for the general election contains Stanley, Chester-le-Street and Sacriston

The Gateshead Central and Whickham seat is made up of areas from two constituencies that have elected Labour MPs at recent general elections

The re-drawn Newcastle upon Tyne North seat takes in Kenton, Jesmond and parts of Gosforth, plus Benton and Longbenton in North Tyneside

The newly-created Blyth and Ashington seat for the General Election on July 4, 2024 contains Northumberland's two largest towns

Voters in the North East will see that their constituency's name and boundaries may have changed under at the general election on July 4

Durham Constabulary and the County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service are looking into what caused a devastating house fire.

Northumbria Police are seeking witnesses who saw a car reverse into a Sunderland tanning shop

Debbie Duncan, 55, spoke after spending two and a half hours speaking to officers inside the Guardia Civil police station in Tenerife's Las Americas district on Tuesday afternoon

Plans for a new Farmfoods store are up before North Tyneside's planning committee next week.

The group were rescued just 50 minutes after high tide, almost two hours before it was safe to cross from the island

A house fire has seen Good Street in Stanley closed to traffic. No-one is thought to have been injured.

A black rucksack, which was discarded in a back alley, contained sunglasses, watches and other items including headphones

The service between North Shields and Monkseaton was suspended while the bike was removed

Two police officers were seen inside the holiday rental apartment where missing Jay Slater stayed the night before his disappearance as the search continues

A male reportedly entered the branch on Northumberland Street and threatened staff

Kian Declan Rourke caused two dogs unnecessary suffering by failing to feed them properly and failing to investigate their poor body conditions

A British TikTok star who flew to Tenerife to track down the missing teenager says an elite Spanish crime unit is still on the hunt for Jay Slater, 19, despite police saying the search has ended

Health officials said there has been a 'substantial increase' in the number of dengue fever cases being brought back to the EU this year

The man, who the Chronicle understands to be a wheelchair user, was allegedly attacked at property on Milburn Road

The supermarket has urged anyone with a nut allergy not to eat the affected cupcakes following a packaging error