Funeral notices in the Chronicle last week including tributes to a devoted grandad

50 North East criminals jailed in September including 24 years for 'very evil' man

Objections to plans for nine-bed HMO in Gateshead

North East councillor claims he quit gym over users blocking equipment while 'on their phones and gossiping'

New policy to warn of higher risk of gambling harm in deprived North East areas

Friend of murdered Alice Ruggles in huge fundraising effort for fight against stalking

Byker Post Office burglar snared after being overheard discussing break-in with pals

Police search for missing Jarrow man who may have travelled to Hexham

Casualty taken to hospital after car and bus involved in crash in Northumberland

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Council issues safety warning after porpoise washes up on Northumberland beach

'Danny Dyer smokes Parma Violet vapes' - Celebs including Eastenders actor and Nigella targeted by bizarre graffiti in Newcastle

'Danny Dyer smokes Parma Violet vapes' - Celebs including Eastenders actor and Nigella targeted by bizarre graffiti

Esther Rantzen, 86, dies and family releases statement after assisted dying campaign

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