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See the heartbreaking video showing how Kian Musgrove's fight for life is far from over

Kat Musgrove holds up her son Kian Musgrove at the Well Pharmacy in Consett, Durham. The pharmacy raised £500 for Kian's cancer treatment
The family have made a fresh appeal for donations after revealing that the money raised towards the pioneering treatment is running out

Ex IRA mole Martin McGartland who was shot in Whitley Bay fears for his life after police data error

Martin McGartland
Northumbria Police has admitted two data breaches after emails were sent to the wrong address

Man causes slash wound while trying to prevent argument between his girlfriend and ex

Craig Ditch picked up a large bread knife and ended up inadvertently inflicting a deep cut to Martin Donley
Craig Ditch was given a 12-month suspended sentence and ordered to pay £2,000 compensation after inadvertently slashing Martin Donley

Can't sing a note? Watch Newcastle's new Tuneless Choir in action

The Tuneless Choir make their debut in Newcastle
Newcastle is to set up its first Tuneless Choir for awful singers keen to belt it out like there's no-one listening

Choking back tears, Alan Barnes fundraiser Katie Cutler thanks those trying to raise cash for her

Katie Cutler
Katie Cutler says she is overwhelmed by generous Geordies who are raising cash to help her out in a legal dispute

Three arrested in connection with disappearance of Sunderland man Robert Hutchinson

Missing Robert Hutchinson
The grandad went missing from his home in Hendon on June 23 2014 and has not been seen since

Meet the Newcastle medical miracles taking little steps to make a big difference

Dave Charlton
Dozens of youngsters joined in with the Tiny Lives Toddle on Gateshead and Newcastle Quaysides to say thank you for saving their lives

Transformers stars including Mark Wahlberg head to Bamburgh beach - but where will they be next?

Hollywood actor (white T-shirt) Mark Wahlberg and film director (brown Jacket) Michael Bay on set at Alnwick Castle
Filming of the new Hollywood blockbuster was shifting locations across the North East this weekend

10,000 bluebells planted in Ponteland Park in memory of Sally Allan

The family of Sally Allan are planting 10,000 bluebells in Ponteland Park in her memory
Thousands of bulbs were planted in Ponteland Park on Saturday in honour of Sally who died earlier this year

Meet the North East Paralympians returning from their phenomenal Rio success

After a record breaking Games we celebrate the North East Paralympians who did us all proud

Newcastle church stalwart retires after 36 years in the ministry to join his bishop wife

Bishop Frank White, Assistant Bishop of Newcastle the Right Reverend, is retiring after 36 years of ministry
St Nicholas’ Cathedral will have a farewell service for Bishop Frank White on Sunday after his years of service

Meet the man happy with the North Shields roadworks - they are making his life easier

Stan Douthwaite
Stan Douthwaite says he struggled to get his car off his driveway before Billy Mill roundabout was replaced with traffic lights

Our students are worth more to the region that the entire Premier League is to the UK

Newcastle University campus
University bosses demand investment in the North and support for powerhouse scheme, as the institution's economic impact is revealed

Pavel Srnicek's brother to play in goal for Newcastle Entertainers anniversary game

Pavel Srnicek's brother Milan
Newcastle United legend Pavel Srnicek passed away last year and now his brother will take his place in the Newcastle United XI

12 arrests over Sunderland street shooting as police vow to catch those responsible

Clovelly Road in Hylton Castle, Sunderland
Inquiries into the shooting incident continue as police make further arrests in Sunderland

Loved ones finally bring home dead sister from Thailand after three-month battle

The three sisters (from left) Kathryn, Tracey and Liz
Kathryn Williamson collapsed and died on holiday in Bangkok but her family could not afford to pay the medical bills

Cycling duo raise almost £4,000 for charity after death of a friend

Joe Astbury and Ed Walker cycled from Liverpool to Chester-le-Street for the brain injury charity Headway
Joe Astbury and Edward Walker cycled 160miles from Liverpool to Chester-le-Street

Live Breaking News

Premature babies take part in charity toddle

They may be little but these toddlers have caused a mountain of concern when they were born premature or with an illness.

Last minutes of match

It’s not looking too good for the Magpies at the moment...

PA Wire
Newcastle United's Isaac Hayden and Wolves Dave Edwards

Sunday's forecast

A chilly start on Sunday with any mist or fog clearing to leave a mainly dry day with sunny spells.

16:18

Road open after crash

The B6395 in Prudhoe has now reopened after an earlier crash.

16:12

Sunderland power back on

We’ve heard reports of a power cut in the Monkwearmouth area of Sunderland.

16:08

Man arrested after alleged rape in backseat

Police have arrested a 29-year-old man after an alleged rape in Sunderland.

16:00

Live match updates and more

Catch up with the latest from the NUFC match and more from sport.

Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez during the Sky Bet Championship match at St James' Park, Newcastle.

Broken down train

A train has broken down between Wakefield and Leeds - Virgin Trains East Coast say that because of this, the line towards Leeds is blocked.

Transformer filming proves popular

Traffic is barely moving in Bamburgh, Northumberland as filming for the new Transformers film.

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Mel Giedroyc, Sue Perkins, Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood

Why Great British Bake Off switch was bigger shock than Brexit

Star Trek : The Starship Enterprise flying through space

'How Star Trek inspired me': Newcastle MP uncovered as massive Trekkie

The home of Tahir and Victoria Mahmood in Great Park, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Family is at the heart of this beautiful Gosforth home

Gateshead Millennium Bridge, opened to the public in 2001

On this day 15 years ago: Gateshead's Millennium Bridge opened to the public

Do you know who this is?

Geordies, how well do you really know Newcastle's statues?

Sir Anthony Hopkins poses for a selfie during filming at Alnwick Castle

A-list Hollywood stars pose for selfies as Transformers filming arrives in Alnwick

Legendary Geordie songwriter Ronnie Lambert, aka Busker, who wrote Home Newcastle

Watch our brilliant video of Home Newcastle by the late, great Ronnie Lambert

North East News

Katie Cutler

Alan Barnes fundraiser Katie Cutler opens up about 'dark days' as she faces threat of bailiffs

Katie, who helped raise thousands of pounds for the disabled mugging victim, has until Tuesday to pay an outstanding PR bill

Kidney transplant patient aims to be on top of the world - while Down Under

Gill Childs from Ponteland, who give her son Ryan Dobinson (21) one of her kidneys. Ryan is to compete in the transplant games in Argentina
Ryan Dobinson, who received a kidney from his mum, is heading to Australian Transplant Games

Meet the North East Paralympians returning from their phenomenal Rio success

After a record breaking Games we celebrate the North East Paralympians who did us all proud

Newcastle church stalwart retires after 36 years in the ministry to join his bishop wife

Bishop Frank White, Assistant Bishop of Newcastle the Right Reverend, is retiring after 36 years of ministry
St Nicholas’ Cathedral will have a farewell service for Bishop Frank White on Sunday after his years of service

See the heartbreaking video showing how Kian Musgrove's fight for life is far from over

Kat Musgrove holds up her son Kian Musgrove at the Well Pharmacy in Consett, Durham. The pharmacy raised £500 for Kian's cancer treatment
The family have made a fresh appeal for donations after revealing that the money raised towards the pioneering treatment is running out

Traffic & Travel

View over the Tyne to the Baltic by David Whinham live

North East news RECAP: Latest breaking news, sport, weather, traffic and travel

The Chronicle's live breaking news service including Saturday's traffic, travel, weather, sport and more covering Newcastle and the North East

Are the Metros and trains running to time after torrential rain and lightning?

A Metro train
Disruption to the rail system due to early morning downpours but Metro system running to time

North East news RECAP: Thunderstorm latest; Metro stopped by trespassers on the tracks

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The Chronicle's live breaking news service including disruption caused by thunderstorms and heavy rain on Friday

Bus lane camera installed near Billy Mill roundabout in North Tyneside

A mobile camera has been moved to Lynn Road to stop motorists using the temporary bus lane

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24 free things to do with kids in and around Newcastle this May

The home of Steve Stone and his wife Jude near Whalton in Northumberland
Morpeth

Through the keyhole of ex-NUFC coach Steve Stone's home

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Newcastle upon Tyne

Inside the North East's 11 most expensive megabucks mansions

Crime

Judge and gavel in courtroom

Gateshead man told to expect jail for his role in a £1,000 illegal immigration scam

The man had posed as the father of an illegal immigrant's child in a bid to help the family stay in the UK

Armed police swoop on Sunderland house following alleged shooting

Armed police in Sunderland
Five people have been arrested in connection with an alleged shooting of a Hylton Castle home in the early hours of Monday

Cowgate man walks free from court after being convicted of historic sex offences

James Strong, 60, from Cowgate, who has been convicted of six indecent assaults against a child
James Strong, 60, was given a two-year suspended prison sentence after he was convicted of six indecent assaults against a child

Politics

Jeremy Corbyn (left) and Owen Smith (right)

Corbyn and Smith leadership battle could see cultural change in Labour Party

Next week's crucial Labour leadership result will decide which direction the party goes in

North East MP to head inquiry into high levels of executive pay

MP Iain Wright
Business, Innovation and Skills Committee headed by Iain Wright will look into controls on executive pay

New UKIP leader Diane James urged to make it 'the party for the North'

Diane James celebrates makes a speech after being named as the new leader of Ukip
North East MEP Diane James urged to target the region and unify the party after taking over from Nigel Farage

UK News

Diane James named new Ukip leader after seeing off rivals

Deputy chairman replaces Nigel Farage after polling 8,451 votes

Missing toddler Ben Needham may have killed by a digger, police fear

Ben, from Sheffield, disappeared from outside Ms Needham's parents' home on Greek island of Kos in July 1991

Apple's new iPhone 7 goes on sale in the UK, thankfully it is water-resistant as customers queue in the rain

Apple said yesterday that many versions of the phone had sold out in pre-order, and this morning's queues were made up of those who had reserved a spot to pick up a pre-ordered device.

World News

Willy Wonka star Gene Wilder - known for roles in comedy classics such as Young Frankenstein and Blazing Saddles - has died aged 83

Willy Wonka star Gene Wilder dies aged 83 following battle with Alzheimer's disease

Willy Wonka star Gene Wilder - known for roles in comedy classics such as Young Frankenstein and Blazing Saddles - has died aged 83

Turkey attack: At least 28 people feared dead after explosions at Istanbul airport

Turkish rescue services gather outside Istanbul's Ataturk airport
There are reports of at least 28 people dead and dozens more injured in a suspected attack at Istanbul's Ataturk airport in Turkey

Explosions at Brussels Airport and Metro station: Updates as 34 people feared dead in blasts

Picture taken with permission from the Facebook site of Jef Versele showing the aftermath of this morning's explosions at Brussels airport live
Several are feared killed or wounded in the blasts at the airport and Metro station, with all flights at Zaventem Airport cancelled

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