- Funeral notices in the Chronicle this week including tributes to former Merchant Navy Captain
A selection of tributes to people who have passed away around the North East
- Blue Badge rule change for 3 million people who could save up to £126 a year
Martin Lewis has shared a major rule change to the Disabled Persons Railcard scheme, allowing over three million Blue Badge holders to save a third off train travel
- Huge emergency response in North Shields street with house cordoned off
Emergency services descended on Front Street, North Shields on Sunday where two cordons were placed outside a property
- Convicted teenage robber caught with Rambo knife at busy Newcastle Central Station
Kiyan Batson had the blade when officers stopped him on a platform at Newcastle Central Station
- Newcastle dad who spent £800 on cigarettes a month quits smoking to protect his children
Colin Thomas, 35, said giving up smoking had meant he was able to change his children's lives for the better
- Northumberland lad who moved to Argentina with 'just his dog and guitar' to release album
Cam Francis grew up in Swarland but has spent almost a decade travelling through the United States and Argentina with his guitar
- Four winners and three losers as Yoane Wissa in trouble but one Newcastle man adapts superbly
Not everyone had a great evening despite Newcastle's 1-0 win over Chelsea
- Vicky Pattison breaks down in tears in emotional trailer for new reality show
Strictly Come Dancing star Vicky Pattison has filmed a new reality TV programme with her husband Ercan Ramadan
- 'Perfect Mother's Day present' as couple welcome bundle of joy at Newcastle hospital
Myles Griffin was born in the early hours of Sunday morning at the Royal Victoria Infirmary, less than three hours after mum Kayleigh went into labour
- Martin Lewis urges households to do one thing before April 1 to cut energy bills
Martin says that people anxious about future energy price rises should consider locking into a cheaper fix now
