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End of an era as legendary North East bakery shuts down in Newcastle End of an era as legendary North East bakery shuts down in Newcastle

One of the most famous bakeries in Newcastle has closed its doors after years of trading in the city centre

List of Northumberland attractions closed on Thursday due to high winds List of Northumberland attractions closed on Thursday due to high winds

A yellow weather in warning is in place for much of Thursday, with winds predicted to hit up to 70mph

'Beautiful' Airbnb near Newcastle city centre perfect for hen or stag party 'Beautiful' Airbnb near Newcastle city centre perfect for hen or stag party

'It was clean, tidy and had everything we needed for our short stay' (Contains affiliate links)

Woman who lost use of legs over night has 'got her life back' Woman who lost use of legs over night has 'got her life back'

Karen Denholm took part in a 12-week NHS-backed Kidney Beam programme, which she credits for helping her get back on her feet along with the support of friends and family

Northumberland officially home to best soft serve ice cream in UK Northumberland officially home to best soft serve ice cream in UK

Ciccarelli won the best soft serve ice cream in the North East at the UK Ice Cream Alliance Industry awards, and there were other North East winners too

Pussycat Dolls coming to Newcastle on 2026 reunion tour with rap icon supporting Pussycat Dolls coming to Newcastle on 2026 reunion tour with rap icon supporting

After all of the hints the Pussycat Dolls reunion has been confirmed and they're coming to Newcastle

Gateshead Council set to write-off over £400k in uncollectible rent debts Gateshead Council set to write-off over £400k in uncollectible rent debts

The local authority has so far exhausted all options open to it to reclaim the money

Latest council accounts predict overspend due to pressure from social services Latest council accounts predict overspend due to pressure from social services

Demand for adult and children's social care has pushed spending up

Almost 1,500 'Martha's Rule' second opinion requests at North East hospitals Almost 1,500 'Martha's Rule' second opinion requests at North East hospitals

As national figures show Martha's Rule, designed to give NHS patients and their families reassurance about their care, may have saved hundreds of lives in less than two years, this is how the North East compares.

14 more electric buses soon to operate on three Arriva routes 14 more electric buses soon to operate on three Arriva routes

The move is part of North East Mayor Kim McGuinness' plans to make every bus in the region zero emission within 10 years

Gateshead special school to become Autism only to meet local demand Gateshead special school to become Autism only to meet local demand

Council chiefs are being asked to make a special school autism only

Man allegedly posted image of Reform mayor with Nazi hat photoshopped on head Man allegedly posted image of Reform mayor with Nazi hat photoshopped on head

Karl Mason is accused of posting the meme on Facebook

'Immature' thug who attacked partner after she told him it was over spared jail 'Immature' thug who attacked partner after she told him it was over spared jail

Aiden Heppell has been spared jail after attacking his partner on Christmas Day

Businessman and nun honoured with the Freedom of Sunderland Businessman and nun honoured with the Freedom of Sunderland

Sister Mary Scholastica and Paul Callaghan were given the award during a ceremony at Sunderland City Hall

North Tyneside Council prepares for new powers under Renters' Rights Act North Tyneside Council prepares for new powers under Renters' Rights Act

As the first phase of new regulations on rented property emerge, North Tyneside Council prepares to enforce new powers

More than £50m in funding to be approved including major Metro station upgrade More than £50m in funding to be approved including major Metro station upgrade

North East Mayor Kim McGuinness is set to approve £53.6m in new transport funding

Appeal for 100th birthday cards for woman who 'always lifts everyone’s spirits' Appeal for 100th birthday cards for woman who 'always lifts everyone’s spirits'

Irene Wilson turns 100 on March 16 and staff at her care home want to make her milestone birthday "extra special"

Tributes to well known university lecturer among Chronicle funeral notices Tributes to well known university lecturer among Chronicle funeral notices

A selection of tributes to people who have passed away around the North East

Fans stuck in queues on TIcketmaster after 'huge demand' for Radio 1 tickets Fans stuck in queues on TIcketmaster after 'huge demand' for Radio 1 tickets

People took to social media on Wednesday evening to complain about being stuck in a Ticketmaster queue

Newcastle pub that's 'pure Geordie' offering free Mother's Day drinks to mams Newcastle pub that's 'pure Geordie' offering free Mother's Day drinks to mams

Warm-hearted Geordie pub to embrace mams this Mother's Day

Tributes paid to veteran and great-great-granddad after death aged 94 Tributes paid to veteran and great-great-granddad after death aged 94

Dennis Tate passed away on February 23

£100 million spend on highways improvements agreed by council’s cabinet £100 million spend on highways improvements agreed by council’s cabinet

Northumberland County Council looks after more than 3,000 miles of roads

Cafe in Newcastle's 'coolest' place to live approved by United stars and WAGs Cafe in Newcastle's 'coolest' place to live approved by United stars and WAGs

A chic cafe not far from the middle of Newcastle took no time at all to become a firm favourite of many people

Man in his 70s dies after A19 collision between motorbike and van Man in his 70s dies after A19 collision between motorbike and van

The man had been riding a white Ducati Multistrada motorbike

Council agrees sale of former schools with land set to be used for housing Council agrees sale of former schools with land set to be used for housing

Up to 135 new houses, including 20 affordable homes, will be built on the land

Top doctor backs new campaign to tackle rise of women's health 'misinformation' Top doctor backs new campaign to tackle rise of women's health 'misinformation'

Tackling women's health misinformation is vital

A19 serious crash near Silverlink with major road closure - key details A19 serious crash near Silverlink with major road closure - key details

Emergency services descended on the incident in North Tyneside, which also impacted the Tyne Tunnel due to its proximity

Radio Big Weekend in Sunderland tickets and line-ups for Saturday and Sunday Radio Big Weekend in Sunderland tickets and line-ups for Saturday and Sunday

Radio 1's Big Weekend will be at Herrington Park in Sunderland from May 22-24 for a huge three day event (Contains affiliate links)

Radio 1 make 'major change' to Big Weekend ticket limit before they go on sale Radio 1 make 'major change' to Big Weekend ticket limit before they go on sale

Radio 1's Big Weekend is coming to Sunderland in May with tickets going on sale on Wednesday evening (Contains affiliate links)

North East mansion 'like Hogwarts' where Barcelona stayed for Newcastle match North East mansion 'like Hogwarts' where Barcelona stayed for Newcastle match

The Barcelona squad headed to their accomodations on Sunday ahead of their match against Newcastle at St James' Park