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Toxic shock killed four-year-old Samantha BUBBLY little girl Samantha Mitchelson died from "toxic shock" - a condition that kills just three people a year in the UK.
Walker man in court over Harry Lindley murder A MAN from Walker has been remanded in custody charged with the murder of a former Army captain who was found battered in his own home.
Plane named after Kevin Keegan A GATESHEAD youngster's latest masterpiece is set to take pride of place on Toon manager Kevin Keegan’s office wall.
Tyneside models hit vintage charity shops VINTAGE boutiques are the alternative bargain-hunter’s dream. From flares, to frocks, worn-in leather to wacky hats, the range is big enough to satisfy all tastes.
Fun-loving dad dies in drunken prank IT WAS a drunken prank to entertain watching revellers. But Alex Davison's boozed-up antics ended in tragedy when he fell 20ft to his death.
Charity appeal gets PM backing PRIME Minister Gordon Brown gave the thumbs-up to the Chronicle’s Maggie’s appeal today when he arrived in the North East for a tour of the region.
Hit-and-run driver hits two women A DRIVER ploughed into two women before reversing over them. The suspect reportedly fled the scene, leaving a 19-year-old and her grandmother critically injured.
