Schools out May 13 2003
Plans to shut almost 40 schools across the region have devastated parents and teachers. more
Black Cats are lucky for betting United fan May 13 2003
Lucky Magpie fan Edward Dunn is laughing all the way to the bank after cashing in on rival team Sunderland hitting the bottom of the Premiership. more
Evening Chronicle comment May 13 2003
Parents must be involved - It is alarming news that 30 schools could close in Northumberland with others in the region also under threat. more
Cabbie scoops £500k Lotto May 13 2003
Another lucky cabbie is in the money - after the second big Tyneside Lotto win in less than a month. more
Toon star handed driving ban May 13 2003
Soccer star Kieron Dyer has been banned from driving for six months after being caught speeding. more
Bid to get tough on car killers May 13 2003
The Government is today taking the first steps towards bringing in tougher sentences for killer drivers in the wake of the death of Northumberland six-year-old Rebecca Sawyer. more
Missing memorial home to rest after 30 years May 13 2003
A memorial to nine brave men who sacrificed their lives in the Second World War has finally come home after going missing for around 30 years. more
Homer's odyssey is at an end May 13 2003
A Victorian seaside hotel which inspired one of the world's most famous artists opened the doors on his room before it shuts. more
Day to remember for happy couple May 13 2003
Dying teenager Martin Black and his bride Susan were all smiles as they sealed their love by tying the knot. more
Labour chief's rallying cry to troops May 13 2003
A Tyneside Labour Party chief delivered a rallying call to the troops today following their town hall election setback. more
Back together after Gulf hell May 13 2003
Families of Geordie Marines fighting in the Gulf welcomed loved ones back to Tyneside. more
Family of true survivors May 13 2003
A couple who have raised their disabled daughter despite a string of tragedies have been nominated for the Chronicle's Family of the Year award. more
Landmark may be given world heritage status May 13 2003
A new move to highlight the wealth of historic buildings and attractions in the North could see the creation of a record third World Heritage Site in the region. more
Girl, 5, saves mum May 13 2003
A brave five-year-old calmly picked up the phone and dialled 999 for an ambulance when her mum collapsed. more
30 schools facing axe May 13 2003
Up to 30 schools face the axe in Northumberland in the next four years to plug a funding and surplus places crisis. more
Trust to bid for top status May 13 2003
One of the North-East's biggest health trusts last night announced it was applying for foundation status. more
Tragic teen marries his sweetheart May 13 2003
Bride and groom Susan Smith and Martin Black were married yesterday - just a few weeks after the couple learned that Martin was dying. more
Land girls harvest wartime memories May 13 2003
They may have dubbed themselves the forgotten army during World War Two, but the "land girls" of Northumberland took centre-stage yesterday, for a trip down memory lane. more
