HIGHLIGHTS FROM The Chronicle

• Northumberland man once fined for riding horse while drunk is now suspected of drink-driving READ
• Sick pay rule changes from April 2026 as workers get new rights READ
• Byker Grove star among those honoured with new plaques celebrating Tyneside heritage READ
• 'Crack den' bus station in Northumberland town to be transformed with £1.8m funding READ
• UK drivers risk losing licence for committing new offence under new plans READ