HIGHLIGHTS FROM The Chronicle

• Boy, 12, fighting for life in hospital after horror e-scooter crash in Newcastle READ
• Universal Credit claimants could get more cash if they act before April rule change READ
• Updates as man appears in court charged with murder after death of former North East police officer READ
• Boy, 16, arrested after suspected stabbing in North Shields sparks huge 999 response READ
• Drivers face £1,000 for making mistake when making way for emergency vehicles READ