HIGHLIGHTS FROM The Chronicle

• State Pension rise 2026 edges retirees closer to tax threshold READ
• Suspect ruled out of Newcastle city centre male rape probe READ
• Dr Xand delivers brutal verdict on 'anti-ageing testosterone' READ
• Plans for massive industrial development near Cramlington set to create thousands of jobs to go before planners READ
• Northumberland thug left man with part of face 'hanging off' after blinding another victim in one eye READ