HIGHLIGHTS FROM The Chronicle

• Formal bid to extend Northumberland Line to Newbiggin-by-the-Sea has been lodged READ
• Works to restore Whitley Bay Metro footbridge to its former glory to cost £870,000 READ
• Robber put wire around pensioner's neck after following him into Newcastle back alley READ
• North East gets £50m electric vehicle fund as Nissan starts production on new model READ
• Major changes to help NHS dental patients access urgent appointments easier READ