HIGHLIGHTS FROM The Chronicle

• Drunk Walker yob spat at one security guard and slapped another at separate shops READ
• It's 40 years since a much-loved Newcastle store closed its doors for the last time READ
• From quaint country pubs to city centre cocktail bars - The North East businesses up for sale READ
• North East police officer repeatedly assaulted doorman by striking his head while she was drunk READ
• Trusted sales manager defrauded North East car dealer out of £33,000 READ