HIGHLIGHTS FROM The Chronicle

• North East police force's delay over petrol-bomb threat court case branded 'absolutely shocking' by judge READ
• DWP winter benefits explained and who can get energy bills help of up to £450 READ
• RSPCA issues urgent winter warning for dog owners - never do this READ
• DWP£83.30 benefit explained after 212,000 left in debt amid 'confusion' READ
• Mum who woke up to partner raping her in her own bed can 'finally heal' after attacker is jailed READ