HIGHLIGHTS FROM The Chronicle

• Tyneside school to remain closed after play sand found to contain asbestos READ
• 'Black out drunk' hit-and-run driver left man fighting for life in Northumberland street READ
• North East couple's life-changing diagnosis leads to new reformer Pilates business READ
• Sacked North East police officer now accused of using excessive force during arrest READ
• Moment shameless teenage e-bike rider leaves great-grandma to die in Sunderland street READ