HIGHLIGHTS FROM The Chronicle

• Public toilets in County Durham town closed on Saturdays after 'misuse' by visitors READ
• Plans to rebuild Northumberland SEND school currently housed in 19th century buildings READ
• Gateshead electric motorbike rider allegedly killed pal by dangerous driving, jury told READ
• Well-paid South Shields offshore worker dealt wholesale amounts of cocaine to make more money READ
• Importance of reading stressed amid potential cost-cutting measures at Northumberland library READ