HIGHLIGHTS FROM The Chronicle

• Brenda Blethyn's first drama away from Vera based on iconic novel debuts tonight READ
• Murder investigation launched after man dies following alleged North East street assault READ
• Concern in Northumberland as Iran war pushes up cost of heating oil and red diesel READ
• Tyneside HMO investigation finds concentrations in several residential areas READ
• Newcastle lottery winner dropped himself in it over child sex chats after contacting police READ