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• Winning EuroMillions and Thunderball numbers for Friday's £76m jackpot

  31-07-2026 21:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  All of the important details about the EuroMillions and Thunderball draws
  
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• Dramatic moment teenage driver is dragged out of Audi window by police after 140mph chase

  31-07-2026 21:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 17-year-old led police on a dangerous six-mile pursuit in County Durham before being brought to a halt using a stinger
  
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• Environment Agency response to nurdle spill 'not good enough' says North East Mayor

  31-07-2026 21:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Kim McGuinness said that the official response to the nurdle spill has been 'nowhere near what we would expect'
  
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• How Newcastle Building Society hopes to emulate North East success in Manchester

  31-07-2026 21:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The mutual has continually talked of its commitment to providing face-to-face financial services on the high street, and its new North West patch is part of that ambition
  
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• Suspected Newcastle drug dealer accused of dishing out MDMA, cocaine and ketamine

  31-07-2026 20:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Aminur Choudhury was allegedly caught with the three drugs and intended to supply them in Newcastle in January 2024
  
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• Dozens of firefighters tackle major Washington factory fire with black smoke seen for miles

  31-07-2026 20:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A large emergency response is at the scene on Crowther Industrial Estate with a police cordon in place
  
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• EuroMillions results LIVE: Winning Lottery numbers for Friday, July 31

  31-07-2026 20:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The winning National Lottery numbers for tonight's EuroMillions and Thunderball draws
  
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• Campaigners refuse to leave Sunderland's National Glass Centre as doors shut for final time

  31-07-2026 20:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The National Glass Centre closed at 12pm on Friday, with campaigners still hoping that they can prevent the proposed demolition of the building
  
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• Major industrial fire in Washington sparks huge emergency response with 'explosions' heard

  31-07-2026 19:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dozens of firefighters are at the scene tackling the flames with thick black smoke, which can be seen for miles, filling the sky
  
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• Police investigation launched after overnight break-in at Tyneside National Trust site

  31-07-2026 18:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police confirmed that officers are aware of the report
  
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• Washington fire LIVE: 'Several explosions' as major blaze tears through factory

  31-07-2026 18:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A huge fire is ongoing at a factory on the Crowther Industrial Estate with an eyewitness hearing 'several explosions'
  
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• Huge Washington factory leads to 'high volume' of emergency calls as smoke seen for miles

  31-07-2026 18:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Flames and smoke can be seen coming from the building at the Crowther Industrial Estate, with firefighters and police on the scene of the major blaze
  
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• Huge Washington factory fire leads to 'high volume' of emergency calls as smoke seen for miles

  31-07-2026 18:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Flames and smoke can be seen coming from the building at the Crowther Industrial Estate, with firefighters and police on the scene of the major blaze
  
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• Washington fire LIVE: Major 999 response to factory blaze with smoke seen for miles

  31-07-2026 18:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A huge fire is ongoing at a factory on the Crowther Industrial Estate with an eyewitness hearing 'several explosions'
  
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• Washington fire LIVE: Updates on huge factory blaze with 'several explosions' heard

  31-07-2026 18:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A huge fire is ongoing at a factory on the Crowther Industrial Estate with thick black smoke seen for miles
  
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• Northumbria detective sacked after saying 'all men' were rapists and should be given curfew

  31-07-2026 17:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Detective Constable Rachel Fletcher, of Northumbria Police, also described transgender women as "c***ks in frocks"
  
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• Photos show behind the scenes of major Port of Tyne crane and container ship salvage operations

  31-07-2026 16:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The operation took over 10 hours to complete, 12 days after the collision which caused up to one billion nurdles to spill into the River Tyne and spread along the North East coast
  
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• Whitby's famous Whale Bone Arch to be replaced with £70,000 bronze replica

  31-07-2026 16:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Whitby's Whale Bone Arch has been a prominent feature of the town's West Cliff for more than 170 years, but the current structure is deteriorating due to exposure to the elements
  
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• Supergirl movie star visits patients at Newcastle RVI - just up the road from where she grew up

  31-07-2026 16:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Supergirl star Eve Ridley said Newcastle's Royal Victoria Infirmary "means a great deal to me".
  
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• Man arrested in connection with viral Sunderland 'racial abuse' video

  31-07-2026 15:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A 44-year-old man is in police custody
  
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• Tributes paid to serving county councillor labelled 'compassionate heart' of Reform group

  31-07-2026 15:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Coun Arty Hume died this week at the age of 71
  
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• 'Heartless' funeral director who gave families wrong ashes jailed for 20 years

  31-07-2026 14:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Statements from more than 200 victims were read in court, with many who chose to read them in person breaking down in tears
  
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• Prolific North East shoplifter who bragged 'I can do what I want' stole prosecco, cheese and Easter eggs

  31-07-2026 14:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  James Adams brazenly stole items from shops with no intention of paying time and time again
  
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• North East area ranked among top 10 most at risk of wildfires in the UK

  31-07-2026 14:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  See the threat level where you live or in areas you plan to visit on holiday using our interactive map
  
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• Northumbria Police detective who said all men were rapists guilty of gross misconduct

  31-07-2026 13:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Detective Constable Rachel Fletcher, of Northumbria Police, has been subject to a misconduct hearing
  
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• 'Lovable' teenager died due to 'tragic accident' after tractor overturned at County Durham farm, inquest hears

  31-07-2026 13:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Aaron Anderson's death on Boxing Day 2025 was a "tragic accident" a coroner has ruled
  
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• Thousands still own 'banned' XL Bully - rules and when to report

  31-07-2026 13:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  XL Bully dogs were banned back in 2024
  
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• North East hospital errors contributed to tragic death of eight-year-old boy

  31-07-2026 12:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Lucas Tarran, aged 8, was due to have his appendix removed at the University Hospital of North Tees in September 2023 but suffered a severe bronchospasm while being intubated under anaesthetic, a Lucas Tarran inquest has concluded
  
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• Wellness entrepreneur lands £50k investment to expand her Tyneside-based business

  31-07-2026 12:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Cassdandra Sonma Ukoabi worked as a nurse while she got her idea off the ground
  
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• Southport killer Axel Rudakubana charged with assaults on prison staff at Belmarsh

  31-07-2026 12:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  On Friday, the Metropolitan Police said he had been charged with assaulting an emergency worker
  
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• August deadline warning for millions to qualify for £150 off energy bills

  31-07-2026 12:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Families are being urged to check whether they are entitled to the rebate and they must make sure they fulfil the criteria
  
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• 'Black Widow' Pamela Gwinnett lands at Manchester Airport after Tenerife arrest

  31-07-2026 11:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Pamela Gwinnett, 63, was sentenced to six years in jail for fraud by abuse of position and theft after conning a vulnerable pensioner out of almost £300,000
  
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• Travellers going on holiday warned of infection that causes explosive diarrhoea

  31-07-2026 10:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Health experts say common sources of cyclospora outbreaks include contaminated food such as salad, soft fruit and herbs - here are more details
  
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• RNLI celebrates International Lifeguard Appreciation Day and marks 25 years of patrolling beaches

  31-07-2026 09:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The RNLI's lifeguard service patrol more than 245 beaches across the UK and the Channel Islands
  
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• Raise personal tax allowance to £18,000 key update - four week deadline

  31-07-2026 09:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Andy Burnham is being urged to support raising the £21,570 personal tax allowance to help people on low wages and pensioners
  
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• Ant and Dec pay emotional tribute to Newcastle United ‘true legend’ Kevin Keegan

  31-07-2026 08:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The stars, who are Newcastle United fans, spoke about the impact Kevin Keegan has had on NUFC supporters and how much he meant to people in the North East
  
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• DVLA fine rules full details after pensioner prosecuted over £20 bill

  31-07-2026 06:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The maximum penalty is £2,500 if DVLA has to escalate the case
  
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• Reform councillors' call over petition to save High Borrans as deadline nears

  31-07-2026 01:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  As the debate over High Borrans continues to rage on, the council's opposition group continues to call for signatures for a petition to save the centre.
  
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• Concern for North East council's coffers after reports council tax could be scrapped

  31-07-2026 01:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Reports suggesting council tax could be replaced have since been played down by Number 10
  
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• Gateshead shoplifters snared by officer who was buying ice lolly during heatwave

  31-07-2026 01:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Daniel Hope and Megan O'Neil had targeted the same store three times in four days, taking £150-worth of goods
  
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• North East parents' heartbreak as 'healthy' baby girl born sleeping

  31-07-2026 01:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Rachel Everest-Moore and Josh Tilley, both 23, are now planning their little girl's funeral
  
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• More than 90 Northumberland Right to Buy house purchases halted by fraud team

  31-07-2026 01:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The work has saved the council almost £3 million
  
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• Gateshead drug couriers had cocaine worth £1.9m disguised as Christmas presents with wrapping paper

  31-07-2026 01:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Robert Murphy and Claire Turnbull were found transporting 19 kilos of cannabis in a car
  
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• Glass Centre closure today brings loss of 'part of history, culture and heritage' for North East

  31-07-2026 01:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The National Glass Centre is due to close on Friday and could be demolished
  
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