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• Dave Myers' widow Lili teases new tribute project after final Dave Day ride

  23-06-2026 12:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Hairy Bikers star Dave Myers' widow Lili has opened up about the final Dave Day ride and teased a new project in his honour
  
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• Ex-rugby league star attacked girlfriend at Florence hotel before he was found dead

  23-06-2026 15:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ricky Bibey's former partner Jennie Platt said she 'fought back' during a violent struggle with the 6ft 2in former athlete at a Florence hotel before he was later found dead
  
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• New credit card alert as '£700 saved' by making easy switch

  23-06-2026 15:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Competition has ignited among lenders
  
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• A1 Northumberland crash updates after woman in 50s dies at scene of collision

  23-06-2026 14:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The incident took place in the area between the turn offs the A697 in Morpeth and Acklington, with the closure put in place just before 4.30pm on Monday
  
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• Police statement as woman dies in collision between a car and HGV on A1 in Northumberland

  23-06-2026 14:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A woman has sadly died following a collision on the A1 near to Causey Park in the Earsdon area of Northumberland.
  
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• Auf Wiedersehen Pet and Corrie legends to join Robson Green in Northumberland shot BBC drama

  23-06-2026 14:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  An Auf Wiedersehen Pet and ex Coronation Street star will join Robson Green in BBC';s Northumbria Mysteries
  
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• Heatwave parking mistake can seriously damage car and ‘insurance won’t cover it’

  23-06-2026 14:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The risk increases as the UK basks in the hot weather
  
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• Plain-clothed police officers seize e-bikes worth thousands during Tyneside operation

  23-06-2026 13:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police officers were on Ocean Road in South Shields over the weekend, keeping an eye out for anti-social behaviour, when they noticed the vehicle
  
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• Met Office explains what tropical nights are as UK set to break weather records

  23-06-2026 13:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A "heat-dome" settling over western Europe could bring temperatures of up to 40C in the UK by Wednesday
  
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• Two boys and a man face trial next year charged with murdering Gino Robb in Byker

  23-06-2026 12:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jed Grieve and two teenage boys are accused of murdering Gino Robb in Byker
  
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• Sunderland Academy coach and ex Boro striker in court for drink driving

  23-06-2026 12:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Leroy Lita, who claims he now earns £30,000 working for the Black Cats, was more than twice the limit when he was stopped in his Mercedes in January
  
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• Drivers urged to remove this item from cars before Wednesday

  23-06-2026 12:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It comes as the Met Office issues red weather warnings for heat across parts of the UK
  
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• A1 Northumberland crash updates as Road closed almost 10 hours after serious collision between car and truck

  23-06-2026 12:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The incident took place in the area between the turn offs the A697 in Morpeth and Acklington, with the closure put in place just before 4.30pm on Monday
  
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• Manslaughter investigation after two kids, 2 and 4, die in car during France heatwave

  23-06-2026 12:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The two children, aged two and four, were found unresponsive in the family car parked at a property in Carpentras, France, as a manslaughter investigation is launched amid the ongoing heatwave
  
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• North East firm snapped up in £206m deal after starting out in just one high street shop

  23-06-2026 12:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The high street name was launched in a single shop almost 40 years ago and now has a huge UK network
  
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• Fans can watch England vs Ghana with two Newcastle United legends - you just have to find them first

  23-06-2026 11:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  All supporters have to do is find Les Ferdinand and Chris Waddle in Newcastle city centre on Tuesday, and bring Walkers with them
  
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• North East weather LIVE: Updates as UK heat records could be broken this week

  23-06-2026 11:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A heat health warning has been issued for the North East with the mercury set to rise this week - here are all the latest updates on how the region will be affected
  
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• A1 Northumberland crash LIVE: Road closed for almost 10 hours after serious collision between car and truck

  23-06-2026 11:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The incident took place in the area between the turn offs the A697 in Morpeth and Acklington, with the closure put in place just before 4.30pm on Monday
  
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• UK schools close as Met Office issues red weather warning with temperatures reaching 40C

  23-06-2026 11:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  While schools in the North East remain open, some across the UK have had to close
  
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• 'Incredibly eye-catching' new UK bank account pays 8pc interest

  23-06-2026 10:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A money expert has praised the new offer
  
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• 'It's been a lot to deal with' - Family's heartbreak at dad's stage 4 cancer diagnosis

  23-06-2026 10:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  John Reay, 67, had to deliver the devastating news to his four sons earlier this year, and he is now looking to help others in a similar situation
  
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• North East weather LIVE: Updates as train passengers warned of disruption

  23-06-2026 10:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A heat health warning has been issued for the North East with the mercury set to rise this week - here are all the latest updates on how the region will be affected
  
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• What Andy Burnham government could mean for your wages, taxes and bills

  23-06-2026 10:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Andy Burnham is the frontrunner to become Labour leader and Prime Minister following Keir Starmer's resignation. Here's what his fiscal policy could mean for your wages, taxes, energy bills and more.
  
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• Keir Starmer LIVE: Updates as Andy Burnham could still face challenge for No 10

  23-06-2026 09:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Prime Minister announced his resignation during a speech outside 10 Downing Street on Monday morning
  
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• North East weather LIVE: Updates as heat warnings issued amid 29C temperatures

  23-06-2026 09:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A heat health warning has been issued for the North East with the mercury set to rise this week - here are all the latest updates on how the region will be affected
  
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• Major PIP eligibility update as DWP issues new rule change statement

  23-06-2026 09:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Campaign to get a change to rules gets to major threshold as Department for Work and Pensions forced to respond
  
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• Andy Burnham to unveil economy plans as Starmer resignation paves way to No 10

  23-06-2026 09:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  If Andy Burnham is the only candidate to receive the support needed to become the next Labour leader, he could become prime minister in mid-July
  
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• Update for pensioners 'cashing in' over £60,000 tax trap

  23-06-2026 06:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The number of pension pots being fully withdrawn has increased
  
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• British Airways flight cancellation rights and how to claim a refund

  23-06-2026 05:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  If your BA flight is affected, this is what you could be entitled to
  
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• Banned Northumberland driver loses licence again after riding petrol scooter while 'drunk'

  23-06-2026 03:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Michael Bye, who was disqualified in 2023 after being convicted of dangerous driving, failed to provide a breath sample when stopped by police
  
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