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• Speed camera myths many drivers are unaware of as UK sees decrease in speeding

  01-02-2026 22:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The cameras are there for driver and pedestrian safety
  
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• New £21 cap for all UK pet owners in major change this year

  24-03-2026 11:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Vet rule will be in place this autumn
  
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• Staycations 'up 235%' as Brits plan holidays at home due to Iran war

  24-03-2026 10:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  UK holiday firms report boom in bookings
  
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• Motorists given petrol update as government minister answers fuel shortage concerns

  24-03-2026 10:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Energy Minister Michael Shanks has advised drivers after the International Energy Agency told motorists to drive more slowly amid the Middle East conflict
  
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• Pensioners on DWP disability benefits could get extra £344 a month from April 2026

  24-03-2026 10:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  DWP figures suggest there are more than 700,000 eligible pensioners not claiming the benefits they are entitled to
  
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• Jet2 boss gives Majorca holiday warning as UK tourists 'ditch' Turkey

  24-03-2026 10:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jet2 boss Steve Heapy has warned hotels in Majorca not to raise prices as thousands of UK tourists cancel Turkey and Cyprus holidays amid Middle East crisis
  
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• Turkey, Greece, Cyprus holidaymakers given easter and summer update in last 24 hours

  24-03-2026 10:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Foreign Office has issued travel advice for Turkey, Greece and Cyprus amid the conflict in the Middle East
  
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• Cars 'scrapped' due to April 2026 £790 'tax trap' including Mondeo, Golf, Zafira - list

  24-03-2026 09:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A campaign is battling to save thousands of perfectly good cars from being scrapped after they were caught in a 'tax trap' - here are the cars that are being hit the hardest
  
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• North East rail disruption LIVE: Services suspended between Newcastle and York

  24-03-2026 09:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Services are subject to short notice alterations and cancellations after a person was hit by a train
  
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• North East rail disruption LIVE: Major disruption between Newcastle and York

  24-03-2026 09:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Services are subject to short notice alterations and cancellations after a person was hit by a train
  
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• State Pensioners urged to take vital action from April to avoid HMRC tax bill

  24-03-2026 09:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The advice is for older people who have an income over £35,000 and involves the Winter Fuel Payment given by the Government
  
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• Everyone paying energy bills told to take action by next Wednesday

  24-03-2026 09:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  There are two steps everyone needs to consider as bills look set to soar by more than £300 this summer
  
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• Colombia plane crash: 66 killed after military plane crashes two kilometres from airport

  24-03-2026 08:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It is understood that 128 people, mostly soldiers, were on board
  
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• Sycamore Gap seedlings to be planted in every UK National Park

  24-03-2026 08:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The first Sycamore Gap seedling will be planted at Walltown Country Park in Northumberland National Park this morning
  
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• Major new rules on cheap energy bills, heat pumps and solar 'in months'

  24-03-2026 07:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Officials said they were working with retailers such as Amazon and Lidl
  
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• BBC expert tells anyone with fridge freezer 'get £10 gadget' to potentially save £100 a year

  24-03-2026 07:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Martin Lewis has also said that people are using their freezers wrongly and need to change setting
  
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• Scepticism over Tory plan to make Northumberland 'the best council in the land'

  24-03-2026 01:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The leader of the council said he wanted Northumberland residents to be the 'most contented in the land'
  
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• Expert gives laundry list of ways to save money using your washing machine

  24-03-2026 01:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The steps seem small, but they go a long way
  
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• Stakeford brute attacked partner after she woke him up late for work then taunted and strangled her

  24-03-2026 01:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Michael Kennedy, of Stakeford, subjected his partner to two episodes of violence after moving in with her
  
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• Blyth brute attacked partner after she woke him up late for work then taunted and strangled her

  24-03-2026 01:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Michael Kennedy, of Blyth in Northumberland, subjected his partner to two episodes of violence after moving in to her Stakeford home
  
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• Major new factory in Byker that could employ 150 people set for Newcastle City Council backing

  24-03-2026 01:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle City Council is due to rule on plans for a new British Engines factory next to the Siemens Energy plant at the Parsons Works site in Shields Road
  
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• 'Something seriously needs to be done' - Winlaton motorists share concerns about rising fuel prices

  23-03-2026 23:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The outbreak of the Iran war and the Strait of Hormuz blockade has led to rising fuel prices
  
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• What we know so far as emergency services seen searching Tynemouth Priory

  23-03-2026 22:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Emergency services were called to Tynemouth Priory in North Tyneside at around 7pm following reports of concern for a person's wellbeing
  
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• Tynemouth Priory incident LIVE: Updates as emergency services called to North Tyneside coast

  23-03-2026 21:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Emergency services are responding to an incident near Tynemouth Priory in North Tyneside
  
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• Tynemouth Priory incident LIVE: Person found safe and well after search

  23-03-2026 21:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Emergency services were called to Tynemouth Priory on Monday night
  
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• Nephew left aunt having nightmares about being killed after strangling her in Hetton-le-Hole

  23-03-2026 21:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Steven Johnson and his aunt didn't have a good relationship due to previous issues when he attacked her out of nowhere in Hetton-le-Hole
  
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• Unique Greggs dips served with free sausage rolls in Newcastle city centre

  23-03-2026 20:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Here's why easyJet cabin crew were dishing out free Greggs sausage rolls and 'destination dips' to people at Grey's Monument in Newcastle city centre
  
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• Set For Life results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for Monday, March 23

  23-03-2026 20:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Tonight's Set For Life could see one player scoop £10,000 every month for 30 years
  
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• 'I tried the Greggs dipping sauces based on Newcastle easyJet destinations and it was a unique experience'

  23-03-2026 19:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  To celebrate the airline's new base at the the North East airport, the region's own bakery chain debuted limited edition sauces, perfect to go with a sausage roll
  
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• 'They are diamonds' Toon fan's mum overwhelmed by Geordie support after freak accident in Barcelona

  23-03-2026 19:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Kieran Gray fell down a stairwell after climbing on the Columbus Monument in La Rambla
  
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