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• Hope Bedlington Terriers 'proud name and football legacy' can continue despite historic club folding

  12-01-2026 01:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Bedlington Terriers Juniors, which have operated as a separate entity from Bedlington Terriers, are exploring the creation of senior men's and women's sides
  
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• Home education on the rise in North Tyneside with almost 300 kids not in school

  12-01-2026 01:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  While lagging behind the national trend, the number of kids being educated at home continues to grow in North Tyneside
  
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• 'Immaculate' Tynemouth apartment with 'beautiful' views of Longsands Beach for sale at £395,000

  12-01-2026 01:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The first floor property has two bedrooms and is situated in the heart of the coastal town
  
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• Affordable food scheme delivers over 400,000 meals to North Tyneside homes amidst cost of living crisis

  12-01-2026 01:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The initiative supports 4,832 members through a number of food hubs across the borough
  
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• Northumberland pub attack brute broke bereaved son's ribs day after his dad died

  12-01-2026 01:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jamie Moore attacked the man outside a pub over a minor argument with his girlfriend the day after his dad died
  
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• Tesco, Lidl and Nestle issue 'do not eat' food warning customers to return items

  11-01-2026 22:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Food Standards Agency is urging shoppers to check their cupboards and fridges
  
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• Tess and Claudia's Strictly replacement 'eyed up' by BBC as new favourite emerges

  11-01-2026 22:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A surprising new contender has emerged to replace Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman on Strictly Come Dancing
  
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• Check if your postcode is eligible for DWP Cold Weather Payments

  11-01-2026 21:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  People in the North East may qualify for Cold Weather Payments if they receive other financial support - here's what you should know
  
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• Mum's five year campaign after partner killed by 121mph drink driver included in Government strategy

  11-01-2026 19:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Carol King, who found out she was having Richard Gray Jordan's second baby after he was killed, has been campaigning motorists suspected causing a serious or fatal collision to have their licences temporarily suspended immediately
  
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• Family pay tribute to 'one of the last gentlemen in life' who died in North East collision

  11-01-2026 18:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Paul Smith was taken to the RVI after the collision on Friday but sadly died yesterday
  
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• Police search teams cordon off North East garage after man found dead

  11-01-2026 18:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Five people have been arrested on suspicion of murder after the incident on Saturday night
  
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• Police search teams at scene of North East garage after man found dead

  11-01-2026 18:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Five people have been arrested on suspicion of murder after the incident on Saturday night
  
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• Inside Northumberland's first Ukrainian restaurant offering hearty and home-cooked fayre

  11-01-2026 18:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Liudmyla Vorobiova has opened LumiVero on Queen Street in Amble, and will offer traditional Ukrainian dishes alongside much-loved British breakfasts
  
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• North East Cat Café Rescue celebrating success with over 200 cats adopted since opening

  11-01-2026 17:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Wallsend’s Bad Cat Café and Rescue hopes to expand next year
  
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• Northumberland sculptor who created Shearer and Sir Bobby statues plans to immortalise Morpeth legend

  11-01-2026 17:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Tom Maley's has created a statue of Commonwealth Games gold medal winner Jim Alder, which is set to be installed in the runner's hometown of Morpeth
  
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• North East twins nicknamed 'The Meatballs' on mission to slim into dresses for wedding

  11-01-2026 17:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gemma and Amanda's height and weight is what earned the identical twins the nickname 'The Meatballs'
  
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• Northumberland cat left with wonky jaw after having to be cut out of car engine by fire crew

  11-01-2026 17:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sarah O’Donnel's four-year-old cat Sassy was taken to the vets with horrific injuries
  
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• Nearly 800 North Tyneside Class A drug users not in treatment, report estimates

  11-01-2026 16:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  North Tyneside Council says it is working with partners to bring down the barriers to recovery
  
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• Grieving Tyneside dad set up mental health groups after death of son who 'hid his struggles so well'

  11-01-2026 16:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Warren Phillips set up Cal's Club not long after the death of son Callum, who struggled with his mental health "for a long, long time"
  
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• Five arrested on suspicion of murder after man found dead in North East town

  11-01-2026 16:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Five people have been arrested overnight following an incident in Stockton on Saturday evening
  
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• Four dead in horror crash as police close road

  11-01-2026 14:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Five others are also being treated in hospital following the fatal collision
  
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• Seven common conditions pharmacies can help treat without a GP appointment

  11-01-2026 13:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The NHS Pharmacy First scheme allows pharmacists to provide treatment for some conditions
  
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• Shopkeeper recognises burglar who stole £5k of goods from his Newcastle store as customer

  11-01-2026 13:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  He damaged metal shutters to gain entry but the owner identified him from CCTV as a regular customer who lived nearby
  
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• People claiming one DWP benefit may qualify for a free TV Licence - eligibility

  11-01-2026 13:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  People claiming the benefit can apply for a free TV Licence when they reach 74 years old
  
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• 21 North East snow pictures as Northumberland wakes up to a blanket of white

  11-01-2026 12:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  There were snowy scenes across the county on Sunday morning following another night of wintry weather
  
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• Damaged platform at busy Metro station reopens as repairs complete

  11-01-2026 12:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The northbound Tyne and Wear Metro platform at Jesmond Station closed in December when it sustained damaged after being scraped by a train's sliding step
  
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• North East burglar with brain tumour tells judge he is 'done with crime'

  11-01-2026 12:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Mark Miller was sentenced for his 35th house burglary
  
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• Major change on way for North East weather as temperatures to hit 10C next week

  11-01-2026 11:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  After a snowy, icy and freezing start to 2026, the forecast finally has some sunshine and warmer weather in store for the region
  
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• Clifftop collapse fears near picturesque coastal village popular with North East visitors

  11-01-2026 11:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A council is speeding up plans to realign the clifftop road near Staithes, which is popular with visitors across the North East, due to ongoing erosion caused by crashing waves and heavy rain
  
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• Tyne and Wear Metro designs over the years ahead of last year with old trains

  11-01-2026 11:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Metro service opened in August 1980, and the trains themselves have gone through countless variations in the decades that have followed
  
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• How long it takes to get new UK passport and how much it costs as 2026 holidays planned

  11-01-2026 11:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Package holiday bookings are expected to go up by 5% this year but travellers need to make sure their passport is not expiring soon
  
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• Lorraine Kelly's dad, 84, dies after being found injured on icy path

  11-01-2026 10:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  John Kelly was found injured on Saturday morning and died at the scene
  
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• List of North East events cancelled and venues closed on Sunday over icy weather

  11-01-2026 09:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  More announcements have been made of closures and cancellations due to snow, ice and wind creating dangerous conditions
  
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• Gordon Ramsay's simple poached egg recipe makes for a tasty dish

  11-01-2026 09:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Poached eggs can be delicious when seasoned with more than just salt and pepper, and Gordon Ramsay has a simple tip to elevate the egg by using an ingredient you may never have thought of - wine
  
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• DWP Attendance Allowance claimants could be in line for £146 more per month - who's eligible

  11-01-2026 09:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Over 1.7 million people receive Attendance Allowance, but those on the lower rate of £73.90 per week could increase to the higher rate of £110.40 by reporting changes in their health circumstances to the DWP
  
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• 17 million Instagram users receive password reset emails as account details leaked

  11-01-2026 09:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Millions of Instagram users are receiving unexpected password reset emails after over 17 million account details were reportedly leaked online by a threat actor, with experts warning users to be cautious
  
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• Quadrantids meteor shower is ending soon - how to spot it while you still can

  11-01-2026 07:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  One of the year's most intense meteor showers is currently visible in UK skies - but not for much longer
  
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• Anyone using Amazon warned 'do not answer phone call' in scheme alert

  11-01-2026 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Consumer watchdog Which? has raised the alarm about a new tactic
  
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• DWP payment for older people on Attendance Allowance could boost benefit by £146 - here's how

  11-01-2026 03:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  If you inform the DWP of certain changes, you could see your income rise
  
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• 'Impressive' Newcastle apartment in desirable development with panoramic views for sale at £495,000

  11-01-2026 02:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The three-bedroom property on the tenth floor of Montagu Court is being marketed by Brunton Residential, and has over 1800 sq ft of living space
  
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• Life in the historic Northumberland village where locals 'wouldn't want to live anywhere else'

  11-01-2026 02:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The coastal village is a popular getaway for tourists wanting to explore the area steeped in history
  
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• Full list of DWP jobs in Newcastle available now - with salaries up to £92,000

  11-01-2026 01:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Department for Work and Pensions, the UK's largest public service team, has a plethora of full-time roles available in the city
  
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• 39 North East care homes told to improve after being rated 'inadequate' or 'requires improvement'

  11-01-2026 01:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  All of the care homes have been rated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC)
  
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• Savage North East murderer who left neighbour with 60 knife wounds dies in prison

  11-01-2026 01:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jane Collinson was subjected to a savage attack at her home in County Durham
  
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• Newcastle in 1976: 10 photographs recalling scenes from 50 years ago

  11-01-2026 01:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  From the new Eldon Square Shopping Centre to a Newcastle United Wembley final - 10 images from 1976
  
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• North East MP calls on Government to upgrade notorious roundabout over safety concerns

  11-01-2026 01:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Three people were hospitalised following a crash on the roundabout in December
  
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• Council issued 13 legal warnings to 'inadequate' Newcastle sexual health clinic

  11-01-2026 01:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Newcastle sexual health clinic run by Solutions 4 Health was graded inadequate by the CQC and put into special measures in December, following long-standing concerns
  
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• 45 pictures as fans celebrate Newcastle United win on penalties against Bournemouth in FA Cup

  10-01-2026 22:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Magpies took on AFC Bournemouth in the third round of the FA Cup at St James' Park
  
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• DWP under fire as PIP claimants wait over a year with 'unacceptable' delays

  10-01-2026 21:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A new report by the Public Accounts Committee has found unacceptable wait times for PIP applications, with some claimants waiting over a year and delays pushing people into debt and poverty
  
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• Two high-street retailers enter administration with 294 stores and 2,500 jobs at risk

  10-01-2026 21:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Claire's and The Original Factory Shop have entered administration, putting more than 2,500 jobs and nearly 300 stores at risk across the UK and Ireland.
  
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