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• Sara Davies' Crafter's Companion goes into liquidation with loss of nearly 60 jobs

  23-10-2026 14:51 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  The company's brand will remain alive after a merger with its largest customer and there are hopes of returning North East jobs in the future
  
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• Meghan Markle 'deeply distressed' by allegation her father had child abuse images

  23-10-2026 14:48 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  Meghan Markle has said she is "deeply distressed" by the accusations
  
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• Cyclist in hospital with 'serious injuries' after Sunderland collision as investigation launched

  23-10-2026 14:47 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  Just after 6.30am on Friday, it was reported to Northumbria Police that a car had crashed into a bicycle on a junction of the A690 Durham Road
  
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• UK storms LIVE: North East 'danger to life' warning issued as football match and events cancelled

  23-10-2026 14:36 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  The Met Office has issued an amber 'danger to life' weather warning with gusts of up to 80mph expected in Storm Austen and Storm Boelo
  
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• Berwick Coastguard gives people key advice to stay safe ahead of Storm Boelo

  23-10-2026 14:21 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  The coastguard issued the warning on it's social media page
  
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• 'Despicable' North East man jailed for life for murder of his stepdaughter

  23-10-2026 14:00 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  Nathan Owens, 34, drove 100 miles through the night from the North East to kill Carla Georgescu, 19, in her Preston student flat the day before her birthday
  
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• Wes Streeting reassures people- be 'alert not alarmed' - after call to stock up in case of a crisis

  23-10-2026 13:58 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  Government ' Be Ready' campaign advises stocking three days of essentials
  
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• Council tax alert on overpayments by 800,000 UK households as Martin Lewis explains how to check

  23-10-2026 13:22 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  MoneySavingExpert shares advice on how to reclaim any owed council tax
  
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• UK storms LIVE: Updates as amber warning issued and Burnham issues warning

  23-10-2026 13:14 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  The Met Office has issued an amber 'danger to life' weather warning with gusts of up to 80mph expected in Storm Austen and Storm Boelo
  
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• North East venue and event closures in full as storms hit UK

  23-10-2026 12:35 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  North East markets and several other venues and planned events have announced closures due to severe weather as the Met Office issues an Amber warning for Northumberland
  
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• Huge queues at Eldon Square HMV as North East fans of iconic band await album

  23-10-2026 12:34 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  The Newcastle store is a very busy place this morning, as a special anniversary version of a very popular record is released
  
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• Jarrow 14-year-old missing since Wednesday afternoon as police search for teenager

  23-10-2026 12:19 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  William was spotted in the Gateshead town centre area at around 3pm on October 21, but he hasn't been seen since
  
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• Storm Boelo to hit North East with 80mph wind gusts as amber warning issued

  23-10-2026 12:09 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  The North East braces for Storm Boelo
  
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• British mum drowns trying to two children in Bahamas snorkelling tragedy

  23-10-2026 12:06 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  The 36-year-old was found face down in the water, off the island of Bimini
  
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• British mum drowns 'trying save to two children' in Bahamas snorkelling tragedy

  23-10-2026 12:06 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  The 36-year-old was found face down in the water, off the island of Bimini
  
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• UK storms LIVE: Updates as 'danger to life' amber weather warning for North East

  23-10-2026 11:13 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  The Met Office has issued an amber 'danger to life' weather warning with gusts of up to 80mph expected in Storm Austen and Storm Boelo
  
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• Met Office hour-by-hour forecast for the North East as Storms Austen and Boelo arrive

  23-10-2026 11:02 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  Stormy weather is coming to the North East.
  
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• Full list of Covid jab side effects that mean seek urgent medical attention

  23-10-2026 10:52 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  UKHSA has explained which vaccines may be offered
  
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• How to stay safe driving in high winds as Storm Austen and Boelo hit UK

  23-10-2026 10:24 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  The Met Office has issued weather warnings for wind and rain as Storm Austen targets south-west England and Storm Boelo heads for Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England
  
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• Death row team 'used 10 needles' in Christa Pike's failed execution

  23-10-2026 10:23 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  The convicted murderer has survived two attempts to kill her with a lethal injection
  
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• Storms Austen and Boelo update as strong gusts and downpours hit

  23-10-2026 10:17 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  UK braces itself for two storms in two days with yellow alert extending to North East
  
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• A1 Western Bypass crash LIVE: Motorists facing miles of tailbacks after collision near Gosforth Park

  23-10-2026 10:00 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  A section of the A1 is blocked southbound near to Gosforth Park
  
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• Major cybersecurity threat LIVE: Updates as UK minister warns this will happen 'more and more'

  23-10-2026 09:32 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  Cybersecurity chiefs warned UK organisations that a ‘critical security issue’ had been discovered in the programming language PHP
  
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• North East murderer William Dunlop is 'hoodwinking the Parole Board' warn family of victim Julie Hogg

  23-10-2026 09:24 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  Julie Hogg's son and mother both warned that her killer was 'hoodwinking' the Parole Board after a hearing this week.
  
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• Northern Rail confirms reduced Northumberland Line service due to storms hitting the UK

  23-10-2026 09:15 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  There will be reduced service on the Northumberland Line today.
  
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• 565,000 people given £150 as DWP letters sent to claimants on four benefits

  23-10-2026 08:58 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  More than half a million E.ON Next customers have already received the £150 DWP Warm Home Discount automatically as a credit to their energy accounts, ahead of letters being sent by the Department for Work and Pensions
  
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• UK storms LIVE: Updates as Storm Austen hits and rail disruption begins

  23-10-2026 08:20 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  The Met Office has issued an amber 'danger to life' weather warning with gusts of up to 80mph expected in Storm Austen and Storm Boelo
  
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• A66 closed in both directions after serious two-car crash in Cumbria

  23-10-2026 02:46 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  The A66 in Cumbria is closed in both directions between the A592 (Redhills) and the B5288 (Penruddock) following a serious road traffic collision
  
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• Gateshead Council facing £47 million shortfall as leader warns of 'difficult decisions'

  23-10-2026 01:58 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  New financial estimates predict that Gateshead Council will need to close a financial deficit of more than £47 million by 2032
  
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• Newcastle Reform UK councillor accused of 'virulently racist' Facebook post

  23-10-2026 01:46 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  Kenton ward councillor Mick Mahoney has been accused for reposting what the Labour Party called "divisive, crackpot claptrap" on his social media account
  
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• Northumberland holiday park extension compared to 'Disneyland' approved on appeal

  23-10-2026 01:42 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  The plans were blocked by councillors in April after almost 200 objections were received by the council
  
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• Tyneside thug slapped and kicked disabled partner and threw her Zimmer frame down stairs

  23-10-2026 01:36 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  Simon O'Neill also poured water over his girlfriend of 18 years and shouted degrading names at her
  
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• Newcastle man put lives at risk by setting fire to his bed in 'stupid' reaction to 'bad news'

  23-10-2026 01:20 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  Arthur Marsh was living at supported accommodation for homeless people in Newcastle when he caused thousands of pounds of damage
  
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• Huge jump in winter illnesses at two North East NHS hospitals sees mask rules brought in early

  23-10-2026 01:08 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  Masks are now to be warn in some North East hospitals
  
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• Met Office issues Storm Boelo weather warning for 53 areas on Saturday - full list

  22-10-2026 23:30 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  The Met Office has named its second storm of the season, with yellow weather warnings in place for 53 areas across Scotland, northern England and Northern Ireland as Storm Boelo brings winds of up to 80mph on Saturday night and through Sunday
  
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• DWP Winter Fuel Payment 2026: Dates, eligibility and how much you'll get

  22-10-2026 21:14 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  The DWP Winter Fuel Payment ranges between £100 and £300 to help households cover heating costs in the colder months
  
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• DWP confirms five groups of pensioners who will not qualify for Winter Fuel Payment

  22-10-2026 21:14 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed the five groups of pensioners who will not receive the Winter Fuel Payment in 2026. The annual tax-free grant of up to £300, paid to people over State Pension age, will not go to those who fall outside the £35,000 income threshold and other eligibility criteria.
  
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• Winning Set for Life lottery numbers for Thursday, October 22

  22-10-2026 21:03 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  We have everything you need to know about the Set for Life draw for Thursday, October 22
  
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• Status Quo drummer Jeff Rich gives pupils at Tyneside primary school a percussion masterclass

  22-10-2026 20:48 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  The 73-year-old musician met around 170 students at Wallsend Jubilee Primary School on Thursday
  
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• New children's Aqua Play opens at Gateshead leisure centre after £200,000 investment

  22-10-2026 20:38 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  The new Aqua Play area opened today in Heworth
  
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• Police probe murder as woman dies of 'stab wounds' after being found in crashed car

  22-10-2026 20:35 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  Eleanor Barnfield appeared to have sustained 'puncture wounds' before crashing her car
  
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• Storm Austen brings yellow and amber weather warnings to areas of the UK

  22-10-2026 20:27 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  As many in the North East travel for half-term, a duo of storms is set to disrupt the UK
  
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• Shocking moment drugged up van driver smashes into family's living room knocking grandad off his feet

  22-10-2026 20:13 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  Arron Straughair caused thousands of pounds of damage after veering out of control in Easington Lane after taking cocaine
  
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• Set For Life results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for Thursday, October 22

  22-10-2026 20:04 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  Tonight's Set For Life could see one player scoop £10,000 every month for 30 years
  
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• North East one-armed cabbie suffered 'despicable' attack by passengers who mocked his disability

  22-10-2026 19:57 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  Drew Davidson, of Sunderland, and another man subjected the taxi driver to a horrendous attack during which he thought he would die
  
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• North East drug driver crashed into living room knocking grandad off feet and causing £90,000 damage

  22-10-2026 19:40 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  Arron Straughair, of Easington Lane, had a breakdown product for cocaine in his system when he lost control of a transit van and hit a family home
  
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• Tyneside council forecasting 'significant' £11.6 million overspend on budget

  22-10-2026 18:52 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  The financial position has worsened since June
  
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• Jury told 'all hell broke loose' outside Seaham pub before Daniel Ambler's alleged murder

  22-10-2026 18:44 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  A court has heard how a Nissan car was deliberately driven at the 23-year-old
  
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• £10,000 motorised wheelbarrow stolen from North East school as police make CCTV appeal

  22-10-2026 18:24 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  Officers are appealing for information after a theft in July
  
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• DWP 'confirms' full State Pension amounts for next year after key announcement

  22-10-2026 18:20 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  The full new State Pension is expected to rise to £250.70 a week and £13,036 a year from April 2027, after wage growth of 3.9% was confirmed as the highest triple lock measure
  
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