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• Harry and Meghan Netflix series trailer appears to use paparazzi footage unrelated to the couple

  05-12-2022 23:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  One clip appears to show the press waiting for Katie Price, while another seems to depict them photographing Donald Trump's lawyer
  
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• Google Chrome users urged to install important update after security threat discovered

  05-12-2022 23:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The bug could leave users open to malicious attacks from hackers - here's how to check that you have the latest update installed in your browser
  
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• Facebook Dating adds age verification to stop under-18s using the platform

  05-12-2022 23:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Meta will roll out the new technology to help make social media safer for young users, with a similar system already in place on Instagram
  
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• Eighth child believed to have died with Strep A infection amid rise in cases

  05-12-2022 23:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Government has urged parents to be 'on the lookout' for symptoms of Strep A, which can cause a range of infections including a life-threatening illness in rare cases
  
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• Millions missing out on GP appointments and vital diagnosis of medical conditions, Labour fears

  05-12-2022 23:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Labour's shadow health secretary said he is "really worried" that as well as patients missing out on GP appointments they could be living with undiagnosed conditions until it is "too late"
  
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• Scarlette Douglas confirms Matt Hancock is in I'm A Celeb group chat after initial 'snub'

  05-12-2022 21:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The presenter explained that the first thing she told the MP in the jungle was that they would be friends with one another while in camp to avoid 'drama'
  
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• Budget 2023-24 - Gateshead Council - Gateshead Council

  05-12-2022 21:09 via news.google.com
  
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• Budget 2023-24 - Gateshead Council

  05-12-2022 21:09 via news.google.com
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• Amazon shoppers warned as phone charger banned from sale due to 'high risk' of electric shock

  05-12-2022 21:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The charger plug in question does not fit fully into a wall socket, meaning that users could touch live parts while plugging or unplugging their device
  
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• RMT union confirm additional rail strike dates over festive period in Christmas travel chaos

  05-12-2022 21:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Workers will stage a walk-out from Christmas Eve until December 27, and two 48-hour strikes planned for next week will also go ahead
  
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• A look Inside the Christmas tree barn at East Grange Farm in County Durham

  05-12-2022 20:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Christmas barn at East Grange Farm, High Shincliffe sells locally sourced Christmas trees, hand-made wreaths, stands and decorations throughout December
  
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• Set For Life results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for Monday, December 5

  05-12-2022 20:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We'll bring you the winning National Lottery Set For Life numbers for Monday December 5 - live breaking updates and results below
  
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• Newcastle bar boss demands 'level playing field' with Christmas markets for Grey Street venues

  05-12-2022 20:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ollie Vaulkhard has complained that the Moosenwirt bar has been allowed to install gas heaters this winter, while other venues on Grey Street are banned from doing so
  
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• Brunswick Village man allegedly tried to murder woman he met on night out then left her naked in woods

  05-12-2022 20:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Matthew Stevens, of Brunswick Village, admits attacking the woman, from Gateshead, but denies trying to murder her
  
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• Northumbria Healthcare and contractors who built new Cramlington hospital settle £140m legal action over 'defects' such as fire safety and drainage

  05-12-2022 19:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Wide-ranging defects in the seven-year-old Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital in Cramlington led to an £140m legal case.
  
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• Tragic Doddie Weir in happier times - taking the Metro with his Newcastle Falcons teammates

  05-12-2022 19:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Doddie Weir who recently lost his much-publicised battle with motor neurone disease was part of the Newcastle Falcons team which won the Rugby Union Premiership title in 1998
  
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• 'Put us out of our misery' - Department for Transport still yet to make a decision on dualling A1 in Northumberland

  05-12-2022 18:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The decision had been due today after two previous delays
  
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• Department for Transport still yet to make a decision on dualling A1 in Northumberland

  05-12-2022 18:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The decision had been due today after two previous delays
  
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• NHS workers are 'very tired and very fatigued' - hospital boss warns many find it hard to see 'light at the end of the tunnel'

  05-12-2022 18:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sir James Mackey has spoken of the "never ending" pressure health workers feel.
  
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• "We can all make a difference": North East charity's advice on what to do if you witness a hate crime

  05-12-2022 18:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Streetwise has produced five mini films to help people become "active bystanders" as cases of racism, homophobia, transphobia, islamophobia and disabalism rise in the region
  
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• Northumberland County Council's finances in good health despite financial world 'being turned on its head'

  05-12-2022 17:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The rise in interest rates was significantly higher than expected but the authority has been able to use cash reserves to mitigate the issue
  
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• Mentally ill Washington woman assaulted security guard and said she'd burn others 'on the cross'

  05-12-2022 17:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Paula McCully was in possession of a kitchen knife and amphetamines when she assaulted the security supervisor on February 16
  
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• Strep A tests sell out online as parents try to buy at-home kits

  05-12-2022 17:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  At least six children across the UK have died of Strep A bacterial infection. It can cause illnesses from a sore throat to scarlet fever
  
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• Downing Street urges parents to be 'on the lookout' for Strep A symptoms as cases rise

  05-12-2022 17:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  At least six children in the UK have died from an invasive form of the bacterial infection in recent months
  
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• Detective's warning to anyone helping Elswick fugitive Sean Tait escape arrest

  05-12-2022 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 34-year-old has been wanted by police for almost three years after failing to turn up at court
  
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• Is petrol cheaper at Costco than at other supermarkets? Locations and price comparisons

  05-12-2022 16:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Costco members can find even more perks outside of the warehouse as cut-price fuel is included
  
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• Will this week's cold snap trigger a DWP cold weather payment?

  05-12-2022 16:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Temperatures are set to plunge from Wednesday onwards but payment rules may be cold comfort for shivering families
  
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• Gateshead 0-2 Aldershot – Match Highlights – SportsByte - SportsByte

  05-12-2022 16:41 via news.google.com
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• Police crime commissioner names Northumbria's new chief constable as Vanessa Jardine

  05-12-2022 16:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The new chief constable will be confirmed by a police panel later this month after being chosen by Northumbria's PCC
  
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• Police and crime commissioner names Northumbria's new chief constable as Vanessa Jardine

  05-12-2022 16:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The new chief constable will be confirmed by a police panel later this month after being chosen by Northumbria's PCC
  
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• Newcastle & Gateshead inward investment agency unites over 40 ... - Bdaily News

  05-12-2022 15:41 via news.google.com
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• Generous five-year-old West Denton boy delivers huge amount of donations to foodbank

  05-12-2022 15:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Archie Mair began collecting food as an act of kindness for his homework and the donations grew from there
  
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• New Netflix trailer for Harry and Meghan's show released as date of screening confirmed

  05-12-2022 15:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  In the new trailer for the docuseries, which is set to start this week, Harry says 'No one knows the full truth. We know the full truth'
  
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• The Customs House in South Shields launches video project to help asylum seekers tell their stories

  05-12-2022 14:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The new project at the area's leading arts venue is being funded by a grant from Newcastle Building Society Community Fund
  
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• Sunderland Nissan worker sent fake passport to Russia after being handed package at party

  05-12-2022 14:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Malu Kasomba, 45, met a man at a party and was asked to send a package to Moscow in exchange for fifty euros
  
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• Some former workers 'reluctant' to speak to investigator examining Northumberland County Council business

  05-12-2022 14:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The investigation was launched after a section 114 notice was issued earlier this year
  
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• Severe cold weather alert issued by Met Office as temperatures set to plummet

  05-12-2022 13:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Very cold nights are expected with 'widespread and potentially severe frosts' that could increase health risks for vulnerable people, weather experts say
  
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• Northumberland's new pre-birth support service designed to 'break the cycle' of social service involvement

  05-12-2022 13:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A councillor was concerned with the number of people the team have already worked with
  
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• Tyneside said farewell to the famous Tuxedo Princess floating nightclub 15 years ago

  05-12-2022 13:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Berthed on the River Tyne from 1983, the Tuxedo Princess floating nightclub was a major attraction until the venue hosted its farewell party 15 years ago
  
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• Former EastEnders star Samantha Womack now cancer free as actress opens up on difficult journey

  05-12-2022 13:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The actress, who played Ronnie Mitchell on the BBC soap, has shared the update on her health five months after revealing her cancer diagnosis
  
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• Question of Sport night raises over £35,000 for the Sunshine Fund to help disabled children

  05-12-2022 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The event, held at The Grand Hotel Gosforth Park in Newcastle, will help the Sunshine Fund charity transform the lives of young people with disabilities
  
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• Newcastle United and the World Cup: 1982 - King Kev comes to St James’ Park

  05-12-2022 12:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Struggling Newcastle United were going nowhere when the World Cup finals took place in Spain 40 years ago, but an unexpected superstar signing would soon spark fan frenzy
  
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• A Place In The Sun star Jonnie Irwin gives cancer update after night in pain

  05-12-2022 11:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dad-of-three Jonnie, who has terminal lung cancer, put a message on Instagram and he was described as an inspiration by his fans
  
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• GMB host Robert Rinder opens up on his grief after death of beloved dog Rocco

  05-12-2022 11:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Robert Rinder paid an emotional tribute to his pet dog on Monday's Good Morning Britain and was offered support from co-host Susanna Reid
  
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• American-inspired foster care 'hubs' launched in Gateshead - Gateshead Council

  05-12-2022 11:29 via news.google.com
  American-inspired foster care 'hubs' launched in Gateshead  Gateshead Council
  
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• Flexible working rules set to change for millions of workers under Government plans

  05-12-2022 10:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Flexible working will help to support those who have commitments or responsibilities such as caring for children or vulnerable people, the Government said
  
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• Stress and depression account for 29% of sick leave at Gateshead Council - Chronicle Live

  05-12-2022 09:00 via news.google.com
  Stress and depression account for 29% of sick leave at Gateshead Council  Chronicle Live
  
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• Stress and depression account for 29% of sick leave at Gateshead Council

  05-12-2022 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Stress and depression have been responsible for more sick leave in Gateshead Council than Covid-19 in 2021 and 2022.
  
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• North Tyneside Council faces budget deficit of more than £23m next year

  05-12-2022 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Previous financial projections from the council were blown out of the water by new wage demands, social care costs and inflation
  
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• Fenham man swigged rum during four-hour stand-off with police from top of neighbour's shed

  05-12-2022 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Glyn Fowler asked to be tasered during the incident and told an officer he hoped his daughter would get raped
  
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