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• Rishi Sunak thanks public servants in annual Christmas message

  23-12-2022 23:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The message comes while the United Kingdom's public sector faces a series of strikes - including NHS nurses, ambulance staff and postal workers.
  
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• Matt Hancock's book sales flop as critics slam 'exercise in self-justification'

  23-12-2022 23:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Matt Hancock's Pandemic Diaries: The Inside Story of Britain's Battle Against Covid entered the Neilson book charts in 191th place, but has sharply plummeted to outside the top 1,000.
  
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• King's Charles III's first-ever Christmas Day speech will pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II

  23-12-2022 23:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A first image of the festive broadcast has been released by Windsor Castle.
  
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• 14 pictures of Geordie revellers on a damp start to 'Black Eye Friday' in Newcastle's bars and clubs

  23-12-2022 22:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  'Black Eye Friday' has long been a notorious night in Newcastle pubs and clubs. Can you spot anyone you know out this year?
  
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• People baffled after learning 12 Days of Christmas line 'five gold rings' has a hidden meaning

  23-12-2022 21:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  While the song is sang worldwide at Christmas time, it may never sound the same again once you understand the double meaning of one of its most popular lines.
  
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• The Sun apologises after publishing 'disgusting' Jeremy Clarkson rant on Meghan Markle

  23-12-2022 21:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  IPSO received 20,800 complaints regarding the column, which was published by the national newspaper last week.
  
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• New boss for Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Gateshead has 'strong dedication' to improving patient care - Chronicle Live

  23-12-2022 20:43 via news.google.com
  New boss for Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Gateshead has 'strong dedication' to improving patient care  Chronicle Live
  
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• New boss for Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Gateshead has 'strong dedication' to improving patient care

  23-12-2022 20:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Trudie Davies will take up the reins as chief executive at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Gateshead early next year.
  
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• Cadbury's pull Milk Trays from shelves after customers say they 'taste like chemicals'

  23-12-2022 20:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Shoppers are saying that the popular chocolate 'tastes like chemicals'
  
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• Approved extension to community pub in Christon Bank will help 'ensure its survival'

  23-12-2022 19:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The move will create jobs and, it is hoped, boost tourism
  
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• Plans for Bamburgh family house 'will bring new life into the village'

  23-12-2022 19:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The councillor claimed the coastal village "needs more people"
  
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• Hour-by-hour Met Office weather forecast for Saturday sees Newcastle covered with cloud

  23-12-2022 19:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The closest we'll get to a white Christmas in 2023 will unfortunately be overcast skies and light showers as December 25 draws nearer
  
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• Plea to save Widdrington rural dental surgery after request to close it

  23-12-2022 19:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The operators of the practice had requested permission to close the site
  
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• Inside Gateshead Leisure Centre: Staff and members reveal fears for facility under threat of closure - Chronicle Live

  23-12-2022 19:17 via news.google.com
  Inside Gateshead Leisure Centre: Staff and members reveal fears for facility under threat of closure  Chronicle Live
  
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• Inside Gateshead Leisure Centre: Staff and members reveal fears for facility under threat of closure

  23-12-2022 19:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A decision is set to be made in January on whether Gateshead Leisure Centre and other at-risk sites have to be shut down
  
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• EuroMillions results LIVE: Winning Lottery numbers for Friday, December 23

  23-12-2022 19:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The winning EuroMillions and National Lottery Thunderball numbers for Friday, December 23 - live breaking updates below
  
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• When is EastEnders on Christmas Day and Boxing Day? BBC confirm soap's festive schedule

  23-12-2022 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  EastEnders is sure to be one of the most watched programmes over the festive period, particularly Christmas Day
  
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• Single mum on Universal Credit forced to book hotel for Christmas due to fly infested home in South Shields

  23-12-2022 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sonya Bullock, 45, is staying in a hotel over the festive period with her two-year-old boy
  
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• Single mum on Universal Credit forced to book hotel for Christmas due to fly infested home

  23-12-2022 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sonya Bullock, 45, is staying in a hotel over the festive period with her two-year-old boy
  
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• LadBaby secures Christmas number one single for fifth year running - smashing record set by The Beatles

  23-12-2022 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Mark Hoyle aka LadBaby has topped the Christmas charts once again with his new single - Food Aid.
  
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• Charlotte Crosby makes daughter Alba Jean smile in heart-warming workout clip

  23-12-2022 18:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 32-year-old new mum spoke sweetly with her little one who was full of giggles, while completing her morning exercise routine
  
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• North Tyneside Council temporarily takes over management of Rising Sun Farm

  23-12-2022 18:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The council will continue to search for a permanent leaseholder for the farm but proposes to step in to manage in the meantime
  
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• Teenager given gift of life with heart transplant goes on dream holiday to mark milestone anniversary

  23-12-2022 18:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A family's prayers were answered when their daughter underwent a life-saving heart transplant
  
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• ITV Christmas Day TV schedule including This Morning, Coronation Street and Emmerdale

  23-12-2022 18:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  ITV will air all manner of programmes right across Christmas Day, including soaps Coronation Street and Emmerdale
  
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• North East icon could return to Big Brother when show relaunches on ITV2 in 2023

  23-12-2022 18:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  ITV2 will take on the broadcasting rights for the show in 2023, with one of the biggest and best loved icons set to join the revamped season once again
  
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• BBC Christmas Day TV schedule with Strictly, EastEnders and Call The Midwife among shows

  23-12-2022 18:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The BBC will be showing all manner of programmes on Christmas Day, including Strictly, EastEnders and Call The Midwife
  
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• Wallsend home banned from hosting guests over Christmas after anti-social behaviour complaints

  23-12-2022 18:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  North Tyneside Council and Northumbria Police pursued a court order after reports of anti-social behaviour at a home on Vine Street
  
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• Newcastle street with Christmas lights display which has had visitors flocking from all over city

  23-12-2022 17:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The residents of Lepidina Close in Lemington have come together to bring some festive cheer to the community
  
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• Christmas netball event raises hundreds to help children with disabilities across North East

  23-12-2022 17:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Christmas Cracker tournament, held in aid of The Chronicle Sunshine Fund, featured netballs teams from across the region
  
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• Helen Skelton's Strictly Come Dancing 'good people' post earns support from co-stars

  23-12-2022 17:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Helen Skelton reflected on her Strictly Come Dancing journey with a post on Instagram, days after the final
  
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• Chef shares 'game-changing' Christmas Eve tip to prevent dry turkey

  23-12-2022 17:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Oliver Marlowe has shared his handy hack to ensure you have a succulent and juicy bird come Christmas Day - involving a smidge of good preparation the day before
  
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• Shields Ferry 'here to stay' - promise to protect river crossing with 'plan B' to solve funding woes

  23-12-2022 17:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Nexus' managing director insists that the ferry's future is not dependent on success with a bid to the repeatedly-delayed Levelling Up Fund, which has been pushed into 2023
  
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• Warning for Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Disney Plus viewers after new ruling

  23-12-2022 17:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  According to the new ruling, accessing films, TV series or live sports events without paying a subscription is an infringement of copyright and you may be committing a crime
  
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• Blyth has 'international reputation' for green energy after securing huge project

  23-12-2022 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Local politicians have welcomed the news that the Port of Blyth will be the construction base for one of the world's largest wind farms
  
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• This Morning's Alison Hammond admits 'guilt' as she confirms Christmas plans with Josie Gibson

  23-12-2022 16:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Appearing as a guest on Friday's This Morning, Alison Hammond signed off with a message for co-star Josie Gibson
  
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• CCTV appeal launched as man wanted in connection with burglary at Newcastle student accommodation

  23-12-2022 16:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police have launched an investigation following the incident at St James’ Point in Pitt Street
  
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• Sunderland murder accused Alexander Carr could stand trial next May over death of Michelle Hanson

  23-12-2022 16:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Alexander Carr, of Sunderland, made his first appearance at Newcastle Crown Court accused of murdering Michelle Hanson
  
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• Seven people injured following horror crash between bus and car on A177 in County Durham

  23-12-2022 16:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Emergency crews attended the scene on the A177 between Sedgefield and Coxhoe following reports of a collision
  
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• When is Strictly Christmas special on? BBC show makes festive return after 'result leak'

  23-12-2022 16:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Strictly Come Dancing's Christmas special will attract millions of viewers to BBC One on Christmas Day
  
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• When is Call The Midwife Christmas special on? BBC set to score ratings hit with drama special

  23-12-2022 15:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  BBC's Call The Midwife Christmas special is always one of the most watched TV shows on Christmas Day
  
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• Image released after Metro worker racially abused when inspecting man's ticket

  23-12-2022 14:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A Metro worker was racially abused aboard a train as it passed through North Shields station
  
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• What time is King Charles Speech on? Christmas Day TV ratings set to be topped by monarch's address

  23-12-2022 14:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  King Charles III will address the nation in a Christmas speech that will air on a number of channels on Sunday
  
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• North East Bin collection dates for Christmas and New Year including Newcastle, Northumberland, Durham and Sunderland

  23-12-2022 14:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Christmas and New Year bin collections for Newcastle, Sunderland, Northumberland, South Tyneside, North Tyneside, Durham and Gateshead
  
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• Geordie Shore's Sophie Kasaei 'happiest girl in world' as she confirms relationship with TOWIE star

  23-12-2022 14:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sophie Kasaei has officially confirmed her relationship with TOWIE star Jordan Brook in a touching Instagram post
  
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• Tragedy as influencer and model, 25, dies just days before baby boy's first Christmas

  23-12-2022 13:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Mum-of-one Rachel Mee, from Blyth, was an Instagram influencer and OnlyFans model who was a 'beautiful kind soul'
  
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• Tragedy as Blyth influencer and model, 25, dies just days before baby boy's first Christmas

  23-12-2022 13:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Mum-of-one Rachel Mee, from Blyth, was an Instagram influencer and OnlyFans model who was a 'beautiful kind soul'
  
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• Strictly's Giovanni Pernice's live tour absence 'rumbled' by gutted fans over scheduling conflict

  23-12-2022 13:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Giovanni Pernice will not be on the Strictly Come Dancing live tour, with many fans of the BBC show left gutted by his absence
  
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• This Morning's Josie Gibson makes 'mortifying' age admission to new co-host Andi Peters

  23-12-2022 13:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Popular ITV presenter Josie Gibson was joined by new co-host Andi Peters to host This Morning on Friday
  
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• Gosforth thug strangled girlfriend and dragged her by hair during 'terrifying' attack

  23-12-2022 12:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Thomas Lowther suddenly launched the unprovoked assault on his partner after she returned home from a night out with friends
  
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• Nurses announce two new strike dates in January as pay row with Government escalates

  23-12-2022 12:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Royal College of Nursing, which held two days of strike in December, is preparing for more industrial action in the New Year
  
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