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• 'Important for the community, important for the children' – Pleas to save Birtley Swimming Centre from axe

  02-03-2023 22:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Locals fear that families and schools would struggle to send youngsters to pools in Chester-le-Street or Washington if the Birtley facility was forced to close
  
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• Tesco issues urgent 'do not eat' warning over product with potentially dangerous health risk

  02-03-2023 22:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has issued a widespread warning regarding a pasta sauce which may contain milk
  
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• Crackdown on suspected sale of illegal vapes and cigarettes sees four arrested and two shops shut in Darlington

  02-03-2023 22:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Operation Nightstar is targeting those allegedly involved in the sale of illegal or counterfeit vapes and cigarettes
  
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• Klarna joins Laybuy and Clearpay in charging a fee to late payers

  02-03-2023 22:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  New £5 charge from March 16 will reduce the likelihood of borrowers falling behind, according to Klarna boss
  
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• Matt Hancock blasts 'massive betrayal' from Isabel Oakeshott as further leaked WhatsApp messages emerge

  02-03-2023 21:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The former Health Secretary is faced with a political storm after a litany of his pandemic-era WhatsApp conversations were published
  
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• Set For Life results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for Thursday, March 2

  02-03-2023 20:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We will be bringing live breaking updates and results from the National Lottery's Set For Life draw on Thursday, March 2
  
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• Decade-long pet ban for Durham couple convicted of neglecting SIX dogs

  02-03-2023 19:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The couple claimed they had a lack of money to care adequately for the dogs - described as ranging from lean to emaciated
  
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• The 'real Northern powerhouse' – Newcastle Labour leader hails NUFC fans who took over London

  02-03-2023 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Labour chief Nick Kemp said that scenes of the Geordie faithful descending on the capital for the Caraboa Cup final were "incredible and inspiring"
  
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• The Northumberland Tolent projects that have ground to a halt after firm goes bust

  02-03-2023 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Hundreds of jobs were lost when the construction firm went into administration last month
  
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• Pupil caught with bread knife at North Tyneside primary school is excluded

  02-03-2023 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police is investigating the incident, which happened at Hazelwood Primary School in North Tyneside
  
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• Geisha owners offer £1,000 reward for information after new premises in Benton gets broken into

  02-03-2023 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The business recently began construction on two new restaurants inside the former Casa Antonio building
  
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• Former South Shields nurse 'lucky to be alive' after carbon monoxide scare

  02-03-2023 18:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Julie Macsorley's 30-year-old oven was causing potentially life-threatening levels of carbon monoxide to build up
  
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• Manchester Arena bombing inquiry: Liam Curry's mum's emotional statement in full

  02-03-2023 18:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Four people from the North East were among the 22 killed when suicide bomber Salman Abedi struck at the end of an Ariana Grande concert in 2017
  
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• Charlotte Crosby 'gives birth' on TV for her new BBC show as she relives life changing moment

  02-03-2023 18:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Geordie Shore star Charlotte let BBC cameras into the delivery room as she gave birth to daughter Alba Jean
  
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• Northumberland council rent to rise despite calls for plan to be scrapped after £20m Government funding

  02-03-2023 18:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Opposition councillors have said a seven per cent rise could no longer be justified
  
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• Back to school on Tyneside in the 1960s - 10 classroom photographs

  02-03-2023 18:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Our 10 photographs from the ChronicleLive archive recall classroom line-ups captured in Tyneside schools during the 1960s. Recognise any faces?
  
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• 'We will never forgive you': Mum of South Shields Manchester Arena bomb victim Liam Curry blasts MI5 for failures

  02-03-2023 17:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Four people from the North East were among the 22 killed when suicide bomber Salman Abedi struck at the end of an Ariana Grande concert in 2017
  
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• ITV's Vera fans left seeking answers on show's future after Kenny Doughty's cryptic Instagram post

  02-03-2023 17:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Vera actor Kenny Doughty has sparked concern from Vera viewers with a post he made on Instagram on Thursday
  
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• Gateshead community centre vandalised three separate times - The Northern Echo

  02-03-2023 17:00
  
  Gateshead community centre vandalised three separate times  The Northern Echo
  
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• Lifeboat called out on north Northumberland coast as dog falls into harbour

  02-03-2023 16:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The inshore lifeboat was called out but the dog was recovered by a fishing boat
  
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• Warning for Gosforth and Great Park residents after rise in thefts from cars

  02-03-2023 16:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Motorists are being warned to stay vigilant as opportunist thieves often target cars that may have been left unsecured
  
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• Firm told to pay almost £26,000 after releasing 'unregulated and smelly gases' into the air in South Tyneside

  02-03-2023 16:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  BioConstruct New Energy Limited has been told to pay a substantial fine for breaching its environmental permit
  
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• Constance Marten: Missing baby had been 'dead for some time' before police found body

  02-03-2023 16:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  When Constance and her partner Mark Gordon were arrested in Brighton, Monday, their new-born child was not with them - leading to a widespread police search of a nearby woodland area and allotments.
  
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• Manchester Arena attack might have been prevented if MI5 had not missed 'significant opportunity' to stop bomber, inquiry finds

  02-03-2023 15:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Four people from the North East were among the 22 killed when suicide bomber Salman Abedi struck at the end of an Ariana Grande concert in 2017
  
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• Loose Women's Carol McGiffin 'snubs' colleagues with 'exit' move live on air

  02-03-2023 15:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Loose Women star Carol McGiffin caused a stir on the panel of the ITV lunchtime show with her actions on Thursday
  
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• Harbour porpoise found dead on South Shields beach before being removed

  02-03-2023 15:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A post-mortem examination will be carried out on a harbour porpoise that was washed up on Sandhaven Beach
  
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• Tyneside organised crime group members supplied drugs around the world on dark web

  02-03-2023 15:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Daniel Daymond, of Hebburn and Robbie Arnold, of South Shields, have been jailed for their roles in an international drugs supply ring based in South Tyneside
  
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• North East Today: Newcastle households face 4% council tax hike and Amanda Staveley quashes Manchester United speculation

  02-03-2023 15:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Your lunchtime briefing on all the latest news from across the North East
  
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• BBC's Call the Midwife 'replacement' confirmed and it's an old favourite

  02-03-2023 14:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  THe BBC have announced what will go into CAll The Midwife's Sunday night s;ot after the end of its latest serio
  
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• Newcastle greengrocer dispels tomato shortage 'myth' as supermarket shelves lay empty

  02-03-2023 14:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Asda, Tesco, Aldi and other stores have been left with empty shelves while this Grainger Market stall is full of fresh fruit and vegetables
  
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• North East MPs grill health minister and call for non-dom status to be scrapped to fund new doctors and nurses

  02-03-2023 14:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Chi Onwurah and Grahame Morris were among those to criticise the Government's stewardship of the NHS in a House of Commons debate this week.
  
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• Boy, 3, wins World Book Day with 'masterpiece' Prince Harry costume

  02-03-2023 14:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ellis Wright went all out for his first World Book Day celebrations at school - with his mum drawing inspiration from Prince Harry's recent memoir Spare for a brilliant costume.
  
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• Gateshead mum stabbed 29 times by partner shares shocking images of injuries as she opens up about fight for survival

  02-03-2023 14:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  *Warning - shocking images*: Martina Turner was stabbed 29 times and left for dead in a horrific attack by her partner in 2021
  
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• Gateshead mum stabbed 29 times by partner opens up about fight for survival - Chronicle Live

  02-03-2023 14:16
  Gateshead mum stabbed 29 times by partner opens up about fight for survival  Chronicle Live
  
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• Met Office predicts wintry conditions will return as weather maps show temperatures set to drop

  02-03-2023 14:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The UK weather service has said that there is an increasing chance of freezing temperatures and even snow
  
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• Drunk driver 'lucky he didn't kill someone' after reaching 86mph on Chillingham Road

  02-03-2023 13:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Liam O’Rourke drove through Heaton at speeds of up to 86mph in a 30mph zone while under the influence of alcohol
  
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• See how work is progressing on the Northumberland Line as rail project takes shape

  02-03-2023 13:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Work to build the six stations around Northumberland is now under way
  
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• Vera's Kenny Doughty sparks 'panic' amongst fans with 'thanks for the memories' post on Instagram

  02-03-2023 13:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Vera actor Kenny Doughty took to Instagram to post something that alarmed fans of the much loved ITV drama
  
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• Aldi unveils list of 30 new potential shop locations including one in the North East

  02-03-2023 13:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The budget retailer has previously announced that it was on the lookout for sites across the UK
  
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• Morpeth launches first restaurant week in March with 'brilliant' deals on offer

  02-03-2023 13:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  More than 20 restaurants, cafes and venues in Northumberland's county town will take part
  
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• Man suffered bleed on brain and permanent loss of taste after being punched

  02-03-2023 13:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The victim, who also required staples to a wound on his head, was assaulted by Kieron Robley in Newcastle
  
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• ITV's Lorraine Kelly issues Twitter apology after 'horrifying' Kate Garraway blunder

  02-03-2023 12:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  ITV presenter Lorraine Kelly rushed to Twitter to apologise after things took a turn with Kate Garraway on Good Morning Britain
  
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• Flight attendant shares reason you should never touch a hotel room remote control

  02-03-2023 12:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  One flight attendant boasting years of experience has shared her hotel tips and tricks for holidaymakers.
  
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• A Place In The Sun viewers left cringing at 'cheeky' offer couple make on house

  02-03-2023 12:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A number of people took to Twitter to comment about the couple's offer on a property, with one saying 'that was uncomfortable to watch'
  
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• Firearms officers rush to Byker after group of men reportedly assault victim in the street

  02-03-2023 11:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A 23-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of array
  
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• Who is the UK Eurovision entry? Speculation heightens on act after ticket announcement

  02-03-2023 11:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Just who will represent the United Kingdom at the Eurovision Song Contest in Liverpool is still to be revealed
  
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• Another 'phallic symbol' found near Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland by archaeologists

  02-03-2023 11:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Buried through the ages under land near Hadrian's Wall, archaeologists believe rock art they have uncovered may be a "phallic symbol" created by native Britons
  
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• Strictly's Helen Skelton suffers TV tragedy as Countryfile guest dies

  02-03-2023 10:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A man who appeared on Countryfile alongside Strictly Come Dancing star Helen Skelton has sadly passed away
  
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• Your DWP Universal Credit payments could be cut for seven reasons - full list

  02-03-2023 09:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We have rounded up the reasons why sanctions can be placed on Universal Credit payments, including claimants failing to take up an offer of work without good reason
  
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• Pupils' touching plea to knife crime campaigners after two families at North East school lose loved ones to violence

  02-03-2023 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The impact of the knife pandemic on young lives has been laid bare as children ask for help to educate peers on the dangers of carrying blades
  
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