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• Supermarket shelves laid bare as UK chicken shortage hits 'breaking point'

  02-05-2023 23:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The poultry industry and its producers struggle to cope with soaring energy prices and packaging costs, as the 'unsustainable' system leads to mass shortages on UK shores.
  
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• Decorating your car for the King's Coronation could land you a £2,500 fine and driving ban

  02-05-2023 23:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Patriotic Brits have been warned they could face a £2,500 fine and driving ban for flying Union Jack flags from their cars to mark the King's Coronation.
  
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• National walking trail which passes through Northumberland to be renamed after King Charles

  02-05-2023 21:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The trail is being renamed to mark the Coronation and will be the longest managed path in the world by its expected completion in 2024
  
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• Inside the North Shields dog groomer decked out in flags and bunting for the King's Coronation

  02-05-2023 20:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Catherine Shield, who owns Hair of the Dog, says the decorations have been popular with customers and passers-by
  
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• Two held over alleged terrifying knifepoint robbery at Kingston Park

  02-05-2023 20:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Victim, 18 was allegedly threatened by masked thugs in broad daylight
  
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• Insurance experts issue warning to anyone going away over the Coronation weekend

  02-05-2023 20:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Those planning street parties or bank holiday getaways have been advised to protect their homes against opportunistic thieves
  
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• One million Tax Credits claimants start to receive £301 cost of living payment today

  02-05-2023 20:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Payments to people who claim legacy benefits come a week later than those get Universal Credit or other means-tested benefits
  
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• Local elections 2023: What time will results be announced in Newcastle, Sunderland, Gateshead, North Tyneside, and South Tyneside?

  02-05-2023 20:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  All five of the Tyne and Wear councils have elections this year, with a third of the local authority seats being contested
  
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• EuroMillions results LIVE: Winning Lottery numbers for Tuesday, May 2

  02-05-2023 20:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The winning EuroMillions and National Lottery Thunderball numbers for Tuesday, May 2 - live breaking updates below
  
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• Coronation screenings across the North East - here's where to watch the historic occasion for free

  02-05-2023 20:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The May 6 coronation of King Charles lll - and the Coronation Concert on May 7 - will be shown for free on big screens in Newcastle, Northumberland, Durham and Sunderland
  
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• Tributes to pioneering cancer campaigner, 92, whose family has been 'devastated' by the disease

  02-05-2023 20:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Fundraising pioneer Maisie Steward died at the age of 92 in April
  
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• Care Quality Commission staff in Newcastle join wave of strike action and warn health regulator is seeing 'staff exodus'

  02-05-2023 20:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  CQC staff in Newcastle joined thousands of other NHS staff and civil servants to have taken strike action this year
  
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• Suspected scammer arrested in connection with fraudulent concert tickets sold online

  02-05-2023 20:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police have warned the public to be vigilant with a summer of big events coming up
  
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• North Shields arts venue withdraws alcohol licence application for bank holiday amid police concerns

  02-05-2023 19:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  12A Studios has withdrawn its application for a temporary licence but a co-owner hopes for a good relationship with Northumbria Police and North Tyneside Council going forward
  
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• Sausage roll from Greggs among freebies celebrating King Charles' coronation this bank holiday

  02-05-2023 19:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Everyone loves a freebie or a discount - so we've rounded up all of the special offers this weekend to celebrate King Charles III's Coronation
  
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• Newcastle Labour councillor makes bullying allegations and hits out at 'underhand forces' in party

  02-05-2023 19:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  John-Paul Stephenson has spoken out against what he calls "thug" behaviour in his party, as his term as a councillor in the city's Heaton ward draws to an end
  
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• Helicopter and lifeboat called out to search for fishing boat missing for six hours off Northumberland coast

  02-05-2023 19:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Coastguard raised a concern for the vessel's safety after all contact was lost for several hours
  
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• Nikki Allan murder trial: DNA on youngster's clothes matched profile of accused David Boyd

  02-05-2023 18:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  David Boyd denies murdering Nikki Allan, who was found dead in a derelict building in Sunderland in 1992
  
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• Tyne and Wear Metro bosses explain why some trains still have heating on full blast in mild weather

  02-05-2023 18:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Changing the temperature on a Metro train is not as simple as turning down a thermostat, it requires engineers to make mechanical adjustments to the ageing carriages
  
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• Wagamama, Frankie & Benny's and Chiquito owners to close 23 restaurants by end of May as closure plan speeds up

  02-05-2023 18:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  In its latest trading update, The Restaurant Group (TRG) said it expects to save £5m a year through moves to slash costs
  
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• Newcastle to have starring role at Coronation Concert with Tyne Bridge and Millennium Bridge light display

  02-05-2023 18:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle and Gateshead riverside is chosen for a special live Lighting up the Nation moment at Sunday's concert which will see UK landmarks 'connect' through stunning illuminations, projections, lasers and drone displays while Paloma Faith sings
  
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• Scarlett Moffatt asks followers for birth advice as she prepares to welcome first child

  02-05-2023 18:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Gogglebox favourite and I'm A Celeb star took to Instagram to ask her 2.3 million fans for advice, as she nears giving birth for the first time.
  
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• Hundreds descend on Northumberland coast as rare bird spotted in UK for first time

  02-05-2023 18:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The grey-headed lapwing would usually be nesting in China or Japan at this time of year
  
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• Apple rolls out urgent new security update for iPhones and iPads

  02-05-2023 18:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  iPhone and iPad users are being urged to update their devices as soon as possible after the global giant delivered its new Rapid Security Responses upgrade
  
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• Coronation Celebration - Gateshead Council

  02-05-2023 17:57 via news.google.com
  
  Coronation Celebration  Gateshead Council
  
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• Eurovision 2023 semi final 2 running order and countries including fan favourites Austria

  02-05-2023 17:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sixteen countries will compete in the second semi final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 in Liverpool
  
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• Teenager on trial for terror offence accused of plotting to attack Newcastle police station

  02-05-2023 17:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Teesside Crown Court heard that teenager Luke Skelton had an "extreme right-wing ideology"
  
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• Gateshead-raised historian to be awarded special BAFTA for ... - Metro Radio

  02-05-2023 17:35 via news.google.com
  
  Gateshead-raised historian to be awarded special BAFTA for ...  Metro Radio
  
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• 'It is very intimidating' People in Wheatley Hill react to huge police cordon after man found dead

  02-05-2023 17:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Durham Constabulary is investigating the death of the man at a property on Alexandra Terrace
  
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• One person taken to hospital after two-vehicle crash at Gosforth roundabout

  02-05-2023 16:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The crash happened on Haddricks Mill Road at around 12.20pm on Tuesday
  
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• Skin cancer symptoms to look out for including vital checklist for mole changes

  02-05-2023 16:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The most common cause of skin cancer is over-exposure to the sun, meaning it's essential to make sure you know the warning signs ahead of the summer months
  
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• Eurovision 2023 semi final 1 running order and odds as favourites Sweden and Finland compete

  02-05-2023 16:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The first Eurovision 2023 semi final will take place in Liverpool's M&S Bank Arena on Tuesday, May 9
  
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• Eurovision 2023 semi final 1 running order and countries as favourites Sweden and Finland compete

  02-05-2023 16:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The first Eurovision 2023 semi final will take place in Liverpool's M&S Bank Arena on Tuesday, May 9
  
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• Majority of NHS unions accept revised pay offer from Government amid long-running dispute

  02-05-2023 16:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Fourteen unions representing NHS staff have balloted hundreds of thousands of members over the course of the last few weeks
  
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• Police hunting electric motorbike driver who struck elderly woman and PCSO in Newcastle

  02-05-2023 15:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The man fled the scene on foot after hitting the officer and elderly woman on Pilgrim Street
  
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• Top Newcastle professor says Chinese herb helps heart attack patients recover

  02-05-2023 15:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A compound from the traditional Chinese healing herb astragalus can help treat heart attack patients
  
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• Loose Women's Denise Welch 'crippled' with fear on flight from Newcastle

  02-05-2023 15:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Loose Women star Denise Welch has opened up about being terrified of flying, recalling a flight she boarded from Newcastle
  
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• Ashington motorist cleared of causing friend's death jailed for dangerous driving

  02-05-2023 15:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ross Tyler, of Ashington, was found guilty of dangerous driving but cleared of causing Darryl Townsley's death
  
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• This Morning's Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby 'lose it' over co-star's mortifying blunder

  02-05-2023 14:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  This Morning presenters Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby creased up with laughter over something said to guest Richard E.Grant
  
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• Eurovision 2023 winner odds see UK's Mae Muller chances drift as Sweden remain favourites

  02-05-2023 13:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The latest Eurovision odds do;'t make happy reading for UK act Mae Muller who will compete in next Saturday's grand final
  
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• Meet the North Tyneside moggie representing the North East at the National Cat Awards

  02-05-2023 13:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Four-year-old rescue cat Eric almost died as a kitten, but is now thriving in his fur-ever home with Paul and Helen in Hadrian Park
  
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• Police hunting driver of BMW that ploughed into South Shields shop window

  02-05-2023 13:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Thousands of pounds of damage was caused at R Stanley Windows and Doors on Dean Road when car crashed into business
  
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• Road closures: almost a dozen for Gateshead drivers this week - NewcastleWorld

  02-05-2023 13:37 via news.google.com
  
  Road closures: almost a dozen for Gateshead drivers this week  NewcastleWorld
  
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• Cramlington pub murder: Blyth man pleads not guilty to killing ambulance worker by running him over

  02-05-2023 13:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Toby Kelly, of Blyth, denied murdering Sheldon Flanighan and attempting to murder another man while the charges were not put to David Fairclough and Shannon Wooden
  
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• Public warned to 'remain vigilant' after Asian Hornet sighting in Northumberland

  02-05-2023 13:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The invasive species was also spotted in Kent and Dorset last month, with the British Pest Control Association urging people to 'take action immediately' if they spot one
  
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• Michael Buble cracks Newcastle joke on Twitter as fans flock to Utilita Arena show

  02-05-2023 13:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Michael Buble made a humorous observation about Newcastle as his Higher tour rolled into the city this week
  
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• Cyclist injured after being hit by car on Felling Bypass

  02-05-2023 13:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A man in his 60s was taken to hospital following the collision with his injuries being described as non-life-threatening
  
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• Two taken to hospital after being sprayed with 'unknown substance' at North Shields pub

  02-05-2023 12:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  An altercation broke out at Charlie's Bar which saw several people injured with an 'unknown substance' used
  
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• BBC Eurovision coverage dates, time and channels as Contest 'takes over' schedules

  02-05-2023 12:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Fans of the Eurovision Song Contest will want to keep their eyes and ears on BBC over the next few weeks
  
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• I'm A Celebrity's Toff has 'savage' words with Helen Flanagan as viewers spot 'tension'

  02-05-2023 12:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Made in Chelsea star told Helen that she had to 'do better' as she prepared to take on a hair-raising challenge to win stars for camp
  
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