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• Ireland's Wild Youth fail to qualify for Eurovision grand final in Liverpool

  09-05-2023 23:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Despite the country racking up a record seven wins the contenders failed to qualify for the final
  
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• All the times Ukraine has won Eurovision as Liverpool hosts 2023

  09-05-2023 23:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ukraine is the first country in the 21st century to win the title three times
  
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• Warrant issued for brazen North Shields thief who ran into shop and stole £160-worth of coats

  09-05-2023 22:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Darren Jordan, who dashed into New Look and grabbed the garments before fleeing without paying, failed to show up for his court hearing
  
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• Scammers need just three seconds of your voice to con your friends and family

  09-05-2023 22:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Criminals clone your speech from social media and use it to ask your loved ones to send money, with 78% of victims losing cash
  
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• Scammers need just three minutes of your voice to con your friends and family

  09-05-2023 22:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Criminals clone your speech from social media and use it to ask your loved ones to send money, with 78% of victims losing cash
  
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• Eurovision: Alisha Dixon impresses crowd at semi-final with special performance

  09-05-2023 22:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The contest’s two semi-finals are taking place this week at the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool
  
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• Andrew Cushin 'can't believe it' as headline gig sells out at Newcastle City Hall

  09-05-2023 22:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Heaton singer has announced a second date at the O2 City Hall with tickets set to go on sale this Friday
  
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• Hour-by-hour Met Office forecast shows North East set for wet week to continue

  09-05-2023 21:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Showers and dry spells carry on until the weekend as Wednesday looks like being another unsettled day
  
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• EuroMillions results LIVE: Winning numbers for Tuesday, May 9 as Thunderball draw delayed

  09-05-2023 20:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The winning EuroMillions and National Lottery Thunderball numbers for Tuesday, May 9 - live breaking updates below
  
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• EuroMillions results LIVE: Winning numbers for Tuesday, May 9 as National Lottery reveal why Thunderball draw is delayed

  09-05-2023 20:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The winning EuroMillions and National Lottery Thunderball numbers for Tuesday, May 9 - live breaking updates below
  
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• EuroMillions results LIVE: Winning Lottery numbers for Tuesday, May 9

  09-05-2023 20:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The winning EuroMillions and National Lottery Thunderball numbers for Tuesday, May 9 - live breaking updates below
  
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• Odessa Carey discharged from mental health care just months before she decapitated own mum

  09-05-2023 20:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  An inquest into the death of Odessa senior in Ashington hears details of mental health services involvement in run up to tragedy
  
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• Friends to take on Children's Cancer Run on day much-missed lad Drew Broderick would have turned 18

  09-05-2023 19:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Drew Broderick died of cancer in 2019. He would have turned 18 this weekend and to mark the occasion and his memory his friends and family are embarking on a special fundraising challenge.
  
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• Nikki Allan murder trial: Jury told accused is sex offender who admitted fantasies about young girls

  09-05-2023 19:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  David Boyd, who denies murder, has a previous conviction for indecently assaulting a young girl, jurors in his trial were told
  
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• Queen Alexandra Sixth Form College announces closure as students get set to sit exams

  09-05-2023 19:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Wallsend sixth form has confirmed it is closing down due to a decline in the number of students
  
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• Actor Stephen Tompkinson tells jurors in his GBH trial it would be 'career suicide' to assault someone

  09-05-2023 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Stephen Tompkinson denies causing grievous bodily harm to Karl Poole outside his house in Whitley Bay
  
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• Mobile phone warning issued with millions overpaying for handsets they already own

  09-05-2023 18:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Virgin Media O2 calls on network operators to cut out 'smartphone swindle', sparking a row with rival phone providers
  
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• The Newcastle hospital workers taking on Great North Run to raise funds for Sir Bobby Robson Foundation

  09-05-2023 18:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sophie Thompson and Paulina Dudynska will run the famous half marathon in September for the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation
  
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• Racism towards Newcastle Hospitals staff increasing from patients - and their own colleagues

  09-05-2023 18:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Newcastle Hospitals NHS Trust is working to address alarming trends including staff reporting increases in racism towards them from the public and even their colleagues.
  
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• Warning as families face bills to replace broken smart meter displays

  09-05-2023 17:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Two in five reported problems with smart meters relate to the in-home display, but you may have to foot the bill yourself
  
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• When is Eurovision 2023 final? Contest gets going in Liverpool with semis at 37 countries compete

  09-05-2023 17:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Eurovision Song Contest 2023 will come to a thrilling conclusion with the grand final in Liverpool
  
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• Boss explains reception trick test man failed 'within five minutes' of job interview

  09-05-2023 17:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The hiring manager issued a stark warning to anyone being interviewed for a job to 'be nice to everyone in the building' after the candidate scuppered his chances within the first five minutes
  
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• North Shields Borough Road footbridge saved from demolition following public outcry

  09-05-2023 17:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Campaigners and locals rejoice following a government inspector's decision on the future of the landmark
  
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• Two-thirds of adults in Gateshead were overweight last year - NewcastleWorld

  09-05-2023 17:18 via news.google.com
  
  Two-thirds of adults in Gateshead were overweight last year  NewcastleWorld
  
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• Who is Sweden's Loreen and has she won Eurovision before? Tattoo singer gets set for semi final 1

  09-05-2023 17:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Loreen will perform Tattoo for Sweden in the first semi final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 having competed before in 2012
  
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• Nick Kemp to stay as Newcastle City Council leader after internal Labour challenge dropped

  09-05-2023 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ged Bell has withdrawn from a leadership contest in Newcastle's Labour group ahead of a vote that had been scheduled for Tuesday evening, leaving Nick Kemp unopposed
  
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• Who is representing UK at Eurovision? Mae Muller gets set for grans final performance

  09-05-2023 16:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The United Kingdom entry for Eurovision 2023 will compete in Saturday night's grand final in Liverpool
  
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• NHS list blood clot symptoms, how to prevent them and seeking a diagnosis

  09-05-2023 16:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Performing certain leg exercises, drinking lots of water and wearing loose clothing can all help to reduce your risk of developing a blood clot when flying
  
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• Eurovision 2023 semi final results change 'reversed' by bosses as brutal move sparks backlash

  09-05-2023 16:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Eurovision Song Contest bosses have made a u-turn on a change to how semi final qualifiers will be announced
  
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• Stacey Solomon stuns in £32 dress from In The Style that she ‘never has to iron’

  09-05-2023 15:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The summer suckerseer stone mini is 'really flattering' and 'really stretchy'
  
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• Northumberland predator who sexually assaulted girl jailed after victim bravely speaks out

  09-05-2023 15:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Karl Curry, 34, was sentenced to a total of a total four years and three months in prison
  
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• King Charles ordered BBC cameraman be 'thrown out' of coronation rehearsals

  09-05-2023 15:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Charles reportedly had security step in to escort the journalist out after spotting him attempting to film private parts of the ceremony rehearsal
  
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• 'Anti-vaxxer' denies sending malicious emails and messages to North Tyneside MP Mary Glindon

  09-05-2023 14:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Digby Ritson is alleged to have sent the offensive communications to the MP, which included him calling her a Nazi, as well as to a police officer
  
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• BBC Antiques Roadshow expert amazed by 'rarest ever' stamps worth 'multiples of millions'

  09-05-2023 14:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Picture specialist Frances Christie said the Penny Black stamps were among the 'most valuable' items ever featured on the roadshow
  
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• Hypothermic man rescued after becoming separated from friends during Northumberland camping trip

  09-05-2023 14:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 53-year-old knocked on the door of a remote property in Harbottle appearing dazed and confused after becoming lost
  
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• Zero-deposit mortgage launched for aspiring first-time buyers who are renting

  09-05-2023 13:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The new track record mortgage from Skipton Building Society means that customers can borrow up to 100% of the value of their property - but they will have to meet a series of eligibility checks
  
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• Newcastle's e-scooters launch new parking app aimed at improving how they are left by riders

  09-05-2023 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The new feature prompts riders to scan their surroundings with their phone to help confirm a precise parking location
  
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• "It could happen to anyone": Gordon Gault's best friend on her fear and pain after stabbing tragedy

  09-05-2023 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Lilly Johnson, 15, has been left devastated by the death of her 14-year-old friend after alleged blade attack in Elswick
  
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• Off-duty police officer suffers serious facial injuries breaking up street fight in Peterlee

  09-05-2023 12:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The incident happened near Shotton Hall Academy, on Passfield Way, in Peterlee
  
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• One taken to hospital after two-vehicle crash on A182 at Shiney Row near Houghton le Spring

  09-05-2023 11:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The police said no-one is believed to have suffered life-threatening injuries following the collision on Tuesday morning
  
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• Blyth set to get new cinema and cultural venue as plans announced by Whitley Bay's Jam Jar Cinema

  09-05-2023 11:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The new Culture Hub and Market Place will form part of the multi-million pound plans to transform the town centre and will include a three-screen cinema, café and event spaces
  
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• Amanda Holden speaks out on Britain's Got Talent dress that sparked record-breaking Ofcom complaints

  09-05-2023 11:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The ITV judge said 'times have changed' since the revealing dress led to hundreds of complaints from ITV viewers and said no-one should feel pressured to 'dress for your age'
  
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• Pharmacies to offer prescriptions for seven conditions without GP sign-off as major changes planned - list in full

  09-05-2023 10:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Prime Minister said that the plans will 'end the 8am rush' for GP appointments - but some have expressed concerns that it could result in patients being 'bumped from pillar to post'
  
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• Rare 50p coin sells for over 800 times its value after eBay bidding war

  09-05-2023 09:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Described by the royal mint as 'the most sought-after' 50p coin for collectors, there are just 210,000 of the 2009 Kew Gardens design out there
  
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• Three Northumberland schools could shut under plans for education shake-up

  09-05-2023 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  If the cabinet approves the plans need week, a four-week consultation will be launched
  
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• Health regulator had key North East Ambulance Service report featuring concerns over coroner 'cover-ups' in July 2020

  09-05-2023 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Care Quality Commission had access to a report highlighting how North East Ambulance Service had altered or not disclosed investigation reports to coroner's courts as long ago as summer 2020.
  
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• 'Absolutely mortal' man armed with axe at Metro station told officers 'I'm a bit psycho'

  09-05-2023 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jamie Graham, who has previous convictions for carrying weapons and blades, had to be threatened with a taser before throwing the tool onto the train tracks and getting on the floor
  
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• The Metrocentre hosts autism awareness event with Lotus supercar, to help kids get talking

  09-05-2023 08:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Richie Bow-Grace from Awesometistic was at the Gateshead shopping centre to show people that autism can be awesome
  
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• Traffic and Travel live updates: Washington Highway reopens after crash at Shiney Row

  09-05-2023 07:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Follow live updates here for the latest on the roads and public transport across the region
  
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• Traffic and Travel live updates: Rush hour delays on North East roads including A1

  09-05-2023 07:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Follow live updates here for the latest on the roads and public transport across the region
  
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