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• Les Dennis says Strictly sign-up left family in tears and admits 'big challenge'

  12-09-2023 22:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The star is raring to get the competition going - but admitted that he struggled to get out of bed after his first session on the dance floor
  
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• Fears for the elderly in Northumberland as BT stops offering traditional landlines to most customers

  12-09-2023 21:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The telecoms giant has restarted its Digital Voice programme, which will switch customers over to digital phones by the end of 2025
  
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• Hope that jobs may be saved as Poundland takes on eight North East Wilko stores

  12-09-2023 20:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Shops in Cramlington, Peterlee and Gateshead are among the 71 stores which will be converted to Poundland by the end of the year
  
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• I, Daniel Blake stage actor completes fundraising bike ride from London to Newcastle in aid of West End Foodbank

  12-09-2023 20:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  David Nellist, who is playing Daniel Blake in the upcoming autumn tour of the show, cycled 350 miles in total
  
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• EuroMillions results LIVE: Winning Lottery numbers for Tuesday, September 12

  12-09-2023 20:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The winning EuroMillions and National Lottery Thunderball numbers for Tuesday, September 12 - live breaking updates below
  
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• County Durham paedophile and underwear thief jailed for voyeurism and burglary offences

  12-09-2023 19:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The offender had set up a camera in various toilets to catch unsuspecting women on film and had a library of indecent images and videos containing children
  
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• UK's biggest pub chain to charge 20p more per pint during peak times in new pricing system

  12-09-2023 19:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Slug & Lettuce owner the Stonegate Group confirmed that 'dynamic pricing' will be introduced at 800 of its venues in a bid to cover rising costs
  
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• Going nowhere: Serial rapist Alan Blackwell denied parole for the fifth time

  12-09-2023 18:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The dangerous sex predator was jailed for life after being convicted of three horrific sex crimes
  
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• Dan Walker condemns Strictly 'snub' after pro Nadiya Bychkova not given celeb partner

  12-09-2023 18:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Former Strictly Come Dancing star Dan Walker has called out bosses on the BBC show for 'snubbing' Nadiya Bychkova
  
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• Energy firms join calls to scrap standing charges to help vulnerable this winter

  12-09-2023 18:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ovo Energy will not increase its standing charges next month and wants charges to be dropped altogether for those most in need
  
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• New safety advice for students after masked man grabbed woman as she walked home in Jesmond

  12-09-2023 17:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police are hunting the balaclava-clad attacker who struck in the early hours of Sunday morning
  
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• Migraines so bad a little Northumberland lad is put in induced coma inspire Amble brothers' charity zipline challenge

  12-09-2023 17:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Mason McKay faces debilitating migraines which can lead to seizures and even being put into a coma.
  
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• ITV's Susanna Reid swipes at Holly Willoughby upon returning to Good Morning Britain after illness

  12-09-2023 17:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Susanna returned to the ITV flagship show this morning after recovering from a mild infection which affected her vocal chords.
  
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• Popular Northumberland GP died in 'deliberate' crash less than two hours after learning a 'serious' complaint had been made

  12-09-2023 17:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sacriston GP Dr Hayden Ellis died in a crash on September 7 last year, not far from his Stocksfield home
  
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• Dentist warns of 'vape tongue' condition amid Government crackdown on disposable e-cigs

  12-09-2023 17:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Government could soon ban single-use disposable vapes altogether, as children across the UK become addicted to the nicotine filled products.
  
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• Josie Gibson's This Morning return confirmed after plea from ITV viewers

  12-09-2023 17:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Josie Gibson will make a return to the This Morning studio as main host to join Holly Willoughby on the ITV show
  
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• AD FEATURE: You could give a home to a vulnerable child when they need it most

  12-09-2023 17:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Foster carers are urgently needed to support vulnerable unaccompanied children seeking asylum amid the English Channel refugee crisis
  
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• Jesmond road closures 'may' cause delays to ambulances in emergencies, campaigners told

  12-09-2023 17:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The North East Ambulance Service says it will investigate whether the Jesmond Low Traffic Neighbourhood is impacting its response times, after confirming instances of delays
  
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• Poundland owner agrees to buy up to 71 Wilko stores day after closure announcement

  12-09-2023 17:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The budget chain told Wilko staff it aims to recruit 'as many of you as possible' in its new Poundland stores after the deal was confirmed on Tuesday
  
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• Newcastle rapist locked up for 26 years after victim courageously speaks out about sexual abuse

  12-09-2023 17:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Michael Woods, 41, of Newcastle, was found guilty of three counts of rape
  
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• Pregnant Strictly Come Dancing favourite Oti Mabuse teaches 'special' class for youngsters in Northumberland

  12-09-2023 16:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Oti Mabuse and husband Marius Lepure put on a dance class to inspire youngsters in Ashington
  
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• DWP set to give millions of state pensioners massive cash boost next year

  12-09-2023 16:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Inclusive of bonuses, average pay rose by 8.5 per cent between May and June this year - meaning that the state pension is likely to be boosted by the same amount in 2024
  
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• See the dramatic moment water flooded into South Shields Metro station causing travel chaos after the Great North Run

  12-09-2023 16:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A surge of water flooded South Shields bus and Metro interchange after it crashed through the doors on the station's busiest day of the year
  
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• Cowgate 'pyromaniac' student set fires in Newcastle College ladies toilets to get out of exam

  12-09-2023 16:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ozlem Firat, of Cowgate, who has a fascination with fires and was assessed as posing a risk to the public, has walked free from court for setting two fires at Newcastle College
  
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• Cowgate 'pyromaniac' student set fires in Newcastle College ladies loos to get out of exam

  12-09-2023 16:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ozlem Firat, of Cowgate, who has a fascination with fires and was assessed as posing a risk to the public, has walked free from court for setting two fires at Newcastle College
  
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• Elswick paedophile jailed for 10 years after brave victim came forward to report crimes

  12-09-2023 15:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  John Weeden, of Elswick, Newcastle, was charged with three sexual offences and has now been handed a prison sentence
  
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• Man taken to hospital with serious arm injury after suspected blade attack in Longbenton

  12-09-2023 15:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Following the incident on Tuesday, a 35-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent
  
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• Danielle Harold in I'm A Celebrity 'talks' after tragic EastEnders exit and National TV Award win

  12-09-2023 14:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  I'm A Celebrity bosses are said to be very keen on landing a popular EastEnders star for the new series of the ITV show
  
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• Wanted Ashington shoplifter jailed after police found her hiding in divan bed base

  12-09-2023 14:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Samantha Oliver visited various shops in Ashington and helped herself to items amounting to thousands of pounds
  
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• Man arrested after multiple vehicles hit before car crashes into hedge on A191 Silver Lonnen in Newcastle

  12-09-2023 14:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Emergency services were called to Silver Lonnen on Tuesday morning after a car went into a hedge and other vehicles were damaged
  
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• Four in hospital and two men arrested following collision involving 'stolen' van in Cramlington

  12-09-2023 14:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It is alleged that the van had been reported stolen earlier that morning and had been involved in a police pursuit prior to the crash
  
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• Little Mix's Perrie Edwards leaves groom 'sobbing' with surprise performance at his wedding

  12-09-2023 14:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Little Mix star Perrie Edwards gave an unexpected star turn at a celebrity filled wedding at the weekend
  
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• Probe launched after woman dies at North Shields home

  12-09-2023 13:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Officers are currently treating the death, in the Billy Mill area of the town, as "unexplained"
  
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• Charlotte Crosby pleads for help after sharing snap of alarming skin reaction

  12-09-2023 13:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 33-year-old Geordie Shore star took to Instagram to ask her 8.8 million followers for advice, sharing a snap of a huge rash covering her upper body
  
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• Loose Women's Denise Welch to join 'controversial' Good Morning Britain host as ITV change panel

  12-09-2023 13:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Denise Welch will take her seat on the Loose Women panel alongside an outspoken Good Morning Britain host this week
  
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• Work restarts on £8.7m modern makeover for Newcastle's historic Pattern Shop

  12-09-2023 13:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Construction ground to a halt at the start of the year when previous contractor Tolent collapsed
  
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• 102-year-old Durham WWII veteran becomes oldest person to complete Great North Run

  12-09-2023 13:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Bill Cooksey said that he hopes his endeavours will inspire others
  
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• My Mum Your Dad facing ITV 'backlash' from viewers over choice of contestants

  12-09-2023 12:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  ITV launched its pioneering new dating show My Mum Your Dad on Monday night as millions tuned in to watch
  
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• Almost 3,000 North East school and council workers to vote on strike action

  12-09-2023 12:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A vote in favour of industrial action could see walkouts at 70 schools and local North East authorities, the GMB Union has warned
  
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• Vick Hope and Calvin Harris' wedding guestlist 'revealed' - from This Morning star to radio icons

  12-09-2023 11:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Vick Hope and Calvin Harris tied the knot in Northumberland at the weekend and were joined by a host of famous faces
  
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• Vick Hope and Calvin Harris' wedding guestlist 'leaked' - from This Morning star to radio icons

  12-09-2023 11:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Vick Hope and Calvin Harris tied the knot in Northumberland at the weekend and were joined by a host of famous faces
  
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• Police still hunting driver of van driven onto Great North Run course as runners tackled famous half marathon

  12-09-2023 11:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The van, covered with black writing on the back and side, was left at the King George Roundabout in South Shields - sparking a police response
  
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• Wilko shuts 24 stores today including one in North East, as administration unfolds - list in full

  12-09-2023 10:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Bishop Auckland's Wilko in County Durham is among the 24 stores closing for good today, with a further 28 shops ceasing trading come Thursday (September 14).
  
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• Westgate Road fire: Emergency services tackle blaze at block of flats in Newcastle city centre

  12-09-2023 09:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Westgate Road was closed while emergency services worked to put out the fire at a block of flats
  
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• Sage Gateshead is 'delighted' to be revealing its new name this week - Chronicle Live

  12-09-2023 09:00 via news.google.com
  Sage Gateshead is 'delighted' to be revealing its new name this week  Chronicle Live
  
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• Northumbria University and ambulance service join forces to boost support for lonely 'frequent callers'

  12-09-2023 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Researchers want to examine what can be done to help lonely or isolated people who frequently call 999 for the ambulance service
  
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• Appeal for 'life changing' mobility scooter to give Blyth mum in chronic pain her independence

  12-09-2023 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Teresa Hipkin is unable to do the things she loves because of her chronic health conditions
  
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• North East unemployment rises sharply for second month in a row

  12-09-2023 08:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  After recording a record low for people being out of work earlier this year, two sharp rises have reversed some of those gains
  
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• Traffic and Travel live updates: Rush hour traffic builds up across North East

  12-09-2023 07:58 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: Firefighters and police at Westgate Road fire

  12-09-2023 07:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
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