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• Crowds gather in Sunderland's Keel Square to bid Knife Angel farewell

  28-06-2024 22:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A ceremony took place ahead of the Knife Angel leaving the North East on Saturday
  
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• Who could declare first on General Election night as more North East seats enter the mix for July 4

  28-06-2024 20:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Council bosses in Newcastle have now heavily revised a cautious General Election declaration time prediction, while sources have also tipped Tynemouth as a constituency to watch
  
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• British Engines workers in Newcastle and Jarrow end strike after pay deal agreed

  28-06-2024 20:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Workers at BEL Engineering in Newcastle, and Rotary Power and Michell Bearings in Jarrow, have been undertaking industrial action since May
  
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• EuroMillions results LIVE: Winning Lottery numbers for Friday, June 28

  28-06-2024 20:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The winning EuroMillions and National Lottery Thunderball numbers for Friday, June 28 - live breaking updates below
  
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• Activists 'disappointed' as Labour and Tory election candidates miss Newcastle climate hustings

  28-06-2024 19:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Neither the Labour or Conservative candidates in Newcastle North attended a debate on the environment and transport that was held in Gosforth this week
  
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• Disabled election candidate for Tynemouth speaks out on abuse branding her 'not fit to be an MP'

  28-06-2024 19:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Chloe-Louise Reilly, Green Party candidate for the Tynemouth constituency, says she has received hateful comments about her campaign because she uses a wheelchair
  
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• Euros-themed knitted postbox topper stolen from Northumberland village

  28-06-2024 19:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Louise Bryant, 55, spent hours creating the pieces for villagers to enjoy
  
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• England captain Ben Stokes plays cricket with pupils during visit to Newcastle primary school

  28-06-2024 19:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 33-year-old took part in a cricket session and a Q&A with pupils
  
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• Spanish galleon forced to alter Newcastle timetable due to River Tyne tides

  28-06-2024 18:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Galeón Andalucía will remain at Spiller's Quay in Ouseburn until July 7, but with slightly different opening times to those proposed before the ship docked
  
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• Great North Run founder Sir Brendan Foster celebrates recognition of event's global success

  28-06-2024 18:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Great Run Company used the 43rd anniversary of the first race to unveil a World Athletics Heritage Plaque
  
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• Four North East England fans given banning orders over trouble before Euro 2024 Serbia opener

  28-06-2024 17:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Those given banning orders, ranging from three to five years, will be prevented from attending domestic matches and England internationals
  
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• North East head teacher banned from the classroom after relationship with pupil more than 20 years ago

  28-06-2024 17:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Scott Lachlan Wilson has now been prohibited from teaching indefinitely
  
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• Rishi Sunak says he is fighting for North East votes despite poll woes

  28-06-2024 17:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Prime Minister was in the North East a day after
  
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• Police appeal after Wallsend hit and run left man in hospital with serious injuries

  28-06-2024 16:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A Dacia Duster is reported to have hit a pedestrian on Churchill Street in Wallsend on Thursday, June 13
  
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• Newcastle's Paul Dummett gets surprising 'new job' with famous fan after United exit

  28-06-2024 16:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United stalwart Paul Dummett stars in a new video along with another well face Magpies fans recognise
  
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• County Durham school put into emergency lockdown after reports of intruders with air guns

  28-06-2024 16:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  King James I Academy in Bishop Auckland went into emergency lockdown shortly before 1pm on Friday afternoon
  
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• This Morning fans 'freak out' as they spot major change to show after decade

  28-06-2024 15:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  This Morning viewers were left slightly confused this morning after the opening theme was replaced with a military band, for the first time in nearly a decade
  
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• Online banking issues hit HSBC, Virgin Money, and Nationwide customers

  28-06-2024 15:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  HSBC, Virgin Money and Nationwide customers have been left unable to access online and mobile banking services on what is commonly pay day for many workers across the UK
  
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• 'Put more police back on the streets' - voters in Hexham say more needs to be done to tackle knife crime

  28-06-2024 15:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We spoke to voters in Hexham to get their views ahead of the general election
  
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• 'I think they basically toe the same line' - Bishop Auckland voters divided between hopeful and disillusioned

  28-06-2024 15:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  As the campaign enters its final week, ChronicleLive visits the same Bishop Auckland town, in a new Bishop Auckland constituency
  
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• Map shows Covid rates where you live with Newcastle among highest in country

  28-06-2024 14:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A new group of Covid-19 variants makes up a large proportion of cases
  
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• Gateshead celebrates Co-Production Week with People's Voice - Gateshead Council

  28-06-2024 14:58 via news.google.com
  
  Gateshead celebrates Co-Production Week with People's Voice  Gateshead Council
  
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• New Greggs drive-thru opens in County Durham and creates 30 jobs

  28-06-2024 14:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The outlet has opened on Delves Lane and will serve the retailer's popular items
  
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• Wimbledon draw descends into chaos as fans brand it an 'absolute shambles'

  28-06-2024 14:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Wimbledon ladies singles draw was plunged into chaos after a mix-up in the draw room left fans fuming and players being drawn into the wrong lines
  
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• Jay Slater's best friend reveals concerning details of 'final' call with missing teenager

  28-06-2024 14:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Brad, a friend who'd been in Tenerife with missing teenager Jay Slater, appeared on Friday's This Morning
  
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• Sunderland prison worker accused of having 'inappropriate relationship' with inmate

  28-06-2024 14:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Kelsey Calvert, 28, is alleged to have entered into a relationship with an inmate while working at HMP Holme House
  
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• 'Summer Covid' symptoms as cases soar in new variant wave

  28-06-2024 14:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The new wave is linked to new FliRT variants, which have rapidly become the dominant strains in the UK, according to the latest UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) data
  
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• Starmer says he meant no offence to Bangladeshis after comments branded 'outrageous demonisation'

  28-06-2024 13:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sir Keir remarked during an election debate organised by The Sun this week that “people coming from countries like Bangladesh are not being removed” from the UK currently
  
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• County Durham woman who neglected rabbit and Chihuahua receives two-year animal ban

  28-06-2024 13:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Elizabeth Cusick, 66, was also fined after appearing at Newton Aycliffe Magistrates' Court this month
  
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• M&S to start clothing repair service so customers can give clothes another life from just £5

  28-06-2024 13:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  From August this year, M&S customers will be able to book a clothing repair service - from zip replacements to knitwear mending
  
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• Cooler weather on the way in the North East this weekend as hot spell comes to an end

  28-06-2024 13:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Met Office experts say that, after the spell of warmth earlier this week, the UK will see cooler and more unsettled conditions - here's the North East forecast
  
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• Jay Slater police issue major update as 'massive search' to go ahead

  28-06-2024 12:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The search for missing teenager Jay Slater continues to be expanded, with police in Tenerife launching a 'massive search' involving 'private volunteers'
  
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• Grandparents who help out this summer could get extra £6,000 boost to pensions

  28-06-2024 12:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A growing number of grandparents are applying for specified adult childcare credits - but many more could be eligible to make a claim, according to new research
  
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• Wet n Wild in the 90s - Photos of famous water park including TV star guest

  28-06-2024 12:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Pictures from the Chronicle archive recall North Shields' Wet 'n' Wild water park from the time of its opening in 1993, as the news that it has been sold is confirmed
  
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• The history of Wet 'n' Wild, once the UK's biggest waterpark, as attraction is sold

  28-06-2024 12:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Following the announcement that Wet 'n' Wild has been sold, we take a walk down memory lane and look at the waterpark's history
  
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• Thief, 39, who twice flouted court order banning him from Sunderland city centre locked up

  28-06-2024 11:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Grant Gettins was jailed for 34 weeks at South Tyneside Magistrates' Court in South Shields
  
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• Expert shares ways to get rid of flies in your home including using a common kitchen item

  28-06-2024 11:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Flies could become an unwelcome infestation this year due to an unusually wet and warm spring, experts have said
  
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• Woman has her handbag stolen as she waited at bus stop in Gateshead

  28-06-2024 11:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The bag contained around around £200, along with an iPhone, the victim’s bank cards, driving licence and car keys
  
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• Martin Lewis' Money Saving Expert urges parents not to miss out on cheap school uniform deal

  28-06-2024 11:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The MSE website has issued a warning to parents who are looking to save money on their children's school uniform this September
  
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• ITV's Clive Tyldesley 'sent home' by broadcaster at Euro 2024 after 28 years

  28-06-2024 11:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Famous football commentator Clive Tylesdley will work just one more match at Euro 2024 before being let go
  
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• British Gas, Octopus and other energy customers are urged not to use dishwashers and ovens this Sunday

  28-06-2024 10:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Customers of OVO, British Gas, Octopus Energy and more are being encouraged to avoid using high power appliances such as dishwashers or ovens this Sunday - here's why
  
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• Benidorm introduces new rules and regulations which could lead to £425 fines

  28-06-2024 10:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Benidorm is one of the most popular destinations for Brits who are looking for a holiday in the sun, and it's estimated that around 800,000 tourists from the UK visit the Spanish resort every year
  
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• EDF Energy says households could save £50 on energy bills with new offer

  28-06-2024 09:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The new tariff from EDF cuts the amount customers pay in standing charges - but it's only available for a short time
  
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• Death notices and funeral announcements in The Chronicle Newcastle from June 21 to June 27

  28-06-2024 09:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A selection of tributes to people from around the North East who have passed away in the past few weeks
  
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• Jay Slater GoFundMe page reaches £40k as it's confirmed money has been taken out of it

  28-06-2024 09:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Debbie Duncan said the money raised by more than 3,200 individual donations will be used to support mountain rescue teams, and to cover her own accommodation and food costs during her extended stay on the island
  
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• Waterpark Wet 'n' Wild is sold to North East developer, owners reveal

  28-06-2024 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The deal is set to be completed this summer - but the developers' plans for the site have yet to be unveiled
  
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• South Tyneside Metro station lout with 'appalling' record walks free after unprovoked attacks

  28-06-2024 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Amber Dunn, of South Shields, and her brother and then-boyfriend targeted two men at Hebburn Metro station in ugly scenes
  
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• Sale of Metro lost property including jewellery and new clothes to take place this weekend

  28-06-2024 07:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Nexus is putting lost items, from jewellery to walking sticks, up for sale and will give the proceeds to charity
  
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• Next Government should support independent schools, not tax them

  28-06-2024 06:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  With a likely Labour Government pledging to introduce VAT on private school fees, David Tickner, headmaster at Newcastle School for Boys, argues that the policy might not achieve what the party has set out to
  
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• Labour's promise after working North East families suffer 44% child poverty rise since 2010

  28-06-2024 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  According to the TUC, the number of North East kids living in poverty when at least one parent is in work increased from 83,400 in 2010 to 119,900 in 2023
  
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