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• Kids Go Free public transport offer to be launched across North East during school holidays

  15-07-2024 22:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  North East Mayor Kim McGuinness has brought together public transport operators to launch a region-wide Kids Go Free
  
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• Vera star leaves fans heartbroken with emotional career announcement

  15-07-2024 22:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Vera actor Riley Jones, who has played Mark Edwards in the ITV drama since it first began, has announced he has filmed his final scenes for the upcoming series
  
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• Man and teenage boy, 17, found guilty of 'mistaken identity' murder in County Durham

  15-07-2024 22:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Lee Clarkson was murdered at his home on West Lane in Bishop Auckland on Wednesday, November 29, 2023
  
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• Nine teenagers arrested in connection with motorbike-related criminality in North Tyneside

  15-07-2024 20:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The teenagers arrested have since been released on police bail, pending further inquiries
  
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• Pictures show touching tribute to North Tyneside's 'Santa' binman ahead of funeral service

  15-07-2024 20:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Photos show the fitting tribute to 'Santa' binman Craig Browell at his funeral in Whitley Bay
  
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• West Denton NHS worker's 'last hope' funding push for treatment for aggressive cancer

  15-07-2024 19:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ela Smolarska has aggressive cancer and has been told there is no more the NHS can do for her.
  
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• Authorities urged to reveal evidence about what went on at Medomsley Detention Centre

  15-07-2024 19:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Prisons and Probation Ombudsman (PPO) is carrying out a special investigation into what happened at Medomsley focused on what authorities knew about the abuse
  
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• Bin lorry joins funeral procession in fitting tribute to North Tyneside's 'Santa' binman who died aged 49

  15-07-2024 19:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Craig Browell's funeral was held at Whitley Bay Crematorium today and included a number of fitting tributes to the well-known binman who loved his job
  
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• Plans for extension to Northumberland caravan park approved despite local objections

  15-07-2024 18:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The parish council and local residents had objected to the plans
  
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• Sunderland Council leader reacts to claim Crown Works film studio should be built in Newcastle

  15-07-2024 18:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A former councillor claimed that Sunderland is “possibly the worst location” in the North East for the Crown Works studios, an allegation the city's council leader has called "parochial and narrow-minded”
  
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• South Shields Sikh England fan whose photo was shared by Three Lions account praises support after being abused by troll

  15-07-2024 18:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jag Singh travelled to to Dusseldorf in Germany to support England during the Euro 2024 quarter final match
  
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• Northumberland solar farm refused planning permission over harm to Grade II listed farmhouse

  15-07-2024 18:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Councillors felt that there was no public benefit to the scheme
  
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• Sunderland maths teacher broke into home of estranged wife's new partner while they were in bedroom

  15-07-2024 18:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Robert Wilkinson, of Sunderland, travelled to Morpeth for a showdown and tried to force entry to the bedroom
  
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• Thousands of illegal vapes and fake Rolex and Breitling watches seized from Northumberland premises

  15-07-2024 18:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Over 3,800 non-compliant disposable vapes, counterfeit jewellery and clothing worth over £50,000 have been seized
  
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• Walker tanning shop wrecked in ram-raid attack causing £10,000 damage

  15-07-2024 17:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jemma Sweeting said she doesn't know why anyone would target the shop, which has been named in memory of her brother who died in a car crash and her mum who died of cancer
  
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• Killingworth primary school celebrates Outstanding Ofsted report - putting it in top 1% in UK

  15-07-2024 17:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Bailey Green Primary School has been given the Outstanding grade in all five inspection areas, and is the only school in North Tyneside to receive this.
  
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• 'I went on an amazing holiday for under £100 - including flights, room, and food'

  15-07-2024 17:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Chelsea Dickenson shared how she went on holiday for under £100, including all her transportation, accommodation, and food and drink
  
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• 'No easy answers' to tackling obesity crisis warns top Tyneside-born professor

  15-07-2024 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Prof David Benton said tackling poverty and "twisting the arms" of big food firms would be vital to dealing with obesity.
  
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• Ouseburn to host Newcastle's first free street art festival with 20 established North East artists

  15-07-2024 16:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  ELEMENTS is spearheaded by North Tyneside mural and graffiti artist Mark Shields, who brings over 20 years of experience.
  
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• Planning for a thriving private rented housing sector - Gateshead Council

  15-07-2024 16:26 via news.google.com
  
  Planning for a thriving private rented housing sector  Gateshead Council
  
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• Police statement in full as body found in search for Jay Slater in Tenerife

  15-07-2024 16:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  There has been a major development in the search for missing teen Jay Slater
  
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• St James' Park STACK to hold open recruitment days with a range of jobs on offer

  15-07-2024 16:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  These recruitment days are being held on July 16 and 17 at Yolo Townhouse on High Bridge Street in Newcastle.
  
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• Northumberland vets' warning after giving cocker spaniel emergency treatment for adder bite

  15-07-2024 15:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  There is a marked increase in adder bites being recorded in July and August each year in areas around Northumberland and the Scottish Borders
  
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• Newcastle driver was five times the drug drive limit when he killed teen at bus-stop

  15-07-2024 15:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Steven Wallace, of Newburn, was remanded in custody and warned he faces a substantial prison sentence for causing the death of Joe Scott in West Denton
  
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• 15 of the best paying jobs you don't need a degree for

  15-07-2024 15:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  These are the 15 best paying jobs you don't need a degree to get - and one pays £30 an hour
  
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• Three Northumberland beaches named among the best in the UK by The Times

  15-07-2024 15:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Bamburgh Beach lost its 2023 crown to a beach just a few miles down the road
  
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• Mural of Newcastle football fan who died aged 14 projected in Berlin ahead of England Euro 2024 final

  15-07-2024 15:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle teen Taylor Atherton "lived and breathed football" before he sadly passed away aged 14
  
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• Two due in court after little boy 'mauled by dog' in Northumberland street

  15-07-2024 15:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Kaiden Burn, five, was injured by bull terrier as he played near his home
  
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• Massimo Tyres partners with Gateshead FC - Tyrepress.com

  15-07-2024 14:41 via news.google.com
  
  Massimo Tyres partners with Gateshead FC  Tyrepress.com
  
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• Missing Jay Slater LIVE updates as body found in search area in Tenerife

  15-07-2024 14:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 19-year-old was last seen on June 17 and a massive search operation has taken place in the last four weeks
  
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• Jay Slater updates as human remains found in Tenerife during search for missing teen

  15-07-2024 14:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 19-year-old was last seen on June 17 and a massive search operation has taken place in the last four weeks
  
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• Body found during search for missing teen Jay Slater in Tenerife

  15-07-2024 14:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A body has been found in the search for missing British teenager Jay Slater in Tenerife. The 19 year old vanished on the Spanish island during a three-day music festival
  
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• Diary of a CEO expert says side hustles are 'useless' - and what to do instead

  15-07-2024 14:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Money expert Scott Galloway told The Diary of a CEO podcast host Steven Bartlett his thoughts on side hustles
  
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• Investigation launched after seven fire engines battle Gateshead industrial estate blaze - Chronicle Live

  15-07-2024 13:06 via news.google.com
  Investigation launched after seven fire engines battle Gateshead industrial estate blaze  Chronicle Live
  
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• Investigation launched after seven fire engines battle Gateshead industrial estate blaze

  15-07-2024 13:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The blaze started shortly after 11pm on Sunday and crews worked throughout the night to extinguish the flames
  
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• Blind North East boy, 16, with brain tumour takes on skydive in final charity bid - The Northern Echo

  15-07-2024 13:00 via news.google.com
  
  Blind North East boy, 16, with brain tumour takes on skydive in final charity bid  The Northern Echo
  
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• Police searching for missing Durham man last seen on Saturday

  15-07-2024 12:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Paul, aged 51, has been reported missing from his home in the Sherburn Road area of Durham
  
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• New hope as search operation for missing Jay Slater begins in Tenerife

  15-07-2024 12:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 19 year old vanished on the Canary Island on Monday, June 17, and his family have been left distraught as the painstaking search reaches another milestone today
  
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• 12-hour rain alert issued for North East as Met Office warns of disruption

  15-07-2024 12:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Heavy showers are expected to lead to travel delays with a risk of flash flooding on Tuesday
  
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• Greece issues weather alert as wildfires break out

  15-07-2024 11:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Hellenic National Weather Agency has published an amber weather warning for this week which urges people to be 'prepared' for the extreme weather as 'very high temperatures' are expected
  
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• New programme supports Gateshead children in care to maintain vital links - Gateshead Council

  15-07-2024 11:27 via news.google.com
  
  New programme supports Gateshead children in care to maintain vital links  Gateshead Council
  
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• Urgent recalls issued by Tesco, M&S, Asda, and Morrisons over health risks

  15-07-2024 11:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Food Standards Agency (FSA) issues recalls for a variety of reasons, including when products contain allergens that are not disclosed on the packaging or if plastic is detected in the item
  
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• Residents warned to keep doors and windows shut after industrial estate blaze - The Northern Echo

  15-07-2024 11:25 via news.google.com
  
  Residents warned to keep doors and windows shut after industrial estate blaze  The Northern Echo
  
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• Met Office issues July update as North East set for more downpours

  15-07-2024 11:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Heavy rain and thunder are in the forecast for the region this week with weather warnings in force in other parts of the UK
  
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• Taylor Swift fans told to 'run' to TK Maxx for £8 t-shirts they 'need'

  15-07-2024 11:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  TK Maxx shoppers are desperate to get their hands on a range of t-shirts inspired by Fortnight singer Taylor Swift
  
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• Urgent £550 cost of living payment warning as funds run low ahead of September pay out

  15-07-2024 10:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Households can receive emergency support through the Household Support Fund, which has been distributed in recent weeks. But some people may be unaware of the help available
  
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• North East dad transforms under the stairs cupboard into 'Britain's smallest bar' - but there's a catch

  15-07-2024 10:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dad Andy Dyer, 51, has splashed out more than £800 turning his bog standard cupboard under the stairs into a vibrant boozer complete with a draft beer machine, drinks fridge, neon lights, and even a disco ball
  
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• Specialist team with drones launching five-day search for Jay Slater thanks to Gofundme donations

  15-07-2024 10:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A specialist Dutch search team has been flown in by the family of missing teenager Jay Slater to help find the 19 year old, who has now been missing for almost four weeks
  
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• Teenager arrested on suspicion of drink-driving after North Shields crash

  15-07-2024 10:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A 19-year-old woman has been arrested after the crash left the car's occupants with minor injuries
  
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• Amazon Prime warning to anyone expecting deliveries this week

  15-07-2024 09:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Experts say that Amazon Prime Day will see a spike in the number of scam messages being sent to people's phones and inboxes - and warned people to be on their guard
  
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