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• The Repair Shop's Will Kirk lifts lid on plan to surprise daughter with 'special gift'

  18-07-2024 23:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Repair Shop star Will Kirk has shared the special way he plans on celebrating his daughter's second birthday, revealing all on BBC's The One Show.
  
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• New worker protections and laws under Labour Government including zero-hour contract ban

  18-07-2024 21:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Government says the measures represent the biggest upgrade to workers' rights in a generation and will improve the lives of working people across the country
  
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• Manchester United's Marcus Rashford's excuse for speeding at 104mph as he's banned from driving for six months

  18-07-2024 21:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford has been slapped with a six-month driving ban after being clocked at 104mph on the M60 motorway back in December 2023
  
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• South Shields shop owner goes viral after challenging customers to down 2L bottle of pop in 60 seconds

  18-07-2024 20:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jag Singh, who runs Horsley Hill Premier in South Shields, has been offering the 'Fizzy Chug challenge'
  
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• Preview | Gateshead FC (H) | Pre-Season Friendly | 2024/25 - Blyth Spartans

  18-07-2024 20:34 via news.google.com
  
  Preview | Gateshead FC (H) | Pre-Season Friendly | 2024/25  Blyth Spartans
  
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• Council rejects plans for new Bensham Jewish College after local objections

  18-07-2024 20:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Following concerns over the prospective college's designs, councillors rejected the application
  
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• Set for Life results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for Thursday, July 18

  18-07-2024 20:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We will be bringing you the results live from the National Lottery's Set for Life draw on Thursday, July 18
  
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• Sunderland University student paramedic puts life-saving training to use as man suffers heart attack

  18-07-2024 20:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Stacey Thain, 33, was at the supermarket with her family when she saw the man collapse, and she rushed into action
  
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• Majority of Newcastle Airport passengers clear security 'in under ten minutes' despite re-introduction of 100ml rule

  18-07-2024 19:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Department for Transport re-introduced the 100ml hand luggage rule in June and has not confirmed when the temporary measure will be lifted
  
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• Balaclava-clad attacker who tried to rape Durham University student in her room given 20 year sentence

  18-07-2024 19:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jonathan Cummings, 34, left a young student 'a shell of her former self' following a chilling attempted rape
  
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• Newcastle University unveils redevelopment vision for Castle Leazes redevelopment

  18-07-2024 19:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 1960s-built Castle Leazes housing blocks are due to be demolished and replaced by a new development aimed at tackling an “immediate and pressing shortage” of student beds
  
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• Strictly's Kai Widdrington and Nadiya Bychkova split after 'crisis' talks

  18-07-2024 18:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Strictly Come Dancing stars Kai Widdrington and Nadiya Bychkova have announced their split after two years of being together
  
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• Two men charged in connection with South Shields drugs investigation after three people die

  18-07-2024 18:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Two men and a woman died in the South Shields area on Tuesday
  
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• Davina McCall gets degree from Newcastle University days after daughter's graduation

  18-07-2024 18:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Popular TV presenter Davina McCall has been made the recipient of a top honour from Newcastle University
  
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• Teen killer followed schoolgirl Holly Newton before he inflicted 36 knife wounds in Hexham, jury told

  18-07-2024 18:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Holly Newton was just 15 when she was stabbed to death in Hexham and a 17-year-old youth is standing trial accused of murder, which he denies
  
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• Total of 45,000 set to depart Newcastle Airport in one of 'busiest weekends' as summer holidays begin

  18-07-2024 17:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A total of 1.5 million people are expected to pass through the airport's doors this summer season - which began at the end of June
  
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• Tyne and Wear Metro extension to Washington would be welcome – but I have my doubts

  18-07-2024 17:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Keith Watson, a Washington native and author of a new book on the Tyne and Wear Metro, has his say on emerging plans to take the rail network to his home town
  
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• Clumsiness could be one of seven warning signs you have lifelong disorder

  18-07-2024 17:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  While clumsiness is common and often harmless, it could sometimes signal a serious underlying health disorder
  
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• Inside The Fog on the Tyne as famous Gateshead pub re-opens after huge transformation - Chronicle Live

  18-07-2024 16:44 via news.google.com
  Inside The Fog on the Tyne as famous Gateshead pub re-opens after huge transformation  Chronicle Live
  
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• Attacked cannabis farmer caught after ending up on roof of neighbour's conservatory in Sunderland

  18-07-2024 16:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Markeljano Deleu came to the UK from Albania illegally and was told he could clear his debts by watering a cannabis farm
  
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• North East charity leader urges action on child poverty amid 'depressing' picture for region

  18-07-2024 15:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Rob Williamson, CEO of the Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland, was speaking as his organisation's Vital Signs report highlighted a range of challenges for the North East
  
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• Teen denies causing death of 15-year-old Conner Loder in Newcastle crash

  18-07-2024 15:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Conner Loder died in a crash on Stamfordham Road in the early hours of June 10
  
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• Two men arrested for allegedly attempting to steal metal from Gateshead business - Chronicle Live

  18-07-2024 15:42 via news.google.com
  Two men arrested for allegedly attempting to steal metal from Gateshead business  Chronicle Live
  
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• Two men arrested for allegedly attempting to steal metal from Gateshead business

  18-07-2024 15:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police were called to a business on Hawkes Road after onlookers saw sparks flying from the back yard
  
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• Wage boost credited with ending home carer staff shortages in Northumberland

  18-07-2024 15:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  After Covid restrictions there were around 200 people unable to get the care they needed due to staff shortages
  
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• Loose Women's Judi Love in horror attack as she admits 'I went into fight mode'

  18-07-2024 15:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Loose Women star Judi Love has opened up about a horrific attack which saw a man grab her on a dark street as she insisted women need to be able to protect themselves
  
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• EastEnders legend to kick start Pride celebrations with performance at Newcastle bar

  18-07-2024 15:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A former EastEnders star is sure to draw quite a crowds when she performs in Newcastle at the start of Pride weekend
  
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• Loose Women's Linda Robson quips 'boobs are down to her knees' amid breastfeeding debate

  18-07-2024 15:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Loose Women star Linda Robson joked that her "boobs are down to her knees" as co-star Nadia Sawalha said she would breastfeed her grandchildren
  
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• The special ATM in Grainger Street causing a stir by dishing out free Greggs sausage rolls

  18-07-2024 14:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Crowds gathered at a special ATM machine which is dispensing sausage rolls from 9am-5pm today, Thursday 18th July.
  
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• Jay Slater's mum issues new statement with Go Fund Me update after son's body found in Tenerife

  18-07-2024 14:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Debbie Duncan said the family were going through an 'impossible time' after Jay's body was discovered in a treacherous gorge on the Spanish island on Monday morning
  
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• Ashington cinema plans defended after criticism from public

  18-07-2024 14:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The project is being funded by levelling up cash from central Government
  
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• 'Serious errors' that 'can't be allowed to happen again' - Covid report says Government failed us

  18-07-2024 14:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  There were "serious errors" on the part of the state in the run-up to Covid-19 - including failing to take inequality into account.
  
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• I'm a Greggs fan and was in 'Geordie heaven' in Grainger Street when a sausage roll ATM dished out free treats

  18-07-2024 14:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  To celebrate Greggs' partnership with Monzo, both meat and vegan sausage rolls are being dispensed from a special ATM.
  
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• More than 110 people arrested for drink or drug driving during the Euros in County Durham

  18-07-2024 14:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police carried out more than 800 checks at various locations over 30 days
  
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• Married at First Sight's Nikita Jasmine has two 30th parties on same night in Newcastle

  18-07-2024 13:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Married at First Sight star Nikita Jasmine celebrated turning 30 in style with two parties in Newcastle
  
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• Have your say! Do you support Labour's smoking ban plans?

  18-07-2024 13:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The government aims to eradicate smoking in the UK
  
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• Police release image after reports of burglary at Newcastle restaurant

  18-07-2024 13:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A backpack was taken from Dobson and Parnell on Queen Street
  
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• 120 Gateshead flats set to be decommissioned as £26.8m investment needed over next 30 years - Chronicle Live

  18-07-2024 13:23 via news.google.com
  120 Gateshead flats set to be decommissioned as £26.8m investment needed over next 30 years  Chronicle Live
  
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• 120 Gateshead flats set to be decommissioned as £26.8m investment needed over next 30 years

  18-07-2024 13:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The council has decided that three town centre high-rise flats are no longer sustainable and moves need to be made to find alternative dwellings.
  
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• Money Saving Expert's quick money saving tips for anyone going abroad this summer

  18-07-2024 13:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The holiday season is just days away and many people will be counting down the days until they can get away but there are still ways to save money right before jetting off
  
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• NSPCC reports huge increase in referrals to councils about North East children being left home alone

  18-07-2024 13:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The NSPCC Helpline has seen a rise in the number of people contacting the service about children being home alone
  
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• Man charged with attempted murder after Gateshead assault - CBBC Newsround

  18-07-2024 12:47 via news.google.com
  
  Man charged with attempted murder after Gateshead assault  CBBC Newsround
  
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• Man appears in court on attempted murder charge over Gateshead assault - BBC

  18-07-2024 12:47 via news.google.com
  
  Man appears in court on attempted murder charge over Gateshead assault  BBC
  
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• Love Island's Wil Anderson approached for ITV show on night out in Newcastle

  18-07-2024 12:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Love Island star Wil Anderson has revealed that he was asked to apply for the ITV show while on a night out in Newcastle
  
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• Save an extra £7k towards your house deposit with expert's 12 tips

  18-07-2024 12:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  For many people, saving for their first house can be very overwhelming - these tips might make things a little easier
  
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• New Covid advice issued by World Health Organisation as variant wave sweeps across UK

  18-07-2024 11:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The World Health Organisation has issued new guidance to the public on Covid, as trends show the virus beginning to surge again. The WHO has issued a stark warning to the public
  
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• Man charged with attempted murder after suspected assault in Gateshead - Chronicle Live

  18-07-2024 11:50 via news.google.com
  Man charged with attempted murder after suspected assault in Gateshead  Chronicle Live
  
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• Man charged with attempted murder after suspected assault in Gateshead

  18-07-2024 11:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A man in his 50s was found with serious head injuries at an address in the Regent Court area
  
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• Vera's Riley Jones left in tears on train before filming last ever scenes for ITV drama

  18-07-2024 11:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Vera's Riley Jones has admitted that his emotions got the better of him as he prepared to film his last scenes for the ITV drama
  
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• What we know so far as Brit Ben Ross vanishes in Majorca after 'peculiar email'

  18-07-2024 10:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Benjamin Ross, 26, was in Majorca on holiday to see a friend before he decided to relocate to the Spanish island
  
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