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• Race for new North Tyneside Elected Mayor picks up with first candidate campaign launch

  03-09-2024 22:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Labour's Joe Kirwin has announced his bid to become the successor to Dame Norma Redfearn as the Elected Mayor.
  
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• County Durham MP for 'snowiest village' in England grills Chancellor over winter fuel allowance

  03-09-2024 22:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Labour MP for Bishop Auckland Sam Rushworth, was speaking in Parliament today
  
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• Newcastle men on trial after French police intercept alleged drugs ring

  03-09-2024 21:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The group are accused of running a drugs racket where £18,000 of heroin was taxied across the region during the Covid lockdown
  
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• Ex-MP Anne-Marie Trevelyan makes climate crisis plea to Conservative Party leadership candidates

  03-09-2024 20:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Anne-Marie Trevelyan has warned that "no one under the age of 40 will vote for us again" if the Tory Party does not put the climate emergency at the heart of its agenda
  
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• One in hospital following 'serious' collision involving three vehicles on A1 in Northumberland

  03-09-2024 20:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Emergency services, including fire crews from three local stations, attended the scene and the road was closed for some time
  
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• Half a million North East homes face higher council tax bills if Labour scraps single person discount

  03-09-2024 20:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Angela Rayner has refused to rule out removing the 25% deduction in council tax bills for people who live alone or are the only adult in their home
  
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• EuroMillions and Thunderball results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for Tuesday's £110M jackpot draw

  03-09-2024 20:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We will be bringing live breaking updates and results from the National Lottery's EuroMillions and Thunderball draw on Tuesday, Spetember 3
  
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• Northumbrian Water find 57 vapes causing blockage of sewer pipe in Darlington

  03-09-2024 19:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The team from Northumbrian Water had been made aware of reports of a blocked sewer, but were shocked at what they found
  
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• County Durham man accused of attempted murder of police officer at HMP Frankland appears in court

  03-09-2024 19:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  David Taylor, 62, formerly of Willington, appeared at Newton Aycliffe Magistrates’ Court today
  
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• Expert outlines cheap and easy ways to keep rats away from your home without using chemicals

  03-09-2024 18:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Instead of using chemicals or rat traps, there are some easy ways to keep rodents away from your property using natural items
  
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• Man guilty of murder after admitting to killing 40-year-old in Sunderland

  03-09-2024 18:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Adrian Wright appeared at Newcastle Crown Court today (Tuesday) where he pleaded guilty to killing Allen Adeyemi Tejan
  
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• Man convicted of murder after pleading guilty to killing 40-year-old in Sunderland

  03-09-2024 18:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Adrian Wright appeared at Newcastle Crown Court today (Tuesday) where he pleaded guilty to killing Allen Adeyemi Tejan
  
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• Matt Baker makes TV return in Northumberland after family's 'heartbreaking' loss

  03-09-2024 17:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Matt Baker returned to screens on Monday alongside his mum and dad for a new series of their hit More4 show
  
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• The face of killer Sunderland drink-driver who left a cyclist to die in the street

  03-09-2024 17:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Vicky Hardy, of Sunderland, was jailed for six years at Newcastle Crown Court
  
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• Rival Oasis tributes all confirm gigs in Newcastle and Gateshead as fans miss out on tour tickets - Chronicle Live

  03-09-2024 16:41 via news.google.com
  Rival Oasis tributes all confirm gigs in Newcastle and Gateshead as fans miss out on tour tickets  Chronicle Live
  
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• County Durham rioter caught chanting racist slurs after travelling to London for far-right 'civil unrest'

  03-09-2024 16:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jordan Rawlings, 25, was one of hundreds of people who attended a far-right protest in Whitehall, London on July 31
  
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• Ruth Jones and Joanna Page in high spirits as Gavin and Stacey cast reunite for final episode filming

  03-09-2024 16:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gavin and Stacey will return to BBC on Christmas Day, it has been confirmed, as filming for the final episode of the beloved sitcom has now begun
  
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• Newcastle e-scooters to stay until 2026 as Neuron trial extended – after council demands changes

  03-09-2024 16:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Neuron's orange e-scooters arrived in Newcastle in 2021 and have had their trial extended multiple times, though there have been concerns about unsafe parking and riding
  
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• Great North Run 2024 road closures in full for Newcastle, Gateshead and South Shields - Chronicle Live

  03-09-2024 15:25 via news.google.com
  Great North Run 2024 road closures in full for Newcastle, Gateshead and South Shields  Chronicle Live
  
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• Fund to help struggling North East households extended after warning of winter 'cliff edge'

  03-09-2024 15:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Government confirmed a £421 million extension to the Household Support Fund (HSF) on Monday, retaining the scheme until April 2025, after pressure from councils
  
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• Geordie businessman donates £1.25m to Newcastle University for new academy

  03-09-2024 15:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Rob Wood says he wants to give back to the city where he started, and urged those thinking of launching a business not to be put off by their fears
  
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• Mother of Baby P back in jail two years after being freed from prison

  03-09-2024 15:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Tracey Connelly was recalled to prison for breaching her licence conditions in a move authorised by Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood
  
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• Strategic Commissioning Manager, Childrens Social Care, Education and SEND job with Gateshead Council | 184182 - LocalGov.co.uk

  03-09-2024 14:58 via news.google.com
  Strategic Commissioning Manager, Childrens Social Care, Education and SEND job with Gateshead Council | 184182  LocalGov.co.uk
  
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• Janet Street-Porter's racy confession on ITV Loose Women leaves Coleen Nolan speechless

  03-09-2024 14:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Loose Women star Coleen Nolan was left red-faced as her co-star Janet Street-Porter made a very racy confession live on air
  
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• Strictly Come Dancing live show start date 'rumbled' as fans clamour for BBC tickets

  03-09-2024 14:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The new series of hit BBC show Strictly Come Dancing is no9w firmly on the horizon and fans now know the start date
  
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• DWP confirms Winter Fuel Payment eligibility rules for people on legacy benefits

  03-09-2024 14:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Most people on Tax Credits will get a notification informing them they will need to apply for either Universal Credit or Pension Credit to continue getting financial support
  
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• Northumbria Police officer found guilty of attacking ex on night out and is suspended from duty

  03-09-2024 14:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Kate Dolan, 29, assaulted her her ex while on a Christmas night out on Boxing Day 2021
  
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• Sheridan Smith joined by Vera and The Bill stars for new ITV drama shot in Newcastle

  03-09-2024 13:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Further casting details have been announced for new Sheridan Smith ITV drama I Fought the Law, which has been filmed in Newcastle
  
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• Lifesaving dogs needed to become blood donors in the North East

  03-09-2024 13:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The charity Pet Blood Bank UK are looking for dogs in the North East to donate lifesaving blood
  
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• Adorable tot running Mini Great North Run to thank hospital unit that saved her life

  03-09-2024 13:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jarrow tot Rosie is running the Mini Great North Run.
  
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• Reopening of St Mary's Lighthouse delayed until next month

  03-09-2024 13:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  North Tyneside Council announced the opening of the lighthouse, which was due to be mid-September, has been delayed due to reglazing works
  
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• Dentist says little-known mistake can lead to your teeth turning yellow - here's what to avoid

  03-09-2024 11:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A dental expert has explained how one brushing error can result in tooth discolouration - he has also offered advice over general oral hygiene
  
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• 'I've won on EuroMillions but I'm having to rely on food banks' - Man's despair as prize 'not paid'

  03-09-2024 11:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Pete Daly, 71, from Wirral, Merseyside, won more than £500 in the National Lottery's EuroMillions draw on July 12. But, despite being told he would receive his prize within 10 days, he is still yet to receive it
  
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• State pension increase could push millions of pensioners into tax next April

  03-09-2024 11:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  More than 12 million people aged 66 and over could see their State Pension rise by over £1,000 from the 2024/25 financial year, as a result of the Government's Triple Lock
  
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• BBC The Repair Shop star Jay Blades 'calls out' guest for 'checking work' in awkward moment

  03-09-2024 10:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Repair Shop expert Brenton West was tasked with restoring a family heirloom for guest Gordon, but it seems the guest was keen to see just how much effort went into the restoration
  
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• Gateshead Libraries launch annual customer survey - Gateshead Council

  03-09-2024 10:25 via news.google.com
  Gateshead Libraries launch annual customer survey  Gateshead Council
  
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• The money help and discounts you can get in September if you are struggling to pay bills

  03-09-2024 10:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  You may be able to get help towards your childcare costs, council tax or water bills - here are more details
  
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• Police appeal after man 'spat at women' who asked him to put dogs on lead in a cemetery

  03-09-2024 09:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Do you know this man?
  
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• More details of planned AI data campus in Northumberland emerge

  03-09-2024 09:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The total investment in the site could amount to up to £10 billion
  
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• Martin Lewis says people born in these years WILL get £300 Winter Fuel Payment

  03-09-2024 09:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis has shared the latest information on the Winter Fuel Payment, which helps pensioners with heating costs during the winter months
  
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• Pensioners on low income urged to check if they can get £3,900 DWP benefit - see if you're eligible

  03-09-2024 09:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Pensioners whose weekly income is below £218.15 for a single person or £332.95 for a couple are being urged to check their eligibility for the benefit
  
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• New RSV vaccine could prevent hundreds of North East hospital admissions this winter

  03-09-2024 08:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  For the first time, NHS teams in the North East and Yorkshire have started vaccinating people against Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
  
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• North East investors told to help 'break the chain' of huge health inequalities

  03-09-2024 05:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Legal & General (L&G) is launching a new £1 million fund to help combat severe health inequalities, something its CEO said was a "moral imperative" for the financial services giant
  
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• Newcastle doctor tackling Great North Run carrying metal stretcher to raise money for mountain rescue

  03-09-2024 05:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Joshua Mackey, a trainee mountain rescue volunteer, will run the Great North Run with a Bell stretcher on his back
  
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• Fears 70,000 pensioners in Northumberland will no longer be eligible for winter fuel allowance

  03-09-2024 05:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Labour Government made the controversial decision earlier this year
  
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• Famous Big Pink Dress to miss Great North Run this year amid his own cancer treatment

  03-09-2024 05:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Colin Burgin-Plews, better known as Big Pink Dress, will be missing from the Great North Run start this year
  
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• Cyclist's family were on holiday in Turkey when they found out he had been killed by Sunderland drink-driver

  03-09-2024 05:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ali Reza Ghaisar died after being thrown from his bike which was struck by a driver who had spent the night drinking in the pub
  
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• Women in the North are being 'failed' warns shock report into health and work

  03-09-2024 01:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Women in the North are living shorter, harder and less healthy lives says a new report - which urges politicians to do something about it
  
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