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• Prince William meets Olympians at Gateshead swimming pool - ITN

  03-10-2024 23:27 via news.google.com
  Prince William meets Olympians at Gateshead swimming pool  ITN
  
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• Firefighters battle to bring blaze at allotments in Wrekenton under control

  03-10-2024 23:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue personnel are working to bring a blaze in Wrekenton under control, with those in the area advised to steer clear and close their windows
  
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• 'Poetry helps me de-stress' - Watch NHS hero give a moving reading on National Poetry Day

  03-10-2024 22:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Odeth Richardson heads up occupational therapy at the Newcastle Hospitals NHS Trust
  
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• North East Mayor welcomes Europe's biggest celebration of Black music as Newcastle to host MOBO Awards 2025

  03-10-2024 20:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  For the first time in its nearly 30 year history the MOBO Awards is coming to Newcastle for 2025
  
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• Set For Life results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for Thursday, October 3

  03-10-2024 20:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We will be bringing live breaking updates and results from the National Lottery's Set For Life draw on Thursday, September 26
  
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• Prince William missed Paris Olympics 'to protect Kate from Covid', he tells swimmers in Gateshead

  03-10-2024 19:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  HRH Prince William missed the Paris Olympics as he was concerned about infecting his ill wife with Covid
  
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• Wesley Neailey's mum's relief as son's killer refused prison release

  03-10-2024 19:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dominic McKilligan was jailed for life for killing Arthur's Hill schoolboy in 1998
  
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• Prince of Wales visits Birtley Community Swimming Pool and praises community for reopening it

  03-10-2024 19:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  HRH visited Birtley Swimming Pool to celebrate its reopening and highlight the importance of access to swimming
  
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• Doubt over whether Labour will honour pledge on Government's final £6 million for Tyne Bridge works

  03-10-2024 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  City officials are still waiting for confirmation that the Department for Transport will provide a further £6 million towards the Tyne Bridge's revamp, a promise made by Rishi Sunak a year ago
  
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• Step forward for £30 million sheltered accommodation scheme in Morpeth as contractors appointed

  03-10-2024 18:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The county has a shortage of sheltered accommodation
  
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• Temporary service changes at Gateshead Central Library - Gateshead Council

  03-10-2024 18:42 via news.google.com
  Temporary service changes at Gateshead Central Library  Gateshead Council
  
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• One million adults who never smoked in England now vape, study suggests

  03-10-2024 18:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  According to the research, as of April 2024 the number has risen to one million, representing a sevenfold increase since 2021
  
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• "Devastating news" as Dobbies' garden centre to close "with Christmas on the horizon"

  03-10-2024 18:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The closure of the Gosforth branch of garden centre chain Dobbies sparked a wide range of reactions from readers, who expressed concerns about business decisions and empathy for the affected staff members
  
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• New South Tyneside council homes offer tenants no gas bills and advanced eco-features

  03-10-2024 18:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 10 homes, all for affordable rent, were approved by South Tyneside Council's Planning Committee in 2022 and are a mix of two-bedroomed houses, apartments and bungalows
  
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• Cost of Gateshead by-election confirmed as full list of candidates announced - NewcastleWorld

  03-10-2024 18:11 via news.google.com
  Cost of Gateshead by-election confirmed as full list of candidates announced  NewcastleWorld
  
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• Judge labels Washington man a 'drunken thug' as he is given chance to avoid jail for attacking girlfriend

  03-10-2024 18:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  James Reed, who had previously been given community orders for assaulting police officers, including breaking one's finger, has been given a final chance to stay out of prison
  
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• New electric vehicle charging station to open at Sunderland's Buzz Bingo

  03-10-2024 17:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sunderland City Council's planning department has approved an application for 10 EV chargers at Buzz Bingo off Pallion New Road
  
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• Prince William met Olympian stars in a visit to the North East - The Northern Echo

  03-10-2024 17:58 via news.google.com
  Prince William met Olympian stars in a visit to the North East  The Northern Echo
  
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• Newcastle rapper and founder of the MOBO Awards share delight as city to host ceremony for first time

  03-10-2024 17:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle born rapper Kay Greyson shares her excitement as the 2025 MOBO Awards are announced to be hosted in her home city
  
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• Sunderland motorists face hefty fines as new bus gate enforcement kicks in

  03-10-2024 17:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sunderland City Council introduced the enforcement cameras at a new ‘bus only’ section of Holmeside
  
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• 'Disappointed' pensioners in Consett react as many face losing winter fuel allowance

  03-10-2024 17:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  More than a quarter of a million pensioners in the North East are set to lose their annual winter fuel allowance payments
  
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• TK Maxx plans to relocate to a new home in Sunderland city centre

  03-10-2024 17:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The plans are linked to the unit formerly occupied by a Tesco Express supermarket, which closed in spring 2022, as well as three smaller retail units
  
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• Ashington needs 'wow factor' project similar to Angel of the North to attract visitors, councillor says

  03-10-2024 17:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Councillor Caroline Ball says there needs more 'bold' and 'ambitious' projects to create a reason to visit the town
  
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• Siemens chief hails 'vote of confidence' in new £200m train factory

  03-10-2024 17:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The new Siemens Mobility train building factory is expected to manufacture the majority of the fleet for the new Picadilly line trains
  
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• Fenham Euro Market ordered to close after selling illegal vapes and cigarettes to children

  03-10-2024 17:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police were granted a closure order by magistrates following concerns over a Fenham shop.
  
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• Man arrested after acid attack outside school leaves 14-year-old girl with severe injuries

  03-10-2024 17:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The incident outside Westminster Academy left a 14-year-old girl with 'potentially life-changing' injuries
  
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• North East mayor publishes gift details after 'deeply worrying' transparency claim

  03-10-2024 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Kim McGuinness has published a register of gifts she has accepted in her first months as North East mayor, including hotel accommodation for the Great North Run
  
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• Big Issue vendors scared to return to pitches after North East riots

  03-10-2024 16:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The fear caused by those that reaped havoc during the North East riots continues to impact residents' lives
  
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• Sound system aims to tempt rare bird to breed in the North East

  03-10-2024 16:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It is hoped the system will encourage roseate terns to breed at RSPB Saltholme, as well as on Coquet Island
  
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• Labour councillor reignites feud with Newcastle Council and rebels over winter fuel payment cuts

  03-10-2024 16:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jane Byrne left the council’s cabinet in October 2023, alleging at the time that she could not “trust” officers, and has now accused the authority of failing to respond fully to her complaints
  
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• Universal Credit claimants told to delete app 'immediately' in urgent scam warning

  03-10-2024 16:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  North East councils and charities are among those to have urged customers to make sure they do not download the app or remove it from their devices
  
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• Robbie Williams' wife Ayda Field fights back tears as she reveals mum's cancer news

  03-10-2024 15:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Robbie Williams' wife Ayda Field has opened up about her mother's cancer diagnosis on Loose Women
  
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• Paedophile who killed schoolboy Wesley Neailey denied prison release

  03-10-2024 15:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Arthur's Hill schoolboy was found dead four weeks after leaving home on his bike in 1998
  
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• Robbie Williams' wife Ayda shares moment she told daughter about his drug addiction

  03-10-2024 15:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ayda Field has opened up about motherhood and the moment she told her daughter about her father Robbie Williams' past struggles with drugs and addiction
  
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• Five North East universities launching partnership to boost economy and other benefits

  03-10-2024 15:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle, Northumbria, Durham, Sunderland and Teesside universities want to broaden access to higher education and have a larger economic presence
  
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• Homeless flats open in Houghton-le-Spring as region sees 46% rise in rough sleepers

  03-10-2024 15:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Homelessness charity, Oasis Community Housing, have worked with Sunderland City Council, to open six new independent flats in Houghton-le-Spring for people who are experiencing homelessness
  
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• Old Vicarage for sale in Bolam with breathtaking countryside views - take a look around

  03-10-2024 14:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Old Vicarage offers countryside views and many 16th century period features - take a look around
  
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• Royal visit LIVE: Updates as Prince William visits Birtley Community Pool

  03-10-2024 14:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Follow for updates on the Prince of Wales' visit to the region
  
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• Doctor allegedly tried to murder mum's partner in covid booster poison trick in Newcastle

  03-10-2024 14:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dr Thomas Kwan is accused of hatching an 'audacious plan to murder a man in plain sight' at his mum's home in Newcastle city centre
  
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• Plea for action at 'eyesore' Newcastle pub left derelict for more than a decade

  03-10-2024 13:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Trap, in Coxlodge, shut down in 2009 and has fallen into an increasingly dilapidated state ever since
  
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• Dopey Darlington driver jailed after driving home from hearing which saw him disqualified in Range Rover

  03-10-2024 13:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Steven Luck was banned from driving for 28 months on Tuesday, but that didn't stop him driving his Range Rover Sport home from court
  
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• 2024 log burner rules every household with one should know to avoid £1,000 fines

  03-10-2024 12:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Regulations on wood burning stoves have tightened in recent years - here's what you need to know about Smoke Control Areas and the only type of fuel you can burn
  
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• Four red flag signs of 'vague' cancer as doctor warns early checks save lives

  03-10-2024 12:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Researchers say fast-track testing can identify aggressive cancer making diagnosis quicker and giving a better chance of survival
  
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• New Dubai and UAE travel warning as UK tourists told 'situation is changing fast'

  03-10-2024 12:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has issued a new travel warning providing essential information on the conflict affecting Lebanon which could put British tourists holidaying in the UAE and Dubai at risk
  
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• People urged to 'check now or miss out' on £150 from DWP with three million set to benefit

  03-10-2024 12:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  An energy expert is asking householders to check if they are eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount help
  
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• Tyneside councillor says Tories need to become 'low tax' party to appeal to younger voters

  03-10-2024 12:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A North Tyneside Conservative councillor called for his party to return to the next election as a party of "low tax", despite his local party having proposed council tax rises previously.
  
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• Doctor issues guidance to patients with new Covid symptoms that are 'wiping people out'

  03-10-2024 12:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A new Covid variant is expected to become the most dominant strain in the UK - and a GP has shared the symptoms she is seeing in her practice
  
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• All pensioners could see Winter Fuel Payments reinstated this year under legal challenge

  03-10-2024 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A judicial review is currently under way in Scotland's highest court which, if successful, could see the Government forced to void the changes as it carries out an assessment
  
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• Newcastle mum home-schooling her daughter after missing out on first choice high school

  03-10-2024 11:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sophie Woodhead missed out on a place at her first choice school, Jesmond Park Academy, for the current academic year but her mum is determined that she will get a place there
  
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• Royal Mail hiring seasonal mail sorters to work in Gateshead over Christmas - here's how to apply - Chronicle Live

  03-10-2024 11:22 via news.google.com
  Royal Mail hiring seasonal mail sorters to work in Gateshead over Christmas - here's how to apply  Chronicle Live
  
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