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• North Shields couple takes a chance to capture one-of-a-kind Northern Lights photo

  08-10-2024 23:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The North East enjoyed a display of the Aurora Borealis Northern Lights on Monday but one couple used the opportunity to capture a unique photo
  
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• Hurricane Milton latest as Florida prepares for storm surge

  08-10-2024 23:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Hurricane Milton has hit Mexico and Florida is next to prepare for the category 4 storm - latest on evacuations, damage and storm surge
  
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• Northumberland experiencing 'severe flooding' as two flood alerts in place

  08-10-2024 23:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  MP Ian Lavery said his office had taken "numerous calls about serious flooding" in South East Northumberland on Tuesday
  
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• Newcastle Airport first in UK to be named overall winner at World Routes Conference

  08-10-2024 22:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The airport also retained its title of "best in the world" in the under five million passengers category for the second consecutive year.
  
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• Murder victim Andrew Darn will always remain close to sister's heart 'inside a locket'

  08-10-2024 21:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Andrew Darn's younger sister Natalie says her life "came to a total stop" when he was murdered at the Tyne Tunnel Industrial Estate in March this year
  
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• EuroMillions results LIVE: Winning Lottery numbers for Tuesday, October 8

  08-10-2024 20:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The winning EuroMillions and National Lottery Thunderball numbers for Tuesday, October 8 - live breaking updates below
  
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• ITV Tipping Point fans 'can't breathe' as contestant risks gamble with very good reason

  08-10-2024 19:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Tipping Point viewers were left on the edge of their seats on Monday as one contestant took a huge risk in a bid to win the jackpot, and the gamble paid off
  
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• Cash stolen and roof damaged after 'suspicious activity' reported at Northumberland rugby club

  08-10-2024 19:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police have issued an appeal for information
  
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• Plans approved for multi-million pound investment into Cramlington's regeneration

  08-10-2024 19:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Councillors say projects have been identified where work can start "straight away"
  
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• Hopewalk in pictures as suicide prevention charity brightens up Newcastle Quayside despite rain

  08-10-2024 19:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Suicide prevention charity Papyrus led the 11th annual Hopewalk event passing through Newcastle city centre's Quayside
  
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• Plans to merge Northumberland Museums with Tyne and Wear sites approved

  08-10-2024 18:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Council bosses say jobs will be protected
  
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• Plans for two new children's homes approved by Gateshead Council - Chronicle Live

  08-10-2024 18:48 via news.google.com
  Plans for two new children's homes approved by Gateshead Council  Chronicle Live
  
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• Plans for two new children's homes approved by Gateshead Council

  08-10-2024 18:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Care provider granted permission to convert two homes into separate children's homes in Ryton and Rowlands Gill
  
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• Council leader calls on Newcastle United to stay in city centre as club faces St James' Park dilemma

  08-10-2024 18:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Karen Kilgour, a season ticket holder at St James' Park, says she is yet to hold talks with NUFC chiefs about the future of the stadium, but wants to keep the club at the heart of the city centre
  
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• Historic Sunderland sports club urges community to make use of facilities after closure fears

  08-10-2024 18:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ashbrooke Sports Club is calling on people and businesses to get behind it after concerns it would have to close
  
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• Proposed 13-home development in Low Fell rejected by councillors

  08-10-2024 18:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gateshead councillors have rejected plans for a new property development in Low Fell on over-development grounds
  
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• DWP mortgage support scheme could provide £610 a month to help with housing costs

  08-10-2024 18:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Thousands of UK households could get their hands on cash every year to help with housing costs, as part of a Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) scheme. Here's what you need to know
  
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• Strictly's Chris McCausland and Tasha Ghouri in 'two horse race' for BBC win as rivals ruled out

  08-10-2024 18:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Strictly Come Dancing stars Chris McCausland Tasha Ghouri are now well ahead in the bookies odds
  
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• Newcastle team leads breakthrough in care for 'essentially incurable' brain tumours

  08-10-2024 18:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Pioneering work in Newcastle could lead to a cure for what was previously thought "essentially incurable".
  
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• Newcastle Airport passenger jailed after trying to smuggle £87,000-worth of cannabis into UK

  08-10-2024 17:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Alex Chee Hau Tang had been onboard a flight from Malaysia when he was found to have the illegal hoard in his suitcase
  
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• Weather blamed for a £300k overspend on Gateshead's roads | News - Hits Radio (North East) - Rayo

  08-10-2024 17:48 via news.google.com
  Weather blamed for a £300k overspend on Gateshead's roads | News - Hits Radio (North East)  Rayo
  
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• £17m programme launched to help get North East people into better jobs

  08-10-2024 17:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  North East mayor Kim McGuinness said the 'skills bootcamps' will offer training for a range of jobs
  
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• Newcastle firm Opus safeguards 50 jobs with new business launch

  08-10-2024 17:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Opus Major Projects was founded last year by Gavin Richardson who then took on staff facing redundancy at a national firm
  
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• TUI issues warning to holidaymakers ahead of major new travel change

  08-10-2024 17:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Entry/Exit System (EES) is a new digital border system that will alter the requirements for UK nationals travelling to the Schengen area, which includes popular holiday destinations like Spain, France and Italy
  
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• New leader of Newcastle City Council issues call for Labour unity after major upheaval

  08-10-2024 17:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Karen Kilgour was confirmed as Nick Kemp's successor last week, becoming the first woman to lead Newcastle City Council
  
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• Everything we know as girl, 12, suffers life-changing injuries in dog attack

  08-10-2024 17:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A 37-year-old man and a 42-year-old woman have been arrested
  
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• ITV's Bullseye on search for contestants as legendary game show returns

  08-10-2024 17:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Legendary British TV game show Bullseye is coming back to ITV with a new host as contestants are sought to take part
  
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• McDonald's worker shares how McRib is made ahead of its UK return after a decade

  08-10-2024 17:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The McRib is making its long-awaited return to McDonald's menus across the UK this month - and to celebrate, the fast food chain has shared how the burger is made from start to finish
  
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• Blyth drunken youths kicked and punched dad unconscious in front of his terrified son

  08-10-2024 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  James Hickson, of Blyth, threw the first punch as the blameless victim was set upon as he dropped off a takeaway for his parents
  
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• Drugs kingpin caught red-handed with £2m of cocaine had oesophageal cancer, inquest hears

  08-10-2024 16:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Leslie Moulden, 62, died in March 2022 of oesophageal cancer which had spread.
  
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• Plans for Sunderland care facility to support disabled children and families approved

  08-10-2024 16:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Together for Children (TfC) has been involved in the planning application for replacement provision, which would see Red Gables adapted for a care use and staffed to care for up to five children aged 5 to 17 years
  
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• Mum tells Good Morning Britain she fell violently ill after taking £20 weight loss jab bought on Facebook

  08-10-2024 16:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jodi Jones appeared on ITV's Good Morning Britain on Tuesday and shared her ordeal with hosts Ed Balls and Susanna Reid
  
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• Calls for 30mph speed limit on rural roads rejected despite petitions

  08-10-2024 16:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Durham County Council declined to support new 30mph zones in Weardale and Teesdale despite hundreds of people signing petitions to reduce the speed limit
  
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• Michelin Star Restaurant Hjem extends stay at Fenwick until New Year's Eve

  08-10-2024 16:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Northumberland restaurant originally moved into the former Café 140 space on an eight-week residence in May, but it has now been extended for a second time.
  
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• Sir Keir Starmer as unpopular with public as Nigel Farage says new poll

  08-10-2024 16:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The poll comes after a run of unpopular decisions including the DWP Winter Fuel Payment change which is stripping the £300 benefit from millions of pensioners
  
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• OVO Energy offers free heating for a year worth £340 - how to apply

  08-10-2024 15:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The new perk is available to OVO Beyond customers - here's how you can get your hands on it
  
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• Northumbrian Water allowed small rise in bills after hitting incentives

  08-10-2024 15:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The company was one of only four water suppliers not hit with penalties by the watchdog Ofwat
  
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• Strictly Come Dancing pro 'never thought he'd be back' as he breaks silence on absence

  08-10-2024 15:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Strictly Come Dancing professional Aljaz Skorjanec has opened up about his two-year break from the BBC competition, admitting that he never thought he'd return to the dance floor
  
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• Gaz Beadle goes public with new girlfriend as couple enjoy romantic Spanish holiday

  08-10-2024 15:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Geordie Shore star Gaz Beadle has gone on holiday with his new girlfriend after his split from ex wife Emma McVey
  
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• Long Covid and how you know if you have it - health experts give list of symptoms

  08-10-2024 15:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  People are advised to consult with their GP to discuss any specific symptoms and to rule out any other health issues
  
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• Labour Transport Secretary quizzed on GMB over concerns pensioners could lose free bus passes

  08-10-2024 15:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Louise Haigh was questioned amid concerns the elderly could be targeted again for cuts
  
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• Inside the life of 'very private' GP Thomas Kwan - convicted of an elaborate poison plot

  08-10-2024 15:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A court heard how 'money-hungry' GP Thomas Kwan, who used his 'encyclopaedic knowledge' to try and murder his mother's partner, is now facing a lengthy jail term
  
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• DWP issues update to WASPI women as Government 'needs time'

  08-10-2024 14:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  There has been a fresh blow for WASPI women waiting for news of compensation
  
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• County Durham paedophile voyeur jailed over sick videos of child abuse and animal torture

  08-10-2024 14:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  DISTURBING CONTENT WARNING: Cameron Greaves, 21, was found in possession of a hoard of disturbing child and animal abuse videos
  
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• Brits in Tenerife warned of new scam targeting tourists: What to watch out for

  08-10-2024 14:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A man has warned Brits of a new scam in a popular holiday destination, where criminals are asking tourists for directions and to use their mobile phones
  
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• Gateshead 'hidden gem' beats rivals to win Best in North East title - Chronicle Live

  08-10-2024 14:06 via news.google.com
  Gateshead 'hidden gem' beats rivals to win Best in North East title  Chronicle Live
  
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• Inside popular County Durham pub that's undergone huge renovation

  08-10-2024 13:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Three Bridges has a packed weekly schedule, including a quiz night, student night and entertainment throughout the weekend
  
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• Four kitchen scraps gardeners can use to make eco-friendly lawn fertiliser

  08-10-2024 13:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gardeners should fertilise the lawn in autumn to keep it healthy - but it is possible to make your own natural fertiliser out of everyday items for a "healthier, greener lawn"
  
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• USA travel warning as Hurricane Milton heads for Florida with 'life-threatening' risk

  08-10-2024 13:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Travellers are being urged to check with their airline or travel agent about possible disruption to flights or airport services and follow their advice
  
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• New XEC Covid variant - everything we know from key symptoms to getting testing kits

  08-10-2024 13:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A new and highly transmissible Covid variant is on its way to becoming the most dominant in the UK, as experts are urging Brits to get their autumn vaccines ahead of time
  
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