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• No 10's refusal of 10,000 new hospital beds 'made pandemic backlog worse'

  11-11-2024 22:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The NHS requested 10,000 non-temporary beds to deal with recovery from the first wave of the Covid-19 pandemic and potential future surges in case number - but the request was denied by the Treasury and Number 10
  
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• North Tyneside 'dumping ground' transformed to nature reserve by community group

  11-11-2024 22:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Fordley Planta in Dudley was a hotspot for fly-tipping and antisocial behaviour for years - but it has now been tidied up and transformed with the help of a community group
  
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• Government's bureaucracy hindered compensation for Post Office scandal victims, Badenoch says

  11-11-2024 22:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Former Business Secretary and Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch told the Horizon IT inquiry the government allowed 'bureaucracy to get in the way of redress' for wrongly prosecuted subpostmasters
  
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• Communities in Newcastle come together to transform outdoor spaces into nature and wildlife havens

  11-11-2024 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A flagship UK-wide nature project demonstrated how people-power can dramatically help communities and wildlife
  
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• Sixth form teachers back strike action in dispute over pay and funding

  11-11-2024 21:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The NEU said it is unclear whether the additional funding for further education announced in the Budget, including for sixth form colleges, can be utilised for staff pay
  
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• Railway data to be displayed at stations to show passengers how services are working

  11-11-2024 21:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Transport Secretary Louise Haigh said the move will allow the public to "hold us to account" as the Government seeks to reform services after it inherited a railway that was "failing its passengers"
  
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• I'm A Celebrity 2024 line-up confirmed as two stars 'missing' from ITV show's new series

  11-11-2024 21:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The new series of I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here is now just days away and several. stars have now landed in Australia
  
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• Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special confirms first star as comedian signs up for BBC show

  11-11-2024 21:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special will soon be back for 2024 and its first contestant has been confirmed
  
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• Waterloo Road's Denise Welch set for shock return to BBC drama 14 years after exit

  11-11-2024 21:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Waterloo Road star Denise Welch is being tipped to make a shock return to the BBC drama as Steph Haydock
  
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• Pride in Gateshead: building a vibrant and inclusive Gateshead - Gateshead Council

  11-11-2024 20:58 via news.google.com
  Pride in Gateshead: building a vibrant and inclusive Gateshead  Gateshead Council
  
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• Aaron Morris inquest: Widow directed ambulance as driver didn't know way to hospital

  11-11-2024 20:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Samantha Morris was 13 weeks pregnant with twins when she had to direct an ambulance to the nearest hospital after her husband was involved in a collision
  
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• Match of the Day's Gary Lineker to 'quit' BBC show after 25 years as host

  11-11-2024 20:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Match of the Day host Gary Lineker has reportedly decided to quit the BBC show at the end of this season
  
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• North Northumberland MP David Smith confirms he will vote against assisted dying bill

  11-11-2024 20:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  David Smith was concerned safeguards on the bill were not strong enough
  
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• I'm A Celebrity 2024 line-up confirmed as two stars 'missing' from ITV show

  11-11-2024 20:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The new series of I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here is now just days away and several. stars have now landed in Australia
  
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• Set For Life results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for Monday, November 11

  11-11-2024 20:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We will be bringing live breaking updates and results from the National Lottery's Set For Life draw on Monday, November 11
  
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• Strictly Christmas special 2024 confirms first star as top comedian signs up for BBC show

  11-11-2024 19:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special will soon be back for 2024 and its first contestant has been confirmed
  
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• Gateshead Leisure Centre: Watchdog confirms 'concerns' over Labour councillor who fronted reopening - Chronicle Live

  11-11-2024 19:44 via news.google.com
  Gateshead Leisure Centre: Watchdog confirms 'concerns' over Labour councillor who fronted reopening  Chronicle Live
  
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• Gateshead Leisure Centre: Watchdog confirms 'concerns' over Labour councillor who fronted reopening

  11-11-2024 19:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Charity Commission says it is looking into concerns regarding Labour councillor Robert Waugh, who recently left his position as chair of the organisation which now runs Gateshead Leisure Centre
  
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• Bishop of Newcastle hits out at Church of England's most senior figures over handling of child abuse allegations

  11-11-2024 19:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Bishop Helen-Ann Hartley has criticised the Archbishops of Canterbury and York amid a looming crisis for the Church over its handling of cases of child abuse
  
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• Prolific Sunderland crook went straight out shoplifting after being released from custody

  11-11-2024 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Paul Bolam, who was also on bail for biting a police officer, was let out of Forth Banks Police Station and headed straight to a nearby Sainsbury's to steal goods
  
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• I'm A Celebrity 2024 line-up latest as seven 'confirmed' stars land in Australia

  11-11-2024 18:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The new series of I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here is now just days away and several. stars have now landed in Australia
  
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• Roger Daltrey announces Gateshead date with tickets on sale this week - Chronicle Live

  11-11-2024 18:46 via news.google.com
  Roger Daltrey announces Gateshead date with tickets on sale this week  Chronicle Live
  
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• Award-winning West End nurse hopes gong can help continue vital work bringing care to city food bank

  11-11-2024 18:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Becky Shearer hopes winning a national award will be help bring new funding to continue her work in a city food bank.
  
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• Rachel Reeves set to outline major pension changes, targeting investment in UK infrastructure

  11-11-2024 18:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Chancellor Rachel Reeves is expected to use her first Mansion House speech in London to announce pension reforms
  
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• Join our Christmas and New Year WhatsApp community for all the latest news and events sent direct to your phone

  11-11-2024 18:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  If it's festive and fun, we'll tell you about it in our dedicated WhatsApp group
  
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• Ponteland woman's ADHD mission to help other women and girls 'better understand themselves'

  11-11-2024 18:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Alice Patterson was diagnosed with ADHD in her early teens
  
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• Dozens of diesel cars produced by 20 brands being investigated over emissions

  11-11-2024 18:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The inquiry will initially examine 47 models produced by 20 brands, according to a Government response to a Freedom of Information request by environmental legal charity ClientEarth
  
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• Northumberland rally event won't go ahead in 2025 to 'protect marshals from midges'

  11-11-2024 17:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Kielder Forest Rally will 'rest' in 2025, organisers say, as volunteers were badly affected by midges while planning this year's event
  
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• Plans submitted to convert former Whitley Bay bank into commercial space and flats

  11-11-2024 17:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  North Tyneside Council's planning department has received plans to transform an ex-bank on Park View in Whitley Bay into a new commercial space alongside two flats.
  
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• Parents "disappointed" over closure consultation plans for Monkseaton High

  11-11-2024 17:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  North Tyneside Council's plans to move to a secondary consultation on the closure of Monkseaton High has generated disappointment among parents
  
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• Monkseaton High Action Group issues statement following council's school decision

  11-11-2024 17:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  North Tyneside Council's plans to move to a secondary consultation on the closure of Monkseaton High has generated disappointment among parents
  
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• Greggs provides one million meals in surplus food to UK charities and community groups

  11-11-2024 17:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Newcastle firm says it has reached the huge goal through its partnership with FareShare, the UK's biggest food redistribution charity
  
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• Row over ownership of football ended in man attacking 15-year-old in Northumberland

  11-11-2024 17:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Warren Hutton was found guilty of assaulting the youth during a row at a leisure centre in Northumberland
  
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• North Shields micropub granted licence despite petition

  11-11-2024 17:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Tipsy Pig in North Shields has been granted a licence despite a letter of objection with 46 names.
  
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• NHS symptoms of endometriosis as health chiefs aim to speed up diagnoses for women

  11-11-2024 17:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Endometriosis can be debilitating and women with this condition 'have been failed for far too long', health leaders say
  
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• Virgin Media O2 confirms new price hike for customers - how much bills will rise

  11-11-2024 16:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ofcom recently banned telecom firms from using mid-contract price rises that are linked to inflation after this was ruled to be 'confusing' for households
  
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• Good Morning Britain's Narinder Kaur speaks out after 'vile' Kate Middleton post causes uproar

  11-11-2024 16:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Big Brother contestants turned Good Morning Britain regular Narinder came under fire for a post she made about Kate Middleton
  
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• Pubs and restaurants tell Rachel Reeves they face closures and job cuts after National Insurance 'tax raid'

  11-11-2024 16:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The hospitality industry has written a letter to Chancellor Rachel Reeves warning of serious concerns following the National Insurance changes announced in the autumn Budget
  
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• North Tyneside club shines spotlight on grassroots sports impact to local communities

  11-11-2024 16:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Wallsend Boys Club is shining an example of where the region's "passion and love for football is nurtured" says North East Mayor
  
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• Newcastle walk-in centre to be shut down permanently as NHS chiefs plan new site next to RVI

  11-11-2024 16:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Health bosses are planning to permanently shut the Westgate Road Urgent Treatment Centre, which has been been closed on a temporary basis for the past two years
  
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• Bishop of Newcastle leads calls for Archbishop of Canterbury to resign over 'failures' to stop abuse

  11-11-2024 16:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A petition has been launched by members of the General Synod - the church's parliament - urging the Archbishop of Canterbury to stand down over his "failures" to act on abuse
  
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• Royal Mail launches Santa Mail 2024 to send Christmas letters to North Pole

  11-11-2024 16:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Children across the UK are invited to write to Father Christmas - and they might even get a special reply in the post
  
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• Vera's Brenda Blethyn 'rules out' ITV spin-off after emotional exit from hit drama

  11-11-2024 15:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Vera star Brenda Blethyn has been put on the spot about a potential spin-off for the hit ITV drama which will soon air its final series
  
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• Dealing duo jailed for 27 years for bringing drugs worth £400,000 into North East

  11-11-2024 15:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Michael Falcus and Michael Rice were jailed at Newcastle Crown Court on Friday for working together to profit from Class A and Class B substances
  
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• Dunston Staiths to be illuminated as Gateshead café hosts night market event - Chronicle Live

  11-11-2024 15:39 via news.google.com
  Dunston Staiths to be illuminated as Gateshead café hosts night market event  Chronicle Live
  
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• Dunston Staiths to be illuminated as Gateshead café hosts night market event

  11-11-2024 15:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The famous structure will be the subject of a light display, as The Staith's Cafe celebrates its 10th anniversary.
  
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• Woman fighting for life in hospital after sustaining torso injuries in Northumberland crash

  11-11-2024 15:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The collision happened at around 3.15pm on Wednesday, November 6, on the B6341, close to Cragside in Northumberland
  
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• Strictly Come Dancing's Wynne Evans 'set to leave' BBC show after result controversy

  11-11-2024 15:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Strictly Come Dancing star Wynne Evans made it through to Blackpool ahead of Shayne Ward at the weekend
  
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• County Durham criminal attacked police officer with key between knuckles and caused 'deep laceration'

  11-11-2024 14:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Matthew Smith, 40, lunged at the police officer and caused a 'deep laceration' to his face
  
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• Popular Tynemouth pub with stunning views could reopen early in new year with new tenants

  11-11-2024 14:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The North Tyneside pub has been closed all year but it is hoped a deal could get over the line early next year
  
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