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• I'm A Celebrity star Richard Coles shares heartbreaking tribute to late partner five years on from death

  11-12-2024 23:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Reverend Richard Coles has paid tribute to his late partner, Rev David Coles, who died five years ago, on what would have been his 48th birthday
  
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• Energy bills warning as prices set to rise even more in April 2025

  11-12-2024 23:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The industry regulator Ofgem raised the price cap by 10 percent in October, equating to an annual rise of £149 for a typical household, bringing it to £1,717.
  
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• New Netflix documentary to go behind the scenes at The Jerry Springer Show

  11-12-2024 23:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A new two-part Netflix documentary will go behind the scenes of The Jerry Springer Show, which became the first to knock Oprah Winfrey off the top of the ratings chart
  
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• Over 3,000 online responses to Police and Crime Commissioner policing consultation

  11-12-2024 23:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The public, alongside several organisations, have had they're say as to their top policing priorities in the PCC's public consutation.
  
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• Northumberland communities urged to develop neighbourhood plans amid plans to bypass planning committees

  11-12-2024 23:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Government say the changes would help solve the country's housing crisis
  
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• Taking a 3p vitamin tablet could help you lose weight and reduce belly fat

  11-12-2024 23:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Vitamin D is crucial for good health, and research has suggested that taking a supplement may help you to lose weight and reduce belly fat
  
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• Google unveils next-generation version of its AI assistant

  11-12-2024 23:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Google said its Gemini 2.0 Flash is the first model in a new generation of the large language model that is smaller, faster, and smarter than existing models
  
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• One simple bedtime habit could increase risk of heart attack and stroke, expert claims

  11-12-2024 23:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Irregular sleep patterns have been linked to an increased risk of stroke and heart attack, with one expert urging people to stick to consistent sleep and wake times
  
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• The 'red flag' facial feature experts have linked to higher chance of serious heart problems

  11-12-2024 23:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A study has found that a key sign the people may have heart problems shows in the forehead, with a link detected between wrinkles and a higher chance of dying of cardiovascular disease
  
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• Christmas train chaos warning as minister says crew shortages could hit services

  11-12-2024 23:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Many train drivers and other crew members do not have Sunday working included in their contracts, with numerous operators often relying on them volunteering to work extra paid shifts to run timetabled services on that day
  
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• Average UK rent on new properties has soared by more than £3,000 since end of pandemic

  11-12-2024 23:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The average annual cost of renting a newly let property has increased by 27% since the end of the pandemic, according to new research
  
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• New Channel 4 documentary shows how mobile phones are putting children in danger

  11-12-2024 23:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A new Channel 4 documentary series, called Swiped, has conducted experiments with pupils giving up their smartphones for 21 days to see the effects
  
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• I'm a Celebrity finalist plans a simple celebration after spending weeks in the jungle

  11-12-2024 23:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The former Communards band member arrived at Heathrow airport on Wednesday morning, where he told the PA news agency that his time in the jungle was "amazing"
  
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• Freida McFadden's The Housemaid is Amazon UK's best-selling book of 2024

  11-12-2024 22:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It Ends With Us, which was released as a film adaptation this year, was the second-biggest seller as social media increasingly drove sales, the retailer said.
  
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• Government to set out definition of 'grey belt' land amid housebuilding drive

  11-12-2024 22:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Government is expected to set out a definition of "grey belt" land later this week as Labour aims to ramp up plans to build more homes in the UK
  
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• Police squad arrests 93 members of organised crime gangs behind shoplifting sprees

  11-12-2024 22:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Operation Pegasus has 'impacted 28 organised crime groups and high-harm individuals' responsible for more than £4 million in losses to businesses, the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) said.
  
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• DWP issues warning to anyone over State Pension age - you must act by this date

  11-12-2024 22:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  There are only a few days left until you can make a backdated claim for Pension Credit and ensure you can receive the 2024 Winter Fuel Payment
  
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• Majority of teachers 'reluctant to use AI for pupil learning and assessment'

  11-12-2024 22:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A study of more than 5,000 teachers by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, found that the majority (64%) are not using AI tools such as ChatGPT professionally, and 19% are not interested in using it in the future.
  
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• More than half of young drivers admit to illegal phone use - RAC survey

  11-12-2024 22:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Some 55% of motorists aged under 25 said they have made and received voice calls without hands-free technology while driving, according to the poll commissioned by the RAC
  
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• People going to bed a lot earlier and commuting more, Virgin Media O2 says

  11-12-2024 22:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Anonymised data from the O2 mobile network showed that people were commuting more, with 48% of people heading to the office five days a week
  
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• Carer's Allowance debt rises to £250m as hundreds of thousands affected by overpayments

  11-12-2024 22:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The public spending watchdog said the number of people with outstanding overpayment debt has risen every year since 2018, and is up by almost three quarters from 80,169 people to 136,730 in 2023/24.
  
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• Government warned more soldiers could quit over damp and mould in barracks

  11-12-2024 22:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A cross-party group of MPs has said that more people could leave the military due to poor accommodation if the Government does not take action on the issue
  
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• British Red Cross warns further action needed to respond to worsening floods

  11-12-2024 22:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The British Red Cross has warned further action is needed to respond to worsening floods in the UK as its research suggests less than half of the public thinks their community is prepared
  
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• Cancer-linked pesticides found in UK food imports spark health concerns

  11-12-2024 22:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Campaigners have warned that cancer-linked pesticides found in UK food imports are sparking public health concerns.
  
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• 350% rise in flu cases sparks North East NHS call for people to get vaccinated

  11-12-2024 22:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The NHS is asking those eligible to make sure they’re protected from illness, in time for the festive period.
  
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• Plans for 46 new retirement homes in Hexham approved despite fears over developer's contributions

  11-12-2024 21:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The developer argued the project would not be viable if they paid out what the council had requested
  
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• Newcastle Airport welcomes record number of students from Aviation Academy

  11-12-2024 21:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  62 young people will be working alongside industry professionals to hone their skills with the airport's business partners.
  
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• Festive Carols in the Car Park event raises cash to support children with brain tumours this Christmas

  11-12-2024 21:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Mercy's Mighty Foundation held a very special carols event at the Wheatsheaf pub.
  
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• Dolly Parton free book project to launch in Newcastle for every newborn child

  11-12-2024 21:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A trial of the Dolly Parton Imagination Library scheme will make every newborn child in Newcastle eligible to be sent a free book every month until they are five
  
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• Northumberland Royal Mail worker returns to work 10 weeks after family told to say goodbyes

  11-12-2024 21:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Graeme Jerdan suffered a cardiac arrest before his 60th birthday while at Northumberland home with his wife
  
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• Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp down as users report social media outage

  11-12-2024 20:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The social media apps are down for thousands of users amid a widespread Meta outage
  
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• Man dies following one-vehicle early morning collision in County Durham

  11-12-2024 20:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police were called just after 1am (December 10) to a one-vehicle collision on the A689 at Crook
  
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• Newcastle Council denies 'inefficiency and waste' claim after £21m cuts announced

  11-12-2024 20:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The city's council leader said it was "naive at best" for Lib Dem opponents to suggest that service cuts and job losses could be avoided by making the civic centre more effiicient
  
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• Lotto results LIVE: Winning National Lottery and Thunderball numbers for Wednesday, December 11

  11-12-2024 20:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We will be bringing you tonight's winning National Lottery Lotto and Thunderball results - live breaking updates below
  
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• Behind the scenes as contractors build new Sunderland Eye Hospital hoped to be 'best in the country'

  11-12-2024 18:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A year ago, construction work began on the state-of-the-art new Sunderland Eye Hospital.
  
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• Divers in search for former England rugby player Tom Voyce missing in Northumberland

  11-12-2024 18:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Searches for the ex-England rugby union player continued on Wednesday after the 43-year-old was reported missing on Sunday
  
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• All there is to know about The Repair Shop cobbler Dean Westmoreland's love life

  11-12-2024 18:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dean Westmoreland has been part of The Repair Shop family since 2021.
  
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• TICKETS | Ebbsfleet United (A) - Gateshead FC

  11-12-2024 18:14 via news.google.com
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• Police launch rape investigation after woman attacked in South Tyneside

  11-12-2024 18:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police launched an investigation and specially-trained officers continue to support the victim
  
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• CCTV images released in rape investigation after woman attacked in South Tyneside

  11-12-2024 18:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police have released images of man who they would like to speak to
  
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• Royal Mail shares most wanted Christmas presents this year based on letters to Santa

  11-12-2024 17:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Royal Mail has shared this year's most wanted Christmas gifts based of letters to Santa - and there's some familiar favourites.
  
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• Gateshead AI software specialist Wordnerds seals £1.6m funding deal - Business Live

  11-12-2024 17:19 via news.google.com
  Gateshead AI software specialist Wordnerds seals £1.6m funding deal  Business Live
  
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• County Durham hospice facing cuts to staffing and care provision over £3.8m funding gap

  11-12-2024 17:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Around 28 staff from across the organisation are at risk of redundancy and vital services face closure as the charity must raise £3.8m to manage an increasing gap in its finances
  
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• Rare penny from the 1950's could be yours and its worth £1million

  11-12-2024 16:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A TikTok user named @CoinCollectingWizard has shared a video about three special penny coins to look out for - with one worth a whopping £1million.
  
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• Armed police raid Crawcrook house over suspected gun offences with two arrested

  11-12-2024 16:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A man and woman have been arrested after a dawn raid at Fell View West
  
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• Vicky Pattison opens up on 'horrendous' health ordeal that left her feeling 'ashamed'

  11-12-2024 16:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Geordie Shore star said that her concerns were 'dismissed for years' by doctors as a new report detailed 'medical misogyny' in women's healthcare
  
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• Spain travel warning to tourists over new rules as expert gives two-word verdict

  11-12-2024 15:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Spain's new tourism laws, which came into effect on December 2, have sparked fears that some holiday packages may no longer be viable - and it will impact Brits
  
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• Greggs launches fashion calendar with Pinterest to showcase sausage rolls and looks for 2025

  11-12-2024 14:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Greggs' latest collaboration has seen it team up with Pinterest to showcase its sweet and savoury treats in a new fashion calendar
  
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• British Transport Police release CCTV image of woman after theft on train between York and Durham

  11-12-2024 14:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The reported theft happened on Wednesday, October 23, with police releasing an image of a woman who may have information that could help their investigation
  
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• Farmers protest descends on Westminster again as they express anger over Budget

  11-12-2024 14:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Hundreds of farmers have used their machines to the streets around Parliament as rural communities continued to express anger over changes to inheritance tax
  
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