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• Business Secretary 'will not yet commit to backing miscarriage leave amendment'

  16-01-2025 22:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jonathan Reynolds said he was 'sympathetic' to an amendment seeking to extend bereavement entitlement for miscarriages before 24 weeks but could not yet commit to supporting it
  
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• Government's key missions at risk unless it addresses 'decades-old' problem, warn experts

  16-01-2025 22:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Labour Government's pledge to be "mission-led" has been portrayed by the Prime Minister as a new way of operating
  
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• Best time to buy yellow sticker discounts at UK supermarkets including Aldi, Lidl and M&S

  16-01-2025 22:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Yellow sticker items are a fantastic way to stock up on groceries while saving money. A shopping expert has shared exactly when these times are across major UK chains
  
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• Dragons' Den success for Durham business Choppity - after founder dreamed of investment win

  16-01-2025 22:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Durham company braved the BBC show Dragons' Den in search of investment for it tech platform
  
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• Council tax refunds owed to huge number of UK homes - how to claim

  16-01-2025 21:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A new Freedom of Information (FOI) request has revealed that millions of households in the UK could be entitled to refunds on their council tax, with some homes standing to make substantial savings
  
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• Twin Peaks director David Lynch dies aged 78

  16-01-2025 21:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Twin Peaks creator and director David Lynch has died at the age of 78, months after he revealed he was living with an incurable lung disease and would be unable to leave his home
  
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• Linda Nolan's sister Maureen breaks silence in heartbreaking tribute to star

  16-01-2025 21:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Linda Nolan's sister Maureen has paid tribute to the star in a heartbreaking statement in which she said she was 'not sure where or if I can start' with her tribute
  
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• Tributes to Sheila Howe at funeral of Newcastle West End community stalwart and NUFC fan

  16-01-2025 21:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sheila Howe was instrumental in the work of the Murray House Community Centre, which later became the Newcastle United Foundation
  
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• Gateshead knifeman who stabbed housemate in early-hours noise row walks free - Chronicle Live

  16-01-2025 20:35 via news.google.com
  Gateshead knifeman who stabbed housemate in early-hours noise row walks free  Chronicle Live
  
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• Gateshead knifeman who stabbed housemate in early-hours noise row walks free

  16-01-2025 20:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Corey McArdle, of Bensham, knifed the victim after they ended up fighting in the garden following an argument
  
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• Labour's answer on North East's crumbling infrastructure amid worries over state of roads and bridges

  16-01-2025 20:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Roads minister Lilian Greenwood was in the region on Thursday, after weeks of concerns surrounding the Gateshead Flyover, bridges over the Tyne, and the A1
  
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• Set For Life results LIVE: Updates on winning National Lottery numbers for Thursday, January 16

  16-01-2025 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, January 16
  
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• Boy racers plaguing Newcastle business park could face £100 fines under new crackdown

  16-01-2025 19:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle City Council is set to target nuisance drag races being held at the Newburn Riverside business park with a new Public Spaces Protection Order
  
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• Passengers make 50,000 journeys on Northumberland Line in first month

  16-01-2025 19:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Northumberland Line opened on Sunday, December 15, and saw 3,500 journeys on its first day alone
  
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• Northumbrian Water says A192 in Northumberland temporarily closed due to burst water main

  16-01-2025 19:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbrian Water confirmed the road is to remain temporarily closed to allow for workers to isolate the problem
  
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• Northumberland County Council leader insists Government funding deal is "disappointing"

  16-01-2025 19:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Government say it has provided an additional £20.3 million for the council's coffers
  
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• Electric car charging hub proposal approved in Holystone

  16-01-2025 19:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Plans for an EV charging hub in Holystone were approved by councillors despite local opposition.
  
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• Top councillor vows to continue fight to dual A1 in Northumberland

  16-01-2025 19:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The plans were scrapped in October
  
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• Jatco boss eyes wider European opportunities with new Sunderland factory

  16-01-2025 19:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The majority Nissan-owned transmission specialist says 80% of its capacity at the newly announced Sunderland factory will be given over to production of drivetrains for Nissan's all-electric models that are built at its nearby plant.
  
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• County Durham centenarian who heard D-Day on radio and has card from late Queen turns 103

  16-01-2025 19:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Margaret Haswell went from growing up in an Edinburgh school for orphans to becoming a Corporal in the Women's Auxiliary Air Force during World War Two
  
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• County Durham man who admitted to threatening to kill his MP applies to change plea

  16-01-2025 19:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Benjamin Clarke, 31, appeared at Durham Crown Court where he was due to be sentenced for making threats to kill Sam Rushworth, the Labour MP for Bishop Auckland
  
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• Toddler fell ill after common virus - now she's desperate for a heart transplant at the Freeman

  16-01-2025 18:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Little Aalayah needs a heart transplant. And her family are fundraising to provide a special walking device at the Freeman's Children's Heart Unit in Newcastle where she is being looked after.
  
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• Scarlett Vickers would have survived fatal stab to the heart if it was not so deep, jury hears

  16-01-2025 18:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Scarlett Vickers, 14, suffered a fatal stab wound and died in her family's Darlington home on July 5 last year
  
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• The Traitors' Linda issued with brutal 'warning' hours before exit as BBC viewers fume

  16-01-2025 18:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Much to the upset of many BBC viewers, Linda was banished from The Traitors at the end of Wednesday night's show
  
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• Tyne Bridge restoration's final £6m set to remain in doubt until spring, warns Labour minister

  16-01-2025 18:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Government is yet to decide whether it will honour a promise made under the Conservatives to provide another £6.2 million to complete the Tyne Bridge's refurbishment
  
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• Casualty taken to Newcastle RVI after collision 'involving a bus' in Hetton-le-Hole

  16-01-2025 18:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  One person has been taken to hospital after a crash on the A182 in Hetton-le-Hole.
  
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• Man taken to hospital after suffering medical episode in Newcastle city centre

  16-01-2025 18:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Emergency services were contacted shortly after 3.30pm on Thursday afternoon
  
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• Appeal to find missing Newcastle teenager last seen on Wednesday afternoon

  16-01-2025 17:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Imogen Wood, 14, was last seen in the Benfield Road area around 3pm yesterday
  
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• Lotto winners who scooped millions stunned by people's reaction – including calling ambulance

  16-01-2025 17:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  James Clarkson, from Carlisle, won the £7.5m jackpot and woke his girlfriend up to tell her - but her reaction was priceless and below we look at other stunning responses from friends and family members of lotto winners
  
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• Newcastle city centre street rangers face threats and anti-social behaviour as they work to keep city safe

  16-01-2025 16:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  NE1 chief condemns vile drug addict that the arm of a ranger who went to check on his welfare
  
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• 'Armageddon alert' to be sent to every UK phone in nationwide test sounding loud alarm

  16-01-2025 16:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The "Armageddon alert" system has been deployed in emergencies, such as during the recent Storm Darragh when over 3 million people were told to stay indoors to avoid 90mph winds.
  
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• Newcastle auditions to be held for music theatre that has taught Olivier and Bafta award winners

  16-01-2025 16:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The National Youth Music Theatre counts Idris Elba and Jude Law among its alumni and is now looking for the next generation of actors, singers and dancers
  
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• Seaton Delaval flooding LIVE: Updates as A192 to Blyth closed due to burst water main

  16-01-2025 15:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Follow for live updates as the A192 near Blyth is blocked after reports of a burst water main
  
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• A192 flooding: Road closed between Blyth and Seaton Delaval after reports of burst water main

  16-01-2025 15:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Follow for live updates as the A192 near Blyth is blocked after reports of a burst water main
  
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• 'I won the lottery at 16, blew the lot and fake friends owed me so much money'

  16-01-2025 15:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Britain's youngest lottery winner Callie Rogers called on the Government to raise the age limit for the game after she blew her entire £1.875m jackpot.
  
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• Vera's ITV viewers 'convinced' hit drama is getting a prequel after Brenda Blethyn exit

  16-01-2025 15:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Hit drama Vera came to an end on ITV earlier this month as Brenda Blethyn bowed out as the famous detective
  
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• Vera ITV viewers 'convinced' hit drama is getting a prequel after Brenda Blethyn exit

  16-01-2025 15:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Hit drama Vera came to an end on ITV earlier this month as Brenda Blethyn bowed out as the famous detective
  
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• National Lottery winner, 20, has no plans to stop working after scooping £7.5m Lotto jackpot

  16-01-2025 15:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  James Clarkson, a trainee gas engineer from Carlisle, was back working on blocked drains the day after winning the lottery
  
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• Brits avoid Greek holidays as hotels forced to fill pools with seawater

  16-01-2025 15:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Under new legislation being debated in the Greek parliament, hotels on Greek islands in the European Union, which are go-tos for British holidaymakers, may be forced to change their swimming pool water as climate change strikes
  
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• Plans for South Shields student flats development include 'green roof' installation

  16-01-2025 15:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  South Tyneside Council's planning department has received an application for 58-68 Ocean Road
  
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• Gardening experts recommend kitchen cupboard hack to protect patios over winter

  16-01-2025 14:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  There are ways to help reduce weeds, moss and algae on paving and driveways using cheap items you are likely to already have at home
  
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• New hope for patients with deadly cancer that kills majority in around a year

  16-01-2025 14:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A new study - which has shown promising early results - matches the patient's tumour to one or more of seven key medicines to drive the disease back
  
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• Home sales and prices increased at end of 2023 in major positive for property market

  16-01-2025 14:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A net balance of 5% of property professionals reported new buyer inquiries rising rather than falling in December, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Rics) said
  
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• Demand for new jobs soars - but there's a big difference between what men and women are looking for

  16-01-2025 14:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  New research from the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) found the number of vacancies for the job more than doubled from 430 to 887 at the end of last year
  
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• Train passengers caught without ticket should be let off with warning, says watchdog

  16-01-2025 14:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Transport Focus urged all operators in Britain to introduce a so-called yellow card system to "make things fairer for everyone"
  
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• Police hunting wanted Washington man who failed to appear at court

  16-01-2025 14:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Peter Greenhalgh, 43, is understood to be actively evading arrest
  
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• Gateshead Flyover report predicted structure could last to 2090, just five years before closure - NewcastleWorld

  16-01-2025 14:18 via news.google.com
  Gateshead Flyover report predicted structure could last to 2090, just five years before closure  NewcastleWorld
  
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• Northern nurses say it's now 'normal' for NHS patients to be treated in corridors

  16-01-2025 13:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A hard-hitting report from the Royal College of Nursing features heartbreaking testimony from Northern nurses about the "new normal" in the NHS
  
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• HMRC sends 370,000 letters over major state pension error which could result in £7000 refund

  16-01-2025 13:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The issue relates to people - mainly women - who may have missed out on an old version of National Insurance credits. Home Responsibilities Protection (HRP) reduced the number of qualifying years you need on your National Insurance record to claim the state pension
  
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• Personal data compromised in Gateshead Council cyber attack - ITPro

  16-01-2025 13:39 via news.google.com
  Personal data compromised in Gateshead Council cyber attack  ITPro
  
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