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• Morrisons takes drastic legal action and gives out prison warning amid protests

  20-01-2025 23:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The supermarket chain has taken out a major injunction against farmers, amid what it describes as a 'serious threat from an unlawful protest'
  
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• DWP to send out letter to pensioners as they could be eligible for extra £3,900 a year

  20-01-2025 22:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Over 11 million state pensioners could receive the notice in the upcoming weeks
  
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• UK households urged to act fast to get BBC TV licence discount worth £169

  20-01-2025 22:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  One TikTok creator has gone viral for sharing the way he reduced his TV Licence bill this year
  
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• Vicky Pattison to release deepfake pornography using her face in TV documentary

  20-01-2025 21:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Vickey Pattison will direct, produce and distribute her own explicit video, before using artificial intelligence (AI) technology to superimpose her face onto the actor portraying her likeness
  
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• Drivers over 70 warned to be on 'alert' to surrender licence to DVLA

  20-01-2025 21:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A YouTube content creator has raised the alarm with elderly drivers, particularly those over 70
  
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• People over DWP state pension age could be eligible for nearly £4k extra a year

  20-01-2025 21:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Department for Work and Pensions has announced that nearly 78 per cent of all new claims for Pension Credit are processed within the target timeframe of 50 working days
  
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• Four pieces of 'evidence' tourists need to get into Spain under new rules

  20-01-2025 20:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Spanish government has certain conditions of entry for travellers from outside of the EU, including the UK, and it's worth being prepared before you book your 2025 holidays
  
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• Vase rejected by BBC Antiques show sells for £53million after sitting in dusty attic

  20-01-2025 20:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The stunning Chinese vase was a family heirloom when it appeared on the show Going for a Song in the 1970s, but the curator wasn't convinced it was the real deal
  
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• County Durham robbery sees woman and man jailed after victim left feeling 'scared and unsafe'

  20-01-2025 20:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Kerry Nevison and Kevin Warne followed a vulnerable man onto Belgrave Street in Darlington last June
  
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• North East NHS worker lands EuroMillions New Year win minutes before midnight

  20-01-2025 19:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Andy Hornsby, 56, from Redcar, had a 'funny feeling' about the EuroMillions draw on December 31, so much so that he went to his local Asda in Saltburn and bought two tickets
  
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• Shotley Bridge Hospital rebuild set for 2025-2030 as Labour government revises project

  20-01-2025 19:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Health Secretary Wes Streeting gave an update after his government reviewed the 'New Hospitals Programme', which saw Boris Johnson promise 40 New Hospitals in 2019
  
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• Retired Sunderland physio with kidney disease helps others keep fit even when she's on dialysis

  20-01-2025 19:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Amanda Wardle is supporting other patients even as she undergoes dialysis herself.
  
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• Ashington arsonist who set fire to his terraced house then went out has been jailed

  20-01-2025 19:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ryan Rushford set fire to his home in Ashington, where he had previously caused issues with anti-social behaviour
  
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• Newcastle Central Motorway inspections begin weeks after Gateshead Flyover closure - Chronicle Live

  20-01-2025 19:05 via news.google.com
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• Newcastle Central Motorway inspections begin weeks after Gateshead Flyover closure

  20-01-2025 19:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Road closures are planned as the elevated sections of the A167 Central Motorway through Newcastle city centre are inspected over the next 10 weeks, ahead of repairs this summer
  
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• North East wages lowest in England as report lays bare gap to London and other regions

  20-01-2025 18:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Research published by the Centre for Cities how show average earnings in the North East are £17,000 lower than London, with the region's mayor admitting the report makes for tough reading
  
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• Popular Northumberland pub with legendary curse is snapped up by pub giant in seven-figure deal

  20-01-2025 18:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The pub was saved from being turned into flats over 10 years ago and has been massively expanded by former owner Mark Jones
  
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• Darlington Dad accused of stabbing daughter Scarlett Vickers says it was 'freak accident'

  20-01-2025 18:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Simon Vickers gave evidence at Teesside Crown Court on Monday
  
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• Kenton Aldi staff threatened with hammer after confronting meat thief

  20-01-2025 18:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Richard Hunter, of Elswick, Newcastle, pulled the weapon out after workers stopped him as he tried to flea from Aldi in Kenton, Newcastle
  
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• Benwell dealer caught selling drugs to undercover officer in Newcastle avoids jail

  20-01-2025 18:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  John Burrows was one of nine people arrested during police raids in connection with Operation Casper, which targeted the dealing of class A and B drugs, mainly Spice, in Newcastle
  
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• Conservative-led Northumberland County Council facing calls for 'honesty' on Government funding

  20-01-2025 18:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The leader of the council was disappointed despite a £20 million uplift from Government
  
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• Number of children with SEND in Northumberland expected to continue rising

  20-01-2025 17:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The number of children with an EHCP has already risen by more than 100% in seven years
  
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• Union kicks off strike ballot for Newcastle University academics

  20-01-2025 17:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  University and College Union members at Newcastle University are now able to vote on whether to strike from today until the union ballot closes on February 10
  
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• Sunderland primary school staff praised by Ofsted for 'steadfast leadership' during RAAC crisis

  20-01-2025 17:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  St John Bosco Catholic Primary School was forced to close in September 2023 due to safety concerns
  
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• Eastleigh fixture re-arranged - Gateshead FC

  20-01-2025 17:30 via news.google.com
  Eastleigh fixture re-arranged  Gateshead FC
  
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• Former Newcastle Sports Direct store to become new home for banking giant

  20-01-2025 17:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The bank has confirmed it is set to move from its current Grade II star listed base on Grey Street later this year
  
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• Gateshead Flyover: Newcastle Central Motorway inspections begin weeks after closure - NewcastleWorld

  20-01-2025 17:22 via news.google.com
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• Keir Starmer praises Metrocentre NHS testing site in drive to cut hospital waiting lists

  20-01-2025 17:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Prime Minister said that the Community Diagnostic Centre that opened in the Metrocentre's old House of Fraser store last year offers a model for the nation to follow
  
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• Amazon customers warned over 'sophisticated' scam that's catching shoppers out

  20-01-2025 17:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  An Amazon shopper has issued a warning to customers over a sophisticated scam that she claims has caught out even the smartest shoppers
  
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• Houghton dad who thought he was 'invincible' thanks ambulance crew who saved him after cardiac arrest

  20-01-2025 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Graham Avery has thanked the North East Ambulance Service crew who saved his life
  
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• Match of the Day's Micah Richards ridiculed by Shearer after 'mortifying' North Shields mix up

  20-01-2025 16:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Match of the Day's Micah Richards amused his BBC colleague Alan Shearer with the tale of how he confused South and North Shields
  
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• Santander bank customers are 'on alert' amid UK exit threat

  20-01-2025 16:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Spanish bank Santander has 20,000 UK staff and £200bn in loans
  
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• Coin experts list rarest 10p designs that are 'incredibly sought-after' by collectors

  20-01-2025 16:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  There's one series of 10p coin designs that is worth its weight in gold to collectors, with 10ps in this collection selling for up to 70 times their value on eBay
  
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• Met Office warning as 'explosive' weather phenomenon heading for UK this week

  20-01-2025 16:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Heavy rain and strong winds are expected to cause disruption as a 'major change' takes place in UK weather patterns from Thursday
  
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• Rioter who brought violence to Sunderland and Hartlepool protests jailed for six years

  20-01-2025 15:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ashley Wilkinson admitted violent disorder in Hartlepool and rioting in Sunderland three days later and has been jailed for six years
  
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• Award-winning County Durham country pub is snapped up by new owners

  20-01-2025 15:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The pub is the fourth in the North East to be acquired by a growing leisure group
  
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• Drivers could get £1,000 fine if they don't report health condition to DVLA that affects millions

  20-01-2025 15:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  According to experts, drivers should also inform their car insurance provider of their condition as failing to do so may invalidate their insurance
  
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• Newcastle costume designer for Disney and Marvel shows seals £100,000 investment

  20-01-2025 15:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Ouseburn business has created props and costumes for some blockbuster shows as well as Disneyland
  
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• Northumberland County Council confirm Prudhoe One Stop shop was forced to close after being hit by gritter

  20-01-2025 15:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The shop has now reopened to the public
  
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• River Tyne search continues five days after man reported to have fallen from Tyne Bridge

  20-01-2025 14:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Emergency services were witnessed searching the river between the Tyne Bridge and St Peter's Marina into the early hours of Thursday morning following a report that a man had fallen into the water
  
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• Byker man jailed after police found his DNA at scene of Newcastle burglary

  20-01-2025 14:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ian Hall broke through a padlock to get into the premises of a bike shop, before stealing a bike worth £6,000
  
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• Love it or List It fame beckons for Whitley Bay couple with stunning seaside home

  20-01-2025 14:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A Whitley Bay couple will feature in an episode of Channel 4 show Love It or List It, hosted by Kirstie Allsopp and Phil Spencer
  
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• Channel 4 Love it or List It fame beckons for Whitley Bay couple with stunning seaside home

  20-01-2025 14:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A Whitley Bay couple will feature in an episode of Channel 4 show Love It or List It, hosted by Kirstie Allsopp and Phil Spencer
  
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• Tributes paid to former BBC Newcastle presenter described as 'kind, generous and so positive'

  20-01-2025 13:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Much-loved broadcaster and Peter Grant has passed away following a battle with cancer, as colleagues and listeners express their sadness
  
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• HMPV symptoms as health experts explain how virus is different to flu and Covid amid rise in cases

  20-01-2025 13:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Cases of human metapneumovirus (hMPV) are on the rise in England, according to latest figures from the UKHSA - here's everything you need to know
  
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• Vera's Brenda Blethyn confirmed for shock 'return' weeks after emotional ITV exit

  20-01-2025 13:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Vera star Brenda Blethyn will be make a 'return' to her role when she appears at a special event in Newcastle
  
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• Vera ITV star 'forgotten' by hit show as angry viewers demand recognition

  20-01-2025 13:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Annoyed Vera viewers have demanded more recognition for one of the popular ITV drama's unsung heroes
  
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• Casualty taken to hospital after incident on line near Durham railway station

  20-01-2025 13:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A person suffered injuries that are not thought to be life-threatening or life-changing in an incident on the railway line at Durham.
  
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• Teenager Axel Rudakubana admits killing three girls at Taylor Swift-themed dance class in Southport

  20-01-2025 13:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Alice da Silva Aguiar, nine, Bebe King, six, and Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven, died following the attack on July 29
  
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• DWP plans to bring in new laws to take money from bank accounts in crackdown on benefit fraud

  20-01-2025 12:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall says the proposed laws will make sure those who 'seek to cheat' the welfare system face consequences
  
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