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• 'Workable solution' needed to deal with up to 300,000 sets of unclaimed ashes across UK

  28-01-2025 23:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD) said there is no exact figure but research suggests that there are between 250,000 and 300,000 sets of ashes that remain unclaimed
  
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• 'Mona Lisa' to move into new room inside Louvre, French President announces

  28-01-2025 23:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  French President Emmanuel Macron announced that the iconic painting will move into a new, dedicated room inside the Louvre museum in Paris
  
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• Keir Starmer under pressure as two North East Labour MPs back Waspi compensation scheme

  28-01-2025 23:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Women's State Pension age (Ombudsman report and compensation scheme) Bill would require ministers to publish measures to address the findings of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO) report
  
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• Government enters consultation with pharmacies in England over funding

  28-01-2025 23:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Experts have said that there is a "crisis" in community pharmacy funding as they expressed "relief" over the announcement
  
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• Northumberland Zoo to open on February 1 after being hit by Storm Éowyn

  28-01-2025 22:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The zoo had been due to open the weekend of January 25/26, but could not due to damage caused by Storm Éowyn
  
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• 'Idiot' with 'toy' handgun sparked Royal Grammar School shooting fears in Jesmond

  28-01-2025 22:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Alexander Adams, of Gosforth, who has a previous conviction for carrying an imitation firearm, left a witness terrified of his intentions
  
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• Expert shares maximum amount of time it's fair to leave a dog home alone

  28-01-2025 22:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Award-winning dog trainer and dog behaviourist, Rachel Rodgers at Napo Pet Insurance, said people need to be "realistic" as to whether they can cater to a dog's needs
  
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• BBC licence fee shake-up could see viewers forced to pay even if they only watch Netflix

  28-01-2025 22:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The move would be part of the Government's plans to change the way the public-service broadcaster is funded, Bloomberg reports
  
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• NHS invests £1.5million in North East to tackle winter respiratory illness surge

  28-01-2025 21:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The service has helped around 600 people a day in the region during the winter months
  
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• New DWP PIP shake-up could see payments stopped for mental health claimants

  28-01-2025 21:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Centre for Social Justice is calling for Personal Independence Payments for mental ill-health to be stopped and for those individuals to instead receive targeted support
  
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• Starbucks introduces panic buttons for staff as part of new customer strategy

  28-01-2025 21:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The coffee giant has introduced a number of ways to deal with certain customers, with the most recent one being the installation of a 'panic button' for its staff
  
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• Motorists warned over 'tyre trick' when buying a used car

  28-01-2025 21:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The average price of used cars has recently fallen, making it the ideal time for drivers to upgrade their motor. But with this in mind, a motoring expert has warned of two common scams in the market
  
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• DWP to get powers to take cash from bank accounts and seize computers and phones in raids

  28-01-2025 21:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has been given new powers under a benefit fraud crackdown. The government department will be able to check bank accounts of people who don't claim benefits
  
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• EuroMillions and Thunderball results LIVE: Updates on winning National Lottery numbers for Tuesday, January 28

  28-01-2025 20:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We will be bringing live breaking updates and results from the National Lottery's EuroMillions and Thunderball draw on Tuesday, January 28
  
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• New 'super-Earth' planet discovered by scientists that could support life

  28-01-2025 19:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The exciting discovery just 20 light-years away from Earth could play a 'pivotal role' in the search for life on other planets
  
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• One Trinity Gardens in Newcastle targeted in vandal attack as police investigation launched

  28-01-2025 19:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The incident happened in the early hours of this morning
  
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• Former Durham University director standing trial accused of sexually assaulting women

  28-01-2025 19:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Andrew Harston, 39, is standing trial at Teesside Crown Court facing sexual assault allegations - which he denies
  
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• The newlywed County Durham couple who had a wedding afterparty at Beamish Museum

  28-01-2025 19:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ricky Fenwick, 51, and Chloe Fenwick, 32, celebrated their wedding afterparty at Beamish museum
  
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• Will Benfield School be open tomorrow after police were called to Newcastle comprehensive on Tuesday

  28-01-2025 19:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The school was closed on Tuesday, January 28 due to a health and safety emergency
  
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• NORTH EAST NEWS: Woman died after chiropractor treatment for gym injury, inquest hears - Teesside Live

  28-01-2025 18:48 via news.google.com
  NORTH EAST NEWS: Woman died after chiropractor treatment for gym injury, inquest hears  Teesside Live
  
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• Film directors set up North East company to make blockbusters in region

  28-01-2025 18:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The maker of major movies including The Descent and Dog Soldiers has teamed up with a fellow filmmaker to launch the new production company
  
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• Vicky Pattison opens up on ‘painful struggle' in candid update on egg freezing journey

  28-01-2025 18:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Vicky Pattison recently opened up about the highs and lows of her egg freezing procedure, as she admitted feeling like she "wasn't allowed" to complain about the process.
  
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• World famous restaurant chain plans Newcastle opening in first for North East

  28-01-2025 18:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The restaurant where the rich and famous dine out has its eyes on a Tyneside opening - five years after Covid scuppered its original plans
  
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• Coroner’s concerns over death of Gateshead gym-goer following chiropractor treatment - Chronicle Live

  28-01-2025 18:00 via news.google.com
  Coroner’s concerns over death of Gateshead gym-goer following chiropractor treatment  Chronicle Live
  
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• Coroner’s concerns over death of Gateshead gym-goer following chiropractor treatment

  28-01-2025 18:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Joanna Kowalczyk discharged herself from hospital after the gym injury and sought alternative treatment from a chiropractor
  
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• UK population could grow by almost five million over next decade, figures suggest

  28-01-2025 17:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Office for National Statistics (ONS) projects the rise from 67.6 million in mid-2022 will be driven almost entirely by net migration, with the difference between the number of people arriving and leaving the country estimated to total 4.9 million over the 10-year period
  
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• Temporary accommodation 'possible factor' in 74 child deaths over five years

  28-01-2025 17:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A total of 74 children have died in recent years in England with temporary accommodation recorded as a possible contributory factor, new figures show
  
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• Prostate cancer now most common cancer in England- with 'dreadful' North-South divide

  28-01-2025 17:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Diagnoses of prostate cancer overtook breast cancer in 2022 and 2023, according to the charity Prostate Cancer UK.
  
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• Children rioted in summer 'for fun rather than due to online misinformation'

  28-01-2025 17:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dame Rachel de Souza's office spoke to around a fifth of the children charged over the trouble which broke out in the aftermath of the murders of three girls in Southport
  
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• Coca-Cola under investigation by UK Food Standards amid mass recall over one ingredient

  28-01-2025 17:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Amidst news of a Europe-wide recall on certain drinks, the UK Food Standards Agency has stepped in with concerns about a certain ingredient
  
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• Gym-goer died after chiropractor 'cracked her neck' as concerns raised - The Northern Echo

  28-01-2025 17:38 via news.google.com
  
  Gym-goer died after chiropractor 'cracked her neck' as concerns raised  The Northern Echo
  
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• Bird flu symptoms in humans and risk to public explained as case detected in UK

  28-01-2025 17:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Strict restrictions have been put in place across England and Scotland following a rise in cases of avian influenza - here's everything you need to know
  
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• Scam targeting EastEnders fans forces studio to release an official statement

  28-01-2025 17:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A statement from the BBC and EastEnders has highlighted the scam targeting fans of one of the most popular soaps on television
  
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• Sara Davies' new BBC show set to launch after filming in 'secret' Newcastle location

  28-01-2025 16:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dragon's Den star Sara Davies filmed her new show The Big Idea Works will soon launch on BBC One and iPlayer
  
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• Sara Davies' BBC show set to launch after filming in 'secret' Newcastle location

  28-01-2025 16:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dragon's Den star Sara Davies filmed her new show The Big Idea Works will soon launch on BBC One and iPlayer
  
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• Ashington man in court after armed police called to crossbow incident in Northumberland

  28-01-2025 16:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Paul Livesey, of Ashington, appeared at Mid and South East Northumberland Magistrates' Court
  
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• UK trade in ivory from hippos, narwhals, orcas and sperm whales banned

  28-01-2025 16:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Ivory Act, introduced to protect elephants, has been extended to ban the importing, exporting and dealing in items containing ivory from the four species
  
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• Government told to 'slow down' AI plans as it's already being used to create child sex abuse images

  28-01-2025 16:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The NSPCC has warned that generative AI is already being used to create sexual abuse images of children, and the Government should adopt specific safeguards into legislation to regulate AI
  
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• Average asking rent outside London 'falls for first time since pandemic began'

  28-01-2025 16:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Excluding London, the average advertised rent in Britain fell in the fourth quarter of 2024 compared with the previous quarter, according to Rightmove
  
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• Plans launched for new £600m historical theme park in the UK

  28-01-2025 16:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The attraction is set to include four period villages and 13 live shows in which visitors can “immerse themselves in British history”, and is expected to be open between April and October
  
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• Job losses to be made at Newcastle video games studio amid European shake-up

  28-01-2025 16:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A total of 185 redundancies are expected to be made, with 100 across the Tyneside studio and a West Midlands site
  
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• Sunderland cannabis farm was being looked after by Albanian man in the UK illegally

  28-01-2025 15:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Arben Meta admitted being concerned in the production of cannabis after police found 309 cannabis plants in Sunderland
  
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• Newcastle University's Vice-Chancellor under fire for India trip amid £30m cuts

  28-01-2025 14:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The University and College Union has criticised the trip to Goa amid cuts and the threat of industrial action
  
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• DWP urges anyone over 66 to do 'quick application' that could unlock £4,200

  28-01-2025 14:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  More than a third of people eligible for Pension Credit are missing out on weekly payments - here's how to find out if you qualify and how much you'll get
  
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• Northumberland's adult social care system rated as 'good' by Care Quality Commission

  28-01-2025 13:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Just three other local authorities have posted higher scores than Northumberland
  
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• Charity lights up Gateshead Millennium Bridge on World Lewy Body Day - NewcastleWorld

  28-01-2025 13:50 via news.google.com
  Charity lights up Gateshead Millennium Bridge on World Lewy Body Day  NewcastleWorld
  
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• Roads minister confirms upgrades for Moor Farm and Seaton Burn roundabouts remain under consideration

  28-01-2025 13:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  An assessment by National Highways found the proposals represented poor value for money
  
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• Sigourney Weaver play halted as Just Stop Oil Tynemouth protester disrupts West End show

  28-01-2025 13:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Tempest at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane was stopped after two climate change protesters entered the stage and one of them set of a confetti cannon, while Sigourney Weaver looked on
  
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• Hundreds of Gateshead Council flats found with faulty front door locks - Chronicle Live

  28-01-2025 13:28 via news.google.com
  Hundreds of Gateshead Council flats found with faulty front door locks  Chronicle Live
  
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• Hundreds of Gateshead Council flats found with faulty front door locks

  28-01-2025 13:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  700 front door locks are scheduled to be fixed by March, alongside revamped fire safety installations.
  
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