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• Body found wearing odd shoes in Northumberland forest 35 years ago remains unidentified

  02-02-2025 22:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A body was found in Wark Forest on February 2, 1990, and its identity remains unknown to this day
  
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• Dancing on Ice's Holly Willoughby halts ITV show as major results shake-up confirmed

  02-02-2025 22:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dancing on Ice presenter Holly Willoughby broke news of a big change on the ITV show before this week's result was announced
  
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• Vera's Brenda Blethyn caught up in 'medical emergency' with ITV viewer during filming

  02-02-2025 22:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Speaking about Vera, its lead actress Brenda Blethyn has recalled a medical emergency during filming on the ITV drama
  
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• ITV Vera's Brenda Blethyn caught up in 'medical emergency' with devoted fan during filming

  02-02-2025 22:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Speaking about Vera, its lead actress Brenda Blethyn has recalled a medical emergency during filming on the ITV drama
  
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• DWP appeal on 23 medical conditions that qualify you for £518 payment

  02-02-2025 21:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The DWP pays employment and support allowance (ESA) to around 1.7 million people in the UK. The benefit is designed to help with extra costs if you have a disability or health condition that affects your ability to work.
  
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• BBC Gavin and Stacey star in wheelchair after horror fall on holiday in Dubai

  02-02-2025 21:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Alison Steadman, who is known for playing Pam in the BBC sitcom Gavin and Stacey, was left in significant pain after the fall and has been left with a hairline fracture in her right leg and a broken hand
  
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• Veterans build replica Viking longboat in County Durham project aimed at boosting mental health

  02-02-2025 21:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Countless volunteers hours have gone into building a replica of Stormbird in Darlington
  
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• Dancing on Ice's Holly Willoughby confirms ITV shake-up that 'changes everything' as star axed

  02-02-2025 21:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dancing on Ice presenter Holly Willoughby broke news of a big change on the ITV show before this week's result was announced
  
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• Kenton car recovery mechanic caught drink-driving after going through 'no entry' sign

  02-02-2025 21:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Akim Okai didn't realise he in sight of a police officer when he seemingly didn't see the sign
  
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• Prolific Elswick thief steals designer sunglasses whilst on community order

  02-02-2025 21:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Terrance Black pretended to try on expensive glasses then made-off with a pair when nobody was looking
  
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• ITV Dancing on Ice LIVE: Result as Steve Redgrave out and Dan Edgar tops leaderboard

  02-02-2025 20:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The new series of Dancing on Ice continued on ITV on Sunday but without pro Vanessa Bauer who quit the show
  
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• Barclays issues message to all customers affected by outage who are 'left out of pocket

  02-02-2025 20:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Barclays Bank has vowed to compensate all customers who have lost money or been left out of pocket after an IT issue caused delays to payments over the weekend
  
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• Dancing on Ice's Sam Aston skates after 'horror' injury hours before ITV show

  02-02-2025 20:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dancing on Ice star and Coronation Street actor Sam Aston battled through pain to skate on the ITV show on Sunday night
  
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• Sunderland's Berghaus launches initiative to improve nature access for people with disabilities

  02-02-2025 20:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Berghaus has adapted kit for professional adventurers with disabilities and is now opening up its Adapts scheme to the general public
  
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• Sainsbury's offers £250 to customers with Nectar card

  02-02-2025 20:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sainsbury's is offering a one-off £250 discount to customers who hold a Nectar card and are looking to upgrade their homes - but they'll need to act fast to get it
  
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• Dancing on Ice's Holly Willoughby stops ITV show for 'unbelievably sad' reason

  02-02-2025 20:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dancing on Ice host Holly Willoughby briefly paused Sunday's live show on ITV to speak out on a recent tragedy
  
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• Tributes as police name four university students killed after car hits building

  02-02-2025 19:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The students have been named as Makyle Bayley, 22, Eva Darold-Tchikaya, 21, Anthony Hibbert, 24, and Daljang Wol, 22. They were all inside a car that collided with a building in Colchester
  
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• Dancing on Ice's Vanessa Bauer issues health update after quitting ITV show

  02-02-2025 19:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dancing on Ice pro Vanessa Bauer has quit the new series of the ITV skating as Chris Taylor is given a new partner
  
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• Farmer Tony Martin known for 1999 shooting of teenage intruder dies aged 80

  02-02-2025 19:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Tony Martin was initially found guilty of murdering Fred Barras, 16, who was killed after breaking into the farmer's home in Emneth Hungate, Norfolk, in 1999
  
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• ITV Dancing on Ice LIVE: Results as Dan Edgar gets series high and Vanessa Bauer quits

  02-02-2025 19:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The new series of Dancing on Ice continues on ITV on Sunday but without pro Vanessa Bauer who has quit the show
  
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• ITV Dancing on Ice LIVE: Results and scores as Vanessa Bauer quits skating show

  02-02-2025 19:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The new series of Dancing on Ice continues on ITV on Sunday but without pro Vanessa Bauer who has quit the show
  
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• Stab victims' families say restricting sale of knives is 'not enough' to end the violence

  02-02-2025 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  After the Government announced new plans to stop young people buying blades North East families have called on politicians to do more
  
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• Meet the former dairy farmer who is now a County Durham fire station watch manager

  02-02-2025 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jonner Robinson spent years as an on-call firefighter alongside various day jobs, and is now a watch manager at Bishop Auckland Fire Station
  
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• DWP considers significant increase in Carer's Allowance to align with national living wage

  02-02-2025 18:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) is reportedly considering a significant increase to one of its benefits, and it could be on the way imminently
  
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• ITV The 1% Club's animal question sparks furious row as viewers spot problem with answer

  02-02-2025 18:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 1% Club had viewers at home debating after Saturday's episode as the answer to an animal-related question was revealed, with some pointing out an issue
  
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• 30 photos of the magnificent Chinese New Year celebrations in Newcastle city centre

  02-02-2025 17:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle welcomed in the Year of the Snake with a parade, and traditional lion and dragon dances
  
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• DWP warns they will visit homes as thousands urged not to ignore key letter

  02-02-2025 17:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The DWP is in the final stages of moving over people on legacy benefits to Universal Credit, with the focus now on the most vulnerable claimants
  
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• The changing face of Ashington as huge regeneration project takes shape

  02-02-2025 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  More than £30m is being invested in the Northumberland town
  
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• Sunderland City Council approves new road and industrial developments at International Advanced Manufacturing Park

  02-02-2025 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sunderland City Council's Planning and Highways Committee approved the application for part of the International Advanced Manufacturing Park (IAMP) near Nissan
  
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• Pelaw drug addict fleeced vulnerable brain injury victim to fund his habit

  02-02-2025 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ian Bloy, of Pelaw, has been jailed for taking advantage of the victim by defrauding him
  
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• New driving licence rules could see young motorists face five big changes

  02-02-2025 16:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Transport Minister Lilian Greenwood said the Government is exploring a range of options to tackle the 'root causes' of accidents involving young drivers
  
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• Metro services resume after suspension between Tynemouth and North Shields

  02-02-2025 16:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The service suspension was in place due to a brake fault release on one of the older trains.
  
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• 'I experienced Newcastle's Chinese New Year where colour and culture united the city'

  02-02-2025 16:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Reporter Sophie Doughty joins crowds in Newcastle City Centre to enjoys the sights and sounds of the annual event
  
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• DWP slammed as it's warned plans to use AI could treat disabled people unfairly

  02-02-2025 15:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has been savaged in an inquiry that condemned its treatment of those with complex needs - and warned of a growing 'fear' among benefit claimants over the use of AI in the assessment process
  
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• Metro services suspended in both directions between Tynemouth and North Shields

  02-02-2025 15:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  ChronicleLive understands that the suspension is due to a brake release fault on one of the older trains
  
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• UK snow maps show millions set for February blizzard including the North East

  02-02-2025 14:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Snow will hit the UK on February 10 and last into the early hours of February 11, with the East Midlands and southern parts of Scotland set to be among the worst affected regions
  
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• Police appeal to find missing Gateshead teenager as concerns grow for his welfare

  02-02-2025 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Leon Luke was last seen in Stockton-on-Tees on Friday afternoon and was due to meet with family in the Felling area later that day
  
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• 'I won £10k every month for 30 years on National Lottery when I was 21 and it changed my life'

  02-02-2025 13:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  James Evans, 25, from Staffordshire, won the top prize on The National Lottery's Set For Life draw in December 2020 and has already been able to fulfil his dreams
  
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• British Airways plane makes emergency landing as 'toxic fumes' fill cabin

  02-02-2025 13:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The British Airways plane was packed with passengers when people suddenly fell ill thanks to toxic fumes - the jet was forced to make an emergency landing
  
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• Photos of Muhammad Ali proving a big hit on his 'surprise' visit to the North East

  02-02-2025 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  As a new play about boxing champion Muhammad Ali's visit to South Shields prepares to make its debut in Newcastle, we take a look back at photographs of that remarkable time in the summer of 1977
  
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• Gosforth thief who spent seven years staying out of trouble steals £1,200 coat

  02-02-2025 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ailsa Boothroyd, from Gosforth, brazenly went into Fenwick in Newcastle, put a designer jacket on and tried to walk out without paying
  
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• Exact date DWP benefit claimants will get more money as 2025 increases confirmed

  02-02-2025 12:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Benefits are rising by 1.7% this year - here's when claimants can expect to see more cash in their accounts
  
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• County Durham mum fights for 'justice' after son's death in Spain tourist hotspot

  02-02-2025 12:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Expat Brett Dryden was found dead in his flat in the resort of Mojacar on the Costa Almeria and his mum believes he was murdered
  
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• Safeguarding review carried out into murdered teen Scarlett Vickers' death

  02-02-2025 11:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Fourteen-year-old's dad, Simon Vickers, 50, was found guilty of murder after stabbing Scarlett in the kitchen of their home in Darlington, County Durham
  
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• Life after Vera: Where the cast is now including Netflix fame and tragic death

  02-02-2025 11:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Here's where the stars of the crime series are now
  
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• Two donkeys left unable to move in Northumberland field without shelter or water

  02-02-2025 11:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  One of the donkeys owned by David Donaghey had severely overgrown hooves, was underweight, lame, had laminitis and ulcers to the inside of its mouth, caused by teeth that were too sharp
  
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• Proposed Barnard Castle wine bar faces delay over noise concerns from neighbours

  02-02-2025 11:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The alcohol licence hearing for the Inglenook Wine Bar at The Bank, in Barnard Castle, County Durham, was adjourned after neighbours said it would disrupt their lives
  
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• Controversial plans to convert Sunderland newsagents into 'bedsits' refused

  02-02-2025 11:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sunderland City Council's planning department has blocked plans to transform the Chester News site at 129 Chester Road, near the Chesters pub, into a residential development
  
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• Banned Fenham driver snared after unwittingly parking in front of police car

  02-02-2025 11:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jan Pesta, from Fenham, Newcastle, was previously disqualified in March last year after being convicted of driving while over the alcohol limit
  
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• Jay Slater investigator to release bombshell documentary as 'enough time has passed'

  02-02-2025 10:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Mark Williams-Thomas, who was involved in the search for Jay Slater, has said he will release a documentary about the case 'as enough time has now passed' after the 19-year-old was found dead in Tenerife
  
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