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• ITV Grantchester viewers left gobsmacked as vicar engages in saucy scene

  12-02-2025 23:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Grantchester viewers were left stunned as they saw vicar Alphy Kotteram engage in a sex scene midway through the ITV show as they believed he was meant to be abstaining
  
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• Gateshead pervert caught after boasting about his sex abuse of child to undercover officer - Chronicle Live

  12-02-2025 21:50 via news.google.com
  Gateshead pervert caught after boasting about his sex abuse of child to undercover officer  Chronicle Live
  
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• Gateshead pervert caught after boasting about his sex abuse of child to undercover officer

  12-02-2025 21:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ian Campbell, formerly of Gateshead, thought he was talking to a fellow paedophile when he said he wished he'd raped the girl but it was an undercover police officer
  
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• Northumberland coastal village used as Vera filming destination sees 'record number of objections' to holiday let plan

  12-02-2025 20:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Craster Parish Council said this is a "further deterioration to previous plans", and have received a total of 120 objections
  
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• Lotto results LIVE: Winning National Lottery and Thunderball numbers for Wednesday, February 12

  12-02-2025 20:30 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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• 'How long will we wait?' - Blood scandal victims call for Government and compensation body to 'get their act together'

  12-02-2025 20:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Those infected and affected by the contaminated blood scandal says more needs to be done to speed up compensation
  
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• British Transport Police investigate MetroCentre railway station assaults as image is released

  12-02-2025 19:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The BTP was alerted to the incidents which took place at around 3.30pm on January 22
  
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• Newcastle counter terrorism Prevent funding pulled by Home Office

  12-02-2025 19:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle will stop receiving extra funding from the counter terrorism programme Prevent, sparking concerns about a 'de-escalating' of work to stop people becoming radicalised
  
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• 'I'm a driving instructor – people often misunderstand common parking sign'

  12-02-2025 19:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A driving instructor has taken to social media to share a video about a common parking sign that people seem to be getting "wrong", and it appears some are still confused
  
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• Gateshead park murder accused allegedly said he'd 'brayed some lad', witness tells jury - Chronicle Live

  12-02-2025 18:54 via news.google.com
  Gateshead park murder accused allegedly said he'd 'brayed some lad', witness tells jury  Chronicle Live
  
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• Gateshead park murder accused allegedly said he'd 'brayed some lad', witness tells jury

  12-02-2025 18:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Craig Curry and Anthony O'Donnell deny murdering Neil Selkirk in a park in Gateshead and are standing trial at Newcastle Crown Court
  
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• Man arrested in North Shields after climbing onto roof of Meadow Well building

  12-02-2025 18:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police officers were called to address on Avon Avenue at 3pm on Wednesday after a disturbance was reported
  
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• Newcastle dad who dealt cocaine from home where he lived with four kids is jailed

  12-02-2025 17:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Cocaine was found behind a fake electrical socket in Aaron Evans' Scotswood home in April 2022
  
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• Peter Kay tribute act Simon Mark dies ahead of North East gigs as fans left devastated

  12-02-2025 17:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The UK's leading tribute act to Peter Kay, Simon Mark, has died with a statement confirming the news on his Facebook page
  
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• Image released following staff assaults – Gateshead - British Transport Police

  12-02-2025 17:29 via news.google.com
  Image released following staff assaults – Gateshead  British Transport Police
  
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• Luke Littler drops retirement bombshell casting doubt on Phil Taylor record chase

  12-02-2025 17:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Luke Littler has been tipped to break Phil Taylor's world championship record after becoming the youngest ever winner of the tournament at the age of 17
  
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• UK driving rule change could see motorists in court over cyclist 'presumed liability'

  12-02-2025 17:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The UK is one of only five countries in Europe that has not adopted the presumed liability system, which puts the onus on drivers to prove they are not at fault in the event of a collision
  
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• Government aims to "bolster" higher education finances amid Newcastle University staff strike vote

  12-02-2025 17:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  As union members gear up for Industrial action amid millions in jobs and hundred of potential job losses at Newcastle University, the government has said it has already made "tough" but necessary choices to help high education
  
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• Ashington assault investigated after victim left with broken leg

  12-02-2025 17:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The incident took place just after 11pm on Saturday, November 23, at John Street, in the Northumberland town
  
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• Drivers issued urgent warning over 'crisis' affecting millions of motorists

  12-02-2025 17:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Car insurance expert Tom Banks has been warning drivers to take extra precautions as new data has revealed a spike in catalytic converter thefts across the UK
  
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• Plans for new Gateshead children's home up before council amid 30 objections - Chronicle Live

  12-02-2025 17:01 via news.google.com
  Plans for new Gateshead children's home up before council amid 30 objections  Chronicle Live
  
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• Plans for new Gateshead children's home up before council amid 30 objections

  12-02-2025 17:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gateshead Council's planning committee is set to decide on an application for a new children's home in Eighton Banks
  
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• BBC TV licence rule means thousands will avoid £174 fee in April

  12-02-2025 16:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The TV licence covers all live TV channels, so is needed by anyone watching television as it is being broadcast. But there is an exception to the rule, for those on Pension Credit
  
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• New Kynren theme park to open in 2026 to turn County Durham into 'great UK visitor destination'

  12-02-2025 16:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Kynren - The Storied Lands, is set to open in Bishop Auckland in summer 2026, subject to final planning permission
  
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• Benwell explosion 'misinformation' led to Newcastle City Council staff being verbally abused

  12-02-2025 16:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A Newcastle City Council boss has slammed the 'bang out of order' abuse faced by housing staff in the aftermath of the tragic Violet Close explosion last October
  
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• DWP state pensioner can reduce BBC TV Licence to £0 in just 16 minutes

  12-02-2025 16:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The TV Licence fee is set to increase by £5 from April, but some people may be eligible for a free TV Licence, which the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) says takes an average of 16 minutes to apply
  
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• Sir Keir Starmer challenged to back Tyne Bridge restoration and Leamside Line reopening

  12-02-2025 16:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  North East MPs Chi Onwurah and Sharon Hodgson have urged the Prime Minister to back two of the region's top priorities and reverse 'chronic underfunding'
  
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• Newcastle city centre tower block near St James' Park set to be demolished

  12-02-2025 16:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The tower section of Percy House is earmarked for demolition under plans sent to Newcastle City Council, having been deemed not up to modern city centre standards
  
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• Guide Dogs to host Valentine's event at Eldon Square to 'share the love' in Newcastle

  12-02-2025 16:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The charity will be based in the Community Quarter area, giving people the chance to meet staff and volunteers, as well as the adorable puppies themselves
  
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• Durham council vows to open Milburngate scheme after years of delays

  12-02-2025 16:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The ouncil's cabinet agreed to proceed with negotiations to acquire the Milburnagte development after years of problems and delays
  
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• Handyman wins Set For Life Lotto jackpot thanks to 'lucky parking spot'

  12-02-2025 15:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Adrian Brennan, 69, from the Welsh Valleys, only bought a ticket because he saw a rare parking space right outside his local shop, prompting him to stop and quickly pick one up
  
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• Former Geordie Shore star Scotty T caught driving while three times cocaine limit

  12-02-2025 15:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Celebrity Big Brother winner, real name Scott Timlin, has been banned from the roads for drug-driving after he was pulled over in his Land Rover Discovery in Kenton
  
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• Gateshead Council launches consultation on Saltwell Park Covid memorial - Chronicle Live

  12-02-2025 14:41 via news.google.com
  Gateshead Council launches consultation on Saltwell Park Covid memorial  Chronicle Live
  
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• Gateshead Council launches consultation on Saltwell Park Covid memorial

  12-02-2025 14:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gateshead Council is inviting public views on plans for a Covid-19 memorial in a public park
  
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• Durham police dog looking for new home after a difficult start in life

  12-02-2025 14:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Taz the Belgian Malinois was found abandoned as a young pup before trying out as a police dog with Durham Constabulary
  
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• Exact date weather maps show 'very rare event' to hit UK as Met Office warn of cold snap

  12-02-2025 14:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Snowfall is set to batter the UK in the coming days with parts of the country set to be hit by freezing rain at the start of next week, with Cheshire and North Wales at risk
  
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• Gateshead Union Electric Steel announces potential closure - BBC.com

  12-02-2025 14:11 via news.google.com
  Gateshead Union Electric Steel announces potential closure  BBC.com
  
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• Gateshead Union Electric Steel announces potential closure - BBC

  12-02-2025 14:11 via news.google.com
  Gateshead Union Electric Steel announces potential closure  BBC
  
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• Beat household mould for good with this simple German method

  12-02-2025 13:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  After a very wet and cold winter, cases of household mould have exploded across the UK, but there are some expert tips to keep it away.
  
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• Three held after brawl at St James' Stack as Newcastle United played Arsenal in Carabao Cup clash

  12-02-2025 13:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The suspects were held on suspicion of violent disorder after a fight was reported at the Newcastle city centre venue, just before full time
  
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• Three held after alleged brawl at St James' Stack as Newcastle United played Arsenal in Carabao Cup clash

  12-02-2025 13:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The suspects were held on suspicion of violent disorder after a fight was reported at the Newcastle city centre venue, just before full time
  
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• Infected blood compensation for family members moves closer as minister bids to 'reassure' campaigners

  12-02-2025 13:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Infected Blood compensation for family members moves closer
  
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• Airbnb issues £2,000 scams warning as fraudsters target UK holidaymakers

  12-02-2025 13:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A study has shown that scams related to booking holidays are among the most common types of fraud in the UK
  
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• CCTV shows sighting of missing man in Newcastle city centre on Friday

  12-02-2025 13:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Zakaria Chowdhury was last seen on Friday, February 7, in Newcastle city centre
  
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• The Vivienne's cause of death 'unnatural' as inquest hears of bathroom tragedy

  12-02-2025 13:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  An inquest into the death of RuPaul's Drag Race UK star The Vivienne, whose real name was James Lee Williams, has been opened and adjourned after they were found dead at their home
  
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• UK tourist stuck abroad after having passport confiscated over £1.27 parking ticket

  12-02-2025 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ahmed Hadi, 47, says he has been stuck in Malaysia since December after he tried to pay the parking fee when he left, which cost seven Malaysian ringgits, but the machine wouldn't accept either of his cards
  
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• Newcastle fans issued urgent cup final ticket warning after Oasis scams

  12-02-2025 12:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United fans are being warned of cup final ticket scams ahead of the Carabao Cup final against Liverpool as Oasis fans have reportedly lost hundreds of pounds.
  
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• Robson and Jerome now: From chart-topping hits to addiction and religious sect

  12-02-2025 12:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Life for chart toppers Robson Green and Jerome Flynn hasn't always been easy
  
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• Two men killed in serious collision on major North East road

  12-02-2025 11:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The A66, near to the Long Newton interchange was closed overnight following the collision involving a black Nissan Qashqai and a red Vauxhall Astra
  
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• Older drivers face 'mandatory' test as calls for rule change grow

  12-02-2025 11:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Association of Optometrists says regular vision checks should be a mandatory part of licence application and renewal
  
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