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• Neighbours tell of life on North Shields street at centre of missing Robert Scott Clive probe

  24-02-2025 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police investigating the disappearance of Robert Scott Clive almost 23 years ago have been searching a home on Coronation Street for the past seven days
  
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• Lauren Laverne felt return to 6 Music ‘might never come’ after cancer diagnosis

  24-02-2025 21:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Sunderland presenter took a break from hosting her breakfast programme after being diagnosed with cancer.
  
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• Foreign Office issues urgent warning for anyone travelling to Greece

  24-02-2025 20:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Travellers have been warned there to expect flight cancellations and delays for national and international flights to and from all airports
  
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• Assurances refugees in Northumberland met social housing criteria after 122 given priority

  24-02-2025 19:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  One councillor raised concerns over the fairness of the system
  
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• Hexham MP vows to lobby Government for Prudhoe High School support

  24-02-2025 19:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The school could be closed for up to nine months
  
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• Newcastle University deadline for academic severance over as industrial action looms

  24-02-2025 19:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  As the first day of industrial action looms for the university, an extended offer for severance packages has drawn to a close, after the desired target was not reached.
  
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• Newcastle City Council inquiry delayed until end of bullying complaint investigation into ex-leader

  24-02-2025 19:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle City Council will wait for findings of an investigation into a bullying complaint against Nick Kemp before launching a separate inquiry into the civic centre's wider governance
  
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• 'Dangerous' crossroads on Northumberland Coast will be converted into roundabout

  24-02-2025 18:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Pressure on the road has increased due to rising levels of tourism in the county
  
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• Government 'willing' to talk to councils over Redheugh Bridge crumbling concrete repairs

  24-02-2025 18:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Just days after the closure of the Gateshead Flyover in December, it emerged that engineers also had concerns about crumbling concrete on the Redheugh Bridge
  
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• Fears Blyth Relief Road won't receive Government funding

  24-02-2025 18:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The council requires Government cash to complete the much-needed project
  
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• Wallsend murder trial eyewitness saw man kneeling over alleged victim in back yard

  24-02-2025 17:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  George Ness, of North Shields, is standing trial accused of murdering John Smyth in Wallsend, which he denies
  
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• Vaping 'more dangerous than smoking' as study reveals long term side effects

  24-02-2025 17:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Vaping can be more dangerous than smoking, putting long-term users at risk of heart disease, organ failure and dementia, says author of the first ever study into the long-term effects of vaping
  
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• Gold toilet worth £2.8m stolen from former home of Winston Churchill in 'audacious raid', court told

  24-02-2025 17:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The fully functioning toilet, entitled America, created by Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan, had been installed as an artwork at the Oxfordshire country house where Sir Winston Churchill was born
  
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• She was 'the sweetest, kindest, most generous little girl' - Parents of three-year-old girl killed in crash pay tribute to their daughter

  24-02-2025 17:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Louisa (Lulu) Palmisano, from Burnley, died after a collision between a van and a tram
  
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• Birthday tragedy as speeding Northumberland driver killed dad and left daughter in care home

  24-02-2025 16:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Owen Rutherford, of Northumberland, raced over a blind summit doing at least 85mph and smashed into a family car as they headed to Kielder Forest
  
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• National Stottie Week launches with samples of new beer in Newcastle's Grainger Market

  24-02-2025 16:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Stottie Beer was launched by Big River Bakery mascot Scotty the Stottie, with lots of drinkers eager to sample the new ale
  
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• North Tyneside Council seeks views on campaign to tackle alcohol reduction in the over 50s

  24-02-2025 16:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  North Tyneside Council seeks to launch a campaign to help reduce alcohol consumption among the ver 50's amid several reports highlighting alcohol concerns.
  
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• DWP State Pension claimants have just weeks left to boost payments before 'window will slam shut'

  24-02-2025 16:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  By taking action now, it may make a significant difference to the amount of State Pension you receive from the Government
  
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• Tyne and Wear Fire Service says no frontline cuts this year as council tax hike approved

  24-02-2025 16:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Tyne and Wear's chief fire officer told councillors on Monday that he was not expecting to make any service reductions in the coming year, despite major budget pressures
  
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• Big winners at the SAG Awards and what does it mean for the Oscars 2025

  24-02-2025 14:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The SAG Awards are accolades given by the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA)
  
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• Virgin Media O2 outage leaves thousands of customers unable to get online

  24-02-2025 14:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The telecoms giant has confirmed some customers have been affected by an unnamed issue
  
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• Sunderland wanted man evading arrest as police appeal for public help in search

  24-02-2025 14:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Robert Bradford, 35, is wanted on breach of bail conditions and failure to appear at court
  
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• Pre-inquest review to be held as coroner investigates County Durham man's death while waiting for ambulance

  24-02-2025 14:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Andrew Edward Watson died on October 10, 2019 after waiting more than an hour for an ambulance
  
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• Vick Hope signed up for 'surprising' BBC hosting job alongside Matt Baker

  24-02-2025 14:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle born TV and radio star Vick Hope has landed a huge primetime presenting gig with the BBC alongside Matt Baker
  
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• Just Eat takeaway delivery service will be bought for over €4 billion by a huge investment group

  24-02-2025 14:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The biggest meal delivery service in Europe is about to see a fresh wave of investment, with Just Eat benefiting from new technology as well as the extra cash
  
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• Callum Tripp: MK Dons recall Callum Tripp from Gateshead loan - BBC.com

  24-02-2025 14:03 via news.google.com
  Callum Tripp: MK Dons recall Callum Tripp from Gateshead loan  BBC.com
  
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• Ex-Labour MP Mike Amesbury jailed for 10 weeks for punching man in street

  24-02-2025 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Mike Amesbury, who has been sitting as an independent since he was suspended by the Labour Party following his arrest in October last year, appeared at Chester Magistrates' Court on Monday
  
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• Vera's Brenda Blethyn hints at return to spotlight months after 'tearful' ITV exit

  24-02-2025 13:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Vera star Brenda Blethyn has hinted she may be involved in a project later on this year after quitting her famous ITV role
  
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• Durham Chinese takeaway with fly infestation and unhygienic conditions fined over food safety breaches

  24-02-2025 13:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Chunyan Chen, 33, the owner of Hello 7 in Framwellgate Moor, pleaded guilty to six breaches of food safety regulations
  
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• Man dies after early morning crash in Northumberland as police appeal for witnesses

  24-02-2025 13:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Emergency services were called to Ashington in the early hours of the morning.
  
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• North East railway named 'oldest in the world' staging year of celebrations for 300th anniversary

  24-02-2025 13:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Tanfield Railway dates back to 1725 and a programme of special events are planned for its third centenary
  
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• 21 Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland branches shutting in March including North East sites

  24-02-2025 13:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Banks are closing a number of branches next month, including a site in Northumberland and another one in North Tyneside
  
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• Callum Tripp re-called by MK Dons - Gateshead FC

  24-02-2025 13:00 via news.google.com
  Callum Tripp re-called by MK Dons  Gateshead FC
  
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• Drivers warned of simple dash cam mistake that could cost you £1,000 and points on your licence

  24-02-2025 12:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  There are a number of things to bear in mind when using a dash cam or you could end up with a fine or penalty points
  
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• Apple AirPods Pro 2 can now be used as hearing aids with iPhone in the UK after update

  24-02-2025 12:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The feature is available to use in the UK after a software update enabled the tool on the AirPods Pro 2, the latest version of the tech giant's popular earphones
  
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• Sunderland city centre bar linked with serious violence and weapons hit with closure order

  24-02-2025 12:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police officers took action after Cleo's Bar was also found to be associated with anti-social behaviour and disorder
  
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• Ex-Newcastle University student hopes discount card will have 'big impact' on independent businesses

  24-02-2025 11:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Oscar Slacke has launched the GoLocal card in the hopes of getting more students to support their local communities
  
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• Robert Scott Clive murder suspects latest as probe into mystery disappearance continues

  24-02-2025 11:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Two men and a woman are the latest people to be questioned by Northumbria Police detectives investigating what happened to 30-year-old who vanished in North Shields almost 23 years ago
  
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• Robert Scott Clive murder suspects bailed as probe into mystery disappearance continues

  24-02-2025 11:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Two men and a woman are the latest people to be questioned by Northumbria Police detectives investigating what happened to 30-year-old who vanished in North Shields almost 23 years ago
  
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• WASPI threatens DWP with legal action as campaigners slam compensation 'outrage'

  24-02-2025 10:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The campaign has warned it will take the Government to court in its continued bid for women to be compensated over changes to their State Pension
  
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• DWP to make final payments of benefit in coming weeks before it's scrapped as warning issued

  24-02-2025 09:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  People on old-style benefits are being transferred to Universal Credit but it's not automatic and claimants must take action to avoid missing out on payments
  
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• Pope Francis health update issued as Vatican gives latest on critical condition

  24-02-2025 09:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Pope was reported to be in the early stages of kidney failure at the weekend as he remains in hospital with pneumonia and a lung infection
  
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• County Durham farm aimed at creating 60+ jobs for autistic people bags Government grant

  24-02-2025 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has granted £300,000 towards the £4.4m scheme
  
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• The countryside cottage for sale in highly sought after Shincliffe Village close to Durham city

  24-02-2025 05:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Shincliffe Mill Cottage, in Shincliffe Village, is a unique property which is located in attractive countryside but extremely close to Durham
  
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• Walker thief with 126 offences on his record filled shopping bags with meat in Aldi and fled through fire escape

  24-02-2025 03:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Terrence Merrin was one of three crooks who stole the goods from Aldi
  
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• Hapless Walker thief used fire exit to make his escape after shoplifting meat

  24-02-2025 03:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Terrence Merrin was one of three crooks who stole the goods from Aldi
  
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• Author's new book suggests Northumberland walkers should 'take compulsory test'

  24-02-2025 03:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Andrew Bibby's tongue in cheek claim comes from a curiosity that walkers don't take more of an interest in farming landscapes in the countryside
  
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• Truck driver grabbed another man's hand and placed it on female stranger's bum

  24-02-2025 02:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Justin Evans sexually assaulted the woman while drinking in a Newcastle bar
  
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• Over 50 North East schools confirmed for landmark free breakfast clubs

  24-02-2025 02:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  56 schools in the North East have been confirmed to be getting free breakfast clubs
  
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• Full list as over 50 North East schools confirmed for landmark free breakfast clubs

  24-02-2025 02:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  56 schools in the North East have been confirmed to be getting free breakfast clubs
  
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