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• Northumberland neighbour dispute ended in couple attacking man in his garden

  28-02-2025 22:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Kevin Court and Kelly Burton assaulted and injured the victim in Newbiggin-by-the-Sea
  
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• Gateshead flyover checks were 'almost weekly' - council leader - BBC.com

  28-02-2025 21:22 via news.google.com
  Gateshead flyover checks were 'almost weekly' - council leader  BBC.com
  
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• Jesmond pub redevelopment could be approved next week – two years after demolition blocked

  28-02-2025 21:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  New plans could see the Dun Cow, in Jesmond, converted into four apartments and townhouses built on its car park – but opponents fear that the scheme represents an overdevelopment of the site
  
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• Sunderland smoker ordered to pay over £500 after dropping cigarette in city centre

  28-02-2025 21:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Vicky Hodgson, of Hendon Road, was taken to court by Sunderland City Council after ignoring reminders to pay a previous £150 fine
  
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• Compensation chief reassures Infected Blood victims that pay-outs won't be 'computer says no'

  28-02-2025 21:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Speaking with ChronicleLive, David Foley said he was well aware of the "horrific" contaminated blood scandal - and his organisation's aim was to put those due compensation at the heart of things.
  
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• Gateshead Flyover inspection schedule confirmed after council leader’s ‘weekly’ checks claim - Chronicle Live

  28-02-2025 20:55 via news.google.com
  Gateshead Flyover inspection schedule confirmed after council leader’s ‘weekly’ checks claim  Chronicle Live
  
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• Gateshead Flyover inspection schedule confirmed after council leader’s ‘weekly’ checks claim

  28-02-2025 20:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Gateshead Flyover was closed suddenly in December due to structural concerns and it is expected to be demolished without ever reopening to traffic
  
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• EuroMillions and Thunderball results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for Friday, February 28

  28-02-2025 20:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We will be bringing live breaking updates and results from the National Lottery's EuroMillions and Thunderball draw on Friday, February 28
  
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• Benwell arson investigated as petrol bomb thrown at parked car - police release CCTV image

  28-02-2025 20:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  At 9.55pm on Thursday, February 27, Northumbria Police officers were alerted to a disturbance in the West End of Newcastle
  
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• Benwell arson investigated as petrol bomb thrown at parked car in Newcastle

  28-02-2025 20:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  At 9.55pm on Thursday, February 27, Northumbria Police officers were alerted to a disturbance in the West End of Newcastle
  
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• Forest Hall care home appeals for birthday cards to celebrate North Tyneside woman's 100th Birthday

  28-02-2025 20:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jean Davidson will celebrate her 100th birthday of March 5, and has already received over 70 cards from the public
  
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• Victim of Northumberland predatory postman still waiting for direct apology from Royal Mail

  28-02-2025 19:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Michael Stewart was sentenced to six-and-a-half years in prison after being found guilty of eight counts of sexual assault, three counts of exposure, and one count of harassment with fear of violence
  
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• Full list of Newcastle streets impacted by West End commuter parking crackdown

  28-02-2025 19:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  15 streets in the Arthur's Hill area are set to require resident-only parking permits, to stop people from leaving their cars
  
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• North East councils pay out over £330,000 in pothole compensation since 2022, say campaigners

  28-02-2025 19:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  North East councils since 2022 have shed six-figures to cover pothole compensation for damage to cars.
  
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• North Shields woman reunited with puppy missing for days after huge search

  28-02-2025 19:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Myra Jackson and puppy Kira had an emotional reunion on Thursday evening when the golden retriever puppy was found in a Whitley Bay back garden.
  
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• Police CCTV review after County Durham Aycliffe hit and run report finds woman suffered medical episode

  28-02-2025 18:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Durham Constabulary officers were called to Stephenson Way at 8.25pm on Thursday, February 27
  
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• Inquest into death of Archie York in Benwell explosion opened by coroner

  28-02-2025 18:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Archie York died in the blast, along with Jason Laws, in the early hours of October 16
  
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• Drivers warned of 207 number plates set to be banned from this March - full list

  28-02-2025 17:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The DVLA has released its annual list of registration plates it deems unacceptable to be displayed on brand new cars in two months' time when the new '25' plate arrives
  
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• A697 collision near Linden Hall in Northumberland leads to one person being taken to hospital

  28-02-2025 17:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  At around 11.20am on Friday, Northumbria Police officers attended a collision involving three cars and a lorry
  
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• Angela Rayner promises better deal for North and end to 'begging bowl culture'

  28-02-2025 17:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Deputy Prime Minister was speaking at the Convention for the North event in Preston
  
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• Exact time to mow your lawn this March and how long you should leave the grass

  28-02-2025 17:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  As the UK prepares for the arrival of spring, many are keen to make the most of the longer days by giving their outdoor spaces a much-needed makeover. Here's the exact time to mow your lawn
  
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• North East mayor Kim McGuinness calls on Government for powers to raise more funds

  28-02-2025 17:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ms McGuinness and other Northern mayors have been speaking at the Convention of the North event in Preston
  
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• WhatsApp down worldwide as thousands unable to send messages

  28-02-2025 17:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Used by nearly 3 billion users worldwide, the messaging service is facing a massive outage
  
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• Wallsend world championship biker Billy Bolt hopes to claim fifth title at Newcastle Arena

  28-02-2025 17:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Wallsend lad Billy is taking part in the SuperEnduro World Championship at the Utilita Arena on Saturday
  
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• North East March weather forecast as first weekend of spring arrives

  28-02-2025 17:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Met Office said March will arrive 'more like a lamb than a lion' with bright and mild conditions across the UK as meteorological spring begins
  
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• The Gateshead spud hut that's a TikTok sensation and has people flocking from miles around - Chronicle Live

  28-02-2025 17:03 via news.google.com
  The Gateshead spud hut that's a TikTok sensation and has people flocking from miles around  Chronicle Live
  
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• Suspected Tyneside benefit fraudsters arrested in identity fraud investigation raids

  28-02-2025 16:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police raided properties in South Shields and Hebburn - resulting in three suspects being arrested
  
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• Latest Northumberland Line station opening date announced for 21-minute journeys to Newcastle

  28-02-2025 16:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumberland County Council has confirmed the date that the third station, Newsham, will open
  
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• Gene Hackman death mystery takes new twist as police make 'worrying' discovery

  28-02-2025 16:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gene Hackman's death is being treated as suspicious by police, who have conducted a thorough search of his Santa Fe, New Mexico home which he shared with wife Betsy Arakawa
  
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• Skype to be permanently axed as Microsoft gives users urgent message

  28-02-2025 16:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Microsoft has announced that it will be retiring Skype in a couple of months as it looks to "streamline" its communication offerings and has told users to log into Microsoft Teams
  
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• What time are the Brit Awards? ITV to air live coverage of London O2 Arena event

  28-02-2025 16:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Brit Awards 2025 are taking place at London's famous O2 Arena on Saturday, March 1 and will be on TV
  
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• Pension Credit eligibility checklist as DWP sees 133% spike in rejected applications

  28-02-2025 15:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Figures showed an increase of 64% in people being awarded the benefit, but almost half of claims were rejected - here's everything you need to know about who qualifies
  
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• Gateshead chairman calls for backing ahead of AFC Fylde test - Sunderland Echo

  28-02-2025 15:47 via news.google.com
  Gateshead chairman calls for backing ahead of AFC Fylde test  Sunderland Echo
  
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• Police issue 'call us' plea to missing sex offender after prison recall

  28-02-2025 15:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 52-year-old who it known to present as either a man or woman and has links to the north east
  
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• Hairy Biker Si King pays tribute to 'incredible friend' Dave Myers one year since his death

  28-02-2025 15:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Si said it still feels 'very odd' being in rehearsals without his friend and that he still misses him 'every day' in the moving tribute
  
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• Dangerous motorcyclist who killed friend while fleeing police at 100mph in County Durham jailed

  28-02-2025 14:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Lee Stevenson died after the motorbike he was a pillion passenger on crashed in Peterlee
  
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• Full list of March 2025 driving rule changes as new laws come into effect

  28-02-2025 14:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A new wave of driving rules and laws come into effect this month, so make sure you stay up-to-date and avoid trouble on the roads
  
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• Gene Hackman 911 call revealed as police update on 'suspicious' details of deaths

  28-02-2025 14:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa were found dead at their home in New Mexico on Wednesday, with preliminary findings from a medical investigation now revealed
  
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• Police give update on search of North Shields home following disappearance of Robert Scott Clive

  28-02-2025 14:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police have been searching a house on Coronation Street, North Shields
  
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• Man taken to hospital after suffering fall in woodland near County Durham bridge

  28-02-2025 13:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Rescuers were called to an area near Ebchester Bridge to find and rescue a man after being contacted by paramedics
  
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• DWP state pensioners born before 1959 given £907 warning with five week April deadline

  28-02-2025 13:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The deadline for pensioners to claim backdated National Insurance contributions is in April - here's what you need to do
  
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• 18th century Northumberland barracks to become cultural hub with National Lottery funding

  28-02-2025 13:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  English Heritage's Living Barracks project in Berwick has received a grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund
  
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• Millions of UK drivers face car being taken off road due to avoidable MOT rule

  28-02-2025 13:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  New research suggests that avoidable MOT failures led to up to £14.9 million being lost in the last financial year, with just under 2.6 million failed tests that could have been prevented with simple checks
  
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• Unlicensed County Durham scrap-man fined £3,000 after being convicted

  28-02-2025 13:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Owen James Dobson of East Rainton was convicted of operating as a scrap metal collector without a licence
  
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• Sunderland woman who groomed boy and forced him to carry out sex acts jailed

  28-02-2025 12:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Caitlin Hutchinson initially denied the offences and told officers the boy forced himself on her
  
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• PLAYER OF THE MONTH | Make your choice for February now! - Gateshead FC

  28-02-2025 12:22 via news.google.com
  PLAYER OF THE MONTH | Make your choice for February now!  Gateshead FC
  
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• Gene Hackman death 'suspicious' as bodies 'mummified' and dog found in bizarre location

  28-02-2025 12:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The death of the 95-year-old Oscar winner Gene Hackman, his wife Betsy Arakawa and one of his dogs has been called 'suspicious' by police.
  
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• Savers warned of crucial tax rules that could impact your ISA accounts - what you need to know

  28-02-2025 12:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Here is a round-up of the different types of ISA accounts you can have and the associated tax and savings rules
  
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• UK's 'worst' airline slammed as 'dreadful' by passengers - and it's not Ryanair

  28-02-2025 11:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A woman from Belfast has slammed British Airways as "dreadful" after the airline was named the joint worst in the UK alongside Air Canada in an annual Which? survey
  
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• Teenager remains in hospital in serious condition after Northumberland Coastal Route crash

  28-02-2025 11:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  An 18-year-old woman remains in a serious condition in hospital three days after the crash
  
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