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• Dangerous driving charge after quadbike collision in County Durham leaves teen seriously injured

  06-03-2025 23:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Two men, aged 20 and 26 were arrested in connection with the incident on Redworth Road
  
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• Newcastle man bought cocaine for plain clothes police who told him they wanted drugs

  06-03-2025 22:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A judge said the offence by Robert Brown, of Elswick, may not have happened had the Northumbria Police officers not told him they wanted to buy drugs
  
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• Newcastle murder investigation launched as man dies following suspected attack at Heaton home

  06-03-2025 22:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police were called to the property around 4.50pm yesterday following a report of concern for a man at an address on Bolingbroke Street
  
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• Murder investigation launched as man dies following suspected attack at Newcastle home

  06-03-2025 22:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police were called to the property around 4.50pm yesterday following a report of concern for a man at an address on Bolingbroke Street
  
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• Children celebrate World Book Day in style at schools across the North East

  06-03-2025 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Children from across the region took part in World Book Day on Thursday, March 6
  
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• Bank set to swap Durham headquarters for new base at historic Newcastle city centre site

  06-03-2025 21:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  New plans reveal that Atom Bank, currently based at Durham's Aykley Heads, is poised to move into the renovated Pattern Shop in Newcastle's Stephenson Quarter
  
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• Domestic abuser left partner with eating disorder after campaign of violence and controlling behaviour

  06-03-2025 21:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Domestic abuser, Curtis Hughes, 24, was jailed for 54 months at Durham Crown Court
  
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• What we know so far as police cordon off Newcastle street and launch investigation

  06-03-2025 20:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A police cordon and forensic tent remains in place in a residential street in Newcastle
  
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• One person taken to hospital after two-vehicle collision in East Boldon

  06-03-2025 20:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The incident happened shortly before 4:20pm this afternoon
  
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• One person taken to hospital after collision between car and motorbike in East Boldon

  06-03-2025 20:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The incident happened shortly before 4:20pm this afternoon
  
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• Warning issued over popular US sweets containing dangerous ingredients as £1,000 worth seized

  06-03-2025 20:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  American sweets have grown in popularity over recent years due to their promotion on social media, but a North East council is urging people to check the products label
  
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• Set For Life results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for Thursday, March 6

  06-03-2025 20:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We will be bringing live breaking updates and results from the National Lottery's Set For Life draw on Thursday, March 6
  
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• 'Horrendous' condition of rat-infested Newcastle butchers fined for food hygiene breaches

  06-03-2025 19:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Fresh Meat Newcastle Ltd on Westgate Road, Newcastle, was fined thousands of pounds for serious food hygiene breaches
  
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• Second home targeted in suspected arson attack in County Durham as police launch investigation

  06-03-2025 18:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Officers at Durham Constabulary believe the incident is connected to a similar arson in the Beechfield area of Newton Aycliffe on Monday
  
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• Numerous schools in England put in lockdown over threatening emails similar to Gateshead

  06-03-2025 18:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Schools in Gateshead, Birmingham and Halifax have been put into lockdown in the last 24 hours
  
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• 'Animal lover' fined after leaving two donkeys to suffer in Northumberland field

  06-03-2025 18:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Both the donkeys, owned by David Donaghey, were underweight, had severely overgrown hooves and ulcers in their mouths from teeth that were two sharp, while one was also lame and had thrush in its feet
  
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• Police issue update after Gateshead schools placed into lockdown due to threatening email - Chronicle Live

  06-03-2025 18:24 via news.google.com
  Police issue update after Gateshead schools placed into lockdown due to threatening email  Chronicle Live
  
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• Police issue update after Gateshead schools placed into lockdown due to threatening email

  06-03-2025 18:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police say they are 'committed to taking' action against anyone who sends malicious communications
  
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• Gateshead recognised for FA Trophy win at North East Football Writers’ Association dinner - Gateshead FC

  06-03-2025 17:21 via news.google.com
  Gateshead recognised for FA Trophy win at North East Football Writers’ Association dinner  Gateshead FC
  
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• Police uncover £75,000 cannabis farm and seize samurai swords in operation in Ashington and Blyth

  06-03-2025 17:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police officers were responding to concerns of anti-social behaviour, serious violence and drug-related offences in Northumberland
  
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• UPDATE on malicious communication to Gateshead schools - Gateshead Council

  06-03-2025 16:51 via news.google.com
  UPDATE on malicious communication to Gateshead schools  Gateshead Council
  
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• 'She was a force of nature' - Family's heartbreaking tribute to girl, 10, killed when BMW drove onto sports pitch

  06-03-2025 16:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Poppy Atkinson, 10, died following the incident at Kendal Rugby Union Football Club's sports pitch in Cumbria
  
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• Teenage boy suffers serious injuries in South Shields hit-and-run as police appeal for footage

  06-03-2025 16:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The incident happened around 9.05pm on Wednesday, March 5, on Prince Edward Road opposite Tesco Express in South Shields
  
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• Tim Healy's touching tribute to 'best fan' and Newcastle United supporter John Shearer

  06-03-2025 16:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  John Shearer was a huge Newcastle United fan and spent years collecting celebrity autographs
  
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• Every update as Gateshead schools put in lockdown after receiving threatening email - Chronicle Live

  06-03-2025 16:22 via news.google.com
  Every update as Gateshead schools put in lockdown after receiving threatening email  Chronicle Live
  
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• Drivers warned 'dangerous sneezing fits' could lead to £2,500 fine as pollen rises

  06-03-2025 16:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Expert say that failure to be in full control of a vehicle can be a serious offence, with motorists risking a charge of careless driving
  
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• Newcastle households set for council tax rise of 4.99% as £21 million cuts approved

  06-03-2025 15:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  As well as a council tax rise, Newcastle City Council is also planning to cut Saturday opening hours at the City Library and increase school meal costs
  
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• Heaton police incident LIVE: Updates as police cordon off street and forensics officers on scene

  06-03-2025 15:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Live updates as police cordon in place in Bolingbroke Street in Heaton, Newcastle, and investigators are on the scene
  
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• Heaton murder investigation LIVE: Police probe launched as man dies after suffering serious injuries

  06-03-2025 15:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Live updates as police cordon in place in Bolingbroke Street in Heaton, Newcastle, and investigators are on the scene
  
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• Fire at Gateshead home as emergency services descend on property in Old Fold - Chronicle Live

  06-03-2025 15:48 via news.google.com
  Fire at Gateshead home as emergency services descend on property in Old Fold  Chronicle Live
  
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• Fire at Gateshead home as emergency services descend on property in Old Fold

  06-03-2025 15:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service was alerted to the fire at a home in Gateshead by an emergency call at 11.23am
  
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• Pitchside | Gateshead (H) - Rochdale AFC

  06-03-2025 15:43 via news.google.com
  Pitchside | Gateshead (H)  Rochdale AFC
  
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• Martin Lewis urges holidaymakers to follow vital travel rule or risk losing thousands

  06-03-2025 15:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Issuing advice on his ITV show, the consumer expert told viewers 'please don't be the person this summer who asks me that question'
  
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• Gateshead school lockdowns police and council statements in full - Chronicle Live

  06-03-2025 15:42 via news.google.com
  Gateshead school lockdowns police and council statements in full  Chronicle Live
  
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• Gateshead school lockdowns police and council statements in full

  06-03-2025 15:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gateshead Council bosses say the threat to schools in the area was deemed not to be credible
  
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• Brits urged to check wallets for specific King Charles £5 note that's worth £4,000

  06-03-2025 15:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The lower the serial number of the King Charles III £5 note, the more valuable it is - and one expert has revealed exactly what people need to look out for
  
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• Pupils put in lockdown after ‘threatening emails’ sent to Gateshead school - The Independent

  06-03-2025 15:05 via news.google.com
  Pupils put in lockdown after ‘threatening emails’ sent to Gateshead school  The Independent
  
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• Gateshead school put in lockdown and pupils kept inside after ‘threatening emails’ - The Independent

  06-03-2025 15:05 via news.google.com
  Gateshead school put in lockdown and pupils kept inside after ‘threatening emails’  The Independent
  
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• North Shields street flooded with police after bag of 'blood stained' clothes found

  06-03-2025 14:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Officers cordoned off two locations on Chirton Front Street after the grim discovery was made on Thursday
  
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• Northumberland woman with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome on her way to achieving her dream career

  06-03-2025 14:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Melanie Hartshorn, 35, from Cramlington in Northumberland, is hoping to raise £5,000 for further treatment whilst continuing to make the most of her life
  
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• Gateshead school in lockdown and pupils kept inside after 'threatening emails' - Metro.co.uk

  06-03-2025 13:58 via news.google.com
  Gateshead school in lockdown and pupils kept inside after 'threatening emails'  Metro.co.uk
  
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• Leisure centres to join Better group from 1 April - Gateshead Council

  06-03-2025 13:45 via news.google.com
  Leisure centres to join Better group from 1 April  Gateshead Council
  
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• Labour urged to hold 'referendum' over controversial new petrol and diesel rules

  06-03-2025 13:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A petition on the Parliamentary website is calling on the Labour Party to 'hold a referendum on the proposed ban on new ICE cars in 2030'
  
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• Knife-wielding raider who terrorised Gateshead gran in targeted home invasion dies in prison - Chronicle Live

  06-03-2025 13:10 via news.google.com
  Knife-wielding raider who terrorised Gateshead gran in targeted home invasion dies in prison  Chronicle Live
  
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• Knife-wielding raider who terrorised Gateshead gran in targeted home invasion dies in prison

  06-03-2025 13:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Shaun Grieves, 38, died in HMP Garth in January this year
  
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• Gateshead schools on lockdown after 'malicious' emails sent overnight spark safety fears - The Mirror

  06-03-2025 13:06 via news.google.com
  Gateshead schools on lockdown after 'malicious' emails sent overnight spark safety fears  The Mirror
  
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• DWP benefits you can no longer claim once you reach State Pension age - full list

  06-03-2025 13:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Certain benefits can no longer be claimed after reaching retirement age however you could be eligible for other payments
  
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• New driving licence rule change could mean thousands of drivers can skip UK test

  06-03-2025 12:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The government is considering a proposal from the DVLA that would allow drivers from one specific European country to swap their licence for a GB one, without the need for a test
  
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• Gateshead school lockdown over 'threatening emails' - bbc.co.uk

  06-03-2025 12:51 via news.google.com
  Gateshead school lockdown over 'threatening emails'  bbc.co.uk
  
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• Gateshead school lockdown over 'threatening emails' - BBC

  06-03-2025 12:51 via news.google.com
  Gateshead school lockdown over 'threatening emails'  BBC
  
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