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• County Durham robber who 'frogmarched' vulnerable victim to cash machine jailed

  11-03-2025 22:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Lee Dunn had only recently been released from prison when he targeted a victim with cerebral palsy
  
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• One person taken to hospital as car strikes central barrier on A1(M) in County Durham

  11-03-2025 21:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Two patients were treated by the ambulance service, one of whom was taken to hospital
  
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• North Tyneside Council's housing and environmental services draws for complaints, says report

  11-03-2025 20:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Councilors are set to discuss the council's bi-annual complaints and compliments report next week
  
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• Homelessness and housing top the list of major issues for veteran services at North Tyneside Council

  11-03-2025 20:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Homelessness prevention and housing applications are the top two cases for referral to the council's veteran officer, a presentation revealed
  
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• North East charity calls for 'brilliant' Baby Box project to be rolled out nationwide

  11-03-2025 20:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Children's Foundation has put together pioneering "baby boxes" to support young families
  
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• Northumberland County Council agree £9.6 million loan for construction of new housing development in Longhorsley

  11-03-2025 20:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The development will consist of 55 houses including 16 affordable homes
  
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• £1 million spend agreed to develop "essential" extra care scheme in Blyth

  11-03-2025 20:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The scheme will allow older people to live more independently
  
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• Work to start on new Amble "super school" as early as next week

  11-03-2025 20:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The school is set to open in 2026
  
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• EuroMillions and Thunderball results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for Tuesday, March 11

  11-03-2025 20:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We will be bringing live breaking updates and results from the National Lottery's EuroMillions and Thunderball draw on Tuesday, March 11
  
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• Figures show hundreds of council houses standing empty in Northumberland with thousands on the waiting list

  11-03-2025 19:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The cabinet member for housing has pointed out the figure accounts for less than 2.5% of the council's stock
  
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• Dragons' Den star Sara Davies praises staff for helping to revamp her business

  11-03-2025 19:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The outgoing Dragons' Den panellist has been busy working with customers, staff and suppliers to revamp Crafter's Companion
  
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• Durham City Run Festival to celebrate 40th anniversary of Steve Cram's three world records

  11-03-2025 19:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Steve Cram broke three world records in 19 days during the summer of 1985, and he'll reminisce on that summer alongside Jeff Brown at the Gala Theatre in July
  
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• Bid to save Shields Ferry with new North Shields Fish Quay landing set for £8m boost next week

  11-03-2025 19:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The building of a new landing for the Shields Ferry is one of a host of transport upgrades North East mayor Kim McGuinness has promised will be delivered by 2027
  
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• Flats powered by Gateshead energy scheme set for price hike - Chronicle Live

  11-03-2025 19:09 via news.google.com
  Flats powered by Gateshead energy scheme set for price hike  Chronicle Live
  
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• Flats powered by Gateshead energy scheme set for price hike

  11-03-2025 19:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The tariffs for customers to the council's energy scheme are revised annually
  
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• Byker centenarian celebrates 100th birthday in style with huge party

  11-03-2025 18:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Norma Hart Shawn celebrated her milestone birthday on March 7 with a huge party
  
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• Jarrow dog walker 'lucky not to lose eye' after being slashed by stranger in horror attack

  11-03-2025 18:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police is now investigating the incident which happened in Campbell Park, Jarrow
  
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• Second attempted murder arrest after Gateshead stabbing - BBC.com

  11-03-2025 17:47 via news.google.com
  Second attempted murder arrest after Gateshead stabbing  BBC.com
  
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• Second attempted murder arrest after Gateshead stabbing - BBC

  11-03-2025 17:47 via news.google.com
  Second attempted murder arrest after Gateshead stabbing  BBC
  
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• Scientists listen to 'dolphin whistling' to track numbers off Northumberland coast

  11-03-2025 17:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Newcastle University research project has aimed at estimating numbers of dolphins in the North Sea
  
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• Alleged assault at Stack in Newcastle left man unconscious as police release image

  11-03-2025 17:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The victim also required stitches for the facial injuries sustained
  
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• One person taken to hospital as car collides with central reservation on A19

  11-03-2025 17:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Motorists on the A19 faced long delays on Tuesday afternoon following the crash at Holystone Roundabout
  
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• Man arrested on suspicion of manslaughter over North Sea ship collision - police statement

  11-03-2025 16:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The collision took place yesterday just after 10 am, with one crew member suspected to have died
  
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• The World Health Organisation declared Covid-19 a global pandemic five years ago today

  11-03-2025 16:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The announcement came just weeks after coronavirus arrived in Newcastle
  
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• Man charged with South Shields attempted robbery and assault as police appeal for footage and witnesses

  11-03-2025 16:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A 50-year-old man has been charged with attempted robbery, assault, and a public order offence
  
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• Homeowners warned about garden rules that could lead to £20,000 fine

  11-03-2025 16:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  With the weather getting warmer, many people will be thinking about how to spruce up their garden. But there are some rules you need to follow or else you could face a hefty fine
  
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• Fly tipper prosecuted and must pay over £1,000 - Gateshead Council

  11-03-2025 16:29 via news.google.com
  Fly tipper prosecuted and must pay over £1,000  Gateshead Council
  
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• Four must-know gardening hacks to banish moss and weeds for good this spring

  11-03-2025 16:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  As spring arrives, gardeners are likely to have moss and weeds to deal with, so here are some simple tasks to help your lawn recover and thrive ahead of summer
  
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• Why gardeners are being urged to pour off milk on their soil this spring

  11-03-2025 16:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gone off milk is a tough thing to stomach, but before you tip it down the drain you might want to consider using it in your garden. According to outdoor experts, it's a miracle compost ingredient
  
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• Second attempted murder suspect held after teen seriously injured with blade in Gateshead

  11-03-2025 15:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 19-year-old remains in hospital following incident on Derwentwater Road, Teams on Saturday
  
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• BBC commentator John Hunt's victim statement in full as killer sentenced for brutal murders

  11-03-2025 15:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Kyle Clifford has admitted to the murders of Louise and Hannah Hunt, and their mother Carol Hunt, the wife of BBC commentator John Hunt
  
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• Anti-social behaviour crackdown after vandals targeted North Shields Transport Hub

  11-03-2025 15:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police and North Tyneside Council are taking firm action following youth disorder
  
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• South Shields care home boss convicted of ill-treating and sexually assaulting vulnerable residents

  11-03-2025 15:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  William Malcolm, of South Shields, was found guilty of ten counts of sexual assault, two of ill-treating a person in care and one of racially aggravated harassment
  
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• New driving law could see roadworks crackdown as Labour promises £10,000 fines

  11-03-2025 15:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The driving law change could see utility firms face massive fines under a crackdown in the UK
  
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• BBC TV licence fee could be linked to council tax as part of major rule change

  11-03-2025 14:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The BBC TV licence fee has been scrutinised heavily in recent months, as the Labour government considers funding changes
  
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• Full list of new DWP payment rates for PIP and other benefits from April 2025

  11-03-2025 14:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Benefit payments are set to rise from April - here are the new rates for Personal Independence Payments, Attendance Allowance and Carer's Allowance
  
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• Drivers could get £1,140 car finance compensation as Martin Lewis issues major update

  11-03-2025 14:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Many drivers could have been left unfairly out of pocket
  
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• Plea for Newcastle general hospital revamp to have real benefits for deprived West End communities

  11-03-2025 14:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle University is turning the former hospital site on Westgate Road into the Health Innovation Neighbourhood, a £500 million project that is the first of its kind in the UK
  
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• DVLA will 'demand' £195 from drivers of these cars in April rule change

  11-03-2025 13:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  From April 1, 2025, certain drivers will need to pay for road tax for the first time, motoring experts have warned
  
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• Heaton murder suspect Craig Howse appears in court accused of killing Michael Craig

  11-03-2025 13:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police and forensic officers continue to investigate on Bolingbroke Street in connection with the death of Michael Craig
  
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• BBC TV licence warning as government issues update on charging Netflix users

  11-03-2025 13:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The BBC TV licence fee is set to rise from £169.50 to £174.50 next month and will continue to go up each year in line with inflation each year until 2027 when the UK Government will review the charter
  
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• Man suffers cut to face after stranger demands he hands over belongings in North Tyneside

  11-03-2025 12:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police are appealing for witnesses to the attempted robbery which happened on a path running alongside the Tyne Tunnel Trading Estate
  
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• Ships 'burn through the night' following North Sea collision as crew member still missing

  11-03-2025 12:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Updates are still coming through 24 hours after two ships collided off the coast of Hull
  
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• These DWP PIP claimants are about to get extra £163

  11-03-2025 12:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  DWP has said benefit payment rates will jump up in just a few weeks' time
  
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• The Northumberland place people struggle to pronounce where new train station is opening

  11-03-2025 12:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newsham Station is due to open on March 17 - and locals are already wanting to ensure train staff say the name properly
  
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• DWP reforms will bring 'major changes' for Universal Credit claimants this April

  11-03-2025 12:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Universal Credit payments will increase next month however another change is being brought in which claimants need to be aware of
  
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• Exact date Nationwide customers will get £50 'thank you' bonus as £600m to be paid

  11-03-2025 11:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Nationwide has announced plans to pay out more than £600million to over 12 million of its members in the coming weeks - here's everything you need to know
  
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• Man and teenager arrested after five-hour Team Valley rooftop standoff

  11-03-2025 11:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police, North East Ambulance Service and Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service were called to the incident on Princesway North, Team Valley
  
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• Matt Baker makes One Show return after 'tearful' exit to confirm new series of hit programme

  11-03-2025 11:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Former The One Show host Matt Baker made a surprise return to the BBC programme as a guest on Monday night
  
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• Lloyds, NatWest and Santander customers urged to check accounts for 'forgotten' charge

  11-03-2025 11:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Experts say many people may not be aware of charges on their bank statement or changes to interest rates which could affect their income
  
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