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• Newcastle man threatened police with blade and hammer after calling them to his home

  12-03-2025 22:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Joseph Pullin has been given a suspended prison sentence after pulling out the weapons on officers
  
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• Gardeners urged to 'act now' and put hot sauce or chilli on bird feeders - here's why

  12-03-2025 22:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds has recommended that gardeners put hot sauce or chilli powder on their bird feeders - and to do so as soon as possible
  
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• April car tax changes will hit owners of older vehicles registered between these dates

  12-03-2025 22:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Owners of older vehicles will also be hit by the new Vehicle Excise Duty rates which come into force from April 1st and will see the amount of the tax increase
  
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• Drivers urged to book vital test or face £1,000 fine and points on licence

  12-03-2025 21:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Drivers have been warned they must arrange a 'very important' test immediately or face a hefty £1,000 fine and three penalty points on their licence - here's what you need to know
  
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• North East river pollution pledge as minister visits 'smart sewers' tackling sewage spills

  12-03-2025 21:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Water minister Emma Hardy was at Northumbrian Water's sewage treatment works in Howdon to see the progress of an “incredibly impressive” innovation designed to cut storm overflows
  
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• Lotto results LIVE: Winning National Lottery and Thunderball numbers for Wednesday, March 12

  12-03-2025 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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• Northumberland College Zoo welcomes rare baby monkey from 'vulnerable' species

  12-03-2025 20:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The young Goeldi's monkey, born on December 27, is part of the conservation breeding programme at the zoo, based in Kirkley Hall
  
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• Former Durham University director jailed for 14 years after sexually assaulting women

  12-03-2025 19:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Andrew Harston, 39, was found guilty of the offences after a trial
  
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• Independent candidate announces North Tyneside mayoral candidacy

  12-03-2025 19:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  a former councillor has luanched her independent campaing to become Mayor of North Tyneside.
  
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• See selfish shoplifters target one of Gateshead’s oldest shops that could be forced to due to thefts

  12-03-2025 19:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Low Fell shop worker tells of anger at lads who walk into store and help themselves to stock
  
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• See selfish shoplifters target one of Gateshead’s oldest shops that could be forced to close - Chronicle Live

  12-03-2025 19:08 via news.google.com
  See selfish shoplifters target one of Gateshead’s oldest shops that could be forced to close  Chronicle Live
  
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• See selfish shoplifters target one of Gateshead’s oldest shops that could be forced to close

  12-03-2025 19:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Low Fell shop worker tells of anger at lads who walk into store and help themselves to stock
  
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• Shoplifting “cycle” needs to be tackled as rates climb, says Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner

  12-03-2025 18:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The cycle of repeat offending for shoplifting needs a new approach, says PCC.
  
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• Drugs gang operated from prison to smuggle narcotics into North East jails with nurses help

  12-03-2025 18:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Shaun Mason, two other prisoners and a prison nurse have now all been sentenced for their part in a criminal plot to get contraband into HMP Northumberland and HMP Durham
  
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• Drugs gang operated from prison to smuggle narcotics into North East jails

  12-03-2025 18:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Shaun Mason, two other prisoners and a prison nurse have now all been sentenced for their part in a criminal plot to get contraband into HMP Northumberland and HMP Durham
  
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• Northumberland foster carer warns Government of "crisis" facing system

  12-03-2025 18:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A Northumberland foster carer has travelled to Westminster to warn MPs that a "crisis" is engulfing the system.
  
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• £9 million boost agreed to deliver Borderlands projects across Northumberland

  12-03-2025 18:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The money is aimed at delivering the projects quicker
  
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• Sunderland garage staff threatened with hammer as attempted robbery investigated

  12-03-2025 17:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police was alerted to the incident in Nicholson's Garage in Washington, at around 11.50pm on December 28
  
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• Former Low Fell care home up for conversion into homeless accommodation

  12-03-2025 17:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Councillors will decide on an application for a new accomodation site for vulnerable young people in Low Fell next week.
  
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• Whitley bay resident celebrates milestone 100th birthday with special party guests

  12-03-2025 16:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Doris Freeman said her secret to reaching 100 was being sociable and having a great sense of humour
  
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• Poundland stores 'at risk of closure' as popular budget chain set to be sold

  12-03-2025 16:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The owner of the retailer confirmed that it is 'actively exploring separation options' for the Poundland businesses
  
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• CCTV shows moment burglar blows up Northumberland train station ATM before making off with £100,000

  12-03-2025 16:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Craig Stewart Jepson, 48, left a trail of money and evidence behind
  
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• Warning as children under eight should avoid slushies due to one ingredient

  12-03-2025 15:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The popular summertime drink is seen at kid-centred establishments up and down the country
  
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• Rare 50p coin on sale for over £20,000 with famous British author honoured on reverse

  12-03-2025 15:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The coin is listed for over 40,000 times its face value
  
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• RNLI crew rescues 'unconscious and partially submerged' man in Sunderland Marina

  12-03-2025 15:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Emergency services were called so Sunderland Marina in Roker on Tuesday morning
  
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• Gateshead attempted murder probe: Teen victim remains in hospital four days on from alleged blade attack - Chronicle Live

  12-03-2025 14:57 via news.google.com
  Gateshead attempted murder probe: Teen victim remains in hospital four days on from alleged blade attack  Chronicle Live
  
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• Gateshead attempted murder probe: Teen victim remains in hospital four days on from alleged blade attack

  12-03-2025 14:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Two suspects questioned over the incident in Teams have now been released on bail
  
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• Gateshead 'predator' jailed for 19 years for abusing child he groomed with sweets - Chronicle Live

  12-03-2025 14:55 via news.google.com
  Gateshead 'predator' jailed for 19 years for abusing child he groomed with sweets  Chronicle Live
  
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• Gateshead 'predator' jailed for 19 years for abusing child he groomed with sweets

  12-03-2025 14:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gary Moorhead, from Swalwell, was found guilty of a string of vile offences
  
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• Police engage in five-hour rooftop standoff after attempted break-in - NewcastleWorld

  12-03-2025 14:38 via news.google.com
  Police engage in five-hour rooftop standoff after attempted break-in  NewcastleWorld
  
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• NHS dental charges to rise by 2.3% in April - see how much you'll need to pay for treatment

  12-03-2025 14:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Here are details about the rise in costs for NHS dental care - from check-ups and X-rays to fillings, tooth extraction and root canal treatment
  
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• Northumbria NHS healthcare assistants vote in favour of strike action amid pay dispute, UNISON confirms

  12-03-2025 14:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  UNISON said the Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust staff have voted to take strike action in a dispute over pay
  
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• Jovan Malcolm named as National League’s February Player of the Month - Gateshead FC

  12-03-2025 14:01 via news.google.com
  Jovan Malcolm named as National League’s February Player of the Month  Gateshead FC
  
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• Newcastle United fan gets Greggs sausage roll haircut for Carabao Cup final

  12-03-2025 13:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 'Short, Bake and Sides' has created quite the buzz after one fan took his pride of the Toon to the next level
  
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• Two women to appear in court over County Durham man's death as murder probe closes, police confirm

  12-03-2025 13:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Lisa Lithgo and Janette Dowson are charged with perverting the course of justice in connection with the death of Kieran Wood in Spurn Walk, Hartlepool
  
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• Met Office issues yellow warning for ice as temperatures 'fall close to zero' in North East

  12-03-2025 12:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  People in areas including County Durham, Darlington and Northumberland are being warned to take care as icy surfaces could develop on Thursday morning
  
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• 10 DWP benefits that could get you broadband for £12 - from Universal Credit to PIP

  12-03-2025 12:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  If you receive any of the benefits listed below, it's important to find out if you're eligible for a social tariff - here are more details
  
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• Team Valley rooftop standoff duo to appear in court after five-hour police drama

  12-03-2025 12:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A major emergency services response descended on Team Valley in Gateshead after two men climbed onto the roof of a business
  
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• Solong ship captain arrested after North Sea collision is Russian national

  12-03-2025 12:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The details were revealed by the company that owns the Solong as investigations continue
  
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• Update after rooftop stand-off in Gateshead - Rayo

  12-03-2025 12:01 via news.google.com
  Update after rooftop stand-off in Gateshead  Rayo
  
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• Jet2 flight from Newcastle to Tenerife diverted to France due to medical emergency

  12-03-2025 11:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Jet2 flight diverted to Brest in France after a passenger took ill and needed urgent medical treatment
  
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• Plans for £170m skyscraping Newcastle hotel, housing and leisure development unveiled

  12-03-2025 11:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Stunning imagery for the Gainford Group scheme has been shown on the world stage at Mipim property conference
  
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• "Give me a break": 11-year-old carer from Gateshead shares the importance of respite report for Young Carers Action Day - Gateshead Council

  12-03-2025 11:05 via news.google.com
  "Give me a break": 11-year-old carer from Gateshead shares the importance of respite report for Young Carers Action Day  Gateshead Council
  
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• Driver dies after being struck by lorry on A1 when he got out of car following Northumberland crash

  12-03-2025 11:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The man, in his 30s, passed away following the collision near Alnwick on Monday
  
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• Met Office snow maps show where can expect snowfall and hail in North East - latest forecast

  12-03-2025 09:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle and coastal areas are set to see hail and rain during much of Wednesday evening - here's a look at the Met Office predictions
  
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• HMRC to introduce 'grass-up family members' tax reward scheme in UK

  12-03-2025 08:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  HMRC will soon introduce a new 'reward scheme', in a bid to incentivise taxpayers to inform on family members who are avoiding paying their full tax bill.
  
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• A19 crash LIVE: Updates as long delays near Tyne Tunnel following collision

  12-03-2025 07:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Follow live updates here for the latest on Newcastle's roads and updates on public transport across the North East region
  
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• Public access defibrillators installed at two North Tyneside cemeteries

  12-03-2025 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The devices are mounted on posts close to the main entrance gates of Preston Cemetery in North Shields and Whitley Bay Cemetery
  
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• Holiday lets on 'historically significant' Northumberland Coast land to open to public in May

  12-03-2025 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Tughall Mill dates back to the 11th century and is said to have both royal and religious history
  
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• "He had a massive heart" - Alleged Heaton murder victim Michael Craig was trying to escape life on the streets when he died

  12-03-2025 03:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A close friend of the 31-year-old, who was found seriously injured in Heaton, has told of her devastation
  
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