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• Flasher who exposed himself to shoppers and children outside Byker Asda avoids jail

  22-04-2025 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gheorghe Berceanu showed his genitals while shouting 'I want to f*** every woman who walks past'
  
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• Pools outscore local rivals Gateshead - Hartlepool United

  22-04-2025 21:51 via news.google.com
  Pools outscore local rivals Gateshead  Hartlepool United
  
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• What we know so far as A68 in Northumberland closed for several hours

  22-04-2025 21:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police advised drivers to avoid the area following the collision near the junction with the B6342 near Hexham
  
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• 'Thousands' of drivers fined by faulty ticket machines 'set up to trap people'

  22-04-2025 20:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The fines can be hundreds of pounds, even for people who have proof they paid
  
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• A19 crash near Killingworth causes huge delays as traffic brought to standstill

  22-04-2025 20:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police and North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) confirmed that they were called to an crash just before midday
  
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• Hexham Abbey 'Dance of Death' Medieval painting mystery could be solved with rediscovered panel

  22-04-2025 20:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  For centuries, scholars and art historians have speculated about the existence of a fifth panel in Hexham Abbey's medieval "Dance of Death" sequence
  
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• EuroMillions and Thunderball results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for Tuesday, April 22

  22-04-2025 20:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We will be bringing live breaking updates and results from the National Lottery's EuroMillions and Thunderball draw on Tuesday, April 22
  
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• Bensham charity finds new home amid tower block demolition plans

  22-04-2025 19:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A charity which helps tackle the current food price crisis and elderly isolation has been granted a new home
  
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• Nissan boss says UK not competitive place to build cars and warns of Sunderland plant electric bill

  22-04-2025 19:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A top Nissan executive told MPs that car building costs are too high in the UK and that its Sunderland factory has the largest electricity bill of any of its plants across the world
  
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• "I had a really nice embrace with him after the game, it was quite emotional if I'm honest." - Hartlepool Mail

  22-04-2025 19:00 via news.google.com
  "I had a really nice embrace with him after the game, it was quite emotional if I'm honest."  Hartlepool Mail
  
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• Gateshead funeral services updated with new fees in place at crematoriums - Chronicle Live

  22-04-2025 19:00 via news.google.com
  Gateshead funeral services updated with new fees in place at crematoriums  Chronicle Live
  
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• Gateshead funeral services updated with new fees in place at crematoriums

  22-04-2025 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gateshead Council is expected to sign off a digital new system to improve services at Birtley and Saltwell crematoriums
  
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• Holiday let flats planned above Newcastle Quayside Michelin-starred restaurant

  22-04-2025 18:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Three short-term let apartments could be built above the acclaimed House of Tides restaurant, which is housed in a historic building on the Newcastle Quayside
  
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• Marks & Spencer issues apology after shoppers left unable to pay due to 'cyber issue'

  22-04-2025 18:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Marks and Spencer's Click and Collect and contactless payments were both affected over the Easter weekend
  
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• Newcastle civil servants begin nine days of strike action with picket line in city centre

  22-04-2025 18:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  PCS members are striking to prevent the closure of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government's Newcastle office
  
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• Ouseburn residents given extra time to have say on controversial Malmo Quay tower block plans

  22-04-2025 18:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Locals in Newcastle's Ouseburn area have until May 2 to send Newcastle City Council their comments on heavily-debated plans to build on Malmo and Spillers Quay
  
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• Gateshead charity finds new home as demolition of old site nears - NewcastleWorld

  22-04-2025 17:51 via news.google.com
  Gateshead charity finds new home as demolition of old site nears  NewcastleWorld
  
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• Walker domestic abuser strangled girlfriend and 'set fire to her hair' during violent relationship

  22-04-2025 17:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Domestic abuser, Ryan Black, 40, was jailed for over four years at Newcastle Crown Court
  
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• BBC Celebrity Traitors line-up leaked with Gateshead broadcaster tipped to star - Chronicle Live

  22-04-2025 17:28 via news.google.com
  BBC Celebrity Traitors line-up leaked with Gateshead broadcaster tipped to star  Chronicle Live
  
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• BBC Celebrity Traitors line-up leaked with Gateshead broadcaster tipped to star

  22-04-2025 17:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The series has seen worldwide acclaim and even a US adaptation, with the first celebrity edition due to release later this year
  
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• Full list of cinemas offering free tickets to see Oscar-winner's new movie before release date

  22-04-2025 17:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Some tickets are still up for grabs for National Lottery players
  
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• Sunderland coroner urges Government to act after man drowns at open water swimming event

  22-04-2025 16:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Joel Ineson, 55, suffered a cardiac episode before drowning at a supervised session in a Sunderland park
  
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• Northumberland shop supplies handbags and jewellery for Mission Impossible - The Final Reckoning

  22-04-2025 16:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gayle Foster was "sworn to secrecy" about her store's role in the film until the release date for the Tom Cruise blockbuster was announced
  
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• Man, 20, arrested after police pursuit onto football pitch in County Durham

  22-04-2025 16:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The incident happened in Newton Aycliffe on Saturday evening
  
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• Tributes to County Durham dad who died after Stanley collision as teen arrested over crash

  22-04-2025 16:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Kevin Wilson died following the three-vehicle collision in Causey Road, Stanley
  
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• Man arrested on suspicion of arson after fire broke out in Gateshead tower block - Chronicle Live

  22-04-2025 16:01 via news.google.com
  Man arrested on suspicion of arson after fire broke out in Gateshead tower block  Chronicle Live
  
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• Man arrested on suspicion of arson after fire broke out in Gateshead tower block

  22-04-2025 16:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Emergency services were called to Acomb Court in Harlow Green on Monday night
  
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• 'I was sick of renting - now I live in a van with my dog and travel all over the UK'

  22-04-2025 15:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Nicole Keefe from Newcastle waved goodbye to the rental market after struggling to afford payments, and now lives life on the road for so much cheaper
  
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• Man in court on grievous bodily harm charge after motorcyclist seriously injured in Whitburn crash

  22-04-2025 14:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police charged a man with grievous bodily harm after a motorcyclist was injured in collision in Whitburn, South Tyneside
  
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• Elderly motorists face 'concerning' driving licence change in 'big step forward' by Government

  22-04-2025 14:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Elderly drivers are set to face a change to their driving licence that has been branded 'concerning' - with the new rules coming into force from the summer
  
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• DWP State Pension warning issued for workers over 55 to get an extra £694 a year for life

  22-04-2025 13:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The latest data from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) shows that the average weekly amount that pensioners receive from the State Pension is £181.97, meaning the vast majority of retirees are not receiving the full amount
  
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• Drivers can cut car insurance by 25% making simple application form change

  22-04-2025 13:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  There is one word drivers can write on their car insurance form that could save them hundreds of pounds, according to a YouTube star
  
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• Prisoner injured in incident at HMP Northumberland sparking police investigation

  22-04-2025 13:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  An inmate at the Category C prison was taken to hospital following the incident which Northumbria Police is now investigating
  
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• Boston United (A) designated as an all-ticket fixture - Gateshead FC

  22-04-2025 12:56 via news.google.com
  Boston United (A) designated as an all-ticket fixture  Gateshead FC
  
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• Newcastle woman escapes renting life and spends £650 a month living in a van with her dog

  22-04-2025 12:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Nicole Keefe has lived in her converted Ford Transit van since 2023 after believing she'd never be able to afford to buy a house
  
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• Details of Pope Francis' funeral announced as millions around the world mourn pope

  22-04-2025 12:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Pope was 88-years-old when he died on Easter Monday
  
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• Details of Pope Francis' funeral announced as millions around the world mourn

  22-04-2025 12:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Pope was 88-years-old when he died on Easter Monday
  
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• Popular Newcastle speakeasy bar Prohibition announces closure leaving regulars 'devastated'

  22-04-2025 10:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The former jazz cafe was catapulted to stardom when Sam Fender put on an impromptu performance from his new album
  
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• £100 summer bonus for Nationwide account-holders just weeks after getting £50 'thank you' payment

  22-04-2025 10:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Britain's biggest building society could make more free payments as part of its Fairer Share scheme - over three million customers who met the criteria have benefitted in each of the last two years
  
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• Durham University theologian describes shock and sadness in Rome following Pope's death

  22-04-2025 08:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Professor Anna Rowlands worked in the Vatican for two years under Pope Francis's Papacy and had returned to Rome for Easter
  
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• Warning to every UK household over 'energy saving' plugs that could be 'dangerous'

  22-04-2025 08:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Which? said it was 'incredibly concerning' to see so-called eco plugs still listed for sale on Amazon, eBay, Shein and Temu
  
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• North East travel live updates: 1.5-mile tailbacks as A19 closed due to collision

  22-04-2025 07:36 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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• A68 crash LIVE: Updates as road blocked in both directions in Northumberland

  22-04-2025 07:36 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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• A19 crash LIVE: Updates as huge tailbacks after 'incident' near Moor Farm roundabout

  22-04-2025 07:36 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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• A19 crash LIVE: Updates as huge tailbacks after collision near Killingworth

  22-04-2025 07:36 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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• Gateshead - Tickets selling fast - Boston United Football Club

  22-04-2025 06:00 via news.google.com
  Gateshead - Tickets selling fast  Boston United Football Club
  
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• The Northumberland charity helping domestic abuse victims rebuild their lives

  22-04-2025 04:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  CEO Sharon Brown has spoken about the work Northumberland Domestic Abuse Services does to help victims
  
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• The rate of PIP benefits fraud, what is it and why it's less than you think

  22-04-2025 03:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  DWP PIP benefits for disabled people have been subject to much scrutiny since Rachel Reeves delivered her Spring Statement
  
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• Controversial Northumberland countryside solar farm decision is delayed

  22-04-2025 03:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Whittonstall farm would consist of more than 90,000 panels providing enough power for 21,300 homes in Northumberland
  
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• Map shows where sewage was emptied into North East waterways

  22-04-2025 03:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Data shows there were 563,730 spills across England and Wales in 2024. It works out at an average of 1,544 a day
  
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