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• North Shields care home boss in court accused of stealing £32,000 from residents

  23-04-2025 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Julia Falcon was the manager at a home run by SVP Health Care when she allegedly helped herself to cash from her employer and three elderly women
  
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• Two people taken to hospital after car fire in Fenham

  23-04-2025 21:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Two people were taken to hospital early on Wednesday after a car fire in Fenham
  
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• Severe premenstrual disorder takes its toll on relationships, Durham University study finds

  23-04-2025 20:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Researchers say it takes a toll on daily life and relationships
  
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• Lotto results LIVE: Winning National Lottery and Thunderball numbers for Wednesday, April 23

  23-04-2025 20:00 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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• Tributes to former Gateshead councillor Peter Mole - BBC

  23-04-2025 19:18 via news.google.com
  Tributes to former Gateshead councillor Peter Mole  BBC
  
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• Newcastle city centre street set to be closed until Monday due to sinkhole

  23-04-2025 18:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A sinkhole means a city centre bus route is likely to be closed for emergency repair work that may not be finished until Monday
  
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• One person treated at scene following 'incident' at Northumberland property

  23-04-2025 18:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Emergency services were called to Dalton Avenue in Lynemouth on Tuesday
  
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• Tributes paid after passing of Gateshead councillor of 42 years and former Mayor - Chronicle Live

  23-04-2025 18:22 via news.google.com
  Tributes paid after passing of Gateshead councillor of 42 years and former Mayor  Chronicle Live
  
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• Tributes paid after passing of Gateshead councillor of 42 years and former Mayor

  23-04-2025 18:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gateshead Council has announced the death of its former longest serving councillor Peter Mole
  
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• Vicky Pattison says she 'always breaks rules' when it comes to dating in tearful admission

  23-04-2025 18:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Vicky Pattison has opened up about her dating life, and admitted she's always been the one to 'break the rules'
  
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• Bookies release odds for North Tyneside Mayoral election with Labour remaining favourite

  23-04-2025 17:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Betting firms are placing Labour as the favourite in the impending mayoral election in North Tyneside
  
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• Prudhoe Castle future unsustainable due to low visitor numbers as three Northumberland sites see changes

  23-04-2025 17:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Prudhoe Castle, Brinkburn Priory and Aydon Castle have all seen changes to their opening arrangements as part of a review by English Heritage
  
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• Fears of 'death knell for democracy in Newcastle' over shock council review

  23-04-2025 17:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  An independent review of Newcastle City Council has suggested a major shakeup that has sparked a wave of outrage among opposition politicians
  
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• Full list of seven DWP PIP conditions likely to secure payments in 2025

  23-04-2025 17:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The DWP is set to undergo a massive shake-up which could see millions of Brits lose out on vital payments, including PIP. Here's a look at the common conditions likely to secure payments in 2025
  
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• Teenagers arrested after one allegedly 'found with six-inch knife' following reports of stolen motorbike in Wallsend

  23-04-2025 16:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Two teenagers have been arrested after a stolen motorbike was spotted in Wallsend - one was said by police to have been found with a six-inch blade
  
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• Man arrested after van 'rolled onto roof and abandoned' on A19 in County Durham

  23-04-2025 16:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The A19 was closed for several hours in the early hours of Wednesday morning
  
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• BBC TV Licence fee could be scrapped for millions in major rule change

  23-04-2025 16:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The BBC is facing calls to scrap the TV Licence fee for anyone born in 1959 or earlier, as an online petition garners support from over 50,000 individuals advocating for free licences for those aged 66 and above
  
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• Two taken to hospital after car overturns on A68 in Northumberland

  23-04-2025 16:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The road was closed for several hours on Tuesday afternoon
  
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• Gardeners urged to put orange peel in gardens this spring for key reason

  23-04-2025 16:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gardeners have been encouraged to sprinkle orange peel around plants as an organic and affordable way to deter pests such as ants and mosquitoes from trashing your favourite plants.
  
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• Tributes paid to Gateshead alderman and former long serving councillor - Gateshead Council

  23-04-2025 15:28 via news.google.com
  Tributes paid to Gateshead alderman and former long serving councillor  Gateshead Council
  
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• Council promises to help Newcastle bars and restaurants after spate of city centre closures

  23-04-2025 15:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A series of popular bars and restaurants around Newcastle city centre have announced their closure in recent weeks, including the likes of Prohibition and the Earl of Pitt Street
  
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• Sunshine Run 5k non-runner challenges himself to take part and support North East disabled children

  23-04-2025 14:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The annual charity run will take place along the iconic Newcastle Quayside this June
  
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• State pension warning over looming £8,000 hit that 'many won't see coming'

  23-04-2025 14:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The state pension currently rises each April in line with the highest of 2.5%, the rise in average earnings or inflation, an arrangement known as the triple lock
  
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• Suspected drug dealer in court after haul of drugs and £27,000 uncovered in Newcastle raid

  23-04-2025 14:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jack Harrison, 31, is due to appear at Newcastle Magistrates' Court on Wednesday
  
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• Drivers discover real meaning behind Audi logo – and it's left them floored

  23-04-2025 14:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Audi logo is one of the most recognisable badges in the world, but not many people know the true meaning behind the four rings that make up the iconic emblem
  
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• Two arrested in Teesside on suspicion of attempted child abduction after five children approached

  23-04-2025 14:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Two men arrested in Teesside following reports that five children were approached in the street
  
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• Pair terrorised former soldier in his Gateshead flat and 'toyed' with him during prolonged attack - MSN

  23-04-2025 14:13 via news.google.com
  Pair terrorised former soldier in his Gateshead flat and 'toyed' with him during prolonged attack  MSN
  
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• Tragedy as man dies after suffering medical episode at the wheel on the A19 in Killingworth

  23-04-2025 14:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The driver of a van rolled into oncoming traffic on the A19 causing a crash which closed the road for a number of hours
  
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• Woman declared dead at hospital 'comes back to life' while being transported to her own funeral

  23-04-2025 14:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The woman was pronounced dead at a hospital in Majorca and taken to a funeral parlour, but staff were shocked when they discovered she had a pulse and was moving her fingers
  
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• Northumberland author 'burst into tears' after book reached number 1 on the New York Times Bestseller List

  23-04-2025 13:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Laura Steven's book, 'Our Infinite Fates' is the author's tenth book to be published
  
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• Nationwide responds to 'outcry' over bonus payments as customers notice 'discrepancies'

  23-04-2025 13:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Nationwide Building Society has begun distributing a £50 thank-you payment to around 12 million members, but some have questioned why others appear to be getting double
  
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• Teen hit in the face by a pigeon while riding on 60mph rollercoaster

  23-04-2025 13:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Logan James was left covered in blood and feathers after the impact
  
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• North Tyneside rapist forced child to watch pornography during sickening sexual abuse

  23-04-2025 13:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Peter Dellbridge carried out the horrific sexual abuse and rape of a young child and has now been caged for 16 years
  
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• Sinkhole emerges in Newcastle with road closed as investigation gets under way

  23-04-2025 13:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Buses have been diverted away from Market Street East after a sinkhole opened up on the major Newcastle city centre street
  
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• Drivers warned petrol and diesel rule changes could see used car prices 'rocket'

  23-04-2025 13:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A new ban on petrol and diesel cars will come into force in the UK from 2030, with the move expected to see a rise in demand for second-hand models as drivers look to switch to greener vehicles
  
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• System failures lead to Gateshead crematorium revamp - The Northern Echo

  23-04-2025 13:00 via news.google.com
  System failures lead to Gateshead crematorium revamp  The Northern Echo
  
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• Turkey hit with 6.2 magnitude earthquake as tourists flee buildings in Istanbul

  23-04-2025 12:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Residents in the city ran out into the streets as buildings shook with the force of a series of earthquakes on Wednesday
  
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• Prolific teenage designer goods thief caught shoplifting again in Newcastle city centre

  23-04-2025 12:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Nikki McMahon, who previously stole more than £7,000-worth items from stores in Newcastle and Gateshead, was soon back up to her old tricks
  
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• Canary Islands holidaymakers urged 'don't come' as 'Tenerife is collapsing'

  23-04-2025 12:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Brits heading to the likes of Tenerife and Lanzarote have been warned that the situation on the islands is 'critical' as locals ramp up protest efforts ahead of the busy summer season
  
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• Environment Agency investigating pollution incident in County Durham burn

  23-04-2025 12:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The organisation received reports of pollution in Elm Park Burn, near Shotley Bridge
  
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• Roberts reveals why he turned down Gateshead move - iron-bru.co.uk

  23-04-2025 12:12 via news.google.com
  Roberts reveals why he turned down Gateshead move  iron-bru.co.uk
  
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• Update on injured driver after Easter Sunday A69 car and motorhome crash

  23-04-2025 11:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The driver of a Volvo XC60 was airlifted to the Royal Victoria Infirmary after the crash on the A69 near Greenhead, Northumberland
  
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• County Durham man caught on camera dumping household waste at dog walking spot

  23-04-2025 11:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Owen Gilbert has been fined hundreds of pounds after being caught fly-tipping near the villages of Billy Row and Roddymoor
  
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• New energy bill rules aim to save households £100 a year after price cap hike

  23-04-2025 11:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The government has announced changes to rules on heat pumps and other electric heating appliances that could help drive down energy costs
  
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• Magnay: Bitter Memories Should Drive Gateshead On - The Vanarama National League

  23-04-2025 11:00 via news.google.com
  Magnay: Bitter Memories Should Drive Gateshead On  The Vanarama National League
  
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• EasyJet flight makes emergency landing after passenger screams 'snakes on plane'

  23-04-2025 10:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The man, dressed in a snake print T-shirt, is thought to have been hallucinating, reportedly shouting: "Snakes on a plane! We need to land!"
  
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• Anyone who has moved house since 1993 urged to check for Council Tax refund

  23-04-2025 10:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Martin Lewis' MSE team have explained who could be eligible for money back after it was found that councils owe a staggering £141 million
  
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• DWP benefit claimants to see pay rise 'delay' for PIP and Universal Credit

  23-04-2025 09:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Claimants may not see the April price rise applied to their benefits until May or June due to DWP payment rules
  
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• Gateshead tower blocks may finally be knocked down - BBC

  23-04-2025 07:07 via news.google.com
  Gateshead tower blocks may finally be knocked down  BBC
  
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• Newcastle's former classic car museum set to be turned into apartments

  23-04-2025 03:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Plans have been lodged with Newcastle City Council to convert the closed Newburn Motor Museum into apartments
  
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