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• BBC viewers spot same issue with coverage of first speech from Pope Leo XIV

  08-05-2025 23:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Pope Leo XIV, formerly Cardinal Robert Prevost, was elected as the 267th Pope on Thursday evening, with BBC viewers unimpressed with the station's coverage of his first speech
  
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• Full list of North East schools to benefit from government's new improvement programme

  08-05-2025 22:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Regional Improvement for Standards and Excellence teams have expanded their reach to over 120,000 children across 200 schools
  
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• Plans lodged for 36 new Longbenton social homes on site of former church

  08-05-2025 21:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Council planners are pushing for permission to erect 36 new council-owned properties on vacant land, formally used by a Catholic church and school.
  
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• Donald Trump's trade deal with UK and what it means for prices and jobs

  08-05-2025 21:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The US President has agreed a trade truce with the UK - but what does it mean for prices and jobs?
  
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• DWP PIP claimants with these four conditions won't have benefit cut

  08-05-2025 21:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is preparing to tighten the eligibility criteria for Personal Independence Payment (PIP), with the new rules expected to take effect in November 2026
  
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• BBC licence fee 'could be scrapped' over Donald Trump's Hollywood push

  08-05-2025 20:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The national broadcaster could find itself in the firing line as part of a US-UK trade war that threatens to escalate under the protectionist instincts of President Trump
  
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• Set For Life results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for Thursday, May 8

  08-05-2025 20:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We will be bringing live breaking updates and results from the National Lottery's Set For Life draw on Thursday, May 8
  
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• North East Labour MPs among 42 refusing to back Government's welfare cuts

  08-05-2025 20:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The controversial policy would slash £5 billion from the welfare bill
  
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• US President Donald Trump reacts as first American Pope in history Robert Prevost is elected

  08-05-2025 20:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Mr Prevost is 69, which is relatively young compared to previous popes, and he will go by the title Pope Leo XIV.
  
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• Who is new Pope Leone XIV? First American to lead Catholic Church after being elected by conclave

  08-05-2025 19:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Robert Prevost has been elected as the successor to Pope Francis, who died last month at the age of 88
  
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• Washington two-vehicle crash on A195 Western Highway with road closed in both directions

  08-05-2025 19:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police and the North East Ambulance Service attended the incident at around 2.30pm on Thursday afternoon
  
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• Pensioner fears accident on new Metro trains 'a matter of time' due to lack of handrails

  08-05-2025 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Peter Moore, from Forest Hall, says that the layout of the new Tyne and Wear Metro trains will make him think twice about getting on board them
  
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• Geordie family's Spain holiday 'nightmare' with people crying at airport after power cut

  08-05-2025 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Natalie Connelly has recalled her nightmare after being caught up in the travel chaos following the national power cut in Spain
  
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• New Pope elected as white smoke rises from Sistine Chapel to signal end of conclave

  08-05-2025 18:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The religious leader of Catholics will be the 267th Pope, and crowds gathered in St Peter's Square welcomed the news
  
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• Newcastle soldier among 44 who died in Europe on VE Day 80 years ago

  08-05-2025 18:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 8th of May 1945 went down in history as a day of celebration, but 44 UK servicemen died around Europe as the conflict reached its end
  
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• Reform must be 'grown-ups' after taking control of Durham Council, North East mayor says

  08-05-2025 18:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Labour's North East mayor Kim McGuinness has told Reform to "move on from the rhetoric and deliver for the communities that have put their trust in them" at last week's local elections
  
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• Sycamore Gap jury deliberations to go into second day in trial of two men accused of felling

  08-05-2025 18:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Daniel Graham and Adam Carruthers, of Cumbria, both deny damaging the tree and Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland
  
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• Junior and Mini Great North Run places sold out with 12,000 youngsters taking part

  08-05-2025 17:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The standalone Newcastle event the day before the Great North Run, on Saturday, September 6, will be the biggest it has ever been
  
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• VE Day is a time to remember the fallen and how the world coming together for peace beat fascism

  08-05-2025 17:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  May 8 marks the 80-year anniversary of Victory in Europe Day
  
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• Northumberland Labour leader vows to rebuild after re-election

  08-05-2025 17:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Coun Scott Dickinson blamed the election result on national issues after his party lost ten councillors
  
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• North Tyneside Council to vote on giving Sam Fender Freedom of the Borough

  08-05-2025 17:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The decision to honour Sam Fender will be made towards the end of next week.
  
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• 31 VE Day service pictures as veterans and community gathers in Newcastle city centre

  08-05-2025 16:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  May 8 marks the 80-year anniversary of VE Day and two local veterans put on a special Newcastle event
  
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• Man appears in court in connection to incident at Newcastle Central Station

  08-05-2025 16:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police were called to the station on May 1 at around 2.30pm
  
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• School trust fined after dog walker seriously injured by falling tree branch in Newcastle

  08-05-2025 16:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust and a gardening services provider pleaded guilty to health and safety breaches following the incident
  
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• Police surround Newcastle city centre building as part of 'ongoing investigation'

  08-05-2025 15:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  At least three police vans could be seen on Leazes Park Road this morning
  
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• Police release images after report of electric bike being ridden dangerously in Gateshead

  08-05-2025 13:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police is investigating a report that a man was riding a Sur-Ron electric bike dangerously on Sunderland Road in the Felling area
  
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• Martin Lewis shares urgent scam warning after man loses £140,000 through fake advert

  08-05-2025 13:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Consumer expert Martin Lewis spoke about scam online adverts on ITV's This Morning and has also shared warnings through his social media channels
  
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• Layton Carr Gateshead fire death police seek others at scene - BBC

  08-05-2025 13:05 via news.google.com
  Layton Carr Gateshead fire death police seek others at scene  BBC
  
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• Newcastle University compulsory job cut fears grow amid £4.2m savings shortfall

  08-05-2025 12:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  As industrial action continues, union bosses continue their plea with Newcastle University chiefs to reject any potential compulsory job losses
  
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• HMRC Child Benefit payments could stop for thousands of parents in May - see if you're affected

  08-05-2025 12:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  You can claim Child Benefit if you're responsible for a child under the age of 16, or if they are under the age of 20 and still in approved education or training
  
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• First look at key Northumberland town centre education site ahead of construction start

  08-05-2025 11:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It is hoped the Energy Central Institute will be completed next year
  
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• HMRC tax warning for anyone with £3,500 or more in savings account - rules you need to know

  08-05-2025 10:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  An unexpected bill from HMRC could be on the way for savers - here are more details about savings and tax thresholds
  
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• Former Gateshead care home set to be demolished to make way for new houses - Chronicle Live

  08-05-2025 10:33 via news.google.com
  Former Gateshead care home set to be demolished to make way for new houses  Chronicle Live
  
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• Former Gateshead care home set to be demolished to make way for new houses

  08-05-2025 10:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Plans have been lodged to tear down Tynedale House in Ryton and replace it with a series of new four-bedroom homes
  
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• Shoppers issued 'do not eat' warning as popular supermarket pasta brand recalls product

  08-05-2025 10:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The brand sold in the likes of Tesco and Morrisons has warned that one of its products has been packaged with the wrong meal - posing a risk to allergy sufferers
  
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• Full list of UK places where Aldi wants to open new stores including North East sites

  08-05-2025 09:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Aldi has more than 1,050 stores but the retailer want to increase this to more than 1,500 stores across the country - and some new ones could come to the North East
  
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• Will there be a silence held for VE Day today and what time will it be? Full details

  08-05-2025 09:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  On May 8, 1945, the nation celebrated Victory in Europe (VE) Day with church bells ringing out across the country and people gathering to revel in the end of hostilities
  
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• Investigation under way into fire at Ouseburn student accommodation block

  08-05-2025 09:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Footage showed smoke billowing from a five-storey building on Coquet Street, in Ouseburn, on Sunday
  
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• VE Day 80th anniversary LIVE: Updates from celebrations in the North East and beyond

  08-05-2025 08:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Today, 80 years after the end of the Second World War in Europe, a wide range of celebrations are taking place
  
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• Washington A195 crash LIVE: Updates as road closed in both directions causing tailbacks on A1

  08-05-2025 07:52 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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• Newcastle travel LIVE: A189 lane closure at Cramlington after crash

  08-05-2025 07:52 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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• Newcastle travel LIVE: A189 lane closure at Cramlington after breakdown

  08-05-2025 07:52 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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• Northumberland pub boss denies repeatedly sexually assaulting women

  08-05-2025 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Joshua Bramley pleaded not guilty to 12 sexual assault charges and will stand trial next year
  
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• Mayor calls for 'political choices' to support Northern women and tackle 'rubbish' from influencers like Andrew Tate

  08-05-2025 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Kim McGuinness said there's a need to intervene to support women's health, boost the North East economy and tackle "rubbish" influencers like Andrew Tate
  
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• Jesmond man discovered letter from Army Field Marshal signed on VE Day when he moved into his home

  08-05-2025 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Communities around the country are commemorating the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day
  
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• Former BAE Systems site in Birtley up for housing redevelopment decision

  08-05-2025 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  After the defence firm moved out in 2012 the site has been vacant and subject to previous applications.
  
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• Police still probing death of Hexham teen Reagan Brown a year after her body was found in Leazes Park lake

  08-05-2025 02:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Two suspects arrested after 19-year-old from Hexham died remain under investigation
  
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• Inspectors concerned after assaults on staff and injured patients at NHS learning disability and autism wards

  08-05-2025 02:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Safety for staff and patients at in-patient autism and learning disability units has been criticised by inspectors.
  
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• How Newcastle celebrated VE Day 80 years ago when city turned red, white and blue and pubs drank dry

  08-05-2025 01:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  After six years of bitter conflict, VE Day on May 8, 1945, marked the end of the war in Europe
  
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• Gateshead RAF veteran shares memories of Second World War for first time on VE Day 80

  08-05-2025 01:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ted Rutherford, 99, was a gunner in the Royal Navy but didn't celebrate VE Day as his ship picked up hundreds of prisoners of war
  
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