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• Washington paedophile shared child abuse images with other perverts and had extreme animal porn

  07-11-2025 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Iain Frizzle, 66, was jailed at Newcastle Crown Court after admitting distributing indecent images of children
  
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• Northumberland road closed following serious collision with large emergency response

  07-11-2025 21:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The A69 is expected to be closed for some time in both directions between Haltwhistle and Greenhead
  
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• Bridget Phillipson calls child poverty 'deep moral scar' amid pressure to end two-child benefit cap

  07-11-2025 20:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Campaigners have been pleading with Labour ministers to abolish the two-child benefit cap, which Bridget Phillipson said on Friday is "holding back" North East children
  
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• Angry locals voice concerns over plans for 24-hour slots casino in North Shields

  07-11-2025 20:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Locals have voiced their opposition against plans to install a slots casino on the Collingwood Centre site
  
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• Parents must have say on school closures, education secretary Bridget Phillipson says on North Tyneside trip

  07-11-2025 20:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Bridget Phillipson addressed controversial school closure and merger plans in North Tyneside during a visit to Battle Hill on Friday, amid warnings of empty classrooms across the country
  
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• Two primary needs account for over half of Northumberland's education plans amid rapid rise

  07-11-2025 20:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The council has been working on a new special educational needs strategy for the next three years
  
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• EuroMillions results LIVE: Winning Lottery numbers for Friday, November 7

  07-11-2025 20:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The winning EuroMillions and National Lottery Thunderball numbers for Friday, November 7 - live breaking updates below
  
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• Schoolboy, 10, gives up half-term treat to help feed homeless in Newcastle city centre

  07-11-2025 19:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Caleb Blench, aged 10, delivered hot food and bottles of juice to two homeless men before using his own money to buy one of them a blanket
  
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• North East Army veteran celebrates 100th birthday ahead of Remembrance Sunday

  07-11-2025 19:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Lewis Scott said his family are 'the best thing that’s ever happened to me'
  
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• Ex-Newcastle United player Joey Barton convicted after grossly offensive social media posts

  07-11-2025 19:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A jury at Liverpool Crown Court said Barton crossed the line between free speech and a crime for his posts on X
  
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• 5-year-old boy attacked by dog off the lead in Yorkshire park

  07-11-2025 18:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The boy was taken to hospital for treatment, and it is believed his injuries could cause lasting physical scars
  
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• New nurseries in North East schools can make 'big difference' in closing education gap

  07-11-2025 18:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Bridget Phillipson was at Battle Hill Primary School on Friday to open a new nursery space, as the Government seeks to boost childcare access for parents
  
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• Speed limit to be reduced on Northumberland main road to accommodate new cycle path

  07-11-2025 18:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Current proposals would see the limit reduced from 60mph to 50mph
  
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• 'Unacceptable and will not be tolerated' - Mayor's message in aftermath of Meadow Well Bonfire Night chaos

  07-11-2025 18:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  North Tyneside Mayor Karen Clark has defended the law abiding locals of Meadow Well amid shocking scenes on Wednesday night.
  
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• Pair convicted after North East child left with fractured skull and significant brain injury

  07-11-2025 18:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A court heard the child was left with catastrophic injuries requiring a section of skull to be temporarily removed
  
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• Council ‘committed’ to extending Northumberland Line railway to Newbiggin

  07-11-2025 18:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The town's station closed in the 1960s
  
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• Parents fear threatened Northumberland first schools will close despite stiff opposition

  07-11-2025 18:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The trust that runs the schools blames falling birth rates for the proposals to close the schools
  
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• Organised crime group jailed for 24 years after drugs conspiracy in North East

  07-11-2025 17:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gaetano Manco, Ross McMullen and Jason Campbell have been jailed after the illicit cocaine scheme was uncovered by officers
  
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• Cheryl makes 'rare public appearance' to party with Jade Thirlwall at star-studded bash

  07-11-2025 17:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Cheryl and Jade Thirlwall were both in attendance at the Harpers Bazaar awards in London on Thursday night
  
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• Professor gives evidence on changing room 'sensitivity' in North East transgender nurse tribunal

  07-11-2025 17:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Professor Phoenix was the last witness to give evidence as seven nurses bring claim against County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
  
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• Two people taken to hospital after North East crash after air ambulance called

  07-11-2025 16:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Two people were rushed to hospital after a crash in Washington that saw the air ambulance helicopter called
  
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• Council says Newcastle SEND school travel cuts U-turn 'sustainable' despite cost warning

  07-11-2025 16:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle City Council dropped plans to end its provision of free home to school transport for all post-16 school pupils with special educational needs and disabilities last month
  
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• Strictly Come Dancing's Claudia Winkleman 'set to be replaced' on BBC show by Traitors star

  07-11-2025 16:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A shock contender has emerged to be one of the new Strictly Come Dancing presenters after the Celebrity Traitors final
  
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• ITV I'm A Celebrity 2025 line-up 'leaked' as full list of stars revealed

  07-11-2025 15:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The I'm A Celebrity 2025 line-up has reportedly been 'leaked' by the Sun ahead of the show's launch
  
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• Man arrested on suspicion of arson over County Durham house fire

  07-11-2025 15:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A man in his 20s remains in police custody
  
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• Statistical Preview: Gateshead vs Solihull Moors - Solihull Moors FC

  07-11-2025 15:36 via news.google.com
  Statistical Preview: Gateshead vs Solihull Moors  Solihull Moors FC
  
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• Met Office early White Christmas verdict and areas most likely to see snow

  07-11-2025 15:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The chances of a White Christmas in the UK have been calculated - with some regions more likely to see snow on December 25 than others
  
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• Lloyds Bank announces UK 'first' in major change for 21 million customers

  07-11-2025 15:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The new AI financial assistant will provide 24/7 personalised financial coaching and work as a financial companion, the bank says
  
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• Full list of seven UK driving changes Rachel Reeves is set to make this month

  07-11-2025 15:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Government is set to include plans to introduce a new pay-per-mile tax for electric vehicles (EVs) in the Autumn Budget. Here are seven changes that could be coming for drivers
  
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• Police hunt wanted Newcastle man thought to be 'evading arrest'

  07-11-2025 14:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Anthony Pentland is wanted by police and they say he has connections across Tyneside
  
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• Thousands of oysters released into North Sea on special 'UK first' reef cubes

  07-11-2025 14:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It is hoped that the oyster 'cubes' will restore the near-extinct native species to UK waters
  
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• DVLA introduces major rule change for some drivers with diabetes from today

  07-11-2025 14:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The DVLA has announced a major change for some drivers who suffer from diabetes
  
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• TSB tells millions of customers to do one thing before Monday as deadline nears

  07-11-2025 13:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The banking giant has issued a warning to millions of its customers
  
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• North East drug mule gran Lindsay Sandiford arrives back to UK after 12 years on death row in Bali

  07-11-2025 13:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sandiford, who was 56 at the time of her arrest, confessed to drug smuggling in Indonesia in 2012.
  
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• DWP issues warning to state pensioners who 'must act' or lose payments

  07-11-2025 13:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has issued a warning to two groups of state pensioners who will need to take action to get their Winter Fuel Payment
  
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• UK drivers who do 10,000 miles a year face £300 charge in major rule change

  07-11-2025 13:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The new tax would come into effect in 2028 and could be announced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves at the Budget later this month
  
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• When DWP benefits are expected to hit bank accounts in December in huge shake-up

  07-11-2025 13:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Many people will see the date their benefit, including Universal Credit and PIP, is paid on change in December due to Christmas
  
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• Lidl to introduce major change in UK stores that could save time at the checkout

  07-11-2025 13:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Lidl is planning to roll out a big change to stores that could see shoppers use scan and shop handsets
  
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• Vera’s Brenda Blethyn shares real reason she almost turned down major role

  07-11-2025 13:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Vera star Brenda Blethyn appeared on ITV This Morning on Friday ahead of her new film and spoke about the ITV drama too
  
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• North East councillor cleared after 'wrestling match' fight at parish meeting

  07-11-2025 13:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A hearing was told that Cllr Colin Pease was left with 'scratches and blood on his face' and his 'glasses were broken' during the incident with Cllr David Darling
  
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• Exact start date drivers will be forced to pay 3p pay-per-mile car tax

  07-11-2025 13:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to announce a 3p-per-mile car tax that will hit electric car owners - and the scheme is due to take effect from 2028 following a public consultation
  
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• Tesco shoppers notice '£120 charge' as supermarket issues statement

  07-11-2025 12:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Tesco has issued an important update for its customers in the UK
  
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• DWP could 'strip' PIP payments from those with 'lower-level' disabilities

  07-11-2025 12:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The DWP has been urged to reform Personal Independence Payment to EXCLUDE people with certain lower-level disabilities and conditions, it has been warned
  
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• Budget 'to make life significantly worse for 34pc of people' on November 26

  07-11-2025 12:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Income Tax rises and personal allowance tax changes look set to be among the changes announced this month
  
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• Plans for 299 North East homes given green light after council warned it needs to build more

  07-11-2025 12:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The plans have been approved after planners were told the area has an outstanding housing need
  
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• Mayor warns anyone involved in Meadow Well 'fireworks war zone' could face eviction or injunctions

  07-11-2025 12:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Anyone identified as responsible for the frightening scenes in Meadow Well on Bonfire Night could see tenancy enforcement action if they live in a council house
  
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• DWP update on bank account 'monitor' policy to tackle fraud

  07-11-2025 12:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Accountability) Bill will allow the DWP access to bank statements from benefit claimants
  
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• HMRC warning for millions of social media users who could face £1,000 fine

  07-11-2025 12:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  New research has found that four in ten social media users have received money or free gifts in return for their posts - but many may not be aware of the tax implications
  
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• UKHSA warns 5 million Brits are 'at risk' of dying from serious illness this winter

  07-11-2025 11:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Less than half of eligible under 65s had a vital vaccine last year
  
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• Business event on culture and tourism to be held at stunning rooftop restaurant - The Northern Echo

  07-11-2025 11:39 via news.google.com
  Business event on culture and tourism to be held at stunning rooftop restaurant  The Northern Echo
  
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