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• "It costs around £900 to get back home" - Gazza's heartbreaking Christmas confession about leaving his family

  25-12-2025 19:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Football legend Paul Gascoigne has said his family don't drink around him at Christmas due to his alcohol addiction, so he leaves them to 'get on with it'
  
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• The 'powerhouse' North East dad who has been carer for son with brain injury for 21 years

  25-12-2025 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Stanley dad John Caulfield has been honoured for his dedication to the charity Headway County Durham
  
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• Angela Rayner tipped as potential PM as Keir Starmer faces leadership challenges

  25-12-2025 18:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Angela Rayner has been tipped to become the next Prime Minister as Keir Starmer fights to remain Labour leader amid speculation of a leadership challenge
  
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• TV star Denise Welch praises Northumberland pub for 'the most amazing Christmas Dinner'

  25-12-2025 18:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The actress posted about the visit on social media
  
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• Elderly woman in her 80s dies on Christmas Day after 'serious assault' at flat

  25-12-2025 18:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A woman aged in her 80s died on Christmas Day following a serious assault inside a flat
  
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• Owner of Newcastle convenience store helps those in need on Christmas Day

  25-12-2025 17:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sheraz Awan gives away free loaves of bread as well as bags of clothing
  
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• Tesco shoppers claim Christmas 'ruined' by 'manky' turkeys

  25-12-2025 17:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Several families have complained about the quality of Tesco Christmas turkeys, with some customers claiming the meat was 'rancid' despite being in date
  
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• Two men believed missing in sea after people get into difficulty on Christmas Day

  25-12-2025 17:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Emergency services were called to the beach following concerns for people in the water and a number of people were safely recovered to shore
  
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• 'The best present to receive' Parents across the North East welcome beautiful babies on Christmas Day

  25-12-2025 16:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Chronicle Live speaks to the parents of babies welcomed into the world on December 25, 2025
  
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• King Charles issues touching tribute to wartime heroes in Christmas speech

  25-12-2025 16:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  King Charles used his Christmas message to urge the nation to 'never lose sight' of the values of the Second World War, including 'courage and sacrifice'
  
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• Hundreds of theatregoers walk out of Wizard of Oz show slammed as 'atrocious'

  25-12-2025 15:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Theatregoers have demanded refunds after complaining about inappropriate content and poor production quality
  
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• Princess Charlotte looks like mini Queen as she hugs well-wishers at Sandringham

  25-12-2025 15:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Princess Charlotte joined her parents and siblings for the annual Christmas Day church service in Sandringham and the young royal was on hand to greet the crowds who had turned out to meet the family
  
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• Met Office North East festive weather forecast for Boxing Day to New Year

  25-12-2025 14:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Forecasters have said that the New Year could bring 'wintry hazards' to parts of the country following a dry and settled Christmas period
  
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• North East pub forced to close on Christmas Day due to police incident

  25-12-2025 14:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Queens Head had a police van parked outside on Christmas morning as it told customers it would be closed all day
  
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• Who will replace Tess and Claudia on Strictly? Star confirmed to be 'in the mix' for BBC job

  25-12-2025 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A big name from the BBC and an ex Strictly Come Dancing star is said to be in line to replace Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman
  
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• North East charity gears up to raise £80,000 with the regions Christmas trees

  25-12-2025 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A North East charity is gearing up to raise £80,000 by collecting and recycling Christmas trees across the North East
  
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• Newcastle Hospice gardens transformed into Winter Wonderland by staff spreading festive cheer

  25-12-2025 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Maintenance team have transformed the Marie Curie Hospice gardens which is decked out with Santa's workshop, a replica Coca Cola truck and more
  
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• I went to a Tyneside Christmas community meal and realised what the festive season is all about

  25-12-2025 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  YMCA North Tyneside hosted a Christmas community meal in a safe, warm and joyful space for those who needed it most
  
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• Try our Christmas quiz to test your knowledge on festive films, music and food

  25-12-2025 12:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We have put together 15 questions all about some of the most iconic things about Christmas - how many can you get right?
  
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• Over 1,000 pubs have now banned Labour MPs as tax protest escalates

  25-12-2025 11:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  More than 1,000 pubs have now banned Labour MPs from being served as part of a mass protest against tax hikes
  
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• 21 pictures as Christmas Day dippers brave the winter sea at Cullercoats Bay

  25-12-2025 11:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Swimmers were decked out in Santa hats as they braved the sea on Christmas morning
  
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• Bin man's warning as Christmas wrapping paper recycling rules and scrunch test explained

  25-12-2025 11:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A bin man has issued a warning to anyone throwing away wrapping paper, cards and gift bags this month
  
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• Family 'extremely disappointed' after pub cancels Christmas Day booking

  25-12-2025 11:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A family had booked a table for Christmas Day in September, continuing a five-year tradition, but discovered their booking had been cancelled during venue renovations
  
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• The heartbreaking stories of two dogs spending Christmas in North East kennels

  25-12-2025 11:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Glenn Mayoll Operations Manager for the RSPCA says there has been an "epidemic of cruelty, abandonment and neglect cases this year"
  
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• Heart surgery survivor creates 'magical memories' for children in hospital at Christmas

  25-12-2025 11:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Calli Tully, 28, has dedicated years of her life to children who are in hospital over the festive period, as she was back in 2014
  
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• Tyneside man taking on freezing festive sea dips to raise money for a good cause

  25-12-2025 10:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dan Wales-Hart was at Cullercoats Bay on Christmas morning as part of a fundraising challenge for Prostate Cancer Research
  
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• Dentist warns one festive drink can damage your teeth and turn them yellow

  25-12-2025 09:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A dentist has warned that Prosecco could be damaging your teeth and causing discolouration this festive season
  
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• President Trump mocked for discussing election wins during NORAD Santa tracking calls with children

  25-12-2025 09:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump answered NORAD Santa Tracker calls on Christmas Eve, with the President discussing his Pennsylvania and Oklahoma election victories with children calling about Santa
  
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• Gateshead vs Carlisle United - Carlisle United Football Club

  25-12-2025 09:00
  Gateshead vs Carlisle United  Carlisle United Football Club
  
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• Princess of Wales and Charlotte perform together on the piano for royal carol concert

  25-12-2025 08:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Princess of Wales and Princess Charlotte performed together on the piano for Kate's Together at Christmas carol concert
  
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• I asked AI to help plan my Christmas dinner and one suggestion was blasphemy

  25-12-2025 06:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  From the traditional to the downright bizarre, here's what ChatGPT thinks we should all be cooking this Christmas Day
  
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• How our local healthcare workers make the holidays special for patients in the North East

  25-12-2025 06:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Christmas can feel very different for some people across the North East, but local healthcare staff members have stepped up
  
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• The People's Kitchen on Christmas Day - a 'friendly' festive meal served by 'selfless' volunteers

  25-12-2025 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Newcastle city centre charity will once again be celebrating with its friends today, as a lot of hard work had been put in ahead of December 25
  
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• North East NHS hero to serve food in local hospital for 25th year in a row and 'absolutely loves it'

  25-12-2025 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Kim Ashcroft is working her 25th Christmas Day in a row this week at North Tyneside General Hospital.
  
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• How Newcastle United and Sunderland men aided the development of Gateshead star Kenton Richardson - Sunderland Echo

  25-12-2025 06:00
  How Newcastle United and Sunderland men aided the development of Gateshead star Kenton Richardson  Sunderland Echo
  
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