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• Private hospital firm announces review of North East surgeon alleged to have left dad in 'constant pain'

  16-01-2026 21:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A number of patients of retired surgeon Leslie Irwin have been contacted after the private healthcare firm Spire launched a review
  
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• Northumberland Reform councillor in public clash with council’s top lawyer over council tax arrears

  16-01-2026 21:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Coun Barry Elliott was told to pay almost £40,000 worth of debts to the county council following a court appearance in November.
  
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• Map shows North East locations on M&S 'wishlist' as high street giant targets expansion

  16-01-2026 21:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Marks & Spencer has revealed a list of 500 possible sites for new and refurbished stores, which would double the size of its food business
  
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• EuroMillions results LIVE: Winning Lottery numbers for Friday, January 16

  16-01-2026 20:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The winning National Lottery numbers for tonight's EuroMillions and Thunderball draws
  
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• Seaham school urges parents to keep children indoors following warnings of 'serious unrest' after alleged petrol station murder

  16-01-2026 20:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  In a precautionary message to parents, seen by ChronicleLive, staff at Seaham Trinity Primary School suggested parents should "think carefully about where your children are playing after school"
  
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• Northumberland paedophile jailed after breaching court order and targeting children online

  16-01-2026 20:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Peter McAskill, of Berwick, used pseudonyms online to trick children online into believing he was their age
  
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• Prominent Gibside Hotel hits the market with up to £5m price tag

  16-01-2026 19:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 43-bedroom hotel is said to be a popular choice for weddings and events locally
  
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• Government waters down family farm tax proposals - what North East farmers need to know

  16-01-2026 19:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Government has rowed back on controversial plans to introduce inheritance tax on farmland. Previously exempt, the move caused fears family farms could be carved up to pay hefty tax bills.
  
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• Tributes paid to 'reliable, thoughtful and hard‑working' long-serving Gateshead councillor

  16-01-2026 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Both sides of the chamber came together this afternoon to express condolences on the passing of coun Tom Graham
  
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• Two people and a dog rescued by lifeboat after being cut off by the tide on Northumberland Coast

  16-01-2026 19:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Seahouses Lifeboat rescued the trio and transported them back to Seahouses Harbour
  
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• 'Disgusting' Newcastle accounts manager put family firm on brink of collapse by stealing £767,000

  16-01-2026 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Susanne Redhead has been jailed after she plundered huge amounts from the company she worked for and spent it on gambling
  
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• North East nurses 'vindicated' by tribunal ruling after trans changing room complaint

  16-01-2026 18:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Seven nurses at Darlington Memorial Hospital feel "vindicated" by an employment tribunal ruling which found they had been harassed by their employer after complaining about a trans colleague using the women's changing room
  
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• North East's 'radgiest pub' shut down by police amid claim staff have 'no control'

  16-01-2026 18:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The County pub in Walker has been served a one-month closure notice and will have its licence reviewed by Newcastle City Council next week
  
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• Body found in search for Philip Ryan after blue tent erected at Hartlepool Marina

  16-01-2026 18:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Cleveland Police confirmed that a body was found this afternoon
  
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• Northumbria Police officer found not guilty of stealing overpaid wages

  16-01-2026 18:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  PC Nicola Owen, of Whickham, was unanimously cleared of theft of £12,888 by jurors at Newcastle Crown Court
  
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• Body found in search for missing teenager Grace, who was swept out to sea

  16-01-2026 18:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Grace, 15, was with her mum Sarah Keeling, 45, when she got into trouble at sea, with her mum diving in after her to rescue her.
  
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• Updates as police find body of missing man Philip Ryan at Hartlepool Marina

  16-01-2026 18:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A body has been found by Cleveland Police search teams at an area of water off Maritime Avenue, Hartlepool Marina
  
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• 60-truck convoy send County Durham teen off on final journey

  16-01-2026 18:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  14-year-old Aaron Anderson absolutely loved trucks, and was said to "really come into his own" when visiting local truck shows with his family
  
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• Hundreds gather as 14-year-old lad with 'heart far bigger than his years' laid to rest

  16-01-2026 17:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United shirts were donned for the funeral of truck-loving Aaron Anderson, 14, who tragically died after a farm vehicle overturned
  
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• UK households with solar panels warned of £100 fine as warning issued

  16-01-2026 17:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Some people who have solar panels can choose to sell it back to the grid
  
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• Drivers urged to switch off six devices to avoid a common winter problem with cars

  16-01-2026 16:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  People are being asked to take certain steps to make sure their car continues to run when it's cold or risk having ‘flat battery blues’
  
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• Police divers join search for missing man with North East marina cordoned off

  16-01-2026 16:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police are continuing to search for Philip Ryan and are concentrating on the Hartlepool Marina area
  
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• 'The police have caused this mess': Northumbria Police PC denies theft of overpaid wages

  16-01-2026 16:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  PC Nicola Owen told jurors she has not acted dishonestly as her barrister blamed her superiors in Northumbria Police
  
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• What we know as man dies after being hit by car at Seaham petrol station sparking murder probe

  16-01-2026 16:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A vehicle is believed to have hit a pedestrian on the forecourt of the Esso garage with forensics investigating at the scene
  
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• Rachel Reeves pledge to make Leamside Line restoration 'stack up' after northern rail commitment

  16-01-2026 16:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Government has pledged support for the restoration of the Leamside railway line, but it will only open “subject to agreement of that business case and assurance that this delivers good value for money”
  
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• 'You don’t expect something like this in Seaham' - Residents stunned as murder probe launched

  16-01-2026 15:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A murder investigation is now under way with three people arrested in connection with the incident at the Esso garage
  
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• Teen plotted Southport copycat attack on dance school and Oasis gig jailed

  16-01-2026 14:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  McKenzie Morgan told friends of his plans to target a dance academy and an Oasis reunion concert in Cardiff
  
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• Police sting caught North East pervert who paid to watch sexual videos of children in the Philippines

  16-01-2026 14:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jamie Gibson, of Washington, was caught out in an online police sting
  
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• Tragedy as man dies at scene after being struck by three cars on North East road

  16-01-2026 14:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Trunk Road was closed for a number of hours after a man in his 50s was pronounced dead at the scene
  
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• Every UK driver issued warning as police to increase stops for roadside testing

  16-01-2026 14:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  More police officers may be spotted on the roads conducting tests on drivers in a bid to clampdown on drug-driving
  
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• Major crackdown on drink and drug driving in the North East sees 227 arrested

  16-01-2026 14:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Nearly 230 drivers were put in handcuffs over the festive period as part of a drink and drug driving crackdown by Northumbria Police
  
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• Full police statement as murder investigation launched after man in 20s dies and three arrested

  16-01-2026 13:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A vehicle is believed to have hit a pedestrian on the forecourt
  
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• Police and fire service descend on Newcastle street after 'smoke smell' report

  16-01-2026 13:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Both Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service and Northumbria Police were sent to Warwick Street in Heaton at around 10.30pm on Thursday night
  
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• Martin Lewis issues urgent HMRC warning to anyone with fixed rate savings account

  16-01-2026 13:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Personal finance expert said little known HMRC rule means savers could be hit with an unexpected tax bill
  
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• How to apply for Race Across the World with BBC show seeking northern contestants

  16-01-2026 13:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Entry opens for new BBC1 series and here's how to enter
  
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• When a cold or flu can become dangerous and you must contact your doctor

  16-01-2026 13:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  According to a health expert, the cold weather can have an impact on people with certain health conditions and they may find it harder to recover from common illnesses
  
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• North East nurses who made complaint about trans colleague suffered harassment, tribunal judge finds

  16-01-2026 12:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Eight Darlington nurses did suffer harassment after complaining over a trans colleague using changing facilities, a tribunal has found.
  
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• Major police investigation underway as Seaham garage and pub taped off after reported collision

  16-01-2026 12:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A blue forensic tent has been put up on the forecourt of the petrol station
  
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• UK households warned of major mould risk from item found in almost every home

  16-01-2026 12:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A new study has shown that one common household item is often overlooked in cleaning routines
  
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• Former deputy headteacher's confession during job interview led to police being called

  16-01-2026 12:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Richard Swinnerton was banned from teaching kids after previously admitting he had a 'sexual attraction towards children'
  
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• Steelworkers were having a laugh and messing around until dangerous 'prank' went wrong

  16-01-2026 11:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jordan Hall, 30, threw burning oil at his British Steel colleague which set him on fire during workplace 'horseplay'
  
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• The 'bold' and 'creative' North East mural nominated for a top award

  16-01-2026 11:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Chase mural, part of North Shields 800th celebration, is nominated for an international award of 2025
  
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• Pharmacist says inexpensive item can stop cold sore spread - 'always' use it

  16-01-2026 10:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Winter ailments can not only make you feel very unwell but they often spread easily
  
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• DWP rule change could have major impact on blue badge holders

  16-01-2026 10:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Department for Work and Pensions is reviewing eligibility criteria for the mobility component of PIP, which could have implications for Motability Scheme users and Blue Badge holders
  
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• Lloyds Bank gives free cash eligibility rules update to joint account customers

  16-01-2026 10:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The bank has explained what you need to do if you want to switch to Lloyds and get a joint account, and what the switching incentive rules are
  
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• Exact date UK petrol and diesel drivers face major change from next month

  16-01-2026 10:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The new scheme was confirmed in Rachel Reeves' Autumn Budget and will require fuel retailers to report real-time prices, helping motorists find the cheapest fuel
  
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• Free bus pass new government statement in full as major over 60s update issued

  16-01-2026 10:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Department for Transport has issued a statement on the issue of free bus travel for over 60s in England after a petition forced a debate in the House of Commons
  
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• Families invited to special adoption event as figures show 190 children waiting to be adopted in North East

  16-01-2026 10:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  ARC Adoption North East joins adoption agencies across the country to encourage families to consider adoption
  
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• All the PIP changes benefit claimants must report to DWP or risk payments being stopped

  16-01-2026 09:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The DWP warns you could be taken to court or have to pay a penalty if you give wrong information or do not report a change straight away
  
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• Snow maps show 51 UK cities to be hit by 400-mile blizzard - full list including North East

  16-01-2026 09:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  New weather charts show the UK could be hit by up to 77cm of snow in a 400-mile blizzard with Newcastle facing up to 33cm
  
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