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• Amiodarone caution as medication could cause 'blue man syndrome'

  31-01-2026 22:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  This heart medication that can cause blue-grey facial discolouration when exposed to sunlight
  
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• Snow maps show when UK will face twin blizzards in 48 hour weather blast

  31-01-2026 21:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Weather maps suggest two snow systems could hit the UK on February 13 and 15, with the Scottish Highlands potentially seeing up to 14 inches and the North East also hit
  
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• DWP bank account checks for Universal Credit, Pension Credit and ESA after February 27

  31-01-2026 21:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Department for Work and Pensions will roll out bank account checks on Universal Credit, Pension Credit and ESA after a consultation ending February 27, 2026.
  
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• TSB warns of 'devastating' scam costing victims £7,500 each - the red flags to look out for

  31-01-2026 21:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The bank has warned that romance scammers ramped up their operations in the first half of 2025, with almost 3,000 Brits collectively being scammed out of £20.5million
  
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• Millions of households to get £150 energy discount - all you need to know

  31-01-2026 20:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Millions of families will receive the Warm Home Discount every winter for the rest of the decade after the scheme was expanded until 2030/31
  
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• Boss reveals simple 'coffee cup trick' when hiring that jobseekers need to know

  31-01-2026 20:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The test could mean the difference between having a job or not.
  
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• Expert advice to keep your car safe with a simple wing mirror test

  31-01-2026 20:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Car theft is a major crime issue, as drivers struggle to keep up
  
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• UK could see driverless cars by September as US firm hopes to run taxis in major city

  31-01-2026 20:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The cars have proved popular in cities across the United States
  
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• Lotto results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for Saturday, January 31

  31-01-2026 20:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The winning National Lottery numbers for tonight's Lotto and Thunderball draws
  
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• 'Fabulous' sea swimming helped Tyneside dad's mental health after wife's cancer diagnosis

  31-01-2026 19:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Davey Longstaff, 53, took up sea swimming at Cullercoats and says it massively improved his mental health
  
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• Masked Singer's Can of Worms exposed as boyband star as 'hidden' clue clocked by ITV viewers

  31-01-2026 19:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Can of Worms was back to perform again on Saturday night's episode of The Masked Singer as another double elimination loomed
  
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• Masked Singer's Moth has identity '100% confirmed' as all bets off and pop icon goes silent

  31-01-2026 19:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The star heavily tipped to be Moth on The Masked Singer has been noticeably absent from social media
  
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• Prolific Newcastle thief back in jail for stealing £700-worth of butter and food in two days

  31-01-2026 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Colin French, who has 106 offences for theft alone on his record, targeted Sainsbury's four times in 24 hours
  
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• Newcastle woman in court accused of tampering with evidence during a rape investigation

  31-01-2026 18:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Shirley Emary, who gave her name as Swan, is alleged to have perverted the course of justice after a relative of her was charged with rape
  
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• End Furniture Poverty director speaks on 'hidden' North East crisis

  31-01-2026 18:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Furniture poverty affects around 1 in 10 people in the UK, with millions going without basic necessities
  
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• Man in court after suspected assaults and robbery at Newcastle's Haymarket

  31-01-2026 18:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gary Beaton is accused of targeting three people as they slept in the bus station
  
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• Darts Marathon challenge held in Whitley Bay Pub to raise money for Macmillan

  31-01-2026 17:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Whitley Bay pub locals are taking on a 'Dartsathon' to raise money for Macmillan
  
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• This Morning expert says people need to check 5 digit code on January 2026 payslip

  31-01-2026 17:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Consumer expert appeared on ITV's This Morning and added if people miss a change 'it's likely that you're paying far more ta,'
  
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• 'I had a stroke at 29 and thought I was going to die'

  31-01-2026 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Stephen Raistrick lost his ability to walk and talk after suffering a stroke with no warning signs
  
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• Food hygiene ratings for each Chinatown restaurant as Newcastle prepares for Chinese New Year

  31-01-2026 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The restaurants on Stowell Street in Newcastle city centre are rated below, according to the Food Standards Agency
  
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• Teenage driver found with drugs in car with fake number plates in Newcastle police pursuit

  31-01-2026 16:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Kamogelo Tshukudu also refused to provide a blood sample
  
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• How much the TV licence could go up by in April as cost nears £200

  31-01-2026 15:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The cost of the TV licence is a hotly debated topic among constituents and politicians alike
  
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• How do I vote in the Gateshead May 2026 local council elections? - BBC

  31-01-2026 15:03 via news.google.com
  How do I vote in the Gateshead May 2026 local council elections?  BBC
  
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• DWP encourages people to claim one benefit as changes made to application

  31-01-2026 14:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The announcement comes from the permanent secretary at the DWP
  
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• Health chief's warning as almost one in four North East households can't afford adequate food

  31-01-2026 13:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle and Gateshead public health chief Alice Wiseman has warned that food inequality is driving “unmanageable healthcare demands on the NHS”
  
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• Northumberland pub 'didn't expect' to be in top 10 gastropub list for first time

  31-01-2026 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Rat Inn was voted the UK's eighth best gastropub at a ceremony in London on Monday
  
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• Illegal immigrant caught operating large Gateshead cannabis farm with 350 plants - Chronicle Live

  31-01-2026 13:00 via news.google.com
  Illegal immigrant caught operating large Gateshead cannabis farm with 350 plants  Chronicle Live
  
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• Illegal immigrant caught operating large Gateshead cannabis farm with 350 plants

  31-01-2026 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sabian Bejdo was growing the drug in rooms throughout a property
  
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• The dramatic end of a much-loved Tyneside seaside landmark 30 years ago 

  31-01-2026 12:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Tynemouth Plaza was a popular leisure venue from 1878 until 1996, when it was destroyed by fire
  
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• Newcastle Red Bulls say progress made since takeover despite continued losses

  31-01-2026 12:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The newly acquired club says "the future is positive, both on and off the field"
  
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• Minister says NHS cash too focused on hospitals as top North East GP calls for 'more bums on seats'

  31-01-2026 12:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Labour health minister Karin Smyth said during a visit to the Metrocentre this week that had been a “shift in the wrong way” that had left the primary care system under strain
  
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• Gateshead thief banned from Greggs after targeting store seven times in month - Yahoo News UK

  31-01-2026 12:23 via news.google.com
  Gateshead thief banned from Greggs after targeting store seven times in month  Yahoo News UK
  
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• Gateshead thief banned from Greggs after targeting store seven times in month

  31-01-2026 12:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  David Walton, who has 104 offences on his lengthy record and was on licence from prison, stole a total of £112.05-worth of food items over Christmas and New Year
  
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• Full list of 59 cars to face £5,690 car tax in April 2026 including Mercedes and BMW

  31-01-2026 11:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Cars from 24 manufacturers face huge first-year VED tax from April 2026, affecting high-emission vehicles from brands including Ford, BMW, Mercedes and Toyota
  
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• Neglected dog looking for new home after months of rehabilitation in North East shelter

  31-01-2026 11:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Three-year-old Lilo has had months of rehabilitation
  
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• Geordie-themed drinks firm partners with Lumo and Newcastle Frontrunners to fight 'war on plastic'

  31-01-2026 11:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  WATA, which has created cans for celebrities like Ant and Dec, is part of the exciting collaboration
  
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• Five signs of damage on your UK passport that could stop you from travelling

  31-01-2026 11:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Tourists with a damaged passport may not be able to travel with it - here's what you need to look out for on your document
  
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• Fiancée of North East 'Superman' set for 100 mile challenge with beloved dog after his tragic death

  31-01-2026 11:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Lauren Wall is teaming up with her Pitsky Lola to take on the mammoth task throughout February
  
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• HMRC instant £100 fine warning from midnight for millions of people as deadline approaches

  31-01-2026 10:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The deadline is midnight on January 31 - miss it and you will be hit with a £100 fine from HMRC
  
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• High street bank NatWest closes 32 branches - full list includes North East

  31-01-2026 10:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The bank had initially said it would only close seven branches this year.
  
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• Alcohol price to rise on February 1 as UK duty increases from Budget imposed

  31-01-2026 09:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The increase will be hard on pubs and other venues, despite business rates win days ago
  
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• Government updates on 'blanket restrictions' for young drivers as Northern Ireland acts

  31-01-2026 07:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The government has set out its position for drivers in England, Scotland and Wales as Northern Ireland moves ahead with graduated driving licences
  
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• Eight planning applications in Gateshead this week in your neighbourhood - Chronicle Live

  31-01-2026 02:01 via news.google.com
  Eight planning applications in Gateshead this week in your neighbourhood  Chronicle Live
  
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• Eight planning applications in Gateshead this week in your neighbourhood

  31-01-2026 02:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  This week's planning applicaiton wrap-ups for the Gateshead area.
  
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• 'Treating myself to a glass of wine gave me neck pain - but I never dreamed it was cancer'

  31-01-2026 02:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Hollie Thursby lost her own mother to a form of cancer when she was just 10, now she is determined her sons won't have to deal with life without her
  
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• Inside 'excellent' Northumberland family home up for sale at £875,000

  31-01-2026 01:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The six-bedroom detached property in Morpeth which is marketed by Brunton Residential occupies an acre plot
  
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• Full list of product recalls in January 2026 including Tesco, Lidl and Sainsbury's

  31-01-2026 01:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The recall notices were issued throughout the month for varying retailers
  
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• Full list of product recalls in January 2026 from shampoo to baby formula

  31-01-2026 01:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The recall notices were issued throughout the month for varying retailers
  
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• Speed cameras planned for major route as drivers look to avoid A1 congestion

  31-01-2026 01:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Traffic on the road has increased in recent years as drivers look to avoid bottlenecks on the A1
  
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• The latest North East Postcode Lottery winners as neighbours Northumberland and Whitley Bay receive prizes

  31-01-2026 01:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Residents of these North East areas who play the national game have won at least a thousand pound prize per ticket
  
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