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• Driver admits causing death of 'loving' North East teen in crash between motorbike and HGV

  16-09-2026 18:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gabriel Horsley-Ling has pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving after 19-year-old Carla Scown died in a motorbike and HGV crash on Yarm Road, Darlington, in February 2024
  
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• North East rapist who preyed on three vulnerable girls locked up for 13 years

  16-09-2026 18:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Harrison Strange, 21, sexually abused two girls when he was on bail after his arrest for the first rape
  
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• Three more councillors resign from Reform group on Durham County Council

  16-09-2026 18:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Reform now has a majority of three on the council, though it remains the largest single political group
  
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• Thieves jailed for Heathrow Airport tear gas attack that left victims 'vomiting blood'

  16-09-2026 17:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The four men sprayed a substance believed to be CS gas into a lift at Heathrow's Terminal 3
  
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• CCTV footage shows moment cars were doused in petrol and set alight in North East street

  16-09-2026 17:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Flames tore through three cars leaving burnt-out shells just metres from family homes as residents fear further petrol bomb attacks
  
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• Little Mix star Jade Thirlwall feels 'seen and understood' after revealing rare health condition

  16-09-2026 17:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Little Mix singer Jade Thirlwall has opened up about her rare no-burp syndrome condition, R-CPD, saying she is 'sick of people commenting on my weight'
  
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• Nine Stagecoach bus services to be diverted due to safety concerns in one area of Newcastle

  16-09-2026 17:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Nine Stagecoach services will be diverted in the Blakelaw area from 6.30pm until the end of service
  
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• 'All we see is the mayor' – Boss defends Kim McGuinness social media as others told to 'step up'

  16-09-2026 16:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A leading councillor accused North East mayoral authority bosses on Tuesday of putting too much focus on Kim McGuinness in their communication with the public
  
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• Neighbours' gun fears on quiet Fenham street as three firearms suspects arrested

  16-09-2026 15:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Searches are being carried out on Henshaw Place after car allegedly shot at on Monday
  
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• Meghan Markle phone number leak from school parents' WhatsApp chat sparks security alert

  16-09-2026 14:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Duchess of Sussex's private mobile number was inadvertently exposed through a school parents' WhatsApp group, with a screenshot from the chat circulating widely online
  
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• CCTV shows missing three-year-old Noah Woods moments before disappearing

  16-09-2026 14:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Noah Woods, 3, was last seen at 3pm on Tuesday when he became separated from a relative after visiting the playground in Merriam Close, Brantham, near Manningtree
  
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• Fenham shooting investigation LIVE: Three arrested as search teams comb the scene

  16-09-2026 14:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A police cordon remains in place on the Newcastle street. Follow for updates
  
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• Car smashes into Newcastle home as police investigation launched and man arrested

  16-09-2026 14:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police are working to identify anyone else that might be involved after one man was arrested
  
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• Cheryl and Kelly Rowland surprise fans in club as filming for The Voice UK starts

  16-09-2026 14:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Voice UK's new judges Cheryl and Kelly Rowland made a surprise appearance at Via on Canal Street in Manchester as filming for the ITV series kicked off
  
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• All the Fenham shooting investigation key details as specialist teams remain at scene two days on

  16-09-2026 13:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A major investigation has been launched after a 'suspected firearm discharged' on Monday
  
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• Key details after man found with 'stab injuries' in Meadow Well street

  16-09-2026 13:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A police investigation has been launched after a man was found seriously injured near to Meadow Well Metro station on Tuesday
  
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• Everything you need to know about Alan Shearer's one-off show and how to get tickets for the event

  16-09-2026 12:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The show, which is hosted by Gary Lineker, will take place in London next month
  
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• 'I tried every new Greggs item and one I thought I'd hate left me hooked'

  16-09-2026 12:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Kai Fleet spent £23 on one Greggs order to try the new menu on the day it dropped
  
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• Father of missing boy, 3, issues desperate plea as search continues

  16-09-2026 12:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Noah Woods was last seen at around 3pm on Tuesday after becoming separated from a relative at a playground in Brantham, Suffolk
  
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• Police hunt launched after man found with 'serious' stab injuries in Meadow Well

  16-09-2026 12:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A man in his 30s was found injured in Meadow Well on Tuesday afternoon. Police are now looking to locate anyone who was involved.
  
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• SHEARER 30 YEARS: Toon legend to share story of his career in one-off show hosted by Gary Lineker

  16-09-2026 12:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The special live show will take place at the Lightroom in London next month
  
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• Fenham shooting investigation LIVE: Specialist police search teams comb the scene as cordon remains

  16-09-2026 12:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A police cordon remains in place on the Newcastle street. Follow for updates
  
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• WATCH: Plane ceiling collapses as passengers scream during Iran emergency landing

  16-09-2026 12:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Sepehran Airlines service was forced to make an emergency return to Mashhad after a reported technical malfunction on Tuesday (September 15)
  
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• Passengers scream as plane ceiling collapses during emergency landing

  16-09-2026 12:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Sepehran Airlines service was forced to make an emergency return to Mashhad after a reported technical malfunction on Tuesday (September 15)
  
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• Woman left with 'life-threatening' injuries from collision on Northumberland road

  16-09-2026 11:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Officers are appealing for witnesses of a collision involving a car and a pedestrian on the A69 to come forward
  
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• Meadow Well police incident LIVE: Updates after man found 'seriously injured' in street near Metro station

  16-09-2026 11:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police have launched an investigation after an incident in the Meadowell area of North Shields
  
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• Two teenage motorbikers in hospital with 'serious injuries' after North East crash

  16-09-2026 11:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Two teenagers remain in hospital after a motorbike crash on Monday night
  
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• Village votes for 'independence' from UK after asylum seeker housing plan

  16-09-2026 10:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The people of Piddington have voted overwhelmingly in favour of symbolic 'independence' from the UK
  
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• Fenham shooting investigation LIVE: Cordon remains in place after 'suspected firearm discharged

  16-09-2026 10:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A police cordon remains in place on the Newcastle street. Follow for updates
  
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• Lawyer warns anyone with side-hustle 'you're running a business'

  16-09-2026 09:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  If you are selling goods or services with the intention of making a profit you are automatically considered to be a sole trader
  
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• North East widow fighting cancer stunned by neighbours' email about her garden

  16-09-2026 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Philippa Smith says "snobby" neighbours in her Grade 1 listed property in Berwick complained about her "messy" garden, prompting the building's management company to send an email about it
  
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• Police issue new image of missing non-verbal boy Noah, 3

  16-09-2026 08:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Noah was last seen in a playground in Suffolk where he became separated from his family
  
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• ITV This Morning expert on way 'not many know' for £180 TV licence refund

  16-09-2026 05:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Consumer adviser Grace Forell outlined circumstances where viewers are owed money and detailed the steps to reclaim it
  
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• Plans emerge for up to 300 new homes in popular Northumberland seaside town

  16-09-2026 01:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  An outline planning permission is expected to be submitted later this year
  
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• Farming Northumberland council leader warns food security is 'hugely important' amid falling production

  16-09-2026 01:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ongoing wars and drought issues have pushed food prices up
  
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• North East mayor set to move into 'problem' council-owned offices in line for £10m revamp

  16-09-2026 01:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle City Council confirmed earlier this year that it would spend up to £10 million renovating The Core, which the North East mayor's office is now poised to move into
  
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• Northern confirms new rule for North East train passengers with mobility scooters

  16-09-2026 01:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Train passengers who currently have mobility scooter permits with Northern are being contacted about the change
  
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• Gateshead drug dealer who made £185,000 ordered to pay back just £8,000 of dirty cash

  16-09-2026 01:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Paul Hogarth, of Gateshead, was jailed after trying to jump out of a window and flushing drugs down a sink during a police raid
  
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• Nissan Sunderland to get £170m investment to produce new model

  16-09-2026 01:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Nissan Kicks will become the fourth model being produced in the North East, with the boost for the plant coming in its 40th anniversary year
  
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