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• Meet the 10-year-old Northumberland schoolboy on a mission to save families money this Christmas

  08-11-2026 14:17 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  Walter Pattison has set himself the challenge of rehoming as many Christmas jumpers as possible by the first weekend of December with his 'Big Christmas Jumper Swap'
  
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• Project Santa charity founder was banned driver when he gave fake name to police

  08-11-2026 13:43 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  Amit Bahanda, who is also a family court magistrate from Ponteland, said he didn't know he was disqualified when he got behind the wheel but a district judge rejected his claim
  
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• North East theatre project raising awareness of women's cancers is inspired by breast cancer heartbreak

  08-11-2026 13:35 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  Jojo Kirtley from Workie Ticket Theatre is highlighting the impact of women's cancers.
  
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• Andy Burnham says closer EU ties could help bring down cost of living

  08-11-2026 13:03 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  The Prime Minister is due to sign a series of deals with the EU on November 20 in Brussels focused on bringing down post-Brexit trade barriers on food and farming
  
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• Police chief says single North East force 'may make sense' as radical merger proposed

  08-11-2026 12:44 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  Chief Constables and politicians in the region have been responding to Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley's call to drastically cut the number of police force's in England and Wales
  
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• See inside Søstrene Grene's third North East store which has opened in Durham

  08-11-2026 11:58 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  After opening stores in Newcastle city centre and Metrocentre, Søstrene Grene has now arrived in Durham
  
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• The little known Newcastle fireworks display celebrating a huge festival which is 'open to all'

  08-11-2026 11:40 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  Diwali is the most important celebration in the Hindu religion, and the Hindu Temple in Newcastle will be putting on its long-running special event
  
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• Blue Badge eligibility rule change update as MPs raise concerns

  08-11-2026 11:23 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  There are 3.07 million valid Blue Badges held in England
  
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• As Mark Toney closes after 134 years, Tynesiders share memories of the iconic brand

  08-11-2026 11:22 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  The cafes on Newcastle’s Grainger Street and Percy Street were popular for many decades
  
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• Dry clothes faster indoors with Martin Lewis-approved item that saves you money

  08-11-2026 11:04 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  Martin Lewis has shared the one household essential that could make drying clothes indoors cheaper this winter - and save you relying on an expensive tumble dryer
  
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• Group helping North East sports stars of the future gets £83,000 backing

  08-11-2026 10:28 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  Sport Newcastle will help both groups and individuals to help them with the cost of sporting careers
  
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• North East mum and daughter targeted in 'absolutely horrendous' £56,000 life savings scam

  08-11-2026 10:23 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  Sandra Taylor-Warren, 46, and her mother Sue Taylor, 78, lost their £56,000 life savings to three rogue traders in a roof repair scam - but have now recovered the full amount from Nationwide
  
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• Byker groups set to re-open much-loved community centre closed since the pandemic

  08-11-2026 10:21 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  The community groups that want to breathe new lift into the building have received lottery support
  
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• North East nurse dies at 'second home' hospice where she cared for patients for 22 years

  08-11-2026 10:19 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  Pauline Morris spent 22 years caring for patients at Teesside Hospice before returning as a patient in her final weeks, with her daughter Genna now sharing her story as part of the Light Up A Life Christmas campaign
  
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• Andy Burnham issues statement after British citizen killed in Krakow shooting

  08-11-2026 09:59 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  Andy Burnham has said he is shocked and saddened after a British citizen was confirmed among the six people killed in a mass shooting in the Polish city of Krakow, with Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband also expressing his condolences
  
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• Children at risk of exploitation and abuse in unregulated North East children's homes

  08-11-2026 09:41 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  Durham Police and Crime Commissioner Joy Allen has warned of urgent risks to vulnerable children being placed in unregulated accommodation, including Airbnbs and rented properties, in County Durham.
  
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• Former North East Wilko plans secure £560,000 funding as part of town centre redevelopment

  08-11-2026 09:37 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  Darlington Borough Council's cabinet has approved a further £560,000 for town centre regeneration plans, which include 50,000 sq ft of new office space near the former Sports Direct site at East Street, now expanded to include the former Wilko building and car park
  
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• Tyneside council update on demolition 50 year old tower block as residents are relocated

  08-11-2026 09:26 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  Council chiefs have confirmed there is "no timetable for demolition" for Hebburn's last residential tower block, Durham Court, as work continues to rehouse residents.
  
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• EV drivers issued 'crime is adapting' warning as thefts soar by 48 per cent

  08-11-2026 06:53 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  Thefts of fully electric vehicles have jumped by 48%
  
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• 'Sadistic' Gateshead boyfriend bit chunks from girlfriend's face in 10-hour ordeal

  08-11-2026 06:45 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  Jealous Marc McAloon, from Felling, Gateshead, launched a brutal attack on his then-partner and was seen "smiling" at her as he subjected her to terrifying violence
  
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• Tyne Tunnel whistleblower claims he was dismissed by TT2 after raising safety concerns

  08-11-2026 06:31 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  Engineer Hanson Pottinger says he was dismissed by Tyne Tunnels operator TT2 after raising alleged safety, governance and regulatory concerns he claims could have cost the public up to £5m
  
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• Tyneside council warns parents over dangerous squishy toys after 1,500 fakes seized

  08-11-2026 02:36 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  South Tyneside Council has issued a safety alert over potentially dangerous 'squishy toys' after trading standards officers seized more than 1,500 counterfeit items on sale in the borough
  
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• Police launch daily patrols at 'blight' on the community North East care home after repeated break-ins

  08-11-2026 02:31 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  Police are patrolling derelict Feryemount House in Ferryhill every day after repeated break-ins at the County Durham property.
  
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• Inside a detached family home in 'sought-after' Newcastle location for sale at £535,000

  08-11-2026 02:29 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  The 'well-presented' five bedroom property is based in a 'sought-after' location within the 'desirable' residential area, and is being marketed by Goodfellows
  
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• Teeth buried in North Shields cemetery suggest climate shocks drove disease during Industrial Revolution

  08-11-2026 02:24 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  Durham University researchers analysed teeth from Coach Lane Quaker cemetery in North Shields and found climate shocks may have been a key factor in childhood vitamin D deficiency and rickets during the Industrial Revolution.
  
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• Behind the scenes as Newcastle NHS surgeons learn how to use robots transforming health care

  08-11-2026 02:11 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  NHS surgeons can now use robotics to carry out a whole range of surgeries.
  
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• North East map shows all of Historic England's 'At Risk' buildings in your area

  08-11-2026 01:53 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  Every year Historic England updates their Heritage at Risk Register to highlight the sites most at risk and most in need of safeguarding for the future
  
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• Wallsend stalker hid recording device under ex's bed then pinned her down by her throat

  08-11-2026 01:44 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  Michael Winder didn't like what he heard on the device, so attacked the victim, who he'd been in a long-term relationship with
  
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• Which DWP state pension payments won't get the triple lock boost from April 2027

  08-11-2026 01:33 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  The state pension triple lock will boost the basic state pension and new state pension from April 2027, but not all DWP state pension payments will rise in line with the triple lock increase
  
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• Banned radiographer who worked at two North East NHS trusts told regulator he hoped earthquake 'swallows you'

  08-11-2026 01:33 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  Kyle Harris has been struck off by the Health and Care Professions Tribunal Service
  
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• North East criminals locked up this week who will be spending Christmas behind bars

  08-11-2026 01:12 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  North East criminals who will be spending Christmas behind bars
  
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• Newcastle residents 'scared to leave homes' as arson attacks and vandalism cause 'significant concern'

  08-11-2026 01:10 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  Bricks have been thrown at buses, leading bus operator Stagecoach to withdraw services at night, and emergency services have been attacked
  
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