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• British Typhoo tea firm collapses into administration putting more than 100 jobs at risk

  28-11-2024 16:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The company, which is one of the UK's oldest tea companies, filed a notice on Wednesday that it had appointed administrators after two weeks of efforts to find creditors to pay back its debts
  
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• Nurdles wash up on beaches 30 miles south of Port of Tyne ship collision

  27-08-2026 14:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Council officers are now liaising with partner organisations and volunteer groups on the removal of the pellets and to help minimise any potential environmental impact
  
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• North East Dolly Parton tribute artist 'heartbroken' after music icon's death

  27-08-2026 13:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dolly Parton has died aged 80 following a brief battle with cancer, leading to tributes from across the globe to the country music superstar
  
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• Leazes Park repair plans finally emerge after 2024 damage – but spark new fears over its 'demise'

  27-08-2026 13:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle City Council has announced plans to repair damage suffered at the historic Leazes Park more than two years ago, but the proposals have reignited a row over the listed site's future
  
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• Woman's 'panic' as suitcase containing fiancé's ashes taken from train by mistake

  27-08-2026 13:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A passenger travelling from Newcastle took the suitcase containing Gavin's ashes from the luggage rack in error
  
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• Motorists urged to make vital car check as North East set for rain and thunder

  27-08-2026 13:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Drives have been giving a safety warning about car checks they need to make as heavy rain is forecast to move into the North East region, bringing a localised risk of thunder and hail
  
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• Salmonella symptoms listed as UK sees rise in cases linked to imported eggs

  27-08-2026 13:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Health experts say there is no evidence that UK-produced eggs are affected and stress that the risk to the public remains low
  
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• Beloved Newcastle snooker club's move into new city centre home backed by council

  27-08-2026 13:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle City Council has approved plans which would see The Hustler move into the closed Newcastle Labour Club site next to Haymarket Metro station
  
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• 'Dangerous' rapist who poses 'clear risk to women and girls' jailed for 17 years

  27-08-2026 13:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Mark Stephenson, formerly of Blackhall Colliery, left a woman with 'emotional scars' she will 'never be able to repair'
  
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• How to make a donation to Dolly Parton library and help children in Newcastle

  27-08-2026 12:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  In lieu of flowers, Dolly's family has asked for donations to be made to her Imagination Library - here's how to do that in Newcastle
  
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• A66 crash LIVE: Inquests opened for police officers killed in horror collision

  27-08-2026 12:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Seven people, including two police officers, died at the scene of A66 at South Bank following a pursuit of a 'suspicious vehicle'
  
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• Andy Burnham says 'all of the support needed' will be provided after fatal North East fire

  27-08-2026 12:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A woman and a child have died following a house fire in Grangetown, near Middlesbrough, with two men arrested on suspicion of murder as the Prime Minister pledges full support for authorities
  
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• Inquest hears of injuries police officers suffered in fatal A66 wrong-way crash

  27-08-2026 12:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  PC Matthew Blades, 37, and PC Tom Clough, 38, died in a head-on collision on the A66 in South Bank, near Middlesbrough
  
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• Heartwarming pictures capture everyday moments on the old Metro fleet and 'end of an era'

  27-08-2026 11:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Terminus is a digital photo exhibit created by Newcastle-based documentary photographer Sasha Mallo Tardiveau, between 2024 and 2026
  
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• A66 crash LIVE: Two minute silence held for fallen officers as inquests open

  27-08-2026 11:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Seven people, including two police officers, died at the scene of A66 at South Bank following a pursuit of a 'suspicious vehicle'
  
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• HMRC says over 750,000 UK people could have £2,200 saved in forgotten accounts

  27-08-2026 11:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Anyone born between September 1, 2002, and January 2, 2011, should carry out a quick check to see if they have money they don't know about
  
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• Grangetown murder LIVE: Teddies and flowers left to girl, 7, and aunt who died in house fire

  27-08-2026 10:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A seven-year-old girl and her aunt both died in a house fire in Grangetown with two men arrested on suspicion of murder
  
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• North East NHS expert shares key lifestyle changes to protect against dementia

  27-08-2026 10:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dr Charlotte Deasy is a consultant psychiatrist at the CNTW NHS trust in the North East.
  
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• Two dead and 10 injured after car driven into crowd outside busy train station

  27-08-2026 10:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Authorities say they have arrested a Russian national, who was not known to the security services
  
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• Ex-soldier explains what to buy as Government says 'prepare for emergency'

  27-08-2026 09:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Government is reported to be preparing new advice on keeping food and water at home in case of emergency situations
  
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• Pensioners warned five groups will not be eligible for DWP £300 Winter Fuel Payment

  27-08-2026 09:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Those who were born on or before June 1960 could get between £100 and £300 to help you pay their heating bills - however there are some exceptions
  
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• Couple raffle bespoke Tokai Les Paul guitar to help fundraising bid for Northumberland estate

  27-08-2026 08:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Heaton community rallies behind bid to secure The Rothbury Estate for nature
  
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• Two who died in Grangetown house fire named as murder investigation launched - updates

  27-08-2026 08:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Birchington Avenue and Leighton Road, in Grangetown, are closed while 999 crews respond to a fire at a property
  
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• Newcastle care home celebrates 30 years on historic site

  27-08-2026 08:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Kenton Hall Care Home marked the milestone alongside 98-year-old special guest who played key role in design three decades ago
  
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• Device that cuts 20pc off energy bills on sale from Thursday after rule change

  27-08-2026 07:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Argos, Amazon, Currys, B&Q, Screwfix and Wickes will be selling the devices with prices expected to 'settle'
  
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• TV licence scam warning over 'renewal' emails going out - how to spot problem

  27-08-2026 06:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  You need a TV licence to watch live TV such as BBC shows or streaming platforms
  
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• Building work begins at Newcastle RVI emergency department with patients warned of disruption

  27-08-2026 01:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle hospital patients will notice construction work at the RVI's emergency department
  
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• Top Newcastle NHS consultant welcomes 'much-needed' heart surgery trial that could help thousands

  27-08-2026 01:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Mr Asif Shah is among those helping to run the AFFECT heart surgery trial
  
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• Suspected flasher claims he forgot he was naked after allegedly exposing himself in Northumberland

  27-08-2026 01:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Alex King is accused of exposing himself from a balcony in Alnwick
  
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• Newcastle grandad threatened rush hour Coast Road 'carnage' then did 125mph despite being rammed five times

  27-08-2026 01:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Kenneth Davison rang 999 calling himself 'Mad Kenny' and made threats which sparked a chase involving several police cars
  
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