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• Byker Grove star issues three-word update as they address possible series return

  12-11-2025 12:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The popular Newcastle-based TV show Byker Grove originally hit the BBC screens back in 1989.
  
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• Doctors reject claims that patients will 'die' in five-day strike

  16-12-2025 16:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The resident doctors, formerly known as junior doctors, voted to strike on Monday
  
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• Overturned lorry on A19 near Tyne Tunnel sees one person taken to hospital

  16-12-2025 16:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The HGV had fallen on its side blocking a number of lanes near the Tyne Tunnel northbound exit for around six hours
  
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• Photos of plane in field as flight instructor forced to land just off A1 in Northumberland

  16-12-2025 16:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Just before 9am on Tuesday morning, the aircraft, which had just taken off from Eshott Airfield in Morpeth, undertook the emergency landing
  
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• NHS message for patients attending appointments amid flu season and strike action

  16-12-2025 16:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  NHS strike action is to begin on Wednesday morning, but patients have been told 'robust plans' are in place
  
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• Nissan kickstarts new Leaf electric car production at Sunderland - what you need to know

  16-12-2025 16:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The third generation Leaf is now being assembled by workers at the Wearside plant following two years of upgrades to equipment and processes
  
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• HMRC issues 'check your pay' warning for anyone working this Christmas

  16-12-2025 15:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Employees should check that they are receiving the right salary and no wrong deductions have been made in their payslips following the festive period
  
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• Health warning issued over popular chocolate that could be 'dangerous'

  16-12-2025 15:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The food safety watchdog has warned that a number of chocolate products failed to meet UK food standards
  
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• Pilot tells how he was forced to make an emergency landing in field beside A1 in Northumberland

  16-12-2025 15:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Peter Brooks, 77, who is based at Eshott Airfield, started learning to fly in the 1960s, and has over 50 years of experience as an instructor
  
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• Police appeal for wanted Northumberland man accused of carrying knife and drug offences

  16-12-2025 15:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police want to hear from anyone who knows where 28-year-old Will Blaine is after he failed to appear in court
  
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• Stone Roses legend Mani's cause of death confirmed by heartbroken family

  16-12-2025 15:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 63-year-old’s cause of death death was confirmed by his family
  
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• BBC TV licence faces 'uncertain future' as major review officially launched

  16-12-2025 14:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy launched the once-in-a-decade review today
  
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• Tesco and Lidl 'don’t eat' warning issued as snacks recalled over health risk

  16-12-2025 14:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Shoppers who have bought the affected products are being urged to return them to their nearest store where a refund will be provided
  
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• Harrowing dashcam footage shows Paul Doyle screaming at Liverpool fans as he drove car into crowd

  16-12-2025 14:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Liverpool Crown Court saw the distressing footage
  
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• Dobbies shuts down eight garden centres across UK -full 76 locations remaining

  16-12-2025 14:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The company has been reassessing its nationwide portfolio amid rising operational costs and shifting consumer behaviour - here are all the remaining Dobbies locations
  
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• UK drivers with motorhomes could face new licence rules as warning issued

  16-12-2025 14:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A petition has been launched urging the government to increase the motorhome weight limit for Category B licence holders from 3500kg to 4250kg
  
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• These DWP state pensioners to get 'special' Christmas Eve payment

  16-12-2025 14:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The DWP has confirmed that some pensioners will see their payments arrive earlier than usual this Christmas
  
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• Paul Doyle sentenced to 21-years prison after Liverpool parade crash

  16-12-2025 14:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Paul Doyle, who rammed his car into crowds of people at a Liverpool parade, has been jailed for more than 21-years
  
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• Gunman who shot at Westerhope home still at large as police probe continues

  16-12-2025 14:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A police investigation into the shooting is continuing one year on from a firearm being shot at a house on a quiet Newcastle street
  
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• TikTok Christmas trend could make users targets for burglars, experts warn

  16-12-2025 13:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The festive season could soon turn sour for people unknowingly putting their homes, gifts and even insurance at risk due to one TikTok video
  
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• Northumberland plane drama LIVE: Updates after aircraft makes emergency landing in field beside A1

  16-12-2025 13:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The incident, which involved a trial flying lesson taking off from Eshott Airfield in Morpeth, took place just before 9am on Tuesday morning
  
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• Liverpool parade driver Paul Doyle jailed for biting sailor's ear off

  16-12-2025 13:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Doyle was sentenced to 12 months’ imprisonment for causing grievous bodily harm after biting off the ear of another man.
  
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• Northumberland primary school and nursery closed due to lack of heating and hot water

  16-12-2025 13:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Otterburn Primary School and Nursery announced the immediate closure with parents asked to pick their kids up from the local village hall
  
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• Pressure grows for personal tax threshold rise to £20,000 after Treasury statement

  16-12-2025 12:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A plan is calling for the income tax personal allowance to increase from £12,570 as it's getting 'too expensive to work'
  
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• HMRC issues Christmas pay alert to workers with 'don't forget to check' message

  16-12-2025 12:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  HMRC has reminded people working this festive season to check their pay
  
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• UK drivers with Blue Badge issued 12 week and £1,000 warning

  16-12-2025 12:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Blue Badge holders can park closer to their destination if they have one of the disabled parking permits - but they come with an expiry date and must be renewed
  
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• Expert tells UK households if you should really cover Christmas Turkey with foil

  16-12-2025 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  With Christmas just over a week away, many will be cooking turkey - but should you cover it with foil? We asked six professional chefs to settle the debate.
  
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• A19 lorry crash LIVE: Updates as HGV overturns near Tyne Tunnel with police at scene

  16-12-2025 11:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Follow live updates after a HGV overturned at the Tyne Tunnel's northbound exit near Howdon.
  
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• HMRC rule increases tax free personal allowance to £20,070 for UK households

  16-12-2025 11:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The tax-free Personal Allowance has been the centre of attention once again following news that the government has extended the freeze on income tax bands for another three years
  
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• Council rejects calls to abandon incinerator project despite 'biggest mistake you'll ever make' warning

  16-12-2025 11:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Durham councillors voted to continue with the Tees Valley Energy Recovery Facility near Redcar despite protests from environmental activists
  
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