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• Durham University opens 'voluntary severance scheme' for academic staff

  05-11-2026 15:30 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  The announcement comes as the institution, which is rated in the top 10 universities in the UK, stresses that it is in a 'secure financial position'
  
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• Winning EuroMillions and Thunderball lottery numbers for Friday's £14m jackpot

  13-11-2026 21:54 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  All of the important details about the Euromillions and Thunderball draws
  
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• Strictly Come Dancing's Delta Goodrem gets new partner after Kai Widdrington illness

  13-11-2026 21:52 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  Strictly Come Dancing professional Kai Widdrington is set to miss this weekend's episodes due to illness, with fellow professional Aljaz Skorjanec stepping in to dance the Argentine tango with Delta Goodrem on Saturday's BBC One live show
  
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• Magical festive photos from Daft as a Brush Christmas light switch on in Gosforth

  13-11-2026 21:16 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  There was live music and special guests ahead of the main event at Daft as a Brush, in Gosforth
  
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• David Walliams books won’t be removed from public libraries, North East councils confirm

  13-11-2026 20:24 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  Although the author's books won't be removed, local authorities across the region expect copies of his books to "decline naturally"
  
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• Data centre developer pledges to fund online tutoring for 600 Northumberland children

  13-11-2026 20:17 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  A leading councillor said the firm were an "example" for other data centre developers looking to build in the county
  
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• Multi-million pound plans to 'modernise' Hadrian's Wall signed off

  13-11-2026 20:02 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  Among the key improvements will be a 1.94km cycle route running alongside the Military Road
  
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• EuroMillions results LIVE: Winning Lottery numbers for Friday, November 13

  13-11-2026 19:55 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  The winning National Lottery numbers for tonight's EuroMillions and Thunderball draws
  
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• West Denton stalker called his victim a 'little rat' and a 'skank' and tried to punch her partner

  13-11-2026 19:48 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  Robert Jewitt was handed a 24-month community order at Newcastle Crown Court
  
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• One taken to hospital after A1(M) crash near Washington with heavy traffic

  13-11-2026 19:31 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  Police, fire and ambulance crews were called to a two-vehicle collision on the A1(M) near Washington
  
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• Tragedy as mum-to-be dies while heavily pregnant in horror crash

  13-11-2026 19:05 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  The woman and her unborn baby were tragically declared dead at the scene
  
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• North East swimming pools closed after faeces found in water

  13-11-2026 18:55 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  Multiple pools at The Dolphin Centre in Darlington have been temporarily closed until Saturday for cleaning and disinfection following a 'faecal incident', according to the centre
  
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• Police hunting wanted Northumberland man say 'do not approach' if sighted

  13-11-2026 18:43 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  Police have advised the public not to approach the man
  
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• Children in Tynemouth 'let down' by dropped road safety improvements at busy junction

  13-11-2026 18:39 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  A local councillor and resident maintain a Tynemouth junction needs urgent safety works after plans were abandoned to change it
  
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• Blue Badge holders can claim 11 extra perks - rail and bus discounts and free Tyne Tunnel

  13-11-2026 18:31 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  Blue Badge holders across England, Scotland and Wales can access a range of benefits beyond dedicated parking spaces
  
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• South Shields man who arranged to meet a child is locked up following appeal

  13-11-2026 18:28 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  Jake Dodsworth, of South Shields, was initially handed a suspended sentence after arranging to meet a 14-year-old boy
  
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• Reform UK loses another Northumberland councillor as shadow cabinet member quits party

  13-11-2026 18:23 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  The Bedlington East councillor said his personal life and physical health had suffered during his time as a councillor
  
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• Newcastle Great Park's latest housebuilding push faces 'key questions' amid Sage HQ demolition plan

  13-11-2026 18:09 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  Plans to knock down the abandoned Sage headquarters at the Newcastle Great Park and build up to 320 homes in its place are under consideration by Newcastle City Council
  
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• Sunderland teacher arrested on suspicion of engaging in sexual communication with a child

  13-11-2026 17:44 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  The man, who is in his 30s, has been bailed as Northumbria Police officers make further enquiries following the arrest
  
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• New weather maps warn 20 areas including Durham and Northumberland to see snow

  13-11-2026 17:34 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  Snowfall is on the cards for as many as 20 regions in the UK as of next week
  
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• Delays on the A19 following three-vehicle collision near Moor Farm Roundabout

  13-11-2026 17:14 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  Officers are asking anyone who may have witnessed the collision or was in the area at the time to get in touch
  
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• A1(M) County Durham collision sees air ambulance land with one taken to hospital

  13-11-2026 16:59 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  The incident, between Junction 60 with the A689 at Bradbury and Junction 61 with the A688 at Bowburn, had a large emergency services presence
  
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• A1(M) crash LIVE: Major delays with emergency crews at scene near Washington

  13-11-2026 16:55 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  There are major delays on the A1 near the Angel of the North as a result of a collision near Washington Services
  
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• The truth behind Tyne-Wear derby 'bubble match' decision as fans demand rethink

  13-11-2026 16:28 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  Sunderland AFC and Newcastle United fans have condemned the switch which means away fans will be barred from making their own way to St James' Park for December's Tyne-Wear derby
  
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• Former police officer appeals conviction for 'offensive' Facebook post about Islam

  13-11-2026 16:28 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  Retired police officer Stephen Gray was previously convicted of the 'grossly offensive' social media post
  
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• Two brazen County Durham burglars posed as undercover police officers with walkie talkies

  13-11-2026 16:27 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  William Patton and Jonathon Banks have been jailed for a total of seven years
  
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• A1(M) delays LIVE: Huge queues after air ambulance lands at scene in County Durham

  13-11-2026 15:34 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  999 crews have been called to a 'medical emergency' on the A1(M) near Bradbury with the road closed temporarily
  
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• DWP issues update on whether payments will be affected after Microsoft outage

  13-11-2026 15:17 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  A number of organisations in the North East were affected by the outage on Friday, including police forces, councils and NHS trusts
  
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• Hozier and Jessie Buckley release Fairytale Of New York with changed lyrics

  13-11-2026 15:16 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  Hozier and Jessie Buckley have released a new version of Fairytale Of New York with changed lyrics
  
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• A1(M) delays LIVE: Road closed with air ambulance landing at scene in County Durham

  13-11-2026 15:12 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  Emergency crews have been called to a 'medical emergency' on the A1(M) near Bradbury with the road closed to traffic
  
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