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• Faster Focus RS, anyone?

  09-05-2016 18:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Mountune answers a question nobody thought to ask.
  
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• Millions of UK train passengers to benefit from delay repay rule change

  17-03-2026 12:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The system allows passengers to claim compensation from the train company if there is enough of a delay
  
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• North East Falklands veterans reunite for 44th anniversary year of war

  17-03-2026 12:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  North East Falklands veterans reunite for 44th anniversary year of war
  
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• Morrisons confirms major car park rule change for all supermarket shoppers this March

  17-03-2026 12:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The supermarket has explained what the car park changes are and how customers who take advantage will benefit from them
  
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• State Pensioners can claim free BBC TV licence as fee to rise to £180 this April

  17-03-2026 12:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The TV licence fee will increase to £180 a year from next month but pensioners on low income can get one for free
  
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• DWP support families could be missing out on as households urged to act

  17-03-2026 12:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The DWP could offer help as could your utility suppliers and your council - here's a look at what is available and what you can do
  
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• North East thief stole money from his gran to fund crack cocaine habit

  17-03-2026 12:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Morgan Tilley, 21, was also banned from a Co-op in Ferryhill, County Durham, after nine offences committed there over an eight-day period earlier this year
  
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• Footage of moment raging Newcastle thug deliberately drove into ex's sister as son in pushchair

  17-03-2026 11:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Footage shows Jess Wraith, of Byker, leaving the woman seriously injured after revving his car and driving it into her in temper
  
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• Stabbing victim discharged from hospital one week after Newcastle 'altercation'

  17-03-2026 10:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police say that enquiries are ongoing into the incident, with those involved understood to be known to each other
  
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• Adult anti-social behaviour offences down 19% in North East town, report finds

  17-03-2026 10:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Hundreds fewer offences in relation to adult anti-social behaviour have been recorded in the Gateshead area.
  
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• Travellers flying with Emirates, Etihad or Qatar Airways issued Simon Calder update

  17-03-2026 10:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Travel expert Simon Calder has been sharing the latest on flight disruptions for Emirates, Etihad and Qatar Airways, as Dubai International Airport faces closure following drone strike
  
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• Ofgem rules as energy bill payers may be owed money back

  17-03-2026 08:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ofgem has issued a new alert, and some households may also be owed compensation
  
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• Man claims to be missing Ben Needham as mum faces 'anxious wait' for DNA results

  17-03-2026 08:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ben Needham disappeared in 1991, now a man has come forward with 'uncanny' resemblance who believes he could be the missing son
  
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• 'At least 400 people' killed in alleged Pakistan air strike on Afghan hospital

  17-03-2026 06:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Pakistan has claimed the strikes did not hit any civilian sites
  
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• Cost of living support as UK households could be eligible for cash in 3 places

  17-03-2026 06:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Families may be eligible for different types of support depending on their circumstances
  
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• Alert as storage of 'crucial' document could put your estate at risk

  17-03-2026 05:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Four in 10 people are storing one vital document incorrectly and risking their entire legacy because of it
  
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• Major driving change and how it affects you depending on your age

  17-03-2026 05:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Many drivers are totally unaware of this
  
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• Martin Lewis broadband call over legal changes 'by the end of the year'

  17-03-2026 02:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The consumer expert said he has long called for change on the issue
  
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• Battle lines drawn ahead of planning inquiry into solar panel farm in Northumberland countryside

  17-03-2026 01:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The plans were blocked last summer before the applicant lodged an appeal in December
  
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• Newcastle drink-drive suspect followed by householder after crashing into a wall at his home

  17-03-2026 01:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Precious Ehidiamen had crashed into a wall and then left the scene when she was stopped by police
  
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• Tyneside rapist caught in the act after quick-thinking victim dialled 999 during ordeal

  17-03-2026 01:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Paul Batey forced himself on the victim and was in the process of raping her when police turned up
  
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• Newcastle City Council independent inquiry findings won’t be released until after local elections

  17-03-2026 01:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A review into the behind-the-scenes culture at Newcastle City Council will not be published until after May's critical local elections, at which the balance of power in Tyneside could change dramatically
  
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• Remorseless former Northumbria Healthcare Trust physiotherapist struck off after 'repeatedly punching' wife

  17-03-2026 01:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gerald Browne was fined £420 and made subject of a five year non-harassment order
  
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• £2m Northumberland flood defence project among 47 North East schemes sharing £20m investment

  17-03-2026 01:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The village of Butteryhaugh, near Kielder, is just one of the places to benefit in the region, as part of a national investment of £1.4billion
  
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• North East fraud investigation sees four arrested as police raid seven properties in London

  16-03-2026 23:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The suspects were taken into custody after police officers carried out strikes on seven addresses early on Thursday morning
  
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• Devious North East fraudster with many names scammed thousands from 12 companies

  16-03-2026 22:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jamie Jenkins, 47, defrauded 12 companies at a total cost of £36,496, used a variety of different alias names and created fake companies
  
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• Full list of energy support announced by Keir Starmer as fuel prices soar due to Iran war

  16-03-2026 22:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The help will be much appreciated by billpayers in the UK
  
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• Over-75s should check TV licence rules before fee rises next month

  16-03-2026 22:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Pensioners can check if they qualify for a free TV licence before the fee rises to £180 on April 1
  
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• Maths teacher caught 'fully naked' in Tyneside street banned from classrooms

  16-03-2026 21:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Andrew Peacock was spotted by stunned pubgoers taking a nude stroll in Hebburn and has now been banned from teaching
  
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• Monkseaton Middle School saved from closure as year groups set to be expanded

  16-03-2026 21:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Months on from the prospect of closure, Monkseaton Middle School has successfully secured its future and will even now expand.
  
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