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• First Drive: 2016 Range Rover Evoque Convertible

  12-08-2016 15:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  For the inner Victoria Beckham in you
  
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• Tyneside robbers attacked stranger in chippy and stole his dead dad's gold necklace

  10-03-2026 22:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Connor Wade, of Jarrow, took part in a disgraceful and gratuitous attack which left the victim injured
  
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• 36 fantastic fan pictures at STACK as Newcastle United take on Barcelona in Champions League

  10-03-2026 21:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Fans pictured ahead of Tuesday's Champions' League clash turned STACK black and white as the Magpies took on FC Barcelona
  
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• 28 fantastic fan pictures at STACK as Newcastle United take on Barcelona in Champions League

  10-03-2026 21:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Fans pictured ahead of Tuesday's Champions' League clash turned STACK black and white as the Magpies took on FC Barcelona
  
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• 21 fantastic fan pictures at STACK as Newcastle United take on Barcelona in Champions League

  10-03-2026 21:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Fans pictured ahead of Tuesday's Champions' League clash turned STACK black and white as the Magpies took on FC Barcelona
  
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• Tyneside tot sent home from hospital with 'stomach bug' had meningitis and just '40 minutes to live'

  10-03-2026 21:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Little Haisleigh Finlay was less than an hour away from death after A&E medics failed to diagnose her with a form of meningitis.
  
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• Martin Lewis explains how to avoid higher energy bills due to Middle East conflict

  10-03-2026 21:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Martin says anyone who is worried about energy bills rising should go on to a comparison site and find the cheapest fix that’s cheaper than the existing price cap
  
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• North East buses would be cheaper and better used under mayor's bid to take control, review finds

  10-03-2026 20:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Kim McGuinness' plan to return the North East's bus network to public control could take a significant step forward next week, after an assessment concluded it is 'affordable, feasible and deliverable'
  
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• Newcastle city centre packed as hundreds of Barcelona fans march to St James' Park

  10-03-2026 20:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  FC Barcelona fans made their way from Bigg Market to St James' Park ahead of the Champions League clash on Tuesday evening
  
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• Northumbria Police officer used sex workers and made derogatory comments about women, misconduct hearing finds

  10-03-2026 19:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Former PC Vivek Varghese would have been dismissed from his role without notice today had he not already resigned from Northumbria Police while under investigation, a police misconduct hearing concluded
  
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• North East dognapper attacked two women in 'terrifying' attempt to snatch their beloved pet

  10-03-2026 19:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Keiron Kennedy, of Washington, left the two victims injured and frightened during a prolonged and violent attack in Sunderland
  
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• 16 pictures as Barcelona fans descend on Newcastle ahead of Champions League match

  10-03-2026 18:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United will take on Barcelona at St James' Park this evening
  
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• Police search for missing Sunderland man last seen getting bus who may be in Newcastle

  10-03-2026 18:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It is believed Marc, 41, may have travelled to Sunderland or Newcastle as family grows concerned for welfare
  
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• Joey Barton remanded in custody after court appearance over alleged assault

  10-03-2026 18:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Joey Barton has been remanded in custody after appearing at Liverpool Magistrates' Court charged in connection with an alleged assault near Huyton and Prescot Golf Club in Merseyside at the weekend
  
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• Gateshead Quays arena construction to start in 'early 2028' after £24m boost

  10-03-2026 18:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  North East mayor Kim McGuinness has promised £24 million to finally kickstart the building of a new arena on the Gateshead Quayside, after years of delays
  
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• Cyclist taken to Newcastle RVI after being injured in collision with car in Walker

  10-03-2026 18:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A man in his 70s was taken to hospital after the incident on Whinneyfield Road saw a huge emergency response
  
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• Rachel Reeves considering major update on mileage rates for workers using their own cars

  10-03-2026 17:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Recent increases in the cost of driving could be the primary factor behind the decision
  
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• Iran war could push inflation up by 1% as households face soaring energy bills

  10-03-2026 17:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Experts say the impact of conflict on UK prices could be "significant"
  
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• Northumbrian Water bid to increase bills is knocked back by watchdog

  10-03-2026 17:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The company appealed to the Competition and Markets Authority to be allowed to increase bills but its bid has been declined
  
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• Newcastle Airport pressing ahead with development that could create 1,000 new jobs

  10-03-2026 17:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The airport says its plans for the AirLink cargo park could create 1,000 new jobs and another 900 in its supply chains
  
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• Test accurately predicts dementia risk in women 25 years before memory loss

  10-03-2026 17:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Scientists say the discovery could identify women at higher risk of dementia decades before symptoms develop
  
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• Sunderland film studio can still bring 'thousands of jobs' despite 'crazy' vision being scaled back

  10-03-2026 16:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Construction will start this July on the first building in a planned film and TV studio on the banks of the River Wear in Sunderland, with the plans scaled back after a major investor pulled out last year
  
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• Tyne and Wear Metro control room set for £8.8m upgrade to 1990s system to reduce disruption

  10-03-2026 16:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Nexus has described the improvements as 'essential to day-to-day operations', with the work planned around upcoming bank holidays to lead to service closures
  
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• Van overturns after veering onto wrong side of road and crashing into vehicle in Gateshead

  10-03-2026 15:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A man has been taken to hospital and another three treated at scene after a serious crash in the Leam Lane area
  
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• Help hedgehogs in your garden with one step before cutting your grass this month

  10-03-2026 15:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Hedgehogs face injuries or death in your garden if you're not careful
  
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• Family appeal over asbestos death of 'loving dad' decades after North East shipyard work

  10-03-2026 15:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Bert Culling died in 2024 - after four decades of ill health. His family fear this was as a result of asbestos exposure.
  
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• Newcastle rail delays LIVE: Disruption at Central Station due to 'object caught in overhead lines'

  10-03-2026 14:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  National Rail is reporting that trains between Newcastle and Durham could be delayed by up to 30 minutes due to the incident
  
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• Northumbria Police car window smashed as officers respond to incident in Newcastle

  10-03-2026 14:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The damaged Northumbria Police vehicle could be seen being recovered on Newgate Street
  
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• DWP State Pension uplift - how much rates will increase in April

  10-03-2026 14:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Both the basic and new state pension will be affected as well as other DWP payments
  
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• Weather maps show exact date snow could hit North East as temperatures drop

  10-03-2026 13:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Parts of Northumberland and County Durham are set for snowfall this week - here's the latest weather forecast
  
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