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• Full list of unclaimed estates for Northumberland as 24 names released that could net you over £150,000

  04-05-2025 01:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  While the list is regularly updated, here's the May 2025 round-up of unclaimed Northumberland estates
  
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• Man charged after delivery driver left in critical condition in suspected theft

  19-12-2025 12:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A 42-year-old man is due to appear in court charged with causing grievous bodily harm with intent and four other offences
  
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• North East council approves 20-metre 5G telecoms mast to boost mobile coverage

  19-12-2025 12:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Plans for a 20-metre telecoms mast on a grass verge have been approved to boost 5G coverage in the area
  
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• UK pay-per-mile tax rule update in 'all mileage' statement from Treasury

  19-12-2025 12:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Treasury has confirmed that the UK's new eVED pay-per-mile taxwill apply to all mileage
  
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• Foreign office hacked in cyberattack as data 'stolen'

  19-12-2025 12:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The hack occurred in October, but was only revealed to the public recently
  
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• North East council approves 109 affordable homes near nature reserve

  19-12-2025 12:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sunderland City Council has approved plans for 109 affordable homes by Gentoo Group
  
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• Major contactless card payment changes and how they will affect you

  19-12-2025 12:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Spring changes will see banks and payment providers free to set their own contactless limits
  
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• Homes shake as second earthquake in two weeks hits UK coast

  19-12-2025 11:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The British Geological Survey (BGS) reports that a 2.5-magnitude earthquake has struck
  
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• Homes shake as second earthquake in two weeks hits county

  19-12-2025 11:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The British Geological Survey (BGS) reports that a 2.5-magnitude earthquake has struck
  
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• Parking ticket fines hit record high with 'millions' of drivers receiving penalties

  19-12-2025 11:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Data shows a hike in numbers of drivers receiving fines
  
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• DWP 'significant' change to PIP benefit reviews as it seeks to save £1.9bn

  19-12-2025 11:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Department for Work and Pensions is making changes to the way it carries out its benefit reviews
  
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• Horrifying scenes at Asda car park as woman dies after being hit by van

  19-12-2025 11:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The woman was returning to her car at the time
  
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• Motability update as Government admits changes could result in some users 'leaving scheme altogether'

  19-12-2025 10:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Some Motability users will be impacted by Government's planned changes
  
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• North East could face five days of snow as Beast from the East emerges after Christmas

  19-12-2025 10:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Parts of the UK including the North East could see snowfall from 27 to 31 December, with Beast from the East conditions and temperatures dropping to -6C
  
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• Nationwide issues £436 update to customers and urges millions to act

  19-12-2025 10:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Nationwide Building Society has shared new data on how much UK savers earned in interest during 2025, with research showing plans to save more in 2026
  
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• UK weather maps show cities that could be 'buried' in six inches of snow

  19-12-2025 10:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Heavy snow is forecast to hit Newcastle and the North East from 6am on December 30, with weather maps showing up to six inches possible in some areas before New Year's Eve
  
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• Dad-of-three who 'kept getting sore throat' dies from cancer days before Christmas

  19-12-2025 10:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Yan Hodkinson, 47, died last week leaving behind his partner Jayne Chisnall and three children
  
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• Millions of UK drivers could face three major driving licence rule changes

  19-12-2025 10:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Protect Young Drivers campaign was unveiled at Westminster during Road Safety Week, demanding graduated driving licensing measures for 17 to 24-year-olds
  
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• North East residents living with 'mud hole' as landscaping incomplete years after homes built

  19-12-2025 10:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Avant Homes faces criticism over incomplete landscaping work, with council enforcement officers stepping in
  
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• People taking warfarin urged by NHS to be mindful of foods rich in one vitamin

  19-12-2025 10:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Most adults and children can take warfarin, but your diet can significantly alter how effective it is
  
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• Major Royal Mail update as serious delays hit 117 postcodes including in North East

  19-12-2025 09:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Royal Mail has issued an update on 117 postcodes facing severe disruption with deliveries not guaranteed in time for Christmas
  
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• Millions of people set to benefit from 'major overhaul' of NHS dentistry

  19-12-2025 09:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dentist breaks down what plans will mean for patients when they come into effect in April
  
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• Banish streaky windows with simple 29p item almost everyone has

  19-12-2025 07:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A window expert has shared a simple method that works in seconds
  
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• Block unwanted calls and texts for free in minutes

  19-12-2025 06:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Fed up with unwanted calls and texts? There's a quick and easy method to block them using the free Telephone Preference Service
  
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• Tyneside care home with 'positive culture and atmosphere' rated outstanding

  19-12-2025 02:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Melton House in Newcastle has been rated Outstanding
  
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• Abusive Newcastle thug slammed door on partner, broke baby gate and emptied bin over her kitchen

  19-12-2025 02:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dylan Finlay told his girlfriend 'I'm going to smash your house up' after he got angry because she messaged her dad
  
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• Northumberland Zoo's newest resident is a seven-year-old sloth named Sally

  19-12-2025 02:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Linne's two-toed sloth has moved into the animal park's rainforest lookout
  
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• Newcastle City Council gives 'absolute guarantee' on phone lines amid job cut and AI concern

  19-12-2025 02:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle City Council budget cut plans include the loss of 26 jobs in a reorganisation of its contact services that will mean “increasing self-service and automation”
  
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• Banned Newcastle BMW driver hit 140mph on the A1 as he desperately tried to outrun police

  19-12-2025 01:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ian Boyd, of Slatyford, has been jailed after leading police on a chase between Blyth and Newcastle
  
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• Warning council tax bills are set to rise as part of new Government funding formula

  19-12-2025 01:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Government's calculations include annual increases in council tax bills
  
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