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• Former North East Ambulance Service nurses set to face tribunal over 'cover-up' scandal

  02-02-2026 21:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Joanna Baxter and Shelley Dyson held senior roles at North East Ambulance Service
  
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• 14 Newcastle shops hit with closure notices after £90,000 of illegal cigarettes and tobacco seized

  02-02-2026 20:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Some of the finds had been carefully concealed inside of everyday items like chairs and stock boxes
  
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• Tyneside sex attacker who raped two women on the same day jailed for 14 years

  02-02-2026 20:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Wesley McKenna sexually assaulted and raped two women within hours in separate attacks
  
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• Set For Life results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for Monday, February 2

  02-02-2026 20:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Tonight's Set For Life could see one player scoop £10,000 every month for 30 years
  
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• Police officer accused of causing death of woman after crashing into motorcycle during emergency response in Gateshead

  02-02-2026 19:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  PC Mark Roberts, 57, denies causing death by dangerous driving and causing serious injury by dangerous driving
  
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• Shields Ferry update with service still suspended after Storm Chandra damage

  02-02-2026 19:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Shields Ferry has been off since last Thursday because of damage to its landing in North Shields, with operator Nexus hopeful that service can be restored this week
  
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• Woman dies following collision involving truck and BMW on A66 in County Durham

  02-02-2026 18:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The collision happened on the westbound carriageway of the A66, near Boldron, at 7.15am on Monday
  
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• Weather maps shows three blizzards to hit UK in one week

  02-02-2026 18:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Some parts of the UK could see as much as 20 inches of snow
  
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• Sir Keir Starmer says Angela Rayner has 'future role to play' as PM hints at comeback

  02-02-2026 17:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sir Keir Starmer said he wanted Angela Rayner to come back to the front line 'at the right point' following her resignation
  
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• Tyne Tunnel toll hike decision this week with price increasing by up to 20p per journey

  02-02-2026 17:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Tyne Tunnel toll is expected to jump again in May this year, with regional bosses warning that not imposing a hike would cause a “substantial financial risk”
  
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• Russian captain 'pressed wrong button' before fatal ship crash in North Sea

  02-02-2026 16:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The captain of the ship that collided
  
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• Millions could have bank cards that are invalid even if they are in date

  02-02-2026 16:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Millions could be carrying bank cards without a vital security feature as card fraud hits 2 million incidents in the UK
  
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• More than 160 North Tyneside jobs at risk amid Tesco Bank restructure

  02-02-2026 16:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Tesco Bank is looking to leave the Quorum Park offices later this year with plans to move operations north of the border
  
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• Sadness as famous Gateshead restaurant listed in Michelin Guide closes for good

  02-02-2026 15:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The top-floor eatery at Baltic centre for contemporary art has now shut its doors after becoming 'unsustainable'
  
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• Loose Women star reveals surprise marriage to panel live on air

  02-02-2026 15:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Janet Street-Porter has announced she has married her long-term partner Peter Spanton in a surprise video message to her Loose Women co-stars.
  
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• Fears over-70s who lose driving licences under eyesight plans 'will have no ID'

  02-02-2026 15:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Department for Transport is consulting on mandatory eyesight tests at 70 which could see drivers lose their licences, sparking concerns about access to ID for essential services
  
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• Northumberland dark sky photographer and guide shortlisted for national tourism award

  02-02-2026 15:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dan Monk has been shortlisted as England's next tourism superstar, with voting opening next week
  
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• Calls for North Tyneside councillors to undergo criminal record checks

  02-02-2026 15:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The council's legal department has been asked to consider the possibility of DBS checking elected members.
  
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• North East social club seeks to ‘resurrect’ garden in refurb plans amid local objections

  02-02-2026 14:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Council officers have recommended the plans be approved but locals are concerned about disruption.
  
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• Warning as suspected rogue traders try to con elderly Tyneside couple out of £4,000

  02-02-2026 14:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Two men quoted a couple in Battle Hill £4,000 for repairs on their roof, despite initially quoting £400
  
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• Top tips to keep your passport safe as North East holidaymakers seek winter sun

  02-02-2026 14:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Your passport is one of the most important documents you can own
  
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• Jury sent out in trial of Northumberland teenager accused of terrorism offences

  02-02-2026 14:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 16-year-old, who cannot be named due to his age, has denied preparing acts of terrorism and other offences
  
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• Mum pleads with Parole Board to keep ‘monster’ locked up over son's missing head

  02-02-2026 13:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Documents show Stuart Diamond attended a Parole Board meeting last month
  
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• New hotel plan for North East shopping centre scrapped as student accommodation proposed

  02-02-2026 13:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A public consultation has opened on the project at Prince Bishops Place, Durham city, as proposals have been revised since planning permission was granted in July 2024
  
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• North East Premium Bond winners in February 2026 as £615,000 won across region

  02-02-2026 13:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  55 people win big this month, with £615,000 shared across the region
  
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• DWP Universal Credit safety tips to keep your payments safe from scammers

  02-02-2026 13:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The benefit claimants could be at risk of losing benefits
  
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• 'She went on holiday and never came home' - Four Brits die after being 'struck down with stomach bugs' on Cape Verde holidays

  02-02-2026 13:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Four British holidaymakers died within four months after being struck down with stomach bugs while in Cape Verde, with lawyers describing the number of people falling ill as 'truly staggering'
  
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• Travel experts warn UK tourists of five insurance risks when going on a cruise

  02-02-2026 13:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Most cruise companies now require travel insurance as a condition of boarding - here's what you need to know
  
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• DVLA issues car clamp warning as drivers urged to 'take a few minutes' for vital task

  02-02-2026 13:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  While 98.7% of motorists pay their vehicle tax on time, more than 150,000 untaxed vehicles were still clamped in the UK in 2025
  
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