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• iPhone 8 Plus handsets 'bursting open' while charging may indicate battery problem

  04-10-2017 13:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Pictures have been shared online showing the screen splitting away from the body of the phone
  
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• North Tyneside Tories warn against prospective 'tourism tax'

  30-01-2026 18:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  While the local Conservative group has warned against the proposed levy, Mayor Karen Clark has urged businesses to engage in the on-going government consultation on the issue.
  
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• Newcastle taxi driver left with broken nose after alleged attack as two arrested

  30-01-2026 17:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The alleged assault and robbery took place on Roman Avenue in Walker, with Northumbria Police informed of the incident at around 1.30am
  
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• North East man wanted in connection with robbery 'actively evading arrest'

  30-01-2026 17:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police has issued an appeal to find Devlin Wooton, 24, from the Houghton-le-Spring area
  
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• Asda security guard killed by shoplifter trying to steal booze

  30-01-2026 16:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The security guard had undiagnosed heart disease and suffered a heart attack
  
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• Newcastle United fans face £400 up to 28-hour journey for next Champions League match

  30-01-2026 16:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  As the play-off draw has just been announced, here's how Magpie fans can see NUFC in the Champions League
  
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• Tyneside council motion on banning children in care’s access to social media rejected

  30-01-2026 15:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  North Tyneside conservatives have called for restrictions on social media access for the area's most vulnerable kids
  
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• Council commits to look into 100 new grit bins across North Tyneside

  30-01-2026 15:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Cross party collaboration will see the council look into providing 100 new grit bins throughout North Tyneside.
  
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• UK drivers issued blue badge warning over new European rule change

  30-01-2026 15:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Blue Badge holders travelling to Spain may face parking difficulties as UK government works to ensure mutual recognition of disabled parking permits
  
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• Nationwide launches new tool helping customers claim extra £560 a month

  30-01-2026 15:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The free tool helps identify unclaimed DWP benefits, with users finding an average of £560 monthly
  
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• Delay in trial of Newcastle councillor charged with sexually assaulting woman

  30-01-2026 14:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle city councillor Thom Campion has denied a charge of sexual assault and is now due to stand trial at Newcastle Magistrates’ Court in June
  
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• Nigel Farage in Newcastle as Reform UK leader spotted entering popular city centre bar

  30-01-2026 14:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Reform UK leader Nigel Farage was in Newcastle on Friday lunchtime, having earlier been on the campaign trail for the Gorton and Denton by-election
  
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• North East couple hit with almost £1,500 costs after their rubbish was fly-tipped on housing estate

  30-01-2026 14:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Durham County Council has taken legal action against Kevin Suddes and Amanda Birchall, of Kirkdale in Spennymoor
  
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• Inquest into 'unlawful killing' of North East BBC worker to resume in Kenya as family seek answers

  30-01-2026 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  An inquest has heard Katherine Rowena Mitchell, 42, was unlawfully killed on November 19, 2021 at the Ibis hotel in Niarobi
  
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• Martin Lewis urges UK drivers to follow '26 day rule' and save £445

  30-01-2026 13:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The money-saving expert shared his car insurance timing tip on the latest episode of his ITV Money Show Live, with some motorists saving up to £445
  
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• Police investigation launched after elderly woman injured in Newcastle dog attack

  30-01-2026 13:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police were called to the Woodside Avenue area of Throckley on Thursday after a woman was attacked by a dog
  
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• EasyJet denies 'heartbroken' Mum £820 holiday over little-known issue

  30-01-2026 13:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Donna Fairclough and her partner Gary Broadley were turned away at Manchester Airport on January 3 after a small tear was discovered in her passport, losing them their £820 Malta holiday
  
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• UK Passport holders issued 3 week alert as thousands must act

  30-01-2026 13:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The passport office posted on X about the issue
  
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• Shoplifter jailed for stealing from Tesco, Co-op, Sainsbury's and Spar shops in crime spree

  30-01-2026 13:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Courtney Jamal also targeted Sainsbury's and SPAR in her crime spree, with the shops spread across both Gateshead and Newcastle
  
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• 'Hundreds' sick as cruise ship struck with 'major outbreak'

  30-01-2026 12:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  As many as 200 guests on the cruise ship are reportedly struck down with the illness, with some forced to isolate.
  
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• Full list of 13 UK car tax bands from April as some forced to pay £790

  30-01-2026 12:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Car tax can be rather taxing on drivers across the UK
  
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• Maya's Law petition set up after toddler's murder receives 100,000 signatures needed for Parliament

  30-01-2026 12:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The petition will now be considered for a debate in parliament
  
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• Warning issued to UK shoppers buying milk and toilet roll this week

  30-01-2026 11:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Experts are warning people against panic buying essentials such as milk, toilet rolls and bread
  
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• Newcastle Metro Station platform closed in early hours for 'urgent repairs'

  30-01-2026 11:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The platform will be closed throughout Friday as the emergency work takes place, with customers given alternative travel advice by Nexus
  
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• Thug breaks former pal's jaw during one-punch attack in doorway of Newcastle pub

  30-01-2026 11:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Kelvin McKelvie, who was already on a community order, struck the victim and left him needing an operation
  
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• Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens redevelopment plan receives £500,000 funding boost

  30-01-2026 10:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens has received a £500,000 grant from the Wolfson Foundation.
  
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• Clear condensation and stop mould quickly with this fast and free 3-minute hack

  30-01-2026 10:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The trick comes all the way from Germany
  
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• North East parents and pensioners warned over virus 'alcohol gels do not kill' as cases rise

  30-01-2026 09:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Health chiefs have issued a warning saying older people and children are most at risk of the virus
  
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• 'We won £35m lottery but never saw a penny because of our bank balance'

  30-01-2026 09:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Edwina and David Nylan from Lancashire thought they'd won £35 million, but insufficient funds in their account meant they never officially bought the winning ticket
  
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• Kerry Katona rushed to hospital as star shares photos as she is treated in corridor

  30-01-2026 09:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The former Atomic Kitten star has been in hospital since yesterday morning and shared a video update from a bed in the corridor as the hospital is full
  
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