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• James Acaster sparks concern after missing Celebrity Traitors reunion

  31-10-2026 15:01 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  James Acaster sparked concern after failing to appear at the Celebrity Traitors reunion, with fans claiming he was 'edited out of existence' by producers on the Uncloaked finale
  
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• Tragedy as Brit mum with 'huge personality' dies with unborn baby in Nigeria

  04-11-2026 11:03 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  Claire Chadwick rose to social media stardom as she shared her life in Nigeria to her followers
  
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• The North East school project with 'no shortage of talent or ambition' backed by global financial giant

  04-11-2026 10:50 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  Goldman Sachs has backed a pilot scheme that aims to get young people in the region more interested in business
  
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• Police release CCTV image in investigation into attempted armed robbery at North East shop

  04-11-2026 10:19 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  Owner Jayanthan David bravely tackled the intruder on Monday, at the premises on Mill Terrace, in the Shiney Row area of Sunderland
  
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• Newcastle woman says partner gets mistaken for her grandad, but she doesn't care

  04-11-2026 09:41 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  The 24-year-old says she gets called a gold-digger and her partner, 53, is called much worse
  
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• North East five-year-old who had lifesaving heart surgery in America to launch firework display tonight

  04-11-2026 09:34 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  Ivanna Potts will light up Sunderland at the Red Sky Foundation Fireworks Extravaganza
  
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• Asda issues 'stop using' alert as 11 products recalled that could 'damage the reproductive system'

  04-11-2026 09:14 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  Shoppers who have bought the affected products are being asked to return them to Asda where a refund will be provided
  
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• Martin Lewis gives 'awful' verdict for Octopus, British Gas and OVO customers

  04-11-2026 09:06 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  Martin Lewis has issued an urgent alert for users with major energy providers such as Octopus Energy, British Gas, E.ON Next, OVO Energy, EDF Energy and Scottish Power
  
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• DWP confirms new Universal Credit increase for claimants aged over 25

  04-11-2026 09:00 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed a Universal Credit increase for 2027, with the standard allowance for single claimants aged 25 and over rising by around £219 a year and couples where one member is aged 25 or over set to receive around £344 more annually — both above inflation.
  
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• Your legal rights explained if a TV licence officer turns up at your home

  04-11-2026 08:59 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  A lawyer has explained your legal rights if a TV licence officer pays a visit - and set out the locked gate principle that could make all the difference
  
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• North East mum's warning as 'heat rash' mistake saw baby hospitalised for week

  04-11-2026 08:32 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  Gabrielle Ingham thought it was a common ailment, but doctors rushed her baby in for emergency treatment
  
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• Exact age you can claim your State Pension - check your eligibility timetable

  04-11-2026 02:46 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  Not everyone will reach the State Pension age at the same time
  
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• Gateshead Council bid for government cash to 'restore strategic road network' after flyover demolition

  04-11-2026 01:55 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  Council bosses hope the government could hand over cash for the works needed following the demolition of the flyover.
  
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• 'No-one should die waiting for an organ' - the lifesaving transplant technology being used on Tyneside

  04-11-2026 01:50 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  XVIVO boss Christoffer Rosenblad spoke with ChronicleLive about pioneering transplant technology.
  
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• BBC's Gone Fishing highlights 'under-recognised' river in North East episode

  04-11-2026 01:45 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  The popular show draws a large audience each week, and this time it's showing off the North East
  
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• Tyneside health bosses prepared as NHS facing 'longer flu season this year'

  04-11-2026 01:41 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  Councillors have been updated on the area's winter readiness as a longer than expected flu season is expected
  
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• Whitley Bay promenade damage investigation as seafront area 'closed' off

  04-11-2026 01:33 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  A section of Whitley Bay's promenade remains cut off while the council investigates the damage.
  
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• Mindless Tyneside driver took police on 130mph pursuit on A1 in Northumberland in pouring rain

  04-11-2026 01:23 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  Brandon Durning, who has 87 offences on his record, many motoring-related, only came to a stop when he was 'boxed-in' by officers
  
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• Girl, 12, dies after bus collision as police launch appeal for witnesses

  03-11-2026 22:50 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  Emergency services attended but the girl was pronounced dead at the scene.
  
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• Army chief apology for failings that led to North East soldier's training exercise death

  03-11-2026 22:13 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  Private Jethro Watson-Pickering, 23, from Teesside, died from head injuries after the gun barrel of his armoured vehicle struck a tree during a training exercise on Salisbury Plain in October 2021, according to HSE findings
  
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• DWP confirms new Pension Credit rates for 1.4 million claimants from April 2027

  03-11-2026 22:06 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed a 3.9 per cent increase to Pension Credit rates from April 2027, with 1.4 million claimants set to benefit as single people receive £247.30 and couples £377.40 a week
  
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• Law on whether you can legally speed in an emergency in the UK clarified by lawyer

  03-11-2026 21:58 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  It's a common belief among drivers that you're allowed to break the speed limit in the event of an emergency, but lawyers have clarified whether speeding is actually permitted under UK law.
  
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• DWP confirms payment months for Winter Fuel Payment in 2026

  03-11-2026 21:55 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  The DWP has confirmed when eligible pensioners in England and Wales can expect their Winter Fuel Payment 2026 to arrive, with most payments due in November or December
  
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• Free bus pass age change confirmed by Department for Transport from November 6

  03-11-2026 21:51 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  The Department for Transport has confirmed which passengers are affected by the latest rise in the free bus pass eligibility age in England, which continues to increase in line with the State Pension age.
  
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• Winning EuroMillions and Thunderball lottery numbers for Tuesday's £82m jackpot

  03-11-2026 21:33 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  All of the important details about the Euromillions and Thunderball draws
  
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• Knifepoint North East robber threatened to cut cabbie's eyeballs out before torching his taxi

  03-11-2026 21:29 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  Alexander Hindmarsh subjected the taxi driver to a terrifying ordeal before stealing his money, phone and taxi
  
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• One person taken to RVI after major emergency services response at Newcastle park

  03-11-2026 21:08 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  Fire and ambulance crews descended on Paddy Freeman's Park on Tuesday afternoon
  
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• Ryanair bomb threats cause European flight chaos as seven planes targeted

  03-11-2026 20:47 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  Bomb threats targeting seven passenger jets, including four Ryanair services, across Europe triggered travel chaos, forcing one plane to divert and another to be escorted by fighter jets
  
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• Police release CCTV images after fight involving several people at Newcastle Misfits Boxing event

  03-11-2026 20:12 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  Officers are appealing for the public’s help in identifying several people they would like to speak to following a report of affray in Newcastle
  
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• Northumberland dad gives moving update on son with cerebral palsy who 'makes me push myself'

  03-11-2026 19:58 via ChronicleLive - News
  
  Jon Moore is to take on a year of challenges
  
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