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• Martin Lewis 'important' pensions warning over £30 rule for people in their 50s

  06-07-2026 13:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  He urged people to be paying into their pension sooner rather than later
  
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• Transport group claim A1 dualling 'could cost more lives' and call for average speed cameras

  06-07-2026 18:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The North East Sustainable Transport coalition said there is a road safety crisis in the county
  
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• Northumberland school mobiles ban update as councillors to look at tackling 'unprecedented' impact

  06-07-2026 18:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  One councillor compared smartphone use to drugs and alcohol
  
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• John Henry Sayers trial LIVE: Jury shown footage of police visit to Sayers' home for CCTV

  06-07-2026 17:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  John Henry Sayers and his son, John Henry Sayers junior, deny GBH with intent on a man after a car was driven into Sayers' property in Byker and set alight
  
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• Administrators appointed at Durham High School after sudden closure sees 'most' staff made redundant

  06-07-2026 17:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Administrators confirmed most staff had been made redundant
  
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• Trump admits he pushed red card reversal in World Cup with FIFA boss Infantino

  06-07-2026 17:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The US President has confirmed he asked the FIFA president to "review" the star player's red card
  
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• Met Office confirms third heatwave coming to North East as heat warning issued

  06-07-2026 17:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Despite the heatwave warnings for the North East, weather experts say it won't be record-breaking like the last
  
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• Newcastle mum-of-four was told she wouldn't live to see 40 unless she made drastic lifestyle change

  06-07-2026 16:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Academic researcher Laurie Parker has spoken about how her relationship with alcohol could have killed her
  
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• Newcastle residents share their views on whether MPs should have second jobs

  06-07-2026 15:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The debate comes after Reform UK leader Nigel Farage faced criticism after declaring a £270,000 payment from a gold bullion marketer
  
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• New flats planned in historic Newcastle building that was birthplace of global fashion brand

  06-07-2026 15:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The upper floors of the LD Mountain Centre, in Newcastle city centre's historic Dean Street, could be converted into flats if councillors grant approval later this week
  
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• Neuroscientist says 'don't dry sheets outdoors' as UK 35C temperatures forecast

  06-07-2026 15:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It's particularly important to around 16million people in the UK
  
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• Emergency services descend on North Tyneside leisure centre after reports of 'unwell person'

  06-07-2026 14:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police officers and ambulance crews descended on Waves in Whitley Bay following an incident on Sunday morning
  
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• Two teenagers found not guilty of murdering boy, 15, with sword in street

  06-07-2026 14:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Two boys, aged 16 and 17, have been cleared of the murder of Amen Teklay
  
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• Second World War veteran celebrates 100th birthday with Newcastle United surprise

  06-07-2026 14:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Bob Tait hit the century mark on Saturday, July 4, and everyone around him made sure that it was a special few days for him
  
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• Union criticises 'absence of meaningful consultation' ahead of Durham High School's sudden closure

  06-07-2026 14:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Durham High School closed for good last week
  
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• Met Office confirms heatwave and issues warning

  06-07-2026 14:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Met Office has confirmed the UK is to experience its third heatwave of the year this week
  
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• North East thug strangled woman before headbutting teenager and taking their mobile phone

  06-07-2026 13:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jamie Gray was handed a suspended prison sentence at Newcastle Crown Court
  
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• North East restaurant fined after serving 'dairy-free' cappuccinos containing milk

  06-07-2026 13:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The restaurant twice sold cappuccinos as dairy-free even though they contained milk
  
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• 'New-generation' pizza and cocktail bar No.32 set to open up in North East

  06-07-2026 12:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Restaurateurs Tammer Hassan and Vittorio Farigu, No.32 is one of two venues the pair are opening on the ground floor of The Beam this year
  
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• NatWest customers face new £12,000 'limit' soon as email explaining all sent out

  06-07-2026 12:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  NatWest is sending emails to customers about a change coming in April 2027
  
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• HMRC tax break could boost couples' Personal Allowance to £13,830

  06-07-2026 12:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Millions of married couples and civil partners are missing out on a tax break that could save them up to £252 a year — and allow them to backdate claims for a lump sum of over £1,000
  
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• Full week North East forecast as scorching weather to return to the region

  06-07-2026 12:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The heatwaves aren't over yet, as the North East prepares for more intense weather
  
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• Collapsed high street chain reopening 17 new stores with 'more to come' - full list

  06-07-2026 12:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The chain has announced it will reopen store at 17 locations with the first opening to customers in July
  
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• Aldi to trial earlier store closing times in major change for shoppers

  06-07-2026 11:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Some Aldi stores are already shutting earlier with some others set to follow suit
  
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• Beautiful Lake District village at war over plans to open first-ever kebab shop

  06-07-2026 10:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Residents in one of the Lake District's most famous villages have been left fiercely divided over a proposal that some say could change the area forever
  
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• Lumo giving travellers half price coffee after England's dramatic late-night clash with Mexico

  06-07-2026 10:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The rail operator is helping its passengers kick-start their week after many will have stayed up beyond 4am today for the crucial match
  
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• North East drug dealer who needed 'reload' with phone 'going wild' jailed

  06-07-2026 09:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Daniel Burns, who supplied crack cocaine, and runner Benjamin Moon, who delivered the drugs, have both been dealt with in court
  
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• Jordan Henderson taken to hospital after 'really bad' injury in England celebrations

  06-07-2026 08:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The midfielder was stretchered off and required oxygen as he was treated following a fall over the advertising hoardings after the match
  
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• What actually works for a hangover - reach for water and lemon

  06-07-2026 07:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Toast and eggs could be your best breakfast choice
  
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• 'Small payment' can 'save thousands and shave years off' mortgages

  06-07-2026 03:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Brokers said it was 'underused'
  
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