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• Martin Lewis issues warning over social media and WhatsApp scam post

  13-11-2020 14:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Money Saving Expert said there is a worrying scam post doing the rounds
  
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• Facebook and Instagram down LIVE: Instagram reports continue as Facebook returns

  12-06-2026 17:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The social media giants have locked users out as both sites, controlled by Meta, are inaccessible
  
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• Facebook and Instagram down LIVE: Issues reported worldwide by users

  12-06-2026 16:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The social media giants have locked users out as both sites, controlled by Meta, are inaccessible
  
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• Teen arrested on suspicion of drug driving as three hospitalised in A189 Spine Road crash

  12-06-2026 16:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 18-year-old was arrested following a crash between a car and a motorbike on the A189 Spine Road earlier today
  
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• DfT update on free bus passes over 60s as funding confirmed

  12-06-2026 16:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Department for Transport issues updates including confirming funding over the next three years to make improvements
  
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• Everything we know so far after two teens arrested as cyclist fights for life in hospital

  12-06-2026 15:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A 16-year-old and a 14-year-old are in custody after a man in his 50s suffered serious head injuries when he was pushed from a bike on Thursday night
  
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• North East mum killed her eight-year-old son by poisoning his juice with methadone

  12-06-2026 15:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Louise Cameron has been convicted of murdering her young son Rhys after poisoning his blackcurrant juice with methadone
  
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• Northumberland crash LIVE: Teenager arrested and three hospitalised after collision on A189 Spine Road

  12-06-2026 14:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  An 18-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs.
  
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• Geordie Shore star Sophie Kasaei welcomes 'miracle' son with Jordan Brook and announces cute name

  12-06-2026 14:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The TV stars have welcomed their first child this week
  
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• T-Rex leather handbag created by Newcastle team fails to sell at auction despite global interest

  12-06-2026 14:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The firm says the global media campaign over the last two months have proven the market appeal of 'Extinction is the new black'
  
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• Man admits launching frying pan attack on police at Henry Nowak protest

  12-06-2026 14:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The court hearings have been told that 13 police officers and a police dog were injured in the protest
  
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• Mum who fractured baby's skull 'in a fit of rage' jailed for life for murder

  12-06-2026 14:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sarah Ngaba was jailed for life after being found guilty of murdering her daughter Eliza, who was just seven weeks old when she was violently assaulted by her mother in Telford
  
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• Newcastle cordons LIVE: Road closed after man suffers life-threatening injuries in attack

  12-06-2026 13:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police are investigating an attack in Newcastle city centre which has led to a man fighting for his life in hospital
  
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• Police investigating dog attack on Northumberland beach release image of a van they want to trace

  12-06-2026 13:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A German Shepherd crossbreed was reportedly injured by three other dogs
  
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• Newcastle's famous Swing Bridge turns 150 – but when will it swing again?

  12-06-2026 13:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Monday will mark 150 years since the Swing Bridge first opened, but efforts to repair the Victorian engineering marvel remain at an early stage
  
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• Balaclava-clad thieves drag Gateshead teen across ground as they steal beloved mountain bike

  12-06-2026 13:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Noah Nash, from Greenside, had only ridden 'dream' bike four times when it was stolen in Ryton.
  
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• Mum-of-five leaves kids at home for cheap 'date days' abroad with her partner

  12-06-2026 13:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Teacher Oliviyah Stevens, 36, loves jetting off to Europe for budget day trips - saying flying to Mallorca costs the same as an evening meal in the UK
  
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• Northumberland crash LIVE: A189 Spine Road reopens after two-vehicle collision

  12-06-2026 12:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Motorists have been urged to expect delays
  
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• David Hockney dies aged 88 as art world mourns Northern legend

  12-06-2026 12:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Bradford-born artist David Hockney is regarded as one of the most influential British artists of the 20th and 21st centuries
  
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• British tourist died in 'tragic' moped accident in Thailand

  12-06-2026 12:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  An inquest has heard how Liam Anelay, 28, from Liverpool, died in a moped collision in Phuket, Thailand
  
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• Newcastle flies Pride flag to send 'clear message' of support for LGBT+ community

  12-06-2026 12:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle City Council has vowed to champion the city's diversity during Pride Month, after some other North East councils refused to fly the rainbow flag
  
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• Northumberland crash LIVE: Delays as A189 Spine Road blocked after two-vehicle collision

  12-06-2026 12:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Motorists have been urged to expect delays
  
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• Chocolate bar recalled from shelves as FSA warns of 'possible health risk'

  12-06-2026 12:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has issued a "do not eat" alert
  
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• Newcastle police incident LIVE: Updates two boys arrested as city centre road closed

  12-06-2026 11:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Here are all the latest updates as people woke up to see police tape at a park on Friday morning
  
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• Ex-One Show star Jermaine Jenas speaks out for first time since BBC firing

  12-06-2026 11:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 43-year-old ex-Newcastle star Jermaine Jenas spoke out on GMB nearly two years after his sudden sacking by the BBC
  
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• Two boys arrested after alleged serious assault in Newcastle city centre as man fights for life in hospital

  12-06-2026 11:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police cordons remain in place on Claremont Road and inside Walker Park in Newcastle
  
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• North East burglar broke into two homes in two days and left blood on door handle

  12-06-2026 11:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sean Scotter stole sentimental jewellery from one household, before targeting another home the next day and stealing medication and bank cards
  
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• Hidden WWII air raid shelter discovered during construction of North East nursery

  12-06-2026 10:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Builders unearthed the extraordinary piece of local history thought to be preserved for more than 80 years
  
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• Newcastle police incident LIVE: Updates two boys arrested as huge cordon in place at Walker Park

  12-06-2026 10:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Here are all the latest updates as people woke up to see police tape at a park on Friday morning
  
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• 'Excellent' bank account 'pays customers £200 and has Apple TV+'

  12-06-2026 10:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The latest deals have been analysed by an expert
  
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