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• Newcastle plays host to largest awards event in England for aspiring writers

  25-06-2026 18:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The New Writing North Northern Writers' Awards are the largest awards event in England for aspiring writers and were held this week at Northumbria University in Newcastle
  
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• 'I travelled on one of the last original Tyne and Wear Metro trains and this is why I'm glad I did'

  26-06-2026 22:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  For my entire life, these trains have been the gateway to Newcastle city centre, and I felt a tinge of sadness at seeing them go
  
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• Northumberland thug sank his teeth into police officer's neck after biting another cop's arms

  26-06-2026 21:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Joseph Bramley was sentenced to 30 months in prison at Newcastle Crown Court
  
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• Winning EuroMillions and Thunderball numbers for Friday's £52m jackpot

  26-06-2026 21:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  All of the important details about the Euromillions and Thunderball draws
  
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• Tributes paid to 'irreplaceable' Whitley Bay ice skating coach after sudden death aged 37

  26-06-2026 21:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  John Hayes' dad Jerry says that his son, who died of a cardiac arrest two weeks after his 37th birthday, 'lit up the room when he walked in'
  
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• Gallery of 13 people Northumbria Police want to speak to in connection with ongoing investigations

  26-06-2026 20:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police are keen to speak to people in relation to investigations of theft, assault and criminal damage
  
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• EuroMillions results LIVE: Winning Lottery numbers for Friday, June 26

  26-06-2026 20:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The winning National Lottery numbers for tonight's EuroMillions and Thunderball draws
  
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• Dramatic footage of moment John Henry Sayers and son allegedly attack arsonist with weapons

  26-06-2026 20:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  CCTV captures the moment a Range Rover is reversed into John Henry Sayers' home in Byker and set on fire before he and his son allegedly attack arsonist Walter Patterson
  
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• Northumberland fire service selected as national wildfire response team

  26-06-2026 19:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It follows a record number of wildfires in the UK last year
  
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• Heartbroken family of Northumberland mum who died of cervical cancer slam DWP for refusing support

  26-06-2026 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Danielle Gwyer was diagnosed with terminal cervical cancer in February and passed away earlier this month
  
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• Gateshead Council hunts for £1m-a-year senior management team

  26-06-2026 18:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Following a reorganisation of the council's senior management team, the hunt is on to fill the roles
  
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• Police officer tells Old Bailey how he twice shot John Henry Sayers with taser

  26-06-2026 18:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  John Henry Sayers and his son deny causing GBH with intent to Walter Patterson after an arson attack at his home in Byker
  
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• Car overturns after another collision on A1 in Northumberland

  26-06-2026 18:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The car overturned after colliding with another close to the turn off north of Felton on the southbound carriageway
  
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• Newcastle sex beast behind bars as police praise 'brave' victim

  26-06-2026 18:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Adam Rose was found guilty by a jury at Newcastle Crown Court
  
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• North East thunderstorms LIVE: Thunderstorm warning in effect across region

  26-06-2026 17:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A warning for thunderstorms was issued for the North East on Friday - here's how the region is being affected
  
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• Police issue appeal after golden eagle sighted in Northumberland shot 17 times

  26-06-2026 16:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Squeagle the golden eagle was found with shotgun pellets lodged in her body and wings
  
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• John Henry Sayers trial LIVE: Cop tells Old Bailey Sayers was tasered while holding machete

  26-06-2026 16:41 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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• A1 crash LIVE: Traffic returns to normal after two car collision

  26-06-2026 16:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Traffic has returned to normal after an incident near Junction 75
  
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• Final day old Metro trains are operating brings 'mixed emotions' for passengers

  26-06-2026 16:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Some of the many people on board one of the class 599 train's last official services on Friday shared their thoughts on the departure
  
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• A1 Northumberland crash LIVE: Vehicle overturns after two-car collision

  26-06-2026 16:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The A1 is blocked after a car overturned near Felton
  
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• Energy expert shares 'one of the cheapest ways to keep your home cool'

  26-06-2026 15:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A quick change to your bathroom can also help reduce temperatures
  
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• John Henry Sayers had been warned his life was in danger at hands of violent gang, Old Bailey hears

  26-06-2026 15:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  John Henry Sayers and his son, John Henry Sayers jnr, are standing trial accused of attacking an arsonist they caught torching a Range Rover which was rammed into his home in Byker
  
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• John Henry Sayers trial: Multiple attacks on home amid 'threat to life' warning from police

  26-06-2026 15:06 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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• North East thunderstorms LIVE: School closed and family home struck by lightning

  26-06-2026 14:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A warning for thunderstorms was issued for the North East on Friday - here's how the region is being affected
  
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• 'It was terrifying' - Tyneside family's horror after their home was struck by lightning

  26-06-2026 14:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The lightning strike blew all of the electrics inside the house and caused a gas leak
  
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• Dramatic lightning maps show more UK storms expected on Friday

  26-06-2026 14:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  This morning's storms saw dramatic lightning across the North East's skies
  
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• Dramatic lightning maps show more storms expected on Friday

  26-06-2026 14:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  This morning's storms saw dramatic lightning across the North East's skies
  
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• A1 crash LIVE: Updates as major delays with road 'blocked' after collision in Newcastle

  26-06-2026 14:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Traffic is said to be "busy but moving"
  
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• The weather alerts affecting the North East amid thunderstorms and heatwave - key details

  26-06-2026 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A record-breaking heatwave with booming thunderstorms, weather warnings are covering the North East
  
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• 'Forever 18' and 'God only takes the best': Floral tributes left for teen who died after Jarrow crash

  26-06-2026 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Kurtis Stubbings tragically passed away on Wednesday night
  
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