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• O2 users warned about SIM card message - told to dial 4 digit number immediately

  19-06-2026 11:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  O2 is warning customers about a new phishing scam where fraudsters send fake SIM card expiry messages to steal MyO2 login details – here's how to spot it and what to do if you've been targeted
  
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• Winning EuroMillions and Thunderball numbers for Friday's £33m jackpot

  19-06-2026 21:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  All of the important details about the EuroMillions and Thunderball draws
  
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• 45 photos of The Hoppings opening day as massive event returns to Town Moor

  19-06-2026 21:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It was a sunny day in Newcastle today as the funfair returned to the region, to begin its highly-anticipated 10 day run
  
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• Thug repeatedly stabbed ex-partner with kitchen scissors after breaking into her Gateshead home

  19-06-2026 21:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Philip Rutherford also tried to rob two vehicles from their owners while armed with a broken wine bottle
  
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• EuroMillions results LIVE: Winning Lottery numbers for Friday, June 19

  19-06-2026 21:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The winning National Lottery numbers for tonight's EuroMillions and Thunderball draws
  
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• Jeremy Clarkson spotted filming series six of hit farm show after cancer diagnosis

  19-06-2026 21:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 66-year-old TV star was diagnosed with an "aggressive" form of prostate cancer
  
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• Two trains collide near Bedford with 'serious injuries' reported after 'sudden' crash

  19-06-2026 20:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  All lines between London St Pancras and Bedford are closed
  
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• Free TV licences for all pensioners update with 4 week deadline after response

  19-06-2026 20:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Department for Culture Media and Sport has given a full response - but to force a potential debate people have limited time to back the plan
  
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• Could Andy Burnham 'smash it' as PM? - The North East public has their say

  19-06-2026 19:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  As an official leadership challenge almost certainly looms for Sir Keir, we ask the public for their take on the prospect of a Burnham premiership
  
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• CCTV released after man exposed himself and demanded woman's car in Forest Hall

  19-06-2026 19:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The woman was left shaken following the incident on Great Lime Road in Forest Hall
  
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• See the spectacular views across Newcastle from the top of The Hoppings Big Wheel

  19-06-2026 18:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  See the stunning views of The Hoppings and surrounding area from the top of the Big Wheel
  
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• Teen drove at more than 100mph in 40 zone and on wrong side of road during Tyneside police chase

  19-06-2026 18:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Alfie Ford went through two red lights and was travelling at 80-90mph while overtaking vehicles
  
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• Key Northumberland road to close for three months to build cycle lane

  19-06-2026 18:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  a 1.5 mile diversion will be in place for the duration of the closure
  
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• Plans submitted for second multi-billion pound data centre in Northumberland

  19-06-2026 18:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The proposed development is estimated to cost almost £4 billion
  
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• Walker Park promise as 'lawless' area set for £415,000 sports pitch investment

  19-06-2026 17:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Two new Playzones are set to be built in Walker Park, under an effort to boost access to sports facilities and help combat the area's major anti-social behaviour problems
  
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• Byker murder investigators launch 'electric motorbike' appeal as alleged victim named

  19-06-2026 17:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gino Robb, 25, from Newcastle was allegedly murdered in Byker and a police investigation has been launched
  
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• North East mayor backs Andy Burnham to replace Keir Starmer as Prime Minister

  19-06-2026 17:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Kim McGuinness says she would back Andy Burnham in a Labour leadership contest and warned that the British public will not accept Keir Starmer as PM for much longer
  
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• Low-cost Newcastle train operator scores double success as Lumo on the right track

  19-06-2026 17:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Lumo operates across the UK, offering low fares to its scores of passengers
  
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• A1(M) crash LIVE: Updates as six-vehicle collision causes tailbacks on major North East route

  19-06-2026 16:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  One lane was closed on the A1(M) northbound following a crash this afternoon
  
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• 'Extremely violent' North East double murderer who killed woman and stabbed detective given whole life order

  19-06-2026 16:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  David Taylor will spend the rest of his life behind bars for the murders of Alisha Apostoloff-Boyarin in 2022, and Kyle Bevan, who he killed in HMP Wakefield
  
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• Urgent alert for anyone using football nets in back garden this summer

  19-06-2026 16:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The RSPCA has warned that sports equipment poes a serious risk to wildlife
  
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• Have your say on the next Prime Minister after Andy Burnham wins by-election

  19-06-2026 16:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  As political waves are made in the Makerfield by-election, could we see a new Prime Minister soon?
  
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• New apartments coming to Ouseburn as council finally approves redrawn plans after appeal battle

  19-06-2026 16:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Plans to bulldoze a 'grubby' site in Lime Street to make way for a six-storey apartment block have finally won the backing of Newcastle City Council
  
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• North East city centre cordoned off following reports of 'suspicious package'

  19-06-2026 16:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police, firefighters and paramedics were called to Clayport Library in Durham city centre
  
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• A1(M) crash LIVE: Updates as six-vehicle collision closes one lane on major North East route

  19-06-2026 16:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  One lane is currently closed on the A1(M) northbound following a crash this afternoon
  
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• A1(M) crash LIVE: Updates as one lane closed and traffic building on major North East route

  19-06-2026 15:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  One lane is currently closed on the A1(M) northbound following a crash this afternoon
  
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• 16 brilliant nostalgic photos of the Hoppings in Newcastle in 2016

  19-06-2026 15:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Hoppings are back for another year, here is what it looked like 10 years ago
  
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• DWP big PIP update as rule changes considered with deadline 'within month'

  19-06-2026 15:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Secretary of State Pat McFadden told MPs review could mean 'cost cuts' as face-to-face assessments one area being looked at
  
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• Watch moment Northumbria Police officer borrows teen's bike to chase down prolific shoplifter

  19-06-2026 15:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Philip Padgett, 32, of no fixed address, was charged in connection with more than 30 reports of shoplifting
  
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• Hoppings opening day LIVE: Updates as Newcastle funfair begins 10-day run on Friday

  19-06-2026 15:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Hoppings is returning to the Town Moor in Newcastle this weekend - here are our live updates as the event is launched
  
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