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• Some people can avoid £180 TV Licence fee and get it free - eligibility

  10-07-2026 07:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The fee increased in April 2026, which means a colour TV Licence now costs £180
  
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• Ann Widdecombe live: 26-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder

  10-07-2026 19:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ann Widdecombe, former Conservative MP, died aged 78
  
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• Latest problem with new Tyne and Wear Metro fleet explained as 'issue' causes rush hour delays

  10-07-2026 19:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  After a number of the Metro's new 555 trains were taken out of action on Friday, it has emerged that the latest concern surrounds their suspension system
  
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• Ann Widdecombe live: Police conference about to begin on murder investigation

  10-07-2026 18:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ann Widdecombe, former Conservative MP, died aged 78
  
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• Ann Widdecombe live: Police to issue statement as murder investigation launched

  10-07-2026 17:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ann Widdecombe, former Conservative MP, died aged 78
  
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• Murder investigation launched after former MP Ann Widdecombe found dead at her Devon home

  10-07-2026 17:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police were called to an address in Devon on Thursday morning where the former Conservative MP was found dead with serious injuries as detectives launch Ann Widdecombe murder investigation
  
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• Parents of PC Jess Turnbull on their 'unimaginable loss' as she is honoured with moving ceremonial police funeral

  10-07-2026 17:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  PC Jess Turnbull was tragically killed when responding to a collision in June, and she has now been celebrated at Newcastle Cathedral
  
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• Judge at Old Bailey begins summing up in trial of John Henry Sayers and son

  10-07-2026 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  John Henry Sayers and John Henry Sayers jnr deny GBH with intent on Walter Patterson and say they were acting in reasonable self-defence
  
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• 'Convoy of caravans' return to Whitley Bay's Spanish City in 'Illegal encampment

  10-07-2026 16:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A convoy of caravans has returned to where it was moved off earlier in the week outside the Spanish City
  
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• Metro bosses promise Washington extension answers after councillor's 'whitewash' claims

  10-07-2026 16:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A councillor in Washington accused Tyne and Wear Metro bosses this week of having “refused to enter any conversation about problems which may arise” from the network's promised extension
  
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• Newcastle pub demolition blocked as council rejects Starbucks drive-thru plans

  10-07-2026 16:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Councillors unanimously voted to reject plans to demolish The Balloon, in Fenham, and replace the closed pub with a Starbucks drive-thru coffee shop
  
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• Three arrested on suspicion of murder in search for missing Northumberland man

  10-07-2026 15:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Paul was last seen in Alnwick on May 13
  
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• Moving pictures show Newcastle at a standstill as PC Jess Turnbull receives police send-off

  10-07-2026 15:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  PC Jess Turnbull, who died on June 10, received a ceremonial police funeral.
  
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• 'Charming' North East coastal village set for £1.3 million boost with four affordable homes

  10-07-2026 15:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The properties will be made available for rent at well below market rates
  
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• Major Tyneside employer Sage powers up AI training for thousands of teenagers

  10-07-2026 15:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Cobalt based tech firm has expanded a successful partnership with global initiative Teens in AI
  
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• TV licence rules update over major change to who has to pay £180 fee

  10-07-2026 14:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Some groups can get a free TV licence
  
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• Poignant funeral procession sees hundreds of officers mourn PC Jess Turnbull who was killed in the line of duty

  10-07-2026 13:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  PC Jess Turnbull died on June 10 2026.
  
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• £4.5m cash injection announced for North East green energy innovators

  10-07-2026 13:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  'The North East has the skills, expertise and ambition to lead the green energy revolution'
  
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• John Henry Sayers trial LIVE: Judge tells jury 'not to speculate about evidence they have not received'

  10-07-2026 13:28 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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• Two North East universities ranked among the most beautiful in the UK

  10-07-2026 13:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The North East universities ranked highly in the list, above some of the UK's most prestigious institutions
  
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• Ryanair flight from Greece in chaos as passenger partially 'sucked through dislodged window'

  10-07-2026 12:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ryanair has issued a statement after the passenger needed medical assistance
  
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• Reform UK councillor in Newcastle resigns two months after local elections

  10-07-2026 12:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Reform UK's Amy Hunter has resigned from her post in Newcastle City Council's Throckley, Walbottle and Newburn ward, with the party saying her health and work commitments had 'changed abruptly'
  
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• Derelict North East pub owners hit with £35,000 fine after major crackdown

  10-07-2026 12:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Owners of a derelict North East pub were fined over £35,000 following a council crackdown
  
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• Four Britons feared dead in Spanish wildfire

  10-07-2026 12:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Spanish officials confirmed four of the victims were believed to be British nationals
  
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• Tributes to Ann Widdecombe - 'they don't make them like that anymore'

  10-07-2026 12:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  From politics to Strictly, former MP and MEP Ann Widdecombe, who has died at 78, made her mark
  
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• 'Affordability checks' for Buy Now Pay Later users July 15 - lenders must assess you

  10-07-2026 11:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Financial Conduct Authority is introducing new Buy Now Pay Later regulations from July 15, 2026
  
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• Major UK vet fees rules change with '£21 cap' but 'serious risk'

  10-07-2026 11:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Pet owners are being told of major changes, but also given a warning
  
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• England fan who spent £10,000 life savings on grandad's World Cup dream gets money back

  10-07-2026 10:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jacob Allmendinger from North Ferriby spent his entire £10,000 house deposit savings to take his 80-year-old grandad Geoff Golliker on a once-in-a-lifetime World Cup trip — and has been left stunned after crypto casino Metawin gifted him every penny back.
  
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• England fan who spent £10,000 life savings on grandad's World Cup dream get's money back

  10-07-2026 10:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jacob Allmendinger from North Ferriby spent his entire £10,000 house deposit savings to take his 80-year-old grandad Geoff Golliker on a once-in-a-lifetime World Cup trip — and has been left stunned after crypto casino Metawin gifted him every penny back.
  
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• Labour MPs overwhelmingly back Andy Burnham to be party leader

  10-07-2026 09:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Former Greater Manchester receives 80% of parliamentary party nominations
  
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