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• UK vet fees 'could go up' despite plan to cut them

  04-07-2026 10:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  An expert has said there could be an 'unintended consequence'
  
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• John Henry Sayers trial key details from today as court told dad and son won't give evidence

  06-07-2026 22:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  John Henry Sayers and his son have declined to give evidence in their trial
  
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• Caravans ordered to move off council land outside Spanish City in Whitley Bay

  06-07-2026 22:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Caravans on Whitley Bay's The Links have been issued notices to vacate the area, the council confirms.
  
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• Councillor 'cannot remain silent' over High Borrans closure as Labour defends process

  06-07-2026 22:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Political tensions emerge over North Tyneside Council's decision to close its outdoor education centre, High Borrans
  
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• North East tot's spinal fractures caused by 'forceful slam', specialist tells jury

  06-07-2026 21:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Isabelle Welsh was found 'gravely ill' and covered in injuries when paramedics were called to her Teesside home on September 13 last year. Following Isabelle's death, her mother Alexandra Walker, 25, of Hartington Close in Thornaby, and her boyfriend, Harrison Simpson, 22, of Greenham Close, Thorntree, were charged with her murder.
  
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• Winning Set for Life lottery numbers for Monday, July 6

  06-07-2026 21:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We have everything you need to know about the Set for Life draw for Monday, July 6
  
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• Set For Life results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for Monday, July 6

  06-07-2026 20:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Tonight's Set For Life could see one player scoop £10,000 every month for 30 years
  
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• Jordan Henderson injury update as England star suffers World Cup heartbreak

  06-07-2026 20:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jordan Henderson was stretchered off the pitch after suffering a wrist injury during England's 3-2 win against Mexico in the last 16 of the World Cup, with the Brentford midfielder set to miss the rest of the tournament after being told he requires surgery
  
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• Free TV licences for all pensioners 14-day deadline update after statement

  06-07-2026 20:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Department for Culture Media and Sport has said it is 'considering concessions' but people only have 2 weeks to put pressure on
  
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• Newcastle boy tried to save friend from the River Tyne before they they lost their lives, inquest hears

  06-07-2026 20:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  David Ionut Radut, 14, and Aras Rudzianskas, 13, had been swinging on a rope swing near the River Tyne in Ovingham
  
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• John Henry Sayers won't give evidence as jurors hear how he was targeted by organised crime group

  06-07-2026 19:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  John Henry Sayers and his son will not be going into the witness box at the Old Bailey, where they deny causing GBH with intent
  
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• Northumberland A1 crash LIVE: Updates as collision causes rush hour delays near Morpeth

  06-07-2026 18:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Drivers are experiencing rush hour delays on the A1 in Northumberland following a collision - follow for updates
  
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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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• 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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• 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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