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• ‘We gave up on Cornwall beaches over problem - and found better one in North East’

  19-07-2026 13:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Holidaymakers who ditched one of the UK's best-known coastal spots for a quieter alternative say they have no regrets
  
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• North East firefighters to take part in New York run in memory of those who lost their lives on 9/11

  22-07-2026 21:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Colleagues from County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service (CDDFRS) will take part in the event
  
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• County Durham man 'wedged legs behind seat to prepare for impact' in bus crash

  22-07-2026 21:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  David McLellen was on the bus from Stanley to Washington which crashed into a family property on Hilltop in Stanley earlier this week
  
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• Second man charged with criminal damage for felling of County Durham Christmas tree avoids jail

  22-07-2026 20:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dominic Radcliffe acted as a lookout when his friend Dylan McNamara cut down the tree, which had also stood as a war memorial for 10 years
  
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• Lotto results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for Wednesday, July 22

  22-07-2026 20:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Lotto results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for Wednesday, July 22
  
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• Families of killed North East children urge Andy Burnham to review early prison releases

  22-07-2026 19:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The loved ones of Archie York and Maya Chappell have welcomed new Prime Minister Andy Burnham's pledge to review a policy that could see prisoners released earlier into their jail terms
  
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• Funeral notices in the Chronicle last week including tributes to a 'dearly loved mum'

  22-07-2026 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A selection of tributes to people who have passed away around the North East
  
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• Cyclists riding for Sir Bobby's cancer charity set off from St James' Park as fans mourn Kevin Keegan

  22-07-2026 18:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Tributes have been left outside of the stadium as a tribute to the former Toon player and manager
  
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• Police tape off shopping area in County Durham town following reports of a 'suspicious package'

  22-07-2026 18:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Durham Constabulary say the item was later found to be scrap metal
  
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• Teenagers 'seriously injured' after car 'collides with Sur-Ron bike' in Newcastle hit-and-run

  22-07-2026 18:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Two teenagers were taken to hospital after a crash in St Peter's Basin
  
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• All jobs lost at pioneering Newcastle firm after key funding backer pulls out

  22-07-2026 16:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Directors at the innovative business tried to source new investment but liquidators were ultimately appointed
  
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• PC Andrew Harper's widow speaks out as husband's killers could be freed early

  22-07-2026 16:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Lissie Harper has said that politicians are "making decisions from behind a desk that will have real and lasting consequences" for the families of victims
  
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• Man charged after armed police called to residential street in Westerhope

  22-07-2026 16:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Lee Jones, 38, has been charged with one count of wounding with intent and one count of possession of an offensive weapon in a public place
  
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• Three tiny kittens rescued from skip after worker spots something moving

  22-07-2026 16:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Staff from Thompsons Skip Hire in Hendon jumped into action to save the cats
  
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• Married couple 'poisoned in their sleep' at craft cider festival

  22-07-2026 15:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Kayleigh and Christopher Coll died in their camper van at the event in the New Forest last year
  
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• North East police officer arrested on suspicion of rape

  22-07-2026 14:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Durham Constabulary confirmed that a serving police officer has been suspended and a criminal investigation has been opened
  
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• 250 new jobs landing at North East airport amid £50m campus investment

  22-07-2026 14:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The landmark move is also expected to strengthen the wider aerospace supply chain across the North East
  
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• Murder accused denies killing Newcastle man in alleged stabbing in Byker

  22-07-2026 13:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jed Grieve, who is accused of murder along with two youths, pleaded not guilty to murdering Gino Robb and will stand trial in January
  
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• Newcastle police cordon LIVE updates as two teenagers seriously injured in hit-and-run

  22-07-2026 13:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  There is a large police presence in the St Peter's Basin area of Newcastle with two teenagers in hospital
  
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• Northumberland Zoo mourns as 12-year-old Red the cow passes away

  22-07-2026 13:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Hereford Bullock had been one of the zoo's longest-lived residents
  
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• County Durham birch that's clinging to a cliff is among UK's 10 toughest trees

  22-07-2026 13:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The downy birch in County Durham has been named among the trees that are surviving 'against all odds' and is in the running for a Tree of the Year award
  
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• Walker police cordon LIVE updates as two teenagers seriously injured in hit-and-run

  22-07-2026 12:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  There is a large police presence in the St Peter's Basin area of Walker with two teenagers in hospital
  
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• U-turn to Tenerife for UK easyJet flight after '10-person brawl' breaks out on board

  22-07-2026 12:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The easyJet flight was bound for Liverpool when it was forced to return to Tenerife after a fight reportedly broke out between around 10 passengers, according to air traffic control
  
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• £2 bus fares coming soon - list of buses, when it's happening and where

  22-07-2026 12:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced single bus fares in England are set to be capped at £2 next year
  
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• £2 bus fares coming soon - list of buses capping tickets, when it's happening and where

  22-07-2026 12:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced single bus fares in England are set to be capped at £2 next year
  
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• 170 new jobs to be created at major North East factory

  22-07-2026 12:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Around 170 new jobs are set to be created at the Bernard Matthews Foods factory after plans to expand the site were given the go-ahead
  
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• North East postcodes on list of 58 areas affected by Royal Mail delivery delays

  22-07-2026 12:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Here's the full list of UK areas where there could be delivery delays on Wednesday, July 22, including locations in Newcastle and Northumberland
  
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• New nail gel ban comes into force in August across the UK

  22-07-2026 11:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It will change the rules for salon and at-home home products
  
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• North East Business Awards 2026 regional winners are revealed

  22-07-2026 11:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The area winners will go head-to-head at the grand final later this year at the region's most prestigious business awards event
  
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• Kevin Keegan dies aged 75: Fans invited to share memories as tributes to 'King Kev' pour in

  22-07-2026 10:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Affectionally known as 'King Kev' on Tyneside, former NUFC player and manager Kevin Keegan was a true footballing icon
  
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