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• Tyneside thug ruined girl's 18th birthday party after stamping her mum unconscious and turning up with knife

  27-02-2026 20:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Lee Regan turned up at the teenager's coming of age party with a knife saying he'd 'bashed' her mother and forced guests to flee in fear
  
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• Meet the North East rescue cat still waiting for a home after more than 220 days

  27-02-2026 20:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Bugsy hasn't had the best start in life after being found as a stray living in a garden and waiting over 220 days to find a home
  
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• North East councils confirm food waste collection rollouts

  27-02-2026 20:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  With more than one in four councils not expecting to make the government target for food waste collection starts, North East councils have explained their food waste delivery plans.
  
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• Northumberland council officer admits ‘frustrating’ relationship with housing developers

  27-02-2026 20:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  New roads and footpaths must be up to a certain standard before councils will take them on
  
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• County Durham hospital staff celebrate victory as backpay worth up to £5,500 finally received

  27-02-2026 19:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  NHS staff across the North East have now been awarded thousands in backpay
  
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• Tyneside mum hits out at 'unthinkable' decision not to approve 'transformational' drug for rare genetic disease

  27-02-2026 19:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Rich family have seen first hand how much the drug can help children with a devastating Batten disease diagnosis
  
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• North East MP says Labour must 'urgently change direction' after Gorton and Denton by-election defeat

  27-02-2026 19:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The MP for Jarrow and Gateshead East has branded the Prime Minister as "weak" and says the Party must change direction.
  
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• Northumberland Reform councillor steps down following cancer diagnosis

  27-02-2026 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A by-election will now be held in the ward
  
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• Everything you need to know after new charges for Whitley Bay car park introduced

  27-02-2026 18:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Fees will be brought in for Park Road car park, however plans to charge for permits or parking at the Whitley Bay Playhouse have been dropped
  
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• Lewis Capaldi's big name support acts confirmed for outdoor gigs in Newcastle this summer

  27-02-2026 18:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  After his Sunday for Sammy appearance Lewis Capaldi will headline two nights of In The Park festival in Newcastle this summer
  
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• Brave Newcastle shop staff called bluff of raider who said he had a gun and would shoot people

  27-02-2026 17:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Michael McCann went into a Tesco Express in Newcastle city centre and claimed he had a gun but staff were having none of it
  
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• Ian Huntley still in 'serious condition' after attack at HMP Frankland - key details

  27-02-2026 17:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The child killer was attacked by a fellow inmate at the County Durham prison, with the suspect having now been named and pictured
  
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• The North East street people travel from across the world to visit thanks to Sam Fender

  27-02-2026 17:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A particular street in North Tyneside has seen an influx of visitors over the last few years thanks to Sam Fender
  
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• North East dad wins £100,000 on National Lottery scratchcard he bought commuting to work

  27-02-2026 17:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A father from Durham won £100,000 on a Deal or No Deal scratchcard by the National Lottery
  
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• New rule for all new cars and vans in UK will apply from autumn

  27-02-2026 16:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  New vehicles will need to comply will rule that will impact manufacturers and prices
  
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• Newcastle United bid on hold as eight stars head off on international duty

  27-02-2026 16:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  International fixtures mean the WSL2 is paused this weekend
  
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• Three life changes that could 'stop' your PIP payments under DWP benefit rules

  27-02-2026 16:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  You could be taken to court or have to pay a penalty if you give wrong information or do not report a change straight away, the DWP warns
  
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• The charming Lake District Shepherd's Hut with its own hot tub perfect for romantic trip away

  27-02-2026 16:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  This shepherd's hut is described as a 'romantic hideaway' - and it isn't going to cost a fortune
  
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• Images released after man sustains serious head injuries in alleged attack outside North East pub

  27-02-2026 16:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  On Friday, January 16, police received a report of an altercation outside of The Dun Cow pub in the Ellison Road area of Gateshead
  
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• Barcelona travel options for Newcastle United's Champions League game

  27-02-2026 16:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Some flights to Barcelona have already sold out ahead of Newcastle United's Champions League game against Barcelona next month
  
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• Newcastle United star Joe Willock spotted queuing for 'must have' item at Quayside Market

  27-02-2026 16:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United midfielder Joe Willock is getting in on the hype of one of the biggest food trends in the UK at the moment
  
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• Top Newcastle private schools to merge in 'challenging' period

  27-02-2026 16:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  RGS and Westfield will have a joint a governing body and aim to share back-office functions to save costs
  
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• Ian Huntley has just '5% chance of survival' after head 'split' in HMP Frankland attack

  27-02-2026 16:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The child killer was attacked in prison on Thursday
  
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• Four charged in North East over alleged sale of fake Covid-19 vaccination records

  27-02-2026 16:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The joint National Crime Agency and NHS England investigation relates to the alleged creation of 1,168 fraudulent records between June 2021 and January 2022
  
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• UEFA issue statement as Newcastle United's date and kick off time for Barcelona trip confirmed

  27-02-2026 15:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle fans can start booking their trip to Barcelona after the dates were confirmed
  
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• Say When wine bar to open in Northumberland's 'poshest' suburb after huge success in Newcastle

  27-02-2026 15:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  After the huge success of Say When in Gosforth the business is taking over a famous venue in Northumberland
  
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• See inside Kenji as as 'in demand' brand opens first ever North East store at the Metrocentre

  27-02-2026 15:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Famous retailer KENJI opened its first ever North East store at the Metrocentre in Gateshead on Friday
  
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• Barcelona refuse to celebrate Champions League draw and send Newcastle United clear message

  27-02-2026 15:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Magpies will do battle once again with Barcelona but despite the La Liga giants avoiding the champions there was respect moments after the draw
  
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• Car overturns after crash with lamppost and burst into flames in Gateshead

  27-02-2026 14:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service and Northumbria Police both attended the scene of the incident in Swalwell just after midnight
  
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• Limited edition chippy to arrive in Newcastle as local legends join forces with fashion giants

  27-02-2026 14:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A very special fish and chip van will be arriving in Newcastle city centre this coming weekend as three brands unite
  
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• Newcastle United learn best and worst case scenario routes to Champions League final

  27-02-2026 14:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United face Barcelona in the Champions League round of 16, and after the draw, they know every possible opponent they could play in the knockout stages
  
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• 'I'm a vegan and this is what I say when people ask me why I eat fake meat'

  27-02-2026 14:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  People in the North East are among the most likely to be vegan or follow a meat-free diet, research has shown. Women are also twice as likely as men to embrace veganism
  
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• Newcastle United face new 19-day fixture reality after Champions League draw

  27-02-2026 14:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  After a busy January and February, March does not look any easier for Eddie Howe's men
  
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• North East vehicle crime crackdown sees police take action against 36 drivers

  27-02-2026 13:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police officers focused on the Hendon area of Sunderland, acting because of multiple reports made by members of the local community
  
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• 'Low-effort' energy-saving item costs £5 and helps keep homes warm and cuts bills

  27-02-2026 13:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Consumer experts Which? have identified six common heating mistakes that push up energy bills - including a £5 fix that stops heat escaping
  
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• UK Foreign Office issues travel warning over 'widespread disruption' in Greece

  27-02-2026 13:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  People are being warned that public transport across Greece will face 'serious disruptions' and suspension to services
  
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• Netflix true crime doc shares nine-year 'nightmare' to catch killer who murdered Northumberland schoolgirl

  27-02-2026 13:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Robert Black is known to have abducted and murdered four young girls during the 1980s, including 11-year-old Susan Maxwell, from Northumberland
  
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• Newcastle United learn opponents in last 16 of Champions League

  27-02-2026 12:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Magpies were in the hat for the Champions League last 16 draw which took place in Nyon
  
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• New police statement on Ian Huntley after child killer attacked at HMP Frankland

  27-02-2026 12:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Durham Constabulary has shared an update on the Soham murderer after he was assaulted by another inmate in the prison on Thursday morning
  
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• 16 pictures of Greggs and Fenwick's 'must have' football collection as fans go wild

  27-02-2026 12:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  See what's on offer - and how much - in the newly-announced Fenwick x Greggs limited-edition clothing range
  
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• Arrest made after Churchill statue tagged with 'Free Palestine' graffiti

  27-02-2026 12:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  'Shortly after 4am on Friday February 27 a man was seen spraying graffiti on the statue of Winston Churchill in Parliament Square'
  
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• Inside Newcastle's 'ultimate' sports bar as city centre venue completely transformed

  27-02-2026 12:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A popular city centre venue has been overhauled to become what is being billed as Newcastle's ultimate sports bar
  
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• Eddie Howe discusses Lewis Miley 'out for season' fear and updates on three other injuries

  27-02-2026 12:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The midfielder is easing his way back from a muscle problem and Eddie Howe has been told to approach the situation with caution
  
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• 'I compared cheapest baked beans against the priciest and the best was a shock'

  27-02-2026 12:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A self-confessed 'food snob' compared a 28p tin of beans with another which cost £3.50. Heinz's ever-popular variety was also in the mix, and the best came as a surprise
  
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• Government’s SEND reform plans welcomed in Northumberland amid rising demand

  27-02-2026 11:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The number of children requiring an EHCP in Northumberland has risen from 1,679 in 2017 to more than 4,100 last year
  
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• Latest Champions League odds ahead of last 16 draw as Newcastle United await fate

  27-02-2026 11:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Champions League last-16 draw takes place on Friday, with Arsenal, Chelsea, Tottenham, Liverpool, Manchester City, and Newcastle all set to learn their fate
  
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• Our Friends in the North screening brings big names back to Newcastle 30 years on

  27-02-2026 11:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Creator and writer Peter Flannery and lead actor Christopher Eccleston attended for a Q&A on the lankmark series
  
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• James Bulger's Mum left heartbroken as grave vandalised in 'abhorrent' attack

  27-02-2026 11:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Merseyside Police are investigating after marble angels at James Bulger's grave in Kirkdale Cemetery were smashed to pieces, with his mother Denise Fergus appealing for information
  
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• Boyzone confirm 90s pop legends as support acts for 2026 stadium shows

  27-02-2026 11:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Legendary Boyzone will perform two reunion shows this summer and share a stage with two iconic groups
  
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• DWP can give £4,495 a year to benefit claimants who meet ‘35 hours rule’ from April

  27-02-2026 11:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Many householders may be unaware they are entitled to a Government benefit even though they meet the criteria for the money
  
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