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• Thousands call for 'outrageous' BBC TV licence to be axed as pensioners fume

  14-02-2025 22:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A petition, signed by almost 37,000 Brits, has been submitted to Parliament advocating for state-financed free TV licences for everyone at retirement age
  
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• Sunderland control freak forced partner to have baby and banned her from breastfeeding

  14-02-2025 22:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Callum Shipley, of Sunderland, has been jailed for subjecting his then-partner to behaviour which has left her psychologically damaged
  
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• Northumberland MP says Infected Blood payouts are taking 'far, far, far too long'

  14-02-2025 22:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Infected Blood compensation is taking too long, warns Northumberland MP Ian Lavery.
  
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• easyJet passengers warned over two 'hidden' rules costing them £45

  14-02-2025 22:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  easyJetpassengers are being warned over two rules which are costing them £45 as the big summer getaway approaches - with the budget airline used by dozens of holidaymakers
  
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• Drivers warned thousands of cars set for DVSA 'recall' causing MOT chaos

  14-02-2025 22:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  More than five million cars could be affected as franchise dealers lose contact with their customers and those failing to respond to initial recall notices, it has been warned
  
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• Met Office issues exact hours snow is set to hammer North East this weekend

  14-02-2025 21:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for snow, ice and freezing rain for parts of England, with the alert in place from the early hours of Saturday
  
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• North East weather LIVE: Updates as Met Office snow and ice warning lifted

  14-02-2025 21:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Forecasters previously warned of delays to road, bus and train services with snow expected across the region on Saturday, February 15 - live updates below
  
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• North East snow LIVE: Updates as Met Office weather warning in place for travel disruption

  14-02-2025 21:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Forecasters have warned of delays to road, bus and train services with snow expected across the region on Saturday, February 15 - live updates below
  
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• Premier League make huge Andrew Madley and Michael Oliver statement after Liverpool uproar

  14-02-2025 21:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The officials for this weekend's games involving Newcastle United, Manchester City and Liverpool have been announced
  
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• Nationwide issues stark £1,200 warning to 15 million members

  14-02-2025 20:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The world's largest building society shared its research this week, after finding some 43% of people could land themselves huge bills in certain situations
  
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• DWP set to scrap key benefit and will visit 'thousands' of claimants homes

  14-02-2025 20:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The DWP has set out how the managed migration scheme will work when it comes to those claiming Employment and Support Allowance - with thousands of people set to be affected
  
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• North east areas that will 'wake up to snow' as Met Office issue yellow weather warning

  14-02-2025 19:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for snow in parts of England and Scotland, with Durham, Tyneside, Northumberland all set to be affected
  
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• Newcastle United massive boost as Premier League release statement on Man City legal battle loss

  14-02-2025 19:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Manchester City took the Premier League to court claiming its Associated Party Transaction (APT) regulations introduced after Newcastle's takeover were unlawful
  
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• EuroMillions and Thunderball results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for Valentine's Day Friday, February 14

  14-02-2025 19:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We will be bringing live breaking updates and results from the National Lottery's EuroMillions and Thunderball draw on Friday, January 31
  
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• Newcastle University strike days announced amid job losses and £30m in cuts

  14-02-2025 19:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Academics at the institution are set to strike on 14 days ahead of the end of March over job losses and fears over workloads.
  
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• Sunday for Sammy ticket details with countdown now under way to its Newcastle comeback

  14-02-2025 19:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Tickets for 'Geordie command performance' Sunday for Sammy go on sale at 10am this Saturday
  
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• Killingworth anger over incorrectly felled trees continues as house developer resumes work

  14-02-2025 19:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Story Homes has apologised for the felled trees which it states it aims to replace
  
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• Newcastle United could be set for 'game changing' sponsorship U-turn after rules scrapped

  14-02-2025 19:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United may now be able to hit bigger sponsorship deals after Man City U-turn
  
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• Forget Isak and Haaland, Newcastle are better than Man City in a vital area

  14-02-2025 19:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Eddie Howe and Pep Guardiola go head to head at the Etihad this weekend
  
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• North Tyneside Council approves council tax hike and 200 job cuts in budget

  14-02-2025 19:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Labour councillors approved the budget last night but not without trading barbs with its Tory opposition
  
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• Council slammed over 'dangerous' pothole with fears that spraying debris could hit schoolchildren

  14-02-2025 19:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Locals in Gosforth have been left outraged by the state of Jubilee Road, next to Gosforth Junior High, where fragments of road surface are being
  
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• 'I need to' - Joe Willock fires honest Newcastle United admission

  14-02-2025 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The former Arsenal man speaks on Man City, Wembley and his future
  
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• Newcastle among worst in country for unauthorised school absences as North faces attendance 'crisis'

  14-02-2025 18:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle has the third highest rate of unauthorised absences in England so far this year, according to new analysis by the Northern Powerhouse Partnership
  
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• Heartbreak as 'loving great-grandfather' and military veteran dies month after Seaham crash

  14-02-2025 18:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Paul Knox, 70 was walking on Westlea Road when he was involved in a collision.
  
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• University staff to strike for 14 days in March

  14-02-2025 18:08 via bbc.com
  
  It follows the approval of plans to cut about £20m from its salary bill, affecting some 300 jobs.
  
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• Man jailed for running 'illegal waste site' in Rowlands Gill that saw fridges piled high and 'very obvious fire risk'

  14-02-2025 18:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Christopher Williams, of Acton Dene, Stanley, was running an illegal waste site in Rowlands Gill
  
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• Flat track bully, Shearer partner, instinct - Alexander Isak vs Erling Haaland Newcastle verdict

  14-02-2025 17:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Two of the Premier League's best strikers will face off when Newcastle visit Manchester City
  
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• Met Office warning for North East as 'dangerous' weather phenomenon to hit this weekend

  14-02-2025 17:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The weather conditions could cause a phenomenon called "freezing rain" to occur in the North East as snow is set to hit, the Met Office warns
  
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• What we know so far as suspected cannabis farm raided by police in Consett

  14-02-2025 17:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The property on Front Street was raided by Durham Constabulary and the Crime Scene Investigation unit
  
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• Amazon shoppers rush to buy 'perfect' winter coat 'as good as DryRobe' for half the price

  14-02-2025 17:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Two Bare Feet Changing Robe can be used for everything from warming up after a swim to walking the dog and has earned hundreds of five-star reviews
  
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• Fears of 'massive gap' to Newcastle net zero pledge at halfway mark to 2030 target

  14-02-2025 17:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It is almost six years since Newcastle City Council declared a climate emergency and set an ambitious goal of reaching net zero by 2030, but campaigners fear that not enough has been done since
  
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• Alan Shearer spots Carabao Cup final warning for Newcastle United after Liverpool 'punished'

  14-02-2025 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Newcastle United icon feels that Liverpool will be desperate to make up for their FA Cup clanger
  
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• Councillors unhappy at roads funding for south east Northumberland

  14-02-2025 16:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The area received around half of the amount pledged for the county's more rural sections
  
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• Thousands of Octopus Energy customers eligible for a free £200 voucher

  14-02-2025 16:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The energy company is staying popular with this new offer to help their customers further in the cost-of-living crisis.
  
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• Police appeal after AirPods and e-bike stolen in early morning burglary in Newcastle city centre

  14-02-2025 16:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police want to speak to three men over a reported burglary
  
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• Newcastle pub launches 'Get Off The Metro Now' cocktail as viral video inspires new drink

  14-02-2025 15:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A pub in the heart of Newcastle has launched a cocktail inspired by the much watched Get Off The Metro video
  
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• Amazon revives Samsung Galaxy S25 launch deal that saves £100 for limited time

  14-02-2025 15:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Every model of the new Galaxy S25, including the S25+ and S25 Ultra, is now £100 off in Amazon's latest tech sale
  
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• M&S shoppers ready for summer with 'very flattering' £45 dress in 'fabulous' colour

  14-02-2025 15:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Pure Cotton Tie Neck Midaxi Waisted Dress has been praised as a 'gorgeous' must-have for holidays that can be dressed up or down
  
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• £20m transfer message Newcastle United must overcome as right-wing target watched

  14-02-2025 15:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United's scouts have cast their eye over exciting targets
  
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• Northumberland teacher claims ex-pupil tried to 'blackmail' him during alleged 'inappropriate' sexual relationship

  14-02-2025 15:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumberland teacher David Blight is currently facing a misconduct hearing
  
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• Palm trees, stunning staircase and top tier food as Babucho opens new restaurant in Gosforth

  14-02-2025 15:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle Quayside favourite Babucho has opened its second restaurant not far out of the city in Gosforth
  
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• Dubai comes to Gosforth as Newcastle favourite Babucho opens lavish new restaurant in old church

  14-02-2025 15:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle Quayside favourite Babucho has opened its second restaurant not far out of the city in Gosforth
  
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• Transport Secretary questioned over Cramlington A19 roundabout upgrades as work 'under consideration'

  14-02-2025 14:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A Government assessment branded the proposals "poor value for money", prompting fears they could be cancelled
  
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• Thief stole hundreds from 81-year-old in Newcastle city centre cashpoint scam

  14-02-2025 14:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Marian Spirache, who keeps sneaking back into the UK and Samoila Vasile, tricked the pensioner out of £400 outside Lloyds Bank in Newcastle city centre
  
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• Northumberland holiday home made from historic building in running for top award

  14-02-2025 14:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Buildings in Northumberland, Newcastle, Sunderland, South Tyneside and Teesside are on the shortlist at the RIBA North East Awards 2025
  
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• Boots offering bestselling anti-ageing skincare for less than half price in new gift set

  14-02-2025 14:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The No7 Future Renew Collection includes creams and serum from the favourite range which promises to reverse signs of skin damage
  
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• The TV famous street 5 minutes from Newcastle that's home to United stars' top restaurants

  14-02-2025 14:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A street just on the outskirts of Newcastle city centre has been on TV this week and is home to some popular pubs and restaurants
  
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• Pep Guardiola shows class towards Newcastle United and reveals new injury crisis

  14-02-2025 14:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe has produced a "dangerous" side according to Pep Guardiola
  
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• How to get rid of rats and mice from your home and garden, according to RSPCA experts

  14-02-2025 14:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The RSPCA has advice on ways to humanely deter rodents from homes and gardens - here are some of the changes you can make in your household
  
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• Newcastle United make themselves clear after Premier League's PSR surprise

  14-02-2025 13:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United's task does not change after the Premier League decided to stick with the current PSR rules
  
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