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• Driver killed in two-car crash in County Durham

  19-02-2025 23:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A black Peugeot 207 and a white Kia Ceed were involved in a collision on the B6282, near Toft Hill, in Bishop Auckland
  
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• Go North East deny reports modern buses sent from North East to the North West

  19-02-2025 22:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The company has also said it is not aware of any looming ballot on strike action
  
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• DWP to check bank accounts for £16,000 in savings in crackdown on benefits fraud

  19-02-2025 22:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Department for Work and Pensions will carry out checks on people's bank accounts to see if they have more than £16,000 in savings - and will be able to take money directly
  
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• Quiz Clothing calls in administrators with at least 23 stores set to close

  19-02-2025 22:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  High street fashion retailer Quiz has called in insolvency practitioners, with at least 23 of its stores set to close, putting hundreds of jobs at risk
  
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• Sandro Tonali Man Utd transfer truth after 'disaster year' amid contempt for Newcastle United

  19-02-2025 21:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  AC Milan legend Massimo Ambrosini has hailed Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali and believes he is ready for a move to a 'big' club like Manchester United
  
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• Three women charged following demonstration at Armstrong Works on Scotswood Road

  19-02-2025 20:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police were called to protest activity at Armstrong Works on Scotswood Road shortly after 5.20am on Tuesday
  
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• Gateshead thug attacked heavily pregnant ex shortly after release from prison for previous assault on her

  19-02-2025 20:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Darren Cornish, of Gateshead, left his former partner, who was seven months pregnant, with cuts to her face and head
  
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• Northumberland councillors approve 2.99% rise in council tax, rent increase and cuts of £15.8m

  19-02-2025 20:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Council tax and social housing rents will rise from April
  
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• Washington horse 'essential' to disability charity needs surgery after tumour found in eye

  19-02-2025 20:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Maestro has been an important part of Washington Riding Centre for two years, and Centre Manager Lorna Watson has started a GoFundMe to help with rising vet costs
  
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• St Oswald's Hospice highlights funding challenges as National Insurance rise hits budgets

  19-02-2025 20:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The chief executive of St Oswald's Hospice is highlighting the "amazing" work they do, but also the need for funds
  
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• Deaf choir felt 'proud and brave' to sing at MOBOs

  19-02-2025 20:16 via bbc.com
  
  A deaf choir from Jesmond signed a video which was played to the MOBO Awards in Newcastle.
  
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• Heaton lout assaulted Metro worker while being escorted off train for being too drunk

  19-02-2025 20:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Andrew Tweedy, who clocked-up his 104th offence, was also found in possession of drugs when he was arrested following the incident at Northumberland Park Metro Station
  
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• Lotto results LIVE: Winning National Lottery and Thunderball numbers for Wednesday, February 19

  19-02-2025 20:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We will be bringing you tonight's winning National Lottery Lotto and Thunderball results - live breaking updates below
  
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• Royal Mail apologise after victim of pervert postman took her own life while on phone to management

  19-02-2025 19:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Royal Mail apologised about the "abhorrent" behaviour from Michael Stewart who "abused his position of trust" while working as a postman
  
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• Fitness programme helped Gateshead man to lose 5 stone and come back from 'dark place' mentally

  19-02-2025 19:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  One Gateshead man has spoken of his incredible weight loss and mental health journey.
  
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• Sunderland station train tracks need raising to safely serve new Tyne and Wear Metro trains

  19-02-2025 19:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A new Tyne and Wear Metro train finally made its first journey to Sunderland this week, but a problem remains with the new fleet's compatibility with the city's main railway station
  
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• Newcastle United's 21-day schedule that will make or break season or alter history

  19-02-2025 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It's only five games but they could not be more significant for Newcastle United
  
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• First look inside Newcastle's newest restaurant that's set to have queues out the door

  19-02-2025 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A brand new restaurant is opening in Newcastle next week with queues of people set to line up for a taste of the action
  
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• Bishop Auckland Food Festival chef line-up confirmed with Bake Off judge and master chocolatier

  19-02-2025 18:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The biggest food festival in County Durham will see several famous faces from the culinary world make an appearance
  
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• All the stores closing in February including North East sites

  19-02-2025 18:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Centre for Retail Research has issued a stark warning that the "worse is yet to come," predicting a 30% surge in store closures to 17,350 in the coming year
  
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• North East Mayor hails £15.8m electric vehicle charger boost – but we still lag behind rest of England

  19-02-2025 18:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A £15.8 million plan will see more than 1,000 electric vehcile charging points installed in the North East by 2030, but past estimates have suggested thousands more could be needed
  
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• Newcastle Council confirms plan for permanent pedestrian and cycle zone next to St James' Park

  19-02-2025 18:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  An order has been signed which will permanently ban vehicles from accessing Strawberry Lane, which Newcastle City Council says will make the area safer for football fans
  
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• Nick Pope recall, Tino Livramento back and Newcastle United poser as Eddie Howe fires warning

  19-02-2025 18:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Eddie Howe said his team weren't "in the faces" of the opposition enough against Man City
  
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• Inside the Come Together festival launch in Newcastle - live music, Asian food and A-list cameo

  19-02-2025 18:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A luxurious bar in the heart of Newcastle played host to the VIP launch for the Come Together festival on Wednesday
  
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• Dream Newcastle United defence revealed as part of summer transfer plan

  19-02-2025 18:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle could have a new-look back line to last them for years
  
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• Newcastle business hub launches near airport to help North East firms grow

  19-02-2025 17:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The new International Space Station (ISS) Airview has become the newest addition to the growing business park
  
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• Men arrested after 'altercation' on one of Tyneside's most sought after streets bailed as probe continues

  19-02-2025 17:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police were called to reports of a disturbance on The Broadway in Cullercoats just after 1.30pm on Monday
  
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• Man and woman deny assaulting vulnerable man at North Shields Metro Station

  19-02-2025 17:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ellie Falls and Declan Wilson will stand trial in April
  
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• Durham University alumni make £1.7m donation to aid research into global challenges

  19-02-2025 17:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Joanna and Graham Barker graduated from Durham University in the 1980s
  
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• Come Together promise 'bigger than Hyde Park' event in Newcastle as festival hosts VIP launch

  19-02-2025 17:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A media and VIP launch for June's Come Together festival was held in Newcastle on Wednesday afternoon
  
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• Newcastle United's £50m challenge as cheaper Marc Guehi transfer alternatives identified

  19-02-2025 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United, Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool and plenty of others have been tipped to make a bid for Bournemouth's Dean Huijsen
  
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• Victim of Northumberland pervert postman took her own life while on phone to Royal Mail management

  19-02-2025 16:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Michael Stewart, of Amble, was convicted of offences of sexual assault, exposure and harassment and has now been jailed
  
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• Heartbreak as victim of Northumberland pervert postman took her own life while on phone to Royal Mail management

  19-02-2025 16:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Michael Stewart, of Amble, was convicted of offences of sexual assault, exposure and harassment and has now been jailed
  
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• Former Newcastle United academy player Michael Newberry died at airport, inquest hears

  19-02-2025 16:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The defender, who went on the play in Northern Ireland, passed away on his 27th birthday
  
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• Council pressed to act over Saudi 'sportswashing'

  19-02-2025 16:38 via bbc.com
  
  Campaigners meet Newcastle's council leader over concerns about the country's human rights abuses.
  
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• The Chase's Shaun Wallace on MOBOs 'party ban' after wild train ride to Newcastle

  19-02-2025 16:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Chase star Shaun Wallace was in attendance at the 2025 MOBO Awards at the Utilita Arena in Newcastle
  
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• Newcastle United put on summer transfer red alert after 'hurtful' statement

  19-02-2025 16:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman has previously been linked with a move to Newcastle United
  
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• Poundstretcher to give thousands of shoppers free £10 voucher this weekend

  19-02-2025 16:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Poundstretcher is giving away thousands of free £10 vouchers to shoppers this weekend at all of its 305 stores across the UK - here's how you can get one
  
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• Newcastle United indoor fanzone announced for Carabao Cup final on Cobalt Business Park

  19-02-2025 16:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Fans can watch the Carabao Cup final on the Cobalt Business Park in North Tyneside
  
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• DWP warning as millions on Universal Credit face long wait for payment increase

  19-02-2025 16:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The majority of benefits including Universal Credit are due to rise by 1.7% from April 7 - but some people may not see the increase to their payments until May or June
  
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• What Sunderland need Leeds United to do as 'bad habits' creeping in

  19-02-2025 16:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Championship promotion race is far from over
  
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• ITV The Chase viewers furious as 'useless' player makes bizarre choices

  19-02-2025 16:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Chase fans were left frustrated while watching Tuesday's edition of the ITV quiz show as one player made a bold move which ultimately led to their downfall
  
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• Leeds United blows left me baffled by Sunderland defending and Le Bris changes

  19-02-2025 16:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Questions should be asked over how Pascal Struijk was able to head home twice at Elland Road
  
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• HMRC urges working parents to claim £2,000 a year on childcare in tax-free scheme

  19-02-2025 15:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  According to HMRC, it takes just 20 minutes to apply for help towards childcare costs and the money can be used to help pay for nursery, childminders or clubs
  
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• Wetherspoons forced to pull beloved breakfast item from menu after issues

  19-02-2025 15:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Wetherspoons has been forced to pull a key breakfast item from its menu after a supply issue - and customers are not happy
  
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• Sunderland one game away from Jobe Bellingham nightmare as three walk suspenion tightrope

  19-02-2025 15:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Black Cats picked up more yellow cards in the defeat to Leeds United
  
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• Amazon knocks £110 off Tefal air fryer as 'quality product' now on offer for just £70

  19-02-2025 15:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  One Amazon shopper who bought the Tefal digital dual air fryer said 'I'm very pleased with it' - it's now available with a discount of 61%
  
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• UK recycling changes explained as households to have four bins by 'next year'

  19-02-2025 15:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Stay up-to-date with rules around what you can throw away, what you should recycle, and when you can expect new bins on your street
  
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• Apprentice star Tim Campbell uses MOBOs appearance in Newcastle to highlight 'double risk' of prostate cancer

  19-02-2025 14:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Tim Campbell presented an award at the MOBOs - and he has spoken out about the risk of prostate cancer
  
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• Blyth burglar caught in 'home alone' booby trap

  19-02-2025 14:45 via bbc.co.uk
  
  He was caught in a homeowner's trap has now been jailed.
  
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