Newcastle news

• New HMRC bank account checks and what it means for millions claiming benefits

  14-03-2025 23:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The new powers allow the government tax arm to look into the bank accounts of millions of benefits claimants up and down the country.
  
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• Newcastle United star reveals how Wembley sadness will fuel him in Carabao Cup final

  14-03-2025 23:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Brazil international is ready to grasp his chance in this year's final as Liverpool and Newcastle warm up for stellar midfield battle
  
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• Vaccine fatigue blamed as Newcastle sees huge spike in patients hospitalised with flu

  14-03-2025 22:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  More than 1,500 people were admitted to Newcastle’s hospitals with flu in December 2024 compared to just 315 the year before, with health chiefs concerned by a drop in vaccine takeup
  
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• Prudhoe High School investigation likely to be completed by Easter

  14-03-2025 22:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The school is likely to be closed until at least Christmas after structural issues were identified
  
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• Wallsend teenager locked up for biting, stabbing, strangling, punching and kicking woman

  14-03-2025 22:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Taylor Moore, of Howdon, admitted assault and intentional strangulation and has been sent to a young offenders institution
  
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• Russian captain charged with manslaughter after fatal North Sea tanker crash

  14-03-2025 22:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Solong's Russian master has been charged with gross negligence manslaughter
  
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• Brawl breaks out on Gateshead street after cars driven into one another

  14-03-2025 21:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police were called to Rugby Gardens in Wrekenton with people reportedly fighting in the street
  
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• Bid to clean up River Tyne and protect thousands of jobs given multi-million pound boost

  14-03-2025 21:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The River Tyne Restoration Facility to be built in Walker will hold up to 250,000 tonnes of sediment contaminated by mine waste that will be dredged from the riverbed
  
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• Durham teams planning first UK stadium for female athletes as part of elite sport complex

  14-03-2025 21:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Durham Women FC and Durham Cricket have announced they are working together to build a state-of-the-art facility for elite women's sports
  
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• Having fun on a Bigg Night Out in Newcastle in March 2009

  14-03-2025 20:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Here's a pick of 10 party images taken around the city centre 16 years ago
  
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• Why Newcastle United are going to Covent Garden not Trafalgar Square before Carabao Cup final

  14-03-2025 20:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle fans will be descending on London again this weekend as they take on Liverpool at Wembley
  
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• Gateshead's Jewish community gathers to celebrate Purim festival

  14-03-2025 20:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The theme of Purim festival is one of unity. The celebrations have occurred in Gateshead for around 140 years
  
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• EuroMillions results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for Friday's £136m jackpot

  14-03-2025 20:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We will be bringing live breaking updates and results from the National Lottery's EuroMillions and Thunderball draw on Friday, March 14
  
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• EuroMillions and Thunderball results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for Friday, March 14

  14-03-2025 20:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We will be bringing live breaking updates and results from the National Lottery's EuroMillions and Thunderball draw on Friday, March 14
  
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• Vera's Brenda Blethyn gives 'seal of approval' to ITV spin-off after emotional exit

  14-03-2025 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Vera star Brenda Blethyn was put on the spot about a potential ITV spun-off during an event in Newcastle
  
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• Newcastle United's 'oldest' season ticket holder, 95, who has attended 1,777 games

  14-03-2025 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  John Beeby, 95, attended the Carabao Cup Final at Wmbley in 2023 fulfilling a life-long dream of seeing his club play in a cup final
  
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• Lib Dem leader Ed Davey tells Government to be 'more ambitious' for North East on trip to Diggerland

  14-03-2025 18:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Liberal Democrat party leader Ed Davey was in County Durham on Friday morning, where he took a ride on some of the attractions at the Diggerland theme park
  
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• Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service appoint interim bosses after chief and deputy suspended

  14-03-2025 18:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The service say it is currently working through the 'appropriate next steps'
  
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• Campervan owners around North East targeted by thieves who stole £142,000 of cherished vehicles

  14-03-2025 18:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jackson Bainbridge, of Houghton-le-Spring and Steven Smith, of Sunderland stole the vehicles while Gary Richardson handled one of them
  
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• Northumbrian Water update after Durham City water main burst and affected thousands of homes

  14-03-2025 18:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Saddler Street was engulfed in water after a main burst
  
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• Man jailed for hammer attack outside club

  14-03-2025 18:15 via bbc.com
  
  Lewis McMahon is told he is lucky his victim did not suffer more serious injuries.
  
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• Police appeal to find missing Houghton-le-Spring teenager last seen on Tuesday

  14-03-2025 18:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Layla Anderson, 15, was last seen at about 11.15pm on Tuesday (March 11) in the area of Scott Street
  
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• 'A ridiculously long wait - but trophy win would change everything'

  14-03-2025 18:05 via bbc.com
  
  Ex-Newcastle captain and boyhood Magpies fan Alan Shearer tells BBC Sport what ending their 56-year wait for a major trophy would mean.
  
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• Newcastle Times Square Fan Zone drink prices for cup final and Paddy Fest

  14-03-2025 18:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Fan Zone in Times Square will be one of the biggest in Newcastle for Sunday's cup final and will also host Paddy Fest
  
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• Newcastle school turns black and white in celebrations ahead of Carabao cup final

  14-03-2025 18:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northern Counties school students kicked off black and white celebrations today ready for the carabao cup final
  
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• Liverpool see Newcastle United pulling power as Adidas and Sela kick off Magpies' London takeover

  14-03-2025 18:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United are set to take over London, again, on Carabao Cup final weekend
  
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• £70m fund from North East mayor aiming to create 2,300 jobs

  14-03-2025 17:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The fund aims to provide backing for ambitious companies and help commercialise research from the region's universities
  
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• Victorian theme park moves 450 miles to County Durham after being bought by Kynren

  14-03-2025 17:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The team behind Kynren have bought the Flambards Victorian village attraction after the Cornish theme park closed down
  
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• Teenager strangled and stabbed girlfriend

  14-03-2025 17:33 via bbc.com
  
  Taylor Moore, 19, is sentenced to a year's detention for the "terrifying" attack.
  
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• Durham teams planning elite women's sport facility

  14-03-2025 17:33 via bbc.com
  
  Durham Women FC and Durham Cricket are working together in an attempt to create a state-of-the-art high performance centre.
  
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• Newcastle United star Sean Longstaff's former North Shields school turns black and white for final

  14-03-2025 17:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Preston Grange Primary School students were decked out in Newcastle tops as they celebrated ahead of Sunday's massive game
  
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• Inside Newcastle's massive fan zone ahead of hectic Paddy Fest and cup final weekend

  14-03-2025 17:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A huge fan zone has opened up in Newcastle city centre for St Patrick's Day and the Carabao Cup final
  
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• State pensioners urged to cancel direct debits in bid to save potentially thousands

  14-03-2025 17:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Brits could waste thousands that could be going to their pension pot
  
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• UK Foreign Office issues travel update on when new EU entry exit system will start

  14-03-2025 17:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Under the new system, requirements will change for UK travellers heading for countries in the Schengen area, including Spain, Greece, Portugal and Italy
  
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• Liverpool star Mohamed Salah makes shock Newcastle United admission

  14-03-2025 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United will come up against Mohamed Salah in the Carabao Cup final and the Liverpool star has never forgotten the afternoon he faced the Magpies for the first time
  
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• Amazon shoppers pair Apple AirTag with £3 buy for 'genius' way to find lost pets

  14-03-2025 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Apple AirTag can also be attached to your car keys, handbag, suitcase or any other valuable belonging for 'peace of mind' in the event of loss or theft
  
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• Northumberland teen accused of planning terrorist attack to face trial next year

  14-03-2025 16:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 15-year-old boy from Northumberland appeared via video-link at the Old Bailey on Friday
  
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• Whistleblower welcomes paedophile priest jailing

  14-03-2025 16:54 via bbc.com
  
  Timothy Gardner had been caught offering advice online on how to abuse children.
  
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• Vera's Brenda Blethyn and Ann Cleeves reunite with Australian super fan

  14-03-2025 16:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  'I felt so privileged' - Chris Bennett who travelled from Australia to attend a farewell Vera event in Newcastle was invited to spend time with the actress and writer afterwards
  
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• Gabby Logan told 'don't come back' after clashing with TV boss

  14-03-2025 16:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gabby Logan has become one of the most respected figures in sports broadcasting, but her career was almost ended by a clash with her former ITV boss
  
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• Fashion chain Select to close 23 stores for good this weekend including North East branches

  14-03-2025 16:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sites in Northumberland, South Tyneside and County Durham will be shutting their doors as part of a wave of closures across the country
  
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• Emotional Brenda Blethyn bids Vera farewell in Newcastle surrounded by Geordie love

  14-03-2025 16:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Vera stars Brenda Blethyn, Ann Cleeves, David Leon and Riley Jones all appeared at an End of an Era event in Newcastle
  
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• Face of Cheryl Tweedy's convicted killer stalker who left Girls Aloud star 'terrified'

  14-03-2025 16:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The stalker had a criminal history before setting his sights on the Girls Aloud star
  
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• Police helicopter called out after disturbance in Wallsend

  14-03-2025 16:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The helicopter was called to search for a suspect after reports someone had attempted to enter a property on Derwent Gardens
  
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• 'Disgraceful' drunk to pay attacked taxi driver £1k

  14-03-2025 16:24 via bbc.com
  
  Aaron Kendall, 24, is given a suspended prison term for wounding a taxi driver.
  
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• Drivers finally work out what mystery 'gap' in car door actually means

  14-03-2025 16:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A driver shared a photograph of the door of their car after being left baffled by a mysterious gap below the window button - and fellow motorists confess they have been using it all wrong
  
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• School phone bans: North Tyneside Council willing to work with schools on "case by case" basis

  14-03-2025 16:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The local authority can assist schools looking into phone prohibitions if they chose to do so, says deputy Mayor.
  
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• Council leaders cheer 'Howay the lads' raising the flag for Newcastle United

  14-03-2025 16:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Newcastle City Council leader, Lord Mayor and Sherriff put on a black and white display in hopes of a Wembley win this Sunday
  
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• Campaign for 24-hour urgent treatment at North Tyneside General Hospital supported by councillors

  14-03-2025 16:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Councillors are pressuring top health bosses to bring back open all-day treatment to Rake Lane and restore Battle Hill walk-in centres
  
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• See water gushing down Durham City street after burst main causes 'major leak'

  14-03-2025 16:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Saddler Street was flooded after a water main burst causing chaos with a number of businesses, including Greggs, forced to close
  
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