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• Celebrity Big Brother 2025 winner crowned after dramatic final

  25-04-2025 23:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Celebrity Big Brother has finally crowned its 2025 winner after almost three weeks in the iconic house
  
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• Drunken bully nearly tore partner's jeans off and grabbed her neck during terrifying bus ordeal

  25-04-2025 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Andrew Holland, 55, was given a 23 week prison sentence
  
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• Cancer care centre Maggie's at Freeman Hospital opens new annexe to support community

  25-04-2025 21:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Maggie's at the Freeman Hospital hopes that the new annexe will enable it to support more people, with 16,000 visitors in 2024
  
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• Unclear when new Metro trains will return

  25-04-2025 21:45 via bbc.com
  The five new Tyne and Wear Metro trains are suspended due to an issue with how their doors work.
  
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• Gateshead rapist who left victim 'living every day in fear' jailed

  25-04-2025 21:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Thomas White, 36, was found guilty of several sex offences and two counts of intentional strangulation at Newcastle Crown Court
  
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• North East MP tells Parliament Supreme Court ruling on gender is 'step backwards'

  25-04-2025 21:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Kate Osborne told Parliament that she fears being challenged when accessing facilities, and that the ruling will not just have implications on trans women
  
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• Newcastle Town Moor flood prevention plans approved by city council

  25-04-2025 21:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Councillors have backed plans to help prevent flood events on the Town Moor and neighbouring areas
  
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• Morrisons recalls meat product over 'blue plastic' contamination fears

  25-04-2025 20:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Morrisons is recalling 400g packets of its The Best 6 Cumberland sausages
  
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• Plans for Newcastle West End block of flats rejected over flooding worries

  25-04-2025 20:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The plans for Westmorland Road have been reject over a number of concerns, including flooding
  
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• What we know so far about Tyne and Wear Metro issue after new trains pulled from service

  25-04-2025 20:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  An image circulating on social media has shown a new Metro train pulled into a station with a door open on the wrong side of the carriage, facing onto the tracks instead of the platform
  
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• EuroMillions results LIVE: Winning Lottery numbers for Friday, April 25

  25-04-2025 20:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The winning EuroMillions and National Lottery Thunderball numbers for April 25, 2025 - live breaking updates below
  
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• Gang members trafficked women to UK as sex workers

  25-04-2025 19:57 via bbc.com
  Women were trafficked to the UK from Romania and lived with their "controllers" at rented properties.
  
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• Ideal fixture, home banker - Shearer, Neville and Carragher's Newcastle vs Ipswich prediction

  25-04-2025 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Premier League pundits are all in agreement over United's St James' Park clash with Ipswich Town
  
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• University staff to strike for three more days

  25-04-2025 19:05 via bbc.com
  The move follows 14 days of industrial action which have already taken place this year.
  
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• Tyne and Wear Metro passengers react as more details emerge on new trains' door problem

  25-04-2025 19:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It emerged on Thursday all the five active trains from Stadler's newly-built Metro fleet had been pulled from public service due to a problem with their doors
  
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• Three more North East councillors taken to court over unpaid council tax bills

  25-04-2025 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  North Tyneside Council has joined Newcastle and Durham in confirming it has issued its own councillors with court summons over council tax arrears, but has refused to say who
  
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• Premier League captain pays 'incredible' Newcastle stars ultimate compliment with Liverpool verdict

  25-04-2025 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ipswich Town's Sam Morsy knows his side face a huge challenge against Newcastle United's midfield
  
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• Mum's heartbreak as danger driver who killed her teenage son appeals prison sentence

  25-04-2025 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Corey Mavin was one of two young people killed after Garry Robinson got behind the wheel while high on cocaine
  
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• New strike action announced at Newcastle University

  25-04-2025 18:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Walk-outs are due to begin again at Newcastle University due to union concerns over potential job losses
  
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• Shields Ferry services suspended for four days for 'essential maintenance'

  25-04-2025 18:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Both ferries are set to undergo maintenance next week, meaning there will be no river crossings from Monday - Thursday
  
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• Newcastle United transfer 'dream' sparks joy as new signing spotted at St James' Park

  25-04-2025 18:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United's exciting transfer business at youth level continues
  
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• Popular Newcastle gastropub closed down with debts of more than £1.4m

  25-04-2025 17:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The much-loved restaurant and bar near to the city centre closed its doors at the end of last month
  
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• 16 drugs gang members jailed for total of over 60 years after cocaine and heroin flooded into North East

  25-04-2025 17:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police has been spearheading the action to stop organised criminals shipping Class A drugs into the North East
  
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• Newcastle primary school given approval for new building

  25-04-2025 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The council has backed plans, now for a second time, to demolish and rebuild a new main primary school building
  
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• Full list of DWP benefits you can claim after reaching State Pension age

  25-04-2025 16:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  State Pensioners across the UK are eligible for DWP benefits that could support them as the cost of living remains at a record high.
  
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• Northumberland hiding spot for precious relic makes UK list of cool things to see

  25-04-2025 16:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A trip to a tucked-away cave filled with history makes a UK list of 'cool, hidden and unusual things to do' in Northumberland
  
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• County Durham rapist jailed for 16 years and described as 'a danger to women'

  25-04-2025 16:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Michael Holmes was sentenced at Teesside Crown Court for a number of violent and sexual offences
  
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• Roy Keane's Newcastle United rant as Ipswich visit brings back painful Alan Shearer memories

  25-04-2025 16:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United have faced Ipswich Town before when the stakes are high and the Tractor Boys relish trips to Tyneside
  
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• Direct rail services planned between Newcastle and Brighton from December 2026

  25-04-2025 16:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Arriva Group is submitting an application to the Office of Rail and Road for permission to run services between the North East and south coast, without the need for passengers to transfer in London
  
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• Jimmy Choo perfume is 'summer in a bottle' and better than half price

  25-04-2025 16:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Jimmy Choo Rose Passion Parfum is a sweet and floral fragrance that's perfect for summer - and you can currently snap it up for better than half price at Lookfantastic
  
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• Newcastle Christmas Market 2025 update as organisers aim to make it 'one of the best' in UK

  25-04-2025 15:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle City Council and Newcastle NE1 are working on improvements to the popular annual tradition
  
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• New 'summer' pop-up launching in days at By The River Brew Co site ready for bank holiday

  25-04-2025 15:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The team behind HWKRLAND are using all their experience to bring together the best in street food, craft beer and cocktails
  
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• M&S issues major update on online orders as cyber attack incident continues

  25-04-2025 15:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Marks and Spencer has cancelled all online orders on its website and app following a 'major' cyber incident on Monday, as shoppers are warned of a new update
  
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• 'Irrelevant' - Key word that sparked Eddie Howe's first team talk back as Newcastle United boss

  25-04-2025 15:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe has made one thing very clear to his troops ahead of crunch run-in
  
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• 'Gosh' - BBC Antiques Roadshow guest discovers inherited birdcage is worth a fortune

  25-04-2025 15:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Antiques Roadshow expert Lennox Cato was left in awe after being presented with an inherited birdcage - and the valuation of the antique could hardly be believed
  
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• Operator bids to run Newcastle to Brighton service

  25-04-2025 15:16 via bbc.com
  The planned route, which could start in December 2026, includes Redhill, Guildford and Gatwick.
  
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• Newcastle United might have the prefect transfer gift to help seal Liam Delap deal

  25-04-2025 15:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The latest Newcastle United news as the club are said to be joining the race for the Ipswich Town striker in the summer transfer window.
  
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• Newcastle United might have the perfect transfer gift to help seal Liam Delap deal

  25-04-2025 15:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The latest Newcastle United news as the club are said to be joining the race for the Ipswich Town striker in the summer transfer window.
  
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• Martin Lewis issues 'act now' ISA warning to anyone who has saved over £4,000

  25-04-2025 14:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The warning comes amid growing concern Labour will make drastic cuts to cash ISAs in the coming months.
  
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• Lewis Miley transfer stance clear as Newcastle United youngster struggles for game time

  25-04-2025 14:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United youngster Lewis Miley continues to fight for his place
  
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• Springing into action for Newcastle's Bigg Night Out in 2010

  25-04-2025 14:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  10 images show pals having fun in Newcastle during springtime 15 years ago
  
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• County Durham rugby player brothers to face off for the first time as Newcastle Falcons play Bath

  25-04-2025 14:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Max and Guy Pepper are set to go head-to-head in what will be the first time they play against each other in the Gallagher Premiership
  
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• Tributes paid to former council leader and President of Durham County Cricket Club

  25-04-2025 14:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Malcolm Pratt was well known for playing an important role in the North East Cricket community
  
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• DWP confirms PIP changes won't affect 700,000 people in this group

  25-04-2025 13:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Department for Work and Pensions has issued a statement on the proposed changes to Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
  
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• Town's bus lane fine hotspot after flyover closure

  25-04-2025 13:31 via bbc.com
  
  Drivers breaching Gateshead's High West Street bus lane rules spark 10,241 fines in the last year.
  
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• How to watch Pope Francis funeral as full timings and schedule confirmed

  25-04-2025 13:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The funeral of Pope Francis will be attended by world leaders from across the globe, but you can watch the coverage without a TV licence from home.
  
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• 'Heavenly' North East spot where you can see cherry blossom 'spectacle' - but not for long

  25-04-2025 13:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A tourist attraction in the North East contains the world's largest collection of Taihaku cherry blossom trees, that are native to Japan - and people have said it's like 'heaven'
  
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• ITV Coronation Street star quits cobbles and shares emotional look at final scenes

  25-04-2025 13:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Coronation Street actor Scott Anson shared the news that his character Reece Bolton was going to be making another return to the ITV soap earlier this year
  
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• 'Magnificent' secret garden minutes from Newcastle with wildflower meadow and fairy hide

  25-04-2025 13:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Garden, just over seven miles from Newcastle city centre, is rated by visitors as a true 'hidden gem' with one first-timer saying 'I have missed out all these years'
  
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• Eddie Howe reveals Newcastle United health scare hero - 'It could have had a different outcome'

  25-04-2025 13:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United Eddie Howe has thanked everyone involved with his recovery from pneumonia
  
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