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• Ant interrupts Dec on ITV's I'm A Celeb as co-host narrowly misses huge blunder

  21-11-2025 23:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ant was quick to step in to avoid the blunder, which came as the hosts introduced tonight's Dreaded Dunnies challenge
  
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• Urgent 'serious risk' recall issued over two popular soft toys sold at Matalan

  21-11-2025 23:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Squishy Dino Egg and Squishy Unicorn Egg toys have been recalled by the Office for Product Safety and Standards as they "present a serious microbiological and choking risk"
  
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• Teen with no arms left for dead in ravine helped catch attacker

  21-11-2025 23:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The stranger took out a hatchet, cut off her arms, and threw her down a ravine.
  
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• Missing boy, 11, believed to be trying to get to Newcastle is found

  21-11-2025 22:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Chase, aged 11, was reported missing from his hom in Hull this afternoon
  
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• Full list of tax changes that could hit shoppers, drivers and pensioners from next week

  21-11-2025 22:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to deliver her second Autumn Budget on November 26, with a number of tax changes expected to be announced to help plug a £50 billion black hole in the nation's public finances
  
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• HMRC says 758,000 people are due unclaimed Child Trust Funds averaging £2,212

  21-11-2025 22:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  HM Revenue and Customs has identified 758,000 unclaimed Child Trust Fund accounts with an average value of £2,212, encouraging eligible individuals to check if they have unclaimed funds
  
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• Newcastle man jailed for murder - Everything you need to know as killer sentenced over attack on friend

  21-11-2025 21:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Craig Howse, of Heaton, was handed a life sentence with a minimum term of 20 years at Newcastle Crown Court for the murder of Michael Craig
  
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• 'Pioneering' Northumberland SEND school transport scheme hailed a success by parents

  21-11-2025 21:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The initiative aims to give youngsters the skills and confidence needed to safely travel alone.
  
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• Rail workers at CrossCountry to stage strikes in December in pay dispute

  21-11-2025 21:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union will walk out on December 6, 13, 20 and 27
  
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• Scarlett Moffatt 'can't stop crying' as she lands new BBC role in exciting announcement

  21-11-2025 20:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gogglebox star Scarlett Moffatt made an "exciting" announcement on Friday
  
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• Mum 'still waiting for answers' after son's Freeman Hospital death following use of faulty heart pump

  21-11-2025 20:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Greg Marshall had dreamt of becoming a Royal Marine - but developed heart failure and was then given a medical device that was later withdrawn due to faults.
  
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• When North East temperatures will rise again after region covered in snow

  21-11-2025 20:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Met Office expects that milder weather will return to the region in the coming days
  
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• EuroMillions and Thunderball results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for Friday, November 21

  21-11-2025 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, November 21
  
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• Man City legend's 'phenomenal' Newcastle United warning - 'time is going to run out'

  21-11-2025 19:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Eddie Howe's men host Man City in Saturday's Premier League encounter
  
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• Drone warning as airport reports major rise

  21-11-2025 19:30 via bbc.com
  The airport reports a 371% rise in drones within its restriction zone this year.
  
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• Hundreds of Hexham residents expected in 'mass show of support' for Antony Gormley fire station plan

  21-11-2025 19:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The council insist that the site is needed for an expanded depot
  
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• Council row over Gormley-linked fire station plans

  21-11-2025 19:04 via bbc.com
  Sculptor Sir Antony Gormley is interested in turning the site into a storage space and gallery.
  
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• Newcastle United are a 'different animal' at St James' Park as Man City are about to find out

  21-11-2025 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Eddie Howe's side have a point to prove against Pep Guardiola's Man City in Saturday's Premier League clash
  
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• Emergency services operation launched as fire crews spend hours tackling blaze at South Shields home

  21-11-2025 18:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Emergency services were called to a house fire on Beach Road in South Shields
  
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• Murderer who killed man in 'senseless' act jailed

  21-11-2025 18:44 via bbc.com
  Craig Howse is jailed for a minimum of 20 years after being found guilty of murdering Michael Craig.
  
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• Heartbroken mum says her daughter was 'failed' during inquest six years after 34-year-old's death

  21-11-2025 18:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Maureen Walker died in September 2019, but a Tyneside coroner has been unable to ascertain whether catastrophic brain injuries which caused her death were the result of a fall or an assault
  
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• Warring sides make final pitch in battle over £86m Newcastle Heliport building plans

  21-11-2025 18:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A planning inquiry into the future of the Newcastle City Heliport heard closing arguments on Friday, following a major dispute over the Forth Yards development site
  
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• No decision on Gateshead Quays arena and conference centre plans until next year

  21-11-2025 18:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  There remains major uncertainty over the planned arena and conference centre on the Gateshead Quayside, two years after construction was meant to start
  
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• Enjoying Newcastle's Bigg Night Out around winter 2011 - dressed like summer!

  21-11-2025 18:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  10 scenes of a Newcastle Bigg Night Out 14 years ago when some wrapped up for cold weather but others braved the chill
  
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• The four burning Newcastle vs Man City questions amid Kieran Trippier bench fears

  21-11-2025 18:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United take on Man City at St James' Park on Saturday night and Eddie Howe has some big calls to make
  
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• Savage Newcastle murderer who used six weapons jailed for life as victim's family tell of devastation

  21-11-2025 17:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  As Craig Howse was jailed for life for murdering his friend in Heaton, victim Michael Craig's sister revealed the 'immeasurable' impact the sickening attack has had on his family
  
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• Strike action at Northumberland high school over poor pupil behaviour planned to go ahead

  21-11-2025 17:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A meeting between the school, the union and the council is taking place on Monday
  
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• All the taxes Rachel Reeves could increase in autumn budget including income tax

  21-11-2025 17:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Chancellor Rachel Reeves will deliver her Budget next week - here's what to expect from the statement
  
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• Labrador detecting hedgehogs ahead of water works

  21-11-2025 17:10 via bbc.com
  Bracken is a four-year-old sniffer dog trained to detect hidden wildlife such as hedgehogs.
  
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• UK households urged to do five things to cut energy bills and prices to rise

  21-11-2025 17:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Ofgem price cap is currently set at £1,755 a year for the typical household paying by direct debit, and this is set to rise to £1,758 from January.
  
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• 'I went to the revamped Boots Newcastle store and it's a beauty lover's dream'

  21-11-2025 16:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The new and improved store rivals any in London and has made Boots the number one place to go in the city centre for Christmas gifts - here's what's on offer
  
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• Inside Boots Newcastle Eldon Square revamp as beloved store gets major makeover

  21-11-2025 16:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The store has revealed an 'incredible' new look just in time for peak Christmas shopping season - take a look around
  
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• I'm A Celeb stars' secret codenames 'exposed' - including 'Spicy' and 'River'

  21-11-2025 16:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! stars are given secret codenames before entering the jungle in a bid to protect their identity - and two have reportedly been exposed
  
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• Shoppers swap traditional toastie makers for £19 'game-changer' microwave gadget

  21-11-2025 16:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Mico Microwave Toastie Sandwich Maker has been hailed as a 'game-changer' by customers
  
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• HMRC could issue working UK households £500 bill in major rule change

  21-11-2025 16:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Institute of Fiscal Studies (IFS) research suggests that this could result in an annual £500 bill per person
  
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• Martin Lewis issues major update to all drivers as thousands urged to act

  21-11-2025 16:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Martin Lewis has issued an 'important' warning to people about 'free' car finance mis-selling checks that could sign them up to claims management firms taking 30% of payouts
  
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• Tesco makes major Christmas announcement for all shoppers

  21-11-2025 16:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Tesco has unveiled its new Christmas cheese range, featuring four new products that are perfect for cheese lovers
  
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• South Shields house fire LIVE: Updates as firefighters tackle blaze at residential property

  21-11-2025 16:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service are currently in attendance
  
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• Amazon robot vacuum under £100 hailed 'game changer' by delighted shoppers

  21-11-2025 16:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Shoppers are dubbing it the 'best purchase of the year' and their 'little helper'
  
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• Gut feeling and points dropped message as Newcastle vs Man City predictions made

  21-11-2025 16:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The predictions are in as the big names give their verdict on the St James' Park showdown
  
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• Nationwide pledge affecting all 605 branches - full list including those in North East

  21-11-2025 16:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The UK's largest building society has committed to face-to-face banking for its 16 million members
  
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• HMRC 'panic' as UK households billed twice after major error

  21-11-2025 16:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  HMRC has sent follow-up letters to many savers that wrongly combine new charges on savings interest with amounts already included in earlier bills, it has been warned
  
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• Major driving test changes set to be introduced next week as learners warned

  21-11-2025 16:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has announced permanent changes to driving tests from November 24 following a successful trial period
  
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• Full council tax changes that could come next week including 'unlimited raid'

  21-11-2025 16:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Rachel Reeves, the Labour Party Chancellor, will deliver her Autumn Budget on November 26
  
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• Newcastle handed unpopular kick off slot for Liverpool clash as club make statement

  21-11-2025 16:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle fans face a late night for their clash away to Liverpool in January
  
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• North East manufacturing company fined £80,000 after man suffers life-changing injuries in HGV trailer fall

  21-11-2025 16:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Penn Elcom Limited, which has a site in Washington where the incident took place, has been fined £80,000
  
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• Amazon shoppers rush to buy huge Nestlé KitKat Big Biscuit Box ahead of Christmas

  21-11-2025 16:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Nestlé KitKat and Friends Big Biscuit Box weighs 1.357kg and contains 69 snack-size bars
  
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• Octopus Energy customers can receive extra £116,500 worth of support this winter

  21-11-2025 15:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Some customers could be eligible for a wide array of additional support and freebies such as electric blankets
  
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• Anyone over 65 urged to make key heating change this winter

  21-11-2025 15:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Met Office is urging households to prepare for winter weather as multiple snow and ice warnings have been issued across the UK
  
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• Octopus Energy announces 'UK first' with 30 minute rule for UK households

  21-11-2025 15:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The new Shape Shifters: Agile tariff helps SMEs cut energy bills by over 25% with real-time pricing
  
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