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• Women take part in Walking Football tournament at Newcastle United Foundation for White Ribbon Day

  27-11-2025 22:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Changing Lives joined forces with Newcastle United Foundation on White Ribbon Day, marking the start of 16 days of activism against gender-based violence
  
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• Five stories you might have missed on Chronicle Live today

  27-11-2025 22:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A teenager has suffered life-threatening injuries after being hit by a car, a task force has launched to revive North East high streets and a Swedish bakery has opened - some of the stories published on Thursday, November 27
  
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• Newcastle traders call for Christmas market 'rethink' as row with council escalates

  27-11-2025 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The NE1 Hospitality Group, which previously announced a legal challenge against the St James' Park STACK, has mounted a fresh attack on council bosses over Newcastle's Christmas markets
  
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• Yoane Wissa's three-word message ahead of Newcastle United comeback announcement

  27-11-2025 21:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Newcastle United striker is closing in on a return
  
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• Mayors of Newcastle and Bergen celebrate cities' friendship at annual Christmas tree lights switch on

  27-11-2025 21:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A delegation from Bergen attends the switching on of Newcastle Civic Centre's Christmas tree every year
  
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• Child victims and perpetrators of crime praise support from Tyneside council team

  27-11-2025 20:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  One child said they had stopped carrying a knife after intervention from the Gateshead Council team
  
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• Tyneside primary school saved from immediate risk of closure to expand to new year groups

  27-11-2025 20:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Monkseaton Middle School has been given a lifelife after plans to closure the North Tyneside school were put on pause
  
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• First look inside the new Peppa Pig pop-up shop as North East store opens in time for Christmas

  27-11-2025 20:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Huge queues are expected at the launch this Saturday with a guest appearance from Peppa plus special gifts for the first 100 in line
  
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• Set For Life results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for Thursday, November 27

  27-11-2025 20:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We will be bringing live breaking updates and results from the National Lottery's Set For Life draw on Thursday, November 27
  
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• Newcastle's strength at start of the season has become an 'absolutely criminal' weakness

  27-11-2025 20:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle's defending was criticised in the defeat to Marseille
  
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• Man seriously injured in two-car Tyneside crash which closed road

  27-11-2025 19:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The man was taken to Cramlington Hospital after the crash on Beach Road in Tynemouth
  
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• Inspirational children named 'Bravehearts' after showing courage through devastating illness

  27-11-2025 19:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  These children have been inspirational during their illnesses - and have now received Braveheart awards from a leading charity
  
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• Strictly's Karen Carney opens up on past suicidal thoughts after abuse

  27-11-2025 19:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The former England footballer has opened up about her mental health struggles and how Strictly Come Dancing has been 'rebuilding' her with positivity
  
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• Terrorism suspect arrested at Manchester Airport over synagogue attack

  27-11-2025 19:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 31-year-old was arrested at Manchester Airport after arriving on an inbound flight on Thursday
  
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• Newcastle United players are lacking bravery with their cheap apologies and empty words

  27-11-2025 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It's time to end this away-day nightmare
  
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• GK Barry slams £150k I'm A Celebrity payment rumours and jungle reality

  27-11-2025 18:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  I'm A Celebrity 2024 star GK Barry has dismissed reports claiming she earned £150,000 for her jungle appearance, calling the Daily Mail's figures "a load of s***" while describing harsh camp conditions
  
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• Mental health 'safe havens' for teenagers to open

  27-11-2025 18:48 via bbc.com
  The hubs are due to open in Newcastle and Gateshead in the new year.
  
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• Major police response sparked in Northumberland in search for wanted man

  27-11-2025 18:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A police presence descended on Prudhoe on Thursday lunchtime after a man failed to appear at court
  
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• North East high streets taskforce launches with promise of 'radical' change for faded towns

  27-11-2025 18:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A new commission tasked with reviving struggling North East high streets has launched with a pledge that it is "not about putting a lick of paint on something"
  
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• Lisa Riley's partner reacts to her Ant McPartlin crush on I'm A Celebrity

  27-11-2025 18:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Emmerdale star Lisa Riley called Ant McPartlin 'juicy' on I'm A Celebrity and her partner Al has now responded, saying he has 'no fears' about their relationship
  
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• Ex-mineworker 'elated' at £2.3bn pension release

  27-11-2025 18:22 via bbc.com
  Stuart Porthouse welcomes the release after 30 years of surplus mineworker pension funds.
  
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• North East leaders disagree on 'tourist tax' plan

  27-11-2025 18:20 via bbc.com
  Advocates of the "tourist tax" believe it will drive growth but opponents say it will be a burden.
  
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• Strictly Come Dancing star La Voix lands major new role after quitting BBC show

  27-11-2025 18:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Strictly Come Dancing star was forced to withdraw from the competition after suffering an injury.
  
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• BBC Celebrity Traitors star Ruth Codd undergoes second leg amputation

  27-11-2025 18:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Celebrity Traitors star Ruth Codd has shared an update with fans after undergoing a second leg amputation
  
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• Taking Newcastle to top would match All Blacks cap - Christie

  27-11-2025 18:04 via bbc.com
  Tom Christie says powering Newcastle Red Bulls into a glorious new era would be full compensation for missing out on an All Blacks call-up.
  
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• Construction firm hired for half-built hospital

  27-11-2025 17:39 via bbc.com
  Construction workers are back on site at the Berwick hospital under an interim contractor.
  
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• No misconduct proceedings for officer who tasered man who fell to his death from window

  27-11-2025 17:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ayuub Hassan Abdi, 34, fell from a two-storey attic bedroom window on September 6 2023. An inquest jury found evidence did not confirm whether the Taser contributed to the fall
  
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• Woman in 90s seriously injured after crash sparked huge 999 response in Seaham

  27-11-2025 17:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The woman was a passenger in a Volkswagen Beetle, which was involved in a collision with a BMW on the Dawdon Link Road on Wednesday
  
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• Alexander Isak 'feeling better' message amid apology - 'Compared to Newcastle'

  27-11-2025 16:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The former Newcastle United striker is being backed to be a success at Liverpool despite a disastrous start
  
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• BBC Strictly Come Dancing warning to new hosts as they are told to avoid one thing

  27-11-2025 16:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  TV producer Naomi Channell says BBC bosses face 'big shoes to fill' after Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman announced they are leaving Strictly Come Dancing after 21 years
  
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• 100,000 DWP Universal Credit claimants could be 'debanked' in blanket crackdown

  27-11-2025 16:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Department for Work and Pensions could 'debank' Universal Credit claimants under new powers which allow staff to comb through bank accounts, with MPs warning algorithmic surveillance could trap innocent claimants
  
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• Self-employed workers in England issued a major warning and set to lose £3,000

  27-11-2025 16:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Self-employed workers spend 17 hours a month on business admin - time that could be used to earn an extra £3,000 a year, according to new research
  
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• Drivers warned they will 'feel the pinch' after major change deals 'brutal blow'

  27-11-2025 16:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Rachel Reeves has announced Vehicle Excise Duty will rise in line with inflation from April 2026 for petrol and diesel drivers
  
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• Former Doctor Who actor Peter Capaldi to play Newcastle gig in first ever tour

  27-11-2025 16:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The rocker had started a band over 40 years ago, before pursuing acting
  
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• Willow the cow has night-time wander around Newcastle's Ouseburn Farm after escaping from pen

  27-11-2025 16:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Farm manager Katie Bates was notified about Willow moving around the farm at 3.30am
  
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• Police 'indiscriminately assaulted' Newcastle fans

  27-11-2025 16:30 via bbc.com
  Newcastle United are to launch a complaint following the "unacceptable treatment" of their supporters by French police after their side's defeat against Marseille.
  
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• Pride event taken over by new group

  27-11-2025 16:26 via bbc.com
  Curious Futures is taking over the running of Newcastle Pride after its former owner closed down.
  
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• King Charles to make rare BBC appearance on popular Christmas programme

  27-11-2025 16:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  King Charles will appear on BBC Radio 4's This Natural Life on 23 December to share his passion for nature and the environment at Dumfries House
  
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• State pensioners urged to act now before HMRC letter lands

  27-11-2025 16:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Personal finance experts advise taking a small £100 initial withdrawal when first accessing your pension to avoid emergency tax codes and unnecessary tax bills from HMRC
  
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• UK drivers could be forced to give up cars over new tax announced this week

  27-11-2025 16:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A Saga Car Insurance survey of 1,000 Brits has found that two in five drivers would back away from electric cars if new taxes were introduced in the Labour Party Autumn Budget
  
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• Foodbank 'delighted' after 'cruel' two-child benefit cap is axed in Budget

  27-11-2025 16:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  'This move will pull 470,000 children out of severe hunger and hardship by 2027 and ease pressure on foodbanks'
  
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• Amazon slashes price on 'leakproof' Contigo travel mug amid Black Friday frenzy

  27-11-2025 16:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Contigo Byron SNAPSEALTM Travel Mug, 470 ml is usually priced at £12.50, but now down to £7.85 in the Black Friday sale.
  
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• AA says drivers could face £5,000 fine for 1 common Christmas mistake

  27-11-2025 16:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The AA has shared advice on how to transport a Christmas tree safely and avoid hefty fines under Highway Code rules, as it could leave you with a hefty fine just before Christmas
  
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• North East predator who told teenager 'she should have his baby' once she turned 16 jailed

  27-11-2025 16:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jonathan Paton was jailed for rape, sexual abuse and grooming offences at Newcastle Crown Court on Wednesday
  
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• Work under way on 124-apartment extra care housing with bistro café in South Shields

  27-11-2025 15:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The new building will have a number of homes for people living with dementia as well as young adults needing extra care
  
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• New mRNA vaccine could prevent norovirus, Newcastle researchers say

  27-11-2025 15:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Researchers in Newcastle are seeking to find volunteers for a new clinical trial
  
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• Martin Lewis issues 7 key alerts for British Gas, EON, EDF, Ovo customers

  27-11-2025 15:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Money Saving Expert has issued a list of further information regarding the energy bill reduction, which was confirmed in the Autumn Budget, to share with Brits across the UK
  
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• HMRC warning issued to home workers as UK households ordered to pay back £20k

  27-11-2025 15:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Martin Bentley, an HMRC employee, has been ordered to pay £20,000 by an employment tribunal after bringing vexatious disability discrimination proceedings when he refused to return to the office following Covid lockdown.
  
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• RAC urges UK drivers to remove this item from cars to stop condensation

  27-11-2025 15:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Royal Automobile Club has shared advice on how to tackle car condensation during winter, and it involves removing damp belongings from your vehicle
  
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• Three North East residents fined for failing to help council with fly-tipping enquiries

  27-11-2025 15:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The three women now have court bills of over £1,000 each after they failed to assist council officers with their investigation
  
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