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• Fire sparked emergency response after smoke seen billowing from Eldon Square car park

  21-12-2025 23:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police and firefighters rushed to the scene of the fire on Sunday afternoon
  
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• Major free bus travel update for over 60s in England as new date confirmed

  21-12-2025 22:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A petition calling for all over-60s to be given free bus travel in England has passed the 100,000 signature mark and a Parliamentary debate is scheduled for January 5, 2025
  
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• TGI Fridays UK to appoint administrators days before Christmas

  21-12-2025 21:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Liberty Bar and Restaurant Group, which operates TGI Fridays' UK restaurants, has filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators for the second time in two weeks
  
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• New law planned requiring all cars to to have approval markings

  21-12-2025 21:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Government has confirmed legislation requiring all vehicles sold in Great Britain to carry both GB and EU type approval markings to protect automotive jobs
  
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• Working men's club memorabilia wanted for show

  21-12-2025 21:04 via bbc.com
  The Armitt asks for people to donate objects to go alongside a photography exhibition.
  
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• Android and iPhone warning as Martin Lewis tells users to 'type five digit now' to protect against fraud

  21-12-2025 20:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The money saving expert appeared on This Morning to share essential smartphone security steps everyone should take to reduce the risk of being defrauded if their phone is stolen
  
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• DWP confirms exemptions as average £400 cost increase comes into force from 2026

  21-12-2025 20:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The DWP has confirmed that vehicles substantially adapted for wheelchair users will be exempt from upcoming tax changes, while the average Motability customer faces an additional £400 bill from July 2026 after Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced VAT on Advance Payments and Insurance Premium Tax on Scheme leases
  
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• Newcastle United have an 'absolute rascal' Graeme Souness loves amid exciting prediction

  21-12-2025 20:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The former Newcastle United boss has cast his verdict on the current crop of Magpies players
  
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• North East personal trainer specialising in women's health after pregnancy expands studio

  21-12-2025 19:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Rose Shannon, founder of Train with Rose (TWR), started out as a mobile trainer visiting new mums at home.
  
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• M&S shoppers can get 'beautiful' £20 birthstone necklace for £4.50 in deal stack

  21-12-2025 19:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Shoppers can snap up the 'gorgeous' gold-plated birthstone necklace for less thanks to a TopCashback deal
  
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• Newcastle football club hands out hundreds of Christmas presents after creating Santa's Grotto

  21-12-2025 19:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle East End FC offered children the chance to meet Santa and pick their own present
  
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• Nationwide customers have just days left to claim free £50 payment - how to get it

  21-12-2025 19:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The building society is giving away the cash to 12 million customers - but you need to act fast to get your hands on it
  
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• Clear your debt in 2026 from balance transfers to budgeting

  21-12-2025 19:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  From balance transfers to budgeting tips, there are options you may want to consider to tackle credit cards, overdrafts and all types of debt this year.
  
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• State Pension increase in 2026 as DWP confirms £575 boost from April

  21-12-2025 19:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  New state pensioners will receive up to £575 extra per year from April 2026 under the Triple Lock guarantee, which increases payments by 4.8% in line with wage growth.
  
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• Over a decade of North East Boxing Day Dips captured in 61 feel-good photos

  21-12-2025 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Photos capture the Boxing Day Dippers who have braved the North Sea since 2013
  
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• Newcastle's new Rolls Royce will follow Elliot Anderson to England glory - in United colours

  21-12-2025 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Lewis Miley again stood in out against Chelsea and deserves to keep his place when others return from injury
  
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• Christmas attack victim still looking over shoulder one year on as thug who knocked him out remains at large

  21-12-2025 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Wayne Roper, from Shiremoor, did not realise he had been assaulted until four weeks later
  
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• Exactly when snow forecast for North East as temperatures plunge to -9C

  21-12-2025 18:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Parts of the UK are bracing for a 760-mile snow storm bringing freezing temperatures and up to four inches of snow from Cornwall to Scotland
  
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• Thief who tried to sneak past police officers to steal meat from North East shop is caught in the act

  21-12-2025 18:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  CCTV shows that Jason Galloway, 22, crouching down with his coat hood up as he tried to steal from a shop on Eston High Street
  
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• North East running club's annual Christmas event raises £1,500 for local charity

  21-12-2025 17:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Hundreds of runners dressed as Santa Clause and his elves joined in to raise money for Melanoma-Me
  
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• The Christmas Day murderer who raped and stabbed woman now in the community after prison release

  21-12-2025 17:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Steven Ling raped Joanne Tulip, 29, and stabbed her 60 times at his home in Stamfordham, Northumberland
  
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• West Ham to offer Newcastle United transfer target a January escape route

  21-12-2025 17:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Hammers are preparing a move for United summer target Jorgen Stand Larsen
  
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• North East man left woman needing facial reconstruction surgery in a rage over missing cocaine

  21-12-2025 17:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Declan Begley was been sentenced to 30 months behind bars
  
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• Liverpool 'fear' emerges over Alexander Isak injury as former Newcastle star braced for big blow

  21-12-2025 17:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Former Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak appears to have sustained a serious injury while playing for Liverpool on Saturday night
  
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• Major NHS warning made as 'antisocial media' causes mental health problems to spiral

  21-12-2025 17:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Wes Streeting has said that the NHS is being overwhelmed with this issue within young people
  
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• Strictly Come Dancing fans fear beloved pro is leaving show after cryptic 'last dance' post

  21-12-2025 17:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Viewers are concerned that Jowita Przystal, 31, who was partnered with Lorraine host Ross King, 63, may not return next series
  
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• Teenager groped by stranger leaving Tyneside Metro station snared him by posting video on Facebook

  21-12-2025 17:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Leon Curran lifted the 16-year-old skirt up and touched her bottom then complained to police he had been threatened after the footage of him was posted by the victim
  
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• I'm A Celebrity: Unpacked host celebrates engagement after Australia trip

  21-12-2025 17:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Kemi Rodgers has announced that she is engaged after her boyfriend Thomas Hannett proposed during their winter break
  
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• Cruz Beckham says Brooklyn has blocked whole family on social media in agonising Christmas split

  21-12-2025 17:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 20-year-old has blasted reports that his parents David and Victoria had unfollowed their eldest son on social media
  
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• Amazon shoppers snap up 'gorgeous' £96 designer perfume on offer for £20.45

  21-12-2025 17:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  With delivery still available in time for Christmas, Calvin Klein Eternity Moment Eau de Parfum has been bought more than 20,000 times on Amazon in the last month
  
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• Sunderland fans can watch six AFCON stars for free on UK TV and live streams

  21-12-2025 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Africa Cup of Nations will take place across the festive season with 24 national teams vying for the trophy
  
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• Slimmer who lost 16 stone shares top tips to avoid gaining weight this Christmas

  21-12-2025 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Slimming World manager Sue Thompson, who lost 16 stone, shares her top tips for keeping on track while still enjoying the festive season this Christmas
  
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• Shoppers snap up 'gorgeous' winter boots with 70% discount in huge Ugg sale

  21-12-2025 16:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ugg is offering major price drops on selected styles, including the Women's Classic Twin Seam New Heights Boots reduced from £200 to £59.99
  
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• Debenhams shoppers rush to buy luxury beauty advent calendar with 90% off

  21-12-2025 16:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Erth Skin London Timeless 12-Day Premium Beauty Advent Calendar contains full-sized products and has seen its price slashed from £495 down to £52
  
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• Northumberland's first Michelin-starred restaurant announces residency at County Durham hotel

  21-12-2025 16:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Restaurant Hjem will serve its final service in its current location in the Hadrian Hotel on New Year's Eve, before making the move
  
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• 'Nasty' challenge Chelsea got away with at Newcastle before VAR penalty anger

  21-12-2025 16:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Chelsea were 2-0 down at half-time but could also have been down to 10 men after another big talking point
  
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• Prolific North East thief 'on naughty list' when trying to get housing at Christmas

  21-12-2025 16:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Garry Miller, who has 143 offences on his record and only got out of prison in October, stole £51-worth of festive chocolate from Fenwick during his latest offending
  
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• Newcastle man sent sexual messages to undercover officer he thought was teenage girl

  21-12-2025 16:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  He also sent pictures of his genitals to the police officer
  
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• Bruno Guimaraes transfer truth emerges as Newcastle United star linked with £100m January move

  21-12-2025 15:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Newcastle skipper is loving life on Tyneside but has attracted fresh interest from Man City
  
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• Paul Gascoigne's heartwarming gesture to huge fan and two-hour chat

  21-12-2025 14:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ex-Newcastle United and England star Paul Gascoigne has often been in the headlines since his retirement, and a touching story has now been told by a fan stemming back to his playing days
  
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• Tyneside stories you might have missed

  21-12-2025 14:44 via bbc.com
  Naughty elves, scooter tests for party-goers and plans to reopen a church make the headlines.
  
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• North East road closed by police after vehicle crashes into house

  21-12-2025 14:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police have advised drivers to find alternative routes
  
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• One person taken to hospital and five treated at scene after three vehicle collision on A19 near Sunderland

  21-12-2025 14:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The North East Ambulance Service was called to the crash on Sunday morning
  
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• Police statement in full as pedestrian dies after being hit by two cars on the A19 near Sunderland

  21-12-2025 13:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police have urged anyone else who was in the area at the time and saw what happened to come forward after a man in his 60s died at the scene
  
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• Meet Newcastle's teenage hat-trick hero who is eligible to represent Brazil, England and Italy

  21-12-2025 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Matheos Ferreira lit up the FA Youth Cup with a hat-trick against Portsmouth on Tuesday evening
  
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• Full list of festive holiday openings for North East waste recycling centres

  21-12-2025 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  If you're wanting to do a big clearout before Christmas, here's when you can do it
  
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• Liverpool hit by fresh Alexander Isak injury blow as Newcastle United date now in doubt

  21-12-2025 12:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The striker scored his second Premier League goal for the Reds at Tottenham before injury struck
  
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• Common parking manoeuvre could be banned across England in 2026 as law change considered

  21-12-2025 12:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Government has been consulting on banning pavement parking over recent months, with the Local Transport Minister promising an announcement 'very soon'
  
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• Major police operation underway after serious crash closed A19 near Sunderland

  21-12-2025 12:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The road has been closed for over 11 hours, with Northumbria Police officers and multiple Forensic Collision Investigation Units on the scene this morning
  
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• Enzo Maresca makes honest Newcastle United claim after penalty fury - 'this is my point of view'

  21-12-2025 11:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Chelsea boss saw his side come back from two goals behind to earn a poiint at St James' Park
  
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