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• Parents of stabbed North East teen Connor Brown named in King's New Year Honours list

  29-12-2025 23:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Tanya Brown MBE and Simon James Brown MBE, from Sunderland, have been recognised for their services to the community following the fatal stabbing of their teenage son, Connor Brown
  
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• 'Oldest' Post Office Horizon victim will wear OBE 'in honour of victims'

  29-12-2025 23:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  92-year-old Betty Brown is the latest victim of the Post Office Horizon IT scandal to be honoured
  
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• Northumberland archaeologist, judo-loving veteran and health director on New Year's Honours list

  29-12-2025 23:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumberland's New Year's Honours list has an eclectic mix of people on as we move into 2026
  
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• 'Inspirational' 86-year-old dubbed 'Mrs Poppy' for selfless fundraising 'proud' to receive MBE

  29-12-2025 23:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Vera Parnaby, who has been involved with the Royal British Legion for eight decades, has been celebrated in the King’s New Years Honours List
  
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• Idris Elba, Torvill and Dean and Lionesses among celebrities in King's New Year Honours 2026

  29-12-2025 23:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 2026 New Year Honours list also includes three-time London Marathon winner Paula Radcliffe, actress Meera Syal, actor Warwick Davis and Wicked star Cynthia Erivo
  
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• Brave North East police officers recognised in New Year Honours List 2026

  29-12-2025 23:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The New Year Honours celebrate people who have gone above and beyond in their field of work or charity and have demonstrated great dedication
  
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• All the North East people named in King's New Year Honours List 2026

  29-12-2025 23:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Prime Minister Keir Starmer says this year’s honours list celebrates people who 'put the common good ahead of themselves to strengthen communities and change lives'
  
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• Postcode Lottery winners over Christmas including lucky streets in Newcastle and South Shields

  29-12-2025 22:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Residents of six North East areas who play the national game have won a thousand pound prize per ticket
  
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• Two State Pension changes in 2026 that could affect retirement plans

  29-12-2025 22:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The state pension will rise by £575 annually in April 2026, whilst the age to access it increases from 66 to 67 for those born after April 1960
  
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• Wetherspoon set to remove 15 food items from menu in days

  29-12-2025 22:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The festive menu was only rolled out in November, but popular items such as the Big Cheese Burger to the festive loaded chips, among others, will be removed from the menu at the start of the new year
  
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• Map shows all the UK areas facing cold weather health alert - including North East

  29-12-2025 22:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The UK Health Security Agency has issued two amber cold health alerts for large swathes of the UK, with the North East and North West set to be affected until 12pm on January 5
  
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• Newcastle United's catastrophic Christmas Day plans which sparked chaos at training ground

  29-12-2025 21:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  How a poorly judged decision for players to enjoy Christmas with their families backfired for ex-Newcastle boss
  
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• Newcastle United fans' 2025 in pictures - from Carabao Cup win to Champions League return

  29-12-2025 20:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Toon fans have had an incredible year, and have been ever-present with amazing both home and away in support of their club
  
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• Plans lodged for wine tasting venue near Gateshead Quayside

  29-12-2025 20:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A decision has yet to be made on an application for a new wine tasting venue for hire in Gateshead.
  
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• Set For Life results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for Monday, December 29

  29-12-2025 20:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We will be bringing live breaking updates and results from the National Lottery's Set For Life draw on Monday, December 29
  
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• What happened at the Metrocentre on Saturday - police update and statements

  29-12-2025 19:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Armed police were dispatched to the Gateshead Metrocentre amid the post-Christmas sales rush after a dispute over a parking space
  
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• Tyne and Wear Metro replica set for West End stage as North East play heads to London

  29-12-2025 19:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The life-size carriage is the centrepiece of Gerry and Sewell, which is set for the Aldwych Theatre on Drury Lane in January
  
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• Gateshead Highway flyover demolition work provides one-of-a-kind Christmas gift

  29-12-2025 19:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A piece of Gateshead history will live on the home of Edie Miller and her partner Tom
  
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• Alan Shearer slams Newcastle United tactic vs Man Utd - 'It was illegal!'

  29-12-2025 19:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle suffered a narrow defeat against Manchester United on Boxing Day and club legend Alan Shearer has criticised the tactical approach
  
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• The underlying factors that suggest Newcastle are primed for a surge to transform their season

  29-12-2025 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle's season hasn't gone to plan but there are major signs their fortune could change
  
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• Thieves 'risking their lives' as cable thefts cause another Metro suspension

  29-12-2025 18:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Services were suspended between Monkseaton and Wallsend on Sunday night after 50 metres of copper cable was taken near Percy Main Metro Station
  
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• Man arrested at hospital after injured driver flees scene of head-on collision in County Durham

  29-12-2025 18:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A man in his mid-20s was later arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving after presenting at University Hospital of North Durham
  
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• Byker police incident sees woman in 20s arrested after disturbance on Shields Road

  29-12-2025 17:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Just after 9.40pm on the evening of Sunday, December 28, Northumbria Police officers were called to the major Newcastle road
  
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• Photos show devastation caused in Boxing Day house fire in County Durham

  29-12-2025 17:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Emergency services were called to Deneside in Lanchester at about 7.40pm on Friday, December 26 following reports of a fire at a property
  
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• Police hunt three people after woman and man attacked outside Gateshead pub

  29-12-2025 17:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The incident occurred outside the Royal Oak pub in Wrekenton last month
  
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• Newcastle United stars set challenge to avoid horrendous scenario as rivals sneak in spy

  29-12-2025 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Magpies have sunk to 14th place after picking up just one away win this season - as Eddie Howe welcomes trip to brutal Turf Moor
  
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• Boxing Day fire at North East home being treated as suspected arson

  29-12-2025 16:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A man aged 27 and a 17-year-old boy were arrested on suspicion of arson and have since been released on bail, Durham Constabulary said
  
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• Timings, tickets, entry rules and road closures for Howaymanay in Newcastle on New Year's Eve

  29-12-2025 16:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle has a new event to look forward to this New Year's Eve as Howaymanay takes over the Quayside
  
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• Simon Adingra opens up on AFCON heartache as Sunderland playing issue blamed

  29-12-2025 16:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  His goal in a 1-1 draw with Leeds United was a bittersweet moment for the Ivory Coast star
  
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• 'Balaclava-clad men with baseball bats' target North East pub as customers celebrate Boxing Day

  29-12-2025 16:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Several windows have been borded up at The Whitehills Hotel, on Waldridge Road, Chester-le-Street, after they were smashed on Boxing Day afternoon
  
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• Vera famous North East town with 'loads of seaside charm' rated the friendliest in the UK

  29-12-2025 15:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A town in the North East, as well as being named one of the best places to live by the sea is also said to be the friendliest
  
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• Vera famous North East town with 'loads of charm' rated the friendliest in the UK

  29-12-2025 15:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A town in the North East, as well as being named one of the best places to live by the sea is also said to be the friendliest
  
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• Sandro Tonali reaffirms Newcastle bond amid transfer gossip as astonishing Eddie Howe link emerges

  29-12-2025 14:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Tonali continues to be linked with a move to Juventus
  
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• BBC star now 'dead cert' for Strictly Come Dancing hosting job as odds slashed

  29-12-2025 14:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Odds has changed dramatically on who is going to replace Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman on Strictly Come Dancing
  
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• Two-word warning your skinny jabs are 'dangerous' - what to watch for

  29-12-2025 14:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Drug safety experts the MHRA have issued a list of words to watch out for when buying weight loss injections
  
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• Anthony Joshua involved in fatal car crash as two die and boxing star injured

  29-12-2025 14:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The boxing star sustained minor injuries in the crash on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway while two people died in the incident
  
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• Newcastle's one major positive vs Manchester United highlights key transfer priority

  29-12-2025 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Lewis Hall's performance at Old Trafford was one of few positives to emerge from a chastening defeat
  
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• Sunderland New Year's Eve event timings as Fleur East set to headline and huge crowd expected

  29-12-2025 13:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sunderland will host a huge free event on New Year's Eve with Fleur East one of the star guests ready to see 2026 in in style
  
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• Vehicle crashed into twice and windows smashed by group in Newcastle after 'disturbance'

  29-12-2025 13:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The incident happened in the Brampton Avenue area of Walker
  
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• Met Office warns snow could hit North East within days as temperatures plunge

  29-12-2025 13:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Met Office's long range forecast suggests that wintry showers bringing snow could be seen in Wales this week and throughout January as northerly and easterly winds bring a chill to the air
  
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• Tesco giving away free fruit for next two weeks in more than 800 stores

  29-12-2025 13:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Tesco is giving away three million free British-grown apples to children over two weeks from December 30, with families able to pick them up at checkouts in over 800 large stores across the UK
  
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• Armed police called to Metrocentre Gateshead car park following report of 'male with firearm'

  29-12-2025 13:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Five males were arrested after armed officers were called to the Yellow Mall multi-storey following a dispute over a parking space
  
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• The UK's 'most underrated' place to visit in 2026 named and it's in the North East

  29-12-2025 13:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A town in the North East has an attraction which has been rated as the UK's most underrated by a national newspaper
  
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• North East town home to the UK's 'most underrated' place to visit in 2026

  29-12-2025 13:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A town in the North East has an attraction which has been rated as the UK's most underrated by a national newspaper
  
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• A1 Newcastle LIVE: Updates from scene of car fire near Kingston Park

  29-12-2025 13:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Updates from the A1 northbound following reports of a vehicle fire near the Kingston Park exit
  
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• Newcastle United learn referee for Burnley clash as shocking Nick Woltemade images re-emerge

  29-12-2025 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Magpies have already endured some poor decisions from Rob Jones and it will be interesting to see if he changes stance on shirt pulling
  
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• Aldi Specialbuy changes ahead of January 1, 2026 - what you need to know

  29-12-2025 12:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Aldi's Specialbuys schedule has changed its new release dates as a result of Christmas Day and New Year's Day falling on a Thursday
  
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• DVLA warns drivers these medical conditions may have licence revoked

  29-12-2025 12:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Drivers with sleep conditions including sleep apnoea, narcolepsy and cataplexy must inform the DVLA or risk a fine of up to £1,000 for failing to report their condition
  
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• The 'effortlessly cool' Newcastle suburb rated one of UK's best places to live in 2026

  29-12-2025 12:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A well known suburb just outside of Newcastle city centre has made a guide to the best places to live in the UK
  
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• DWP confirms 256,000 people will benefit from pension rule change

  29-12-2025 12:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Department for Work and Pensions has announced plans to apply inflation-linked rises to certain pre-1997 pension payments for PPF and FAS members
  
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