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• One group set to benefit from new £5m Burnham update

  03-08-2026 23:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The National Grid is investing £5 million
  
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• Animals killed in fire at zoo voted 'second best in UK'

  03-08-2026 22:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Three animals lost their lives in the fire at the Hoo Zoo and Dinosaur World
  
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• Newcastle United transfer confirmed as player takes to social media after Arsenal move

  03-08-2026 22:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Plenty of focus has been paid to Newcastle United's outgoings this season, but the Magpies have been able to announce a new signing
  
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• Winning Set for Life lottery numbers for Monday, August 3

  03-08-2026 21:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We have everything you need to know about the Set for Life draw for Monday, August 3
  
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• Portuguese media's resounding report on Lukas Hornicek as Newcastle sign 'Iceman' goalkeeper

  03-08-2026 21:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United have signed goalkeeper Lukas Hornicek, who impressed during his time in Portugal
  
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• Northumberland dad jailed over cruelty to 8 dogs - including 5 Cane Corso puppies he left for dead

  03-08-2026 20:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Michael Deas has been jailed for eight months.
  
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• Drone images show aftermath of huge factory blaze in Washington which could be seen for miles

  03-08-2026 20:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The fire broke out at Streamline PopTop on Crowther Industrial Estate on Friday afternoon
  
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• One person taken to hospital after collision on A1 near Metrocentre - key details

  03-08-2026 20:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Emergency services were called to a collision on the A1 near Metrocentre
  
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• Set For Life results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for Monday, August 3

  03-08-2026 20:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Tonight's Set For Life could see one player scoop £10,000 every month for 30 years
  
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• Teen posthumously honoured by King after giving gift of life on Christmas Day when organs donated

  03-08-2026 20:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Consett dad Craig Anderson has described his son as an "absolute hero" after coroner told how the lives of five strangers were saved
  
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• Search for missing woman last seen near Newcastle's RVI hospital on July 16

  03-08-2026 19:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Stephanie was last seen in the area of the RVI in Newcastle city centre on July 16. She has links to areas including South Shields, Gateshead and Durham
  
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• Newcastle United captain Bruno Guimaraes shares update amid Arsenal transfer chase

  03-08-2026 19:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Brazil international did not take long to make a point after arriving in La Manga this afternoon
  
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• Volunteers call for 'urgent expansion' of nurdle recovery efforts as 2,000 sign letter to Port of Tyne

  03-08-2026 19:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Volunteers have picked up around 285kg of nurdles - a fraction of the 25 tonnes thought to have spilled into the River Tyne
  
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• Lout 'restricted officer's breathing' by putting arm around his neck at Newcastle station

  03-08-2026 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Mark Haire had fallen on top of the constable whilst being arrested before assaulting him
  
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• Washington factory 'went up like a rocket' as explosion made next door business' wall shake

  03-08-2026 18:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Neville Stebbings has described hearing a loud explosion and his wall moving as investigation into the cause is on-going
  
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• Newcastle United double down on Bruno Guimaraes stance as Arsenal given clear message

  03-08-2026 18:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  One bid for Bruno Guimaraes has already been rejected - reportedly £75m - but Arsenal will need to come back with something special
  
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• Newcastle bakery 'sells out of food' every day after announcing its closing down

  03-08-2026 17:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A bakery in Newcastle has been met with loads of support from customers after announcing its closure last week
  
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• Body found in Northumberland search for man who died at sea after kayak capsized

  03-08-2026 17:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Michael Henry, 19, was one of two men who were in the kayak when it capsized near Boulmer
  
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• Inside North East's new Home Bargains as shoppers flock to megastore with garden centre and cafe

  03-08-2026 17:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  See busy scenes at newly-opened Home Bargains which 'surpasses all expectations'
  
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• A1 Western Bypass crash LIVE: Updates as road closed near Metrocentre following collision

  03-08-2026 17:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The southbound carriageway on the A1 is closed and one land of the northbound
  
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• Lukas Hornicek reveals Newcastle United joker who welcomed him to the club - 'five star guys'

  03-08-2026 17:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Hornicek has opened up on the welcome he has received from his Newcastle team-mates
  
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• West Ham interest in Wilson Isidor could give Sunderland transfer headache

  03-08-2026 16:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sunderland transfer latest as interest ramps up in Wilson Isidor
  
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• Sunderland make Wilson Isidor transfer decision after West Ham interest

  03-08-2026 16:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sunderland transfer latest as interest ramps up in Wilson Isidor
  
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• Candidate list confirmed for Newcastle by-election after Reform resignation

  03-08-2026 16:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Voters will head to the polls later this month
  
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• Northumberland railway volunteers 'shocked' as vandals cover trains in graffiti

  03-08-2026 16:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Volunteers discovered two diesel pacer trains covered in graffiti on Saturday morning, causing thousands of pounds of damage
  
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• Vera writer confirms detective's fate in the final novel of the beloved series

  03-08-2026 16:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Bestselling author Ann Cleeves has given fans a updated on her final Vera novel
  
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• Must visit Northumberland beach that's a UK 'hidden gem' set for TV stardom in BBC drama

  03-08-2026 16:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A beautiful beach in Northumberland is set for some TV stardom having been used as a filming location for a new BBC drama
  
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• Former Newcastle hospital cleaner turned up at doctors' surgery carrying hammer

  03-08-2026 16:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Richard Brewis claimed he had a hammer and screwdriver for his own protection when he went into the medical group in Heaton
  
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• Three-year-old girl seriously injured after being hit by car in North East street as woman arrested

  03-08-2026 16:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A three-year-old girl remains in hospital with serious injuries after being hit by a car on Byelands Street at its junction with Newstead Road in Middlesbrough, as a woman has been arrested in connection with the collision
  
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• Three North East shops shut down for selling illegal vapes, cigarettes and tobacco

  03-08-2026 16:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The stores located in Washington, Houghton-le-Spring and Sunderland all sold illicit cigarettes during test purchases
  
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• Woman sexually assaulted by unknown man in Newcastle underpass in broad daylight

  03-08-2026 15:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The incident occurred just before 2pm on Tuesday in the Newbiggin Hall area
  
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• Jail for 'black widow' who used dementia-afflicted pensioner as 'cash cow'

  03-08-2026 15:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Pamela Gwinnett appointed herself Power of Attorney to steal £300,000 from a retired accountant who had dementia
  
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• Developers toast construction milestone at pivotal part of Pilgrim Street regeneration

  03-08-2026 15:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  1 Pilgrim Place will soon become home to thousands of Government workers
  
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• Tragedy as teenager dies at scene of horror two-vehicle crash in County Durham

  03-08-2026 15:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The B1281 between Hesleden and Blackhall Colliery was closed for several hours after the crash which saw a car overturn
  
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• Man arrested over death of nine-year-old girl was known to her

  03-08-2026 15:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The girl, who had been camping in the area with her family, was found injured at an industrial estate
  
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• Free school meals change confirmed for Universal Credit claimants from September

  03-08-2026 15:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  More pupils will become eligible for free school meals thanks to a change in the eligibility criteria
  
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• Newcastle United transfer news LIVE: Bruno bid rejected, Froholdt interest

  03-08-2026 15:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The latest news from Newcastle United as the transfer window hots up
  
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• Treasury update over new 'higher limit' for older savers coming in from April

  03-08-2026 15:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Tax rates will be going up for many savers
  
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• Burlesque the Musical's Sunderland opening delayed with days to go as UK tour dates changed

  03-08-2026 15:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A much talked about musical that was due to open in the North East this week will now open later this month
  
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• Two cars crash on the A1 southbound in Northumberland

  03-08-2026 14:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A section of the road was closed following the collision on Sunday morning
  
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• Monster stuffed dead mum in freezer while pocketing £78k benefits in her name

  03-08-2026 14:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Christopher Phillips bought a chest freezer and used it to preserve his mum's body in the living room
  
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• Trainspotting the Musical tour axed due to 'low ticket sales' as Sunderland run cancelled

  03-08-2026 14:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The UK tour of Trainspotting the Musical has been cancelled after low ticket sales and poor reviews of its London run
  
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• What the law says about leaving your child home alone or with siblings

  03-08-2026 14:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Parents can be taken to court if they leave a child unsupervised in a manner likely to cause unnecessary suffering or injury to health
  
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• Newcastle United face huge test of David Hopkinson transfer vow as Arsenal finally make formal bid

  03-08-2026 14:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Arsenal have seen a first formal transfer bid for Bruno Guimaraes rejected
  
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• Great North Run gears up for biggest event ever as it celebrates 45th year

  03-08-2026 14:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  63,000 runners are set to take part in the Great North Run on Septmber 13
  
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• I was waddling like a penguin but Sunderland's brutal pre-season will stand us in good stead

  03-08-2026 13:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sunderland's Luke O'Nien believes the US tour will benefit them when the season starts
  
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• Destructive aftermath of car that smashed into North East house leaving man fighting for life

  03-08-2026 13:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A Volkswagen T-Roc ploughed into the front of a Sunderland home which is still cordoned off two days on
  
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• Sunderland have Nordi Mukiele worry as Chris Rigg destiny emerges - 5 things

  03-08-2026 13:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sunderland rounded off their pre-season tour in the United States with a 1-0 win over Wrexham
  
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• One of Newcastle's most famous bars is up for sale after 30 years and could be yours for £450k

  03-08-2026 13:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  After hitting the market earlier this year the price tag of one of Newcastle's most famous bars has dropped
  
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• Armed police storm old North East school and discover massive 800-plant cannabis farm

  03-08-2026 13:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police were called to suspicious activity at Sunderland High School, with armed officers locating 800 cannabis plants inside
  
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