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• Bar's mixed-couples door policy 'deeply offensive'

  12-04-2018 15:18 via bbc.co.uk
  A bar which turned away a gay couple is urged to review its entry policy.
  
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• Investigation launched into US firm's £6bn deal to take over dozens of North East care homes

  09-02-2026 21:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Welltower Inc. completed deals to take "over 600" care homes in October, included dozens in the North East.
  
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• Drone footage shows damage to South Shields pier battered by huge waves

  09-02-2026 21:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Photographer Steven Lomas captured new footage revealing the extent of the serious damage to South Shields pier
  
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• Drivers facing petrol price rise despite launch of UK Fuel Finder service

  09-02-2026 21:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The programme is part of cost-cutting measures for UK motorists
  
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• DWP national pilot to be trialled in North East targeting 'rogue' landlords

  09-02-2026 21:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The initiative would enable councils to reclaim Housing Benefit or Universal Credit costs that have been paid to landlords who commit offences
  
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• Council-run café and toilets close 'before two-week deadline' in Newcastle's Exhibition Park

  09-02-2026 21:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The café in Exhibition Park has closed until the council finds a new independent operator, though it's not clear when or who that will be
  
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• Huge build-up of rubbish on Tyneside street described as 'disgusting' after council 'confusion'

  09-02-2026 20:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A huge amount of rubbish was reportedly left outside of council flats on Rydal Avenue in North Shields for around 48 hours
  
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• Newcastle United stadium 'masterplan' emerges amid Olympic Games bid

  09-02-2026 20:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A new super stadium of development of St James' Park could play a key role in bringing Olympics to region
  
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• Newcastle council house rents set for 4.8% hike as bosses promise repairs improvement

  09-02-2026 20:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Councillors are expected to sign off next week on a rent hike of 4.8% for thousands of council housing tenants in Newcastle
  
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• Set For Life results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for Monday, February 9

  09-02-2026 19:59 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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• Key details as road reopens after pedestrian dies on A19

  09-02-2026 19:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A man in his 50s was sadly declared dead at the scene after emergency services were called to the area shortly before 7am this morning
  
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• Two arrested after car smashes into North Shields beauty salon

  09-02-2026 19:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police were called to Nile Street in North Shields on Sunday evening
  
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• Newcastle United faithful torn as struggles continue - 'Armchair experts should back off'

  09-02-2026 18:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Magpies' poor league results continued with a loss to Brentford
  
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• Worker caused North East charity to 'vanish overnight' by blowing £285,000 of funds on gambling

  09-02-2026 18:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jodie Robson, of Sunderland, stole huge sums from Pennywell Youth Project, which had helped those in a deprived area since the 1990s
  
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• Tyneside pub attack victim realised he'd been stabbed when he woke to find duvet soaked in blood

  09-02-2026 18:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jack Gilroy had been repeatedly refused entry to a pub in South Tyneside when he plunged a knife into the chest of a customer as he left
  
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• Police update after gunshots fired at County Durham house in 'targeted attack'

  09-02-2026 18:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police responded after a firearm was discharged at a home in Newton Hall with officers continuing the investigation
  
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• Thomas Frank makes desperate admission about state of Newcastle and Spurs this season

  09-02-2026 18:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Carabao Cup winners take on the Europa League holders - but this ugly clash will be far from a glamour game
  
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• British Army officer killed in Northumberland 'served common good of humanity'

  09-02-2026 17:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Captain Muldowney, who was shot dead in Otterburn during a live-fire training exercise, has been described as 'rising star'
  
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• Jet2 and Ryanair passengers banned from taking common £3 item on board flights

  09-02-2026 17:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  People travelling on holiday with Ryanair or Jet2 need to be aware you cannot take this item on board a flight with you
  
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• Eat-along screenings of Grease with themed menu coming to Newcastle as huge demand expected

  09-02-2026 17:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Get ready to feel like you're a student at Rydell High as eat-along screenings of Grease are coming to Newcastle's only 5D cinema
  
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• Drivers risk up to £5,000 fine and points on licence for 'harmless' move in rain

  09-02-2026 17:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Motoring experts have pointed out what the law says about driving when it is raining and just when you might find yourself in trouble
  
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• Wildlife hospital planned as North East charity submits application for 'hub of excellence'

  09-02-2026 17:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Animal rescue charity Pawz for Thought has submitted a planning application for a new wild animal veterinary referral centre
  
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• Pedestrian dies in A19 collision as road remains closed while police investigation under way

  09-02-2026 17:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A 50-year-old man died at the scene after a collision on the A19 near the Norton turn-off just before 7am on Monday, February 9
  
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• Full police statement as pedestrian dies in A19 collision and road closed for investigations

  09-02-2026 17:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A 50-year-old man died at the scene after a collision on the A19 near the Norton turn-off just before 7am on Monday, February 9
  
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• North East bakery sells out of food three days in a row as customers travel from miles around

  09-02-2026 17:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A new bakery in South Tyneside has proved to be a huge hit with customers turning up in their droves after its opening
  
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• Riverside homes plan submitted for historic North East heritage site

  09-02-2026 16:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Plans have been submitted for new homes at the riverside heritage site
  
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• 'Habitat's table lamp duo makes my lounge look like a posh hotel'

  09-02-2026 16:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  At 70cm tall, this striking table lamp looks chic, stylish and far more expensive than it is
  
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• North East family informed as man dies after being pulled from water in Whitby

  09-02-2026 16:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A 75-year-old man was pulled from the water at Khyber Pass in Whitby on Sunday evening and was sadly pronounced dead at the scene
  
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• Families using Ovo, E.on, Octopus and more told to check three places for energy bill help

  09-02-2026 16:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  People who have fallen behind on their bills have been urged to get extra support
  
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• Newcastle baker wins Gladiators heat after nail-biting finish on BBC show

  09-02-2026 16:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A bakery owner from Newcastle competed in the latest episode of the new series of BBC's Gladiators on Saturday night
  
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