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• Northumberland council agree to spend £3.5 million on solar panel inspections after school fire

  08-09-2026 16:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A fire at Shanklea Primary School was attributed to issues with the solar panel system
  
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• Three Northumberland towns named best destinations for a 'quietcation'

  09-09-2026 17:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Surrounded by countryside and home to famous castles, Roman ruins, and independent shops and eateries, these top three destinations have been ranked as the top in the North East
  
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• Harrison Ashby hailed by loan manager but gets warning over issue that could derail Newcastle move

  09-09-2026 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Newcastle United full-back is on loan at League One side Luton Town
  
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• 30 poignant photos from funeral of adored PC Matthew Blades

  09-09-2026 16:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Hundreds gathered to pay their respects to PC Matthew Blades who died in the line of duty in August
  
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• Forces from around country provide cover for Cleveland Police during PC Matthew Blades funeral

  09-09-2026 16:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Around 1,000 officers in uniform lined the streets around St Joseph's Church in Hartlepool
  
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• Great North Run Restaurant Weekend to take over Newcastle as bargain deals confirmed

  09-09-2026 16:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Runners will be able to take advantage of some tasty offers over Great North Run weekend in Newcastle
  
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• Gateshead's Queen Elizabeth Hospital set for £12m maternity revamp

  09-09-2026 16:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  There is to be "significant investment" in maternity services at the QE in Gateshead
  
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• Emotional farewell paid to fallen PC Matthew Blades as full police ceremonial funeral takes place

  09-09-2026 16:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  PC Matthew Blades was honoured at St Joseph's RC Church on Hutton Avenue in Hartlepool on Wednesday
  
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• Laid to rest: Touching photos and tributes from PC Blades' funeral as hundreds line streets in Hartlepool

  09-09-2026 16:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Moving and memorable scenes from the funeral of respected police officer PC Matthew Blades who died in a crash on the A66
  
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• Where to get Sunderland vs AZ Alkmaar tickets for historic Europa League game

  09-09-2026 16:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Stadium of Light will host Sunderland's first European fixture for more than 50 years this month and fans can still book a seat at the game
  
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• Newcastle cafe famous for delicious cakes to close as owners make 'this isn't the end' promise

  09-09-2026 16:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A coffee shop on the outskirts of Newcastle will close down later this month but it's not the end of the business
  
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• Actor Noel Clarke charged with sex offences against five women

  09-09-2026 15:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 50-year-old actor is known for Kidulthood and Star Trek Into Darkness
  
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• Surrey trench collapse 'totally avoidable' as two firms fined over £1.1m

  09-09-2026 15:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gheorghita Arsene, known as Geo, died aged 33 after tonnes of soil engulfed him while he worked in a deep excavation in Banstead on 24 June 2020
  
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• Popular Northumberland outdoor swimming pool's £1.1 million upgrade approved

  09-09-2026 14:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The cash will be used to replace equipment at Haltwhistle Swimming Pool that has been in place for almost 50 years
  
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• Ex-mayor issues plea for simpler North East train tickets after 'drift' on joined-up system

  09-09-2026 14:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Former North of Tyne mayor Jamie Driscoll has called for swifter action to roll out the Pop card system on all train services across the North East
  
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• Legendary sticky-floored North East nightclub makes shock 'comeback' to send social media wild

  09-09-2026 14:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Facebook page of a long gone North East nightclub suddenly sprung to life again on Tuesday night
  
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• Jobs created at North East factory after £1.5m investment in drugs laboratories

  09-09-2026 13:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Onyx Scientific describes itself as a 'UK powerhouse' in the life sciences sector, making materials for clinical trials
  
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• Riverside office building to be transformed into student accommodation in South Shields

  09-09-2026 13:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The building at One Harton Quay on the riverside will be turned into a modern accommodation block
  
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• Great North Run 2026 road closures in full for Newcastle, Gateshead and South Shields

  09-09-2026 13:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Road closure information for Newcastle, Gateshead and South Shields ahead of the 2026 Great North Run
  
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• Gateshead man bombarded ex-girlfriend with messages and threatened to 'end her life'

  09-09-2026 13:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Anthony Gray and the victim had been a 'brief' relationship when he started a 10-day harassment campaign against her
  
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• The North East's 'best autumn walk' for 2026 has been named and it's in Gateshead

  09-09-2026 13:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Experts have spoken and compiled a list of the best walking routes to try in the North East this autumn
  
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• Boutique hotel and wedding venue for sale in the North East has price slashed

  09-09-2026 13:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sixty One had previously been listed with a £2.5m price tag but this has now been reduced
  
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• Dean Taxis driver who made 'inappropriate remarks and turned up to woman's home' is sacked

  09-09-2026 13:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The driver, who worked for Dean Taxis, has now had his licence suspended pending an investigation by Northumbria Police
  
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• Anthony Gordon getting 'not normal' reception at Barcelona as dressing room left surprised

  09-09-2026 13:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Former Newcastle United star Anthony Gordon has made an impressive start to life at Barcelona having settled in well to life at the La Liga champions
  
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• Junior Great North Run 2026 road closures in full for Newcastle ahead of Saturday races

  09-09-2026 13:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Junior and Mini Great North RUns will take place in Newcastle on Saturday ahead of Sunday's half marathon
  
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• Newcastle United January transfer priority set as Jaissle has new Premier League goal

  09-09-2026 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The results of our post-window poll have sent a clear and positive message to the Newcastle hierarchy
  
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• 164-acre Newcastle riverside land up for sale as site is put on the market

  09-09-2026 12:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The former Stella power station site in Newburn is being sold by Homes England after its plans for housing on the land were abandoned last year
  
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• Half of drivers admit they break numberplate rule, risking fine or ban

  09-09-2026 12:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The penalties range from three points to a £1,000 fine or even an outright ban
  
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• 'Don't compare' - Matthias Jaissle remarks on Eddie Howe speak volumes for Newcastle United

  09-09-2026 12:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Matthias Jaissle has made it clear that every player has been handed a fresh start under his leadership
  
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• Restaurant on North East's own 'curry mile' to shut down after 10 years on Great North Run day

  09-09-2026 11:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A place loads of people have done or watched the Great North RUn will have been too, the restaurant is closing this weekend
  
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