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• Lorry fire causes rush hour misery on the A1231 near Washington

  23-04-2019 11:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Emergency services were called to the scene on Tuesday morning to extinguish the blaze
  
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• Inside impressive Sunderland eco home with two balconies and stunning panoramic views

  07-04-2025 01:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The five-bedroom home in Spire View offers modern sustainable luxury with high efficiency features
  
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• Newcastle and Sunderland bus route cuts announced as North East mayor hits out at Stagecoach

  07-04-2025 01:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Stagecoach has announced plans to axe its 18 and 18A services in Sunderland and cut evening journeys on the number 7, which runs between the Metrocentre and the Freeman Hospital
  
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• Full list of road closures and roadworks across the North East for week beginning April 7

  07-04-2025 01:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  All the planned road closures and roadworks in the region including Newcastle, Sunderland and Durham for the week beginning Monday, April 7
  
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• The Northumberland town with cosy cottage stays named on 'best staycation' list

  07-04-2025 01:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Amble has been named as one of the top seaside destinations to visit this year and promises to be an unforgettable trip to 'the friendliest port in England'
  
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• 'Notorious' fly-tippers caught dumping trolleys full of waste on Newcastle streets

  07-04-2025 01:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Colin Brown, 67, and Mark Creed, 57, were caught illegally dumping waste in residential areas in Byker on various dates
  
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• Newcastle drunken student who sexually assaulted sleeping woman jailed

  07-04-2025 01:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sam Clarke, of Fenham, was found guilty by a jury of a sexual assault on the woman
  
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• Motive behind gun murder of South Shields takeaway boss Tipu Sultan remains a mystery 10 years on

  07-04-2025 01:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Michael McDougall and accomplice Michael Mullen were jailed over the 2015 killing, but detectives could never establish the reason behind the loving dad's slaying
  
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• Government boosts UK car makers after pressure from Nissan and other firms

  06-04-2025 23:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The help for the automotive sector aims to make it easier to manage the switch to electric vehicles
  
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• Two arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to murder in connection with fatal Stanley shooting

  06-04-2025 23:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A 37-year-old man and a 35-year-old woman have been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to murder
  
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• State pension warning to 650,000 people hit by 'retirement tax'

  06-04-2025 22:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The state pension has risen to £11,973 from today (April 6) - but the hike will push more than 650,000 people into the income tax net, new analysis has found
  
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• Flowers laid at the scene of Stanley shooting as police probe continues

  06-04-2025 20:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A police investigation has been launched after a man died in a Stanley shooting on Saturday afternoon
  
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• South Tyneside girl found safe and well after missing appeal

  06-04-2025 19:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A teenage girl has been found after officers were appealing to the public for help to locate her
  
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• Missing South Tyneside girl search for teen who has links to Newcastle and Gateshead

  06-04-2025 19:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Officers are appealing to the public for help to locate missing Chloe McDonald
  
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• BBC Countryfile presenter Matt Baker facing 'double whammy' as he makes rare family admission

  06-04-2025 19:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Countryfile presenter Matt Baker has opened up about a 'stressful' time in his life as he shared a rare family admission during an appearance on Channel 4's Sunday Brunch
  
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• Keir Starmer statement on state pension triple lock as payments set to change

  06-04-2025 19:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The triple lock ensures a rise to the state pension each year of at least 2.5%, giving older people a level of security over their payments
  
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• Search to find mystery 'Newcastle' couple following romantic proposal at Hull aquarium

  06-04-2025 19:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Visitor who captured the happy moment wants to share her pictures with the happy couple
  
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• Newcastle man claimed to be carrying craft knife in order to 'strip wires'

  06-04-2025 18:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Christopher Gardener has been given a suspended sentence after he was found with the blade in Newcastle City Centre
  
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• Families' fears as popular dad shot dead in broad daylight at Stanley home

  06-04-2025 17:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Tributes have been paid to the man, named locally as Barry Dawson, as police continue investigations on Elm Street in the South Moor area of Stanley
  
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• Little-known roundabout rule that could land drivers £5k fine and penalty points

  06-04-2025 16:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  With the UK being home to 26,000 roundabouts - more than anywhere else in the world - it's important to know how to safely navigate them. However, some people are risking a fines of up to £5,000 and points on their driving licence by breaking a little-known driving rule
  
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• What we know so far about Stanley shooting after man is killed in broad daylight

  06-04-2025 15:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Forensic officers arrived on Elm Street, in Stanley, County Durham, on Sunday afternoon to carry out investigations following the death of a man in his 50s
  
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• The former Gateshead bowling green reclaimed by villagers to create a community orchard

  06-04-2025 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Residents in a village have worked together to create a new outdoor facility for people to enjoy
  
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• New NHS boss inspired by messages from Hebburn after 'challenging' few weeks

  06-04-2025 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  South Tyneside-raised, Sir Jim Mackey took over officially as interim chief executive of NHS England on April 1.
  
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• Gateshead gran who died of brain tumours honoured as iconic North East landmarks lit up

  06-04-2025 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Landmarks around the North East were lit up pink and yellow in aid of charity Brain Tumour Research.
  
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• Two missing girls who were last seen together near Tyneside McDonald's found safe and well

  06-04-2025 12:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Alexi Christensen, 13, and Valantina Reed, 10, were reported missing after being seen together at the Silverlink Retail Park in Wallsend on Saturday evening, but they have now been found
  
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• Police appeal for missing girls who were last seen together near Tyneside McDonald's

  06-04-2025 12:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Alexi Christensen, 13, and Valantina Reed, 10, were reported missing after being seen together at the Silverlink Retail Park in Wallsend on Saturday evening
  
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• Police statement in full after man shot dead in Stanley with street cordoned off

  06-04-2025 11:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A police cordon and forensics tent are in place following the 'truly shocking' incident on Elm Street in Stanley
  
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• Northumberland man accused of having 242 indecent videos and images of kids

  06-04-2025 11:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Robert Angus, who is also suspected of possessing extreme porn involving a dog, is alleged to have downloaded the material over an eight-year period
  
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• 'I found a lump in my breast but I wasn't diagnosed with cancer until seven months later'

  06-04-2025 11:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Lottie Watkinson, from Newcastle, was diagnosed with breast cancer 15 years after her mum received the same diagnosis
  
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• Cocaine-fuelled driver stopped at McDonald's where he 'couldn't walk in straight line'

  06-04-2025 11:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Curtis Coombies turned up at the Consett McDonald's over the limit for cocaine and benzoylecgonine and police found him behind some bins
  
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