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• BBC The Repair Shop reunion leaves viewers 'in tears' after touching restoration

  02-04-2025 23:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Repair Shop took an emotional turn during the latest episode as two guests were reunited with their prized possession
  
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• Donald Trump hits UK with 10% tariffs on British goods and sets blanket 25% rate for foreign cars

  02-04-2025 22:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The US president said his "liberation day" announcement was a "declaration of economic independence"
  
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• Durham University staff vote in favour of strike action over planned job cuts

  02-04-2025 22:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Durham University's UCU members have voted "overwhelmingly" in favour of strike action, the union said
  
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• Houghton-le-Spring thug released from life sentence strangled and punched woman in terrifying attack

  02-04-2025 22:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Brian Wardropper, who was locked up for life in 1999, is back behind bars for attacking a woman
  
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• Durham County Council chief earns more than £200,000 - most in North East - The Northern Echo

  02-04-2025 21:00 via news.google.com
  Durham County Council chief earns more than £200,000 - most in North East  The Northern Echo
  
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• Northumberland pianist Nicholas Nowicki set to perform one-off Blyth concert

  02-04-2025 20:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Nicholas has emphasised the importance of music education to North East youngsters ahead of his April performance
  
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• Gateshead civic centre occupancy sees "significant increase" after 2023 report showed as many as 80% of desks unused

  02-04-2025 20:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Progress is being made on the use of empty space within the centre, say council officials, but talks are ongoing to use more
  
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• Council lists the seven official candidates for Mayor of North Tyneside as May election looms

  02-04-2025 19:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Seven separate names are now officially listed for the top political job in North Tyneside ahead of polling day, May 1
  
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• Lotto results LIVE: Winning National Lottery and Thunderball numbers for Wednesday, April 2

  02-04-2025 19:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We will be bringing you tonight's winning National Lottery Lotto and Thunderball results - live breaking updates below
  
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• Tyne Bridge restoration still on course for 2028 finish despite funding worry and extra repairs

  02-04-2025 19:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It is now a full year since the restoration work on the Tyne Bridge began and, while the famous crossing is in a worse state than feared, the project remains on schedule
  
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• Tributes to dedicated County Durham councillor and former mayor who has died, aged 84 - The Northern Echo

  02-04-2025 19:00 via news.google.com
  Tributes to dedicated County Durham councillor and former mayor who has died, aged 84  The Northern Echo
  
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• Expansion of County Durham quarry to extract 10 million tonnes of limestone approved - The Northern Echo

  02-04-2025 19:00 via news.google.com
  Expansion of County Durham quarry to extract 10 million tonnes of limestone approved  The Northern Echo
  
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• Archie York's mum tells of 'living nightmare' since losing her precious son in Benwell explosion

  02-04-2025 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Money raised in Archie's memory will now help the hospital that supported his family in aftermath of the Violet Close blast
  
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• Newcastle Central Motorway inspections reveal concrete decay after Gateshead Flyover closure

  02-04-2025 18:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Inspections carried out on the A167 Central Motorway in Newcastle have revealed some areas of concern, the problems are not on the level of the condemned Gateshead Flyover
  
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• Mum of murdered County Durham tot Maya Chappell fails in bid to have jail sentence reduced - Chronicle Live

  02-04-2025 18:30 via news.google.com
  Mum of murdered County Durham tot Maya Chappell fails in bid to have jail sentence reduced  Chronicle Live
  
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• Mum of murdered County Durham tot Maya Chappell fails in bid to have jail sentence reduced

  02-04-2025 18:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dana Carr's nine-year prison sentence for child cruelty and allowing the death of a child has been upheld
  
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• Red Arrows will return to the North East as full list of appearances announced for 2025

  02-04-2025 18:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The legendary Red Arrows perform their aerial displays across Europe every summer
  
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• Northumbria Healthcare NHS trust slammed after missing cancer referral targets

  02-04-2025 17:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Trust bosses were told the missed targets would cost lives
  
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• Optimism Northumberland County Council's budget will be balanced by end of financial year

  02-04-2025 17:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The latest projections, which cover the period up to the end of December, forecast a £3 million overspend
  
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• REVEALED: Council rich list of highest earners in County Durham and Darlington - The Northern Echo

  02-04-2025 17:00 via news.google.com
  
  REVEALED: Council rich list of highest earners in County Durham and Darlington  The Northern Echo
  
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• Man due in court after allegedly stealing items from car in Newcastle

  02-04-2025 16:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Officers received reports of theft from vehicles in the Denton Burn area
  
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• Revived art deco theatre in County Durham to reopen after 35 years in disrepair - The Stage

  02-04-2025 16:44 via news.google.com
  Revived art deco theatre in County Durham to reopen after 35 years in disrepair  The Stage
  
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• Man charged with 64 offences after remains found at funeral directors

  02-04-2025 16:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Robert Bush, 47, faces a number of charges
  
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• Tinder rapist and former Royal Navy pilot who attacked two women branded a 'monster'

  02-04-2025 16:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Daniel Holland, a former Royal Navy harbour pilot, has been branded a danger after raping women he met on Plenty of Fish and Tinder
  
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• Historic Newcastle cemeteries in line for revamp thanks to National Lottery funding

  02-04-2025 16:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The grant has been awarded to the city council by The National Lottery Heritage Fund
  
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• North East nurses take NHS trust to Newcastle tribunal over trans colleague's changing rooms use

  02-04-2025 15:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Eight nurses are taking action against County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
  
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• County Durham mother who allowed daughter's death loses sentence appeal - Rayo

  02-04-2025 15:19 via news.google.com
  
  County Durham mother who allowed daughter's death loses sentence appeal  Rayo
  
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• Suggestions wanted for name of new Wear footbridge in Sunderland ahead of summer opening

  02-04-2025 14:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sunderland City Council is giving residents the opportunity to suggest names for the new Wear footbridge
  
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• Tyne Bridge restoration: Government has given 'no indication' of funding missing £6.2m

  02-04-2025 14:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A Newcastle City Council chief has warned that there has been no indication from the Government that it will come through with the final funding promised for the Tyne Bridge's restoration
  
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• See moment pair break into County Durham indoor market and steal large gorilla ornament - Chronicle Live

  02-04-2025 13:46 via news.google.com
  
  See moment pair break into County Durham indoor market and steal large gorilla ornament  Chronicle Live
  
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• See moment pair break into County Durham indoor market and steal large gorilla ornament

  02-04-2025 13:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Brian Rumley and Michael O’Brien were caught on CCTV going through the streets with the gorilla
  
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• Anyone claiming PIP urged to request vital form before DWP benefit changes

  02-04-2025 13:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Major changes planned to the benefits system have left millions of households concerned about how they will be affected when eligibility criteria is tightened
  
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• Human remains discovered at recycling plant by workers with police launching investigation

  02-04-2025 13:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police are investigating in Hartlepool after a number of bones were found at the recycling plant in Tofts Farm Industrial Estate
  
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• Coastguard recruiting for volunteer rescue officers to cover Northumberland and Durham stations

  02-04-2025 13:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The rescue service is looking for volunteers to cover stations in Northumberland and County Durham
  
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• Plan for children's home in County Durham village refused by council - The Northern Echo

  02-04-2025 13:00 via news.google.com
  Plan for children's home in County Durham village refused by council  The Northern Echo
  
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• Queen Camilla shows support for domestic abuse campaign led by murdered Holly Newton's parents

  02-04-2025 12:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The parents of Holly Newton met Queen Camilla to speak about domestic abuse
  
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• Man arrested after haul of cannabis, cocaine and heroin found in County Durham raid

  02-04-2025 12:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A 47-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply and possessing an offensive weapon
  
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• Second person dies following A19 crash in Sunderland after being discharged from hospital

  02-04-2025 11:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The collision happened at about 11.30am on Tuesday, March 24
  
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• Northumberland visitors welcomed back to Farne Islands for amazing puffin spectacle

  02-04-2025 11:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  This year marks 100 years since the islands came into the care of the National Trust
  
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• Region’s Tourism Champions Set to Compete on National Stage - Visit County Durham

  02-04-2025 11:29 via news.google.com
  Region’s Tourism Champions Set to Compete on National Stage  Visit County Durham
  
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• If you have own one of these dog breeds you could give lifesaving help to pets in the North East

  02-04-2025 10:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The donation drive is to help pooches across the country but with a particular need of support in the North East
  
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• County Durham care home rated Top 20 home in the Carehome.co.uk Awards 2025 in the North East - NewcastleWorld

  02-04-2025 10:54 via news.google.com
  County Durham care home rated Top 20 home in the Carehome.co.uk Awards 2025 in the North East  NewcastleWorld
  
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• Actor Val Kilmer dies aged 65 as tributes paid to Batman and Top Gun legend

  02-04-2025 09:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Kilmer's daughter has confirmed the cause of death of the Hollywood star, whose final acting role was a cameo in 2022 film Top Gun: Maverick
  
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• Newcastle travel LIVE updates: Temporary service suspension on Metro between South Shields and Pelaw

  02-04-2025 07:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Follow live updates here for the latest on Newcastle's roads and updates on public transport across the North East region
  
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• Newcastle travel LIVE updates: Metro service resumes following earlier suspension

  02-04-2025 07:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Follow live updates here for the latest on Newcastle's roads and updates on public transport across the North East region
  
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• County Durham man violently kicked and punched his mother in row over drug money - The Northern Echo

  02-04-2025 07:00 via news.google.com
  County Durham man violently kicked and punched his mother in row over drug money  The Northern Echo
  
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• 'Voyeur' doctor has suspension extended and told he poses 'worryingly unclear' risk

  02-04-2025 02:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dr George Zeng was convicted of a crime of voyeurism in 2023. He has had his suspension from the medical register extended.
  
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• Ouseburn flats development hits buffers as inspector backs council decision to reject plans

  02-04-2025 01:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Plans to build a 57-apartment complex on a site in Lime Street were refused approval by Newcastle City Council in 2023 and its developer has now also lost an appeal
  
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• North Tyneside woman's life 'flashed before her eyes' when confronted by masked gunman in her home

  02-04-2025 01:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Craig Irving, of Walker and Clark Morrison, of Wallsend, were wearing balaclavas and carrying what the woman believed was a double barrel shotgun and a sword in her home in Forest Hall
  
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• Crowne Plaza investigation call after owner racked up £40m debt on council loans

  02-04-2025 01:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle City Council made a controversial series of loans to the owners of the Crowne Plaza over the years and has now taken over the four-star site itself after the company built up a huge debt
  
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