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• Sunderland rioter threw beer kegs at police after getting 'wrapped up' in violence

  11-04-2025 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Mark King, 25, tried to hide his identity as he attacked officers during the far-right riots which blighted Sunderland
  
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• Police officer discharged from hospital after major A1 crash during BMW pursuit

  11-04-2025 21:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Seven police officers were taken to hospital following the crash which caused traffic mayhem in and around Newcastle with the A1 shut for 12 hours
  
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• Retired NHS health visitor stars in 'terrifying' film highlighting fear for service's future

  11-04-2025 21:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ann Ridley, 79, stars as Netty Howell-Siddons - NHS - in a new film highlighting the importance of the public having their say in the future of the NHS.
  
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• Calls for national register of domestic abusers to be made available to councils

  11-04-2025 20:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gateshead Council's women and girls committee heard demands for a national register of abusers so councils and partners can more easily flag perpetrators
  
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• EuroMillions results LIVE: Winning Lottery numbers for Friday, April 11

  11-04-2025 20:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The winning EuroMillions and National Lottery Thunderball numbers for April 11, 2025 - live breaking updates below
  
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• Next party to win power in Northumberland warned they will need to tackle housing crisis

  11-04-2025 20:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Voters will head to the polls to elect new councillors on May 1
  
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• North Tyneside mayoral candidate swims across the Tyne as campaign kick-starts

  11-04-2025 20:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The candidate completed the journey, though told friends, supporters, and the press he would likely take the ferry next time.
  
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• County Championship: McKinney ton helps Durham rally against Bears - BBC

  11-04-2025 20:04 via news.google.com
  County Championship: McKinney ton helps Durham rally against Bears  BBC
  
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• Florida plane crash LIVE updates as three feared dead in huge fireball on Boca Raton street

  11-04-2025 19:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A six-seater Cessna plane has crashed in Boca Raton in Florida which sparked a huge fireball that shook nearby buildings
  
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• New Tyne and Wear Metro fleet update as two more trains arrive from Switzerland

  11-04-2025 18:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  There are now 17 new Tyne and Wear Metro trains that have been delivered to the North East, five of which have been put into passenger service so far
  
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• How Newcastle wants to harness incredible NUFC Carabao Cup trophy parade buzz for city's future

  11-04-2025 18:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle City Council says that the scenes of 300,000 Geordies lining the streets are the best possible advert for Tyneside when trying to attract major events
  
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• Inside Newcastle's plan to shout louder and stop 'lagging behind' Manchester

  11-04-2025 18:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The women in charge of Newcastle City Council believe that Tyneside can become the "epicentre of a Northern revival" if the region is louder and prouder about what it has to offer
  
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• Major Northumberland beach clean-up project wins prestigious award

  11-04-2025 18:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The project saw 1,000 tons of waste removed from eroding sand dunes in Lynemouth
  
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• Newcastle net zero progress 'impossible' to judge as 2030 target draws closer

  11-04-2025 18:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  While council bosses insist Newcastle is 'heading in the right direction' in its push to reach net zero by 2030, opponents have serious concerns about what progress is being made
  
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• Investigation opens after County Durham paedophile dies in prison - Chronicle Live

  11-04-2025 18:03 via news.google.com
  Investigation opens after County Durham paedophile dies in prison  Chronicle Live
  
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• Investigation opens after County Durham paedophile dies in prison

  11-04-2025 18:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  John Barkess was sentenced to 15 years and six months in prison last April, but the 84-year-old has died less than a year into his sentence
  
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• Parliament recalled for emergency Saturday session after Chinese owners of British Steel threaten to close plant

  11-04-2025 17:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Both the Commons and the Lords will return for the rare Saturday sitting to debate a law aimed at securing the future of British Steel's Scunthorpe plant in North Lincolnshire
  
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• Gateshead NHS declares critical incident with patients warned of treatment delays

  11-04-2025 17:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Bosses at the Gateshead Health NHS Trust - which runs the Queen Elizabeth Hospital - have declared a 'critical incident'
  
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• Motorbike menace reached 100mph with machete strapped to his chest before crashing into car

  11-04-2025 17:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Stephen Brown was carrying a weapon and cocaine when he crashed the off-road bike into a car, suffering severe injuries
  
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• UK drivers issued 'pollen bomb' alert as 68% say hay fever hinders driving

  11-04-2025 17:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  UK drivers have been issued a 'pollen bomb' alert as hayfever affects a quarter of Brits, with many saying it can impact their ability on the roads.
  
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• Newcastle school holiday fines labelled a 'disgrace' as 'we work hard'

  11-04-2025 17:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The number of fines for families taking holidays during term time has skyrocketed
  
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• Replica of historic train spotted making final test run ahead of anniversary event - The Northern Echo

  11-04-2025 17:00 via news.google.com
  Replica of historic train spotted making final test run ahead of anniversary event  The Northern Echo
  
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• Gardeners should sow these six vegetables this April or risk missing harvests

  11-04-2025 16:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  If you want to enjoy courgettes and runner beans in the summer then you need to get sowing in April - and there are also a few others you need to consider this month
  
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• Man in court after series of alleged shop thefts in North Tyneside

  11-04-2025 16:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A man in his 20s will appear before magistrates in North Tyneside today
  
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• Gardeners urged to put two 50p fruits on bird tables for one simple reason

  11-04-2025 16:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Different birds feed in different locations - some prefer to 'ground feed' instead of coming to a bird table, while others like to stay at a distance
  
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• Young leukaemia survivor praised for 'incredible strength' after learning to walk again

  11-04-2025 16:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jake Hall finished treatment for leukaemia last year and has now been given a Brave Heart award.
  
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• BBC Antiques Roadshow guest amazed by value of ring he discovered when gardening

  11-04-2025 16:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Antiques Roadshow expert Geoffrey Munn was left impressed by a guest who found a piece of jewellery while planting tomatoes, which he initially thought was from a Christmas cracker
  
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• A1 police chase crash in Newcastle sees injured officers still in hospital two days on

  11-04-2025 16:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Seven police officers were taken to hospital following the crash which caused traffic mayhem in and around Newcastle with the A1 shut for 12 hours
  
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• A Newcastle United trophy parade and 10 photographs recalling Tyneside life in 1910 

  11-04-2025 16:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  10 archive images that recall scenes captured around Tyneside 115 years ago
  
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• BBC Strictly Come Dancing 2025 pro dancers confirmed - full list

  11-04-2025 15:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A number of popular pros will be returning to the show and two new professional dancers will also be added to the line up
  
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• Back to the early 2000s and a night at Newcastle’s Foundation nightclub - in 10 photographs

  11-04-2025 15:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Thousands of Tyneside clubbers enjoyed great times at the former venue on Newcastle’s Melbourne Street
  
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• HMRC warning as 370,000 letters sent to women who had babies between 1978 and 2010

  11-04-2025 15:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Thousands of women claiming the State Pension could be due back payments of nearly £8,000 this year - see who's affected
  
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• North East police raid 39 properties in organised crime crackdown targeting money laundering

  11-04-2025 14:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  During March, police forces in the region visited 39 premises, seizing £85,000 of illegal goods and cash
  
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• Newcastle Financial Advisers snaps up County Durham-based firm - FT Adviser

  11-04-2025 14:34 via news.google.com
  Newcastle Financial Advisers snaps up County Durham-based firm  FT Adviser
  
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• Which UK roads will be the busiest this Easter as millions brace for travel chaos

  11-04-2025 14:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Millions of people are travelling for the Easter holidays, with certain areas set for additional disruption
  
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• Drivers warned ignoring vital car message can lead to £800 bill

  11-04-2025 14:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Motor Ombudsman has warned drivers that delaying essential vehicle maintenance to save money can ultimately lead to higher repair costs - and has issued some advice
  
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• New police update on Stanley shooting as second man charged with murder and another arrested

  11-04-2025 14:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Thomas Lee Sterling was arrested on Wednesday, after 60-year-old Barry Dawson was killed last weekend
  
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• Second man charged with murder after grandfather shot dead through house window | ITV News - ITVX

  11-04-2025 13:59 via news.google.com
  Second man charged with murder after grandfather shot dead through house window | ITV News  ITVX
  
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• Police search for missing Sunderland man last seen on Thursday as family concern grows

  11-04-2025 13:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Paul Barnett, 53, is from the Plains Farm area, and was last seen at around 8pm yesterday
  
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• Full list of new WhatsApp features as new tools introduced for millions of users

  11-04-2025 13:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  From online indicators in group chats to tappable reactions, there are a number of new things for WhatsApp users to enjoy
  
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• Stanley shooting accused couple make first appearance at crown court after dad shot dead

  11-04-2025 13:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Kevin Dorward, 38, and his partner Michaela Hetherington appeared at Teesside Crown Court on Friday
  
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• Northumberland National Park attraction renamed 'Big Dan Burn Walk' brings Newcastle fan boost

  11-04-2025 13:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Elsdon Burn Walk was temporarily renamed after the Carabao Cup final hero and has opened up the National Park to a new audience of Newcastle fans
  
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• Northumberland domestic abuse charity secures vital funding as figures show scale of 'hidden epidemic'

  11-04-2025 13:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumberland Domestic Abuse Services protects victims and their children, empowers survivors, and educates communities
  
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• Every item the government say your home needs in a 72 hour survival kit

  11-04-2025 13:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The UK government has issued fresh advice to residents, urging people to ensure they have a 72-hour emergency kit packed with essentials in the event of a disaster
  
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• Royal visit: Flowers fit for a King created by County Durham volunteers - Yahoo News UK

  11-04-2025 13:00 via news.google.com
  Royal visit: Flowers fit for a King created by County Durham volunteers  Yahoo News UK
  
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• Stanley murder LIVE: Updates as couple appear at crown court over fatal shooting

  11-04-2025 12:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Kevin Dorward, 38, and Michaela Hetherington will appear at Teesside Crown Court for a first appearance before a crown court judge today
  
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• Drivers warned of Easter chaos as 19 million set to travel - how to avoid queues

  11-04-2025 12:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The AA has outlined which areas and routes are likely to see the most traffic as drivers are advised to make sure their cars are roadworthy and safe
  
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• Energy bill warning as 400,000 face steep £259 rise unless you act now

  11-04-2025 11:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Experts are warning that failure to take action could result in households paying an additional £259 a year for their gas and electricity
  
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• UK travel company enters administration putting thousands of holidays at risk

  11-04-2025 10:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jetline Travel, a London-based company established in 2000 and parent company of Jetline Cruise, ceased trading as an ATOL holder in March.
  
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• Firefighters issue warning after crews called to County Durham blaze - The Northern Echo

  11-04-2025 10:33 via news.google.com
  Firefighters issue warning after crews called to County Durham blaze  The Northern Echo
  
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