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• Channel 5 viewers all say same thing about Newcastle-based drama The Feud

  14-04-2025 23:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  New Channel 5 drama The Feud has caught viewers' attention.
  
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• Northumberland paedophile shared horrific child abuse images with other perverts

  27-04-2025 08:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Harrison Meadows, 24, was given a suspended sentence at Newcastle Moot Hall
  
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• 'I help people struggling with rising costs and they have lost all hope - they are just existing'

  27-04-2025 02:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jemma Jackson, 40, says anyone struggling should ask for help as there is hope
  
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• Shocking DWP PIP appeal rate shows 75% of re-assessed applications approved after thousands miss out

  27-04-2025 01:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The appeal rate for those who get rejected for PIP is shockingly low
  
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• Northumberland National Park's Iron Age art with 'sacred purpose' dating back 6,000 years

  27-04-2025 01:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The cup and ring marks on stones at Lordenshaws Hill Fort date back somewhere between 3,500 and 6,000 years
  
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• Take a look inside a two-bedroom apartment in Tynemouth with 'stunning' coastal views

  27-04-2025 01:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The property, which overlooks Longsands Beach and is being marketed by Fine & Country, has a large double garage
  
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• Gary Belfield death one year on: The brutal murder of a Gateshead dad plotted by a schoolgirl

  27-04-2025 01:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Today marks one year since Gary Belfield was killed at his Felling home in a terrifying attack orchestrated by Walker teenager Kriesha Stroud
  
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• Martin Lewis issues WASPI compensation alert warning 'don't fall for it'

  26-04-2025 22:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Martin Lewis is urging people to be wary of scams falsely offering people compensation over the change in State Pension age, which he says seems to be a new trend
  
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• Ant and Dec's worrying Britain's Got Talent semi final act announcement ends show a performer short

  26-04-2025 21:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It is hoped the act will return to perform later in the series
  
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• DWP error sees thousands of state pensioners owed up to £11,725 in underpayments

  26-04-2025 21:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Department for Work and Pensions has released an update on two sets of correction exercises that have seen thousands of people underpaid state pension
  
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• Police appeal as missing Sunderland girl 'may have travelled to Newcastle'

  26-04-2025 21:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police believe that Emily Rhodes could have used public transport to get between the two cities.
  
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• Missing Sunderland girl thought to have travelled to Newcastle found safe and well

  26-04-2025 21:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  13-year-old Emily Rhodes has been found
  
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• Ant and Dec halt Britain's Got Talent live semi final twice in minutes as schedule changed

  26-04-2025 21:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Geordie presenting duo filled the time by speaking to judges
  
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• 26 fantastic fan pictures as Newcastle United's 3-0 win confirms Ipswich relegation

  26-04-2025 20:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Fans were able to celebrate a 3-0 win which fired the Magpies into third
  
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• Lotto results LIVE: Updates on winning National Lottery numbers for Saturday, April 26

  26-04-2025 20:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It's the Lotto and Thunderball draws tonight so we will be bringing live updates and the results below
  
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• 'I've seen quite a bit of wildlife in the North East, but I never expected to see a turtle'

  26-04-2025 19:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Two terrapins have been sighted in Linear Park at the Royal Quays
  
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• Northumberland food trailer vendor who pursued dream thanks community for 'lifeline' new generator

  26-04-2025 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Calvin Hood, who runs South African themed food trailer Cals Braai Box, saw a generous outpouring of support after the generator was damaged
  
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• 'I didn't want to be the fat lass in a white dress so shed over 6st before my wedding'

  26-04-2025 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  "I wanted to be a stunning bride" said Kayley Grady, who hated looking at her own reflection in the mirror
  
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• Blyth pervert had sick stash of sexual images and videos of kids as young as five

  26-04-2025 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jason Ord set up two Facebook accounts in order to send the vile material to himself over a two-day period in 2023
  
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• BBC Look North's Jeff Brown visits Newcastle West End fun day

  26-04-2025 17:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Local residents attended Cruddas Park Library for the event
  
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• Mum punched Post Office colleague 'multiple times' in Northumberland pub

  26-04-2025 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Chelsea Exton lashed out at the victim in the Coach and Horses following an argument
  
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• Mother and son open new animal and pet crematorium in Northumberland

  26-04-2025 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Renwick Animal and Pet Crematorium specialises in the cremation of equines
  
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• Police searching for missing North Tyneside teen last seen at Metro station on Wednesday

  26-04-2025 16:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Layton Tullen was last seen at Meadow Well Metro Station
  
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• Pedestrian in hospital with serious injuries after being struck by bus in Sunderland

  26-04-2025 16:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The man was hit when crossing Suffolk Street in Sunderland shortly before 11pm on Friday night
  
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• Robins will constantly return to your garden if you own one specific item

  26-04-2025 16:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Robins are one of the UK's favourite birds - but if you want them to nest in your garden, there is one specific item you must own, according to garden experts
  
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• Brits urged to check change for 'super rare' 50p coin that could be worth £2,000

  26-04-2025 16:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 2011 Olympic aquatics 50p was produced by the Royal Mint to commemorate the 2012 London Olympics - and certain editions of the coin could be worth a small fortune
  
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• Sunderland man threw grandma's cat at a door in 'angry rage' over football

  26-04-2025 14:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Kieron Thornby, of Sunderland, has been jailed for three years and banned from keeping animals for life
  
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• DWP Universal Credit update to give 1.2 million households a £420 boost

  26-04-2025 14:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The DWP and other third parties can deduct 25% of someone's Universal Credit standard allowance payment to recover any debts someone may have. But this is set to change
  
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• DWP PIP bonus could offer up to £36,000 for home renovations

  26-04-2025 13:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Personal Independence Payments (PIP) are a gateway benefit and can open up a number of other DWP schemes and payments. One such benefit is the Disabled Facilities Grants
  
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• Newcastle United fans pictured with the Carabao Cup as trophy visits Gateshead

  26-04-2025 13:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Customers queued outside the store before doors opened at 9am to be the first to get a snap
  
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