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• Elswick woman pleads guilty to murder of pensioner known as 'Limpy John'

  21-03-2025 16:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Brenda Heslop, of Elswick, is facing a life sentence after she confessed to killing John Hardy
  
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• Woman set fire to boyfriend's Newcastle flat after saying she didn't like living there

  01-04-2025 04:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dawn Belisle, of Newcastle, caused substantial damage to the top floor flat in a block of six
  
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• Northumberland farm welcomes Dan Burn as he meets famous goat named after him

  01-04-2025 04:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United's Big Dan Burn visited Whitehouse Farm in Northumberland where he met Little Dan Burn, a recently born goat
  
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• Newcastle hospitals adopt Martha's Rule to give families chance to seek second opinion

  01-04-2025 04:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Loved ones worried about a deteriorating patient in Newcastle's hospitals can now use Martha's Rule to raise concerns.
  
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• North Tyneside mayoral election: Meet the candidates who are in the running so far

  01-04-2025 03:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  So far, seven candidates have announced their intentions to run for the Mayor of North Tyneside. Here is a quick explainer for each candidate.
  
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• Newcastle's West End to get hundreds of new homes in next phase of huge regeneration scheme

  01-04-2025 03:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle City Council has given its backing to the next phase of building at The Rise in Scotswood, with more than 300 new homes earmarked for a patch of overgrown land in Armstrong Road
  
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• Murderer and vile rapists among North East criminals locked up in March 2025

  01-04-2025 03:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A number of people earned themselves lengthy prison sentences for offences such as murder, manslaughter, death by dangerous driving, rape and other sex offences
  
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• Devastating death of 'bubbly' 17-year-old girl was 'drug-related', inquest told

  01-04-2025 03:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Alicia Ward was found dead on sofa after spending the evening socialising with family and friends
  
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• Family of girl who had 250 seizures a day backs 'fantastic' St Oswald's Hospice

  31-03-2025 22:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A Sunderland family have paid tribute to St Oswald's Hospice for the 'fantastic' care their daughter receives.
  
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• Despicable Newcastle RVI patient claimed he was 'confused' after stealing from staff room

  31-03-2025 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Shaun Cruddas, of Elswick, who also snatched a pensioner's bag in M&S during his latest crime spree, has been jailed
  
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• Newcastle United fans are the best in the world - and they showed why at Carabao Cup parade

  31-03-2025 21:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Around 300,000 Geordies descended on Newcastle to celebrate the Carabao Cup success of Eddie Howe's men
  
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• Reform UK enters North Tyneside mayoral election race with John Falkenstein named as candidate

  31-03-2025 21:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A former lawyer and council advisor has come forward as this year's Reform candidate for the top political job in North Tyneside.
  
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• Lib Dems join North Tyneside mayoral election race with John Appleby announced as latest candidate

  31-03-2025 20:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Consultations and the environment are the backbone of the Lib Dem campaign for Mayor of North Tyneside role.
  
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• Second Independent Martin Uren joins North Tyneside mayoral election race

  31-03-2025 20:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Martin Uren has put himself forward as an independent choice for voters in North Tyneside on May 1
  
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• Set For Life results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for Monday, March 31

  31-03-2025 20:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We will be bringing live breaking updates and results from the National Lottery's Set For Life draw on Monday, March 31
  
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• Newcastle hospitals bosses say 'we need to do more' to tackle gender pay gap

  31-03-2025 19:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Hospital bosses in Newcastle said they knew more work was needed to tackle a 21% gap in pay between men and women.
  
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• Free parking at Northumberland beaches promise by council leader ahead of election

  31-03-2025 19:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It comes just days after he told full council he was unable to commit to free parking at Blyth and Newbiggin for the next four years
  
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• Conservatives launch bid for third term at the helm of Northumberland County Council

  31-03-2025 19:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Voters will head to the polls on May 1 in Northumberland
  
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• Ouseburn housing development approved despite worries for nearby pubs and music venues

  31-03-2025 19:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle City Council has approved plans for 83 apartments to be built on the Grieveson's Yard site in Ouseburn, after assurances that it will not pose a threat to neighbours like the Cumberland Arms
  
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• Newcastle Grainger Market upgrades to make it less 'anonymous' for those who have no idea it's there

  31-03-2025 18:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle City Council wants to make the Grainger Market's eclectic collection of traders more attractive to people who walk past the Georgian building without realising what is inside
  
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• County Durham security guard grabbed schoolgirl by throat when trouble flared at under-18s event

  31-03-2025 18:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Leigh Brown, of Stanley, lost his temper with the teenager and used excessive force during the event for youngsters
  
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• Newcastle trophy parade gives city multi-million pound boost as 300,000 Geordies celebrate cup win

  31-03-2025 17:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  As an estimated 300,000 Geordies descended on Newcastle city centre and the Town Moor on Saturday, many businesses reported "record-breaking" sales
  
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• 23 wanted people Northumbria Police need your help to find

  31-03-2025 17:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The public can do their bit by letting police know if they recognise them
  
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• Hard Rock Cafe Newcastle assets to be sold off following sudden restaurant closure

  31-03-2025 17:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The world famous rock-n-roll music themed cafe closed its doors for good on the Quayside earlier this month
  
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• Coin experts update list of rare 'most sought-after' 50ps to find in your change

  31-03-2025 16:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  From the iconic Kew Gardens 50p to a sought-after series marking the London 2012 Olympics, here are the designs you should be looking out for
  
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• Former soldier crashed car into house causing £60k damage before leading police on 70mph chase

  31-03-2025 16:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Former soldier Niall Duffy, 25, was jailed after going on a spree of 'dangerous, destructive behaviour' in County Durham
  
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• Sunderland Shorts Film Festival to return this summer after over 1,000 worldwide submissions

  31-03-2025 14:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sunderland Shorts Film Festival, will run from May 12 to 18 and will feature a range of screenings of different genres
  
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• Ant and Dec deliver emotional seven word verdict on Newcastle that speaks for the whole city

  31-03-2025 14:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  TV stars Ant and Dec had a big part to play in Newcastle United's trophy celebrations at the weekend
  
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• Reason behind Meadow Well bloody clothes police drama revealed

  31-03-2025 14:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police cordoned off two areas of Chirton Front Street earlier this month
  
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• 'Career burglar' targeted Durham University students and left prison ID card at scene of raid

  31-03-2025 14:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Barry Lowery, 49, was jailed for over seven years after targeting student properties in Durham
  
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