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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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• 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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• 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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• Exact date and time to see Pink Moon in April - and all 2025 full moon dates

  11-04-2025 10:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Full moon dates in 2025 include April's Pink Moon, a Strawberry Moon in June and Harvest Moon in September - here are more details
  
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• 'Simple' car park puzzle stumps adults but kids can solve it in seconds

  11-04-2025 10:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A car park-themed puzzle is aimed at kids, but adults have been struggling to work out the answer to. So can you figure it out?
  
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• PIP scoring rules explained and everyone who won't qualify for new DWP benefit

  11-04-2025 09:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Here is a list of 10 daily living activities, alongside the reasons which would score under four points under the current system
  
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• Full list of PIP changes you must report to DWP or risk losing your benefits

  11-04-2025 09:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The DWP warns you could be taken to court or have to pay a penalty if you give wrong information or do not report a change in your circumstances
  
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• Multiple A1 collisions cause overnight road closure in County Durham

  11-04-2025 09:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The incidents, which took place just after 10pm on Thursday, were attended by the North East Ambulance Service and Durham Constabulary
  
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• Newcastle travel live: A1 Northbound partially blocked near Denton Burn after collision

  11-04-2025 07:34 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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• North Shields killer driver back behind bars for subjecting partner to barrage of 'mental torture'

  11-04-2025 05:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Paul Hughes, of North Shields, left his former partner feeling so traumatised she had to move out of the area to feel safe
  
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• Newcastle school holiday fines skyrocket as council takes strict stance on term-time absences

  11-04-2025 02:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The number of fines given to Newcastle families for taking their children on holiday during school time has increased dramatically in the past few years
  
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• Blyth serial thief who repeatedly steals from shops he is banned from finally jailed

  11-04-2025 02:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Michael Crozier, of Blyth, already had 75 convictions for theft and was on a suspended sentence when he went on his latest spree
  
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• Demolition plan for part of Jarrow shopping centre as council bosses receive application

  11-04-2025 01:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  South Tyneside Council's planning department has received an application for the Viking Centre in Jarrow town centre
  
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• Durham tot's remarkable recovery after family left terrified when heart condition worsened days before Christmas

  11-04-2025 01:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Little Alfie Thomas was born with a heart condition in November 2022 - and things worsened just before Christmas
  
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• Charity boss warns 'the cost-of-living crisis isn't easing, it's escalating' for North East families

  11-04-2025 01:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Bread and Butter Thing CEO Vic Harper says urgent action is needed to help families
  
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• A1 crash LIVE: Updates as road closed in both directions in County Durham with emergency services at scene

  11-04-2025 00:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Major crash closes the A1(M) in County Durham in both directions.
  
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• A1 crash LIVE: Updates as road closed following multi-vehicle collision in County Durham

  11-04-2025 00:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Major crash closes the A1(M) in County Durham, initially in both directions
  
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• A1 crash LIVE: Updates after road closed in both directions following two collisions in County Durham

  11-04-2025 00:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Major crash closes the A1(M) in County Durham, initially in both directions
  
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• Durham County Council warn of bin collection disruption during police activity - Chronicle Live

  10-04-2025 22:54 via news.google.com
  Durham County Council warn of bin collection disruption during police activity  Chronicle Live
  
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• Durham County Council warn of bin collection disruption during police activity

  10-04-2025 22:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Durham County Council have issued advice for residents in the Stanley area
  
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• All the latest A1 crash updates on injured officers and arrests after BMW pursuit

  10-04-2025 22:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The A1 between Junction 73 Swalwell and Junction 75 Denton was closed for several hours following the incident
  
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• HMP Durham attack thug fractured fellow prisoner's skull after being called a 'nonce'

  10-04-2025 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Darren John Waugh was on remand at the County Durham jail when he launched a surprise attack on another prisoner
  
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• Armed police surround County Durham house in Barry Dawson murder investigation - Chronicle Live

  10-04-2025 21:53 via news.google.com
  Armed police surround County Durham house in Barry Dawson murder investigation  Chronicle Live
  
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• Armed police surround County Durham house in Barry Dawson murder investigation

  10-04-2025 21:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Durham Constabulary confirmed that the response related to an investigation into the death of Barry Dawson
  
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• Tyne and Wear Metro staff help customers get to grips with modern features on new trains

  10-04-2025 21:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The new campaign has seen members of the Nexus project team star in a series of short videos on the transport giant's social media channels
  
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