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• King Charles appears on BBC Countryfile Christmas special filmed at Highgrove

  22-12-2024 21:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The King appeared in a special festive edition of BBC One's Countryfile, which showed off his Highgrove home and the work of The King's Foundation's education programmes
  
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• ITV Loose Women star Ruth Langsford leads dementia campaign on TV this Christmas

  23-12-2024 13:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ruth, whose father had dementia and mother is currently living with the condition, says 'it has never been more crucial to shine a light' on it
  
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• Gateshead woman who defrauded employer out of £370,000 walks free because she's pregnant

  23-12-2024 13:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Danielle Longstaffe, of Gateshead, abused her position of trust at a Jarrow company to steal enormous sums of money
  
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• Dave Myers' Strictly tribute has BBC viewers in tears as Karen Hauer gives emotional speech

  23-12-2024 13:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Hairy Bikers star Dave Myers was one of several stars to be given a tribute in a Strictly Come Dancing BBC special
  
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• DWP and HMRC state pension deadline warning as upcoming change could see your payments reduced

  23-12-2024 12:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  You can currently buy back missing National Insurance years dating back to 2006 but after the deadline, you will only be able to go back six years
  
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• Vera's Brenda Blethyn set to leave ITV viewers 'heartbroken' in last ever episode

  23-12-2024 12:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Vera star Brenda Blethyn will be at the centre of the action when the ITV drama airs its last ever episode
  
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• Christmas choking hazards every parent should know about, according to first aid expert

  23-12-2024 12:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Many parents are aware of obvious choking risks but there are unexpected dangers in the home at Christmas, an expert has said
  
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• Curious County Durham kitten survives Christmas scare after eating netting from roast beef

  23-12-2024 12:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Bear was six months old when he ate the netting from his owner's Christmas roast beef, causing serious intestinal damage
  
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• Vera's ITV return confuses viewers as 'unexpected' Christmas special airs

  23-12-2024 11:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Vera made an earlier than expected return to ITV at the weekend for a Christmas special as millions watched at home
  
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• Five ways to track Santa Claus on Christmas Eve and show your kids where Father Christmas is

  23-12-2024 10:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  There are a number of ways to check where Santa Claus is as he goes about delivering presents across the globe - here are some websites and apps you can use
  
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• Mary Berry shares recipe for extra crispy roast potatoes this Christmas Day

  23-12-2024 10:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Mary Berry's roast potato recipe is a game changer - and it's all thanks to three simple ingredients. Here's how to make the spuds that are perfect for your Christmas dinner
  
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• Turkey launching new English lessons aimed at attracting UK holiday-makers

  23-12-2024 10:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Tourism in Turkey is set to receive a significant boost as the country takes "radical" action to prevent holidaymakers from opting for Greece instead
  
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• WASPI women receive 'crucial' update bringing new hope for £2,950 DWP compensation

  23-12-2024 09:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  WASPI (Women Against State Pension Inequality) women could be set to receive compensation after all, as it emerges that more than 100 Labour MPs could vote against the government
  
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• Nissan confirms merger talks with Honda to create automotive giant

  23-12-2024 09:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Nissan has been facing major challenges in recent weeks but the impact on its Sunderland plant is not clear
  
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• Mum 'sobbed with laughter' after daughter cast as a door in school Nativity play

  23-12-2024 09:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A parent has been left in hysterics after finding out what role their child would be playing in the school nativity - with the mum planning to create 'the most elaborate door in history'
  
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• Motorcycle tribute to Hairy Biker Dave Myers to air on BBC in 'celebration of joyous man'

  23-12-2024 09:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Friend and fellow Hairy Biker Si King says the Dave Day tribute gave him and fans 'permission' to start grieving
  
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• UK shop staff facing 'Christmas shoplifting epidemic' as criminals 'act with impunity'

  23-12-2024 09:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  New figures show an average of more than 650 shoplifting offences a day went unsolved in the past year and an MP has warned shop staff are facing a 'Christmas crime wave'
  
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• Families urged to look out for symptoms of dementia at Christmas - NHS list of signs

  23-12-2024 08:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  According to latest figures, a record number of people have received a dementia diagnosis in England - here are the signs to be aware of
  
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• Chris McCausland to address discrimination in Channel 4's Alternative Christmas Message following Strictly win

  23-12-2024 08:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The comedian will use the annual address to call for an end to discrimination against disabled people, saying that they are 'often some of the most resilient, creative and determined people you will ever likely meet'
  
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• Traffic and travel live updates: One airlifted to hospital after 'serious collision' on A688

  23-12-2024 07:41 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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• Vera's Brenda Blethyn opens up on show first as final series welcomes newcomer

  23-12-2024 07:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Brenda Blethyn will bid goodbye to the iconic DCI Vera Stanhope when the ITV show ends with a final series in the New Year.
  
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• Take a look around this five-bedroom family home in an excellent Newcastle location

  23-12-2024 05:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The property is on the market for offers over £650,000
  
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• Jarrow control freak chef subjected partner to four-year campaign of 'emotional torture'

  23-12-2024 05:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  David Maguire, of Jarrow, degraded, humiliated and abused his partner and admitted controlling or coercive behaviour
  
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• Full list of road closures and roadworks across the North East on Christmas week

  23-12-2024 05:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  All the planned road closures and roadworks in the region including Newcastle, Sunderland and Durham for the week beginning Monday, December 23
  
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• Former homeless woman reunites with Whitley Bay couple who she credits for stabilising her life

  23-12-2024 01:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Yasmina was living out her car in Newcastle city centre, when Mark and Elisabeth opened their home to her
  
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• Deadly warning issued by doctors over popular children's Christmas toy

  23-12-2024 01:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Leading emergency medics have alerted parents to the dangers of water beads that could result in their child needing urgent surgery if swallowed
  
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• Developers submit third application for holidays lodges in Darlington village

  22-12-2024 22:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Previous planning applications for the Little Stainton site were refused in 2022 and 2023 for highway safety issues, while an appeal was also dismissed by the planning inspectorate
  
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• Durham residents demand tougher measures on city centre parking amid safety concerns

  22-12-2024 22:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Residents argue that night-time parking issues are tarnishing the historic city and posing a threat to public safety
  
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• Life-saving bleed control kits installed across Durham City in new safety initiative

  22-12-2024 22:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The new cabinets are accessible to the public to help people preserve or save a life in circumstances where a person has sustained an injury and is experiencing significant blood loss
  
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• County Durham and Darlington police to receive £177 million boost

  22-12-2024 22:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Durham Constabulary will receive £177 million from the government, a cash increase of 5.8 per cent, to tackle anti-social behaviour, restore neighbourhood policing and make streets safer
  
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