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• Plans lodged to convert former Swalwell care home into office space

  07-04-2025 20:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A formerly controversial site is under scrutiny again, with the ex-home being propositioned for yet another use
  
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• Chocolate from Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury's and Morrisons soar in price - here's why

  14-04-2025 12:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Chocolate lovers have been hit with a bitter reality as prices of the sweet treat have soared since the start of the year - and they are expected to rise further
  
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• Newcastle Airport's Boots given makeover in time for the Easter holiday getaway

  14-04-2025 12:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The popular health and beauty store has been given a complete makeover, just in time for the Easter holidays
  
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• New witness appeal after vandalism attack at Newcastle office block

  14-04-2025 12:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police have renewed their plea for information about incident at One Trinity Gardens near the Quayside in January
  
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• Two British tourists aged 17 and 46 tragically drown near Great Barrier Reef

  14-04-2025 12:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The two British tourists were swept out to sea on Sunday while swimming at a beach at a popular tourist town on the southern tip of the Great Barrier Reef
  
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• New images of Newcastle skyscraping hotel, housing and leisure development

  14-04-2025 12:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gainford Group is driving forward plans for the £170m New Bridge Project in Newcastle
  
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• Exact day Met Office say sunshine will turn to heavy rain in North East

  14-04-2025 12:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The warm weather is expected to be replaced with downpours and cooler temperatures throughout the week, the Met Office has said, just days after the UK basked in sunshine
  
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• NHS urges North East patients to 'plan ahead' for Easter weekend closures

  14-04-2025 12:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The health service has advised people to check their repeat prescription orders and medicine cabinets before the bank holiday weekend
  
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• Two men appear at court charged with murder of Barry Dawson in Stanley shooting

  14-04-2025 11:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Kelvin Craig Lawson, 37, and Thomas Lee Sterling, 21, appeared at Teesside Crown Court charged with murder
  
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• HMRC Self Assessment changes explained with new £3,000 threshold on tax returns

  14-04-2025 11:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Plans have been announced to increase the amount at which self-employed people or those with side-hustles have to file a Self Assessment return
  
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• Every UK worker sent letter with code to check if they're owed cash - what to look for

  14-04-2025 10:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Your employer has to send you this every year - and it's really important to check it as soon as you can to make sure you're not owed money
  
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• Terrorist who attacked prison officers in HMP Frankland pictured 'silent and grinning'

  14-04-2025 09:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Hashem Abedi was pictured shortly before allegedly attacking three prison officers
  
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• DWP benefits petition urges Government to 'protect' disabled people from cuts

  14-04-2025 09:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A petition saying that 'disabled people should not be punished for being unable to work' is nearing the threshold to receive a Government response after receiving thousands of signatures
  
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• Spain travel warning issued by UK Foreign Office after 'catastrophic' Lanzarote floods

  14-04-2025 09:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The latest weather forecast shows an improvement this week for the Canary Islands destination as a huge clean-up operation gets under way
  
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• Government to review how Manchester bombing plotter attacked Durham prison staff

  14-04-2025 08:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Hashem Abedi reportedly attacked three prison officers with "hot oil and home made weapons" in HMP Frankland
  
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• Manager at popular Northumberland pub accused of multiple sexual assaults on women

  14-04-2025 02:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Joshua Bramley was working at the Lindisfarne Inn, near Holy Island, when he allegedly committed the offences
  
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• Inside breathtaking Northumberland bungalow in area renowned for impressive gardens

  14-04-2025 02:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The property, in Woodside, Bedlington, benefits from beautiful uninterrupted views of greenspace beyond its own impressive garden
  
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• 'Outgoing' Gateshead lad, 13, has a rare disease with a lifespan of just three years

  14-04-2025 02:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Cameron Bennett-Milbourne has a rare genetic condition that involves premature ageing and symptoms more commonly associated with Parkinson's disease
  
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• Drunk Benwell pervert sexually assaulted lone woman who'd asked if he was OK

  14-04-2025 02:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Yohana Gebremichael lifted the horrified victim's shorts and grabbed both sides of her bottom on a street in Newcastle City Centre
  
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• 'I'm no politician but I want change' Former marine whose house was firebombed stands for election

  14-04-2025 02:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sean Ivey, who served in Iraq and Afghanistan, is hoping to represent Wingate as a Durham County Councillor
  
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• 17 photos as Newcastle United fans celebrate 4-1 victory over Manchester United

  13-04-2025 22:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United regained their place in the top four following their win at St James' Park
  
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• Ryanair plane forced to divert as passenger banned for five years

  13-04-2025 22:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ryanair has imposed a five-year travel ban on a passenger after "inexcusable behaviour" forced a plane to divert to Spain, causing significant disruption to 170 passengers and six crew members
  
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• Santander makes major changes for all UK customers from next month

  13-04-2025 22:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The bank has sent messages to all its customers explaining the changes, which will be rolled out from May 12
  
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• Simple car feature can save up to two litres of fuel an hour

  13-04-2025 22:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  With petrol and diesel being consumed even when you're not moving, being stuck in a traffic jam can be a costly business - but there's a way to save fuel
  
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• Inside HMP Frankland where Hashem Abedi attacked officers as it holds UK's worst prisoners

  13-04-2025 20:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  HMP Frankland has been home to some of the UK's most notorious criminals - including the likes of Peter Sutcliffe, Ian Huntley, and Delroy Grant - and has now seen Manchester Arena terrorist plotter Hashem Abedi launch a sadistic attack on officers
  
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• Paula Radcliffe's family relay becomes first event on refurbished Silksworth Athletics Track

  13-04-2025 20:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 8k relay was held at Silksworth Sports Complex on the recently refurbished Silksworth Athletics Track
  
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• Lads' adventure from Northumberland to Africa in 29-year-old banger

  13-04-2025 20:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Three 19-year-olds are set to drive a 1996 Renault Clio from Wooler to Marrakech
  
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• Gas explosion wrecks home and leaves one dead and several injured as street evacuated

  13-04-2025 19:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A man has died and several people have been injured in a gas explosion on a residential street in Worksop, Nottinghamshire, on Saturday evening, with police confirming the man's body was found in the wreckage of a house
  
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• Berwick-upon-Tweed's new RNLI lifeboat named after passionate supporter of charity

  13-04-2025 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The renaming ceremony took place yesterday for the RNLI's new D class lifeboat
  
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• 'Incredible' NHS staff treated to Hadrian's Wall event by children's cancer charity

  13-04-2025 18:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  NHS staff from Newcastle benefitted from a wellbeing trip to Hadrian's Wall
  
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