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• Wicked, Band Aid, and Sabrina Carpenter lead the race for 2024's Christmas number one

  22-11-2024 22:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The race is on for acts trying to secure 2024’s official Christmas number one, with tracks from musical film Wicked
  
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• Masked Singer judge Davina McCall's partner shares post-brain surgery update

  26-11-2024 21:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Djsonline reality TV star Davina McCall recently underwent a six-hour operation to remove a 14mm benign brain tumour earlier this month, and her partner Michael Douglas has now shared an update
  
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• North East sees increase in green jobs, report says

  26-11-2024 21:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The PwC Green Jobs Barometer, which is now in its fourth year, said that 6,095 jobs in green industries were advertised in the North East last year, up 23% on the previous year.
  
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• Lauren Laverne back on BBC The One Show as she gives update following cancer treatment

  26-11-2024 21:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Sunderland presenter was diagnosed with cancer and had to undergo treatment but is now 'thrilled' to be back at work
  
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• Gateshead firm Recite Me secures £4.6m investment from backer BGF

  26-11-2024 21:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Gateshead-based software creator, which helps dyslexic and visually impaired people use the internet, said the cash injection will bost its growth plan
  
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• DWP announces major crackdown with big changes coming

  26-11-2024 21:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is set to undergo a major shake-up as the government looks to reduce the benefits bill - and areas with the highest unemployment rates will also receive extra NHS support
  
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• Storm Conall to bring 14 hours of rain as Met Office issues yellow warning

  26-11-2024 21:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Met Office has issued weather warnings as the Dutch weather service named Storm Conall while Brits continue to reel from flooding brought by Storm Bert
  
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• NS&I Premium Bonds announcement that will affect millions of savers from next year

  26-11-2024 21:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The prize fund rate for Premium Bonds is already due to be cut in the December draw - from 4.4% to 4.15% - and will be cut again from the January 2025 draw, NS&I said
  
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• Majority of North East bathing waters rated Good or Excellent in latest report

  26-11-2024 20:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Yet further action is still required to improve bathing water quality in Cullercoats, Seaburn and Littlehaven
  
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• EuroMillions and Thunderball results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for Tuesday, November 26

  26-11-2024 20:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We will be bringing live breaking updates and results from the National Lottery's EuroMillions and Thunderball draw on Tuesday, November 26
  
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• Nationwide warning as customers have money stolen from accounts ahead of Black Friday

  26-11-2024 20:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The world's largest building society has warned its millions of members to watch out for fraudsters ahead of Black Friday, after some customers have fraudulently had money taken from their accounts
  
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• Cullercoats Bay water quality rated 'poor' for fifth year in a row

  26-11-2024 20:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  An Environment Agency assessment revealed that Cullercoats is one of two North East beaches to be rated 'Poor' for water quality
  
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• New East Coast Main Line station in Killingworth to be considered

  26-11-2024 19:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  North Tyneside Council has announced it is looking into the feasibility of a new East Coast Main Line station in Killingworth
  
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• TikTok doctor eats the same breakfast every day 'for gut health and brain function'

  26-11-2024 19:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dr. Joseph Salhab, who is known as The Stomach Doc, has shared the breakfast he has every morning which is not only good for the digestive system but it also helps the brain
  
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• North of England could bid to host the Olympic Games, reveals mayor Kim McGuinness

  26-11-2024 19:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  North East mayor Kim McGuinness disclosed that leaders have talked about the prospect of bidding to host a 'Great North Olympics' at some point in the future
  
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• Nine arrested and drugs seized during police raids in Newcastle

  26-11-2024 19:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police executed warrants at a number of properties across the city today, where officers uncovered Class A heroin and class B spice
  
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• Northumberland man born with holes in heart marking 21st birthday his parents 'never dared think about'

  26-11-2024 18:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Harry Short will be 21 this Christmas.
  
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• Heartbreak for Bradley Tams' family as killer's mum to be freed from prison early for her part in stabbing

  26-11-2024 18:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Andrea Train was locked-up for more than three years in connection with young dad's death, but she could be out less than a year after stabbing
  
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• Sam Fender announces third St James' Park date with tickets up for sale from this week

  26-11-2024 18:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  North Shields star Sam Fender adds surprise extra date to summer concerts at St James' Park with fans now set to enjoy a record-breaking three huge shows at the Newcastle United ground
  
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• Irene Roozbayani funeral: Hundreds of mourners mark life of 'inspirational' Fenwick make-up artist

  26-11-2024 18:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Irene Roozbayani from South Shields was given a remarkable send-off at a packed West Road Crematorium
  
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• Emotional scenes as mourners pay tribute at Fenwick make-up artist Irene Roozbayani's funeral

  26-11-2024 18:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Hundreds of mourners turned up to pay tribute to Irene Roozbayani at West Road Crematorium
  
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• Ant and Dec in a 'state' after incident at £1k a night penthouse disrupts I'm A Celebrity schedule

  26-11-2024 18:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  ITV I'm A Celebrity hosts Ant and Dec were left exhausted ahead of the live show after an incident at the luxury penthouse in the middle of the night
  
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• Right to Buy changes welcomed in Newcastle as nearly 9,000 still on council house waiting list

  26-11-2024 18:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Proposed changes to Right to Buy rules could meant that the three-year period after which tenants can apply to purchase their council house is extended
  
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• Greggs comes up Trumps with own version of popular card game in time for Christmas

  26-11-2024 18:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Geordie baker Greggs launches limited-edition Top Trumps game and will be giving away some free sets of cards this Wednesday
  
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• Darlington toddler could not have suffered ear injury in 'sleepwalking' fall, jury told

  26-11-2024 18:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Christopher Stockton is facing a trial at Teesside Crown Court accused of murdering 22-month-old Charlie Roberts
  
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• Man who spent weeks in hospital after Benwell home explosion is discharged

  26-11-2024 17:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The man who had been fighting for his life after the Newcastle explosion has recovered enough to leave hospital
  
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• Boost for Nissan jobs as Business Secretary to announce consultation on electric vehicle targets

  26-11-2024 16:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Nissan was among manufacturers lobbying the Government to relax the zero emission vehicle mandate and had warned over jobs and investment at its Sunderland plant
  
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• Predatory former postman 'abused position' to commit sex offences in Northumberland

  26-11-2024 16:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Michael Stewart, who is now 62, abused his position to target five different women
  
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• BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Pete Wicks makes heartbreaking admission after reaching quarter final

  26-11-2024 16:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Strictly Come Dancing star Pete Wicks made a heartbreaking admission after reaching the quarter finals of the BBC show.
  
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• Private parking firms give out average of 41,000 tickets a day - costing motorists £4.1m

  26-11-2024 15:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The total number of penalties handed out between July and September is at a record high, and motoring groups have called for major reforms to the industry
  
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