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• North East mayor's £5m push to boost school standards and cut GCSE results gap

  19-03-2025 22:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The North East Combined Authority signed off plans on Tuesday for a £5 million plan aimed at improving school attendance, children's English and maths skills, and support for teachers
  
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• Full DWP list of 85 health conditions that qualify you for a £737 monthly payment

  19-03-2025 22:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has published a list of more than 85 musculoskeletal conditions that can qualify you for Personal Independence Payment (PIP).
  
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• What we know so far after Northumberland fire where four-year-old tragically lost her life

  19-03-2025 22:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Lynemouth community have come together in support of the family and collections of urgent supplies are being kept at nearby Bacmans Community Hub
  
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• Dog rescued from County Durham house fire caused by two mirrors reflecting sun to set fire to bed

  19-03-2025 22:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ten-year-old Beagle Harvey was rescued from a home in Croxdale where a fire had broken out
  
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• North East mayor says Northern Trains must improve as passengers are 'let down' by cancellations

  19-03-2025 21:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Kim McGuinness has demanded improvements from Northern, after more than 10% of their services at one North East station were cancelled between January and February this year
  
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• 'Arrogant' Paul Scholes slammed for 'classless' Eddie Howe comments after Newcastle cup win

  19-03-2025 21:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Eddie Howe ended Newcastle's wait for silverware on Sunday as the Magpies beat Liverpool 2-1 to win the Carabao Cup - but Paul Scholes was unimpressed
  
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• Jesmond 104-year-old who survived the Blitz shares secret to long and happy life

  19-03-2025 20:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dorothy Dawson worked in an ammunition factory during the Second World War before moving up to Newcastle with her husband
  
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• Lotto results LIVE: Winning National Lottery and Thunderball numbers for Wednesday, March 19

  19-03-2025 20:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We will be bringing you tonight's winning National Lottery Lotto and Thunderball results - live breaking updates below
  
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• Firefighters called to Holystone Roundabout as second crash in an hour causes traffic disruption

  19-03-2025 19:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A crash on Benton Road off the Holystone Roundabout happened less than an hour after the nearby A19 was closed northbound
  
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• Two taken to hospital after tyre on A19 causes two-vehicle crash in Northumberland

  19-03-2025 19:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The A19 northbound remained closed for over two hours between Moor Farm Roundabout and the Killingworth Way junction
  
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• Northumberland village grieves girl's fire death vowing 'the whole of Lynemouth is here for family'

  19-03-2025 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Neighbours in Kingsley Road, Lynemouth spoke on Wednesday of their horror and heartbreak following a fatal fire.
  
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• Whitley Bay bar worker in tears as she tells court she's 'so sorry' for crash which killed friend

  19-03-2025 18:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Karla Dodds, of Whitley Bay, denies causing North Shields man Truman Hub's death by dangerous driving
  
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• Newcastle United Leazes Park stadium - Everything we know as protests start and decision due

  19-03-2025 18:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United's decision makers will soon come to a conclusion as they ponder whether to expand St James' Park or build a new stadium
  
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• Investigation launched as three die from food poisoning linked to NHS desserts

  19-03-2025 18:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  An investigation is underway nationwide following the three deaths
  
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• 'More to come' as Newcastle make European semi

  19-03-2025 18:15 via bbc.com
  
  Newcastle Eagles are "not satisfied yet" as they chase glory after making the last four of the European North Basketball League.
  
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• Senior Newcastle United stars missing from Dubai trip as Eddie Howe hopes for warm weather boost

  19-03-2025 18:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United's players will enjoy some deserved rest, alongside training, in Dubai
  
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• One hundred new homes to be built in Newbiggin aimed at first-time buyers

  19-03-2025 17:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  There were concerns that the number of houses was too large for the site
  
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• Jaws play The Shark Is Broken proves a boat-load of fun on opening night in Newcastle

  19-03-2025 17:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jaws inspired play The Shark Is Broken, at the Theatre Royal in Newcastle until March 22
  
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• Plans for three-storey community facility at Ashington's Wansbeck Square approved despite 'Lego' criticism of design

  19-03-2025 17:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The project aims to create a welcoming gateway to Ashington from the town's new train station
  
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• 'I've got a feeling' - Sunderland handed promotion verdict by former star

  19-03-2025 17:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sunderland's hopes of automatic promotion to the Premier League look to be over
  
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• Inside Newcastle's new Tremolo Lounge where you can buy a breakfast at 10pm

  19-03-2025 17:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Neighbourhood café-bar opens in former home of Co-op in Gosforth High Street
  
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• Abuser who 'tortured' partner for years jailed

  19-03-2025 16:49 via bbc.com
  
  Colin Williams regularly beat his partner, controlled her money and strangled her, a court hears.
  
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• Alexander Isak shoots down Liverpool and Arsenal again with Newcastle Champions League message

  19-03-2025 16:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Alexander Isak has again been asked about his Newcastle United future
  
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• Newcastle United stars head to city centre bar to celebrate after epic cup win at Wembley

  19-03-2025 16:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle players and staff were still in high sprits on Monday night after Sunday's Carabao Cup final win
  
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• Hunt for Gateshead shoplifter who punched police officers after being caught stealing from Co-op

  19-03-2025 16:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Both Northumbria Police officers were left with bruises following the incident in Low Fell
  
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• UK airport rule change will let Brits skip passport queues thanks to new technology

  19-03-2025 16:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  New facial recognition technology will allow travellers to be identified by high-powered cameras that can scan faces through car windshields at ports, it has been revealed.
  
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• Police searching for wanted Newcastle man Ryan Rainey believed to be 'actively evading arrest'

  19-03-2025 16:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 34-year-old is wanted in connection with 'multiple shoplifting offences'
  
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• Boots launches giant beauty box with £233 worth of products on offer for £52

  19-03-2025 16:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The new Boots Easter Luxury Beauty Box includes 14 skincare, makeup, haircare and fragrance favourites from a range of iconic brands
  
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• Next's £24 T-shirt dress is 'flattering around the tummy' and has shoppers singing its praises

  19-03-2025 16:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  "This dress sits snuggly and holds in all the right places. It really compliments my figure, and I got lots of nice comments at the event I wore it to"
  
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• Inside Priory Press as Tynemouth's healthy hotspot expands to open in Newcastle

  19-03-2025 16:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Having a been a big hit in Tynemouth, Priory Press has now expanded to open up in Newcastle city centre
  
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• New State Pension age set to rise next year for people born in these years

  19-03-2025 16:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The State Pension age is set to start rising from 66 to 67 next year, with the increase due to be completed for all men and women across the UK by 2028
  
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• A19 crash LIVE: northbound carriageway reopens after tyre caused two vehicle collision

  19-03-2025 15:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The A19 is closed after a tyre on the carriageway caused a collision in North Tyneside
  
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• A19 crash LIVE: Northbound carriageway closed as tyre causes two vehicle collision

  19-03-2025 15:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The A19 is closed after a tyre on the carriageway caused a collision in North Tyneside
  
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• Exact date DWP Universal Credit claimants will get £775 payment increase

  19-03-2025 15:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The DWP's new Universal Credit announcement has confirmed the exact date millions of claimants can expect to see a £775 increase in their payments
  
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• Eddie Howe Newcastle United statue verdict as Paul Scholes shut down after Carabao Cup taunt

  19-03-2025 15:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe has been at the centre of a discussion around a potential St James' Park statue
  
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• "They have lost everything" - Northumberland community rallies round family after girl, 4, dies in house fire

  19-03-2025 15:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Donations of clothing and other items are being collected following tragedy in Lynemouth
  
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• Gateshead FC tight-lipped on Victor Anichebe takeover talk as ex-Sunderland star linked with deal

  19-03-2025 15:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Former Sunderland striker Victor Anichebe has been spotted attending a number of Gateshead games in recent weeks
  
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• Newcastle United Carabao Cup win - season fear, summer transfer plan and what comes next

  19-03-2025 15:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Chronicle Live has launched a Newcastle United survey to get your opinions on what happens next
  
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• Checks underway to see if Gateshead Flyover artwork can be preserved

  19-03-2025 14:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Calls have been made to save the work of a renowned urban sculptor as Gateshead Council approves the demolition of the A167 flyover
  
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• Newcastle United Leazes Park stadium claims spark opposition from wildlife campaigners

  19-03-2025 14:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  After rumours that Newcastle United want to build a 65,000-seater stadium on Leazes Park, Save Newcastle Wildlife have warned that such a move could have a major environmental impact
  
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• "It's devastating"

  19-03-2025 14:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Neighbours say they're in shock after a four-year-old girl was killed in a house fire.
  
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• Northumberland walker taken to hospital after suffering leg injury at summit of Grey Nag

  19-03-2025 14:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Mountain rescuers were called on Sunday afternoon
  
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• Newcastle University scientist played vital role in getting justice in 'Toxic Town' legal case

  19-03-2025 14:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The new Netflix drama tells the real-life story of families fighting for justice in Corby
  
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• How Bruno Guimaraes feels days on from Newcastle United cup victory as new trophy aim revealed

  19-03-2025 14:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United's captain, Bruno Guimaraes, is relishing being a champion
  
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• Seaside village pub with 'warmest welcome' beats rivals to be named best in Northumberland

  19-03-2025 14:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A pub in a seaside village in Northumberland has beaten its counterparts to be named the best in the region
  
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• Pub in seaside village with 'warmest welcome' beats rivals to be named best in Northumberland

  19-03-2025 14:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A pub in a seaside village in Northumberland has beaten its counterparts to be named the best in the region
  
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• Surge in repeat lung condition hospital visits

  19-03-2025 14:10 via bbc.com
  
  A study finds 4,490 patients visited A&E five times or more in a year - the highest in England.
  
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• Man 'hung dog in air' before shoving woman during assault in County Durham

  19-03-2025 14:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The incident happened on Heworth Lane in Newton Aycliffe
  
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• Ryanair, easyJet, TUI and Jet2 medication rules as passengers warned

  19-03-2025 13:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  If you're travelling with medication in your hand luggage, you'll need to be aware of the rules for your chosen airline. Below we've listed the rules for four popular airlines in the UK, including Ryanair, easyJet, TUI and Jet2
  
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• Newcastle United injury list and expected return dates after fresh scare in Carabao Cup win

  19-03-2025 13:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United injury update as Eddie Howe nurses squad ahead of Brentford game
  
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