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• Breakthrough discovery in treatment for deadly motor neurone disease

  12-11-2024 21:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Scientists are working on a way to restore the production of a protein that is essential for communication in the brain and spinal cord, in a bid to slow down the progression of the deadly disease
  
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• Northumberland organisations receive King's Award for voluntary service

  14-11-2024 01:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Two Mountain Rescue teams and a rural community hub have been given the award for 2024, which is seen as equivalent to an MBE for voluntary groups
  
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• Historic England reveals heritage sites saved and at risk in the North East

  14-11-2024 01:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Register gives an annual snapshot of the health of England’s valued historic buildings and places
  
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• Grave of lost Korean War soldier from County Durham found more than 70 years after death

  14-11-2024 01:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Rifleman Mark Foster's unmarked grave has been proven at the United Nations Memorial Cemetery in Busan, South Korea, more than 70 years after his death
  
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• Marks and Spencer's 'beautiful' shoes that you can 'dance all night in' back in festive new colour

  13-11-2024 23:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Studded Buckle Flat Ballet Pumps have earned praise for their 'bang on trend' style as well as their 'super comfortable' feel
  
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• Amazon drops price of Russell Hobbs multicooker by 46% - see what shoppers are saying about it

  13-11-2024 23:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A number of Amazon customers have left comments about the Russell Hobbs electric multicooker and the vast majority are pleased with it
  
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• Boots offering £48 off Liz Earle gift set including three full size favourites

  13-11-2024 23:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Liz Earle Get Glowing Gift Set contains cleanser, moisturiser and shower gel and is on offer for less than half price for Christmas shoppers
  
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• Blyth residents unhappy as roads on Crofton Grange housing estate remain unfinished

  13-11-2024 22:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The developers insist the work will be completed in the coming weeks
  
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• Lord Botham's daughter hits back over Lords no-show due to living in North East

  13-11-2024 22:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sarah Botham said it had "never been a secret" the independent crossbencher's attendance in Parliament would be limited due to living in the North East and his diary commitments
  
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• Warning holidaymakers will outnumber residents of Northumberland parish as Felmoor Park set to expand

  13-11-2024 22:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The parish council led protests against the plans
  
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• Christmas toy warning as spending on children's gifts soars to £82 a month

  13-11-2024 22:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The UK toy industry is seeing a "remarkable resurgence" ahead of Christmas, driven by the "kidult" trend and nostalgia-fuelled buying, new figures suggest
  
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• Star Wars film reclassified to PG due to violence and frozen Han Solo scene

  13-11-2024 22:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) had given it a U rating upon release in 1983, but said "the detail and overall intensity" of violence in the film meant that it was changed to PG last year
  
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• Bishop of Newcastle's cat in running to become UK's next 'Purr Minister'

  13-11-2024 22:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Four-year-old rescue kitty Ebba is highlighting the Renters' Reform Bill in her "manifursto"
  
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• Investigation into native crayfish deaths continues as rescues take place in Northumberland

  13-11-2024 22:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The symptoms seen in crayfish includes unusual orange patches on their upper shell and in some cases opaque-white muscles in the tail
  
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• BBC's Alex Scott sees Match of the Day odds slashed as host hot tip to replace Gary Lineker

  13-11-2024 22:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The One Show and Football Focus presenter Alex Scott has emerged as the favourite to replace Gary Lineker on Match of the Day
  
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• Tory plea to call-in Monkseaton High closure consultation rejected

  13-11-2024 21:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Now the call-in period has ended, the closure consultation for Monkseaton High School can start
  
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• Elswick woman charged with murder of John Hardy to appear at Newcastle Crown Court on Friday

  13-11-2024 20:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Brenda Heslop appeared at South East Northumberland Magistrates' Court in Bedlington on Wednesday
  
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• Lotto results LIVE: Winning National Lottery and Thunderball numbers for Wednesday, November 13

  13-11-2024 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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• Newcastle pub invites over-70s to a free Christmas party

  13-11-2024 19:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Bookings are open until November 22 for a December party afternoon at Katie O’Brien's in Newcastle which will be laying on free food, drinks and a singalong
  
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• Newcastle Christmas Village prices revealed for carousel and festive treats

  13-11-2024 19:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  New Christmas Village attraction will open in Newcastle on Saturday as part of this year's expanded Christmas Market and here is a breakdown of what's on offer and the costs
  
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• Plans for Sunderland's Waves Festival in full flow ahead of weekend return

  13-11-2024 18:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Independent all-day music festival Waves is all set to play out at eight venues across the city - including The Fire Station - with headliners Miles Kane, Red Rum Club plus Tom A. Smith and Benefits leading the way
  
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• Elf Express steam train rides in North Shields invite families to track down Santa

  13-11-2024 18:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Stephenson Steam Railway has a range of events available to book as part of Tyne and Wear Archives and Museums' festive programme which also includes candlelit tours of Arbeia Roman Fort and a Christmas Market at Shipley in Gateshead
  
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• Calls for more Government funding to support new food waste collection service in Northumberland

  13-11-2024 18:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  All councils will be required to collect food waste from April 2026
  
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• Newcastle City Council leader agrees to meet activists to discuss Saudi Arabia human rights abuses

  13-11-2024 18:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Karen Kilgour has accepted an invitation from campaigners to discuss Newcastle's relationship with Saudi Arabia, following the PIF-led takeover of Newcastle United three years ago
  
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• Supreme Court rules against Tyne and Wear Metro operator in long-running pay dispute

  13-11-2024 18:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Nexus has been locked in a battle with unions over a pay agreement for maintenance staff dating back more than a decade and has now suffered a defeat in the UK's highest court
  
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• Sam Fender announces new album People Watching after tour sells out in an hour

  13-11-2024 18:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sam Fender will release his third album People Watching next year hot on the heels of his new tour selling out
  
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• Gateshead dad allegedly murdered in home by teens in attack 'organised' by 15-year-old girl

  13-11-2024 17:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 15-year-old, a 17-year-old boy and Leandro Lopes deny murdering Gary Belfield and attempting to murder his son, Luke Williams, at their home in Felling
  
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• Alexander Isak plays down Newcastle United contract fear as he reveals new focus

  13-11-2024 17:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Alexander Isak has been asked about his Newcastle contract situation
  
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• Alexander Isak plays down Newcastle United contract fear and answers Arsenal transfer question

  13-11-2024 17:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Alexander Isak has been asked about his Newcastle contract situation
  
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• Jeff Stelling's bold nine-word assessment of BBC's Gary Lineker as he exits Match of the Day

  13-11-2024 17:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gary Lineker has revealed he will step down as host of Match of the Day at the end of the season - and Jeff Stelling has been full of praise for the broadcasting icon
  
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