Newcastle news

• Northeast gem named most welcoming city in the UK - and it has loads to offer

  31-12-2024 03:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The northern English city of Carlisle, located just a few miles from the Scottish border, has been named the most welcoming in the UK in new research, and it's not difficult to see why
  
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• Metro suspension LIVE: Updates as trains off between South Gosforth and Heworth

  03-01-2025 08:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A bus replacement service is currently in operation and passengers can also use their tickets and passes on GoNorthEast buses in the affected area. Follow for updates
  
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• Newcastle United facing Arsenal transfer battle but Magpies' secret weapon could prove key

  03-01-2025 08:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A familiar face could help swing things
  
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• Darras Hall building fire as smoke could be seen for miles from Northumberland blaze

  03-01-2025 07:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service was called to the incident at Callerton Grange, at 5am on Thursday morning
  
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• Newcastle United learn of 'historical anomaly' that locked PIF transfer war chest

  03-01-2025 07:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United's 'gnashing of teeth' is understandable
  
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• Tax and pay hikes to see firms pay £2,300 more per low-wage worker this year

  03-01-2025 05:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The tax burden faced by employers that hire staff on the minimum wage will hit the highest level on record this year as a result of a hike in the rate of employer national insurance, according to new analysis.
  
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• Plans to transform former Sunderland city centre Barnardo's building into apartments given go-ahead

  03-01-2025 05:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The large building was once occupied by charity Barnardo's which has since closed at the site
  
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• Pair caught fleeing £240,000 cannabis farm in former Northumberland restaurant

  03-01-2025 05:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Eldison Kalemi, who has a previous conviction for producing cannabis and Klodian Sulovari, tried to escape via the roof when police raided Riverside Lodge, in Morpeth
  
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• Control freak who left partner terrified he would kill her locked up

  03-01-2025 05:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gordon Glass insisted his partner send him pictures to prove where she was, text him throughout her work breaks, spend time with no one else at weekends and he then turned violent and spat in her face
  
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• Charities warn 'urgent action' needed to save 'crumbling' social care sector

  03-01-2025 05:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Social care organisations have called on the government to act "urgently" on plans for long-term funding and reform after it was revealed that proposals may not be delivered until 2028.
  
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• Cancer survivor with honour for stop-smoking campaign vows tobacco firms will 'pay for the damage'

  03-01-2025 05:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sue Mountain was given a New Year's Honour - a British Empire Medal - for her stop-smoking campaigning.
  
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• Shameless star 'unrecognisable' as Vera killer in ITV stand-off with Brenda Blethyn

  02-01-2025 23:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A former Shameless star made a return to TV to appear as a killer in Vera's finale on ITV on Thursday night
  
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• Person taken to Darlington hospital after crash on the A1 (M) at Bowburn

  02-01-2025 23:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Person taken to hospital after crash on the A1 (M) at Bowburn
  
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• Metro team 'working through the night' to fix Haymarket issue, but 'additional issue' hits Gateshead

  02-01-2025 23:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Tyne and Wear Metro boss Cathy Massarella has warned commuters that service will not be able to run between Heworth and Gateshead Stadium first thing on Friday January 3.
  
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• Vera's David Leon handed unexpected 'promotion' in ITV drama as fans hope for spin-off

  02-01-2025 23:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Vera's David Leon appeared in one of the last scenes in the hit ITV drama's finale on Thursday night
  
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• Vera's Brenda Blethyn makes 'emotional' ITV exit as viewers close to tears at final scene

  02-01-2025 23:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Vera's Brenda Blethyn was the person to appear in the last ever scene of the ITV drama as it ended on Thursday night
  
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• How did Vera end on ITV? Two deaths, flashbacks, 'secret' letter and major spin-off clue

  02-01-2025 23:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Hit ITV drama Vera came to an end on Thursday night as Brenda Blethyn bowed out in series 14 finale The Dark Wives
  
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• ITV reveals young Vera as Brenda Blethyn waves goodbye to popular character

  02-01-2025 23:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  ITV's Vera aired it's final ever episode tonight (Thursday, January 2) and viewers who tuned in got a glimpse into the characters early life
  
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• Full list of DWP benefits increasing by 1.7% this April, from Universal Credit to PIP

  02-01-2025 22:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The majority of welfare payments are uprated every year by the previous September level of inflation, which was confirmed to be 1.7%
  
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• Co-op announces huge expansion with 75 new stores this year including in North East

  02-01-2025 22:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The expansion will see 75 new stores open across the UK in 2025, with the first new stores to open in Newcastle Upon Tyne
  
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• ITV Vera emotional fans all say same thing just minutes into final ever episode

  02-01-2025 21:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  ITV Vera viewers were left in tears as the drama has come to an end and actress Brenda Blethyn is saying goodbye to her iconic character as DC Vera
  
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• Consett pensioner with kidney disease gets smart tablet in pilot scheme that will 'help him live longer'

  02-01-2025 21:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  NHS patient Arthur Carter is part of a scheme that could help him live longer.
  
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• Casualty legend in Vera's ITV finale alongside 'unrecognisable' EastEnders star

  02-01-2025 21:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A very well known Casualty actor had a role in Vera's ITV finale on Thursday night alongside an ex EastEnders star
  
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• Vera brings ITV finale drama to Northumberland as village renamed and pub taken over

  02-01-2025 21:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Vera finale put a Northumberland village in the ITV spotlight on Thursday night as the hit drama came to an end
  
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• The Osmonds star Wayne Osmond dies aged 73 as family heartbreaking tribute

  02-01-2025 21:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Osmonds star Wayne Osmond has died at the age of 73, with the singer's family confirming he passed away on New Year's Day after a long battle with ill health
  
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• Vera ITV flashback 'confuses' viewers seconds into finale as character seen for first time

  02-01-2025 21:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Vera finale on ITV began with a flashback which saw the character of DCI Stanhope's dad appear on screen for the first time
  
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• Newcastle United have 'next Jack Grealish' on Eddie Howe's wishlist as Man City starlet targeted

  02-01-2025 21:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Latest Newcastle United transfer news and rumours including updates on Tyler Dibling and James McAtee
  
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• Popular North East ice cream parlour issues recall as 'do not eat' warning given

  02-01-2025 20:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Minchella & Co is one of the North East's favourite places for ice cream, but anyone who has bought a take-away tub of certain flavours recently is now asked to return them after an production issue.
  
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• BBC TV licence rules explained in full and who can avoid £174 fee

  02-01-2025 20:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The TV licence fee is going up again in April, but not everyone needs to pay it - here's everything you need to know about when you need a TV licence and when you don't
  
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• Sky Sports set to screen Newcastle and Liverpool games for free in major development

  02-01-2025 20:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United will face Arsenal both home and away in the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup
  
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