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Wed, 4 Nov 2026 10:03:05 +0000
Tragedy as Brit mum with 'huge personality' dies with unborn baby in Nigeria
Claire Chadwick rose to social media stardom as she shared her life in Nigeria to her followers

Wed, 4 Nov 2026 09:50:39 +0000
The North East school project with 'no shortage of talent or ambition' backed by global financial giant
Goldman Sachs has backed a pilot scheme that aims to get young people in the region more interested in business

Wed, 4 Nov 2026 09:19:55 +0000
Police release CCTV image in investigation into attempted armed robbery at North East shop
Owner Jayanthan David bravely tackled the intruder on Monday, at the premises on Mill Terrace, in the Shiney Row area of Sunderland

Wed, 4 Nov 2026 08:41:02 +0000
Newcastle woman says partner gets mistaken for her grandad, but she doesn't care
The 24-year-old says she gets called a gold-digger and her partner, 53, is called much worse

Wed, 4 Nov 2026 08:34:39 +0000
North East five-year-old who had lifesaving heart surgery in America to launch firework display tonight
Ivanna Potts will light up Sunderland at the Red Sky Foundation Fireworks Extravaganza

Wed, 4 Nov 2026 08:14:55 +0000
Asda issues 'stop using' alert as 11 products recalled that could 'damage the reproductive system'
Shoppers who have bought the affected products are being asked to return them to Asda where a refund will be provided

Wed, 4 Nov 2026 08:06:26 +0000
Martin Lewis gives 'awful' verdict for Octopus, British Gas and OVO customers
Martin Lewis has issued an urgent alert for users with major energy providers such as Octopus Energy, British Gas, E.ON Next, OVO Energy, EDF Energy and Scottish Power

Wed, 4 Nov 2026 08:00:07 +0000
DWP confirms new Universal Credit increase for claimants aged over 25
The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed a Universal Credit increase for 2027, with the standard allowance for single claimants aged 25 and over rising by around £219 a year and couples where one member is aged 25 or over set to receive ar...

Wed, 4 Nov 2026 07:59:19 +0000
Your legal rights explained if a TV licence officer turns up at your home
A lawyer has explained your legal rights if a TV licence officer pays a visit - and set out the locked gate principle that could make all the difference

Wed, 4 Nov 2026 07:32:44 +0000
North East mum's warning as 'heat rash' mistake saw baby hospitalised for week
Gabrielle Ingham thought it was a common ailment, but doctors rushed her baby in for emergency treatment

Wed, 4 Nov 2026 01:46:00 +0000
Exact age you can claim your State Pension - check your eligibility timetable
Not everyone will reach the State Pension age at the same time

Wed, 4 Nov 2026 00:55:00 +0000
Gateshead Council bid for government cash to 'restore strategic road network' after flyover demolition
Council bosses hope the government could hand over cash for the works needed following the demolition of the flyover.

Wed, 4 Nov 2026 00:50:00 +0000
'No-one should die waiting for an organ' - the lifesaving transplant technology being used on Tyneside
XVIVO boss Christoffer Rosenblad spoke with ChronicleLive about pioneering transplant technology.

Wed, 4 Nov 2026 00:45:00 +0000
BBC's Gone Fishing highlights 'under-recognised' river in North East episode
The popular show draws a large audience each week, and this time it's showing off the North East

Wed, 4 Nov 2026 00:41:00 +0000
Tyneside health bosses prepared as NHS facing 'longer flu season this year'
Councillors have been updated on the area's winter readiness as a longer than expected flu season is expected

Wed, 4 Nov 2026 00:33:00 +0000
Whitley Bay promenade damage investigation as seafront area 'closed' off
A section of Whitley Bay's promenade remains cut off while the council investigates the damage.

Wed, 4 Nov 2026 00:23:00 +0000
Mindless Tyneside driver took police on 130mph pursuit on A1 in Northumberland in pouring rain
Brandon Durning, who has 87 offences on his record, many motoring-related, only came to a stop when he was 'boxed-in' by officers

Tue, 3 Nov 2026 21:50:25 +0000
Girl, 12, dies after bus collision as police launch appeal for witnesses
Emergency services attended but the girl was pronounced dead at the scene.

Tue, 3 Nov 2026 21:13:50 +0000
Army chief apology for failings that led to North East soldier's training exercise death
Private Jethro Watson-Pickering, 23, from Teesside, died from head injuries after the gun barrel of his armoured vehicle struck a tree during a training exercise on Salisbury Plain in October 2021, according to HSE findings

Tue, 3 Nov 2026 21:06:20 +0000
DWP confirms new Pension Credit rates for 1.4 million claimants from April 2027
The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed a 3.9 per cent increase to Pension Credit rates from April 2027, with 1.4 million claimants set to benefit as single people receive £247.30 and couples £377.40 a week

Tue, 3 Nov 2026 20:58:25 +0000
Law on whether you can legally speed in an emergency in the UK clarified by lawyer
It's a common belief among drivers that you're allowed to break the speed limit in the event of an emergency, but lawyers have clarified whether speeding is actually permitted under UK law.

Tue, 3 Nov 2026 20:55:01 +0000
DWP confirms payment months for Winter Fuel Payment in 2026
The DWP has confirmed when eligible pensioners in England and Wales can expect their Winter Fuel Payment 2026 to arrive, with most payments due in November or December

Tue, 3 Nov 2026 20:51:14 +0000
Free bus pass age change confirmed by Department for Transport from November 6
The Department for Transport has confirmed which passengers are affected by the latest rise in the free bus pass eligibility age in England, which continues to increase in line with the State Pension age.

Tue, 3 Nov 2026 20:33:45 +0000
Winning EuroMillions and Thunderball lottery numbers for Tuesday's £82m jackpot
All of the important details about the Euromillions and Thunderball draws

Tue, 3 Nov 2026 20:32:58 +0000
EuroMillions results LIVE: Winning Lottery numbers for Tuesday, November 3
The winning National Lottery numbers for tonight's EuroMillions and Thunderball draws

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