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Chronicle Live

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 08:44:23 +0000
Northumberland's Bamburgh Castle to open after hours for total eclipse viewing
A limited number of tickets are available for visitors to watch the eclipse from the castle's west wall

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 08:27:19 +0000
DWP confirms state pensioners born in these years will receive automatic £100 boost
Winter Fuel Payment amount depends upon birth dates

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 08:27:02 +0000
Metro delays LIVE: Updates as trains suspended in both directions due to signalling issue
No Metro trains are currently running between between Pelaw and Brockley Whins in either direction due to a signalling issue.

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 08:10:51 +0000
HMRC explains 'tax-free' rule for couples with common type of bank account
His Majesty's Revenue and Customs has explained the tax rules that apply to couples

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 07:36:36 +0000
Meet the three Northumberland women swimming from Farnes to shore without wetsuits
Claire Watson Armstrong, Jill Henderson and Karen Gallichan will swim between Inner Farne and the Northumberland Coast

Gazette Live

Sun, 9 Aug 2026 23:01:00 +0000
Woman in court after sending horrific messages to girl who rejected romantic advances
Hollie Hay, 22, was previously in court for sending messages threatening to kill a former teacher

Sun, 9 Aug 2026 23:01:00 +0000
'Over the moon' verdict as Eston beer garden project given planning permission
The operating hours will be limited and a noise management plan required

Sun, 9 Aug 2026 23:01:00 +0000
Railway station signal box and farm sheds among Redcar and Cleveland planning applications
The applications have been received by the local authority within the last 28 days

Sun, 9 Aug 2026 23:01:00 +0000
From Strait Lane to Sunnyside: Roadworks happening in Middlesbrough this week
This week’s roundup of roadworks either getting underway or already ongoing (August 10-16), including Overdale Road

Sun, 9 Aug 2026 23:01:00 +0000
Billingham school to get new enclosed games area after council approval
The project was described by one councillor as 'not before time'

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