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Tesco, Asda and Lidl issue 'do not eat' warnings and recall contaminated products from shelves

Product Recalls

The Food Standards Agency has issued a number of alerts in recent weeks, warning shoppers not to eat a number of products due to contamination or potential presence of foreign bodies.

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The law on leaving your child on their own and if it's ok to leave them with older siblings

Here are the rules about leaving a child alone at home or in your car if you want to 'pop to the shops', and whether older siblings can be left to look after younger ones

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Barclays issues warning after seeing huge rise in romance scams

A major bank has issued a warning after seeing a huge increase in romance scams.

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Tragedy as Neighbours actress dies aged 72

Janet Andrewartha has sadly passed away at the age of 72, with the Neighbours star's friends and co-stars paying tribute to the iconic actress on social media

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BBC Olympic coverage in Paris hit by unexpected disruption on live broadcast

Viewers watching the BBC's coverage of the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris were left baffled as cleaning staff interrupted the live broadcast from the French capital

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Chartered accountant shares a eight-step blueprint to help you pay off debt

Beth is an accountant who shares her journey to paying off debt on her TikTok, and now shares her top tips to help others pay off debts and build up their credit score

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BBC Paris Olympics viewers warned of possible £1,520 fines as TV Licence ‘detector vans’ patrol streets

The TV Licensing fleet of detector vans is out in force this weekend as the BBC Paris Olympics coverage begins.

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British Gas on the lookout for 300 new apprentices - with possible salary of £32,000

The announcement will see the people taken on in engineering, with training taking place at the Ofsted regulated British Gas Academies

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Lotto results LIVE: Winning National Lottery and Thunderball numbers for Saturday, July 27

We will be bringing you tonight's winning National Lottery Lotto and Thunderball results - live breaking updates below

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Latest Covid symptoms as new variant causes more and more Brits to feel ill

People who have been infected with the new variant over the summer have reported a range of symptoms, with many noting they were different from flu but "less severe" than the original coronavirus in 2020

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Travel misery as holidaymakers face huge queues on roads, at ports and stations

Traffic & Travel

There are delays at two of the busiest UK airports, as well as a build up of traffic at the ferry terminal in Dover

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Cherry Tango returning to shelves after six years

The popular drink will be on shelves in Iceland from August

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The one mistake divorced parents should avoid during children's summer holidays, say law experts

Family law experts have explained how separated parents can avoid disagreements and heightened stress and emotions during the school holidays

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North East NHS midwife says vital whooping cough and flu vaccines are 'completely safe' and answers common questions

Debbie Corbett reassured new mums about the safe and effective whooping cough vaccine - and why you should get it during pregnancy

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Your rights on taking time off work if you have no childcare or your child falls ill

Citizens Advice has explained what you can do if your childcare arrangements fail and you need to ask your employer for time off

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UK lottery player wins massive £24m EuroMillions jackpot after Friday's draw

National Lottery bosses have confirmed that a ticket-holder in the UK has bagged the life-changing cash in the EuroMillions draw

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Paris Olympics opening ceremony hit by embarrassing blunder spotted by eagle-eyed viewers

The Olympic Games

The opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics was hit by an embarrassing blunder as eagle-eyed fans spotted the Olympic flag was raised upside down in the French capital

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BBC viewers switch to watch Eurosport coverage due to presenter

Laura Woods was presenting the opening ceremony of the Olympics for Eurosport on Friday evening, with viewers quick to take to social media to praise the broadcaster

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I'm a fashion writer and these are my top five M&S wedding guest outfits

Marks & Spencer

As wedding season is now in full swing, many shoppers will be on the lookout for the perfect outfit for the big event - and here are some ideas

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Martin Lewis has expert advice on claiming £434 monthly payments from DWP

Attendance Allowance is a benefit paid to people over state pension age who need extra help because of an illness or disability - and there are two different rates

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EuroMillions and Thunderball results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for Friday, July 26

We will be bringing live breaking updates and results from the National Lottery's EuroMillions and Thunderball draw on Friday, July 26

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CCTV shows Andrew Foster's brutal killers stop for snacks at a petrol station after his 'truly shocking' murder

Northumbria Police

Kenneth Fawcett and John Wandless stopped for snacks after committing Andrew Foster's horrific ammonia attack murder.

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Paris travel chaos LIVE: Updates as rail network hit by disruption ahead of Olympics in France

The Olympic Games

One in four Eurostar trains were expected to be cancelled on Friday and over the weekend following vandalism which caused disruption in France

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Bishop Auckland MP reveals grandmother died due to infected blood as Government faces compensation pressure

Sam Rushworth spoke of how his own family has felt the devastation of the contaminated blood scandal

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Bishop Auckland Forensics teams descend on County Durham property after baby's skeleton discovered by contractors Durham Police has launched an urgent investigation after suspected human remains were discovered.

Man who stabbed to death grandad previously told medics he found knife in his bed, inquest hears

Newcastle upon Tyne

Lee Santos was repeatedly stabbed by Andrew Peacock in Cullercoats, North Tyneside

More than 300,000 North East pensioners to lose winter fuel payments - see how many are in your area

Well over 300,000 people in the North East are set to lose their

Ian Wright's Match of the Day replacement 'sealed' as ex Newcastle United star

Ian Wright has left his high profile job as a pundit on long running BBC Saturday night programme Match of the Day

Death notices and funeral announcements in The Chronicle Newcastle last week

Funeral notices

A selection of tributes to people from around the North East who have passed away in the past few weeks

NHS Have your say as GPs threaten to bring NHS to a 'standstill'The British Medical Association (BMA), the union for doctors, is warning that the GP system could go the way of dentistry, where many are struggling to register with a practice or being forced to go private for treatment

Northern Lights hunters look out for stunning 'extremely rare' cloud phenomenon

Noctilucent clouds have made several appearances in North East skies in recent weeks - here's everything you need to know about the phenomenon

Morrisons giving away free food to UK shoppers in every store this August

Morrisons and Warburtons are teaming up to offer shoppers a free meal this August - and all you need to do is say a three-word phrase when you order to claim the offer

UK tourist dies in Greece as temperatures soar above 40C, sparking travel warnings

Greek authorities have issued a heatwave warning after a woman died in a beach tragedy on the island of Skiathos, with temperatures set to hit 40C in the hottest part of the year

Healthcare assistants at South Tyneside and Sunderland hospitals set for strike action in pay banding row

South Tyneside & Sunderland

Healthcare assistants at South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Trust could be set for strike action.

Newcastle United FC Pre-Season Urawa Reds vs Newcastle United LIVE - Updates from Saitama Stadium as Eddie Howe names strong XI Follow all of the live build-up, updates and reaction from Newcastle United's latest pre-season friendly

Forensics teams descend on County Durham property after baby's skeleton discovered by contractors

Bishop Auckland

Durham Police has launched an urgent investigation after suspected human remains were discovered.

'Blockbuster' Newcastle United transfer dream Eddie Howe won't allow to die

Newcastle United were linked with one marquee signing after another when the takeover went through but the club have to face reality as Alan Shearer comparison made

Man who stabbed to death grandad previously told medics he found knife in his bed, inquest hears

Newcastle upon Tyne

Lee Santos was repeatedly stabbed by Andrew Peacock in Cullercoats, North Tyneside

More than 300,000 North East pensioners to lose winter fuel payments - see how many are in your area

Well over 300,000 people in the North East are set to lose their

Newcastle United FC Tokyo tour diary: The Newcastle United press conference moment that left Dan Burn in stitches Newcastle United's Japanese fanbase are out in force in Tokyo and one question caused much uproar from Dan Burn and Eddie Howe

Have your say as GPs threaten to bring NHS to a 'standstill'

The British Medical Association (BMA), the union for doctors, is warning that the GP system could go the way of dentistry, where many are struggling to register with a practice or being forced to go private for treatment

Northern Lights hunters look out for stunning 'extremely rare' cloud phenomenon

Noctilucent clouds have made several appearances in North East skies in recent weeks - here's everything you need to know about the phenomenon

Tosin Adarabioyo breaks silence on choosing Chelsea over Newcastle United transfer

Newcastle United FC Transfer News

Newcastle were keen on a move for the defender before he made the move to Chelsea

Morrisons giving away free food to UK shoppers in every store this August

Morrisons and Warburtons are teaming up to offer shoppers a free meal this August - and all you need to do is say a three-word phrase when you order to claim the offer