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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
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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
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£450 million Sunderland Crown Works Studio project hailed as transformational for North East
Sunderland
It is hoped more than 8,400 jobs will be created
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North East Mayor Kim McGuinness moves forward with plans to take control of region's bus network
Transport
The region's bus services look set to be taken back into public ownership
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More than 250 Sunderland hospitality jobs created in raft of restaurant and bar openings
Employment
Sheepfold Stables, The 3 Stories, Flower Café, Pablo Eggsgobao, The Sofia and The Muddler are among the venues preparing to open
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Full list of all of the road closures and roadworks across the North East this week
Traffic & Travel
All the planned road closures and roadworks across all areas of the region for the week beginning Monday July 29
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Sunderland police seize bikes illegally modified to reach speeds of up to 40mph
Sunderland
The bikes were discovered during an operation to crack down on disorder and anti-social behaviour linked to motorcycles
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Northumbria Police release CCTV images after scooter stolen in Sunderland burglary
Crime
The burglary occurred on Portsmouth Road in Pennywell just before midday on Wednesday, July 10
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Aldi recruiting 180 store workers to fill vacancies in North East supermarkets
Aldi
People of all levels of experience are invited to apply to fill roles at its stores across the region, including Cramlington, Blyth, Hexham, Dunston, Kingston Park and Washington
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North East schools have the most pupil suspensions in the country, figures show
Education
Record numbers of children were temporarily removed from the region's state schools in the 2022/23 academic year
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Police appeal to find Sunderland woman missing for more than a week
Northumbria Police
Sophie Gettings has been missing since July 19
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Death notices and funeral announcements in The Chronicle Newcastle this week
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A selection of tributes to people from around the North East who have passed away in the past few weeks
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Sunderland15 pictures of the Sunderland City Runs as thousands of runners descend on Wearside
People had the option of the flat and fast 10K, a spring Half-Marathon, or the Active Sunderland Big 3K.
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The best ice cream parlours in the North East based on Google reviews
Northumberland
Each North East ice cream parlour on the list has had hundreds of reviews from customers raving about their delicious treats
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20 North East place names that people struggle to pronounce correctly
Northumberland
Cambois, Cowpen and Ulgham are just some of the North East place names that sound nothing like they look when written down.
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The 16 spectacular photos shortlisted for the 2023 Northern Photography Prize
Northumberland
The prize commends photos which "capture the essence of the North East of England"
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Derelict retail units in area of Sunderland to benefit from Ãã168,000 cash boost
Sunderland
The funding will provide new opportunities for residents wishing to set up their own businesses
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Sunderland University graduate who explored sustainable Nigerian fashion now hopes to set up own business
University of Sunderland
Esther Moyomola Oludare has been working with one of West Africa's largest art galleries exploring how it is supporting sustainable fashion for her Master of Business Administration degree
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Important water safety message issued as children finish school for summer holiday
Environment
It is World Drowning Prevention Day today as Northumberland County Council's "Love it Like it’s Yours" campaign aims to remind the public that water can pose life-threatening risks
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Police community support officer on bike helps to arrest suspect after burglary at Hays Travel in Sunderland
Crime
Police were alerted to a break in at Hays Travel in Sunderland city centre shortly after 10.15pm on Wednesday
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Sunderland police incident LIVE: Updates after suspected human remains found on riverbank
Sunderland
There is a large police presence on Wear Street, in South Hylton
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Family pay tribute to loving great-gran who died months after suffering 'serious injuries' on a bus in Washington
Washington
Today, her heartbroken family paid tribute to Ann who was "passionate" about her family and friends and "was always helping and looking after other people"
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Sunderland baby saved by Great North Air Ambulance after he stopped breathing while on Lake District holiday
Great North Air Ambulance Service
Baby Isaac's story has inspired two friends to take part in an outdoor endurance challenge with the aim of raising £2,000 for Great North Air Ambulance Service
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In The NewsNorth East life in 2023 captured in 20 photographs - a year to remember
2023 has been another busy year in North East England for ChronicleLive's photographers
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North East Mayor to approve investment into £14.6m manufacturing skills facility
Nissan
Nissan will lead the MADE NE project, to create a new generation of skilled local workers in EV and battery technology
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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
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'Urgent' Tyne and Wear Metro repairs as train faults leave passengers facing major delays
Tyne and Wear Metro
Commuters were left facing delays of up to 36 minutes waiting for a Metro train during the morning rush hour, after a fault was discovered on some carriages
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North East councils collect more than £500,000 in fines for unauthorised school absences
Education
Unauthorised absences can see parents slapped with a £60 fine which increases to £120 per child if it is not paid within 21 days
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RSPCA warns 1 in 5 people in the North East have seen animal cruelty videos online
RSPCA
Leading animal charity the RSPCA has a stark warning about the rise of online animal abuse videos
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Child poverty crisis sees 1 in 4 North East parents worry about giving children three meals a day this summer
Charity
Parents face tough financial decisions this summer holidays
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SeahamMeet the cats looking for loving homes in the North East after a difficult start in life
Could you help find a loving home for these adorable cats?
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Sunderland News

Funeral noticesDeath notices and funeral announcements in The Chronicle Newcastle last weekA selection of tributes to people from around the North East who have passed away in the past few weeks
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More than 300,000 North East pensioners to lose winter fuel payments - see how many are in your area
DWP
Well over 300,000 people in the North East are set to lose their
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Award-winning care boss wants to 'change perceptions' and ensure 'highly skilled' staff get the respect they deserve
North Tyneside
Care staff are 'highly-skilled' and we shouldn't take them for granted, says Angus McLellan, one of the directors of Bluebird Care in North Tyneside, Sunderland and North Northumberland.
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£450 million Sunderland Crown Works Studio project hailed as transformational for North East
Sunderland
It is hoped more than 8,400 jobs will be created
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Vaux Brewery announces collaboration with Sunderland Sheepfolds to launch new 'Pit Pony' lager
Sunderland
‘Pit Pony’ is a collaboration that will build on almost 200 years of the Vaux brewing legacy in the city
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Sunderland AFC

Jobe BellinghamJobe Bellingham transfer claim will be music to the ears of Sunderland
The youngster continues to be linked with a move away from Wearside this summer
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Eliezer Mayenda opens up on key Regis Le Bris advice after impressive pre-season outing
Eliezer Mayenda
The young Sunderland forward is enjoying life under the new manager
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First words as Sunderland seal exciting signing from RB Leipzig
Sunderland AFC Transfer News
The Black Cats have signed German youngster Elias Lenz for their under-21 side
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Sunderland look to take advantage of Bordeaux situation to seal next transfer
Sunderland AFC Transfer News
Bordeaux's desperate financial situation could hand Sunderland a transfer opportunity
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Kylian Mbappe family ‘holding up’ exciting Sunderland transfer as talks continue
Sunderland AFC
Alexandre Mendy's prospetic move to Sunderland has hit a speedbump amidst Mbappe Caen takeover talks
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Sunderland What's On

SunderlandVaux Brewery announces collaboration with Sunderland Sheepfolds to launch new 'Pit Pony' lager
‘Pit Pony’ is a collaboration that will build on almost 200 years of the Vaux brewing legacy in the city
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Free North East school holiday activity for kids each day over the coming week
School Holidays
With the school summer holidays in full swing, here are seven free things for kids to do over the next seven days
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See the majestic underwater adventure at Dive into the Blue at STACK Seaburn
Sunderland
Dive into the Blue at STACK Seaburn is an innovative attraction in Seaburn this summer
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Pete Tong Ibiza Classics event in Sunderland cancelled with just hours to go
Sunderland
A night of Ibiza Classics hosted by dance legend and DJ Pete Tong was set to happen at Herrington Park but has now been cancelled
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Mary Poppins coming to Sunderland Empire for first time ever on UK tour
Sunderland Empire
Smash hit musical Mary Poppins will come to the Sunderland Empire in 2025 with casting details to be announced
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