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Former boy band member the final star confirmed to take part in BBC Strictly Christmas special
The six celebrities taking part in the festive special have now all been named
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Android users urged to check devices after 224 apps hit by cyber fraud attack
Google has removed 224 Android apps from its Play Store after security experts uncovered a sophisticated ad fraud attack affecting 38 million downloads
Five stories you may have missed on Chronicle Live today
A knife killer who is set to be freed from jail, a blaze which destroyed a fish and chip business and a recording studio set to open in Newcastle are some of the stories we have published on Wednesday, November 26
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North East 'county lines' drug dealer who helped rake in up to £107,000 in four months jailed
Michael Hall, of Gateshead, sent out thousands of bulk messages advertising cocaine for sale
Northumberland gyms see increase in membership following takeover and major revamps
Places Leisure has reported a rise in memberships since its successful contract bid from the local authority
NUFC fan given football banning order for behaviour during Champions League game
Drunk Steven Hogg was aggressive and abusive with police and paramedics outside the players' entrance at St James' Park during Newcastle's clash with Benfica
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Arson investigation under way after fire destroys South Shields fish and chip shop
Police and firefighters rushed to the fire at Ocean Beach Amusement Park in South Shields overnight
Budget confirms Martin Lewis' investigation into O2 price hikes
The Budget was released today, with leaks along the way
Today is a major victory in our fight to end child poverty, says North East Mayor
“Today is a major victory in our fight to end child poverty,” says North East Mayor, Kim McGuinness.
Gateshead dealer sent out more than 10,000 text messages offering drugs worth £107,000 for sale
A dealer who sent out more than 10,000 text messages offering drugs for sale has been put behind bars.
Newcastle City Council leadership inquiry update amid 'grave concerns' warning
A wide-ranging probe into the leadership and culture at Newcastle City Council is expected to start before the end of the year
North Tyneside schools twist as some offered lifeline against closure or mergers
North Tyneside Council has announced that it is pausing proposals to close Monkseaton Middle School and merge Langley and Appletree first schools
Northumberland council leader warns North East tourist tax would be 'yet another burden'
Mayors will get the power to impose a new visitor levy on overnight stays, under plans announced by the Government ahead of Rachel Reeves' Budget
North East 'must see more' Government investment, mayor warns after Rachel Reeves' Budget
While North East leaders have welcomed the abolition of the two-child benefit cap, Rachel Reeves' Budget contained no mention of a number of other key demands
'Perverse' inheritance tax on infected blood compensation to be scrapped
The Chancellor confirmed in the autumn Budget that inheritance tax will be scrapped on infected blood compensation payments
Three men arrested after targeted investment fraud raids in the North East
Officers from the North East Regional Organised Crime Unit (NEROCU) carried out the raids at three properties on Wednesday
Universal Credit scheme offering bonuses up to £1,200 confirmed in Rachel Reeves' Budget
Millions of Universal Credit claimants could receive bonuses up to £1,200 after Chancellor Rachel Reeves made the Help to Save scheme permanent, rewarding savers with 50% extra on deposits
Martin Lewis' exact date British Gas, EON and EDF customers will get £150 energy bill cut
Money expert Martin Lewis has confirmed the exact date that British Gas, EON, EDF and other energy customers will see an average £150 reduction on their bills, following Autumn Budget changes to energy levies and the ECO scheme
2.7 million in UK to get up to £900 boost from April 2026
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced the National Living Wage will increase from £12.21 to £12.71 per hour from April 2026, following Low Pay Commission recommendations benefiting 2.7 million workers across the UK