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• Milestone reached in South Tyneside's £100m 365 regeneration project

  11-01-2016 22:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Work on the structure of the North East Centre for the Written Word, in South Shields, is complete and the building opens in autumn
  
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• North East weather: Cold snap on the way but when will you need to de-ice your car?

  11-01-2016 22:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Arctic winds are set to make temperatures tumble across Newcastle and the North East this week, forecasters warn
  
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• Charlotte Crosby meets fans as she signs copies of new DVD 3 Minute Bum Blitz at Tesco Kingston Park

  11-01-2016 22:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Geordie Shore star Charlotte greeted some of her fans as she promoted her second workout DVD 3 Minute Bum Blitz at Tesco
  
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• Predatory Gateshead paedophile Michael Strange back behind bars - ChronicleLive

  11-01-2016 21:11 via
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  Predatory Gateshead paedophile Michael Strange back behind bars
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  Predatory paedophile Michael Strange is back behind bars thanks to the courage of another of his victims. The former coach and scout for Durham County Cricket Club was locked up for six years in 2012 for molesting three young boys, the youngest aged 12 ...
  

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• Predatory Gateshead paedophile Michael Strange back behind bars

  11-01-2016 21:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The former Durham County Cricket Club coach and scout was arrested days after completing a previous sentence for molesting young boys
  
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• Barrister of Durham University rape accused Louis Richardson slams alleged victim

  11-01-2016 20:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Defence barrister describes alleged rape victim as a 'highly manipulative, dishonest and dangerous woman'
  
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• David Bowie was the 'most charismatic man I have ever met' says North East music historian

  11-01-2016 20:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Chris Phipps, who had hoped to bring the star to the region this summer, tells of the big impression made by the chameleon performer
  
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• Northumbria Police act as Newcastle's west end is plagued by legal high users

  11-01-2016 19:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Fenham residents speak out as in the past week there have been almost 100 call outs to incidents involving legal highs
  
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• Newcastle and Gateshead's Redheugh Bridge under construction 35 years ago

  11-01-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  How the current Redheugh Bridge - used by many of us - is the third across the River Tyne at this spot since 1871
  
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• Heaton pensioner Carole Bulman accused of killing her husband declines to give evidence in trial

  11-01-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Carole Bulman and son Geoffrey alleged to have killed George Bulman after accusing him of being up to no good with a woman
  
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• Fellowship award for Tyneside photographer who looks at the quirky side of life

  11-01-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Architectural artist Steve Mayes impresses national institute with his images of city buildings from an unusual perspective
  
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• Are we on a path that is going to lead to us building Boris's Wall in 2020?

  11-01-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  North East Euro MP Paul Brannen says a vote to leave the European Union would lead to border crossings being built between England and Scotland
  
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• Head of Environment Agency quits after Barbados holiday during floods

  11-01-2016 19:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Flood agency boss Sir Philip Dilley admits approving 'untrue or misleading statement' about being at home during Christmas storms
  
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• Cafe's tributes to David Bowie as fans mourn death of a musical icon

  11-01-2016 18:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle's Long Play Cafe and record shop has devoted itself to David Bowie for a day, playing his hits and decorating walls with his albums
  
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• Catherine McKinnell's resignation from Jeremy Corbyn's Shadow Cabinet is most damaging yet

  11-01-2016 17:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  There are now no North East MPs in Jeremy Corbyn's Shadow Cabinet after Ms McKinnell quits
  
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• Junior doctor Dan Cummings on why he and his colleagues are going out on strike

  11-01-2016 17:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Hundreds of junior doctors across North East are set to strike over a long-running pay and conditions dispute
  
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• Newcastle United vs Manchester United: Recalling the head-to-head record

  11-01-2016 17:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle's last home win over Man United came in 2012, the first in 1895. Over the years, we've won 41, they've won 83
  
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• Catherine McKinnell's surprise Shadow Cabinet resignation leaves Labour 'weaker' warns MP

  11-01-2016 17:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle MP Nick Brown, a former chief whip, praises the Labour MP who resigned from Jeremy Corbyn's Shadow Cabinet
  
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• North East operations and appointments face disruption as junior doctors strike

  11-01-2016 17:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Junior doctors will walk out on Tuesday after talks with the Government over pay and working conditions broke down
  
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• H G Wells items put up for sale by writer's County Durham granddaughter

  11-01-2016 16:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Mementoes of author of The War of the Worlds and The Time Machine are to be auctioned in Darlington
  
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• Why are junior doctors going on strike? All you need to know ahead of Tuesday's walk out

  11-01-2016 16:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Members of the British Medical Association will walk out for 24 hours from 8am on Tuesday
  
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• Northumberland could be latest area in the North East to welcome refugees council reveals

  11-01-2016 16:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumberland County Council could accept Syrian refugees which would cost the authority £8,250 per person, per year
  
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• Six men appear in court over alleged attempt to steal Corbridge cash machine

  11-01-2016 16:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The six, aged between 24 and 39 and from Bishop Auckland and Lancaster, were accused of conspiracy to commit burglary
  
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• Nick Dunn case: Devastated family will continue to fight for Ashington man's freedom

  11-01-2016 16:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Nick's sister Lisa Dunn says his five-year prison sentence for weapons charges in India is a miscarriage of justice
  
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• Education Supplement: The Journal Guide to Independent Schools

  11-01-2016 15:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A quick look at the league tables shows that the North East's independent schools are getting the best results and are consistently at the top of the tables
  
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• Education Supplement: The Chronicle Guide to Independent Schools

  11-01-2016 15:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The North East's private schools have a strong track record for inspiring students to flourish and become confident, happy and well-rounded individuals
  
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• UK bracing itself for wintry showers and temperatures to plummet below zero

  11-01-2016 15:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Compared to the recent mild weather it will be a sharp change for many - and likely to be their first experience of winter.
  
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• Lollipop woman taken to hospital after being knocked down in North Tyneside

  11-01-2016 15:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  An eye-witness said the lollipop lady was hit as she helped pupils cross the road outside Stephenson Memorial Primary School
  
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• Wallsend gran and grandson suffer salmonella food poisoning after a holiday from hell in Egypt

  11-01-2016 14:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jayden and Joanne Ramshaw were struck down by the bug after booking the trip with Red Sea Holidays to the four star Siva Sharm Resort
  
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• Northumberland MP calls on the British people to support servicemen in Westminster debate

  11-01-2016 14:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Anne-Marie Trevelyan, MP for Berwick-upon-Tweed, lead a debate on the Armed Forces Covenant Annual Report on Thursday
  
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• Newcastle hairdresser pays tribute to influential rock star David Bowie

  11-01-2016 14:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Tributes have been paid to singer, David Bowie, who died of cancer aged 69
  
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• Cheryl Fernandez-Versini's husband Jean-Bernard hits back on Instagram after divorce reports

  11-01-2016 13:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jean-Bernard has told people to 'get informed before they get opinionated' as it's reported he and his wife, formerly Cheryl Cole, are splitting
  
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• Flight disruption at Newcastle Airport as thick fog causes planes to divert

  11-01-2016 13:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Several planes have diverted away from Newcastle Airport on Monday because of thick fog on Tyneside with some departing flights cancelled
  
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• Calls to block latest Newcastle takeaway bid after hundreds of late night police calls

  11-01-2016 13:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police said they have received 726 late night calls in less than a year and asked for the Waterloo Street takeaway to be blocked
  
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• Thousands of junior doctors prepare to strike on Tuesday

  11-01-2016 13:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  More than 100 picket lines are being prepared for Tuesday's strike mainly in and around London
  
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• Q&A: What is happening with legal highs in the west end of Newcastle

  11-01-2016 13:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  In the past week there have been almost 50 call outs to incidents involving legal highs.
  
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• Newcastle MP Catherine McKinnell quits Shadow Cabinet in blow for Jeremy Corbyn

  11-01-2016 13:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  North East MP says Labour leader is taking the party down an 'increasingly negative path' as she resigns from Shadow Cabinet
  
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• Vicky Pattison to return to Geordie Shore for two-part special on MTV

  11-01-2016 12:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Geordie Shore: Their Journey will feature Queen of the Jungle Vicky and fellow ex castmates James Tindale and Kyle Christie
  
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• Watch as a drug-fuelled driver takes police on high speed chase through Newcastle and Gateshead

  11-01-2016 12:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Syed Miah ignored red lights and clocked more than 111mph during the 40-minute pursuit, which was described in court as 'prolonged and persistent'
  
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• Newcastle is the sixth worst city in UK for shoplifting, figures show

  11-01-2016 12:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle has been labelled the sixth worst city in the UK for shoplifting, with reports at twice the national average
  
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• Nick Dunn case timeline: How events unfolded after the Ashington pirate hunter was arrested in India

  11-01-2016 12:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The former paratrooper has been found guilty of weapons offences and has received a five-year sentence
  
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• David Bowie fans recall how the music legend made an impact on the North East

  11-01-2016 12:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  'Flamboyant outfit and high heels': Readers pay tribute to the unforgettable David Bowie following his shock death from cancer
  
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• North Walbottle girl raises over £200 for Toma Fund by cutting 11 inches off her hair

  11-01-2016 12:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  In her third fundraising drive for the Toma Fund, Emily Bone cut off 11 inches of her hair, donating the locks to the Little Princesses Trust
  
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• Nick Dunn case: Wansbeck MP Ian Lavery vows to fight on to bring Ashington pirate hunter home

  11-01-2016 12:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Nick, 29, has been sentenced to five years in prison for weapons offences in India and MP calls sentence a "hammer blow"
  
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• Newcastle couple come to the rescue of adorable Indian street dog

  11-01-2016 12:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sophie Quick and Ollie Reavell raised £500 to bring home the pup that stole their hearts after they found it injured by the side of the road
  
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• David Bowie: Remembering the Starman's performances in the North East

  11-01-2016 10:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  In tribute to David Bowie, we look back to some of his appearances in Newcastle and Roker Park in Sunderland
  
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• Golden Globes 2016: Who won an award and which stars turned out for the 73rd annual awards ceremony

  11-01-2016 09:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet, Jennifer Lawrence, Matt Damon and Lady Gaga all took home awards from this year's Golden Globes
  
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• Ashington pirate hunter Nick Dunn sentenced to five years in prison for weapons offences in India

  11-01-2016 09:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Nick Dunn, of Ashington, was arrested in October 2013 while working for a US firm protecting ships in pirate-infested seas
  
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• Legal highs in Newcastle: Seven rushed to hospital as police shut down Fenham premises

  11-01-2016 09:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police responded to four separate incidents just days after the North East Ambulance Service sounded alarm
  
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• New Felling Asda store nears completion as part of Gateshead town's redevelopment - ChronicleLive

  11-01-2016 09:31 via
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  New Felling Asda store nears completion as part of Gateshead town's redevelopment
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  Construction of a new Asda supermarket is nearly completed as part of the first step in the regeneration of a town centre. The £3.15m store, at the junction of Crowhall Lane and Booth Street in Felling, Gateshead , is due to open in March and will ...
  

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