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• Ex on The Beach 4: Geordie Shore's Scotty T back to his womanising ways on MTV

  19-01-2016 23:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  He's on our screens in Celebrity Big Brother but Scotty T wasted no time in charming the ladies as series 4 of Ex on the Beach kicked off on MTV
  
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• Byker stabbing: Man taken to hospital following 'altercation' in McDonald's

  19-01-2016 20:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A 29-year-old man was taken to the RVI with injuries to his leg following the incident at McDonald's, in Byker
  
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• The Northern Powerhouse - the day when the region could truly boast about the title

  19-01-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A new book to be launched at heritage conference will tell of the region's heyday of invention and drive
  
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• Suspected legal high user collapses in agony in Newcastle in disturbing video

  19-01-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle good Samaritan captures the moment a man suspected of using legal highs collapses in street before ambulance arrives
  
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• Northumberland fells transformed into winter wonderland following January snowfall

  19-01-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Freezing conditions have created picture perfect scenery in Alston, and near Kielder Forest
  
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• Newcastle University and its Students' Union in free speech row

  19-01-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Students' Union gets red ranking for censorship while the university is accused of treating students 'like overgrown children'
  
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• Lee Irving trial: Expert says broken ribs inflicted with force usually found in car crashes

  19-01-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Prosecutors claim Lee suffered more than 20 fractures to his ribs in a series of attacks by James Wheatley and Barry Imray, which they deny
  
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• Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn is urged to get out of London in order to win the next election

  19-01-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Report into Labour's election loss warns party must not become London-focused as Kevan Jones criticises policy on nuclear deterrent
  
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• Kenton McDonald's: Controversial plans could damage the city's image, planning chief told

  19-01-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The fast food giant McDonald's wants to open a new restaurant in Kenton just 500m from Newcastle's biggest secondary school
  
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• Gateshead's first police constable began his beat on this day 180 years ago - ChronicleLive

  19-01-2016 19:30 via
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  Gateshead's first police constable began his beat on this day 180 years ago
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  Gateshead police officer, including PC John Graham, front row, left, who was murdered in Wrekenton, January 1889. From the collection of George Marshall. Ello, ello, ello. What's goin' on here then? On this day, 180 years ago, Gateshead's very first ...
  

• Gateshead's first police constable began his beat on this day 180 years ago

  19-01-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The early days of Gateshead Police, including the brutal 1889 murder of an officer in Wrekenton by the 'flying butcher'
  
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• Gateshead MP Ian Mearns reveals the 'commissioner' responsible for 200 schools in the North - ChronicleLive

  19-01-2016 19:30 via
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  Gateshead MP Ian Mearns reveals the 'commissioner' responsible for 200 schools in the North
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  A little-known official is responsible for more than 200 schools in the North of England - and could eventually oversee all 1,700 of them, MPs have warned. The influential Commons Education Committee said schools must become more accountable to parents ...and more »
  

• Durham Light Infantry museum campaigners rallying call against closure

  19-01-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Save the DLI campaigners will voice their anger outside Durham County Council's meeting on Wednesday
  
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• Government figures reveal Newcastle has one of the highest proportions of student homes in England

  19-01-2016 19:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Figures obtained from the government show one in 17 homes in Newcastle are student homes, with Durham
  
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• Your inspiring weight loss stories: Blyth carer went from 24 stone to Great North Run

  19-01-2016 18:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumberland man says he would eat a whole loaf in a day ... but look at him now!
  
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• North East one of most LGBT friendly places to work in the UK

  19-01-2016 18:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A number of employers in the region have made the top 100 list for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people to work
  
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• Police appeal after Gateshead collision which left a teenager and pensioner injured - ChronicleLive

  19-01-2016 18:43 via
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  Police appeal after Gateshead collision which left a teenager and pensioner injured
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  Police have launched a bid to trace a driver who left two people needing hospital treatment. Northumbria Police said a 14-year-old boy and a 67-year-old woman, were crossing Old Durham Road, in Gateshead , on Friday, at around 7.40am, when they were ...
  

• Police appeal after Gateshead collision which left a teenager and pensioner injured

  19-01-2016 18:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police hope to trace the driver who hit a 14-year-old and a 67-year-old and gave a wrong number before leaving the scene
  
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• Likely Lads actor James Bolam joins the cast of Cold Feet ahead of its return to ITV

  19-01-2016 18:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The original cast reunited for a table reading of the new scripts in London, and we joined by four new additions, including the New Tricks star
  
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• Caitlin Ruddy parents taunted by sick internet troll after daughter's tragic death

  19-01-2016 17:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Investigation launched after abusive messages left on Facebook tribute page set up following death of Caitlin in the North Sea
  
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• Playboy magazine the inspiration for artist's exhibition in Newcastle

  19-01-2016 16:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Silkscreen creator takes a shine to vintage covers of Hugh Hefner's "lads' mag", now on show in city centre gallery
  
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• Northumberland Dolphin Man questions what creation of marine conservation zones mean for our area

  19-01-2016 16:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Underwater cameraman Ben Burville warns it is not clear how new status will benefit sea habitat or the white beaked dolphins living there
  
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• County Durham teacher set to become one of the UK's youngest heads

  19-01-2016 16:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Mathew Atkinson, 27, who started his career in Gateshead said his youth will bring a 'new perspective' to the job
  
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• The Voice: Newcastle singer Charley Birkin hoping to track down the dad she's never met

  19-01-2016 16:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  As well as helping her to re-discover her love for performing, Gosforth's Charley hopes the BBC show will take her a step close to finding her father
  
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• The Voice: Newcastle singer Charley Birkin hopes to find her real dad by turning the coaches' heads

  19-01-2016 16:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  As well as helping her to re-discover her love for performing, Gosforth's Charley hopes the BBC show will take her a step close to finding her father
  
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• Berwick residents told to boycott Jus-Rol pastry products after closure announcement

  19-01-2016 15:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Wife of Berwick councillor makes call after it was announced Jus-Rol factory in Berwick is to shut with loss of 265 jobs
  
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• Orders open for new BMW M2

  19-01-2016 15:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Launch of the smallest M car in BMW's performance range.
  
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• Dad of missing Newcastle man Paul Whinham believes son is still alive

  19-01-2016 14:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Wallsend dad Paul Whinham is convinced son Michael is still alive despite Northumbria Police assigning detectives to the case
  
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• Woolsington Hall fire: 'Urgent work' under way out to stabilise Newcastle building

  19-01-2016 14:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A major fire destroyed much of Woolsington Hall, in Newcastle, on December 29 - work to stabilise the facade is now under way
  
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• Former Wallsend drug addict helps save man's life after apparently taking legal highs

  19-01-2016 14:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Mark Steel was waiting for a Metro at Chillingham Road station when a man collapsed on the platform and he helped revive him
  
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• Consett mixed martial arts world champion jailed for drugs supplying offences

  19-01-2016 14:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Darren Towler was caught with 2,000 ecstasy tablets, 12g of cocaine and £2,300 stashed in his car
  
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• Night Run returns to National Trust's Gibside in Gateshead after success of 2015 event - ChronicleLive

  19-01-2016 14:15 via
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  Night Run returns to National Trust's Gibside in Gateshead after success of 2015 event
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  Runners across the North East will be able to don their head torches and take part in a popular running craze next month. Night Run is a national series of trail running events held at National Trust sites, including Gibside, in Gateshead, which brings ...
  

• Junior doctors: Relief in North East as next week's planned strike is suspended

  19-01-2016 13:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Patients across the North East relieved as doctors call off planned strike action for next Tuesday - but warn more walkouts could still happen
  
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• Newcastle city centre curry house Turquoise launches late night opening bid

  19-01-2016 12:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Another Waterloo Street venue in Newcastle city centre has lodged proposals to open until 5am seven nights a week
  
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• Alan Shearer praised for his support of family of disabled Amelia Scott

  19-01-2016 12:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Toon legend Shearer backs the Scott family in their Darras Hall planning battle to build the new home Amelia needs
  
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• Pavel Srnicek: Tragic Newcastle United keeper's book is a bestseller

  19-01-2016 12:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  New print runs of 'Pavel is a Geordie' are ordered because of massive demand after Newcastle United legend's shock death
  
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• Celebrity Big Brother: Scotty T and Megan McKenna fall out over Bombay potatoes

  19-01-2016 12:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Scotty T and Megan, who knew each other from Ex on the Beach before CBB, had a heated row over a curry. The argument is set to air tonight
  
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• Twitter down due to 'technical issue'

  19-01-2016 12:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The issue began at around 8.30am, with the number of reported problems from users rising rapidly.
  
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• Half of the UK's biggest-ever Lotto jackpot has still not been claimed

  19-01-2016 11:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Well over a week after the headline-grabbing draw, the winner of the remaining £33 million half of the UK's biggest-ever Lotto jackpot has still not come forward.
  
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• New Jaguar XF all-wheel drive orders open

  19-01-2016 11:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Intelligent Driving Dynamics added to exec range, exclusively with one engine
  
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• Kenton McDonald's: We answer your questions about the proposals

  19-01-2016 11:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Public hearing starts today at Newcastle Civic Centre which will hear evidence both from residents and the fast food giant
  
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• McDonald's Kenton inquiry LIVE: Updates from day one of Planning Inspectorate hearing

  19-01-2016 10:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A five-day inquiry to take place at Newcastle Civic Centre to decide whether a new McDonald's can open near city's Kenton School
  
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• Newcastle United's 1960s-70s skipper Bobby Moncur was born on this day

  19-01-2016 10:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Bobby Moncur, one of Newcastle United's greatest defenders and last captain to lift a major trophy, turns 71
  
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• Morning news headlines: New website to help protect children from extremism; Eagles singer and guitarist Glenn Frey dies aged 67

  19-01-2016 09:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The latest news from around the world
  
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• Sunderland High School to close at the end of this year due to falling pupil numbers

  19-01-2016 09:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The £3,000 a term private school will close at the end of this academic year due to falling student numbers bosses say
  
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• PC David Rathband compensation case - top cop defends police actions over Raoul Moat threat

  19-01-2016 09:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police Assistant Chief Constable Jo Farrell gives evidence in civil action taken against her force over their alleged lack of warning
  
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• Three marine protected areas declared off the North East coast

  19-01-2016 07:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  New safeguarded zones include Coquet Island to St Mary's Island and seas around Farne Islands
  
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• Labour MP for Easington in last-ditch bid to save student grants from being scrapped

  19-01-2016 07:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Government plan to axe grants would hit North East students hard, says Easington MP Grahame Morris
  
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