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• Durham High School for Girls, Westfield School and Emmanuel College top of GCSE results class

  21-01-2016 20:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  But five local schools classed as failing while overall Newcastle and Sunderland exam results drop
  
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• Gateshead manager Neil Aspin targets more away-day success at Torquay United - ChronicleLive

  21-01-2016 20:32 via
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  Gateshead manager Neil Aspin targets more away-day success at Torquay United
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  Neil Aspin is hopeful his Gateshead side can take heart from their recent away record as the Tynesiders gear up for their longest trip of the season. They visit struggling Torquay United this weekend, another long trek following last week's FA Trophy ...
  

• Northumberland National Park Mountain Rescue Team gets eager new canine recruit

  21-01-2016 20:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Tess the Border collie passed exams to follow in family tradition at Northumberland National Park Mountain Rescue Team
  
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• The Voice: Sunderland singer Billy Black to rock out in Saturday's Blind Auditions

  21-01-2016 20:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Club singer Billy will be on The Voice on Saturday when viewers will see him tackle a Robert Palmer classic in a bid to get chairs turning
  
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• Rowlands Gill man jailed after peddling deadly heroin to pay for girlfriend's IVF treatment

  21-01-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Steven Lowes and his partner were desperate to have children when he took the 'foolish'decision to make money by dealing heroin
  
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• Newcastle west end: The bulldozers are busy at work on this day 45 years ago

  21-01-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Photographs of demolition in the Scotswood Road area of Elswick, Newcastle, taken in January 1971
  
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• Haydon Bridge fire station closure: Grant Davey asks Fire Minister for more money

  21-01-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Northumberland County Council leader wants Mike Penning to provide funds to avoid cuts to services
  
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• Caitlin Ruddy: Listen to the emotional song recorded for Newcastle schoolgirl

  21-01-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The tribute song, made by friend Callum Scott, was recorded after Caitlin, 15, died after being washed out to sea at Cullercoats Bay
  
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• The Voice: Chris Waddle's daughter Brooke aiming to strike a chord with the coaches

  21-01-2016 18:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Twenty seven year old Brooke is following in her dad's musical footsteps on the BBC - anyone remember Diamond Lights on Top of the Pops?
  
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• Your princess and superhero photos: North East families send pics meeting Disney & Marvel stars

  21-01-2016 18:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Send us a photograph to show just how much North East families love their princesses and superheroes
  
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• Asda Gosforth shopper allegedly racially abused by man in supermarket

  21-01-2016 17:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police have released images of a man they are looking to speak to after alleged racist comments were made towards a woman in the store
  
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• Kenton McDonald's: Head teacher accused of 'not looking at the menu' as row rumbles on

  21-01-2016 17:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  McDonald's lawyers pointed out Kenton School does not provide pupils with nutritional information, despite claim they need to make informed choices
  
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• March deliveries for the most expensive Lotus in history

  21-01-2016 17:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Prices, specs and details of fastest, most expensive Lotus ever
  
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• Newcastle United youth goalkeeper joins Gateshead on month-long loan deal - ChronicleLive

  21-01-2016 17:24 via
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  Newcastle United youth goalkeeper joins Gateshead on month-long loan deal
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  Newcastle United's 18-year-old goalkeeper Brendan Pearson has joined Gateshead on a month-long youth loan deal for the second time in less than six months. Pearson originally moved to the Gateshead International Stadium for a 28-day loan in August as ...
  

• TripAdvisor reviewer defends one star write-up of North Shields bar and denies it was unfair

  21-01-2016 17:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Blogger Samantha Cavens, 29, from Tynemouth, hit back at criticism of her post by How Do You Do owner Paul Bell
  
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• Pavel Srnicek's brother sends heartfelt thanks to Geordies after Newcastle trip

  21-01-2016 16:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Milan Srnicek said he was 'blown away' by out-pouring of grief on Tyneside for his brother Pavel Srnicek
  
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• Life on Tyneside during the 1970s to be beamed on screen at Amber Film Festival

  21-01-2016 16:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The event at St Mary's Heritage Centre in Gateshead will highight the work of the Amber Film and Photography Collective
  
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• Latest Beamish addition is well underway and should be open for spring

  21-01-2016 16:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Beamish will introduce a photographer/chemist into based on a listed Georgian building in Durham
  
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• Holly Willoughby & Philip Schofield hungover on This Morning: Was Ant McPartlin to blame?

  21-01-2016 16:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The presenting pair looked a tad hungover as they presented This Morning following last night's National Television Awards
  
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• Thousands of North Tyneside Council tenants set to have homes improved under £25m programme

  21-01-2016 16:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  North Tyneside Council says it will spend the cash on housing over the next year, despite Government cuts
  
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• Hyundai Ioniq will go on sale in 2016

  21-01-2016 15:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Green standard-bearer will offer hybrid, plug-in and pure electric powertrains.
  
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• Newcastle City Council check to ensure no asylum seekers housed in 'red door' homes

  21-01-2016 15:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Council staff have checked to make sure an alleged issue with Jomast homes, in Middlesbrough, does not apply on Tyneside
  
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• New Lidl store could open in Killingworth if plans are approved by North Tyneside Council

  21-01-2016 15:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The discount food retailer says 40 jobs would be created at its new site at Comet Row, Stephenson Industrial Estate
  
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• Explainer: What's up with Australia's same-sex marriage laws?

  21-01-2016 14:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It's a bit of a maze, but our resident Australian tries to help you wrap your head around where Australia stands on same-sex marriage
  
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• Grieving Houghton man says dead husband's organs will be donated so their love can live on

  21-01-2016 14:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  David Bulmer-Rizzi died on honeymoon in Australia but authorities refused to recognise their gay marriage due to same-sex laws
  
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• Caitlin Ruddy: Man due in court after allegedly posting offensive messages online

  21-01-2016 14:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Martin Paul, of Manchester, has been charged with an offensive under the malicious communications act
  
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• Byker McDonald's stabbing: 16-year-old boy appears in court

  21-01-2016 13:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The youth pleaded not guilty to wounding with intent at North Tyneside Magistrates' Court
  
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• Sunderland dad appears in court on neglect charge after alleged fatal dog attack on son

  21-01-2016 13:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ryan Young appeared at Sunderland Magistrates' Court in connection with the death of his three-week-old son Reggie last June
  
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• Central Motorway users braced for two days of delays as lanes are closed for repairs

  21-01-2016 13:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A lorry overturned and crashed through the central reservation barriers at 2am on Thursday and urgent repairs are to be carried out
  
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• Russian president 'probably' approved London assassination of dissident Litvinenko

  21-01-2016 12:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Downing Street had no comment on the report, but confirmed Home Secretary Theresa May will be giving the Government's response in an oral statement to the House of Commons in the next few hours
  
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• European leaders pledge to do what they can to keep Britain in EU

  21-01-2016 12:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Cameron has voiced his hope that a successful renegotiation will lead to the British people backing Britain's future in the EU in the referendum.
  
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• Ask the Vet: Advice on pet health - What are the long term effects of steroid treatment in dogs?

  21-01-2016 12:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Send your question for veterinary surgeon Rory Thomson of St Clair Veterinary Care in Croft Road, Blyth, using the form below - he will answer selected questions each week
  
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• North East school rankings: Your questions answered as league tables are released

  21-01-2016 12:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  There are mixed results for North East schools in the latest league tables which reveal how many pupils got at least five A* to C grades
  
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• Why was Newcastle's Central Motorway closed for so long after a lorry overturned?

  21-01-2016 12:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The crash closed the Central Motorway on Thursday morning - here's what happened and whether the evening commute will be affected
  
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• When will the Disney Magic cruise ship arrive in Newcastle and can I go on board?

  21-01-2016 12:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It's just a few months until this incredible themed cruise ship docks in Newcastle, so here's what you need to know ahead of its arrival
  
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• Read a North Shields restaurant boss' stunning response to a scathing TripAdvisor review

  21-01-2016 12:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Paul Bell hit back at a website user who left a damning review of the How Do You Do restaurant on Hudson Street following a friend's wedding
  
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• North Shields teacher scraps treadmills and exercise bikes for new group fitness gym craze

  21-01-2016 12:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Former North Shields footballer Joe Elliott, 28, opened ClassFit at the start of January in a bid to revolutionise exercise
  
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• Newcastle could be £593m out of pocket as Government demands council house rent reduction

  21-01-2016 12:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  While the boost is good news for families living in council houses, the authority says the loss will hamper home improvement programmes
  
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• Newcastle city centre saw huge boost in visitor numbers last year with shoppers spending £1bn

  21-01-2016 12:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle city centre saw a 2.2% increase of shoppers hitting the high street in 2015 bucking the national trend
  
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• Newcastle 3-1 Spurs: On this day in 1976, United triumph in the League Cup semi-final

  21-01-2016 12:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Forty years ago tonight, nearly 50,000 fans roared Newcastle to victory over Spurs as the Magpies headed back to Wembley
  
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• Sex crimes at highest level since current records began

  21-01-2016 12:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 43 forces recorded just under 100,000 sex offences in total, the highest figure since the current method of reporting began in 2003.
  
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• Australian politician says sorry to Houghton-le-Spring man in gay marriage dispute

  21-01-2016 11:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The premier of South Australia state has apologised to widower Marco Bulmer-Rizzi after state authorities refused to recognise his marriage
  
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• National Television Awards: Vicky Pattison stuns in white as I'm A Celebrity wins

  21-01-2016 11:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Queen of the Jungle Vicky joined fellow Geordies Ant & Dec on stage to accept the Best Entertainment prize at Wednesday night'a NTAs
  
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• Car review: Lexus RC F Sport

  21-01-2016 11:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  You can now get a version of the RC that’s not a V8 super-coupe. With its four-pot engine, the 200t is still a coupe – but in its own way, is it still super?
  
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• North East school rankings: Did your child's secondary school make the region's top ten?

  21-01-2016 10:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  How did your school perform in this year's exams? Use our tool to find out how it measures up to the rest of the UK
  
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• National Television Awards 2016: The stars on the red carpet and who took home a gong

  21-01-2016 10:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The celebrities turned out in force for the NTAs to see which TV shows and actors would win awards
  
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• Gateshead clocking up the miles in league and cup with more long road trips to come - ChronicleLive

  21-01-2016 09:32 via
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  Gateshead clocking up the miles in league and cup with more long road trips to come
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  When Gateshead were controversially voted out of the Football League in 1960, geography undoubtedly played a part in their downfall. The Third Division North and South were amalgamated to form a national Fourth Division and for Gateshead, travelling ...
  

• Celebrity hairdresser Lee Stafford lays down roots in the North East

  21-01-2016 09:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Award-winning hairdresser to the stars Lee Stafford will open a training academy - the only one of its kind in the North East
  
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• Morning news headlines: Second woman charged with Sadie Hartley murder; Asia markets show glimmers of improvement after FTSE's £52bn beating

  21-01-2016 09:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The latest news from around the world
  
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• Central Motorway closure: How can I get into Newcastle?

  21-01-2016 09:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  An overturned lorry has closed a major route into Newcastle City Centre. Here's how traffic and roads will be affected
  
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