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• Barrow 0 Gateshead 0 - BBC Sport

  02-02-2016 23:41 via
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  Barrow 0 Gateshead 0
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  Gateshead extended their unbeaten run in the National League to five games with a goalless draw at Barrow. The hosts had the better of the first-half chances, with Sam Russell doing well to save Dan Pilkington's strike. Nick Anderton fired over for ...
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• Newcastle celebrates 800 years of mayors and Freemen at St Nicholas Cathedral

  02-02-2016 22:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Service at St Nicholas Cathedral in Newcastle marks joint anniversary of two of city's historic institutions
  
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• North East academic argues Friends Reunited ignited the 'gold rush' of social media

  02-02-2016 20:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The once popular website Friends Reunited is to close down this month having long since lost out to the likes of Facebook
  
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• War on legal highs: North East MPs back 'landmark' law to tackle so-called legal substances

  02-02-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The act, which will ban the previously legal drugs, has officially passed into law and will be implemented in the spring
  
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• Sunderland wife's rare and aggressive cancer was missed at more than 50 appointments, inquest told

  02-02-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jeanette Scully from Sunderland married her partner just days before her tragic death in August 2015 from a rare and aggressive form of cancer
  
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• Newcastle mum told she would never have children speaks of her miracle daughters

  02-02-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle mum aims to highlight World Cancer Day as she tells how she has fought twice to beat the life threatening illness
  
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• Legal highs Q&A: Newcastle drug support workers reveal extent of the problem

  02-02-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The increasing use of legal highs in Newcastle has sparked concern among the city's drug support workers
  
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• Lee Irving murder trial: The jury has been discharged at Newcastle Crown Court

  02-02-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A judge has discharged a jury in the Lee Irving trial at Newcastle Crown Court over his death in Kenton Bar last summer
  
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• Frontline drug workers in Newcastle reveal fears over new, super-strength legal high

  02-02-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Drug support workers say they are facing unprecedented problems due to legal high usage in the city, leading to more beggars
  
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• Could artificial pitches used by Newcastle Falcons and across the North East cause cancer?

  02-02-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  US reports link death of two goalkeepers to the all-weather surfaces used by the Newcastle Falcons and other North East sports clubs
  
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• Tyne and Wear Metro passengers faced with further disruption on problem-hit track

  02-02-2016 19:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Nexus said Metro services are delayed after a points failure on section of line which last month suffered three days of problems
  
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• Cyclist killed in crash on Newcastle's Great North Road is named

  02-02-2016 18:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Daniel Rushton, 20, from Haydon Bridge, died in hospital following the collision on Newcastle's Great North Road last Wednesday
  
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• Geordie Shore cast bring dinosaur to Newcastle's Collingwood Street for pre-historic party

  02-02-2016 17:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  As they film for the show's fifth birthday, the Geordie Shore cast brought a very life-like dinosaur to party with them in Newcastle on Monday
  
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• New Porsche 718 Boxster revealed

  02-02-2016 17:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Two-seater gets four cylinders and new name
  
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• Read a Roosh V supporter's disturbing guide to Newcastle and its women

  02-02-2016 16:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The post on the controversial pick-up artist's forum describes the city as 'one of the easier locations' in western Europe ahead of a planned rally
  
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• Construction firm Miller tackles skills gap with link to Gateshead College - ChronicleLive

  02-02-2016 16:49 via
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  Construction firm Miller tackles skills gap with link to Gateshead College
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  A construction company is making an unusual bid to ease the North East's skills gap by targeting its customers to also join its workforce. Miller Homes' North East division has joined forces with Gateshead College to entice people into the construction ...
  

• Supermarket plans for South Shields are put on hold due to change in shopping habits

  02-02-2016 16:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Trend towards smaller shops stall town centre regeneration but council assures residents it remains committed to the revamp
  
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• Smith's Dock in North Shields before the 21st century housing developments began

  02-02-2016 16:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  As apartments at the former Smith's Dock in North Shields get the go-ahead, we recall the the shipyard that once employed thousands
  
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• 'Shine bright like a diamond' - hundreds say goodbye to Caitlin Ruddy

  02-02-2016 16:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Caitlin Ruddy's favourite song Diamonds by Rihanna rang out as her white coffin was carried into the West Road Crematorium
  
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• Newcastle United fans get the chance to pose questions to Kevin Keegan

  02-02-2016 16:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  King Kev will speak to supporters at a Q&A session at Ramside Hall in Durham as part of a charity dinner for WaterAid
  
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• Gina McKee wants Wallace and Gromit-style figure voiced by Sarah Millican to play her in film

  02-02-2016 16:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  North East actress Gina McKee reveals surprising choice on who she would have play her in a movie about her life
  
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• Durham Cathedral ancient stones are readied for Open Treasure exhibition route opening

  02-02-2016 16:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle sculptor Graciela Ainsworth's team have moved in to conserve 80 examples from the historic collection to go on display
  
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• Bring arts and sciences closer together, Arts Council boss tells North East audience

  02-02-2016 16:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sir Peter Bazalgette, chair of Arts Council England, was guest speaker at an event marking the climax of a young inventors' project
  
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• Newcastle's unhealthy relationship with alcohol revealed in new Government figures

  02-02-2016 15:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Government figures have revealed that more women in the region die from alcohol related illnesses than anywhere else in the country
  
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• When is The Walking Dead back on TV? Season 6 returns to Fox this month

  02-02-2016 15:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The mid season break of The Walking Dead is nearly over, so here's everything you need to know about the return of Season 6 and what date it is back on TV this month
  
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• Where to see snowdrops in the North East: Enjoy a visit & send your best photos

  02-02-2016 14:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Here is our guide to some of the best places to see snowdrops in Tyneside, Wearside, Northumberland and County Durham
  
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• Plans for Walker offshore development could create 250 North East jobs

  02-02-2016 14:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Former Newcastle United chairman Freddy Shepherd says the £5m development will boost Tyneside's oil and gas industry
  
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• Newcastle City Council says scrapping student grants will 'limit young people's potential'

  02-02-2016 14:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Council bosses are planning to lobby Government on the controversial move to do away with the maintenance grants
  
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• Hooded man attempts to raid Wallsend building society

  02-02-2016 13:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police have launched investigation after a hooded man demanded cash from staff at Nationwide Building Society in Wallsend
  
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• Sainsbury's aims to create "world-leading" retailer with Argos bid

  02-02-2016 13:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The two companies have now agreed a three-week extension on the deadline of the deal to 5pm on Tuesday February 23 in order to complete the due diligence on the proposed offer.
  
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• Roosh V organises Newcastle meeting to promote radical anti-feminist views

  02-02-2016 13:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Controversial 'neomasculinity' campaigner Roosh V urges like-minded men to meet at Grey's Monument on Saturday
  
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• Barrow AFC: Cowperthwaite in doubt against Gateshead tonight - NW Evening Mail

  02-02-2016 12:32 via
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  Barrow AFC: Cowperthwaite in doubt against Gateshead tonight
  NW Evening Mail
  BLUEBIRDS boss Paul Cox believes his side are perfectly-poised to score a first home win of the year against Gateshead tonight. Barrow are playing only their second match at Holker Street since November and face a side who are unbeaten on the road in ...and more »
  

• Car review: Smart Fortwo Cabrio 90 Twinamic

  02-02-2016 12:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Smart’s city car loses its roof but gets more expensive
  
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• Sunderland City Council reveal new £200,000 boss six months on from former chief's departure

  02-02-2016 12:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Former South Tyneside chief Irene Lucas will take up the post as interim chief executive in April
  
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• Storm timeline shows how Abigail through to Henry caused chaos across the North East

  02-02-2016 12:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  From Abigail to Henry, we take a look at the chaos caused by the wild weather
  
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• Newcastle nightclub Idols announces it has found a new home in the Bigg Market

  02-02-2016 12:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The new home of the popular city centre nightspot has been revealed after its current base on Newgate Street was earmarked for closure
  
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• Newcastle 4-3 Leicester: A Shearer treble rescues a United victory on this day in 1997

  02-02-2016 12:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A late 13-minute Alan Shearer hat-trick ensures a Newcastle United win and maintains the Magpies' outside title chances
  
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• 'If you don't want a ticket, don’t drive through' - your views on bus lane cameras in Newcastle

  02-02-2016 12:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Thousands of drivers have been fined by bus lane cameras in the city - netting more than £600,000 for the council
  
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• Charity behind Northumberland's leisure centres and libraries asks for £1m bailout

  02-02-2016 12:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Active Northumberland was set up to save money but needs up to £1m to help with a 'potential overspend' bosses put down to 'historic' issues
  
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• A fond farewell to North East farmers' champion Bill Weeks who has died at the age of 88

  02-02-2016 12:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  'Celebration' after funeral will remember North East personality whose colourful roles took in TV food expert, radio star, councillor and lecturer
  
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• Pancake Day: See our gallery and send photos of your pancake-related family fun

  02-02-2016 11:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Whether you are cooking, eating or flipping them, we want to see your photos
  
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• A19 crash Q&A: what's happening on the A19 and how long will delays last

  02-02-2016 11:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A crash at 5.15am on Tuesday morning close to the A19 has lead to rush hour delays across the area
  
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• Lost Tyneside and the strange disappeared trades which were once common

  02-02-2016 11:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A new month-long exhibition at St Mary's Heritage Centre, Gateshead, looks at the region's disappeared trades
  
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• A19 crash: Police pursuit ends in car crashing into roundabout causing rush-hour delays

  02-02-2016 10:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Two men have been taken to hospital following the crash near the Nissan Factory in Washington at around 5.15 on Tuesday morning
  
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• Your inspiring weight loss stories: Hurtful comment inspires husband and wife to lose weight together

  02-02-2016 10:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Kate and her husband Baha have lost 14 stone between them by eating healthily and training at the gym
  
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• Sunderland GP practice in special measures after inspectors brand care 'inadequate'

  02-02-2016 09:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dr Rex Obonna in Southwick, Sunderland, has said work will be done to bring his practice up to standard
  
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• North Shields murder accused appears at Newcastle Crown Court charged with killing Reece Allen

  02-02-2016 09:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Joe Welsh, alleged to have stabbed Reece Allen to death in North Shields last week, has made his first appearance at Newcastle Crown Court
  
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• North East education standards will improve with more academies says Education Secretary

  02-02-2016 09:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Education Secretary Nicky Morgan has backed the Chronicle's 'Teach First' campaign
  
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• Cullercoats drivers warned of road closures as latest stage of £2.5m flood defence scheme begins

  02-02-2016 09:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A new flood water sewer will connect Marden Quarry to the North Sea to help reduce the risk of flooding
  
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• Disruption for North East rail passengers as Storm Henry damages overhead lines

  02-02-2016 09:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A number of trains due to depart from Newcastle Central Station on Tuesday morning were cancelled after gales damaged power cables
  
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