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• Neil Aspin praises Gateshead's work ethic as they aim for the last eight of the FA Trophy - ChronicleLive

  05-02-2016 23:32 via
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  Neil Aspin praises Gateshead's work ethic as they aim for the last eight of the FA Trophy
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  Neil Aspin has paid tribute to the work ethic of his Gateshead side ahead of the FA Trophy clash at home to AFC Fylde. The Heed are unbeaten in their last six outings in all competitions, shipping just two goals in the process. National League North ...
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• Transatlantic Sessions provides enduring memories for the audience at Sage Gateshead - ChronicleLive

  05-02-2016 22:29 via
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  Transatlantic Sessions provides enduring memories for the audience at Sage Gateshead
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  This is an annual folk music event that launches as the flagship concert at the Glasgow's Celtic Connections festival before going on a short tour of major venues. Every year the concert features regular and guest musicians from both sides of the Atlantic.
  

• Why Jeremy Corbyn and Bernie Sanders are putting young left wing firebrands to shame

  05-02-2016 21:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A shift in politics in both in the UK and the US is being led by two men of bus pass age - Mike Kelly asks, where are the young politicians?
  
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• Seahouses Lifeboat sails to the rescue of injured woman cut off by tide on Holy Island

  05-02-2016 20:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Holy Island causeway was closed which resulted in the boat crew treating an elderly woman with a suspected broken arm
  
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• Newcastle United's FA Cup and title-winning full-back Frank Hudspeth died on this day in 1963

  05-02-2016 20:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Percy Main-born Frank Hudspeth played for United between 1910 and 1929, and forced a change in the off-side laws
  
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• Disturbing sketch reveals where Gateshead residents are likely to live the longest - ChronicleLive

  05-02-2016 19:32 via
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  Disturbing sketch reveals where Gateshead residents are likely to live the longest
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  The sketch in the Gateshead Public Health Annual Report pictures a group of young children ready to take a bus journey around the borough. But the journey is no ordinary school trip, it takes the reader around Gateshead's ward districts and reveals how ...
  

• Walkergate man brands himself 'moronic' for glassing a dad over a spilled drink

  05-02-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dean Johnston lashed out in a Whitley Bay bar when his wife spilled a drink on a stranger during a night out to celebrate a wedding
  
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• Tributes to Kenton community stalwart Joe Cox who has died at the age of 99

  05-02-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Joe Cox, who was a Newcastle City councillor for nearly 20 years, helped improve life on the Montagu estate
  
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• The Tyne Bridge: Recalling the one worker who fell to his death during its construction

  05-02-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  In the years before health and safety, we recall tragic Nathaniel Collins who fell to his death building the Tyne Bridge in 1928
  
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• Newcastle to host Minecraft festival following success of event last year

  05-02-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Nethermined weekend will let Minecraft fans meet celebrity games and provide information for parents
  
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• Former Blyth submarine base provides the perfect setting for that dream seafront home

  05-02-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The homes at South Shore are said to have some of the best sea views of newly-built homes in the North East - and one could be yours
  
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• Disturbing sketch reveals where Gateshead residents are likely to live the longest

  05-02-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The cartoon bus route takes readers on a journey around Gateshead pointing out differences in life expectancy
  
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• Blind South Shields patient claims GP surgery told him to look at staff when they are speaking

  05-02-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Peter Bennetts, who is registered blind, says he feels forced to find a new practice after the alleged incident at his current surgery
  
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• The Voice: Durham busker Chloe Castro aiming to impress with Hozier song

  05-02-2016 18:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Nineteen year old Chloe, a regular performer outside of Greggs, will sing for Will.I.Am, Paloma Faith, RIcky Wilson & Boy George on the show
  
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• Darren Holden: Gateshead sign former Hartlepool defender - BBC Sport

  05-02-2016 18:20 via
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  Darren Holden: Gateshead sign former Hartlepool defender
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  Gateshead have signed Darren Holden on a deal until the end of the season, subject to international clearance. The South Africa-born defender came through the Hartlepool youth setup, making his senior debut in April 2011 against Tranmere Rovers.
  

• Celebrity Big Brother final: Five reasons why Scotty T should win

  05-02-2016 18:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Geordie Shore star is back as bookies favourites to win Celebrity Big Brother and there's a good reason why, well five of them in fact
  
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• Funeral of North East favourite Bill Weeks set to take place on Monday

  05-02-2016 18:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The service will take place at St Paul's Church, in Northumberland, followed by a special event at Bamburgh Castle
  
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• Gateshead campaigner works with North East bus company to highlight hidden disabilities - ChronicleLive

  05-02-2016 17:55 via
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  Gateshead campaigner works with North East bus company to highlight hidden disabilities
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  A Gateshead woman who under went life-changing surgery to let her hear for the first time in 40 years is lending her support to others. Jo Milne has launched the fight for people with 'invisible' disabilities like sensory loss, chronic pain and mental ...
  

• Gateshead campaigner works with North East bus company to highlight hidden disabilities

  05-02-2016 17:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jo Milne, who was watched around the world as she heard for the first time, is leading a fight to raise awareness of hidden disabilites
  
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• Parents call for Holystone roundabout cameras amid concerns of drivers jumping red lights

  05-02-2016 17:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Campaigners say children's lives are being put at risk as they walk to and from school as reckless drivers try to beat the traffic
  
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• Quayside plaques: Who is honoured on our very own walk of fame?

  05-02-2016 17:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The bronze plaque trail along the banks of the River Tyne currently features 25 names - but those behind it want your nominations
  
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• Ashington Leisure Centre: Jack Charlton and Steve Harmison help officially open £21m centre

  05-02-2016 16:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jack Charlton was alongside another North East sporting hero, Steve Harmison, to officially open Northumberland's flagship facility on Friday
  
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• Low-speed dumper truck chase had police fearing for their lives

  05-02-2016 16:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Nicholas Churchill left a trail of destruction after taking the 20-tonne earth mover from his employer after complaining about its air conditioning, saying he was too hot to work.
  
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• Working nearly 200ft up on the arch of the Tyne Bridge in the 1970s

  05-02-2016 16:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The fearless pals who worked on bridges, cathedrals, the Civic Centre and high buildings across Newcastle
  
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• When the classic cast of TV's Dad's Army came to Newcastle in 1976

  05-02-2016 16:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  As a new film version of Dad's Army hits the cinemas, we recall a two-week stint at Newcastle Theatre Royal by the classic cast
  
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• Horse at Lynemouth dies after becoming trapped in fencing and mud

  05-02-2016 16:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The body of the black and white cob was discovered by RSCPA inspectors near to the River Lyne after a call from a member of the public
  
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• Detectives arrest County Durham hotel glass attack suspect in Bulgaria

  05-02-2016 16:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  John Charles Mullen, from Manchester, was arrested at Sofia airport in connection with a glass attack at Hardwick Hall Hotel dating back to 2012
  
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• Sally Allan: Northumbria Police confirm body found in the Tyne is Ponteland mum

  05-02-2016 16:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police say the body discovered near Jarrow riverside on Wednesday is the missing Darras Hall mum of three
  
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• Landmark church of St Chad's in Gateshead celebrates completion of major reroofing project - ChronicleLive

  05-02-2016 16:07 via
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  Landmark church of St Chad's in Gateshead celebrates completion of major reroofing project
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  St Chad's in Bensham in Gateshead is known by its octagonal tower which is lit at night and visible from the East Coast main line. It was opened in 1903, in High Victorian Gothic and Arts and Crafts style. The work entailed replacing all the slates on ...and more »
  

• Landmark church of St Chad's in Gateshead celebrates completion of major reroofing project

  05-02-2016 15:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Fund also grants aid for repairs to six other North East churches including St Mary Magdalene Church in Durham
  
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• Jeremy McConnell pulls out of ITV's This Morning after night out in Newcastle

  05-02-2016 15:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Celebrity Big Brother star was on hosting duties at Jungle night at House of Smith and was replaced on This Morning by Megan McKenna
  
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• Plans for new £30m 'super school' to tackle Newcastle's pupil places shortage are approved

  05-02-2016 14:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Proposals for the new 1,200-capacity facility were drawn up by Gosforth Academy and have now been given the green light by the Government
  
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• What's going on in Newcastle for National Libraries Day? Find out how you can celebrate

  05-02-2016 14:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Book worms on Tyneside are in for a treat as National Libraries Day kicks off in style in Newcastle
  
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• Double delight as two County Durham tourist attractions make shortlist of national awards

  05-02-2016 14:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Durham University’s Magna Carta exhibition and Beamish Museum among the finalists of VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2016
  
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• Sally Allan's husband to join hundreds in Newcastle to educate others on mental health

  05-02-2016 14:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gordon Allan, husband of missing Darras Hall mum Sally, will be at Grey's Monument to support raising awareness of mental health issues
  
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• Can these incredible super cars hit 150mph - and return 50mpg?

  05-02-2016 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Four very different cars come together to see if any can hit 150mph in a standing mile – and also return 50mpg
  
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• Nominate your North East heroes who deserve a plaque on the Quayside walk of fame

  05-02-2016 13:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Alan Shearer, Sting and Robson Green are among those already honoured - but people are being asked to come up with new nominations
  
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• Gazza releases video message ahead of charity appearance in Gateshead

  05-02-2016 13:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Paul Gascoigne plugs anniversary event of Euro 96 wondergoal ahead of charity talk in aid of the Percy Hedley Foundation
  
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• Family of PC David Rathband hit out at Northumbria Police after judge throws out case

  05-02-2016 13:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The blinded cop's brother and sister said they were 'disappointed but not surprised' to lose their negligence claim against the force
  
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• PC Rathband was 'desperately unlucky' to be shot by gunman Raoul Moat, says judge

  05-02-2016 12:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Mr Justice Males ruled that a warning would not have prevented the shooting in July 2010 as he threw out negligence claims by the officer's family
  
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• Steve McClaren convinced that he will get a reaction from his players against West Brom

  05-02-2016 12:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Steve McClaren feels his players have proved they can bounce back from defeats already this season and are capable of doing it again
  
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• South Tyneside nature lovers urged not to feed ponies in case it spoils their appetite

  05-02-2016 12:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  South Tyneside Council has pleaded with Cleadon Hills visitors not to feed ponies so they continue to graze the reserve to help a nature project
  
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• Sally Allan: Readers send messages of support after a body is found in River Tyne

  05-02-2016 12:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The grandmother went missing on Boxing Day from her home in Darras Hall, Northumberland and her family say they can now grieve
  
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• Interest in luxury Bigg Market penthouse in Newcastle leads to open day viewing

  05-02-2016 12:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Due to the interest in the £425,000 pad in heart of Newcastle, the sellers have decided to hold a champagne reception for potential buyers
  
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• COS to create 50 new jobs with Gateshead expansion - Dealer Support Magazine

  05-02-2016 12:22 via
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  COS to create 50 new jobs with Gateshead expansion
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  Complete Office Solutions (COS) has announced that it will create 50 new jobs, after taking residency at new premises at Portobello Trade Park, Gateshead, reports Bdaily. The dealer says that the jobs will be created over the next five years, after it ...
  Yorkshire office supplies firm to create 50 new jobs with Gateshead expansionBdailyall 5 news articles »
  

• David Rathband compensation case: Your questions answered about the claim

  05-02-2016 12:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  As Mr Justice Males hands down his judgment at Newcastle’s Moot Hall we take a look at the history of the case
  
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• PC David Rathband's family fail in bid to sue Northumbria Police for negligence

  05-02-2016 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The family of David Rathband launched the claim against Northumbria Police after the officer was shot by Raul Moat in 2010
  
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• Celebrity Big Brother: Gaz Beadle's management apologises for tricking people to vote for Scotty T

  05-02-2016 11:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Geordie Shore star's fans were duped into voting for Scotty T  to win Celebrity Big Brother after Snapchat prank
  
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• Man in dock charged with stalking Little Mix star Jade Thirlwall

  05-02-2016 11:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Nabeel Waseem is accused of harassing the Black Magic singer by sending emails, making calls and attending a relative's home
  
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• First drive: BMW 225xe Active Tourer

  05-02-2016 11:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  New plug-in hybrid gives all-wheel-drive, everyday practicality plus superb efficiency. Is it too good to be true?
  
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