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• North East weather: sub-zero temperatures to return as sunshine turns to rain

  15-02-2016 22:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Snow could hit higher ground as band of rain sweeps in from North West forecasters reveal
  
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• Washington arson attack sees 100 pigeons killed at allotment

  15-02-2016 22:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The incident happened between 8pm and 9pm on Saturday February 13, in Barmston Road in Washington and now police are appealing for witnesses
  
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• Sports Direct boss Mike Ashley calls MPs for chat over firm's working conditions

  15-02-2016 22:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Newcastle United owner has invited politicians to the Sports Direct headquarters to discuss claims over the treatment of workers
  
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• Gateshead-born Neil Aspin reveals how he fell in love with Leeds United - ChronicleLive

  15-02-2016 21:33
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  Gateshead-born Neil Aspin reveals how he fell in love with Leeds United
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  A proud Neil Aspin became the second-youngest player ever to turn out for Leeds United after the legendary Peter Lorimer. He was only 16 and fresh out of Redheugh Boys Club when he made his debut at centre-half against Ipswich Town in February of ...
  

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• Spitfires look to get back to winning ways away to Gateshead - Eastleigh News

  15-02-2016 21:11
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  Spitfires look to get back to winning ways away to Gateshead
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  Chris Todd's Spitfires will look to get back to winning ways away to Gateshead tomorrow night (7.45pm kick off) after Saturday's home game got postponed. The call was made the morning before at 11:30 am despite Barrow already having made up half the ...
  

• Adam Johnson trial: Teenager says she lied to protect his career

  15-02-2016 19:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Former Sunderland player Adam Johnson who is on trial at Bradford Crown Court denies two counts of sexual activity with a child
  
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• Why Newcastle Upon Tyne is the happiest place to live in the UK

  15-02-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle scooped the crown by the European Commission - and with these reasons, it's not hard to see why
  
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• North Shields mum gives birth to the baby she never thought she could have

  15-02-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Miracle arrival after Kirsty Bradley and husband Paul conceive naturally despite being told they would probably never have a family of their own
  
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• North East libraries to throw down the gauntlet over funding cuts as numbers continue to fall

  15-02-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Cash-strapped librarians will meet with MPs, councillors and members of the public at a summit next month to address the 'crisis'
  
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• Monkwearmouth Station Museum could be closed amid falling visitor numbers

  15-02-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sunderland Council bosses say they are investigating alternative options for the future of the museum
  
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• Meet the North Tyneside hopefuls vying to get a foot on the political ladder

  15-02-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Four students are hoping to be the next Young Mayor while four others want to become a member of the UK Youth Parliament
  
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• Disabled Newcastle University student Alex Nicklen tells of being mugged on campus

  15-02-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Spina bifida sufferer Alex Nicklen, from Ellington in Northumberland, was threatened for his phone in a broad daylight Sunday attack
           
  
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• BT Sport presenter Lynsey Hipgrave trolled after Messi penalty comment

  15-02-2016 19:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Users wrote to Lynsey Hipgrave who is from the North East saying 'we need sandwiches not opinions' and 'somewhere there's a kitchen and it's missing something'
  
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• Why Gateshead boss Neil Aspin thinks his side need an overhaul in the summer - ChronicleLive

  15-02-2016 18:36
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  Why Gateshead boss Neil Aspin thinks his side need an overhaul in the summer
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  A week on Saturday Neil Aspin will be making a quick return to the club which sacked him last September during his seventh season with them. Gateshead have unbelievably been paired with Halifax in the quarter-finals of the FA Trophy at The Shay as ...and more »
  

• Northumbria Police hunt gang of men suspected to be behind Newcastle East End burglaries

  15-02-2016 17:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Operation Diamond launched in Byker, Walker, Heaton and Jesmond after increase in break-ins and car theft
  
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• Bede's World closure in Jarrow sparks concerns that North East is missing out on arts funding

  15-02-2016 17:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Calls for arts money to be spent more equally across the UK after Jarrow's Bede's World closes due to financial problems
  
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• Hexham House set to become wedding venue and apartments after £1.5m development

  15-02-2016 16:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Grade-II listed property in Hexham which dates from the 18th-century, used to be occupied by Tynedale District Council
  
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• Chinese family win unusual case to dig up the body of their sister buried at Wallsend cemetery

  15-02-2016 16:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newborn Anna Shek was buried in an unmarked grave in Holy Cross Cemetery in 1981 - but now she can be reunited with her family in death
  
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• North Shields could get two trampoline parks just yards apart at Royal Quays

  15-02-2016 15:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Oxygen Freejumping plans to open a site within the Lucozade Powerleague Soccerdome while another proposal has been made to build a new hall nearby
  
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• Northumbria Police clamp down on Gateshead motor menaces as cars are seized - ChronicleLive

  15-02-2016 14:51
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  Northumbria Police clamp down on Gateshead motor menaces as cars are seized
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  Officers working in the Outer West area of Gateshead launched Operation Avail after receiving a series of complaints from residents in the Clara Vale , Crawcrook, and Ryton areas about lawless drivers. And last week seven vehicles were seized and ...
  

• Northumbria Police clamp down on Gateshead motor menaces as cars are seized

  15-02-2016 14:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police launches Operation Avail in Clara Vale, Crawcrook, and Ryton to target lawless drivers who put lives in danger
  
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• Man dead after fatal crash on the A69 near Haydon Bridge in Northumberland

  15-02-2016 14:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  One dead after man's Suzuki Jimny collided with a Ford Transit van on the eastbound carriageway of the A69 near Haydon Bridge
  
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• Adam Johnson trial: Teenager said she gave footballer 'a thank you kiss and more'

  15-02-2016 14:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  15-year-old girl said she didn't want to report former Sunderland player Adam Johnson to police but her mum said "what he has done is wrong"
  
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• Orders open for new Audi Q3 RS

  15-02-2016 13:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Hot crossover boasts a BMW M3-challenging 362bhp
  
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• 'All racism is a disgrace' - readers support Gateshead shopkeeper who was abused by yobs - ChronicleLive

  15-02-2016 12:34
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  'All racism is a disgrace' - readers support Gateshead shopkeeper who was abused by yobs
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  Readers have flocked to support a Gateshead shopkeeper who says yobs are making his life hell. We told the story of how a gang of teens hurled vile racial slurs at Ali Awan in his Felling store. The 41-year-old runs the Premier Shop, on Crowhall Lane ...
  

• St James' Park to host sleepout as part of drive to reduce homelessness in Newcastle

  15-02-2016 12:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The organisers of CEO Sleepout hope to make thousands of pounds and raise awareness of the problems faced by homeless people
  
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• Northumbria Police criticised for 'not doing job' after putting complaint in hands of councillor

  15-02-2016 12:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A homeowner asked for help after being hit with sticks by youths - but police allegedly asked a councillor to look into it on behalf of officers
  
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• 'All racism is a disgrace' - readers support Gateshead shopkeeper who was abused by yobs

  15-02-2016 12:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Teenage yobs hurled vile racist insults at Ali Awan and his son at his Premier Shop store on Crowhall Lane, in Felling
  
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• Margaret MacDermott: Searches continue for missing Newcastle mum

  15-02-2016 11:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The search for the missing 50-year-old, from Fenham, is continuing on Monday after she left her home early on Saturday
  
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• PLAYER RATINGS: Dover Athletic 4-0 Gateshead - Dover Express

  15-02-2016 11:03
  PLAYER RATINGS: Dover Athletic 4-0 Gateshead
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  THERE was a number of choices for Star Man this week after Dover's 4-0 romp over Gateshead on a day where every Whites player excelled. Here's what sports reporter Sam Inkersole thought... Mitch Walker – didn't have a lot to do but what he did do, he ...and more »
  

• Bede's World performer in double bid to save Jarrow heritage site after sudden closure

  15-02-2016 09:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jarrow performer launches social media campaigns after shock closure of visitor attraction Bede's World
  
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• Bede's World closure: Hundreds take to social media after shock shutting of Jarrow attraction

  15-02-2016 09:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The South Tyneside heritage centre site closed its doors unexpectedly on Friday after charitable trust was wound up
  
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• The morning news headlines: NHS pledge to treat 1m more people with mental health issues; The Revenant resigns at the Baftas as Leonardo DiCaprio bags best actor award

  15-02-2016 09:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
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• North East weather: Big freeze to continue with sub-zero temperatures bringing snow and ice

  15-02-2016 09:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Met Office has issued a yellow 'be aware' warning for snow and ice with temperatures set to plunge below freezing
  
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• Adam Johnson trial RECAP: Day two of the ex-Sunderland footballer's child sex trial

  15-02-2016 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Witnesses will give evidence on Monday as Adam Johnson's trial at Bradford Crown Court continues - he denies two child sex offences
  
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• Adam Johnson trial LIVE: Updates from court as evidence is heard at the ex-Sunderland footballer's child sex trial

  15-02-2016 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Witnesses will give evidence on Monday as Adam Johnson's trial at Bradford Crown Court continues - he denies two child sex offences
  
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• Adam Johnson trial LIVE: Day two of the ex-Sunderland footballer's child sex trial

  15-02-2016 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Witnesses will give evidence on Monday as Adam Johnson's trial at Bradford Crown Court continues - he denies two child sex offences
  
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• Teacher recruitment crisis - why joining Teach First will help ease the burden in the classroom

  15-02-2016 07:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  South Shields headteacher Brendan Tapping reveals his top 10 tips for would-be teachers to impress prospective bosses
  
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• North East news LIVE: Latest on the snow and icy weather, news, sport, traffic and travel

  15-02-2016 07:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Chronicle's live breaking news service including Monday's traffic, travel, weather, sport and more covering Newcastle and the North East
  
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• Virign trains to increase Newcastle to London train services by four a day

  15-02-2016 01:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  North East commuters can expect a train every half hour between London and Edinburgh
  
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• Virgin trains to increase Newcastle to London train services by four a day

  15-02-2016 01:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  North East commuters can expect a train every half hour between London and Edinburgh
  
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