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• Ex on the Beach: Rollercoaster episode for Newcastle's Ashleigh Defty as MTV show continues

  23-02-2016 23:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  There were ups and downs quite literally as Ashleigh got close with James only to then be confronted by his straight talking ex on Ex on the Beach
  
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• Cheltenham Town 0-0 Gateshead - BBC News

  23-02-2016 23:30
  Cheltenham Town 0-0 Gateshead
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  National League leaders Cheltenham Town extended their unbeaten league run to 22 games after being held to a goalless draw by play-off chasing Gateshead. Rob Ramshaw hit the post from 10-yards out as the Heed had the better of the early chances.
  Cheltenham Town 0 Gateshead 0 MATCH REPORT: Robins frustrated by Gateshead in dreadful gameGloucestershire Echoall 3 news articles »
  

• North East junior doctors announce plans for three more 48 hour strikes

  23-02-2016 21:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The British Medical Association has said it will seek a judicial review over Government plans to impose a new contract for junior doctors
  
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• Bomb squad called to North Shields home after 'suspicious parcel' delivered

  23-02-2016 21:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Morwick Road, in the Billy Mill area of North Shields, was closed for more than six hours on Tuesday after a suspicious package was found
  
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• Barbour design bra for ITV's Lorraine Kelly to raise money for breast cancer charity

  23-02-2016 21:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Machinists at the South Shields factory designed and made the bespoke bra which combines the Barbour and Kelly tartans
  
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• Northumbria Police arrest teen after blaze on roof of Elswick Health Centre

  23-02-2016 20:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police and firefighters were called out after suspected arson attack in Elswick on Monday
  
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• South Shields takeaway boss Tipu Sultan was 'executed' at his shop, court hears

  23-02-2016 20:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Prosecutors claim Michael McDougall and Michael Mullen 'executed' Tipu Sultan from close range with a sawn-off shotgun
  
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• Rhys Browne goal for Aldershot Town against Gateshead becomes internet sensation - gethampshire.co.uk

  23-02-2016 20:01
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  Rhys Browne goal for Aldershot Town against Gateshead becomes internet sensation
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  Aldershot Town began their weekend clash against Gateshead with one of the goals of the season, but ended it ruing poor defending and a controversial winner as a visit to the International Stadium proved a hurdle too far for Barry Smith's resurgent Shots.and more »
  

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• Adam Johnson trial: Player admits he 'considered' sex acts with teen

  23-02-2016 19:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Adam Johnson told the court he was attracted to the schoolgirl Sunderland fan from when he first met her at the Stadium of Light
  
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• Newcastle pupils leave messages to their school on beams of £11m new buildings

  23-02-2016 19:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle High School for Girls pupils marked the midway point of a major development by leaving inspirational slogans on the building's beams
  
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• North Tyneside Metro line closures: Nexus director answers questions about the upcoming work

  23-02-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Passengers are facing two sets of major line closures in March and July as part of a multi-million pound modernisation scheme
  
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• More than 300,000 North East children in families hit by benefits freeze

  23-02-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Government defends its tough benefits measures including a four-year freeze and a new lower benefits cap
  
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• Legacy of Newcastle dad-of-eight lives on after West End community comes to terms with loss

  23-02-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Family and friends of Gavin Swales, of South West Denton, have come together to raise thousands of pounds for cancer charities in his memory
  
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• The Voice Battle Rounds: Gosforth's Charley Birkin back in action with Michael Jackson classic

  23-02-2016 19:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The mum of one will battle it out with Harry Fisher as she aims to get sent through to the next round by mentor Boy George
  
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• Family of murdered Melissa Liddle say killer's sentence is the best they could hope for

  23-02-2016 18:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Grandparents pay tribute to the "beautiful" 23-year-old as well as her brother Liam who became a second victim of the tragedy
  
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• Family of Melissa Liddle say killer's sentence is the best they could hope for

  23-02-2016 18:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Grandparents pay tribute to the 'beautiful' 23-year-old as well as her brother Liam who became a second victim of the tragedy
  
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• Mars recalls chocolate bars from 55 countries after plastic found in one of its products

  23-02-2016 18:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Mars, Milky Ways, Snickers and Celebrations are all included in the product recall after plastic was found in one of its products
  
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• Didcot Power Station: Fire service confirms one fatality

  23-02-2016 17:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Live updates from the scene of an explosion at Didcot Power Station on Tuesday, February 23
  
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• Didcot Power Station: Fire crews to stay on scene overnight

  23-02-2016 17:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Live updates from the scene of an explosion at Didcot Power Station on Tuesday, February 23
  
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• Mars recalls Celebrations, Mars Funsize and Milky Way Funsize and Snickers Miniatures after fears that they contain plastic

  23-02-2016 17:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sweet maker Mars says it is recalling chocolate bars and other items in 55 countries including the UK
  
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• Gateshead neighbours pay tribute after death of three-year-old toddler - ChronicleLive

  23-02-2016 17:16
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  Gateshead neighbours pay tribute after death of three-year-old toddler
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  Neighbours have paid tribute to a “lovely” young boy who died following an accident at a Gateshead home. The tragic incident happened inside a property on Hendon Road, Felling at around 4pm yesterday. It is believed that a fireplace fell on the ...and more »
  

• Gateshead neighbours pay tribute after death of three-year-old toddler

  23-02-2016 17:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Felling toddler is believed to have died after a fireplace accidentally fell on him at his home
  
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• Gateshead residents set for tax hike as council reveals £127m to be cut by 2020 - ChronicleLive

  23-02-2016 16:57
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  Gateshead residents set for tax hike as council reveals £127m to be cut by 2020
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  Gateshead residents are facing a tax hike as the council prepares to cut £50m spending in the next two years. Hundreds of jobs are set to be cut as Gateshead Council prepares for further cuts which could run to £127m by the end of 2020. Councillors ...
  

• Gateshead disabled children's home Grove House handed a lifeline by council bosses - ChronicleLive

  23-02-2016 16:57
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  Gateshead disabled children's home Grove House handed a lifeline by council bosses
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  A disabled children's home threatened with closure has been handed a lifeline by council bosses. Grove House, in Saltwell, offers specialist overnight short residential breaks to disabled children and young people aged between eight and 18. Gateshead ...
  

• Gateshead disabled children's home Grove House handed a lifeline by council bosses

  23-02-2016 16:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gateshead Council dipped into their reserves to keep three disabled centres open for at least another year
  
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• Gateshead residents set for tax hike as council reveals £127m to be cut by 2020

  23-02-2016 16:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gateshead Council is expected to cut spending by £50m over next two years, with more than 300 council jobs set to go
  
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• Memories of 1984-85 miners' strike showcased in treasure gallery at South Shields Museum

  23-02-2016 16:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The new gallery showcases an array of objects gathered over a 140-year period, including medals and other fascinating finds
  
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• North Shields street cordoned off after 'suspicious package' delivered to home

  23-02-2016 15:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police officers have cordoned off Morwick Street, North Shields, after a 'suspicious package' was sent to a home
  
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• Adam Johnson trial: SAFC knew everything about player's liaisons with underage girl, court hears

  23-02-2016 15:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  'Arrogant' Adam Johnson "knew the game was up" after his final game with Sunderland Football Club court is told
  
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• South Shields killer sent to secure hospital for Mother's Day slaying of Melissa Liddle

  23-02-2016 15:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Anthony Ross, who stabbed partner and mum-of-two Melissa Liddle more than 40 times, was spared prison due to his mental illness
  
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• Three-year-old boy dies after falling in a house in Felling, Gateshead

  23-02-2016 14:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The toddler was rushed to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Gateshead but has since died of his injuries
  
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• Newcastle as seen through a series of striking then and now photographs

  23-02-2016 14:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Some well-known Newcastle locations as viewed  through  a series of matching old and modern photographs
  
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• Man accused of stalking Little Mix star Jade Thirlwall has court date delayed until March

  23-02-2016 14:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Nabeel Waseem was due at South Tyneside Magistrates' Court on Tuesday but had his case put back until March 1
  
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• Suspicious 'package' in North Shields: LIVE updates from incident on Morwick Road

  23-02-2016 14:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Latest updates from Morwick Road in North Shields where there have been reports of a suspicious 'package' being found
  
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• Car review: BMW M2

  23-02-2016 14:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The latest M-car on road and track has been revealed - and it promises to be a pocket rocket.
  
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• Television presenter Alexander Armstrong is celebrating a Pointless record

  23-02-2016 13:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The popular quiz show has won a further big boost from the BBC which has said it continues to make a mockery of its name
  
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• Gateshead church fire: Community 'devastated' as village hub is destroyed - ChronicleLive

  23-02-2016 13:12
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  Gateshead church fire: Community 'devastated' as village hub is destroyed
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  At its peak there were 34 firefighters, one officer, six fire appliances and one aerial ladder platform working to extinguish the fire. Assistance chief fire officer Chris Lowther, Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service , said: “Thankfully, no one was ...
  100 year old Gateshead church hit by firePremierall 6 news articles »
  

• The X Factor 2016 auditions: Olly Murs & Caroline Flack won't be there but you could be

  23-02-2016 13:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Applications are now open for the 13th series of The X Factor, days after it was announced Nick Grimshaw, Olly Murs and Caroline Flack had left
  
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• Gateshead church fire: Community 'devastated' as village hub is destroyed

  23-02-2016 13:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Tyne and Wear fire crews spent three hours battling the blaze at St Paul's church hall
  
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• The X Factor where are they now? The fortunes of ITV show's North East acts

  23-02-2016 13:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The North East has had its fair share of X Factor contestants but what have they done since appearing on the show?
  
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• Tipu Sultan murder trial RECAP: Updates as two men accused of murdering South Shields dad to stand trial

  23-02-2016 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The trial against Michael McDougall and Michael Mullen, who both deny the murder charge, is due to start at Newcastle Crown Court on Tuesday
  
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• Tipu Sultan murder trial LIVE: Updates as two men accused of murdering South Shields dad to stand trial

  23-02-2016 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The trial against Michael McDougall and Michael Mullen, who both deny the murder charge, is due to start at Newcastle Crown Court on Tuesday
  
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• Gateshead's Ryan Bowman has all the tools to play league football, says Neil Aspin - ChronicleLive

  23-02-2016 12:58
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  Gateshead's Ryan Bowman has all the tools to play league football, says Neil Aspin
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  Neil Aspin may have been a full-back in his day, but Gateshead's manager knows a thing or two about strikers. At Halifax Town, Aspin propelled many a Conference striker into league football. Premier League top-scorer Jamie Vardy might be the star name, ...
  

• Newcastle United old boys Alan Foggon, Wes Saunders and Brian Tinnion born on this day

  23-02-2016 12:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Happy birthday to Fairs Cup winner Alan Foggon, 66, as well as Wes Saunders, 53, and Brian Tinnion, 48
  
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• Download deals mean more e-books come online at Gateshead and Newcastle libraries - ChronicleLive

  23-02-2016 12:30
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  Download deals mean more e-books come online at Gateshead and Newcastle libraries
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  More best-selling novels will now be available at the touch of a button and for free after a council's deal with major publishing houses. It means that the latest novels by authors such as Karin Slaughter, James Patterson, Tess Gerritsen and David ...and more »
  

• Download deals mean more e-books come online at Gateshead and Newcastle libraries

  23-02-2016 12:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Increase in digital demand from readers sees increase in e-books available at libraries in the North East
  
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• 80,000 fish to be stocked by Northumbrian Water into reservoirs for new angling season

  23-02-2016 12:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The new angling season on Northumbrian Water's reservoirs opens on March 12
  
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• Your charity news in the North East: Gigs, chocolate and toy donations, a £670 haircut and much more

  23-02-2016 11:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
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  for week beginning February 22 includes Newcastle, Jesmond, Washington, South Shields, Stanley, Gateshead, Blyth, Wallsend, Consett and North Shields
  
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• Tipu Sultan shooting: Two men accused of murdering South Shields dad to stand trial on Tuesday

  23-02-2016 11:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The trial against Michael McDougall and Michael Mullen, who both deny the charge, is due to start on Tuesday
  
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• The best hot hatches on sale for less than £3,000

  23-02-2016 11:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Hot hatchbacks starting at less than £3000 can be found on the used car market.
  
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