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• Drug overdoses in Blyth leave one man dead and another in critical condition

  02-03-2016 23:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A man was found dead in a Blyth home and another collapsed in a Blyth street due to possible heroin and valium overdoses
  
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• Terrifying South Shields armed robbery was like a scene from a film, says witness

  02-03-2016 22:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A shop worker and customers were left terrified when Malcolm Simmons burst into a South Shields shop armed with a baseball bat
  
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• Could Adam Johnson's child sex conviction be overturned?

  02-03-2016 22:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The former Sunderland player will appeal his conviction his barrister told the court as he faces up to a decade behind bars
  
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• Adam Johnson played on as his victim's young life was 'turned upside down'

  02-03-2016 22:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A statement from the former Sunderland winger's victim read outside court told how the teen wanted to "hide from the world"
  
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• Adam Johnson facing jail after being found guilty of sexual activity with schoolgirl

  02-03-2016 20:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The former Sunderland player has been warned he faces a 'significant' jail term following the conclusion of his trial at Bradford Crown Court
  
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• Friends and family of Gateshead teenager Morgan Dodds set up a drama fund in memory - ChronicleLive

  02-03-2016 19:59
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  Friends and family of Gateshead teenager Morgan Dodds set up a drama fund in memory
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  A teenager whose death shook a community is being honoured by a fund to help disadvantaged young people take part in drama. Friends and family of 15-year-old Morgan Dodds, from Ryton, Gateshead, who died in November 2015, have come together to ...
  

• Friends and family of Gateshead teenager Morgan Dodds set up a drama fund in memory

  02-03-2016 19:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Morgan died in November 2015 and her family and friends raise money to help disadvantaged youngsters to attend a performing arts school
  
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• Watch footage of enormous plane from the Kuwait Air Force taking off from Newcastle Airport

  02-03-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jonathan Winton filmed the C-17A Globemaster plane as it took to the skies over Tyneside from Newcastle International Airport
  
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• Newcastle jury discharged in Gosforth dad David Savage's murder trial

  02-03-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Callum Hackett is alleged to have stabbed David Savage to death after having sex with his partner during a social gathering in Gosforth
  
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• Duke of Gloucester opens Consett Academy and Leisure Centre and tours The Witham in Barnard Castle

  02-03-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  His Royal Highness, a first cousin of the Queen and a former architect, unveiled a £44m plaque at the school and sports facility
  
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• Adam Johnson trial: Sunderland break silence following verdict in former winger's trial

  02-03-2016 19:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sunderland said they were unaware of Johnson's intention to plead guilty to one count of grooming and one count of sexual activity
  
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• Dave Stewart's protégé Hollie Stephenson to support Puppini Sisters at Sage Gateshead - ChronicleLive

  02-03-2016 19:11
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  Dave Stewart's protégé Hollie Stephenson to support Puppini Sisters at Sage Gateshead
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  Dave Stewart certainly seems to have an ear for talented young singers. Just a couple of months ago, we were reporting about how the former Eurythmics star had got wind of Martin Longstaff's band, The Lake Poets - from his own native Sunderland - and ...
  

• Former coach of Adam Johnson says 'every other club' can learn from his trial

  02-03-2016 18:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Former Sunderland winger Adam Johnson has been cleared on one count of sexual activity with a child but guilty on another
  
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• Adam Johnson set to lose millions after child sex trial - but what does his future hold?

  02-03-2016 18:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Employment experts say it is unlikely the disgraced ex-Sunderland player will ever work in football again
  
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• Duke of Northumberland's daughter divorced after less than three years of marriage

  02-03-2016 18:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Lady Melissa Percy, youngest daughter of the Duke of Northumberland, has been granted a “quickie” divorce from her husband Thomas van Straubenzee
  
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• Adam Johnson pictures released by Durham Constabulary following arrest of former SAFC star

  02-03-2016 18:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Durham Police release pictures of Adam Johnson and his Range Rover after jury returned a verdict on Wednesday
  
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• Adam Johnson: How the shamed star left court a shadow of the arrogant millionaire he once was

  02-03-2016 18:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 28-year-old's visible decline throughout his trial was evident, as he went from Sunderland goal hero to registered sex offender in days
  
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• Guilty verdict sees Adam Johnson facing substantial prison sentence

  02-03-2016 18:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Judge rules 'there is a very high likelihood of a significant custodial sentence' for Adam Johnson
  
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• Adam Johnson: The man who had the world at his feet and let it crumble beneath him

  02-03-2016 17:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Johnson has gone from a one-time England golden boy to a shamed, sacked footballer ordered to sign the Sex Offenders' Register
  
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• Adam Johnson found guilty of one count of sexual activity with a child - and not guilty on another

  02-03-2016 17:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Former Sunderland winger Adam Johnson has been cleared on one count of sexual activity with a child but guilty on another
  
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• Adam Johnson convicted of sexual activity with a child

  02-03-2016 17:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Former England player found guilty of one count of sexual activity with a child but cleared on second count
  
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• Gateshead dad to go to Westminster to fight his case for a meningitis B vaccine

  02-03-2016 16:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Wardley dad Lee Booth hoping his visit to Parliament later this month will convince Government to change their minds
  
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• Budget airline announces new routes from Newcastle at the launch of its winter schedule

  02-03-2016 16:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ryanair announced its biggest ever winter schedule from Newcastle, which could hand the region a 250 jobs boost
  
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• Watch amazing timelapse footage of Newcastle and Gateshead captured on the Quayside - ChronicleLive

  02-03-2016 16:31
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  Watch amazing timelapse footage of Newcastle and Gateshead captured on the Quayside
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  If you love the Toon you'll love these amazing timelapse videos of our great city. Chroniclelive photographer Tim McGuinness has been using still images to make a video to show off the best of the region. Setting up his camera at various locations ...and more »
  

• Watch great old colour film footage of Newcastle in the mid-20th century

  02-03-2016 16:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  CineSecrets Newcastle: Watch North East Film Archive film footage of a colourful summer festival, and answer our questions
  
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• Watch amazing timelapse footage of Newcastle and Gateshead captured on the Quayside

  02-03-2016 16:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Tim McGuinness took still photographs of areas around the Newcastle Quayside and cleverly joined them together to make four videos
  
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• Tynemouth to Shiremoor Metro line closure: Passengers to have high-frequency replacement buses

  02-03-2016 16:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The metro line between Tynemouth and Shiremoor will be closed from March 19 to April 2 to allow for major track replacement work
  
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• Newcastle High School for Girls holds annual fashion show

  02-03-2016 16:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Vivienne Westwood-meets-country range among most eye-catching exhibitions
  
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• Is this pufferfish smiling for the camera to get people to take a selfie with it at Tynemouth Aquarium?

  02-03-2016 16:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Blue Reef Aquarium in North Tyneside is asking visitors to use a hashtag in photos taken with Sparky the friendly pufferfish
  
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• Whitley Bay Metro station could get a community market if plans are given green light

  02-03-2016 16:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Station Masters Centre Ltd, a not-for-profit group, says proceeds from the market will go towards community projects or charities
  
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• Northern Powerhouse is not a joke says Minister in charge of it

  02-03-2016 16:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Stockton South MP James Wharton hits back at criticism of it being an empty slogan saying it could generate billions for the local economy
  
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• Elswick Health Centre in Newcastle stand off as reports made about youths climbing onto roof

  02-03-2016 15:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A huge emergency response was called to Elswick Health Centre in Newcastle’s west end on Tuesday after police were called
  
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• Search underway for missing Gateshead woman Susan Harland - ChronicleLive

  02-03-2016 15:08
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  Search underway for missing Gateshead woman Susan Harland
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  Susan Harland, who is 52 and from the Felling area of Gateshead, was last seen on Wednesday morning at around 10am at Fewster Square in Felling. Police say they are extremely concerned for Susan's welfare and are appealing for her to contact them, ...
  Police 'extremely concerned' for missing Gateshead womanITV Newsall 2 news articles »
  

• Search underway for missing Gateshead woman Susan Harland

  02-03-2016 15:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police say they are 'extremely concerned' for missing Susan's welfare after she went missing from Felling on Wednesday morning
  
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• Tesco recalls flavoured butters over food poisoning concerns

  02-03-2016 13:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Four of the butters are sold in 100g packs, while the other three are complimentary discs offered to customers at fresh meat and fish counters.
  
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• Gateshead dad's meningitis petition snub and what our readers think - ChronicleLive

  02-03-2016 12:31
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  Gateshead dad's meningitis petition snub and what our readers think
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  We reported how a Gateshead dad who set up the biggest Parliamentary petition in history branded a decision to ignore the pleas of 815,000 people as “disgusting”. And, judging by the response to our story, many of our readers agreed with him. Dad-of ...
  Gateshead dad to go to Westminster to fight his case for a meningitis B vaccineAsia Golf Onlineall 88 news articles »
  

• Newcastle United: The almost forgotten world of pre-War football at St James' Park

  02-03-2016 12:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  How one 90-year-old Newcastle United fan recalls his first match at St James' Park, way back in 1934
  
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• Gateshead dad's meningitis petition snub and what our readers think

  02-03-2016 12:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gateshead dad Lee Booth brands the decision to snub record breaking petition as 'disgusting' - and you agree
  
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• Fire that destroyed Winlaton church is being treated as arson

  02-03-2016 12:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Fire ripped through St Paul's Church Hall and police believe it could have been started deliberately
  
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• Two men, from Backworth and South Shields, due in court on £4m drugs conspiracy charge

  02-03-2016 11:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Daniel Thompson, 27, and Paul Beavers, 48, were expected in the dock at Kingston Crown Court today
  
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• First drive: DS 3 PureTech 130 Prestige

  02-03-2016 11:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  New engine and extra gear for relaunched premium supermini
  
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• Northern Powerhouse is labelled a 'joke' by Labour MPs in the North

  02-03-2016 10:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Fury and calls for an investigation into why Government cash goes mainly to Conservative-led councils
  
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• Northumberland leisure centre will be kept open despite charity's £1m bailout

  02-03-2016 09:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Scott Dickinson has reassured Berwick residents the leisure centre is safe after concerns were raised at a Berwick Town Council meeting
  
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• Newcastle faces care 'crisis' as millions slashed from council budget

  02-03-2016 09:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Funding for Newcastle social workers and carers is set to be reduced as the latest round of cuts is approved
  
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• Meet the North Tyneside teenagers who won tough elections to represent young people in their area

  02-03-2016 09:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Kieran Archer, 16, has been named as the new Young Mayor while Dillon Blevins has been elected as North Tyneside’s Member of UK Youth Parliament
  
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• County Durham pit village to get a special boost as Billy Elliot the Musical takes its final bow

  02-03-2016 09:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Producers of the show, closing after more than 4,000 London performances, have dedicated the last performance to East Durham
  
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• 340 days after take-off, Space Station crew returns to Earth

  02-03-2016 08:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Astronaut Scott Kelly and cosmonaut Mikhail Kornienko returned to Earth, landing in barren Kazakhstan.
  
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• The morning news headlines: Government to step up warnings over Brexit; 'Poor track record' for UK in European Court of Justice

  02-03-2016 08:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The latest news from around the world
  
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• World-class cyclists back to Durham for Pearl Izumi Tour promising boost for city's economy

  02-03-2016 07:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Last year's event in Durham brought in thousands of visitors and ploughed in nearly £300,000 to local businesses
  
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• Wallsend paedophile Robert Fairley loses fight to overturn child sex attack convictions

  02-03-2016 07:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Victim's father tells of anger after Robert Fairley from Wallsend appealed against his sentence at London's Criminal Court of Appeal
  
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