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• Adam Johnson: PFA release a statement on shamed former Sunderland star

  03-03-2016 23:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The disgraced former Sunderland winger is facing up to 10 years in prison after being found guilty of one count of sexual activity with a child
  
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• Adam Johnson's victim 'will want to know why he was allowed back on pitch'

  03-03-2016 21:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Durham Police detective says the former Sunderland star's schoolgirl victim will want to know why the club allowed him back on the pitch
  
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• Shot fired at Sunderland home leads to Northumbria Police arresting 19 people

  03-03-2016 21:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Armed cops swooped at a property on Edgmond Court, Ryhope, after a house was shot at as part of an ongoing feud between two groups in the city
  
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• Newcastle 0-1 Man Utd: One of the Magpies' most defining games - on this day 20 years ago

  03-03-2016 21:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  On this day in 1996, Eric Cantona's goal gave Man United the win which was the beginning of the end for Newcastle's title bid
  
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• North Tyneside motorists about to face a year of disruption as roadworks set to begin

  03-03-2016 21:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The £4.8m project will upgrade junctions along the A1056 at Sandy Lane and is due to start in the next two months
  
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• Newcastle city leaders give seal of approval to prospective £1.5bn devolution deal

  03-03-2016 20:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle City Council have given the nod to create a mayoral authority similar to Manchester and Liverpool
  
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• Chester-le-Street family would not have been saved by seatbelts pathologist tells inquest

  03-03-2016 20:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Five members of a County Durham family were killed when their Nissan Primera collided with a HGV in Lincolnshire in April 2013
  
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• Northumberland MP under fire over £200-a-head Northern Powerhouse dinner

  03-03-2016 20:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumberland MP Guy Opperman hosted fundraising event for the Conservative Party
  
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• Newcastle pub unveils new menu, allowing owners to have a pint with their pup

  03-03-2016 20:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Canine visitors to the City Tavern in Newcastle will now be able to order from a gourmet menu - and wash it down with a beer
  
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• Two teens charged over alleged Elswick Health Centre vandalism

  03-03-2016 19:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police have charged two 14-year-old boys who were arrested on the roof of Elswick Health Centre
  
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• Gateshead pensioners to be given food destined for landfill in bid to stop malnutrition in town - ChronicleLive

  03-03-2016 19:34 via
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  Gateshead pensioners to be given food destined for landfill in bid to stop malnutrition in town
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  Hungry pensioners are to be given food previously destined for landfill amid fears older people are suffering severe malnutrition in Gateshead. A special cafe was opened on Thursday to help reduce the thousands of struggling old folk faced with the ...
  

• Watch a protester heckle Newcastle City Council leader over budget cuts

  03-03-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The man can be heard berating Newcastle councillors as a £32m cuts package was approved    
  
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• Time running out for Newcastle boy Rio Rutter living with just half a heart

  03-03-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Little Rio Rutter is in Newcastle's Freeman Hospital waiting for the one thing that could save his life - a new heart
  
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• See through the eyes of Northumberland 'Birdman' Ron Freeman as he soars out to sea

  03-03-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ron hit headlines in 2014 as he broke all records for an unassisted flight, but the competition which made his name has recently been cancelled
  
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• North East MPs condemn 'terrifying' cuts in benefits for disabled people

  03-03-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  North East MPs speak out as Conservatives reject plea from athlete Tanni Grey-Thompson to delay disabled benefit cuts
  
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• Gateshead pensioners to be given food destined for landfill in bid to stop malnutrition in town

  03-03-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Cosy Crow Community Cafe opens to help the thousands of older people in Gateshead now faced with the choice of heating their homes or eating properly
  
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• EU referendum: George Osborne explains why staying in the EU is vital for the North East

  03-03-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Chancellor says North East manufacturing and exports will be hit by quitting the EU, as build up to the June 23 referendum continues
  
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• Bomb squad in West Denton: Police arrest man on suspicion of having explosives

  03-03-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police have reassured the public that the area around Beltingham is safe following the arrest
  
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• Former Gateshead chairman Graham Wood reflects on his time at the helm - ChronicleLive

  03-03-2016 18:37 via
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  Former Gateshead chairman Graham Wood reflects on his time at the helm
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  Gateshead have announced that former chairman and owner Graham Wood has taken on an ambassadorial role at the club. Wood, 71, has been handed the title of club president and will no longer sit on the board, now led by current owner Richard Bennett.
  

• Vicky Pattison buys house in Essex: Is she going to appear on TOWIE?

  03-03-2016 18:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The former Geordie Shore star and I'm A Celebrity winner, released the updated version of her autobiography on Thursday too
  
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• The Voice and The X Factor heading to Newcastle and Sunderland in search of talent

  03-03-2016 18:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Voice scouts will be in Newcastle for an open mic night with X Factor mobile auditons will head to Sunderland
  
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• Your World Book Day photos of children in Newcastle & the North East all dressed up for the occasion

  03-03-2016 17:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  There's still time to send a photo of your youngster all dressed up for World Book Day 2016 in Newcastle and the North East
  
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• North Shields schoolchildren get a sweet treat at a special World Book Day launch

  03-03-2016 17:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Great Chocoplot, by writer Chris Callaghan, was launched with a special event at Percy Main Primary School
  
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• Virtual reality event in Gateshead outlines opportunities to North East firms - ChronicleLive

  03-03-2016 17:11 via
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  Virtual reality event in Gateshead outlines opportunities to North East firms
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  Some of the leading lights from the world of Virtual Reality gathered in Gateshead yesterday for an event aimed at showing off its possibilities to the North East. Around 100 people turned out for the event at the Northern Design Centre, which included ...and more »
  

• Jesmond shop raid: Workers left terrified after thieves target AC Silver jewellers

  03-03-2016 17:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Workers in Jesmond tell of their shock after raiders smashed the window at the store and made off with stock on Thursday
  
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• Your World Book Day photos of children in Newcastle & the North East as their favourite characters

  03-03-2016 16:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  There's still time to send a photo of your youngster all dressed up for World Book Day 2016 in Newcastle and the North East
  
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• The Voice: Sunderland's Melissa Cavanagh back in action in the Battle Rounds

  03-03-2016 16:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Melissa, who works in Newcastle, will take on fellow Team George member Vangelis as The Voice airs once again on Saturday night
  
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• Time up for Rochester Iron Age replica roundhouse as plans for open air amphitheatre are revealed

  03-03-2016 16:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Northumberland village site is to become an amphitheatre and stargazing pavilion after work by students and development groups
  
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• Biker Dane Curran died after crashing into queuing traffic while heading on holiday, inquest heard

  03-03-2016 16:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Motorcyclist Dane Curran, 21, from Newcastle had been "momentarily distracted" when he crashed into the back of a queue of traffic on the M22
  
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• Battle to save Kian Musgrove's life continues as 100 'everyday heroes' help raise funds

  03-03-2016 16:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A team of 100 heroes has been put together to raise £1,000 each to help fund three-year-old Kian Musgrove's treatment in America
  
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• What prison sentence will Adam Johnson get - and how long will he actually serve?

  03-03-2016 16:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Top lawyers answer legal questions about what sentence Adam Johnson is likely to get and what rights of appeal he has
  
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• Adam Johnson: Calls for inquiry into Sunderland AFC's handling of the case

  03-03-2016 15:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The club is facing questions over its decision to allow their former star to play for the team following his arrest over child sex offences last year
  
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• Come Dine With Me coming to Durham: Do you want to be a contestant?

  03-03-2016 15:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  After calling in at Newcastle last year, hit Channel 4 show Come Dine With Me is filming in Durham and on the look out for people to take part
  
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• Adam Johnson: What will life be like in jail for disgraced former Sunderland footballer

  03-03-2016 15:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ex con describes the violence and hostility shamed footballer Adam Johnson could face once he is sentenced
  
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• Jesmond jewellery shop raided by smash-and-grab robbers

  03-03-2016 14:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Two men used a sledgehammer to break the shop window and stole jewellery from AC Silver before driving off on Thursday morning
  
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• Bomb squad in West Denton RECAP: Residents report police activity as street is cordoned off

  03-03-2016 14:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A bomb disposal squad has reportedly arrived at Birkshaw Walk, West Denton after overnight police activity
  
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• Geordie Shore star Charlotte Crosby due to appear in court charged with drink driving

  03-03-2016 14:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Geordie Shore star Charlotte Crosby was arrested in Newcastle for drink driving and is due to appear at Newcastle Magistrates' Court on March 11  
  
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• North Shields artist Victor Noble Rainbird to get grave memorial on 80th anniversary of his death

  03-03-2016 14:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Exhibition of Victor Noble Rainbird's work raises funds for headstone on 80th anniversary of the North Shields painter's death
  
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• 45 years ago, the Rolling Stones began their 1971 tour at Newcastle City Hall

  03-03-2016 14:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and the boys began their first tour since 1967 at Newcastle City Hall, on this day 45 years ago
  
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• Former Shields Ferry Freda Cunningham gets new lease of life in southern Ireland

  03-03-2016 13:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Freda Cunningham, which served on the Tyne for more than 20 years, has been found in good working order and carrying passengers in Ireland
  
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• Cheryl Fernandez-Versini & Liam Payne: Is the relationship a joke or the real deal?

  03-03-2016 13:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Doing the talking on her Instagram, Cheryl posted a picture of her, Liam and two other men, along with a cryptic caption
  
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• Your World Book Day photos of children in Newcastle & the North East in disguise!

  03-03-2016 13:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  There's still time to send a photo of your youngster all dressed up for World Book Day 2016 in Newcastle and the North East
  
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• Tup Tup Palace shooting: Man arrested in connection with the incident will face no further action

  03-03-2016 12:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A motorcyclist pulled up outside the Newcastle city centre nightspot last year and shot a bouncer in the arm
  
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• Take a look inside the revamped Border Minstrel pub at Newcastle Racecourse

  03-03-2016 12:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Raceday regulars at the Gosforth Park course are on to a winner following a refurb of the popular on-site gastro-pub
  
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• Readers in awe as footage captures massive Kuwait Air Force plane leaving Newcastle

  03-03-2016 12:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Scores of readers comment on film of the C-17A Globemaster plane as it took to the skies over Tyneside from Newcastle International Airport
  
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• Adam Johnson: The sorry tale of girlfriend Stacey Flounders who was shown up by footballer's lies

  03-03-2016 12:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Stacey was pregnant with their baby daughter when Johnson, 28, was unfaithful with a 15-year-old schoolgirl
  
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• Alnwick Library building up for sale as Northumberland County Council discusses move

  03-03-2016 11:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A spokesman for the authority said it is 'in negotiations' about the future location of the library as calls are made for it to be saved
  
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• First look at the Audi S4 Avant before it arrives in UK dealers

  03-03-2016 10:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Latest version of the rocket estate adds power, performance and efficiency alike
  
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• Man arrested after Longbenton hit and run left eight-year-old boy seriously injured

  03-03-2016 09:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A 28-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of failing to stop at an accident after a young boy was knocked down in Longbenton
  
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• Three more arrested after shot fired at Sunderland home - police say 15 in custody

  03-03-2016 09:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Armed cops swooped at a property on Edgmond Court, Ryhope, after a house was shot at
  
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