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• Watch Gateshead Council defend its decision to say no to North East devolution - ChronicleLive

  24-03-2016 20:33
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  Watch Gateshead Council defend its decision to say no to North East devolution
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  Devolution 'D Day' was aborted after Gateshead Council flatly refused to accept any deal on the table. Mick Henry, who has been Gateshead Council leader since 2002, was nowhere to be seen as his deputy voted against a motion to negotiate better terms ...
  Devolution deal deferred as Gateshead opts out of further talksThe Northern Echo (registration)all 16 news articles »
  

• Watch Gateshead Council defend its decision to say no to North East devolution

  24-03-2016 20:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  While other councils decided to go back to Government over the deal, Gateshead flatly refused - with mystery surrounding the leader's absence
  
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• Weirdest sights on the Metro: Tell us your stories and send photos!

  24-03-2016 20:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  What is the strangest sight you have encountered on your Metro journeys in Newcastle, Gateshead, North Tyneside, South Tyneside and Sunderland?
  
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• McLaren reveals new track versions of the 570S

  24-03-2016 20:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Two track variants of the 570S launched
  
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• Government has its say on North East devolution deal doubts

  24-03-2016 19:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Department for Communities and Local Government says it's not giving up on the devolution deal despite a week of uncertainty
  
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• Whitley Bay seafront businesses hail final grant for Spanish City Dome redevelopment

  24-03-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Scheme promises to bring tourists back to Whitley Bay's declining seafront - but there are fears new shops could threaten old businesses
  
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• What will happen to Adam Johnson when the disgraced Sunderland star is released from prison?

  24-03-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We take a look at Adam Johnson's future employment prospects and see just how much money he is set to lose due to his downfall
  
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• Warmer climes await Newcastle Airport passengers preparing for Easter bank holiday getaway

  24-03-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Great Geordie Getaway starts on Good Friday with 190 flights departing from Newcastle over the bank holiday weekend, along with 35,000 passengers
  
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• Find out how Northumbria Police is using new technology to keep bobbies on the beat

  24-03-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Special devices introduced by the force mean police officers will spend more time on patrol and less time behind the desk
  
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• Elswick schoolchildren in 'Geordie Symphony School' help campaign to link arts to science

  24-03-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Event at Armstrong Works to show how the arts and sciences can work together and help produce much needed engineers
  
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• 27 things you would only know if you travel from Newcastle International Airport

  24-03-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Whether you're a Benidorm babe, a Magaluf maniac or a Puerto Banus poser - us Geordies on tour love flying from Newcastle
  
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• Good news for motorists as 12 sets of roadworks lifted ahead of Easter weekend

  24-03-2016 19:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Travelling over Easter bank holiday weekend should be easier now that Highways England has completed the majority of roadworks in the North East
  
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• Butcher of Bosnia, Radovan Karadzic, sentenced to 40 years prison in genocide case

  24-03-2016 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  UN court found Karadzic guilty of genocide in the 1995 Srebrenica massacre in which 8,000 Muslim men and boys were slaughtered
  
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• Fast and Furious: Watch Michelle Rodriguez hit 200mph in a Midlands-built Jaguar

  24-03-2016 17:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Furious 7 star has hit 200mph for the first time with the help of a Jaguar F-Type
  
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• Adam Johnson: Police found animal pornography during raid on his £1.5m mansion

  24-03-2016 17:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Information about Adam Johnson can now be revealed after former SAFC star was sentenced for six years at Bradford Crown Court
  
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• What's the weather going to be like in the North East over the Easter weekend?

  24-03-2016 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Met Office experts tell us what to expect from the weather on Good Friday and throughout the Easter weekend
  
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• New hospital for the North East? Plans to be unveiled for £25m facility in Northumberland

  24-03-2016 16:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is moving forward with plans to deliver a new hospital for patients
  
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• Adam Johnson: What will happen now the disgraced Sunderland star has appealed his conviction?

  24-03-2016 16:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We take a look at the appeal process after it was announced jailed footballer Adam Johnson hopes to overturn his conviction
  
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• Mercedes-Benz CLA and CLA Shooting Brake revealed

  24-03-2016 16:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Facelifted saloon and estate versions arriving
  
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• Washington care home fire results in £380,000 fine for Donwell House owners

  24-03-2016 16:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Inspectors found condemned fire extinguishers and wedged open doors when they investigated Washington care home Donwell House
  
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• Michael Onovwigun: Chesterfield midfielder joins Gateshead on loan - BBC Sport

  24-03-2016 16:01
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  Michael Onovwigun: Chesterfield midfielder joins Gateshead on loan
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  National League club Gateshead have signed midfielder Michael Onovwigun on loan from Chesterfield until the end of the season. Onovwigun, 19, has made four senior appearances for the Spirites since his July 2014 move from Brentford. He had spells at ...and more »
  

• Adam Johnson jailed: Victim suffered 'severe harm' by actions of shamed Sunderland star

  24-03-2016 16:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Adam Johnson, 28, of County Durham, remained emotionless as he was jailed for six years at Bradford Crown Court on Thursday
  
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• North East vet warns of killer dog treats and that Easter chocolate is pooch poison

  24-03-2016 15:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Weekly advice on pet health from veterinary surgeon Rory Thomson of St Clair Veterinary Care in Croft Road, Blyth, Northumberland
  
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• Adam Johnson jailed: Sunderland AFC accused of putting results ahead of child safety

  24-03-2016 15:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The NSPCC has criticised Sunderland AFC over their child protection priorities as former player Adam Johnson is sentenced to six years in jail
  
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• Adam Johnson jailed: Read the full statement given by victim's mum

  24-03-2016 15:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Mum of teenage victim speaks of feeling a coward not being able to protect her daughter and expressed sympathy to Johnson's family
  
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• Pain of Adam Johnson's victim revealed in her own words as ex-Sunderland winger is jailed

  24-03-2016 15:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Fallen England star's teenage victim tells of the impact the case has had on her life, her school work and her family
  
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• Newcastle beggar ordered to pay £50 by court as city council considers crackdown

  24-03-2016 15:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The man who was begging for money to buy legal highs gets £30 fine and £20 victim surcharge as he already owes the court £1,115
  
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• Alan Pardew told Jonas Gutierrez to find new club months before cancer diagnosis - tribunal hears

  24-03-2016 15:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ex-Newcastle United boss Alan Pardew told employment tribunal he was trying to help his then player
  
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• Police track down boy who helped them clear up after the Tyne-Wear derby

  24-03-2016 15:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Young football fan stayed behind after the full-time whistle to help officers clear up police tape outside St James' Park
  
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• North East Devolution RECAP: Leaders meet to discuss the fate of the multi-billion pound devolution deal

  24-03-2016 15:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The North East's devolution deal is hanging by a thread after Gateshead council rejected the proposal and the region's seven council bosses are meeting to make a decision on 'Devolution D-Day'
  
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• Curse of the charity 'chugger' over as Newcastle City Council introduce ban

  24-03-2016 14:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle City Council bosses have passed new powers to curb anti-social behaviour in the city centre
  
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• North East devolution: Where does your council stand on the multi billion pound deal?

  24-03-2016 14:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  As leaders of the seven North East councils are set to meet to discuss the proposal we take a look at where each authority stands
  
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• Adam Johnson jailed for six years for sexual activity with a child

  24-03-2016 14:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Former England footballer showed no emotion as he was sentenced at Bradford Crown Court
  
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• 35 years ago, 120,000 people in Newcastle flocked to the Fun To Be Young event

  24-03-2016 14:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  1n 1981, Newcastle Exhibition Park hosted the three-day Fun To Be Young event which attracted thousands of families
  
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• Adam Johnson sentence: Durham Police welcome former Sunderland star's jail term

  24-03-2016 14:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Adam Johnson jailed for six years at Bradford Crown Court on Thursday for child sex offences
  
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• Shamed ex-Sunderland footballer Adam Johnson has been sentenced to six years in prison

  24-03-2016 14:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Former Sunderland footballer Adam Johnson has been sentenced to six years in prison after he admitted sexual activity with a child and grooming
  
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• Big Hec memories: What you said about the charity champ on our Facebook page

  24-03-2016 14:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It's 20 years since the popular Tyneside character Big Hec passed away. You had your say on the the Chronicle's Facebook page
  
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• Johann Cruyff dies at 68: football world pays tribute to Dutch master

  24-03-2016 14:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Legendary player and manager loses battle with cancer
  
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• Employable Me viewers moved to tears by autistic Brett Davies' jobs journey

  24-03-2016 14:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Brett from County Durham appeared on the BBC2 programme following his emotional jobs journey with Peacocks Medical Group
  
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• Adam Johnson: Player is stripped of England caps after child sex conviction

  24-03-2016 14:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Former Sunderland player Adam Johnson has lodged an appeal against his conviction as he waits to be sentenced for sexual activity with a teen
  
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• Two Newcastle men jailed for attempting to smuggle Syrian woman into UK

  24-03-2016 13:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Immigration officers are cracking down on criminals involved in 'vile trade of people smuggling'
  
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• Your community events in the North East: An arts centre open day, fundraising concert and making air-powered cars

  24-03-2016 13:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  This week's community events written by you includes Washington, Newbiggin, Chester-le-Street, Newcastle and Gateshead
  
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• Ex-Sunderland footballer Adam Johnson lodges appeal against sexual activity conviction

  24-03-2016 13:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Footballer Adam Johnson has lodged an appeal against his child sexual abuse conviction at Bradford Crown Court this morning
  
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• Adam Johnson's victim speaks of abuse and torment she has suffered online and in the street

  24-03-2016 12:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Schoolgirl and her mother tell of stress and torment they have endured in statements read at the sentencing of ex-Sunderland footballer Adam Johnson
  
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• Pocket power: The five best small cars on sale in the North East

  24-03-2016 12:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Small cars are cheap to buy and own, and are perfect for the morning commute. We round up the best you can buy in the North East.
  
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• Sent to jail in tears - burglars weep as they are ordered to prison for raid on pensioner's home

  24-03-2016 12:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Andrea Paglia and Tanya Walt left a mess in a 65-year-old Sunderland man's home and he woke to find them bagging up his valuables
  
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• Anger as heartless thieves raid Byker church hall for X Box console and games

  24-03-2016 12:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Cash and games consoles donated to help local young people were stolen by those St Michael's Church is trying to help, it is feared
  
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• Your School News: A dance masterclass, trip to Downing Street, Olympic visitor and much more

  24-03-2016 11:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  School news of all kinds written by you, just fill out the form
  to tell us about your school too!
  
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• Brussels: Missing David Dixon texted aunt to say he was safe after first blasts, then disappeared

  24-03-2016 11:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Former Newcastle University student David Dixon is believed to have been on the Metro system at the time of the Brussels blast
  
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• Orders open for new Volvo V90 estate

  24-03-2016 11:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Volvo’s elegant new estate is on sale, with deliveries due in the autumn
  
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