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• VLC Members MOTM V Gateshead FC - Vitalfootball

  31-03-2016 23:53
  VLC Members MOTM V Gateshead FC
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  The Vital Lincoln City Members Voted for who they believe was The Imps Man of The Match in our 1-1 draw at home against Gateshead FC in the Vanarama National League. Here's how the Poll finished: Farman: 0% Power: 20% Beevers: 6.67% Hodge: 20%
  

• Durham women's footballer Steph Houghton becomes UEFA ambassador

  31-03-2016 22:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  England captain Steph Houghton has been named by UEFA as a development ambassador
  
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• Millennium Bridge goes purple as North East shows support for the transgender community

  31-03-2016 21:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Gateshead Millennium bridge was lit up as the sun set over the River Tyne as a mark of support
  
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• South Shields Labour party branch suspended after inquiry into allegations of bullying

  31-03-2016 21:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  South Shields constituency Labour branch suspended over allegations of bullying and intimidation
  
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• Your photos of Newcastle at night: Send in for our gorgeous gallery

  31-03-2016 20:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We'd love to feature readers' finest photographs of Newcastle's city centre and beyond all lit up at night
  
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• Sadness as Durham Light Infantry Museum closes its doors for the final time

  31-03-2016 20:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  'It is a time for reflection and to look to the future of the collection' - Durham County Councillor on closure of the Durham Light Infantry Museum
  
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• North East families claim to have been left out of pocket by Day Tripperz holiday firm

  31-03-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  One family claims to have booked a trip to Disneyland with the firm, but say they heard nothing after handing over money
  
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• Newcastle Children's Heart Unit's Queen of Hearts Patricia 'Paddy' Walsh retires after 38 years

  31-03-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Paddy has worked as a kids cardiac liaison nurse at the Freeman Hospital's unit since it opened in 1978 and parents have sent their thank you messages
  
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• Gateshead Millennium Bridge transformed into the Lion King's famous Hakuna Matata scene - ChronicleLive

  31-03-2016 19:30
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  Gateshead Millennium Bridge transformed into the Lion King's famous Hakuna Matata scene
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  Digital entertainment service DisneyLife is working with Instagram user PaperBoyo to reimagine cities across the UK in the most unexpected of ways. Using his unique style of photography and intricate paper cut outs the London-based Instagrammer, who is ...
  

• Gateshead Millennium Bridge transformed into the Lion King's famous Hakuna Matata scene

  31-03-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle is one of six cities across the UK to be given a 'Disney makeover' by popular Instagram user PaperBoyo
  
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• Benton and Forest Hall women compared to chimp in tweet by Tory campaigner

  31-03-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Labour says Stephen Lowrey should quit after tweeting pic of chimp saying 'looks like a little old lady from Benton...Maybe Forest Hall
  
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• 17 memorable April Fools' Day pranks from the North East - and beyond

  31-03-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  When an April Fool's Day prank about a nightclub at the top of Newcastle's Grey's Monument and advertising on the Angel of the North had some of us fooled!
  
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• 3.63 For Ollie Yates V Gateshead FC - Vitalfootball

  31-03-2016 19:09
  3.63 For Ollie Yates V Gateshead FC
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  The Referee for our 1-1 draw at home against Gateshead FC in the Vanarama National League was Ollie Yates. Let's take a look at the Ratings & Comments he received! Lowest: 3. Highest: 6. Average: 3.63. Davidimp: "3/10. Second visit to the bank and ...
  

• Alleged hit and run in Felling leaves three people injured

  31-03-2016 19:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police are investigating after three people received minor injuries when they were hit by a car in Felling which allegedly failed to stop
  
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• When is April Fools' day and why do we try and prank people?

  31-03-2016 18:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  April Fools day is nearly here so get ready to play some pranks
  
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• Man charged with murder of Joseph Leech after alleged attack two years ago in Sunderland

  31-03-2016 18:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Karl Pascoe will appear in court over the death of Joseph Leach, 32, who passed away in April last year - 16 months after he was allegedly assaulted
  
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• Liverpool 4-3 Newcastle: A classic Premier League game 20 years ago

  31-03-2016 18:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Described as 'the greatest ever Premier League game', defeat to Liverpool in 1996 was a hammer blow for Newcastle United
  
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• Tracker traces stolen Berwick quad bike 100 miles away in Bishop Auckland

  31-03-2016 17:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The quad bike was recovered from Bishop Auckland within hours of being stolen from Berwick - almost 100 miles away - thanks to a Tracker device
  
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• Tata steel crisis: Government should have been ready for crisis after Redcar closures say MPs

  31-03-2016 17:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ministers under fire for failing to plan to save the steel industry which could see 40,000 jobs lost nationally
  
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• Gang leave teen seriously injured in Newcastle city centre attack

  31-03-2016 17:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  An 18-year-old was left with a fractured cheekbone after a group of men assaulted and kicked him in the face in Newcastle's city centre
  
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• First drive: Vauxhall Corsa Red Edition

  31-03-2016 17:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Vauxhall set up a halfway house with the Red Edition
  
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• Century-old Northumberland greengrocer's diversifies into cold pressed juice delivery

  31-03-2016 16:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northern Juice is currently delivering its healthy products in Newcastle city centre on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
  
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• Why have these mysterious transparent cubes been planted around Newcastle?

  31-03-2016 16:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Nine small transparent cubes featuring symbolic items representing buildings from times gone by have appeared at locations across the city
  
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• What treatment Newcastle goalkeeper Rob Elliot can expect for his knee injury

  31-03-2016 16:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Physiotherapist Nick Livadas explains how long Elliot could be out for, the treatment he can expect and what exactly an ACL rupture is
  
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• Heroic Gateshead taxi driver reveals how he saved the life of suicidal teenager on the Tyne Bridge - ChronicleLive

  31-03-2016 16:30
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  Heroic Gateshead taxi driver reveals how he saved the life of suicidal teenager on the Tyne Bridge
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  Hero cabbie Dave Smith who drives for Budget Taxis dramatically saved a stranger's life as he tried to jump from a bridge. When a teenage passenger asked the 31-year-old to stop near the Tyne Bridge so he could pick up some money for his fare, taxi ...
  

• Heroic Gateshead taxi driver reveals how he saved the life of suicidal teenager on the Tyne Bridge

  31-03-2016 16:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dad-of-three Dave Smith, 31, has been hailed a hero after he talked a distressed teenage passenger down from the bridge
  
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• Durham Police could introduce cats alongside dog unit - chief constable tells girl

  31-03-2016 16:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Durham Police chief constable Mike Barton wrote to five-year-old Eliza Adamson-Hopper who suggested allowing police dogs to 'team up' with cats
  
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• Northumberland has 108 reasons to stay in the European Union when referendum comes

  31-03-2016 16:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A new report reveals European investment has created jobs and regenerated communities across Northumberland
  
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• 10 April Fools' Day 2016 prank ideas for you to play

  31-03-2016 16:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It's April Fools' Day on Friday April 1, and if you want to get in the spirit, we've got some funny ways you can play tricks on people
  
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• Alan Pardew pays tribute to Crystal Palace's 'smallest fan' Ronnie Corbett

  31-03-2016 16:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The former Newcastle United manager paid tribute to the 85-year-old Crystal Palace fan during the club's press conference
  
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• Jimmy Prout death: Murder accused Anne Corbett makes first appearance before crown court judge

  31-03-2016 15:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Teesside Crown Court hears how Percy Main man's body was badly decomposed when found by Northumbria Police officers
  
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• Award winning beaches and ice cream are part of our ten reasons to be cheerful about Whitley Bay

  31-03-2016 14:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Traders say Whitley Bay is far from dead - despite decline of its party image. Here we give 10 reasons to be cheerful
  
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• Taylor Cusack's heartbroken family planning a lasting tribute to the Gateshead teen - ChronicleLive

  31-03-2016 14:31
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  Taylor Cusack's heartbroken family planning a lasting tribute to the Gateshead teen
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  The devastated family of Taylor Cusack are planning a lasting tribute to the Gateshead teenager. The 17-year-old died suddenly in his Bensham home earlier this month, leaving behind dad Ibo, 49, mum Hayley, 35, and 10-year-old brother McKenzie.
  

• 50 microlight aircraft set to fly down the River Tyne in aviation spectacle

  31-03-2016 14:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The spectacular Fly the Tyne is being held to mark the 25th anniversary of Newcastle's Streetwise Young People’s Project
  
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• Taylor Cusack's heartbroken family planning a lasting tribute to the Gateshead teen

  31-03-2016 14:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Taylor Cusack, 17, died suddenly at his Bensham home and now mum Hayley wants to build a community centre in his honour
  
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• Adam Johnson: Judge to consider shamed Sunderland star's appeal against conviction

  31-03-2016 13:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Adam Johnson's sister Faye claims the former England winger will also appeal his six year prison sentence
  
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• Ronnie Corbett has died, aged 85 - we caught up with him in Newcastle back in 1989

  31-03-2016 13:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Much-loved comedian Ronnie Corbett - one half of the Two Ronnies - has died, we met him for a chat back in 1989
  
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• Government rule out steel industry nationalisation

  31-03-2016 13:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  David Cameron chaired a brief meeting of ministers in Downing Street to discuss the shock decision by Indian conglomerate Tata to sell its UK assets, including the giant steelworks at Port Talbot in South Wales.
  
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• Charlotte Crosby hits back at online critic who branded her 'a work shy clown'

  31-03-2016 12:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Geordie Shore star and Celebrity Big Brother winner Charlotte reacted to the comment in her latest video post for her Youtube channel
  
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• Comedian Ronnie Corbett dies aged 85

  31-03-2016 12:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Publicist of legendary entertainer announces Ronnie Corbett died surrounded by his family
  
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• Road test: Audi A4 Avant v BMW 3 Series Touring v Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate

  31-03-2016 12:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Which of these big estates ticks all of the big boxes?
  
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• Norwich vs Newcastle: Recalling Ollie Burton and Ruel Fox who played for both clubs

  31-03-2016 12:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  As Newcastle United head to Norwich City's Carrow Road, we recall some of the players who turned out for both teams
  
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• Newcastle's changing skyline - we map the skyscraper blocks that could spring up in the city centre

  31-03-2016 12:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The face of the city centre could be about to change forever, with a series of high-rise buildings in the pipeline
  
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• 'Metros are busy enough' and other things you're saying about allowing bikes on carriages

  31-03-2016 12:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  News that a six-month trial will allow bicycles on Metro trains at certain times has received a mixed response from readers
  
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• New Apple iPhone and iPad on sale

  31-03-2016 12:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The new iPhone SE and iPad Pro are now available to purchase or pre-order
  
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• Family of Chester-le-Street biker pay tribute to 'wonderful son' after crash

  31-03-2016 11:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Radoslaw Drzewiecki was on his way to work at Hownsgill Industrial Estate when he was involved in a crash with a car
  
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• New Tesla cars can be 'summoned' to pick you up

  31-03-2016 11:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Mislaid your Model S? Tell it to come and find you
  
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• South Shields shooting: 24-year-old man remains 'critical but stable' in hospital

  31-03-2016 11:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Man shot in South Shields following a stand-off with armed police in Frenchman's Way remains in hospital as investigations continue
  
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• Eight injured as fights break out among stranded refugees in Greece

  31-03-2016 10:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  More than 50,000 refugees and migrants are stranded in Greece after Balkan countries closed their borders to the massive refugee flow
  
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• Stanley cat owner in warning to others after her pet is killed by suspected anti-freeze poisoning

  31-03-2016 09:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dianne Cunningham, of South Stanley, watched her cat Tyrion suffer an agonising death after it is believed he drank anti-freeze
  
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