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• Newcastle 2-0 Spurs: Magpies triumph in FA Cup semi-final on this day in 1999

  11-04-2016 23:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  27,000 Newcastle United fans were at a rocking Old Trafford as two goals from Alan Shearer saw off Tottenham Hotspur
  
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• Former Gateshead teacher, 87, goes on trial accused of sex attacks on vulnerable pupils - ChronicleLive

  11-04-2016 21:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
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  Former Gateshead teacher, 87, goes on trial accused of sex attacks on vulnerable pupils
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  A former teacher at a school for vulnerable boys allegedly subjected five youngsters to a series of sex attacks in a campaign of abuse spanning a decade, a court heard. William Burnett, now 87, has gone on trial accused of 18 offences against five boys ...
  
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• Former Gateshead teacher, 87, goes on trial accused of sex attacks on vulnerable pupils

  11-04-2016 21:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  William Burnett, from Blyth, is alleged to have carried out a campaign of sexual abuse at Axwell Park School, in Blaydon, in the 1960s and '70s
  
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• Boy, six, taken to hospital after being knocked down in Gateshead - ChronicleLive

  11-04-2016 20:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
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  Boy, six, taken to hospital after being knocked down in Gateshead
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  A young boy has been taken to hospital after he was knocked down in Gateshead . The six-year-old lad was thought to be with a parent when he was hit by a vehicle on Shipcote Terrace at around 4.20pm on Monday. An ambulance was called to the scene ...and more »
  
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• Six-year-old boy taken to hospital after being knocked down in Gateshead

  11-04-2016 20:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police said the youngster suffered trauma injuries and has been taken to Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle
  
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• Boy, six, taken to hospital after being knocked down in Gateshead

  11-04-2016 20:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A six-year-old lad was hit by a vehicle on Shipcote Terrace on Monday afternoon and has been taken to the RVI in Newcastle
  
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• Region's growing creative economy best served by staying in EU, campaigners argue

  11-04-2016 20:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Many of the North East's top cultural venues have benefited from EU funding, including Live Theatre's latest development
  
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• First Drive: Skoda Kodiaq

  11-04-2016 20:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Pitched directly against the Hyundai Santa Fe, Kia Sorento and Nissan X-Trail, Skoda’s VisionS is due to launch in Kodiaq production form at this September’s Paris motor show.
  
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• Liam Fee trial: Gateshead couple subjected two-year-old to catalogue of torture, court hears - ChronicleLive

  11-04-2016 19:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
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  Liam Fee trial: Gateshead couple subjected two-year-old to catalogue of torture, court hears
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  Toddler Liam Fee suffered an appalling catalogue of torture for two years before being murdered by his Tyneside mum and her partner, a trial has heard. Two other young boys were subjected to abuse and torment at their hands, which included being locked ...and more »
  
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• Liam Fee trial: Gateshead couple subjected two-year-old to catalogue of torture, court hears

  11-04-2016 19:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Rachel Fee and her partner Nyomi Fee, of Ryton, are on trial at the High Court in Livingston, Scotland, accused of murdering little Liam
  
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• Why this North Shields mechanic-turned-photographer is grateful for his birthday surprise

  11-04-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  John Wraith, who runs the Express garage on Cleveland Terrace, never thought his work was good enough to go on display - until now
  
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• Tell politicians what YOU want ahead of May's local council elections

  11-04-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We're creating a manifesto for the North East - so take part in our local Government survey to let election candidates know what your priorities are
  
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• North Shields murder accused Joe Welsh pleads not guilty to killing Reece Allen

  11-04-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Joe Welsh will stand trial in July accused of stabbing Reece Allen to death in North Shields in January
  
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• Meet our latest Chronicle heroes who have made a big difference to the North East

  11-04-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  On day two of our Chronicle heroes list we meet the latest 10 North Easterners who are helping make the region such a special place to live
  
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• 'Loving the new-look Chronicle' and other things you're saying after our revamp

  11-04-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The revamped Chronicle hit the shelves on Monday and has so far proved popular with our readers
  
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• Listen to hoax fire calls made in North East including a fake fire in Powerhouse

  11-04-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Firefighters warn fake calls can threaten lives with Newcastle one of the worst in country for hoaxs
  
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• Illegal tattoo parlours targeted in Durham County Council sting

  11-04-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Unlicensed tattoo parlours in Stanley, Consett and Peterlee have been closed following raids by council officers
  
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• Fears council funding revolution will make the North East poorer and the South richer

  11-04-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  George Osborne wants to make councils totally dependent on taxes from local employers but North East authorities say their residents will suffer
  
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• Family reunited with lost cat an incredible six months after it went missing from Walker home

  11-04-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Blythe family were devastated when beloved cat Optimus disappeared, but they were overjoyed to be reunited with him after months of searching
  
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• Gone in 13 days: The fastest-selling used cars in the UK

  11-04-2016 18:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A used Kia Sportage takes just 13 days to sell online, the fastest-seller in the UK.
  
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• Just who is retiring Newcastle Airport boss David Laws?

  11-04-2016 17:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  David Laws has spent 37 years working at Newcastle Airport but who is the man who has been running the city's airport?
  
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• 18 things we think should be used in the first Great Exhibition of the North if it comes to Tyneside

  11-04-2016 17:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We put together a list of our must-see venues and sights that such an exhibition should contain, if NewcastleGateshead's bid is a success
  
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• UK Coffee Week: What are Newcastle's top 10 coffee shops?

  11-04-2016 17:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Quay Ingredient has been ranked the best coffee shop in Newcastle by Trip Advisor reviewers
  
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• New £95m Cramlington hospital crippled by patients turning up with coughs and colds

  11-04-2016 17:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Health bosses have issued a warning after figures reveal thousands of patients are wrongly turning up at the region's A&E departments
  
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• South Shields striker on THAT goal which has seen by more than three million people

  11-04-2016 17:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  South Shields FC striker Warren Byrne netted a wonder goal at the weekend- and 3.2million have watched it
  
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• Cash and phone stolen in Gateshead robbery - ChronicleLive

  11-04-2016 17:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
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  Cash and phone stolen in Gateshead robbery
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  The victim was left with facial injuries after he was targeted from behind by two men. Police are appealing for information about the incident which happened in Gateshead , between 2.45am and 3.30am on Sunday, April 4. The 44-year-old man was walking ...
  
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• The Mercedes Piecha gets a Rottweiler design

  11-04-2016 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  This isn’t called the Rottweiler because of its outrageous power or attitude. On the other hand, if it ever gets autonomous parking you can answer the question of where does it park: wherever it damn well pleases.
  
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• Cash and phone stolen in Gateshead robbery

  11-04-2016 16:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Victim left with facial injuries after being targeted by two men on Askew Road
  
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• Newcastle Airport boss announces decision to stand down after 37 years of service

  11-04-2016 16:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  David Laws joined the airport as a trainee firefighter before rising through the ranks to the top job
  
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• Hebburn hit-and-run: Driver released on bail following death of loving dad Gavin Bolam

  11-04-2016 16:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A 39-year-old man, who had been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, is bailed as new details emerge
  
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• Driver arrested after Hebburn-father-of-two killed in alleged hit and run

  11-04-2016 16:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A 39-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving following the death of Hebburn dad Gavin Bolam
  
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• Video tour of Jesmond Dene shows the historic Newcastle park in all its glory

  11-04-2016 16:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  If you fancy an escape into nature but haven't got hours to spare, enjoy the sights of Jesmond Dene in just a few minutes with our high-speed tour
  
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• Donald Trump labels presidential nominee selection process 'corrupt and crooked'

  11-04-2016 16:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Republican candidate faces a possible contested convention that he risks losing
  
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• Your garden in April: Sean Murray's tips for North East gardeners

  11-04-2016 15:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sean Murray won the BBC/RHS Chelsea Garden Challenge 2015. Here is his column for gardeners in the North East
  
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• Hollywood calling for Hexham-born first-time writer Nick Christofides

  11-04-2016 15:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Book deal could see Northumberland-set novel The Border Reiver turned into a film
  
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• Thousands of Newcastle tenants could lose out if new housing law introduced

  11-04-2016 14:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle City Council leader Nick Forbes has warned that 9,000 could lose out should the government's housing reforms go ahead
  
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• Meet the other Rafa Benitez - the hairdresser from California who doesn't like football

  11-04-2016 14:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Rafa Benitez has just one problem - he keeps getting mistake for the beleaguered Newcastle United boss
  
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• Man arrested after Gateshead assault left victim with a puncture wound in his back - ChronicleLive

  11-04-2016 14:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
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  Man arrested after Gateshead assault left victim with a puncture wound in his back
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  A man has been arrested after an assault in Gateshead left a 38-year-old in hospital with a puncture wound in his back. The attack happened as the man was walking along Derwentwater Road at about 10.40pm on Sunday, April 10. He was approached from ...
  
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• Man arrested after Gateshead assault left victim with a puncture wound in his back

  11-04-2016 14:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A 48-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of wounding after the assault on Derwentwater Road, near Teams Social Club
  
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• As we unveil our brilliant new-look newspaper, here are 14 fun historical Chronicle facts

  11-04-2016 14:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We recall a world of carrier pigeons and bare-footed paper boys from the early years of the Newcastle Chronicle
  
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• Fancy living in a church? Take a look around amazing converted home complete with its own tower

  11-04-2016 13:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The converted seafront family home combines the heritage of a 100-year-old church building with stylish design and modern home comforts
  
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• Perrie Edwards takes Little Mix crew on a day out to South Shields after Newcastle gig

  11-04-2016 13:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  South Shields lass Perrie whisked bandmate Leigh-Anne and dancers to Ocean Beach after Little Mix had played Metro Radio Arena the night before
  
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• 'Flaming ridiculous' your reaction to news red squirrels could be killed off by new houses

  11-04-2016 12:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A petition asking the council to save red squirrels by rejecting 450 home Hazlerigg plan has been signed by more than 5,700
  
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• KFC hoping for a new cafe look with plans submitted for outdoor seating area

  11-04-2016 12:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Fast food chain KFC has applied to turn part of Northumberland Street in Newcastle city centre into an outside dining area
  
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• Two arrested over Jesmond 'anarchist' graffiti on one of Newcastle's richest streets\n

  11-04-2016 12:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Vandals struck at plush Jesmond Park West daubing pink lettering on some of Newcastle's most expensive properties
  
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• Two arrested over Jesmond 'anarchist' graffiti on one of Newcastle's richest streets

  11-04-2016 12:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Vandals struck at plush Jesmond Park West daubing pink lettering on some of Newcastle's most expensive properties
  
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• Footage captures Newcastle driver mounting the pavement to avoid queuing traffic

  11-04-2016 12:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle city centre motorists express their frustration as a taxi and dark saloon drive over the kerb to beat the traffic
  
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• First drive: 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan

  11-04-2016 12:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The small SUV sector of the market is getting pretty crowded, which means to cut it you have to offer something pretty special. The Tiguan is actually VW’s third best-selling vehicle in the UK, so there’s a lot riding on Volkswagen with this second-generation model.
  
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• US Masters champion Danny Willett a 'star in the making' says former Ryder Cup captain

  11-04-2016 12:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Willett became only the second Englishman to win the Masters, after Sir Nick Faldo, following a dramatic final round at Augusta National
  
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• Colin Gregg arrives at Newcastle Crown Court to face historical indecent assault charges

  11-04-2016 12:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The son of the Greggs founder is to stand trial in Newcastle after being charged with 26 counts of indecent assault
  
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