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• Hallelujah, John Tudor - the former Newcastle United striker is 70 today

  23-06-2016 23:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Happy birthday to John Tudor, strike partner to Malcolm Macdonald at Newcastle United in the early 1970s
  
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• County Durham EU Referendum results: Did your area vote Leave or Remain?

  23-06-2016 22:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Voters in Durham chose to Leave the European Union with campaigners celebrating loudly
  
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• Northumberland Plate Festival gets under way at Newcastle racecourse

  23-06-2016 20:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Thousands of punters are expected to have a flutter at the popular Northumberland Plate Festival
  
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• Help us give a disabled teenager a special gift in time for his 16th birthday

  23-06-2016 20:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Sunshine Fund's Go Bananas appeal wants to buy a high-tech wheelchair for Northumberland boy with cerebral palsy
  
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• School friends and teachers prove a lifeline to Newbiggin schoolboy with mystery brain condition

  23-06-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  School pals of five-year-old Northumberland boy Matthew Burgess pull on running shoes to run a 'Mile for Matthew'
  
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• Ryan Charlton death crash accused tells court he wasn't racing on A1

  23-06-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Mohammed Abdul-Wahid told jurors he wasn't racing Gateshead man Ryan Charlton in their hot hatches and didn't cause his death  
  
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• Remembering Cindy: Gosforth family's mission to honour devoted mum

  23-06-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Cindy Pearson, who died of ovarian cancer almost six years ago, was cared for by St Oswald’s Hospice in Gosforth, Newcastle
  
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• EU Referendum: Gateshead voter expresses concern about pencils at polling stations - ChronicleLive

  23-06-2016 18:02
  
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  EU Referendum: Gateshead voter expresses concern about pencils at polling stations
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  The electoral commission has moved to allay worries over voting with a pencil after conspiracy theories started to appear on social media. Worried voters, mainly Leave campaign supporters, have taken to social media to urge people to #UsePens to vote ...and more »
  
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• EU Referendum: Gateshead voter expresses concerns about pencils at polling stations

  23-06-2016 17:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Leave campaign voters have urged people to #UsePens to mark their ballot papers, despite electoral commision guidance
  
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• EU Referendum: Gateshead voter expresses concern about pencils at polling stations

  23-06-2016 17:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Leave campaign voters have urged people to #UsePens to mark their ballot papers, despite electoral commission guidance
  
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• Gateshead boxer McCormack qualifies for Rio Olympics - ITV News

  23-06-2016 17:49
  
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  Gateshead boxer McCormack qualifies for Rio Olympics
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  Pat McCormack has become the 11th British boxer to qualify for the Rio Olympics after his victory at a tournament in Azerbaijan. The 21-year-old, from Birtley in Gateshead, won his light-welterweight quarter-final against Hassan Amsil of France at a ...and more »
  
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• Newcastle tower block death is referred to Independent Police Complaints Commission

  23-06-2016 17:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Referral is a formality due to fact Northumbria officers were at the scene when Wednesday's tragedy happened  
  
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• Northumberland country home of top politicians welcomes visitors this weekend

  23-06-2016 17:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Fallodon Hall near Christian Bank was base for a Prime Minister, a Foreigh Secretary and a Downton film crew
  
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• Bulldozers demolish Wallsend flats that had become a magnet for anti social behaviour

  23-06-2016 16:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  North Tyneside Council has flattened properties in Rosehill that became a magnet for anti-social behaviour
  
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• Workers in shock after builder hit by JCB on Hebburn construction site

  23-06-2016 16:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The man is said to be in a critical condition after reportedly being hit by a digger on the Riverside Village housing estate in Hebburn
  
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• French strike causes major flight disruption at Newcastle Airport

  23-06-2016 16:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Most of the delayed flights are heading to Spanish Airports and some flights have been cancelled due to a day-long strike by French workers
  
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• Should I buy Euros today before the EU referendum result?

  23-06-2016 16:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle travel agents have reported people queuing to get their Euros in case a 'Leave' vote sends the pound crashing
  
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• Paedophile David Dunn spent final moments gasping for breath slumped over Durham prison toilet

  23-06-2016 16:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  David Dunn was serving an indefinite sentence at HMP Durham for abusing children as young as six before his death last October
  
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• Northern Architecture charity based in Newcastle folds as funding dries up

  23-06-2016 16:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  End of the road for regional body set up to champion good buildings and improve community spaces
  
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• Glastonbury festival-goers from Newcastle 'forced off bus' after travelling since 11pm

  23-06-2016 16:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Music lovers had to walk the final four miles after their coach driver down to Somerset ran out of working hours while stuck in a traffic jam
  
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• 14 mysterious North East UFO sightings from the Chronicle archive

  23-06-2016 16:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  As Independence Day: Resurgence is released, we recall the 'Gateshead grey' aliens and UFO sightings over the decades
  
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• Plum job with Kardashian family for Sunderland woman Elisa Fromson

  23-06-2016 16:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Former Sunderland High pupil Elisa Fromson lands high profile role as Kris Jenner's personal assistant
  
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• EU Referendum LIVE: North East results and reaction whether region votes remain or leave

  23-06-2016 16:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Live updates and reaction as the North East delivers its results as to whether people voted to remain or leave the European Union
  
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• EU Referendum LIVE: Newcastle and Sunderland declare results - is UK heading for Brexit?

  23-06-2016 16:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle voted to remain in the UK in a narrow result but more than 80,000 people in Sunderland have voted to leave the European Union
  
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• Gateshead and Newcastle free entertainment - The Northern Echo (registration)

  23-06-2016 15:15
  
  Gateshead and Newcastle free entertainment
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  SHOPPERS at intu Metrocentre and intu Eldon Square are set to enjoy a weekend of free entertainment and activities for everyone on July 2 and July 3. The Lions of Zululand, the Hedge People, Teddy & Otto and the 99th Garrison tribute to Star Wars are ...
  
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• Police have released images of 20 England fans suspected of Marseille disorder

  23-06-2016 14:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police also appealed for people to hand over any photos or video of the fighting, which left 14 England football fans in hospital.
  
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• When is the second series of Boy Meets Girl on TV? BBC 2 confirm return date

  23-06-2016 13:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The BBC 2 sitcom written by local lad Elliott Kerrigan and starring Rebecca Root, Harry Hepple and Denise Welch will return
  
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• What time will polling stations for the EU referendum close?

  23-06-2016 13:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Thousands of voters across the North East will be making their way to the ballot box to have their say on the historic decision
  
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• Where are the polling stations in Gateshead for the EU referendum? - ChronicleLive

  23-06-2016 13:56
  
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  Where are the polling stations in Gateshead for the EU referendum?
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  The EU referendum polling day is here and hopefully you will have decided which way you are going to vote. If you haven't then look at our EU Referendum page to see each of the political parties' manifestos. On June 23, you will be able to vote from ...and more »
  
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• Where are the polling stations in Sunderland for the EU referendum?

  23-06-2016 13:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Before you vote in the EU referendum make sure you know where your local polling station is with these handy links
  
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• Where are the polling stations in County Durham for the EU referendum?

  23-06-2016 13:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Before you vote in the EU referendum make sure you know where your local polling station is with these handy links
  
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• Where are the polling stations in South Tyneside for the EU referendum?

  23-06-2016 13:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Before you vote in the EU referendum make sure you know where your local polling station is with these handy links
  
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• Where are the polling stations in North Tyneside for the EU referendum?

  23-06-2016 13:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Before you vote in the EU referendum make sure you know where your local polling station is with these handy links
  
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• Where are the polling stations in Gateshead for the EU referendum?

  23-06-2016 13:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Before you vote in the EU referendum make sure you know where your local polling station is with these handy links
  
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• Where are the polling stations in Newcastle upon Tyne for the EU referendum?

  23-06-2016 13:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Before you vote in the EU referendum make sure you know where your local polling station is with this handy link
  
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• Sam Johnson: Gateshead sign goalkeeper on season-long loan from Port Vale - BBC News

  23-06-2016 13:51
  
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  Sam Johnson: Gateshead sign goalkeeper on season-long loan from Port Vale
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  Gateshead have signed goalkeeper Sam Johnson on a season-long loan from League One side Port Vale. The 23-year-old spent last season on loan at Halifax Town, helping them to an FA Trophy victory over Grimsby despite being relegated. Johnson has ...
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  Port Vale: Sam Johnson joins Gateshead on loanStoke Sentinel
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• Air ambulance called after man 'hit by a JCB' on Tyneside housing estate

  23-06-2016 13:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Great North Air Ambulance was called after reports a man had been injured on the Riverside Village
  
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• What would happen to foreign nationals living in the UK if we vote to leave the EU?

  23-06-2016 13:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  There has been a lot of speculation over what could happen to people since campaigning began - but how much is true and what is scaremongering?
  
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• Fox hunting group investigated after allegations of animal cruelty

  23-06-2016 13:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Hunting foxes with dogs has been banned for more than a decade, with hunts now allowed to participate in "drag hunting" where an artificial scent is laid for the hounds to track.
  
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• M&S staff in the North East 'worried' about job losses and pay cuts

  23-06-2016 13:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Usdaw is calling for talks with the retail giant, which employs thousands in the region, after bosses announced proposed changes
  
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• Delight as McDonald's pulls out of Kenton drive-thru after 'David and Goliath' battle with residents

  23-06-2016 12:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The fast food giant says changes to Newcastle City Council's planning policy has forced them to withdraw the appeal
  
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• Voters and travellers in London and South East hampered by weather

  23-06-2016 12:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Many of London's roads were affected by localised flooding, including the North Circular, which was closed at Waltham Forest.
  
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• Lindisfarne to kick off this year's Great North 10k Run in Gateshead - ChronicleLive

  23-06-2016 12:40
  
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  Lindisfarne to kick off this year's Great North 10k Run in Gateshead
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  North East music icons Lindisfarne have been announced as honorary starters of this year's Great North 10K, where a record amount of runners have signed up to take part. The band, who saw chart success with Fog on the Tyne and Run For Home, will get ...and more »
  
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• Your dogs at polling stations photos in Newcastle and the North East

  23-06-2016 12:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Send your photos showing a lighter side to the crucial EC referendum
  
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• One for the birds - but can you wing it? Try our lunchtime quiz

  23-06-2016 12:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Test your knowledge of the North East and beyond in our daily quiz - but beware, you're against the clock
  
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• Jo Cox was a proud mother, wife, sister and daughter - she exemplified what a politician should be

  23-06-2016 12:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Writing for ChronicleLive, Chi Onwurah, Labour MP for Newcastle Central, explains the effect Jo Cox's death has had on her and her peers
  
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• How a Brexit could affect Newcastle United and Sunderland's foreign players

  23-06-2016 12:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  If Britain votes to leave the European Union on June 23 it could have implications for both Newcastle United and Sunderland
  
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• Children's services company to be set up separate from council following damning report

  23-06-2016 12:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sunderland City Council's Cabinet agreed to set up the new not-for-profit firm which will employ 700 staff
  
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• Aerial footage shows factory engulfed in flames as firefighters battle Durham blaze for 10 hours

  23-06-2016 12:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Drone footage captured by David Marsden shows the extent of Wednesday night's fire on the South West Industrial Estate in Peterlee
  
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• Man, 49, killed in County Durham motorbike crash

  23-06-2016 11:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A 49-year-old man from Spennymoor was riding along Brusselton Lane in Shildon when the collision happened
  
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