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• Wallsend attack victim Billy Close looking to future after operation on skull

  12-07-2016 21:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Wallsend teenager Billy Close has metal plates inserted into head to cover two holes left by near-fatal one-punch assault
  
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• Ponteland schools to get two-tier education system despite objection of parents

  12-07-2016 21:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumberland County Council approved plan to switch to a primary and secondary school model starting from 2017
  
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• Darras Hall plan for 1800 home 'garden village' backed by councillors

  12-07-2016 20:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Developer Lugano Property Group wants to build 1,800 new homes on the outskirts of Ponteland
  
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• Newcastle United fan tried to sell drugs to pay for ticket to Liverpool game

  12-07-2016 20:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Liverpool court heard how student fan with 'bright future' caught selling ecstasy at Liverpool's Anfield stadium
  
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• Alnwick estate shocked by Islamophobic graffiti on council cottage

  12-07-2016 19:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The shocking graffiti was left on the empty cottage overnight on Monday leaving the Allerburn Lea estate shocked by the message
  
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• See the rare photos that show an alternative Newcastle and Gateshead in the wilds of Northumberland - ChronicleLive

  12-07-2016 19:31
  
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  See the rare photos that show an alternative Newcastle and Gateshead in the wilds of Northumberland
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  The inhabitants of Newcastle and Gateshead, separated by a river, toiled for years on the building of a reservoir to meet the demand for water from a growing Tyneside population. But life in these particular workers' settlements was a world away from ...
  
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• Want to live in the heart of the countryside? Take a look inside this grand former vicarage

  12-07-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The £1.3m property, at Old Quarrington in Durham, includes a set of stables and has been given a stylish makeover
  
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• See the rare photos that show an alternative Newcastle and Gateshead in the wilds of Northumberland

  12-07-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  More than 100 years ago another Newcastle and Gateshead was born - with villagers living in hutted communities that you've never seen before
  
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• People in Newcastle are the happiest in five years - and here are 7 reasons to be optimistic

  12-07-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  From Newcastle United's Championship hopes to music festivals, there are plenty of things to get you through this summer - despite the weather
  
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• Inspirational bedbound student attends Newcastle University graduation ceremony - on a stretcher

  12-07-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Melanie Hartshorn, who needs surgery in the US, lives her life lying down and in constant pain - but has defied all the odds to finish her degree
  
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• Watch how fire crews saved a trapped deer in woods near Rowlands Gill

  12-07-2016 19:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The roe deer was panicking as she realised she was stuck in a former tank settling site with no access to water
  
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• Mayoress of Sunderland Janice Emerson has died after a short illness

  12-07-2016 18:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Mayor of Sunderland, Alan Emerson, is on compassionate leave and Sunday's Mayor's Civic Church Service has been postponed in light of tragic news
  
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• Helen Bailey disappearance - man arrested on suspicion of murder released on bail

  12-07-2016 18:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A 55-year-old man from Hertfordshire had been arrested on suspicion of murder, disposing of a body and theft
  
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• Newcastle University medics develop method to diagnose mitochondrial disease in just days

  12-07-2016 17:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The breakthrough means families will no longer have to wait months for a diagnosis for their child, and help them plan future pregnancies
  
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• Watch the whole of the Newcastle Naked Bike Ride in three minutes

  12-07-2016 17:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Around 50 cyclists rode through Newcastle and Gateshead last weekend and the whole event was caught on one rider's headcam
  
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• Festival of 50s at Beamish Museum recreates that extraordinary decade

  12-07-2016 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Recall the 1950s era of rock’n’roll, rationing, and petticoats at Beamish Museum from July 14-17
  
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• Newcastle College staff face redundancy as around 100 posts set to be the axed

  12-07-2016 16:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Unions have slammed the timing of the plans, which could see the posts at Newcastle College axed over the summer holidays
  
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• Where does the north of England start? Have your say here with our interactive map

  12-07-2016 16:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ever wondered where other people think the north of England begins? Well we are asking you to show us where you think it starts
  
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• Professional gang stole cigarettes and alcohol worth thousands in Newcastle West End shop heist

  12-07-2016 16:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Raiders smashed through an internal wall to get into a corner shop, ferrying their loot away in vans and leaving a trail of destruction
  
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• Looking better? Whopping 132kg of rubbish cleaned up from Whitley Bay beach

  12-07-2016 16:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A discarded tyre, an old railway sleeper and a craypot were among the rubbish picked up by volunteers during a big clean-up
  
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• 'I want a parliament vote on Brexit': MP Helen Goodman calls for EU exit pledge

  12-07-2016 16:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  North East MP Helen Goodman says the House of Commons should debate and vote on when and how the UK leaves the European Union
  
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• Explained: 15 well-known 'Geordie' words and where they originated

  12-07-2016 16:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Radge, netty, scran, clarty, bairn,spelk and more: 15 North East words explained by a language author
  
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• Theresa May in no hurry to call election despite 'no mandate' criticisms

  12-07-2016 16:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  New Conservative leader set to become Prime Minister on Wednesday
  
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• Police worried about woman who approached little boy in North Shields park

  12-07-2016 16:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Officers want to find the stranger to check on her welfare after an incident involving a three-year-old boy on Monday
  
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• At least 20 killed in head-on train crash in southern Italy

  12-07-2016 15:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  At least two passengers pulled alive from wreckage after two Italian commuter trains collided head-on in southern region of Puglia
  
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• Stealth is the quickest Skoda ever

  12-07-2016 15:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Fly under the radar with the quickest Skoda ever produced
  
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• Man arrested after woman allegedly punched on plush Tynemouth street

  12-07-2016 14:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police are probing the alleged assault, which happened early on Saturday morning over the weekend of the Mouth of the Tyne Festival
  
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• Adam Johnson will fight appeal rejection, say lawyers - so what happens next?

  12-07-2016 14:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The shamed footballer's application to appeal against his conviction for kissing and grooming a 15-year-old was denied by a judge
  
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• Library campaigners beg Gateshead Council bosses not to close the book on 'lifeline' service - ChronicleLive

  12-07-2016 14:39
  
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  Library campaigners beg Gateshead Council bosses not to close the book on 'lifeline' service
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  Community facilities in Whickham, Crawcrook, Pelaw, Felling, Rowlands Gill and the Mobile Library are all at risk as cash-strapped Gateshead Council tries to make savings. In addition to the potential closures, the proposals could also result in the ...
  
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• Library campaigners beg Gateshead Council bosses not to close the book on 'lifeline' service

  12-07-2016 14:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gateshead Council's cabinet has approved plans that could place six libraries across the borough under threat of closure
  
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• Outrage after Northumberland cottage covered in Islamophobic graffiti

  12-07-2016 14:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The cottage in Allerburn Lea, Alnwick, was vandalised with the graffiti and council workers were quick to get it removed
  
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• Durham Police boss vows to focus on victims of crimes after rise in incidents

  12-07-2016 14:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The force has seen an 11% rise in 'victim based crimes' in the past year and Police and Crime Commissioner Ron Hogg has vowed to focus more on victims
  
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• Gateshead woman missing - ITV News

  12-07-2016 13:54
  
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  Sandra Oni, 21, from Dunston in Gateshead, was last seen around 6.30pm on Friday, July 8 in Newcastle city centre. She is just over 5ft, has black hair - that was tied in two ponytails - and has brown eyes. She was wearing an orange top, white trousers ...
  
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• Gateshead FC duo set to make their debuts in friendly clash at Berwick Rangers - ChronicleLive

  12-07-2016 13:35
  
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  Gateshead FC duo set to make their debuts in friendly clash at Berwick Rangers
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  Former Wrexham pair Manny Smith and Jamal Fyfield will make their belated Gateshead debut at Berwick Rangers tonight. The experienced defenders missed the Heed's opening two pre-season friendly wins at Dunston UTS and Blyth Spartans through ...
  
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• Road Test: Volkswagen CC

  12-07-2016 13:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Driving VW’s comfort coupé
  
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• Watch video of police officers dancing at the Mouth of the Tyne Festival that went viral

  12-07-2016 13:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Northumbria Police officers couldn't resist busting a move as Lulu took to the stage at Tynemouth Priory
  
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• Your charity news in the North East: Food bank donations, 5k obstacle course, helping heroes around the world and more

  12-07-2016 12:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Charity news written by you
  for week beginning July 11 includes Gateshead, Newcastle, Sunderland and Howdon
  
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• Luxury Gateshead flat destroyed by early-morning fire as people are forced to evacuate - ChronicleLive

  12-07-2016 12:41
  
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  Luxury Gateshead flat destroyed by early-morning fire as people are forced to evacuate
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  A fire has destroyed a flat in the Staiths in Gateshead after tearing through the kitchen in the early hours of the morning. People living in the block of flats managed to escape the Staiths Building, but one person was taken to hospital after ...and more »
  
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• Luxury Gateshead flat destroyed by early-morning fire as people are forced to evacuate

  12-07-2016 12:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A kitchen fire destroyed a fifth floor flat in the Staiths, in Gateshead, in the early hours of Tuesday morning
  
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• Revealed: How much your council is paying celebrities to make guest appearances

  12-07-2016 12:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Famous faces were paid by North East councils to perform at music festivals, turn on Christmas lights and host events such as award ceremonies
  
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• Man appears in court over Easter Sunday attack at Jesmond bar

  12-07-2016 12:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Joseph Charles King, from Liverpool, is accused of attacking another reveller at As You Like It on Easter bank holiday Sunday
  
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• Man appears in court over Easter bank holiday attack at Jesmond bar

  12-07-2016 12:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Joseph Charles King, from Liverpool, is accused of attacking another reveller at As You Like It on Easter bank holiday Sunday
  
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• E-cigarettes banned from major stations - but what does it mean for Newcastle Central Station?

  12-07-2016 12:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  While it is illegal to smoke in an enclosed space, e-cigarettes are not legally banned as they produce a vapour rather than smoke
  
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• Northumberland council meeting LIVE: Decision being made on 1,800 new homes

  12-07-2016 11:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Controversial plans to build 1,800 new homes near Darras Hall and extend the age ranges at Ponteland schools are to be decided by councillors
  
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• Former footballer Adam Johnson loses appeal against child sex offences conviction

  12-07-2016 11:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Former England player was sentenced to six years in prison in March
  
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• Gateshead manager Neil Aspin looking to bring a second goalkeeper in this summer - ChronicleLive

  12-07-2016 09:36
  
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  Gateshead manager Neil Aspin looking to bring a second goalkeeper in this summer
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  The Tynesiders have already brought in Port Vale keeper Sam Johnson on a season-long loan and also have teenager Shaun MacDonald at the club. Last season's No 1 Sam Russell had his contract paid up recently and rejoined former Darlington manager ...
  
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• What are Theresa May's plans for when she becomes Prime Minister? Here's what you can expect

  12-07-2016 09:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Theresa May has already set out many of her plans for when she becomes Prime Minister this week
  
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• Tyne Dock ship surveyors to keep jobs despite South Shields office closure plan

  12-07-2016 09:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Maritime & Coastguard Agency has announced it will close four offices including the Tyne marine office where ship inspectors are based
  
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• Photos show how Boldon beauty spot was marred by dumped rubbish

  12-07-2016 09:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A large amount of waste was found dumped at Boldon Nature Reserve as well as Boldon allotments
  
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• Morning news headlines: last cabinet for Cameron as Theresa May prepares her top team; Jeremy Corbyn leadership row may end up in court

  12-07-2016 09:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The latest news from around Britain and the world
  
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