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• Newcastle Fiesta gets off the ground to kick off fun-filled weekend on the Town Moor

  05-08-2016 22:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle Fiesta brings hot attractions to Town Moor during celebration of 800 years of history
  
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• Two teenage girls rescued after they were caught by rip tide off Tynemouth coast

  05-08-2016 21:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Praise for lifeguards who saved teenagers in trouble after swimming beyond safety markers in Tynemouth
  
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• Gateshead hot hatch racer jailed for killing fellow driver after the pair crashed - Daily Mail

  05-08-2016 21:26
  
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  Gateshead hot hatch racer jailed for killing fellow driver after the pair crashed
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  A man has been jailed for five-and-a-half years for causing the death of a driver he was racing at speeds of up to 125mph near the Angel of the North. Mohammed Abdul-Wahid was driving his VW Golf south on the A1 through Gateshead alongside Ryan ...and more »
  
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• The Hinkley saga exemplifies the failings of decades of British industrial policy

  05-08-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Kate Thick says Britain needs a new approach, one that aims to maximise the welfare of its citizens
  
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• 'The condition has a life expectancy of six years - we are just taking it one day at a time'

  05-08-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Three-year-old Maisie Barrass has been diagnosed with a rare condition which there is no cure for and is facing the fight of her life
  
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• See inside £3m Newcastle mansion, with its own New York-style cocktail bar and kitchen to die for

  05-08-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  This 1930s detached home on the outskirts of the city comes with its own unique charms and a kitchen which stretches the length of the property
  
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• Meet the football prodigy heading for a once-in-a-lifetime trip to the home of AC Milan

  05-08-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Rhiannon Mallaburn will get the chance to play at the San Siro in Italy after catching the eye of the AC Milan coaches
  
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• How a centuries old tradition has inspired a new two day festival

  05-08-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Alston Moor Historical Society will host the celebration of the lead mining industry at a two-day event 
  
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• Police believe taxi driver could be key witness in sex assault investigation

  05-08-2016 18:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A taxi driver passed on information to a colleague after teenager was sexually assaulted in Sunderland
  
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• Footage released showing 124mph race which led to Ryan Charlton's death as killer driver is jailed

  05-08-2016 18:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Mohammed Abdul-Wahid has been jailed for five-and-a-half years for causing death by dangerous driving, failing to stop and drugs charges
  
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• Nissan predicts huge increase in the number of EV charging stations

  05-08-2016 18:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Infrastructure growth will reflect big year on year hike in UK sales of electric vehicles
  
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• Celebrity Big Brother: Marnie Simpson and Aubrey O'Day clash in bedroom spat

  05-08-2016 17:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Danity Kane star Aubrey rubs Geordie Shore's Marnie up the wrong way in scenes set to air on Friday night's Celebrity Big Brother
  
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• Extra patrols in Sunderland after woman who left nightclub with two men is sexually assaulted

  05-08-2016 17:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police have released a description and a CCTV image of men they wish to speak to
  
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• From a daylight stabbing to an acid attack - can you help police solve these violent crimes?

  05-08-2016 16:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Witnesses to stabbings, robberies and home raids are still being sought as police investigate offences that took place across the North East in July
  
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• Changing face of Newcastle in picture postcards from the 1950s to the 1980s

  05-08-2016 16:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle's Grainger Street, Northumberland Street, the Tyne and more in post-war picture postcards
  
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• Former Northumbria Police employee Denise Aubrey loses unfair dismissal claim against force

  05-08-2016 16:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ms Aubrey claimed Northumbria Police force unfairly dismissed her, citing claims of sexual discrimination - but a tribunal found against her
  
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• Sunderland world record breastfeeding attempt to give mums confidence

  05-08-2016 16:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dozens of mums took part in the world record breastfeeding attempt in Sunderland's Keel Square
  
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• Watch: Honda Civic Type-R v Renault Megane 275 Cup-S

  05-08-2016 16:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Are you analogue or digital? Whichever motoring philosophy you sign up to, you’ll find something to get excited about in the Honda Civic Type R and Renault Megane 275 Cup-S.
  
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• Long-term test: Bentley Continental GT – off-roaded…Long-term test: Bentley Continental GT – off-roaded…

  05-08-2016 15:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A saturated car park and a mud-covered emergency exit leave us no choice but to do something most people would consider certifiably insane
  
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• Two more arrested in connection with death of Andrew Keenan in Wallsend

  05-08-2016 15:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A total of four people have now been questioned over the death of 28-year-old Andrew Keenan, which police say is unexplained
  
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• Newcastle Falcons' star accused of 'Tinder rape' left red marks on woman's neck, court told

  05-08-2016 15:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Zach Kibirige denies allegations as alleged victim gives evidence claiming Tinder date turned to rape
  
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• 'I saw a car sticking out of the house': Stolen car crashed into pensioner's Byker home

  05-08-2016 15:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  On the same day a car crashed into a home in Dudley, a stolen car smashed into David Rowell's home in Byker and went through his kitchen windows
  
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• Police launch manhunt after a woman is knocked down in Wallsend hit and run

  05-08-2016 15:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The woman was left with serious injuries after being struck down in Wallsend in the early hours of Friday morning
  
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• Zika virus: What are the symptoms and where should I avoid going on holiday?

  05-08-2016 14:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The unprecedented outbreak of the mosquito-borne disease is causing fear across the world, and here's what you need to know
  
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• Protesters set to demonstrate outside Newcastle Byron burger restaurant following London raids

  05-08-2016 14:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The restaurant has been criticised for allegedly organising fake training days to entrap illegally employed migrant workers in London
  
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• Manslaughter charge after 21-year-old Washington man dies on holiday in Rome

  05-08-2016 14:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Corey Atkinson, 21, from Washington, died in Italy last April after being knocked down by a car while crossing the Cesco Baseggio
  
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• 19-year-old arrested in Durham after three-day manhunt sparked by death of Dale Arnold

  05-08-2016 14:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dale Arnold's death sparked a county-wide manhunt after he suffered stab injuries in Kelloe, County Durham
  
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• Celebrity Big Brother: Gaz Beadle has a go at Marnie Simpson but wants her to win

  05-08-2016 14:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gaz criticized his Geordie Shore co-star for kissing two of her housemates, despite being close with Aaron Chalmers before CBB started
  
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• Former residential home owner left with £200,000 bill after vandals go on wrecking spree

  05-08-2016 13:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police say the cost of stolen copper together with the damage caused to a former care home in Northumberland cost around £200,000
  
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• It's Queen Victoria's secret as her stockings are to be sold in Newcastle

  05-08-2016 13:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Garments worn by the former monarch are to be sold at Newcastle auction house Anderson and Garland
  
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• Washington woman jailed after horrific pub glassing attack left victim scarred

  05-08-2016 13:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Victim Charlene McDonald suffered facial injuries including cuts to her eyes and nose, her lips and forehead in the assault
  
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• Blaydon Bridge: Road closures in place over the weekend as repair work continues

  05-08-2016 13:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The bridge over the A695 Blaydon Highway was seriously damaged and close to collapse after it was hit by a HGV on Wednesday
  
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• Blaydon Bridge: Road closures in place as police bid to track down smash-and-dash wagon

  05-08-2016 13:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The bridge over the A695 Blaydon Highway was seriously damaged and close to collapse after it was hit by a HGV on Wednesday
  
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• Protests around UK as Black Lives Matter protest halts Heathrow traffic

  05-08-2016 13:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Campaign group commemorate fifth anniversary of death of Mark Duggan who was shot by police, sparking nationwide riots
  
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• 'Hand yourself in' - Durham detectives in message to Kelloe murder suspect after stabbing

  05-08-2016 12:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Durham Police say the suspect is still at large as hunt for Durham murder suspect enters third day
  
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• Blaydon footbridge: When will it reopen and why are the police involved?

  05-08-2016 12:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We get Gateshead Council to answer questions following the Blaydon footbridge collapse earlier this week
  
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• Apply for a residency with Sage Gateshead - M Magazine

  05-08-2016 12:41
  
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  Apply for a residency with Sage Gateshead
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  The Sage Gateshead is launching its Sage Summer Studio to new artists, musicians and songwriters to help them develop new work. According to the Sage, this new initiative is aimed being creativity led rather than a simple rehearsal. The space is aimed ...
  
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• See the workings of the Swing Bridge, as we go behind the scenes of Newcastle's engineering marvel

  05-08-2016 12:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Swing Bridge is the second oldest crossing on the Tyne having stood in place since 1876 - but few know its history or how it really operates
  
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• Reopening of Tyne Pedestrian and Cycle Tunnel delayed again following £6.9m revamp

  05-08-2016 12:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The tunnel was closed in May 2013 with a view to opening at the end of 2015 - but delays mean its return could be years off
  
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• Booze ban on early morning Jet2 flights out of Newcastle Airport - here's what you think

  05-08-2016 12:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Budget airline Jet2 has taken the step in a bid to tackle abusive and disruptive behaviour, in the wake of concerns over 24-hour boozing at airports
  
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• Jeremy Corbyn and Owen Smith go head-to-head at Labour leadership debate

  05-08-2016 12:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  In an often fiery exchange, Mr Corbyn hit back, blaming Mr Smith and others for undermining party unity when they quit the shadow cabinet in protest at his leadership.
  
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• Rio crosses it fingers ahead of Olympic Games opening ceremony

  05-08-2016 11:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Millions of viewers around the globe  are expected to tune in and watch the three-hour extravaganza at the famous Maracana stadium
  
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• Concern for Wallsend teenager Chloe Kidd who has been missing since Sunday

  05-08-2016 10:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Chloe Kidd, 15, of Norfolk Gardens in Wallsend has been missing since Sunday and police would like your help to find her
  
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• Morning news headlines: Doubts over child sex abuse inquiry as Dame Lowell Goddard in third head to quit; Tory Lords majority as David Cameron's resignation honours list rewards allies

  05-08-2016 09:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The latest news from Britain and around the world
  
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• It's an honour to captain Gateshead FC - new Tynesiders skipper relishing challenge - ChronicleLive

  05-08-2016 09:31
  
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  It's an honour to captain Gateshead FC - new Tynesiders skipper relishing challenge
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  New Gateshead captain Liam Hogan is determined to see the Heed hit the ground running when the new National League season begins tomorrow. Hogan is one of 15 new signings at Gateshead who take on Chester at the International Stadium - the first of ...
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• Chester FC A-Team ready for Gateshead - LeaderLive

  05-08-2016 09:31
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  Chester FC A-Team ready for Gateshead
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  The strike duo of James Alabi and James Akintunde are out to make a big impact against the Tynesiders in the opening match of the season. Alabi, who netted four first half goals in last season's 8-2 home league win against Aldershot, admitted he and ...and more »
  
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• Search for record-breaking South Shields bowler's family a century on from legendary match

  05-08-2016 09:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Cricketers want to find Harry McAndrew's family and reunite them with the cricket balls he used to gain a place in local sporting history
  
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• North East has seen one of biggest rises in hate crime convictions

  05-08-2016 09:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Solicitor General visits Newcastle to discuss how to tackle problem but says figures show more confidence from victims and more success
  
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• Families face distressing wait for justice after 'technical issue' halts pub paedophile's sentencing

  05-08-2016 09:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Durham Police Crime Commisioner Ron Hogg said more needs to be done to prevent distressing delays in the criminal justice system
  
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• Gateshead v Chester FC: Everything you need to know - ChesterChronicle.co.uk

  05-08-2016 09:01
  
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  Gateshead v Chester FC: Everything you need to know
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  Blues boss Jon McCarthy remains hopeful that he will have a fully fit squad to take on the Heed. Central defender Ross Killock returned to training this week following a hamstring injury and has missed a large chunk of pre-season but may be in ...
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