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• UKIP leadership hopeful Lisa Duffy defends her call for ban on Muslim veils in public places

  08-08-2016 22:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Lisa Duffy outlined her policies for the UKIP party at her first hustings held at the Marriot Hotel in Gateshead on Monday
  
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• Newcastle Falcons star accused of rape is a loving and caring man, court hears

  08-08-2016 21:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle Falcons player Zach Kibirige is on trial at Newcastle Crown Court accused of raping a girl he met on the Tinder app
  
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• Crash on Cowpen Road in Blyth sparks major emergency services operation

  08-08-2016 20:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police, ambulance and the Great North Air Ambulance crews were called to Cowpen Road, near the ASDA, at just before 6pm on Monday
  
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• Family of one punch victim 'shocked' after second inquest fails to link death with attack

  08-08-2016 19:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Kristian Thompson died ten months after suffering brain damage in a Consett nightclub assault
  
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• Tales of young lives lost emerge from the latest North East war memorials to be listed

  08-08-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Seven of the newly-listed memorials are in Northumberland, including a memorial at Chatton
  
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• Paralympian Stephen Miller appeals for help to make Rio dream possible for his coach - mother Ros

  08-08-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
   Gold medal-winning champion thrower from Cramlington, Stephen Miller launches campaign to fly his mum to Rio Paralympics
  
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• Labour leadership hopeful Owen Smith pledges to 'stamp out' abuse in the party

  08-08-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Female MPs have described an increase in rape threats, death threats and other incidents since the death of Jo Cox in June
  
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• Labour leadership fight - I'm watching it 'through tears' says North East MP

  08-08-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Washington and Sunderland West MP Sharon Hodgson made her comments after High Court ruling on leadership voting
  
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• Durham farmer preparing to host Sheep Olympics as Rio 2016 gets into full swing

  08-08-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Durham shepherd Richard Darlington is bringing the Olympic spirit to Hall Hill Farm this weekend with his flock of star athletes
  
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• Brawl breaks out at Oasis gig at the Riverside in Newcastle in 1994

  08-08-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Football-related banter between the band and the Newcastle United fans caused an audience member to invade the stage
  
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• The ten best Motability 2016 cars

  08-08-2016 18:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Eligible for a small Motability car, but not sure which one is best? Here’s our top ten, none of which cost more than the weekly allowance
  
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• Watch North Shields fisherman get snared in the nets of paedophile hunters Dark Justice

  08-08-2016 18:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Bradley Masterson thought he was meeting a 13-year-old girl in Newcastle city centre but he had been duped by Dark Justice
  
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• 'Jeremy you are not a leader' - Labour hopeful Owen Smith issues blistering attack on Corbyn

  08-08-2016 18:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  In a key note speech in Newcastle Mr Smith laid out his vision for the Labour Party and Britain, he also took a swipe at his former boss
  
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• Jimmy Prout murder: Two women deny killing North Shields dad

  08-08-2016 17:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Three women and a man are now accused of murdering Jimmy Prout, whose body was found on land near the Tyne Tunnel
  
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• Fire crews battle blaze beneath King Edward Bridge in Gateshead - ChronicleLive

  08-08-2016 17:28
  
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  Fire crews battle blaze beneath King Edward Bridge in Gateshead
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  Smoke could be seen billowing from below the bridge as trains approached, after the illegally-abandoned appliances burst into flames. At least four fridge freezers were abandoned in the trees on the Gateshead side of the river, which proved dangerous ...
  
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• First Drive: 2016 Lexus GS F

  08-08-2016 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Can this Lexus make up for a lack of outright power?
  
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• Moggy mystery dating back to the 1930s revealed to mark International Cat Day

  08-08-2016 16:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Staff at South Shields Museum have shared pictures of a mysterious cat taken in a Tyneside home in the 1930s
  
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• Little Wallsend lad awaiting FIFTH heart operation - but his family aren't letting it beat them

  08-08-2016 16:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Three generations of the Scott family will run the Great North Run to race money for CHUF in the name of nine-year-old Harry White
  
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• Gateshead FC eyeing top spot after seeing off Chester in opening game - ChronicleLive

  08-08-2016 16:30
  
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  Gateshead FC eyeing top spot after seeing off Chester in opening game
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  Gateshead will be looking to maintain their lofty status in the National League in their game with Southport (Tuesday, 7.45pm). The Tynesiders started the new season in style with a 3-0 win over Chester at the International Stadium to leave Neil Aspin ...and more »
  
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• Gateshead FC eyeing top spot after seeing off Chester in opening ... - ChronicleLive

  08-08-2016 16:30
  
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  Gateshead FC eyeing top spot after seeing off Chester in opening ...
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  Neil Aspin's new look Gateshead side looking to continue their fine form as they head North-West to face Southport.and more »
  
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• Temperature set to rise above 30C next week as heatwave hopes rise

  08-08-2016 16:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Hot air from the south will push the weather above the usual average for August -
  
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• Car flipped onto its roof following Coast Road crash near Heaton

  08-08-2016 16:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A car was flipped in a lunchtime crash on the Coast Road, but thankfully no-one was seriously hurt in the collision
  
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• Golf GTI Clubsport S now sold out

  08-08-2016 15:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Every UK example of VW’s Nurburgring record-breaker has been spoken for
  
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• Fire crews battle blaze beneath King Edward Bridge in Gateshead

  08-08-2016 15:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Trains on the East Coast Mainline had to drive through clouds of smoke near Newcastle Central Station — but there were no delays
  
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• Newcastle Falcons player Zach Kibirige insists he respects women as he takes the stand in rape trial

  08-08-2016 15:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle Falcons player Zach Kibirige is on trial at Newcastle Crown Court accused of raping a girl he met on the Tinder app
  
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• Work on Berwick Infirmary's £25m modernisation to be delayed until autumn

  08-08-2016 14:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Plans had been due to be finalised in the coming weeks and upgrade work was expected to begin during the summer of 2017
  
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• Twitter troll tells disabled Danny Dyer fan: 'I hope you get cancer'

  08-08-2016 14:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Cramlington teen Hayley Harbottle - who cannot even smile due to a rare condition - considered taking her own life before vowing to beat the bullies
  
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• North survey reveals red squirrels sighted in more areas than grey

  08-08-2016 14:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Red Squirrels Northern England (RSNE) has released the results of its fifth annual survey which revealed red squirrels at more sites than greys
  
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• Newcastle nightlife: 45 photos of weekend fun at city clubs & bars

  08-08-2016 14:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Take a look at our video and gallery from city nightspots including Players, Gotham, The Mushroom and more
  
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• Blue House Roundabout controversy: we put your concerns to the council and here's what they said

  08-08-2016 14:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  With worries raised about the scale of plans, the impact on the Town Moor and many more issues, we put some of the most-asked questions to planners
  
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• Kelloe death: Teenager in court accused of murdering Dale Arnold in alleged village attack

  08-08-2016 13:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Josh Johnson, 19, appeared before magistrates today accused of murdering Dale Arnold in Kelloe, County Durham
  
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• 'Please don't mess up our beautiful city' - your reaction as Newcastle bin chaos continues

  08-08-2016 12:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  After opposition leaders attacked Newcastle City Council over waste collection, readers share their experiences of the city's bin problems
  
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• Loved ones of Stanley murder victim Susan Carr devastated that killer could soon be free

  08-08-2016 12:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Family launch fight to prevent Peter Killeen, who stabbed Susan 70 times, from returning to their neighbourhood on release from prison
  
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• New Labour members win High Court battle and will be able to vote in leadership election

  08-08-2016 12:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Labour's ruling NEC initially decided anyone who joined the party after January 12 would be barred
  
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• Woman's phone hurled into traffic on the A19 after lorry driver's hit and run

  08-08-2016 12:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The woman had tried to take a picture of the crash, but someone got out the lorry and threw her mobile into traffic before fleeing the scene
  
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• What Metro bosses are doing to prevent a repeat of last year's Great North Run chaos

  08-08-2016 09:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Metro operators have said new 'Disneyland' tactics will be employed when runners and loved ones attempt to get back from South Shields
  
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• Kirknewton Festival of Archaeology is back - showcasing Northumberland National Park scenery

  08-08-2016 09:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The third Kirknewton Festival of Archaeology and Walking will focus on the north of the park on the edge of the Cheviot Hills
  
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• How to spot skimming devices on cash machines - and what to do if you've been scammed

  08-08-2016 09:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  After fake card readers were found at cashpoints in Gateshead, we've put together a guide to help you protect your money from fraudsters
  
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• Man to appear in court charged with attempted murder after alleged stabbing in Stanley

  08-08-2016 09:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 29-year old man is also accused of false imprisonment following an alleged domestic incident on Saturday in Park Road
  
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• Adam Peaty's Olympic nan 'goes ballistic' as grandson smashes world record to grab gold

  08-08-2016 08:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  21-year-old grabs Team GB's first gold medal of the 2016 Olympics by storming men's 100 metres breaststroke
  
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• Civic - and family - pride for Newcastle Mayor who enjoys honour of carriage ride, just like dad

  08-08-2016 08:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Parade sees Coun Hazel Stephenson in same horse-drawn carriage used by late father when he was Mayor
  
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• Morning news headlines: Christopher Biggins to visit Auschwitz after CBB Holocaust 'joke'

  08-08-2016 08:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
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• SUN 14: North East news LIVE: Latest breaking news, sport, weather, traffic and travel

  08-08-2016 07:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Chronicle's live breaking news service including Sunday's traffic, travel, weather, sport and more covering Newcastle and the North East
  
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• FRI 12: North East news LIVE: Latest breaking news, sport, weather, traffic and travel

  08-08-2016 07:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Chronicle's live breaking news service including Friday's traffic, travel, weather, sport and more covering Newcastle and the North East
  
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• WED 10: North East news LIVE: Latest breaking news, sport, weather, traffic and travel

  08-08-2016 07:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Chronicle's live breaking news service including Wednesday's traffic, travel, weather, sport and more covering Newcastle and the North East
  
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• THUR 11: North East news LIVE: Latest breaking news, sport, weather, traffic and travel

  08-08-2016 07:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Chronicle's live breaking news service including Thursday's traffic, travel, weather, sport and more covering Newcastle and the North East
  
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• TUE 9: North East news LIVE: Latest breaking news, sport, weather, traffic and travel

  08-08-2016 07:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Chronicle's live breaking news service including Tuesday's traffic, travel, weather, sport and more covering Newcastle and the North East
  
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• North East news LIVE: Man charged with attempted murder; plus latest breaking news

  08-08-2016 07:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Chronicle's live breaking news service including Monday's traffic, travel, weather, sport and more covering Newcastle and the North East
  
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• North East news LIVE: Man charged with attempted murder; Fire under the train tracks near Newcastle Central

  08-08-2016 07:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Chronicle's live breaking news service including Monday's traffic, travel, weather, sport and more covering Newcastle and the North East
  
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• North East news LIVE: Man charged with attempted murder after woman stabbed in Stanley

  08-08-2016 07:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Chronicle's live breaking news service including Monday's traffic, travel, weather, sport and more covering Newcastle and the North East
  
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