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• Driver charged over Gateshead crash which claimed the life of 17-year-old James Docherty - ChronicleLive

  17-08-2016 22:16
  
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  Driver charged over Gateshead crash which claimed the life of 17-year-old James Docherty
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  A man has been charged following a horror smash which left a 17-year-old dead. James Docherty, of Felling , was pronounced dead at the scene after the collision on Askew Road, Gateshead , at around 4am on Sunday, July 24 - the day after Ladies' Day at ...and more »
  
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• Driver charged over Gateshead crash which claimed the life of 17 ... - ChronicleLive

  17-08-2016 22:16
  
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  Tyrone Quinn, 20, of Felling, has been accused of causing death by dangerous driving and driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs.and more »
  
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• Driver charged over Gateshead crash which claimed the life of 17-year-old James Docherty

  17-08-2016 22:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Tyrone Quinn, 20, of Felling, has been accused of causing death by dangerous driving and driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs
  
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• Best man told groom he had terminal cancer after fleecing pals out of stag do money

  17-08-2016 19:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Martyn Galvin claimed to be organising trips to Prague and York - but the group arrived at Newcastle Airport to find no flights had been booked
  
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• How Gateshead's Paddy McLaughlin has played a big part in club's great start to the season - ChronicleLive

  17-08-2016 19:52
  
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  How Gateshead's Paddy McLaughlin has played a big part in club's great start to the season
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  Former Newcastle United youngster Paddy McLaughlin has found a home over the Tyne at Gateshead - and the Irishman has played a big part in the Tynesiders climbing to second place in the National League. The 25-year-old, who left United 2011 after ...and more »
  
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• Whickham head teacher pays glowing tribute as counsellors are drafted in following week of tragedies

  17-08-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Whickham School, in Gateshead, is in mourning after the death of Liam Oliver - and counsellors will be on hand on A-level results day
  
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• Want to train like an Olympian in Newcastle? Here's our easy guide

  17-08-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Whether its rowing, swimming, riding or running, we can all transform ourselves into Olympic heroes
  
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• Jeremy Corbyn has suddenly become much better at PR - but it took the threat of being sacked first

  17-08-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Labour leader is communicating with the media - but did it take a leadership contest with Owen Smith for him to become good at his job?
  
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• Holy smoke - this 105 year old Gateshead woman had her dream come true thanks to a burly fireman - ChronicleLive

  17-08-2016 19:30
  
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  Holy smoke - this 105 year old Gateshead woman had her dream come true thanks to a burly fireman
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  Sprightly Ivena Smailes wanted just one thing for her 105th birthday - a cake hand delivered by a hunky fireman. And thanks to Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service, that wish came true on Wednesday. Climbing the ladder to her third floor balcony, the ...
  
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• Holy smoke - this 105 year old Gateshead woman had her dream come true thanks to a burly fireman

  17-08-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ivena Smailes wanted one thing for her 105th birthday - a fireman to deliver her cake in style
  
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• Celebrations planned for tiny Northumberland village church's 125th anniversary

  17-08-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The small methodist church at Christon Bank is now 125 years old and a weekend of celebrations has been planned to mark the occasion
  
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• Minstermen hit for 6 at Gateshead - 104.7 Minster FM

  17-08-2016 17:41
  
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  York City's supporters will have that all too familiar sinking feeling after a dismal second half performance against Gateshead which saw them slide to a 6-1 defeat. City had made had made a decent start to life in the National League, they were ...and more »
  
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• Ant and Dec - who are they? Jeremy Corbyn fails to recognise Geordie duo

  17-08-2016 17:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn apologises after failing to recognise Newcastle's most famous exports during leadership debate
  
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• How to buy a used Porsche Cayman

  17-08-2016 17:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Everything you need to know about buying a used Porsche Cayman
  
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• Stressed over A level results day? Psychology expert gives her top tips for keeping calm

  17-08-2016 16:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria University psychology expert Sandy Wolfson offers advice for students, or even parents, who can't keep their minds off results day
  
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• Property experts warn A1 improvements could cause house prices to plummet

  17-08-2016 16:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Highways England is planning to dual the existing single carriageway between Morpeth and Ellingham to improve journey times
  
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• Man in the Big Pink Dress unveils new outfit for Great North Run 2016 - which features 193 flags

  17-08-2016 16:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Fundraiser Colin Plews has taken inspiration from the Great North Run's '2016 Great World Run' campaign for his latest outfit
  
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• Bede's World in Jarrow to reopen under different name eight months after closure

  17-08-2016 16:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The facility, which closed earlier this year amid financial difficulties, is to be reborn and rebranded to give a wider appeal
  
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• Celebrity Big Brother: Marnie Simpson's cousin Sophie Kasaei set to enter house

  17-08-2016 16:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Fellow Geordie Shore star Sophie has been glued to CBB since Marnie entered and now she'll come face to face with her and other housemates
  
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• Geordie Shore's Gaz Beadle holed up in deportation centre after being denied entry to New Zealand

  17-08-2016 15:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  While he's safely home now, Gaz had an unforgettable few days last week after thinking he'd be partying up a storm with co-star Marty McKenna
  
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• Fabricio Coloccini picks up more points than Newcastle this season after being caught speeding

  17-08-2016 14:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The former Newcastle United captain was snapped going 51mph in a 30mph zone near to Newcastle United's training ground
  
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• Plans for X-factor style busking auditions 'put on hold' following public outcry

  17-08-2016 14:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Auditions were due to be held this week to allocate busking permits for Durham city centre but the plans have been shelved
  
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• Is this Consett great-granddad the best Mrs Brown's Boys lookalike yet?

  17-08-2016 14:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Brian Lewins, from Leadgate, County Durham, who looks uncannily like the popular TV character, will be taking part in the Memory Walk in October
  
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• Foul delivery after bag of poo pushed through letterbox in Gosforth High Street

  17-08-2016 14:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police are appealing for help after a bag of dog poo was squeezed through a Newcastle letterbox
  
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• Eldon Square turns 40: Remember when Ant & Dec performed at Our Price?

  17-08-2016 14:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle's famous shopping mall is celebrating its 40th birthday and many famous faces have entertained over the years
  
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• Police want to speak to this man after cash was stolen from a Newcastle supermarket

  17-08-2016 14:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The money had been left on a self-service till in Elswick's Asda before it was stolen and police believe this man can help with their investigation
  
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• What are the A-level grade boundaries this year? Everything you need to know

  17-08-2016 14:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Exam boards have revealed what marks you need for which grades ahead of Thursday's A-level results day
  
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• Bid to bring home paralysed mum who has been stuck in hospital for months after freak accident

  17-08-2016 13:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Rachel Rudd was left paralysed from the neck down after a fall but she cannot be discharged from hospital because she has nowhere to go
  
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• Jobs created in Gateshead after company gets grant from Journal scheme - ChronicleLive

  17-08-2016 13:46
  
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  Jobs created in Gateshead after company gets grant from Journal scheme
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  More than 20 new jobs are being created after a telecoms firm received a grant from the Let's Grow programme. The Diamond Group is expanding to create 21 new jobs in IT, reprographics and telecoms after moving from East Boldon to a new home on ...
  
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• Convicted Sunderland killer Lee Klein remains of the run as manhunt continues

  17-08-2016 13:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police are hunting the 35-year-old who was locked-up for the murder of quiet John Cheal
  
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• Woman dies after falling from Whitley Bay shopping centre roof top car park

  17-08-2016 13:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The woman died after falling from Park View Shopping Centre roof car park on Monday and police have prepared a file for the coroner
  
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• 'A real star in the making': Readers share Amy Tinkler's joy as she wins bronze at Rio Olympics

  17-08-2016 13:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The gymnast from Bishop Auckland took a bronze medal at the Rio Olympics - wowing the judges and Chronicle readers with her performance
  
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• Durham Police hunting six foot boa constrictor after it escaped from owner's home

  17-08-2016 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police say the Cuban boa does not pose a threat to humans - but their advice is not to approach the reptile if you see it
  
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• Three teens charged after alleged Gateshead assault video posted on Facebook - ChronicleLive

  17-08-2016 12:56
  
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  Three teens charged after alleged Gateshead assault video posted on Facebook
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  Three teenagers have been charged after a video showing an alleged assault was posted on Facebook . On Monday, police received a report expressing concern about a video that had appeared on the social media site showing two youths allegedly being ...and more »
  
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• Three teens charged after alleged Gateshead assault video posted ... - ChronicleLive

  17-08-2016 12:56
  
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  Two teen boys aged 16 and 14 and a 15-year-old girl have been charged after a video allegedly showing two youths being assaulted was seen on Facebook.and more »
  
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• Three teens charged after alleged Gateshead assault video posted on Facebook

  17-08-2016 12:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Two teen boys aged 16 and 14 and a 15-year-old girl have been charged after a video allegedly showing two youths being assaulted was seen on Facebook
  
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• Celebrity Big Brother: Marnie Simpson worried she'll cheat on Lewis with Geordie Shore co-star

  17-08-2016 12:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Their romance, or showmance, as some have dubbed it is going strong but has Marnie cast doubts on a future with Lewis outside of the CBB house?
  
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• Why your Newcastle or Sunderland season ticket might be moved to a new seat in 2017/18

  17-08-2016 12:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A mooted new rule could mean some Magpies and Black Cats supporters may have to change their seat next season
  
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• Newcastle city centre pop-in facility opens its doors to local veterans

  17-08-2016 12:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Royal British Legion has joined forces with Combat Stress and can arrange appointments with psychiatric nurses and occupational therapists
  
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• Move over London, the UK has a new cocktail king - and he's from Newcastle

  17-08-2016 12:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Award-winning mixologist Tim Ward won a national cocktail contest in the capital with his twist on the classic Mai Tai drink
  
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• Golfer airlifted to hospital after suffering cardiac arrest during round at Wearside Golf Club

  17-08-2016 12:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 81-year-old collapsed at around 12.25pm on Tuesday as members of the public carried out CPR before paramedics arrived
  
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• Expensive fishing equipment stolen in Gateshead - ITV News

  17-08-2016 10:52
  
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  Expensive fishing equipment stolen in Gateshead
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  Police are appealing for information after thousands of pounds worth of fishing equipment was stolen between June 16 and July 28. Burglars broke into the Moonfleet Angling factory on William Street and stole a number of distinctive 'Yuki' fishing rods ...and more »
  
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• Golden couple Laura Trott and Jason Kenny plan cycling dynasty

  17-08-2016 10:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
   Dynamic duo would rank 13th in nations medal table!
  
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• Hate preacher Anjem Choudary's conviction shows 'room for improvement' in terror law

  17-08-2016 10:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Radical cleric is facing years in jail for drumming up support for IS
  
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• Free outdoor WiFi launched in Newcastle and Gateshead - Digital By Default News

  17-08-2016 09:55
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  Free outdoor WiFi launched in Newcastle and Gateshead
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  Visitors and residents of Newcastle and Gateshead can now connect to free outdoor WiFi following the roll-out of a new scheme. In a partnership between Newcastle City Council and Gateshead Council, as part of the Go Digital Newcastle programme, BT is ...
  
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• South Shields man booted out of his home after he turned it into a cannabis farm

  17-08-2016 09:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Wayne Parkinson, 37, was forced to leave his flat in Vine Street after South Tyneside Council launched eviction proceedings
  
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• Know anyone from Tuvalu, Micronesia or Chad? The Great North Run wants your help

  17-08-2016 09:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Great North Run is looking for runners from each of the 193 United Nations members for this September's run
  
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• Is this Newcastle’s most annoying bottleneck? Watch this bus and car battle and you decide

  17-08-2016 09:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  This dashcam footage captures the moment a car and a bus duel while trying to merge at one of the regions most frustrating bottlenecks
  
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• Charity calls for 'sexting' classes as figures on alleged sex offences in schools are revealed

  17-08-2016 09:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Plan International UK found that there were 104 incidents of alleged sexual offences in school in the North East over four years
  
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• Morning news headlines: Another gold-en night for Team GB in Rio

  17-08-2016 08:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The latest news from Britain and around the worldt
  
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