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• Newcastle pensioner led police on 10-mile car chase despite losing one of his front wheels

  23-09-2016 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gosforth grandfather Michael Watson's car was badly damaged in a crash and a front wheel came off but he refused to stop as sparks flew
  
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• Bright start for Newcastle Racecourse's new floodlit era as 3,500 people attend

  23-09-2016 21:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Friday night's meeting at Newcastle Racecourse marked the first use of the new floodlight system which proved a great success
  
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• Alan Barnes says he will pay Katie Cutler's £6,687 PR bill

  23-09-2016 19:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  He says he wants to sort out the problem that has got 'out of hand' after Katie was threatened with bailiffs
  
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• Community events in the North East: Burlesque, career advice with cakes, children's crafts and more

  23-09-2016 19:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  This week's community events written by you includes Newcastle, Gateshead, South Shields, Washington, North Shields, Durham and more
  
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• 'Why do they do that?' 15 things the older generation ask about young people

  23-09-2016 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We have compiled our list of annoying things the youth of today do. We simply ask Why?
  
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• When it comes to devolution the Conservatives are importing ideas - and doing it badly

  23-09-2016 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Thom Brooks says the idea of metro mayors is a muddled version of American governors
  
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• Ronnie Lambert's Home Newcastle: Hundreds of messages from readers

  23-09-2016 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Our video of Ronnie Lambert's Home Newcastle has been watched tens of thousands of times on our website
  
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• Retiring health chief gives inside track on the NHS after 25 years at the helm of North East care

  23-09-2016 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sir Peter Carr's new autobiography gives an insight into his life in public service - and how it differs now to when he started
  
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• Police emphasise 'no tolerance to hate crime' as anti-refugee T shirts spotted in Newcastle

  23-09-2016 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  T shirts seeming to show refugees being chased with sticks and dogs have been spotted in Newcastle while racist stickers were seen in South Shields
  
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• Meet the Jesmond gardener who could be killed by just one wasp sting

  23-09-2016 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Stings have caused deaths in more than 70% of people with anaphylaxis, most of who did not know they had the condition
  
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• It's wasp season in the North East - what you need to know including the best way to treat a sting

  23-09-2016 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  As September marks the height of wasp season, here is what you need to know about dealing with the pests
  
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• It’s not new mayors the North East needs, but real leaders to step up and get us working together

  23-09-2016 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Paul Benneworth says the North East needs to stake its claim as a proud and self-reliant region
  
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• Three men arrested after alleged lunch time brawl in Newcastle city centre

  23-09-2016 17:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The trio, aged 21, 23 and 31, were taken to custody on suspicion of affray following an alleged incident in the city centre
  
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• Thieves smash into a Durham Co-op in a ram raid to steal booze and cigarettes

  23-09-2016 17:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police say four burglars drove a car into the store on Lowland Road in Brandon in an overnight raid
  
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• Take a tour of grand £750,000 home - which is remarkably different inside than it is out

  23-09-2016 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Spread over three floors, the property near Cleadon boasts an array of luxury features including its own gym and home cinema
  
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• Pervert jailed for 10 years for subjecting young girls to sexual abuse

  23-09-2016 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Alan Ibinson, from Hetton-le-Hole, was convicted of 13 sexual assault charges which left two young girls traumatised
  
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• Meet the former professional footballers nurturing the next generation in Gateshead - ChronicleLive

  23-09-2016 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
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  Meet the former professional footballers nurturing the next generation in Gateshead
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  Football-mad kids are being offered free coaching by ex-professional players thanks to a new sporting scheme. The Kingsmeadow Football Academy, based at the Community School in Dunston, Gateshead, gives students five hours of coaching on the field, ...
  
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• Meet the former professional footballers nurturing the next generation in Gateshead

  23-09-2016 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Kingsmeadow Football Academy in Dunston gives students five hours of coaching alongside classes in sports psychology and nutrition
  
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• How the new £5 note could do something amazing in the North East

  23-09-2016 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Charities in the region are urging people to join in with a viral trend of putting the first of the new fivers to good use
  
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• Durham police officers killed in the line of duty to have streets named after them

  23-09-2016 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Persimmon Homes is naming six streets at the new Aykley Woods development where the former Durham Police headquarters stood for almost 50 years
  
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• Durham Pals who died at the Somme are remembered by riverside memorial

  23-09-2016 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Soldiers from County Durham died fighting at the Somme and are now remembered with a new memorial
  
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• Why are there flags from around the world flying in Newcastle city centre?

  23-09-2016 15:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Colourful flags have sprung up around Newcastle to welcome the thousands of students who flock to Tyneside from around the world
  
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• Celebrating Tyneside's famous Ringtons brand as Google honours the cuppa

  23-09-2016 14:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  On the day we recall tea was first advertised 358 years ago, we celebrate Newcastle's iconic Ringtons brand
  
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• Where are the £5 cash machines in Newcastle? We've mapped out where you can go

  23-09-2016 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  £5 machines can be a life saver when you've got £7 in your account but need to pay for a bus home
  
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• Girl power: This Killingworth family is all about the girls - and there's a lot of them

  23-09-2016 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The birth of Scarlett Graham last September marks the milestone for the close Killingworth family
  
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• A first for England and Wales? Man prosecuted for smoking in a car with a child on A1 in Morpeth

  23-09-2016 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jake Downing was caught by police sparking-up with a youngster in his van on the A1 at Morpeth, Northumberland
  
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• Yeezy does it — readers left baffled as fashion fanatics queue to buy Kanye West trainers

  23-09-2016 13:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A group of about 50 people have gathered outside End, on Grainger street, to grab a pair of the shoes released on Saturday
  
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• Police issue warning after man is filmed leaping between roofs

  23-09-2016 13:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police shared what they said was "alarming footage" on their Facebook page, saying: "We're sure you can see how easily this might have ended in tragedy.
  
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• Aldershot Town vs Gateshead: Pick your starting XI as Shots look to go seven unbeaten - gethampshire.co.uk

  23-09-2016 13:00 via gethampshire.co.uk
  
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  Aldershot Town vs Gateshead: Pick your starting XI as Shots look to go seven unbeaten
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  Gary Waddock's side are looking for their seventh unbeaten game in a row, but who would you pick if you were the gaffer? Share. Get weekly news by email. Pick your XI: Aldershot Town vs Gateshead. Aldershot Town face Gateshead at the EBB Stadium on ...and more »
  
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• Missing North Shields 20-year-old Jade Harris has been found 'safe and well'

  23-09-2016 12:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Concerns were raised for Jade after she was last seen on Tuesday and police appealed for the public's help to find her
  
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• EDL and anti-racism campaigners to hold simultaneous Newcastle city centre protests

  23-09-2016 12:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The demonstrations are to take place in the city centre from 1pm on Saturday and police say they have put plans in place
  
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• Russell Penn: Gateshead sign Carlisle United midfielder - BBC Sport - BBC News

  23-09-2016 12:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
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  Russell Penn: Gateshead sign Carlisle United midfielder - BBC Sport
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  Carlisle United loan midfielder Russell Penn to National League side Gateshead on a one-month deal.
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• Russell Penn: Gateshead sign Carlisle United midfielder - BBC News

  23-09-2016 12:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
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  Russell Penn: Gateshead sign Carlisle United midfielder
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  Carlisle United have loaned midfielder Russell Penn to National League side Gateshead on a one-month deal. Penn, 30, joined the Cumbrians from relegated York City in the summer but has made just two substitute appearances so far this season. He was ...
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• Photo shows 'idiot' youths risking their lives by scaling Gateshead church - ChronicleLive

  23-09-2016 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
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  Photo shows 'idiot' youths risking their lives by scaling Gateshead church
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  Reckless hooligans are risking their lives climbing up a landmark church roof - and causing thousands of pounds of damage. The vicar of St Chad's, in Bensham, Gateshead, has been battling for five years to protect her church from daredevils who have ...
  
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• Photo shows 'idiot' youths risking their lives by scaling Gateshead church

  23-09-2016 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Vandals have been seen clambering up the grade II-listed St Chad's in Bensham, causing extensive damage
  
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• Could a giant collection box shaped like a Greggs pasty be on its way to Newcastle city centre?

  23-09-2016 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The idea was suggested as a way to stop people giving money to beggars, who use the money for drugs or alcohol - council bosses say
  
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• Check out this rap video of young Newcastle eco warriors urging people to respect the planet

  23-09-2016 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  In all 20 youngsters from Broadwood Primary School in Denton Burn have come together to make their musical plea
  
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• Monty Python star Terry Jones diagnosed with dementia

  23-09-2016 11:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Monty Python star Terry Jones has been diagnosed with dementia.
  
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• The X Factor: Samantha Lavery's singing teacher says she has what it takes to be a star

  23-09-2016 11:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Coxhoe teenager Samantha is in action in the Six Chair Challenge this weekend and Julie Miles says she has the ability and work ethic to do well
  
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• FBI 'evaluating' Brad Pitt plane row claims

  23-09-2016 09:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  In a statement, the FBI said allegations involving an "aircraft carrying Mr Brad Pitt and his children" had been referred to the agency.
  
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• Cancer-battler Bradley Lowery rushed to hospital after temperature spike

  23-09-2016 09:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The brave five-year-old was taken to Newcastle's Royal Victoria Infirmary after concerns over his excessive temperature
  
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• 500 million Yahoo users information stolen after a data breach

  23-09-2016 09:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  An investigation is still continuing into the breach, which Yahoo said happened in late 2014.
  
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• This little boy is facing the fight of his life - but he is not giving up

  23-09-2016 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Oliver Shanks cannot sit, roll, crawl or eat - and may never be able to do these things but now he has been nominated for a Chronicle Champions award
  
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• Newcastle City Council's ruling Labour group rule out introducing a congestion charge for the city

  23-09-2016 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The city's controlling Labour group has dismissed suggestions made by the Lib Dems that a congestion charge should be brought in
  
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• The morning news headlines: Theresa May: Troops must be protected from legal system abuse; PM distances herself from Boris Johnson's Brexit lifeline

  23-09-2016 08:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The latest news from Britain and around the world
  
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• Health bosses claim no risk to patients despite moving stroke services out of South Tyneside

  23-09-2016 08:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Stroke care for South Tyneside and Sunderland is to be temporarily centralised at Sunderland Royal Hospital in a bid to tackle staff shortages
  
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• On this day 40 years ago: Explosion at Swan Hunter kills eight workers

  23-09-2016 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Eight died and six were injured working on HMS Glasgow at Swan Hunter's Neptune yard in Walker, Newcastle
  
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• North East nursery schools threatened with closure in cash crisis

  23-09-2016 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Headteachers warn of threats to nursery schools as Durham is named as one of four areas set to be hardest hit
  
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• North East first time buyers are five years younger than they are in London

  23-09-2016 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The average age of first-time buyers in the North East is 29 compared with 34 in the capital
  
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