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• Northumbria Police boss Vera Baird made a Dame in New Year's Honours list

  30-12-2016 23:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria PCC Vera Baird QC has received one of the country's highest honours, become a Dame in the 2017 New Year Honours list
  
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• Newcastle basketball legend Fab Flournoy named on 2017 New Year's Honours list

  30-12-2016 23:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Basketball player/coach Fabulous Flournoy tells how he was shocked to get a call from a representative of her majesty the Queen
  
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• New Years Honours: How a Northumberland grandmother is changing lives in the West Bank

  30-12-2016 23:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We highlight the work of just one of the many good-hearted North East heroes honoured for their charitable work this year
  
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• New Year's Honours 2017: The famous names from sport and entertainment who made the list

  30-12-2016 23:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  These are some of the famous names who've become knights and dames this year — and one celeb who caused controversy by spilling the beans
  
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• New Year's Honours 2017: all the North East names in this year's list

  30-12-2016 23:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  From community stalwarts to business leaders the region has once again shone in the New Year Honours list
  
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• Bruce Shepherd gets OBE in New Year's Honours list: 'Creating jobs - if I’m proud of anything, it’s that'

  30-12-2016 23:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Bruce Shepherd, the brother of former Newcastle United chairman Freddy, has received an OBE for services to the offshore sector
  
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• Watch as Newcastle United fans hold minutes applause for alleged stabbing victim

  30-12-2016 22:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Fans at the game clapped during the 19th minute in memory of Owen Kerry, who was stabbed on Christmas Eve
  
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• Snow White pantomime cast follow the lead of Scotty T and quit in row over money

  30-12-2016 21:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Geordie Shore star sensationally quit his role as the Prince in Snow White - and the rest of the cast have now followed suit
  
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• Donations total almost £15,000 in memory of mum of miracle triplets who died suddenly

  30-12-2016 19:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Friends of popular mum Rachel Park were quick to set up a just giving page to raise funds for her bereaved family
  
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• The Halcyon's Mark Benton talks about his role in ITV's new period drama

  30-12-2016 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The North East actor was delighted to fulfil his ambition to do a costume piece in this lavish eight-part series, set during World War Two
  
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• Meet the Sunderland war hero who spent two months stranded behind enemy lines

  30-12-2016 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Claude Ridley was a squadron leader aged 19 and flew daring missions during the First World War
  
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• Highthorn open cast mine campaigners launch £10,000 fundraising bid ahead of inquiry

  30-12-2016 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The campaign group Save Druridge is mounting a legal challenge against plans for an open cast coal mine near Druridge Bay
  
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• From Lucozade to the Great North Run: 13 gifts the North East gave the world

  30-12-2016 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Read the second part of our festive feature about how creative North East folk have helped changed the world
  
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• A flat for £4,000? Cheapest property sales for 2016 in the North East revealed

  30-12-2016 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Figures from the Land Registry reveal all property sales until October, and six homes were sold for £10,000 or less.
  
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• Jesmond Road heist: Raiders cut through a wall to snatch cash machine

  30-12-2016 18:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The smell of smoke filled the air on Jesmond Road as police scoured the scene for evidence
  
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• 15 fascinating images of the Wear's shipbuilding heritage

  30-12-2016 18:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Thanks to Tyne & Wear Archives we can bring you this series of fascinating images, depicting North East ships, workers, and shipyards between 1947 and 1978
  
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• Supermarket Aldi recalls frozen tikka king prawns in salmonella scare

  30-12-2016 18:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  You are at risk if you bought the product from stores in Berwick, Northumberland and Scotland
  
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• A1 crash: Woman taken to hospital after pile-up near Washington Services

  30-12-2016 17:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Three cars crashed on the A1 heading northbound, causing delays to Friday afternoon traffic heading towards Gateshead and Newcastle
  
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• How 19 Tyneside men were killed in a New Year's Eve tragedy 100 years ago

  30-12-2016 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  When the pilot cutter Protector hit a World War I mine at the mouth of the Tyne, all 19 men on board were killed
  
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• Fears raised over 'undesirables' loitering in Byker, as application for new bar is submitted

  30-12-2016 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle's licensing bosses are set to consider an application to convert the old Post Office on Shields Road into a bar
  
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• 'Do not force another family to face life without a loved one' daughter of drink drive victim's plea

  30-12-2016 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dad Gavin Bolam was killed by Allan Denis Hale and now daughters Kelly and Abby are urging drivers to act responsibly this New Year
  
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• Consett referee Mark Clattenburg tempted by move to Chinese Super League

  30-12-2016 16:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The top rated official said he would consider joining the lucrative exodus to the Far East
  
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• Dry January 2017: Everything you need to know about the sober stint

  30-12-2016 16:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Fancy saving a bit of money and giving your body a rest after some obligatory festive over indulgence? Look no further
  
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• Four down, six to go: Can you help police catch remaining most wanted suspects?

  30-12-2016 15:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police 'will not stop' until the remaining suspects on Tyneside's most wanted list are captured
  
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• What will the weather be like in Newcastle on New Year's Eve?

  30-12-2016 14:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  If you're busy making plans for New Year's Eve then you might find our weather forecast useful for deciding what to do
  
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• Northumberland National Park lost almost £1m in Government funding

  30-12-2016 14:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Latest figures show the park's Government funding has been slashed from £3.3m to £2.5m in the last five years
  
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• Who was convicted at South Tyneside Magistrates' Court between December 9 & 13?

  30-12-2016 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A fraudster who tried to cash a fake cheque and a man in charge of a dog, which was dangerously out of control, were among the cases heard
  
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• The 1976 festive season: The way we were in the North East 40 years ago

  30-12-2016 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  What were we all up to during the Christmas and New Year of 1976? We turn the clock back 40 years
  
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• 'I thought, how can I manage my life in the war?' Syrian refugee Muzoon Almellehan on her homeland

  30-12-2016 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Teen education activist Muzoon Almellehan spoke as Kenton school, where she studies, received an award for welcoming refugees
  
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• How the North East's rivers are becoming more fish friendly

  30-12-2016 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Fish passes have been completed at a number of sites in the North East in a bid to make spawning easier
  
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• A1 crash at Washington Services RECAP: All lanes reopened after three-car collision

  30-12-2016 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  One woman who complained of back injuries has been taken to hospital following the pile-up, police say
  
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• A1 crash at Washington Services LIVE: Two lanes closed after three-vehicle collision

  30-12-2016 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police are at the scene of a three-vehicle crash on the A1 north at Washington Services which is causing delays
  
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• A1 crash at Washington Services LIVE: All lanes reopened after three-car collision

  30-12-2016 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police were at the scene of a three-vehicle crash on the A1 north at Washington Services which caused delays
  
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• Norwegian Air to launch flights to New York from as little as £56 - via Edinburgh

  30-12-2016 13:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Holidaymakers from the North East could soon be able to take advantage of the offer if plans take off
  
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• Woman shot in the face by an air gun following Benwell chase

  30-12-2016 13:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police have launched an investigation after a woman was left needing stitches after she was shot in the face with an air gun
  
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• Welcome returns for trio as Barrow AFC head to Gateshead in ... - NW Evening Mail

  30-12-2016 12:56 via nwemail.co.uk
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  Welcome returns for trio as Barrow AFC head to Gateshead in ...
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  BARROW AFC have a reinforced squad to select from as they take on Gateshead for the second time in six days tomorrow.and more »
  
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• Gateshead's The Central Bar to host Quiz of the Year on New Year's Eve - get swotting up! - ChronicleLive

  30-12-2016 12:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
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  Gateshead's The Central Bar to host Quiz of the Year on New Year's Eve - get swotting up!
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  Got a good grasp of general knowledge and no plans for NYE yet? The Gateshead haunt is the place for you. Share; Comments. BySimon Duke. 11:34, 30 DEC 2016; Updated 13:56, 30 DEC 2016. What's On. Central Bar, Gateshead (Photo: Mark Sweeney).
  
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• Welcome returns for trio as Barrow AFC head to Gateshead in National League - NW Evening Mail

  30-12-2016 12:46 via nwemail.co.uk
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  Welcome returns for trio as Barrow AFC head to Gateshead in National League
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  BARROW AFC have a reinforced squad to select from as they take on Gateshead for the second time in six days tomorrow. The Bluebirds travel to the International Stadium with the suspended Jordan Williams back in contention, while winger Andy Haworth ...and more »
  
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• When is Gary Barlow's Let it Shine show on TV? The search for Take That musical stars is on!

  30-12-2016 12:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Let it Shine came up to Newcastle in July in search of contestants - will we have any Geordies to support on the new BBC show?
  
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• Bradley Lowery enjoys a magical Christmas moment thanks to Sunderland AFC

  30-12-2016 12:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The brave cancer battler spent a day at the Harry Potter Studio in London making magical memories with his family
  
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• 'Why why why? It doesn’t seem fair' - heartfelt messages after mum of triplets dies suddenly

  30-12-2016 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Rachel Park died after spending her first Christmas with her miracle triplets who spent weeks battling for life in Newcastle
  
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• Revealed: How many litter fines were issued where you live in Newcastle?

  30-12-2016 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Figures obtained in a Freedom of Information request reveal hundreds of fines were issued for littering in Newcastle in 2015
  
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• One-punch attack victim Stephen Willey remains in a coma one year after Christmas attack

  30-12-2016 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Stephen Willey's family have been by his bedside since December 23 2015 and now they hope he will wake up in 2017
  
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• Is this the shortest street in the North East? - Take a look around Minden Street in Newcastle

  30-12-2016 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Minden Street, near Manors Metro station in Newcastle, measures around 60ft and has one two-storey brick building
  
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• 'I am very lucky' - North East MP Guy Opperman opens up about brain tumour battle

  30-12-2016 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Latest scans show Hexham Tory MP Guy Opperman is tumour free - five years after he collapsed at the House of Commons
  
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• Police looking for driver after man is injured in Walker hit-and-run

  30-12-2016 11:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 42-year-old victim was getting back into his car on Welbeck Road in Walker, Newcastle, when he was clipped by a black Ford Focus
  
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• Husband of miracle triplets mum pays tribute as online fundraising page is set up

  30-12-2016 11:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Rachel Park and husband Steven's triplets Poppie, Mollie and Evelyn spent months at the Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle
  
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• North East news LIVE: High Level Bridge closed by police dealing with 'incident'

  30-12-2016 10:00 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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• North East news LIVE: Crash on A1 at Washington Services causing delays

  30-12-2016 10:00 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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• Lee Irving murder: No inquest to be held into Lee's death, coroner confirms

  30-12-2016 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  This month, James Wheatley was jailed for murdering Lee while his mother, girlfriend and lodger were also locked up
  
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