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• MPs say YES to Brexit in historic Commons vote - but two North East MPs stood against the Bill

  08-02-2017 22:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  MPs vote overwhelmingly for Brexit Bill but divided Labour hit by resignation of a senior figure
  
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• Explosive experts and police search the former garden of jail bomb-plotter Liam Lyburd

  08-02-2017 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police had begun the search after being warned of "two potentially harmful items" in the jailed teenager's former front garden in Hamilton Place
  
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• Explosive experts at the former home of Newcastle teen bomber: What we know so far

  08-02-2017 21:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A bomb disposal unit are currently searching a property in the West End where Liam Lyburd, who plotted mass murder, once lived
  
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• Ant and Dec pay tribute following sudden death of Tara Palmer-Tompkinson

  08-02-2017 20:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Tributes have flooded in for the goddaughter of the Prince of Wales following her death at the age of 45
  
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• Ant and Dec pay tribute following sudden death of Tara Palmer-Tomkinson

  08-02-2017 20:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Tributes have flooded in for the goddaughter of the Prince of Wales following her death at the age of 45
  
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• Who is Nick Forbes, the surprise star of parliament's 'leaked texts' row?

  08-02-2017 20:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We look at the biography of the Newcastle City Council leader Nick Forbes who became the surprise star of Prime Minister's questions
  
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• Why was Newcastle Council leader Nick Forbes the star of Prime Minister's questions?

  08-02-2017 20:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  How text messages sent by mistake to a North East council leader have created a headache for Prime Minister Theresa May
  
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• Sunderland set to be hit by council tax hike and front-line service cuts

  08-02-2017 19:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Cabinet voted to proceed with the rise and savings as it aims to hit government targets over spending
  
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• Man arrested and suspected crossbow seized after four-hour stand-off in South Shields

  08-02-2017 19:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A man has been arrested following the incident on Moreland Road where police were called to a property on a housing estate
  
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• Colin Gregg lured teen into his car before sexually assaulting him, court told

  08-02-2017 19:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The heir to the Gregg's bakery fortune is currently standing trial accused of indecently assaulting four boys
  
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• Married Newcastle dad-of-two tells of his battle with alcoholism and homelessness

  08-02-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Government figures have revealed that one in six homeless people are on the streets because of a relationship breakdown
  
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• Residents left shocked after 12 suspects arrested in Tup Tup Palace drive-by shooting

  08-02-2017 18:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Twelve men aged between 20 and 53 are being questioned in connection with the shooting of a security worker outside Tup Tup Palace in June
  
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• Prince Charles leads tributes to Tara Palmer-Tomkinson who has died aged 45

  08-02-2017 18:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The former London socialite and goddaughter of the Prince of Wales died following a battle with a brain tumour
  
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• Bomb squad in Newcastle RECAP: Garden of Liam Lyburd's former home in West End searched

  08-02-2017 17:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Bomb squad called to former home of Liam Lyburd, who was jailed for planning to use explosives to commit mass murder at Newcastle College
  
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• Bomb squad in Newcastle LIVE: Updates as garden of Liam Lyburd's former home in West End searched

  08-02-2017 17:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Bomb squad called to former home of Liam Lyburd, who was jailed for planning to use explosives to commit mass murder at Newcastle College
  
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• A1 dualling in Northumberland is still happening - despite fears the scheme is under threat

  08-02-2017 17:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Officials reject reports that the Northumberland A1 dualling project is under threat in value-for-money review, insisting it is going ahead
  
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• 'I had more money than I could spend' fiancé accused of killing author for money tells court

  08-02-2017 17:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ian Stewart is accused of drugging his partner over the course of weeks and murdering her in a financially motivated plot
  
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• Texts to Newcastle leader revealed secret deal between Government and wealthy Tory council

  08-02-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Theresa May under fire in the House of Commons from Labour leader over special deal for Surrey Council
  
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• Ouse-ing with charm, this historic home offers a city vibe right next to the river

  08-02-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Byker Pier property is up for sale in the heart of Newcastle's Ouseburn
  
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• Northumberland coast could land North East with hat-trick of awards

  08-02-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Four North East locations have been named in the Country File Awards from Embleton Bay to Durham Cathedral
  
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• Haulage firm's owner avoids jail after admitting £100,000 fake invoice scam

  08-02-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Philip Murray was given a suspended prison sentence for submitting false claims for VAT repayments
  
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• Charity inspired by the star of Channel 4 documentary The Boy Whose Skin Fell Off has folded

  08-02-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jonny Kennedy revealed all about his agonising battle with a rare skin disease when he appeared in the documentary in 2004
  
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• 'It girl' Tara Palmer Tomkinson dead at 45

  08-02-2017 16:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Socialite and writer was diagnosed with a brain tumour last year
  
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• Rolf Harris cleared of three sex charges but could face retrial on four more

  08-02-2017 16:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Hearing to take place next Wednesday to determine if another trial will take place
  
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• Axe-wielding 'killer clown' who terrified pregnant woman in Halloween prank locked up

  08-02-2017 15:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Michael March, then 17, was inspired by the craze which swept the nation after he himself was chased by pranksters in Gateshead
  
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• South Shields armed police stand-off RECAP: Moreland Road cordoned off for four hours

  08-02-2017 15:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Armed police descended on a South Tyneside street on Wednesday morning after reports he was making threats and stating he had a firearm
  
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• Feel you've been hard done by over a parking ticket? This little-known tip could save you hundreds

  08-02-2017 14:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Private companies do their best to make their tickets look official - but they are not fines, they are invoices and 40% of appeals are successful
  
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• Gateshead 'Killer Clown' Sentenced - Capital FM

  08-02-2017 14:24 via capitalfm.com
  
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  A Gateshead teenager, who dressed up as a so-called killer clown and threatened a pregnant woman with an axe, has been sentenced. 18 year old Michael March, is thought to be the first person imprisoned following the craze that swept across the UK.and more »
  
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• How would you like your job title to be a 'cold-blooded and spineless officer'?

  08-02-2017 14:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The job with Durham County Council would make an eye-catching addition to anyone's CV
  
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• See how this same classic Newcastle scene looks today - 97 years later

  08-02-2017 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Trams and old-style taxis at Newcastle Central Station in 1920 - and how the location remains relatively unchanged
  
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• Whitley Bay's former Rex Hotel set for new lease of life as care home under £10m plan

  08-02-2017 13:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The proposals for the former seafront hotel have been put together by Newcastle-based Malhotra Group
  
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• Tup Tup shooting: As police make 12 arrests, here's what we know so far

  08-02-2017 12:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  More than 18 months after the shooting police have arrested 12 men in dawn raids across Newcastle and Gateshead
  
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• Allies dismiss claims of Jeremy Corbyn quit date amid Labour Brexit tensions

  08-02-2017 12:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Rumours have been circulating in Westminster that Mr Corbyn has set a date to step down
  
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• Thousands of people swamp North East A&E departments over the weekend

  08-02-2017 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  More than 7,000 people attended major A&E departments between Friday and Sunday but less than 3,000 of these needed emergency treatment
  
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• Homes to be built on one of the last remaining green spaces in Montagu Estate

  08-02-2017 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Isos housing won permission to build affordable homes in Burnfoot Way - despite 300 objectors who wanted to protect remaining green space
  
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• Colin Gregg trial LIVE: Jury to hear further details of alleged sex abuse by Greggs bakery heir

  08-02-2017 10:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The trial into Colin Gregg will resume for its second day at Leeds Crown Court on Wednesday
  
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• Council tax, youth funding and bins: 6 things to look out for from Sunderland budget meeting

  08-02-2017 10:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Here are some of the key things to expect, including a likely council tax rise, Wearside Women in Need and bin collections
  
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• Tributes paid to Battlestar Galactica actor Richard Hatch

  08-02-2017 10:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  He also appeared in Dynasty, The Love Boat, Santa Barbara and Baywatch
  
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• Cold snap set to bring snow showers to the North East on Wednesday night

  08-02-2017 09:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  After a mild start to February, a seasonal cold snap could see snow showers cover the region, Met Office forecasters have said
  
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• Forestry Commission probe launched after council cuts down scores of trees in Morpeth

  08-02-2017 09:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Forestry Commission has advised Northumberland County Council to stop felling trees outside County Hall while they investigate
  
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• Lorry overturned on A1 RECAP: Traffic easing near Chester-le-Street after milk lorry is recovered

  08-02-2017 09:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Durham Constabulary were at the scene of the A1(M) northbound where a lorry overturned and blocked one lane
  
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• Lorry overturned on A1 LIVE: Traffic delays near Chester-le-Street after collision involving HGV

  08-02-2017 09:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Durham Constabulary are at the scene of the A1(M) northbound where a lorry has overturned and blocked one lane
  
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• The Moorside: How Shannon Matthews kidnap plot drama gripped a nation

  08-02-2017 09:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The BBC drama starring Sheridan Smith recounts the 'disappearance' of nine-year-old Shannon from her home in Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, in 2008
  
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• North East gripped by booze as figures show it has highest rate of alcohol-related deaths in the UK

  08-02-2017 09:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Two sets of newly-released official figures have revealed the true cost of alcohol abuse in the region
  
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• Obsessed prisoner harassed girlfriend from behind bars - including sending 312 pages of letters

  08-02-2017 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Anthony Whittle bombarded his partner with letters and phone calls from prison after she wrote to him telling him their relationship was over
  
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• Meet the chirpy budgie that has been named Britain's best pet

  08-02-2017 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Archie, who lives in Blyth with his owner Sylvia Allen, beat 300 other animals to be crowned the nation's best pet
  
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• Tup Tup Palace shooting: 12 arrested following early morning raids across Newcastle

  08-02-2017 08:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police raided homes in Newcastle and Gateshead on Wednesday morning and arrested 12 men in connection with a bouncer being shot in 2015
  
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• Eight men arrested as police raid 12 homes across Newcastle and Gateshead

  08-02-2017 08:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Eight men from Newcastle have been arrested and taken into custody after the homes were searched by Northumbria Police overnight
  
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• The morning news headlines: Corbyn faces revolt as MPs prepare for key vote on Brexit Bill; Cameron's foreign aid reforms could increase fraud risk - watchdog

  08-02-2017 08:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The latest news from Britain and around the world
  
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• North East news LIVE: Armed police in South Shields stand-off with man inside house

  08-02-2017 07:30 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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