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• Hundreds of prison staff set for pay rise but union says scheme is 'plaster over a gaping wound'

  23-02-2017 22:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The scheme will give hundreds of frontline officers specialist training to improve support for vulnerable offenders
  
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• Transport chaos as Storm Doris batters the North East

  23-02-2017 21:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  High speed winds and wild rain wreaked havoc on the region on Thursday as trains were delayed and flights cancelled
  
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• Vandals' 'heartbreaking' attack on Newcastle city centre park

  23-02-2017 21:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Councillor Kim McGuinness branded the attack 'heartbreaking' and has urged anyone with information to contact police
  
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• X Factor auditions in Gateshead: How to apply to be on new series of ITV show - ChronicleLive

  23-02-2017 20:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
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  X Factor auditions in Gateshead: How to apply to be on new series of ITV show
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  We saw South Shields girls Jade Thirlwall and Perrie Edwards win a Brit Award this week and if you fancy that kind of success, the show that started it all for them - The X Factor - is coming back to the North East next week. Jade, Perrie and Little ...and more »
  
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• Storm Doris causes travel chaos with Newcastle trains running up to four hours late

  23-02-2017 20:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Train providers urged passengers not to travel on Thursday due to the severe weather with services hit by major delays
  
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• Brave cancer battler Bradley Lowery shows off his moves after latest setback

  23-02-2017 19:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The five-year-old Sunderland superfan will lead out his heroes as mascot at Everton on Saturday
  
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• Storm Doris classified by the Met Office as a weather bomb - but what does this mean?

  23-02-2017 19:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Snow has been forecast in the North East in addition to the strong winds and rain as Storm Doris batters the region
  
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• Teen thug who left loving dad in a coma wrote on Facebook: 'Sent him snoring hahaha'

  23-02-2017 19:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Connor Jary was already on bail for breaking two men's jaws when he left Calvin McLellan with serious brain injuries in a one-punch attack
  
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• We need a new way to tackle homelessness - and we need it to be the Newcastle way

  23-02-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle Council leader Nick Forbes says the UK as a whole can learn from the city's approach
  
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• See the £1m Durham home which is guaranteed to make you wish for summer days

  23-02-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The luxury family home boasts a garden room, living room, reception hall and a drawing room
  
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• No inquest to be held into death of Wallsend dad killed in horror smash, coroner confirms

  23-02-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Brian Boak was jailed last year for causing the death of close pal Daniel 'Jimmy' Jones by careless driving
  
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• Man arrested and imitation firearm seized in early morning Walker swoop

  23-02-2017 18:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police officers were called to Waverdale Avenue in Walker after reports that a man had been seen with a weapon
  
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• Princess Square attack: Teen accused remanded as court hears victim was allegedly stabbed in heart

  23-02-2017 17:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dairan Browne and a 16-year-old boy are accused of attacking Frankie Cooper in front of shoppers in Newcastle City Centre
  
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• Condition of boy shot in the head in alleged attack in Sunderland 'improving'

  23-02-2017 17:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 15-year-old who was shot in October last year is still fighting to recover from serious injuries
  
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• Why you should eat 10 portions of fruit and vegetables a day

  23-02-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Imperial College experts believe you could reduce your chance of an early death by 31% if you eat 10 portions of greens a day
  
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• See a glowing Cheryl show off her baby bump in new video

  23-02-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Geordie singer and former X Factor judge proudly displays her growing tummy in the video released by L’Oreal
  
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• Did Theresa May authorise £1 million compensation payment for ISIS suicide bomber?

  23-02-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  North East MP Kevan Jones forces Ministers to promise to reveal whether Prime Minister authorised payment
  
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• Tyneside hero Harry Clasper honoured with plaque on Newcastle Quayside

  23-02-2017 16:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Lord Mayor Hazel Stephenson and great great nephew David Clasper unveiled the plaque on the High Level Bridge commemorating the famous rower
  
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• Two men arrested in connection with alleged knifepoint robberies

  23-02-2017 16:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police say there has been a spate of armed robberies in Newcastle and North Tyneside and officers have now made two arrests
  
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• Watch nostalgic video recalling Newcastle filmmaking club's early days

  23-02-2017 15:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle ACA was formed in 1927 and is still going strong - enjoy these moving images from their archives
  
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• Is your cooker hob likely to blow up? Two brands are being recalled as they could explode

  23-02-2017 15:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Bosch and Neff hobs in danger alert over fears of uncontrolled gas escapes which could cause them to explode
  
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• Plans have been lodged for major dual carriageway through Sunderland

  23-02-2017 15:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The £60m proposals will link the New Wear Crossing to the city centre as part of ambitious regeneration plans in Sunderland
  
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• Storm Doris forces some flights to be cancelled - are you entitled to compensation?

  23-02-2017 14:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Flights from Newcastle Airport faced disruption and even cancellations because of Storm Doris's strong winds
  
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• 'It isn't over yet' - Durham teaching assistant fears losing her home as negotiations continue

  23-02-2017 14:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  As contract negotiations between the council and the union continue we see how one Stanley mum could be affected
  
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• 'Not sure if it's Storm Doris or typical Consett' - the North East's best storm tweets

  23-02-2017 14:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  From sunny Seaham to happy dogs in parks, Storm Doris - if it really exists - brought the funny side out of North East twitter
  
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• 27 stunning images of Newcastle's Tyne Bridge on its birthday

  23-02-2017 14:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Enjoy these photographs brought together 89 years after construction ended
  
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• He played for both Newcastle United and Bristol City - can you name 14 others?

  23-02-2017 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  As Newcastle United get set to host Bristol City at St James' Park, we recall 15 players who represented both football clubs
  
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• Bradley Lowery: We chart his ups and downs since he was diagnosed with cancer

  23-02-2017 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The five-year-old SAFC super fan has captured the hearts of the nation with his cheeky smile as he battles neuroblastoma
  
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• Is your tumble dryer a fire hazard? Here's how to check your machine

  23-02-2017 13:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Hotpoint, Creda, Indesit, Swan and Proline dryers are subject to a warning about a glitch which can lead to excess fluff catching fire
  
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• Lock up your buns: Watch CCTV showing early morning bakery delivery going walkabout

  23-02-2017 13:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  CCTV captured a hooded man walking off with a tray of bread buns from Turnbull's of Alnwick in Northumberland
  
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• Gateshead fly-tipper fined almost £1000 for dumping building materials - ChronicleLive

  23-02-2017 13:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
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  Gateshead fly-tipper fined almost £1000 for dumping building materials
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  A company director was caught fly-tipping after dumping building materials on roads and footpaths. Robert Purvis, of A Star Home Improvements Limited, was fined almost £1,000 by magistrates after leaving bricks and rubble at various sites in Gateshead .
  
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• Gateshead fly-tipper fined almost £1,000 for dumping building materials

  23-02-2017 13:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Robert Purvis, of A Star Home Improvements Limited, pleaded guilty to fly-tipping offences at court
  
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• Newcastle United fan asks hotel to put Rafa pictures in his room - and this was their response

  23-02-2017 13:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Toon fan booked his room back in May and made an unusual request which the Academy Plaza Hotel in Dublin did not ignore
  
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• Watch Ray Wilkins attempt to recreate Little Mix hit in hilarious Talksport video

  23-02-2017 13:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The girl group scooped their first ever Brit award for Best Single for the hit song 'Shout Out To My Ex'
  
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• Helen Bailey's 'wicked' fiancee Ian Stewart jailed over author's killing

  23-02-2017 12:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ian Stewart, 56, spent weeks poisoning Ms Bailey with prescription sedatives before smothering her in a 'heinous' plot motivated by greed
  
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• 'Keep fighting kidda': Outpouring of support for brave Bradley Lowery after devastating news

  23-02-2017 12:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Bradley Lowery's family announced on Wednesday that the five-year-old's cancer had spread to his spine
  
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• Watch Hollywood star Margot Robbie take Nissan's new concept car for a midnight spin

  23-02-2017 12:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Wolf of Wall Street and Suicide Squad star Margot Robbie is car giant Nissan's new face for their experimental electric super car
  
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• Britain battered by 90mph Storm Doris

  23-02-2017 12:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Storm Doris has reached nearly 90mph on its way to batter Britain as flights have been cancelled and commuters were warned they faced delays.
  
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• Pavement outside Newcastle Union Rooms could be turned into European-style piazza

  23-02-2017 12:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle City Council are working alongside NE1 to develop a public space around the Stephenson Monument opposite the Union Rooms
  
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• HS2 high-speed rail project passes final hurdle

  23-02-2017 12:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Parliamentary Bill to build line from London to Birmingham received royal assent on Thursday
  
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• £8.5m Alnwick Garden loan put on hold as council tax rises by 4.99% in Northumberland

  23-02-2017 11:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumberland County Council was criticised for offering the loan to the Duchess of Northumberland’s Alnwick Garden
  
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• Ex-Northumbria Uni student killed himself after failing driving test for sixth time

  23-02-2017 11:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sam Cook, 23, told people he had passed and sometimes drove illegally so he didn't have to admit it, an inquest heard
  
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• MetroCentre operator Intu Properties vows to spend £26m on Gateshead mall refurbishment - The Northern Echo (registration)

  23-02-2017 10:59 via thenorthernecho.co.uk
  
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  MetroCentre operator Intu Properties vows to spend £26m on Gateshead mall refurbishment
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  A SHOPPING centre operator is overhauling a flagship North-East mall in a £262m company-wide renovation. Intu Properties will spend around £26m on Gateshead's MetroCentre as it seeks to secure prolonged rental growth. Bosses say the work will include ...and more »
  
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• Storm Doris: Where will the snow and worst of the winds be in the North East?

  23-02-2017 10:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Warnings are in place throughout Thursday for parts of Northumberland and County Durham
  
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• Who won at the Brit Awards?

  23-02-2017 09:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Full round-up of the winners from the awards show
  
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• Failings of Wideopen care home laid bare as CQC inspectors brand it inadequate

  23-02-2017 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Woodlands Care Home in Wideopen, Newcastle, was slammed by health watchdogs after failing to make improvements
  
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• Britain set to be battered by 90mph Storm Doris

  23-02-2017 08:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Storm Doris has reached nearly 90mph on its way to batter Britain as flights have been cancelled and commuters were warned they faced delays.
  
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• The morning news headlines: Flights cancelled as 90mph Storm Doris roars towards UK; British jihadis plotting UK attacks from Syria and Iraq on RAF 'kill list'

  23-02-2017 08:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
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• Storm Doris LIVE: Trains and flights cancelled as strong winds and snow forecast to hit the North East

  23-02-2017 08:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Storm Doris is set to batter the North East today, with weather warnings in place for wind, heavy rain and even snow
  
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• Storm Doris LIVE: Flights cancelled at Newcastle Airport as strong winds and snow forecast to hit the North East

  23-02-2017 08:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Storm Doris is set to batter the North East today, with weather warnings in place for wind, heavy rain and even snow
  
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