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• Shamed Adam Johnson finally sells luxury mansion - but stands to lose £250,000

  30-03-2017 22:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The former Sunderland and England star, who was sacked after becoming a sex offender, is believed to have sold his County Durham pad
  
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• 'Best friends' Bradley Lowery and Jermain Defoe reunite in hospital after leading England at Wembley

  30-03-2017 20:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Bradley beamed with delight after receiving new toys and a visit from his favourite footballer - Sunderland striker Jermain Defoe
  
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• Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn promises better transport and more jobs for the North East

  30-03-2017 20:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Mr Corbyn said the Labour party would transform the region during a visit to Blyth in Northumberland
  
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• Internet giants Facebook and Google could be told to subsidise local news media

  30-03-2017 19:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  North East MP Helen Goodman looks for ways to keep local newspapers open but also criticises publishers
  
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• SATs tests could be scrapped for seven-year-olds - we take a look at the plans

  30-03-2017 19:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The testing system has been controversial for some time - and now it's set to look very different
  
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• We take a look inside the first all female tattoo parlour in the North East

  30-03-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A former dental nurse opened the studio in North Shields after realising there was a gap in the male-dominated tattoo market
  
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• Recalling a crime of passion that shocked the people of Victorian Tyneside

  30-03-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle City Guides unveil their first event of 2017, A Crime Of Passion, at the city's Guildhall this weekend
  
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• Police trying to track down wanted Houghton-le-Spring man Gurpreet Singh

  30-03-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police are appealing to the public to find wanted man Gurpreet Singh from Easington Lane who is wanted by the police on a warrant
  
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• Going, going, gone! The old John Spence High School in North Shields has disappeared

  30-03-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The building, opposite Tynemouth Swimming Pool, has been demolished as part of a school remodelling scheme
  
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• Amazing Isla was not expected to survive her Valentine's Day birth - just look at her now

  30-03-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  This brave little star is finally going home after five weeks in hospital battling a rare heart condition
  
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• Tragedy as Northumberland boxer dies in Thailand just days before fight

  30-03-2017 18:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jordan Coe, who grew up in Amble, was training for a fight when he died on Sunday - and preparations are under way to bring him home
  
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• Suspected flasher targets Northumberland schoolgirls four times in space of two days

  30-03-2017 17:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police say the same man is believed to be behind all four indecent exposures taking place on Tuesday and Wednesday
  
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• Review: 10cc, Sage Gateshead - The Northern Echo (registration)

  30-03-2017 17:23 via thenorthernecho.co.uk
  
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  Review: 10cc, Sage Gateshead
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  IN their 1970s heyday, 10cc were an exceptionally successful chart band, known for being smart, inventive and experimental. Today, the line-up may be different but at their core remains Graham Gouldman, one of Britain's finest songwriters. As a ...
  
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• 'Predatory paedophile' Colin Gregg jailed for 13-and-a-half years for sexually abusing young boys

  30-03-2017 17:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 75-year-old son of the Gregg's bakery founder was jailed at Newcastle Crown Court on Thursday
  
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• Gateshead International Jazz Festival to return with a stellar lineup ... - ChronicleLive

  30-03-2017 17:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
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  Gateshead International Jazz Festival to return with a stellar lineup ...
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  This weekend sees the return of the three-day Gateshead International Jazz Festival back at Sage Gateshead for its annual delve into virtually every aspect of ...and more »
  
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• Gateshead International Jazz Festival to return with a stellar lineup assembled for 2017 - ChronicleLive

  30-03-2017 17:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
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  Gateshead International Jazz Festival to return with a stellar lineup assembled for 2017
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  This weekend sees the return of the three-day Gateshead International Jazz Festival back at Sage Gateshead for its annual delve into virtually every aspect of the genre, undeniably “one of America's original art forms.” There is not space here to focus ...and more »
  
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• We're looking for a budding young reporter to help us cover our Pride of the North East event

  30-03-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Do you know someone aged between ten and 16 who'd like to give being a journalist a try?
  
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• Unleash your ninja: Benton trampoline park set to open its doors and create 45 jobs

  30-03-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Jump 360 venue will offer everything from foam pits and dodgeball courts to a giant ninja assault course
  
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• Scale of the North East's obesity problem is exposed in shocking new figures

  30-03-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Hospitals in the North East treated more than 20,000 people for obesity in just one year, NHS figures show
  
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• Inquest into death of man found in Travelodge hotel room under way

  30-03-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  An inquest has been opened into the death of 31-year-old Ryan Thomas Wilson who was found dead in the hotel on Sunday
  
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• Ed Sheeran ticket victim fell foul of Viagogo website 'glitch', campaigner says

  30-03-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Marj Iredale was expecting to pay £263 for four tickets on the website but was shocked to see the final bill of £1,421
  
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• 26 years of hell: Colin Gregg's victims open up about catalogue of abuse

  30-03-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Pensioner Gregg has been jailed for a string of sex offences against young boys that spanned decades
  
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• JJ O'Donnell: Gateshead midfielder's return after injury 'incredible' - BBC Sport

  30-03-2017 16:40 via bbc.co.uk
  
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  JJ O'Donnell: Gateshead midfielder's return after injury 'incredible'
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  Returning to football after two and a half years out with a rare foot injury was an "incredible" experience for Gateshead midfielder JJ O'Donnell. The 25-year-old was diagnosed with a foot condition called sesamoiditis in 2015, which put his career on ...
  
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• 'We will believe you': Police urge sex abuse victims to come forward in wake of Colin Gregg case

  30-03-2017 16:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gregg's depraved past finally caught up with him decades after his campaign of abuse against young boys began
  
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• Charlotte Crosby backs Katie Price petition to make online abuse a specific criminal offence

  30-03-2017 15:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Charlotte took to her social media in support of the campaign which has so far gathered well over 100,000 signatures
  
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• Carrick's once had more than 100 cafes and shops - but what became of the famous brand?

  30-03-2017 15:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Carrick's brand once had more than 100 outlets across the North East - and 12 in Newcastle city centre alone
  
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• When are the UK Bank Holidays in 2017? Here are the dates for your days off

  30-03-2017 15:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  If you're one of the lucky ones who doesn't have to work during Bank Holidays then get these dates in your diary
  
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• Tyne and Wear Metro system returns to public hands but how will it affect passengers?

  30-03-2017 14:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We answer your questions about changes to the services and how long it will remain publicly run
  
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• Tynemouth Longsands beach set for major clean-up - Here's how you can help

  30-03-2017 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Surfers Against Sewage want volunteers to help clear the beach of litter on Sunday in a bid to help the environment
  
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• Colin Gregg sentenced to 13-and-a-half years' prison RECAP: Former teacher is jailed for abusing boys

  30-03-2017 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Colin Gregg, son of the Greggs Bakery founder, has been sentenced at Newcastle Crown Court today for abusing four young boys
  
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• Colin Gregg sentenced to 13-and-a-half years' prison LIVE: Updates as former teacher is jailed for abusing boys

  30-03-2017 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Colin Gregg, son of the Greggs Bakery founder, has been sentenced at Newcastle Crown Court today for abusing four young boys
  
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• Attacks on firefighters DOUBLE as union warn consequences could be tragic

  30-03-2017 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Fire crews were attacked almost every week in 2016, with yobs throwing stones and firefighters even being punched in the face
  
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• Five bodies found after Snowdonia helicopter crash

  30-03-2017 13:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police are appealing for anyone who saw a low-flying helicopter in the Trawsfynydd area in Snowdonia
  
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• Police investigating suspected 'deliberate' hit and run in Scotswood

  30-03-2017 13:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A 20-year-old man was left injured after a black Citroen C2 mounted the kerb in Yewcroft Avenue on Wednesday
  
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• Parts of UK to be hotter than Crete as warmest day of year arrives

  30-03-2017 13:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A high of 22C would mean an above-average temperature by eight or nine degrees, with the end of March typically feeling a good deal chillier at just 13C (55.4).
  
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• Sunderland star Duncan Watmore a life saver after boat crash during Caribbean holiday

  30-03-2017 13:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sunderland winger Duncan Watmore helped save the lives of three elderly passengers after they were thrown overboard a speedboat
  
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• West End residents urged to be wary over suspected bogus callers

  30-03-2017 13:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police are now warning residents to be vigilant after the incident in the Stamfordham Road area
  
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• Could you survive on just £8 a month for food? Fears over Universal Credit impact on Newcastle

  30-03-2017 12:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle City Council has submitted a report to Government about the impact of its benefits policy in Newcastle and how it could be improved
  
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• French President says trade talks must wait till EU withdrawal deal

  30-03-2017 12:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Mr Hollande's stance echoed that of German Chancellor Angela Merkel as Europe presented a united front
  
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• See the moment onlookers spotted dolphins off the Northumberland coast

  30-03-2017 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Drone footage captured the mammals swimming in the sea between Seahouses and Beadnell
  
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• Newcastle city centre Greggs to close its doors for a refurbishment

  30-03-2017 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Grey Street branch will shut its doors for two weeks while it undergoes a makeover next month
  
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• New laws in April affect your employment rights - do you know what they are?

  30-03-2017 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  From the gender pay gap to apprenticeships we take a look at the changes to workers rights set to kick in over the next year
  
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• Ex-footballer Clark Carlisle to speak to emergency service workers amid staff suicide concerns

  30-03-2017 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ex-footballer Clark Carlisle to speak at ceremony for the Blue Light Network who have been working with the emergency services on mental health
  
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• London is set for Mediterranean temperatures but what does North East have in store?

  30-03-2017 11:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The weather is travelling north from Spain, but the North East will not feel as Iberian as the South East
  
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• Morning misery for A19 and A1 commuters after three separate crashes on two major roads

  30-03-2017 10:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Three collisions on the A19 and A1 left drivers at a standstill during rush hour on Thursday
  
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• Logistics firms eyes Gateshead move - Insider Media

  30-03-2017 10:00 via insidermedia.com
  
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  Logistics firms eyes Gateshead move
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  The Panther Group has taken a 37,770 sq ft industrial unit at Follingsby Park on a ten-year lease. Panther Logistics will be using the site, which was refurbished in August 2016, to offer its next day delivery service for a variety of clients. The ...
  
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• Google Home is the latest must-have voice-controlled home tech system - here are its key features

  30-03-2017 09:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Google Home lets you play music and films, answers your questions, sets your alarms and is £20 cheaper than its Amazon Echo rival
  
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• The morning news headlines: Brexit security row a misunderstanding, says minister; Amber Rudd pressing tech firms over terrorist material after Westminster attack

  30-03-2017 09:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The latest news from Britain and around the world
  
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• Firefighters tackle 70 tonnes of hay on fire in Durham barn blaze

  30-03-2017 09:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Fire crews are currently working to extinguish the fire in Crossgate Moor near the city centre after it broke out shortly before 4am
  
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• We're on a rollercoaster now - all we can do is sit tight and hope for the best from Brexit

  30-03-2017 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  There can be no turning back, says Prime Minister Theresa May, and she's right - as political editor Jon Walker argues
  
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