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• Police appeal after woman slapped across the face by man in Gateshead - ITV News

  05-04-2017 23:37 via itv.com
  
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  Police appeal after woman slapped across the face by man in Gateshead
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  At around 3.55pm on April 5th, officers received a report of a man slapping a woman across the face at Cartmel Park in Pelaw. According to the police, the two appeared to be known to each other and both left the scene in a silver car. The man is ...
  
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• Every North East primary school pupil will get a free school meal, pledges Jeremy Corbyn

  05-04-2017 23:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  School meals for every primary school pupil will be funded by a tax hike on independent schools used by the most wealthy
  
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• Metro trains not running between St James' and North Shields — how to get home

  05-04-2017 22:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  An overhead power line fell down during the Newcastle United v Burton Albion match — here's how you can get home tonight
  
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• Metro failure RECAP: Trains not running between St James' and North Shields after power line falls down

  05-04-2017 21:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Latest updates on the problems on the Metro after an overhead power line failure brings trains grinding to a halt on matchday
  
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• Metro failure As-it-happened: Trains not running between St James' and North Shields after power line falls down

  05-04-2017 21:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Latest updates on the problems on the Metro after an overhead power line failure brings trains grinding to a halt on matchday
  
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• We need your vote! Child of courage Cole Taylor up for British Heart Foundation award

  05-04-2017 21:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Cole died for two minutes when his heart stopped in 2015 and was diagnosed with a rare heart condition
  
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• Work halted at the old Odeon cinema on Pilgrim Street after collapse

  05-04-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The building site office was locked up on Wednesday morning as Health and Safety Executive investigations continue
  
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• The Sponge Strikes Back: Dog returns from the dark side after swallowing lightsaber cake

  05-04-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A long time ago at a birthday party far, far away....Amber the pooch felt the full force of a birthday cake - and it wasn't nice
  
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• How quietly, almost invisibly, the authorities are working to keep us safe

  05-04-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle headmaster Bernard Trafford on what a friend's experience told him about the low-key checks that can give us all comfort
  
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• How one Newcastle charity takes in hundreds of people who have fled their home countries

  05-04-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Rt Revd Mark Tanner is the Bishop of Berwick and is volunteering for charities around Newcastle and Northumberland throughout Lent
  
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• Saturday Night Takeaway's Scarlett Moffatt shows off Minnie Mouse impression as she heads to Orlando

  05-04-2017 17:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Queen of the Jungle will join Ant and Dec for the series finale of Saturday Night Takeaway on Saturday
  
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• North Tyneside schoolboy approached by a man while walking to school

  05-04-2017 17:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The boy was approached on Station Road near Barclays bank and police are appealing for witnesses
  
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• Could your cat pick a Grand National winner too? Share your bizarre random betting habits!

  05-04-2017 17:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Timmy the cat pre-dates Paul the Psychic Octopus - but what is your favourite way to pick a winner?
  
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• Family of 'missing' schoolboy Josh Dinning slam claims his disappearance was 'publicity stunt'

  05-04-2017 17:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Josh's brother Scott has spoken out after comments were left online questioning why the nine-year-old was not found sooner at his home in Dunston
  
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• Will NUFC fans hire a plane to fly over Sunderland if they are relegated? - it might be on the cards

  05-04-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A Newcastle United fan has raised the cash and is looking for suggestions of how
  
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• Stagecoach announce even more changes to bus services in Newcastle - here's how they will affect you

  05-04-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Stagecoach North East have 'updated' plans after passengers responded to route changes
  
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• Dog owner banned from keeping animals for life after his pet is found in shocking condition

  05-04-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Joe Bell failed to seek vet treatment for English bull terrier, Rocky, which left the animal unable to see and with a severe skin condition
  
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• Are these drivers doing anything wrong? You could be fined if you park like these car owners

  05-04-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Both Newcastle and Gateshead's councils have indicated they would support plans to let traffic wardens curb pavement parking
  
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• Three arrested on suspicion of supplying drugs after Sunderland 'disturbance'

  05-04-2017 16:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police believe someone drove into a man in a Vauxhall Vectra on Roker Avenue on Tuesday
  
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• Duke and Duchess of Cambridge join survivors of Westminster attack in emotional service

  05-04-2017 15:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Prince Harry was also in attendance and the Royals spoke privately with the families of the victims after the service
  
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• How much money do people claiming Universal Credit benefits actually get?

  05-04-2017 15:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We look at how people live on the benefit, which has now been rolled out across Newcastle
  
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• Gun-wielding robber makes off with cash from Sunderland petrol station

  05-04-2017 14:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The suspect pointed the weapon at a member of staff at the Shell garage in Grindon on Wednesday morning
  
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• Partner of tragic Farne Islands diver pays tribute after she died 'pursuing her passion'

  05-04-2017 14:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Carole Linda Edwards disappeared off the Northumberland coast on Sunday
  
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• Newcastle Nightlife: 35 photos of weekend glamour at Newcastle clubs & bars

  05-04-2017 14:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Take a look at our video and gallery from city nightspots including The Empress, Flares, Players Bar and more!
  
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• This week 15 years ago, the Metro system was finally extended to Sunderland

  05-04-2017 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  22 years after the Metro first opened, a £100 million project brought 12 new stations and a new 11-mile route
  
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• Plans for hundreds of new homes and boutique hotel given go-ahead

  05-04-2017 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Developers say two housing developments and a hotel in Northumberland could create 950 jobs
  
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• Investigation launched after workman seen on Odeon demolition site with alcohol

  05-04-2017 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Health and Safety Executive said it was following up on reports that a workman was seen drinking lager at the site offices
  
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• Care home nurse who failed to give CPR to 'unresponsive' elderly resident found guilty of misconduct

  05-04-2017 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A disciplinary panel found Philip Banks rang the non-emergency helpline 111 after finding the 'unresponsive' patient
  
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• Bowel Cancer Awareness Month: What are the symptoms, how is it treated, and who is most at risk?

  05-04-2017 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Bowel cancer is the second biggest cancer killer - but 40 per cent of people in the North East ignore their screening test
  
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• Your School News: Award winners, instrument appeal, French exchange and more!

  05-04-2017 13:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  School news of all kinds written by you, just fill out the form below to tell us about your school too
  
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• Man jailed for pointing fake gun at young family in Gateshead road rage attack - ITV News

  05-04-2017 13:18 via itv.com
  
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  Man jailed for pointing fake gun at young family in Gateshead road rage attack
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  Craig Mafhan was driving his Honda Civic on the Western Bypass last September when he was overtaken by another man at the Team Valley. Taking exception to the manoeuvre, he pulled up alongside the other motorist in the inside lane and pointed a ...and more »
  
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• Theresa May indicates she won't punish drivers of old diesel cars when UK reveals clean air goals

  05-04-2017 13:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  London is set to penalise diesel drivers, but Mrs May says she won't target old cars in clean air reforms
  
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• Road rage driver who brandished imitation handgun at father and children on A1 jailed

  05-04-2017 13:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Craig Mafhan aimed the pistol, later found to be an airgun, at the car which overtook him on the A1 in Gateshead - he has now been jailed
  
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• Gateshead landfill site hit by a string of repeated arson attacks ... - ChronicleLive

  05-04-2017 12:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
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  Gateshead landfill site hit by a string of repeated arson attacks ...
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  Northumbria Police are Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service are teaming up to investigate the spate of attacks.
  Warning as arsonists target Gateshead landfill siteITV Newsall 4 news articles »
  
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• Man, 46, dies after being hit by a train near Killingworth

  05-04-2017 12:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The British Transport Police have confirmed that there are no suspicious circumstances and his family have been informed
  
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• Gateshead landfill site hit by a string of repeated arson attacks

  05-04-2017 12:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police are Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service are teaming up to investigate the spate of attacks
  
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• North East braced for warm weather with temperatures as high as 16C in store

  05-04-2017 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Friday, Saturday and Sunday all look great for a day or night out with light winds and pleasant evenings
  
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• Last-ditch bid to save lollipop crossings in Newcastle laid before council

  05-04-2017 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A new petition urging Newcastle City Council to reconsider its budget to make room for the service has been signed by thousands
  
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• Six-year-old boy is released from hospital after being hit by a bus on the Newcastle Quayside

  05-04-2017 11:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The boy was taken to the Royal Victoria Infirmary with minor injuries after the incident on Tuesday evening
  
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• Bradley Lowery awarded honorary place on Grand National race card to raise funds at Aintree

  05-04-2017 11:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Racegoers at the Grand National this weekend will see a special 41st listing for Bradley Lowery in order to raise funds for his neuroblastoma battle
  
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• Newcastle's Humans of NE1: Fascinating portraits & interviews with people in the city centre

  05-04-2017 11:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Get a glimpse into the lives of those around you in Newcastle City Centre - spot anyone you know?
  
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• Duke and Duchess of Cambridge to join families of Westminster attack victims at Service of Hope

  05-04-2017 11:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Prince Harry will also be in attendance at the service in Westminster Abbey two weeks after the shocking attacks
  
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• Aldi inflatable hot tubs that have excited shoppers are available to pre-order tomorrow

  05-04-2017 10:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The supermarket has the ultimate backyard luxury on sale for a fraction of the cost elsewhere
  
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• Is your broadband slow? Try these tips to speed it up or consider switching

  05-04-2017 09:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Which? research revealed more than 12m homes are frustrated by internet speeds, but you can escape your contract if it isn't what was sold to you
  
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• Questions asked on how we stop people eating too much and putting pressure on the NHS

  05-04-2017 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Labour launches inquiry into public health as worrying report says the NHS cannot carry on as it is
  
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• Wallsend fraudster conned 10 people by pretending to sell cars on Facebook

  05-04-2017 08:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ryan Swindell pocketed deposits and failed to deliver the vehicles, even sending one a messages saying 'Ha, ha, ha'
  
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• CCTV appeal after Gateshead Co-op burgled in overnight raid

  05-04-2017 08:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police are trying to find these two men after the burglary at the Birtley store where cash was snatched during the night
  
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• The morning news headlines: UK co-hosts Syria aid summit amid outrage at chemical weapons attack; MEPs to lay out conditions for two-year Brexit deal

  05-04-2017 08:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The latest news from Britain and around the world
  
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• North East suffers biggest cuts on elderly and vulnerable outside London

  05-04-2017 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  New research shows why help for vulnerable adults has been cut in the region - and it presents a worrying picture
  
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• Newcastle vs Sunderland on this day in 1901 - and the infamous Good Friday riot

  05-04-2017 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  In one of the earliest Tyne-Wear derbies, trouble flared when 70,000 fans descended on 30,000-capacity St James' Park
  
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