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• Steps star Faye Tozer opens charity shop in memory of South Tyneside toddler Charlie Cookson

  13-04-2017 21:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The new Charlie Cookson Foundation shop has been opened on what would have been his sixth birthday
  
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• Police confirm they are not treating fatal Seaham house fire as suspicious

  13-04-2017 20:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The fire broke out at a house in Gregson Terrace overnight on Wednesday and a body was found on the first floor
  
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• Alice Ruggles murder accused's defence is 'broadly inconsistent' with her injuries, pathologist says

  13-04-2017 20:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Lance Corporal Trimaan Dhillon claimed his ex partner sustained her fatal neck wound from a combination of self defence and accident
  
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• Former Newcastle priest jailed for 17 years for historic sex abuse

  13-04-2017 20:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A church spokesman issued an apology to the victim who was abused by Father Michael Higginbottom in the 1970s
  
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• Family's disgust as dad's organs were found in a bucket 22 years after his death

  13-04-2017 19:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sarah Simpson is calling for an inquiry into why her dad's organs were taken without the family's consent
  
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• 'Our lives are on hold' - Heartbreak for newlyweds being kept 6,000 miles apart

  13-04-2017 19:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  John Wright married Juliane Oliveira Rodrigues in Brazil in January but has not seen his wife since
  
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• Do you know him? Police release CCTV after man threatened staff and stole cash

  13-04-2017 19:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A man threatened a cashier and made off with thousands in the daylight robbery in Durham
  
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• North East health bosses' plea to 'think twice before coming to hospital' over Easter weekend

  13-04-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The region's NHS services are expected to be 'extremely busy' over the bank holiday, with pressures already high
  
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• Two children left fighting for life after Redheugh Bridge crash remain critical but are 'improving'

  13-04-2017 18:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Five people were left injured following the crash near the Redheugh bridge including the two children, aged 11 and 13
  
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• Is the Metrocentre open on Easter Sunday? Opening times for Gateshead shopping centre - ChronicleLive

  13-04-2017 17:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
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  Is the Metrocentre open on Easter Sunday? Opening times for Gateshead shopping centre
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  Not wanting to have a break from shopping over Easter weekend or maybe you're hosting a get together and need to get some essentials or buy the all important outfit for the occasion? Or perhaps there's a film you've been itching to see? Well the good ...and more »
  
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• How you could save thousands on a new car this Easter

  13-04-2017 17:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The government revised its Road Tax rates on 1st April
  
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• Great Easter Getaway: How do the trains, roads and airports look this Easter weekend?

  13-04-2017 17:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Inrix has worked out the best times to get on the road if you want to avoid England's worst traffic
  
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• X Factor star Sam Lavery 'proud' to honour the best of the North East

  13-04-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The X Factor star has been announced as a performer at our Pride of the North East awards
  
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• Spice: How you can help people and what to do in an emergency

  13-04-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Here are a few ways you can safely make a difference for people who are addicted to Spice
  
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• North East train passengers to be hit by 48-hour strike — all you need to know

  13-04-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Passengers could face disruption after the RMT called two strikes, slamming Virgin Trains' 'contemptuous attitude
  
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• Are our hospital's parking meters up to scratch? Here's how they fared in a new report

  13-04-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  An RAC report says hospital parking is causing 'unnecessary stress' for patients due to the lack of payment options
  
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• Man taken to hospital after allegedly being attacked with a bottle on the Metro

  13-04-2017 15:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 36-year-old suffered facial injuries during the alleged incident and two men have been arrested
  
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• Block & Bottle in Gateshead: New meat and beer shop opens at end of High Level Bridge - ChronicleLive

  13-04-2017 15:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
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  Block & Bottle in Gateshead: New meat and beer shop opens at end of High Level Bridge
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  Fancy a beer and a burger? Then check out the new Block & Bottle at the Gateshead end of the High Level Bridge which is taking the popular combo to a new level. What's believed to be Tyneside's only venue selling craft beer alongside quality meats has ...
  
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• Streetmate still looking for Newcastle contestants with Scarlett Moffatt ready to matchmake

  13-04-2017 14:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The hit dating show, famously presented by Davina McCall is making its big TV comeback and is on the look out for singles
  
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• One dead in Seaham house fire in early hours of the morning

  13-04-2017 14:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The blaze, in Gregson Terrace, claimed one life but the individual's identity has has yet to be confirmed
  
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• Body of man pulled from the River Tyne near Walker in Newcastle

  13-04-2017 14:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police received reports of a body in the water in Walker on Tuesday
  
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• Wifi, charging points, and air conditioning: How your Metro trains are set to change

  13-04-2017 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Passengers can expect London Underground-style seating, wifi and air conditioning when the new fleet is launched
  
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• 'There are so many unanswered questions' - Megan Bell's heartbroken dad as inquest date is set

  13-04-2017 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Megan Bell was 17-years-old when she died from the effects of ecstasy at T in the Park music festival
  
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• Home burglar among cases heard at South Tyneside Magistrates' Court

  13-04-2017 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The thief, who stole electrical items, was among those convicted at the court between March 13 and 24
  
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• What will the weather be like this Easter weekend? North East Bank Holiday forecast

  13-04-2017 13:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Rain, wind and lower temperatures are in store for the region over the next four days - but there are some brighter spells
  
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• Watch shocking video of reckless fools seconds from death as they trespass on railway lines

  13-04-2017 12:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  New figures from Network Rail and British Transport Police show an all-time high of people dicing with death on North East lines
  
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• Watch as fight break out in a Washington street involving four people - and a pizza

  13-04-2017 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A passerby filmed the violent scrap in Washington, which sees one woman dragged to the floor by her hair
  
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• Escaped American bulldog attacked elderly man and his small terrier in Northumberland

  13-04-2017 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The pensioner needed butterfly stitches to his fingers while his pet needed £500-worth of vets treatment for 'substantial' injuries after the attack
  
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• Alice Ruggles murder trial RECAP: Accused soldier claims Alice's death was 'a combination of self defence and accident'

  13-04-2017 11:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Day four in the trial where Lance Corporal Trimaan Dhillon denies murdering Alice, who was found fatally injured at her Gateshead flat last October
  
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• Alice Ruggles murder trial LIVE: Accused soldier claims Alice's death was 'a combination of self defence and accident'

  13-04-2017 11:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Day four in the trial where Lance Corporal Trimaan Dhillon denies murdering Alice, who was found fatally injured at her Gateshead flat last October
  
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• Donald Trump may have borrowed Russian money, claims ex-MI6 chief

  13-04-2017 10:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sir Richard Dearlove said financial links with Moscow may "linger" for the US president
  
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• Gateshead primary school proud but not surprised by its University ... - ChronicleLive

  13-04-2017 10:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
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  History student Freddy Potts was part of the Balliol College team which triumphed on TV on Monday night.and more »
  
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• TV show Reported Missing had viewers in tears as Durham Police is praised for work with bullied kids

  13-04-2017 10:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Cameras followed search for County Durham 12 and 13-year-olds whose lives were ruined by cruel bullying
  
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• Gateshead primary school proud but not surprised by its University Challenge winner

  13-04-2017 09:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  History student Freddy Potts was part of the Balliol College team which triumphed on TV on Monday night
  
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• Police and prison service probing death of inmate at HMP Frankland

  13-04-2017 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The prisoner died at the University Hospital of North Durham on April 9 and a prison service investigation is under way
  
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• The morning news headlines: Health Secretary calls for investigation in baby deaths at NHS trust

  13-04-2017 08:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
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• North East news LIVE: Metros now running between Pelaw and Sunderland after train failure

  13-04-2017 07:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Chronicle's live breaking news service including Thursday's traffic, travel, weather, sport and more covering Newcastle and the North East
  
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• Let's be having you! Lincoln City boss calls for 'Impvasion' of ... - Lincolnshire Echo

  13-04-2017 06:12 via lincolnshirelive.co.uk
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  Let's be having you! Lincoln City boss calls for 'Impvasion' of ...
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  Lincoln City fans are being urged to launch another 'Impvasion' – this time of Gateshead on Monday. The Imps travel to the north-east for the second part of their ...and more »
  
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• Let's be having you! Lincoln City boss calls for 'Impvasion' of Gateshead - Lincolnshire Echo

  13-04-2017 06:12 via lincolnshirelive.co.uk
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  Let's be having you! Lincoln City boss calls for 'Impvasion' of Gateshead
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  Lincoln City fans are being urged to launch another 'Impvasion' – this time of Gateshead on Monday. The Imps travel to the north-east for the second part of their Easter double-header for a clash which will be screened live by BT Sport. City have been ...and more »
  
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• You're not welcome in Newcastle: Major crackdown launched on chuggers and aggressive beggars

  13-04-2017 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle City Council hopes to introduce tough new powers to tackle the anti-social behaviour menace
  
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• Full steam ahead as the Roker Rattler powers onto Sunderland seafront

  13-04-2017 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The classic land-train will transport visitors between Roker and Seaburn from this Easter onwards
  
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