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• Jeremy Corbyn says children are packed into classrooms 'like sardines' in another attack on Tories

  20-04-2017 23:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Labour leader continues his assault on the Conservative Government with an attack on crowded classrooms
  
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• Paris shooting: Police officer and gunman shot dead following Champs-Elysees attack

  20-04-2017 22:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The UK Foreign Office urged tourists to remain vigilant and contact family and friends back home to tell them they are safe
  
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• Alice Ruggles murder trial: Accused claims ex ended up with knife in throat accidentally

  20-04-2017 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Trimaan 'Harry' Dhillon, who had served with the Royal Guard, denies slitting the throat of Alice Ruggles at her flat in Bensham, Gateshead
  
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• Quick-thinking student helps river rescue after man falls from Wearmouth Bridge

  20-04-2017 21:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A large rescue operation was launched after the man was seen falling from the bridge in Sunderland on Thursday
  
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• CCTV appeal after Northumbria University security guard is threatened by man

  20-04-2017 19:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police say the man in the image was in the area at the time and officers believe he may be able to help with their inquiries
  
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• See firefighters tackle huge Junglerama blaze in Washington from above

  20-04-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Teams will work in Washington to raise fire safety awareness and tackle anti-social behaviour following the blaze
  
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• Paddy Conroy reveals plans to open a fruit and veg stall at the side of the A69

  20-04-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The feared hardman was once Britain's most wanted while on the run for the kidnap and torture of a gangland rival
  
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• Jeremy Corbyn on why Mike Ashley should be worried about him becoming Prime Minister

  20-04-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Labour leader vowed to take on the rich and powerful - including the Newcastle United owner - and to stand up for ordinary people
  
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• Are you smarter than this 10-year-old? Schoolgirl's bizarre skill to speak backwards

  20-04-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Constance Bailey stunned her parents when she revealed she could instantly pronounce complex words in reverse without a pause
  
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• 10 pictures from the North East in the 1990s guaranteed to make you feel old

  20-04-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Remember these people and things from all those years ago - we've been taking a look back at important North East moments
  
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• 10 pictures from the 1990s guaranteed to make you feel old

  20-04-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Remember these people and things from all those years ago - we've been taking a look back at important North East moments
  
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• Concern for missing Czech woman who has not returned home after visiting family in Newcastle

  20-04-2017 18:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Peterova Terezka, 26, was last seen on Adelaide Terrace in Elswick and both her family and police are increasingly worried for her welfare
  
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• Where to see bluebells in Northumberland, Durham & Gateshead - ChronicleLive

  20-04-2017 18:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
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  Where to see bluebells in Northumberland, Durham & Gateshead
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  A swathe of brightly coloured bluebells is truly a thing of beauty and here are some of the best places to enjoy them in the North East. Do let us know if there is anywhere we've missed and we will add it to the list - just email [email protected] ...
  
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• Unanswered questions surround death of driver who flipped car on St Mary's causeway

  20-04-2017 17:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A coroner recorded an open verdict in the inquest into Terrance Brown's death after he crashed his car in Whitley Bay
  
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• Final phase of Gateshead bridge work gets underway - North East Connected (press release) (subscription)

  20-04-2017 17:31 via neconnected.co.uk
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  Final phase of Gateshead bridge work gets underway
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  Essential bridge maintenance work to ensure continued safe and reliable journeys on the A1 in Gateshead will be completed this weekend. By. Emily. -. 20th April 2017. 0. 17. Share on Facebook · Tweet on Twitter. Essential bridge maintenance work to ...
  
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• Police on scene after man falls from the Wearmouth Bridge in Sunderland

  20-04-2017 17:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Emergency services remain at the scene following the incident at around 2pm on Thursday on the Wearmouth Bridge
  
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• Sage Gateshead plays host to Arizona six-piece Orkesta Mendoza in a packed week of roots music - ChronicleLive

  20-04-2017 17:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
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  Sage Gateshead plays host to Arizona six-piece Orkesta Mendoza in a packed week of roots music
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  The word eclectic is often trotted out to describe artists with a variety of influences. In reality, that is most of them. However, the word was tailor-made for the Arizona six-piece, Orkesta Mendoza, who play Sage Gateshead's Hall 2 on Monday night ...
  
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• When is St George's Day 2017 and where can I celebrate it in the North East?

  20-04-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  There are events around the region to celebrate England's national day, which falls on a weekend this year
  
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• St George's Day April 23: Who is St George and why his day is celebrated in England and abroad

  20-04-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  He's Turkish or Palestinian and never foot in England, but George is this country's chosen saint - and is a big deal in Barcelona
  
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• Speeding driver who flouted red lights and took police on a 20-minute chase in a flash car is jailed

  20-04-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Leos Sibanda, also known as Nokaneng, was locked-up after driving on the wrong side of the road and crashing into two cars on the pursuit
  
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• 'Indefinite' halt to work on Newcastle Odeon building after shock collapse

  20-04-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Health and Safety executive have put a stop to all work on the demolition site until inspections have been carried out
  
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• Housing benefit nightmare: Newcastle council tenants rack up massive rent arrears after changes

  20-04-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  MP criticises introduction of new Universal Credit benefits system after it was tested in Newcastle - and did not go down well
  
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• Bradley Lowery's heartbroken mum says 'the thought of losing my baby is unbearable'

  20-04-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Five-year-old Bradley Lowery has been making magical memories with his mum Gemma since he was diagnosed with terminal neuroblastoma
  
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• Jeremy Corbyn rules out backing second referendum on final Brexit deal

  20-04-2017 16:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  There were suggestions Labour could include the policy in their general election manifesto
  
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• Police hunting prisoner with links to Tyneside who escaped from jail

  20-04-2017 16:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Samuel Hill was serving a sentence for conspiracy to commit grievous bodily harm at HMP Kirklevington
  
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• Where is the most depressed place in the North East? Take a guess

  20-04-2017 15:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  New data reveals the North East has more antidepressant prescriptions than anywhere else in England
  
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• Labour MP Helen Goodman claims the General Election is NOT about 'changing the government'

  20-04-2017 15:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  County Durham MP says the 2017 election is not about changing the government but rather preventing the Tories getting a massive majority
  
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• MP for Blaydon and shadow cabinet member Dave Anderson is standing down, we can reveal

  20-04-2017 15:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 63-year-old Labour man, who has served as an MP since 2005, will not stand for re-election, citing personal and health reasons
  
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• One arrested as police investigate suspected arson at Washington Junglerama

  20-04-2017 14:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  More than 20 firefighters tackled a large blaze at the former Junglerama in Victoria Road, Concord, Washington on Wednesday
  
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• Housing developer pulls out of deal for 200 homes on Morpeth County Hall site

  20-04-2017 14:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Home Group has told Northumberland County Council that it no longer wants to go-ahead with the scheme
  
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• Woman fleeced friend by claiming money she took was put into Christmas saving scheme

  20-04-2017 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Stacey Sharratt, 25, said she was putting the money into a festive savings account but was actually pocketing it
  
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• Tyneside support group set up by asbestos cancer widow becomes biggest of its kind in the country

  20-04-2017 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Chris Knighton set up the The North Tyneside Mesothelioma Support Group following the death of her husband Mick in 2001
  
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• Bedlington road reopens as police investigate why car driven by teenager plunged into river

  20-04-2017 13:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police and paramedics were called to the scene near Attlee Park in Bedlington on Thursday after a car was found in the river near the town centre
  
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• 1920s theme wedding for County Durham couple could inspire your special day

  20-04-2017 13:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  One couple decided to share their love of the 1920s era by having their day themed around the decade
  
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• Looking for something to do with the kids this weekend? Try this sports day

  20-04-2017 13:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The BIG 3 in 1 sports day at Herrington Country Park provides a fit and healthy option this weekend
  
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• Government urged to say whether expenses probe influenced election decision

  20-04-2017 13:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  14 police forces have sent files to the CPS over alleged breaches of spending limits in 2015 general election
  
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• Video shows how to clean your dog's ears: Follow step-by-step guide from Blyth vets

  20-04-2017 12:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Our resident vet Rory Thomson of St Clair Veterinary Care in Blyth, Northumberland, explains how to clean your pet's ears
  
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• Bus timetable changes: Passengers warned of changes to Go North East services

  20-04-2017 12:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Services in Newcastle, Gateshead, Consett, Stanley and North West County Durham are affected - find out more
  
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• Friends create fake Geordie Shore ID for their mate and the prank has gone viral

  20-04-2017 12:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Rahul Kapoor and Charlie Sands created a Geordie Shore inspired Twitter handle for their mate Pete and it went viral
  
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• It's Look-alike Day! Do you have a famous double like Tom Hardy at Tynemouth?

  20-04-2017 11:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Send a photo and we will create a gallery of lookalikes in Newcastle & the North East
  
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• Why do we call Newcastle the Toon? How the answer is rooted in 1,500 years of history

  20-04-2017 11:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  There was a time when the rest of England pronounced things our way, before the "Great Vowel Shift" from Old English
  
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• Alice Ruggles murder trial LIVE: Accused Dhillon continues to give evidence

  20-04-2017 11:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Day seven 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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• Candidates in the Northumberland local elections - our guide to who is standing in your area

  20-04-2017 10:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  67 councillors will be elected across 66 wards in Northumberland - here's is everything you need to know
  
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• Debenhams warehouse closures means hundreds of jobs are in danger

  20-04-2017 09:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  New boss unveils plans to close 11 warehouses and put up to 10 stores under review
  
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• Thieving Blyth care worker stole thousands from 91-year-old dementia sufferer

  20-04-2017 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Caroline Johnson looked after the vulnerable pensioner several times a week and stole her life savings of more than £21,000 over 13 months
  
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• Sunderland set for era of high-end homes being built in the city - here's what it means for you

  20-04-2017 08:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sunderland City Council's cabinet will debate the strategy next week, which would see more focus on providing quality homes
  
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• Gateshead FC players are playing for their futures after four defeats in a row - ChronicleLive

  20-04-2017 08:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
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  Gateshead FC players are playing for their futures after four defeats in a row
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  Gateshead manager Neil Aspin has suggested even those players on two-year contracts are not guaranteed a place in next season's squad. Defeat at the death against champions-elect Lincoln City on Monday made it four defeats in a row for the first time ...
  
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• The morning news headlines: Tory Election manifesto 'will include PM's Brexit pledges' to stifle rebellion; Victims of child sex abuse within family environment 'let down by system'

  20-04-2017 08:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
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• Wallsend gun hoaxer who claimed he was going to 'shoot to kill' on the Metro is jailed

  20-04-2017 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Alan Justice repeatedly dialled 999 and told police he was armed and had stabbed someone before making threats to kill officers
  
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• See the incredible leopard pictures captured by Durham University experts

  20-04-2017 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The beautiful animals were snapped during a study into their dwindling numbers in South Africa
  
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