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• Wansbeck MP Ian Lavery nets top job in Jeremy Corbyn's new shadow cabinet

  14-06-2017 22:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Labour leader has unveiled a shadow cabinet reshuffle as he vows to 'form the next government'
  
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• Tim Farron resigns as leader of the Liberal Democrats, citing criticism of his religious beliefs

  14-06-2017 20:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Tim Farron says he 'seems to be the subject of suspicion' because he's a Christian as he leaves his post
  
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• Warning Metro users: Line closures announced for summer as £20m upgrade gets underway

  14-06-2017 20:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The closures are set to run over much of the summer to allow for major track work and the replacement of the Killingworth Road Metro bridge
  
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• Couple accused of murdering Owen Kerry were kissing and dancing after alleged stabbing, jurors hear

  14-06-2017 19:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A taxi driver who drove the pair away from the Cramlington social club said they were kissing in the back seat then dancing when they got out
  
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• Heartfelt tributes pour in for Newcastle Falcons star Paul Van Zandvliet who has died

  14-06-2017 19:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Former teammates have paid their respects to the 'heart and soul' of the dressing room after his death at the age of 50
  
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• Three major crashes cause chaos on the North East roads for rush hour

  14-06-2017 19:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Two separate collisions on the A1 and a motorbike crash near the A19 caused long delays across the region
  
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• Watch out: G&T ice lollies could push drivers over the limit, police warn

  14-06-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gin and tonic and prosecco ice lollies are proving popular when the temperatures rise but could land motorists in hot water
  
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• Teenage tearaway from Westerhope stand-off escapes from court after being sentenced

  14-06-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  In dramatic scenes, the youth barged his way past the guards and out of the courtroom after being told he was going to a youth detention centre
  
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• Ryton parents have their hands full with disabled twins but you can help put some fun in their lives

  14-06-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Emily and Christopher Watson both suffered brain damage when they were born prematurely but love family trips outdoors
  
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• Dogs vs cats: Which comes with more responsibility? These are the laws all pet owners should know

  14-06-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We have a look at what the law says about owning cats and dogs and which animal comes with more responsibility
  
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• Newcastle tower block residents urged to follow safety advice after Grenfell Tower fire in London

  14-06-2017 18:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  At least 12 people have died and dozens more have been injured after flames engulfed Grenfell Tower in London
  
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• How the Tory-DUP deal could impact on North East economy

  14-06-2017 18:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Northern Ireland party is believed to want Air Passenger Duty to be abolished but how would this impact North East businesses
  
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• Faces of evil: Gang jailed for trafficking people into Cowgate, Consett and Houghton-le-Spring

  14-06-2017 18:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Three men and two women were sentenced after police made arrests in Newcastle and County Durham, rescuing 14 victims
  
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• Bionic hands for kids could soon be on the NHS with help from amputee Tilly Lockey

  14-06-2017 18:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The meningitis survivor, from Consett, is taking part in the world’s first clinical trial of 3D printed bionic hands for child amputees
  
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• Your school news: A Gateshead tree party, Newcastle maths fun in the sun and much more - ChronicleLive

  14-06-2017 17:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
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  Enter your postcode to see news and information near you Community updates, Crime Statistics, Local News & Events and much more... Bede Community Primary School hold a Tree Party - having tea with a tree to celebrate the environment and christen a ...
  
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• Witnesses speak of moment baby 'was thrown to safety' at London's Grenfell Tower

  14-06-2017 17:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Death toll expected to rise from 12 after fire rages through tower block of 120 flats in West London - harrowing eyewitness accounts
  
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• Northern Powerhouse Minister tells Theresa May he doesn't want the job

  14-06-2017 17:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Andrew Percy, the Minister responsible for the Northern Powerhouse, says Theresa May asked him to continue in the role but he refused
  
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• Woman robbed at knifepoint by two tracksuit-clad thugs in a Newcastle alleyway

  14-06-2017 17:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Two men confronted the 26-year-old woman in Ethel Street, threatening her with a knife and demanding she give them cash
  
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• What will the weather be like in Newcastle and the North East this weekend?

  14-06-2017 17:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The British summer is expected to get off to a glorious start across the UK this weekend with Newcastle and the North East in for a scorcher
  
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• London fire delays potential agreement between Theresa May and DUP

  14-06-2017 17:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Attention at Westminster is focused on the shocking fire which has claimed six lives and left hundreds of people homeless
  
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• Woman taken to hospital following North Shields house fire

  14-06-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The blaze broke out at the two-storey home in Garrick Close, near Billy Mill, on Wednesday morning and the woman was trapped on the first floor
  
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• Survivor and superhero: The story of meningitis battler Tilly Lockey

  14-06-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Tilly lost both her hands after developing Group B meningococcal septicaemia as a toddler
  
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• See the latest North East offerings from the new Britain on Film series

  14-06-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  25 films featuring the North East coast are among new content spanning the whole of the UK, available on BFI Player
  
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• London tower block fire: Everything we know so far about the major blaze at Grenfell Tower

  14-06-2017 16:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  More than 200 firefighters were deployed to battle the flames at Grenfell Tower, west London, and more than 60 people have been taken to hospital
  
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• Sunderland police make 18 more arrests in wake of alleged shooting

  14-06-2017 15:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police carried out warrants around the city targeting organised criminal groups who they suspect could have been involved
  
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• How you can help London fire victims if you don't live in the capital

  14-06-2017 15:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The news from London has attracted attention across the country, so here's how those of us up in the North East can help the victims
  
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• Aftermath of a tragedy: Shocking scenes in London as emergency services search for fire victims

  14-06-2017 15:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The number of confirmed fatalities may rise, as emergency services are still working to identify those killed at the Grenfell Tower in Kensington
  
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• Albert Sayers, Newcastle's well-known street trader, says farewell to his pride and joy

  14-06-2017 14:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  End of an era for fruit and vegetable trader as his decades-old market stall is donated to Beamish Museum
  
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• Lifelong Newcastle United fan James Errington passes away aged 102

  14-06-2017 14:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  James Errington first fell in love with Newcastle United during the 1928/29 season and is one of the club's biggest and oldest fans
  
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• Newcastle Falcons' title-winning player Paul Van Zandvliet dies after brain tumour battle

  14-06-2017 14:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The dad-of-five, aged 50, was diagnosed with cancer in early 2016 and vowed to battle on, hosting fundraisers at Kingston Park
  
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• Glamorous Newcastle nightlife from city centre clubs & bars at the weekend

  14-06-2017 14:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Take a look at our video and gallery from city nightspots including Harry's Bar, Jalou, Tup Tup Palace and more!
  
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• Alan Shearer takes financial advisor to High Court over 'negligent' advice claim

  14-06-2017 14:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer is said to be worth £36m and is suing a financial advisor over pension deals
  
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• Former football coach John Marshall appears in court over indecent assault charges

  14-06-2017 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  John Marshall, 69, of Longbenton, is accused of abusing three boys under the age of 14 between 1980 and 1985
  
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• Fancy working at the Jobcentre? It announces North East recruitment drive as jobless total revealed

  14-06-2017 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  While the jobless rate of 5.4% is the lowest since 2005, there are concerns it is coming at the cost of wage growth
  
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• Dognappers steal 80 pets a year in the North East, with 85% never returned to their owners

  14-06-2017 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Crime figures show 237 dogs were snatched in the region between 2014 and 2016, but experts say the real figure could be twice as high
  
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• Man released after video feared to be terrorism-related is confirmed to be nothing untoward

  14-06-2017 13:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police worked with a translator and carried out an 'extensive investigation' to determine the nature of the video
  
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• Your school news: A Gateshead tree party, Newcastle maths fun in the sun and much more

  14-06-2017 13:09 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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• Fancy a £50,000 a year live-in nanny job? Apply if you can brave the 'haunted house' it's based in

  14-06-2017 12:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Desperate parents are advertising a childcare post just a few hours from the North East, offering over-the-odds due to 'supernatural happenings'
  
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• Baby 'dropped from ninth or 10th floor' caught by member of public as London tower block fire raged

  14-06-2017 12:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Witness tells of incredible escape
  
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• Why Theresa May WILL carry on as Prime Minister despite her General Election calamity

  14-06-2017 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Theresa May can cling on as Prime Minister for a bit longer - despite her General Election gamble, political editor Jonathan Walker argues
  
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• Man denies sending 'malicious letter' threatening Durham councillors

  14-06-2017 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  David Lindsay will stand trial as he is accused of sending a letter which offered cash for the 'heads' of Labour councillors
  
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• London fire LIVE: Six dead and dozens injured as firefighters battle huge blaze in Grenfell Tower block

  14-06-2017 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Six people are confirmed to have died and dozens more injured in a major fire which has engulfed 27-storey Grenfell Tower in west London - latest updates
  
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• Want extra room on plane seats? This 'secret' button is worth knowing about

  14-06-2017 11:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  If you're flying from Newcastle Airport in economy class this summer, this is something to remember
  
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• Multiple deaths as 'unprecedented' blaze engulfs London tower block

  14-06-2017 11:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Huge fire destroys 24-storey Grenfell Tower in north Kensington
  
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• Police hunt muggers who assaulted student before stealing bags from the boot of his car

  14-06-2017 11:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police say a Vietnamese student was left 'very distressed' after a robbery in Newcastle city centre
  
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• Supreme Court narrowly rejects Northern Ireland free abortions appeal

  14-06-2017 11:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The judge concluded women resident in Northern Ireland cannot benefit from NHS abortion services in England, even though they are UK citizens
  
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• Owen Kerry murder trial: Updates as prosecution witnesses give evidence about alleged Christmas killing

  14-06-2017 11:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Brian Cahill and Lyndsey Harper deny murdering the 19-year-old, who was allegedly stabbed to death on Christmas Eve at a Cramlington social club
  
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• Travelling to London today? Here's everything you need to know in the wake of the major fire

  14-06-2017 09:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Huge flames have engulfed a block of flats in West London and thirty people have been taken to hospital
  
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• Sunderland fans to bring Millwall supporter who fought London Bridge attackers to Stadium of Light

  14-06-2017 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Fans want to bring Roy Larner, who earned national praise for trying to stop the terrorists on June 3, to Wearside for next season's clash
  
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• London tower block fire: Everything we know so far about the major blaze which has trapped residents

  14-06-2017 08:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  More than 200 firefighters are battling the flames at Grenfell Tower, west London, and thirty people have already been taken to hospital
  
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