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• Prisoner 'had smoked Spice hours before he was found dead in cell'

  06-07-2017 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Christopher Hope, 28, had been seen naked and laughing in his cell before he was found hanging at Holme House prison, an inquest heard
  
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• Power drinking and Newcastle United transfers: The best bits of Mike Ashley's evidence

  06-07-2017 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Newcastle United owner and Sports Direct boss talked beer, football and Indian restaurants as he completed his evidence at a High Court trial
  
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• North Shields school pupil is hospitalised with suspected meningitis

  06-07-2017 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Parents at Marden High School, North Shields, have been told they don't need to do anything extra to protect their children from the possible outbreak
  
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• Hunt continues for Ashington rapist who attacked 20-year-old woman as police release description

  06-07-2017 21:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police are still searching for the intruder who allegedly raped a woman at her home in North Seaton in the early hours of Wednesday morning
  
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• Marden High School prom sees North Shields pupils at a marvellous celebration

  06-07-2017 19:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Marden High School Year 11s feature in this video and gallery as we enjoy prom season in the North East
  
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• 62-year-old woman airlifted to hospital after crossroads crash in Durham leaves five injured

  06-07-2017 19:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The collision, in North Bitchburn, happened on Wednesday morning and police say two people in one of the vehicle suffered serious injuries
  
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• WASPI campaigners could defeat Government over women's pensions

  06-07-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Some MPs hope a cross-party movement could convince the Government to make concessions in the policy
  
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• Scrappy the fire dog set to put his paws up and retire from bringing arsonists to justice

  06-07-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service is on the hunt for a new fire dog as Scrappy prepares to retire to the countryside
  
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• How good is your GP surgery? Use our online gadget to see what patients really think

  06-07-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Our interactive tool lets you see how local doctors' surgeries fared in the NHS-run GP Patient Survey, which has just been released
  
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• Fancy a tapas workshop or learning ballroom dancing? 10 unusual courses on offer in North Tyneside

  06-07-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The prospectus for the 2017-18 adult learning programme has now been published by North Tyneside Council and it has more than 200 courses
  
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• Watch Charlotte Crosby be interviewed 60 metres up in the air on funfair ride

  06-07-2017 18:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ex Geordie Shore star Charlotte was in Liverpool promoting new book Brand New Me when she took part in the sky-high interview
  
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• Man charged with threats to kill following Gateshead crossbow incident - ITV News

  06-07-2017 18:21 via itv.com
  
  Man charged with threats to kill following Gateshead crossbow incident
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  A man has been charged following reports of a man in possession of a crossbow in Gateshead. Police were called to Avenue Road at 6:30pm on Tuesday 4, July, where a cordon was put in place due to the presence of a potential weapon. A man was ...
  
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• Armed police storm Newcastle to Dublin flight searching for wanted man

  06-07-2017 17:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police stormed the Newcastle to Dublin Ryanair flight only to find the man was not who they were looking for
  
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• 'Bradley Lowery will always be in my heart' tearful Jermain Defoe admits

  06-07-2017 17:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  At a press conference for his new team AFC Bournemouth, the striker was overcome by emotion as he was asked about his young friend
  
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• Think vegetable crisps are healthy? Nutritionist says they're fattier than Pringles and Mars Bars

  06-07-2017 17:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Think again if you reach for the vegetable crisps and eat bigger portions because you think they are lighter than other snacks
  
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• See CCTV footage of a man police want to speak to about a Gateshead burglary

  06-07-2017 17:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police are searching for a man caught of CCTV who was in the Gateshead flats at the time of a burglary
  
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• Mike Ashley spends his life 'looking forward', the Newcastle United supremo tells judge

  06-07-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United's billionaire owner is embroiled in a legal battle with an investment banker over an alleged deal made in a London pub
  
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• Meet the Northumberland community heroes honoured for their awards

  06-07-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Duchess of Northumberland was among the guests who honoured volunteers for their work in the community
  
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• 'I'll never know why my Jimmy was tortured,' says Jimmy Prout's ex partner in heartbreaking interview

  06-07-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Mandy Carter, the former partner of Jimmy Prout, has spoken of her shock at hearing the fate of a man she once loved
  
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• Charlie Gard's parents must accept difficult reality facing them, say medical experts

  06-07-2017 16:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Scientists react to public outcry by saying that keeping a terminally ill child on life support can do more harm than good
  
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• Farewell to keeper of wartime treasure and one of Gateshead's last WAAFs - ChronicleLive

  06-07-2017 16:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
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  Farewell to keeper of wartime treasure and one of Gateshead's last WAAFs
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  Enter your postcode to see news and information near you Community updates, Crime Statistics, Local News & Events and much more... Priscilla Smailes of Ryton with the silk map showing enemy locations which was given to her during WW2.
  
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• 'High risk' that corruption played role in Grenfell fire, campaign group claims

  06-07-2017 16:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Head of Transparency International says public perception must be investigated
  
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• Farewell to keeper of wartime treasure and one of Gateshead's last WAAFs

  06-07-2017 16:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Priscilla Smailes of Ryton kept a secret map which saved lives in World War Two
  
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• Love Island: Alex Beattie's boss reckons Newcastle personal trainer could win itv2 show

  06-07-2017 16:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Alex is hotly tipped to make the Love Island final with Montana and his boss at Pinnacle Fitness thinks they could be victorious
  
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• Who is Alex Beattie on Love Island? A guide to the Geordie new arrival on itv2 show

  06-07-2017 15:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Alex Beattie is one of 11 new singles who've gone into Love Island as part of a big twist. Here's a guide to the Geordie lad
  
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• Love Island new arrival Theo angers Newcastle lad Alex by making a play for Montana

  06-07-2017 15:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Theo Campbell entered Love Island on Wednesday night and has made a play for Montana, much to Alex's annoyance
  
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• Former Tynemouth Toy Museum to be turned into a leading attraction

  06-07-2017 15:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Plans have been drawn up by developers Sudfeld Ltd to transform the site on Grand Parade into a space for exhibitions and events
  
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• Do you have a Tesco Clubcard? It's changing and here's what you need to know

  06-07-2017 15:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The supermarket chain says the new form of the Clubcard will be easier, quicker, and you will get rewards from Uber
  
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• Call for witnesses after man allegedly exposed himself at Sunderland city centre bus stop

  06-07-2017 15:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police have arrested a 58-year-old man on suspicion of outraging public decency but have asked for any witnesses to come forward
  
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• Family dog and 'best friend' put down after suspected hit and run in Walker

  06-07-2017 14:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police want to speak to the driver of a white Renault Captur who hit Coco on Thursday, June 29 after he ran out into a Walker road
  
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• Viewers are sending Ofcom complaints about Love Island - but the majority are not for what you think

  06-07-2017 14:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The steamy show has attracted objections from viewers but sex is not what most took issue with
  
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• Which players make Newcastle United's most expensive all-time XI?

  06-07-2017 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  After a quiet transfer window so far, we recall Newcastle United's most expensive all-time XI. Who was a hit and who was a miss?
  
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• What a result: First ever World Cup medal returns to region after auction

  06-07-2017 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  West Auckland Football Club from County Durham represented Britain in 1909 in the inaugural 'World Cup' competition in Torino
  
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• Newcastle West End and city centre in the early 1970s - a changing city in 12 unseen photographs

  06-07-2017 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  When a Newcastle University student bought a new camera in 1972, his first shots were of the West End and city centre
  
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• Conman who duped Sunderland pensioner who later died has sentence increased

  06-07-2017 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Michael Gales, who played a part in the duping of Sunderland pensioner Joan Barnett who later died, has add two years added to his sentence
  
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• As student fees and living costs rocket here are five ways to go to university for free or cheaply

  06-07-2017 13:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  If you are put off by rising fees and slashed grants then there are other routes into university where students pay a lot less
  
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• Jesmond residents warned of disruption as gas repair work date set

  06-07-2017 13:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northern Gas Networks will replace gas mains in Clayton Road, Jesmond, following a series of leaks
  
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• Murder trial hears claims someone else confessed and told police accused did not slit throat

  06-07-2017 12:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Daniel Johnson, accused of murdering David Wilson in Sunderland, declined to give evidence at his trial at Newcastle Crown Court
  
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• Mike Ashley is 'the last person to know' about Newcastle United transfers

  06-07-2017 12:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United's colourful owner is giving evidence at the High Court after being sued by an investment banker
  
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• Gateshead manufacturer uses apprenticeships to achieve turbo-charged growth - Bdaily

  06-07-2017 12:39 via bdaily.co.uk
  
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  Gateshead manufacturer uses apprenticeships to achieve turbo-charged growth
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  A manufacturing company in Gateshead is using apprenticeships to upskill seven of its workforce into team leader and managerial roles, as it continues to grow international operations in several sectors including transport, energy, industrial and defence.and more »
  
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• Sunderland soldier's mum reacts as Blair accused of not being 'straight with nation' over Iraq war

  06-07-2017 12:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Janice Procter spoke out following an interview with Sir John Chilcot on the anniversary of the Chilcot Report's publication
  
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• Three men in court charged with gang rape of a woman in Wallsend

  06-07-2017 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Catalin Stan, Dorin Manea and Daniel Lungu, all from the North Tyneside town, are alleged to have sexually assaulted the female
  
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• Hadrian's Tipi team get the go-ahead for market and champagne bar in Central Station

  06-07-2017 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The ambitious plans could transform the Newcastle's Central Station entrance and follows on from the success of Hadrian's Tipi
  
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• Fears Northumberland will be at risk of housing free-for-all after core strategy is withdrawn

  06-07-2017 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Tory councillors have been accused of playing 'naked politics' after plans for 24,000 homes by 2031 were scrapped
  
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• Thunderstorms in Newcastle? Are we going to get drenched today and will there be flooding?

  06-07-2017 10:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Met Office has predicted a warm day with a risk of thunderstorms developing in the afternoon, and a yellow warning of rain
  
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• Wanted: Do you know where Stephen Savage is? Police want your help

  06-07-2017 10:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 39-year-old of no fixed address could be in Newcastle, Gateshead or North Tyneside and is wanted on charges of burglary and theft
  
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• Why are there flying ants and will they swarm their way into my back garden?

  06-07-2017 09:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The critters swamped tennis courts at Wimbledon yesterday and should invade our skies in the coming days
  
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• Have you seen this man who has links to Newcastle and Gateshead? - The Northern Echo (registration)

  06-07-2017 09:40 via thenorthernecho.co.uk
  
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  Have you seen this man who has links to Newcastle and Gateshead?
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  Stephen Savage, 39, of no fixed address, has links to the Newcastle, Gateshead and North Tyneside areas. Picture: NORTHUMBRIA POLICE. 1 comment. Get the latest local news straight to your inbox every day. Sign up. POLICE are appealing for ...
  
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• This is what the Magpie Cafe in Whitby looks like now - months after it was ravaged by fire

  06-07-2017 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Popular Magpie Cafe in Whitby was gutted by fire, which ruined the building's roof and top floor back in May
  
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• Attention cyclists: Here's where you can use your bike on the A19 and A1

  06-07-2017 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Highways England provide us with a full run-down of where bicycles are banned on our two main roads
  
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