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• Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer to take part in charity match for Grenfell victims

  27-07-2017 22:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Alan Shearer will join former Newcastle United strike partner Les Ferdinand in the match fundraising for victims of the Grenfell Tower tragedy
  
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• Woman arrested after man injured in alleged Walker home raid

  27-07-2017 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police say two men burst into home on Flodden street and attacked resident
  
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• Michael Stead murder trial: Accused claims he was framed by co-defendants

  27-07-2017 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Michael Young is alleged to have taken part in a joint, armed attack on Mr Stead outside his home in Sunderland last March
  
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• Man charged with attempted murder after alleged assault and Walker house fire

  27-07-2017 21:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  35-year-old Steven Thomas Terence Clark, of Renwick Street, Newcastle, has been charged with attempted murder and arson
  
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• Gateshead diver Steven Slater dies exploring US wreck - BBC News - BBC News

  27-07-2017 21:07 via bbc.co.uk
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  Steven Slater, who died off the American coast, had been a diver for 28 years.
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• Gateshead diver Steven Slater dies exploring US wreck - BBC News

  27-07-2017 21:07 via bbc.co.uk
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  A British diver has died exploring a wreck off the American coast. Steven Slater, from Gateshead, was taking part in a group excursion to the Andrea Doria, 60 nautical miles southeast of Nantucket, when he got into difficulties on Monday. The 46-year ...
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• Tax officials defend decision to raid Newcastle United in multi-million pound probe

  27-07-2017 20:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  St James' Park was raided by HM Revenue and Customs as part of a probe into suspected fraud, tax evasion and money-laundering in the UK
  
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• Grenfell Tower fire: Detectives say corporate manslaughter charges are possible

  27-07-2017 20:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  In a letter to Grenfell residents, Scotland Yard have said there are 'reasonable grounds' to suspect corporate manslaughter was committed
  
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• 'You're not in trouble' concerned police tell missing schoolgirl Chloe Thynne, 16

  27-07-2017 19:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Chloe Thynne, 16, was last seen on Friday getting a bus from Thornley to Peterlee and 'extremely concerned' police are appealing for help to find her
  
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• Peterlee teenager Chloe Thynne found safe and well by police

  27-07-2017 19:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 16-year-old had not been seen since last Friday when she got on a bus from Thornley to Peterlee, Durham Constabulary said
  
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• Reports of anti-Semitism in Gateshead's Jewish community rocket - ChronicleLive

  27-07-2017 19:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
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• 'Whoever did this is an animal': Teenager speaks out after her cat was shot by thug with air rifle

  27-07-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Rachel Thomas found beloved cat Maisy bleeding and unable to stand at their Blackhall Colliery home
  
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• Thirteen miles and thousands of pounds - gulf between property prices in Northumberland villages

  27-07-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Latest figures show houses in Longhorsley were bought for £418,199 last year, compared to £100,805 in Choppington - just 13 miles away
  
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• See Tynemouth Castle and Priory's historic artillery gun being restored to its former glory

  27-07-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The gun’s exposed coastal location has resulted in blistered, flaking paint work and corroding metalwork
  
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• Reports of anti-Semitism in Gateshead's Jewish community rocket

  27-07-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gateshead has the largest ultra Orthodox Jewish community outside of London and a charity claims reports of anti-Semitism are rising
  
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• New Wear Crossing: When will Sunderland's huge new bridge be complete?

  27-07-2017 18:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Here's everything you need to know about the bridge, including cost and how the rest of the work will progress
  
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• Terminally-ill baby Charlie Gard to be moved to a hospice where life support will be withdrawn

  27-07-2017 18:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  High Court judge Mr Justice Francis laid out plans for Charlie's final days in a move which will see the baby 'inevitably' die
  
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• Sunderland UK City of Culture 2021 bid: Everything you need to know

  27-07-2017 18:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Here's when we'll find out if Sunderland has won the prize and how much money it could bring in to the North East
  
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• Mental health trust boss calls on BBC to apologise for 'horrifying' Panorama title

  27-07-2017 17:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  John Lawlor has slammed programme makers for 'scaremongering' with a show looking at the case of 'Batman killer' James Holmes
  
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• Free movement to end when UK leaves European Union

  27-07-2017 17:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Immigration Minister says new system will be in place by spring of 2019
  
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• Son of Duke and Duchess of Northumberland gets married in Germany

  27-07-2017 17:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Lord Max married Princess Nora Oettingen-Spielberg in a lavish ceremony surrounded by family and guests
  
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• Not all sweet treats are getting smaller - these chocolate bars have got BIGGER in the past decade

  27-07-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Those with a sweet tooth have long believed their favourite chocolate bar was getting smaller
  
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• Home Secretary Amber Rudd criticised for 'cowardly' private visit to North East police force

  27-07-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Home Security and Policing Minister Nick Hurd avoided the press and public in a visit to the region
  
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• Disabled man 'trapped' in Newcastle flats after broken lifts leave him trapped on sixth floor

  27-07-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Phillip Stafford says he was left a prisoner in his own home after the lift in Bewick Court broke, leaving him stranded on the sixth floor
  
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• Apply for The Island - Bear Grylls' Channel 4 show back for new series and looking for contestants

  27-07-2017 16:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Island has so far tested the survival instincts of members of the public and celebrities and the Bear Grylls show is coming back
  
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• Fire service reveal catalogue of fire safety hazards in North East high-rise blocks

  27-07-2017 15:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Inspections of 182 buildings revealed some residents had removed fire doors from their properties and cluttered escape routes
  
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• Five arrested after man loses his finger in alleged Cowgate assault

  27-07-2017 15:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Residents described seeing a man lying injured on the floor and witnessed emergency services swarming the area
  
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• Geordie families being sought for major new TV series on family life

  27-07-2017 14:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  North East families are being invited to apply for the show by 72 Films, with producers particularly keen to hear from large families
  
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• See the Gateshead pervert snared trying to meet a 14-year-old girl - ChronicleLive

  27-07-2017 14:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
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• See the Gateshead pervert snared trying to meet a 14-year-old girl

  27-07-2017 14:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  John Dickinson, of Crawcrook, was snared by Dark Justice when he tried to meet a 14-year-old girl for sex
  
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• Self harm at HMP Frankland - home of Sean Mercer and Yorkshire Ripper - rockets

  27-07-2017 14:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ministry of Justice figures show alarming increase in assaults and self harm incidents across UK jails
  
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• 10 things you might not have known about Newcastle and Gateshead's iconic Tyne Bridge - ChronicleLive

  27-07-2017 14:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
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  10 things you might not have known about Newcastle and Gateshead's iconic Tyne Bridge
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• 10 things you might not have known about Newcastle and ... - ChronicleLive

  27-07-2017 14:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
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  As bollards are proposed for the Tyne Bridge, here are 10 things you might not have known about the North East's most famous structure.and more »
  
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• Newcastle wildlife protestors launch campaign after hundreds of trees set to be felled

  27-07-2017 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Save Newcastle Wildlife group is behind the drive which is concerned over schemes it says will see 600 trees felled
  
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• Celtic vs Newcastle United on this day in 1999: Remember these three Newcastle players?

  27-07-2017 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A friendly match at Celtic Park on this day in 1999 saw a 2-0 defeat for the Magpies as Ruud Gullit's managerial reign faltered
  
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• 10 things you might not have known about Newcastle and Gateshead's iconic Tyne Bridge

  27-07-2017 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  As bollards are proposed for the Tyne Bridge, here are 10 things you might not have known about the North East's most famous structure
  
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• Newcastle war veteran asked to leave Kew Gardens gift shop because he was on a mobility scooter

  27-07-2017 13:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Joe Fisher MBE from Gosforth was told he couldn't use the toilets, gift shop or on the grass at Kew Gardens
  
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• Charred remains of Grenfell Tower to be covered up

  27-07-2017 13:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Building to be coated in protective wrap from mid-August to help forensic investigations
  
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• Jumpin' Hot Club takes over the Q Festival on Gateshead Quayside next week - ChronicleLive

  27-07-2017 13:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
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  Jumpin' Hot Club takes over the Q Festival on Gateshead Quayside next week
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• Judges told 'no reasonable grounds' for believing Newcastle United engaged in tax fraud

  27-07-2017 13:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  High Court judges have been told by Newcastle United's legal team that the information was available by other means
  
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• Search has been launched for missing Peterlee man Peter Hodgson

  27-07-2017 12:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police have said that the 41-year-old's disappearance is 'out of character' and have urged anyone with information to get in touch
  
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• Lloyds Bank to refund £300m to 600,000 customers for PPI and mortgage arrears failures

  27-07-2017 12:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Lender had to recently fork out extra £350 million to cover ballooning cost of PPI mis-selling scandal
  
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• Tyne and Wear museums receive £15m cash boost in shake up

  27-07-2017 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Funds will be divided between the likes of the Discovery Museum, Segedunum Roman Fort and Great North Museum: Hancock
  
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• The mystery drawing on the wall uncovered during demolition work at former Northumberland hospital

  27-07-2017 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  New home for 75-year-old caricature of Winston Churchill that was uncovered at Stannington Hospital in Northumberland
  
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• First 'Sir Bobby' post at Newcastle childhood cancer research centre filled

  27-07-2017 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Funding from the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation has created four specialist roles at the Wolfson Childhood Cancer Research Centre
  
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• Drunk thug jailed after setting fire to newspaper and throwing it at terrified bus driver

  27-07-2017 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Grant Mitchell, from Birtley, flew into a rage and spat at the driver before throwing the paper as shocked passengers looked on
  
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• Review: The Shires, Sage Gateshead - The Northern Echo (registration)

  27-07-2017 11:26 via thenorthernecho.co.uk
  Review: The Shires, Sage Gateshead
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  THE Shires – Ben Earle and Crissie Rhodes – are the biggest country act in the UK today, with their latest album, My Universe, reaching number three in the UK album charts last October. And they'd be the first to admit a lot of their success has been ...
  
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• Second suspect in custody as man fights for life following Walker house fire

  27-07-2017 11:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Two held on suspicion of attempted murder following incident on Wigmore Avenue
  
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• Man found seriously injured at Northumberland beauty spot dies in hospital

  27-07-2017 11:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Darren Thomas Bonner, from Sunderland, was found injured on July 10 but has now died in hospital
  
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• Police searching for missing Peterlee pensioner Linda Keating have found a body in a woodland

  27-07-2017 11:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Formal identification has not yet taken place but the 65-year-old's family has been informed
  
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