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• Why John Motson, Seven Stories and Newcastle Town Moor are in a new TV series about Utopia

  04-08-2017 23:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The BBC's Utopia: In Search Of The Dream is presented by art historian Richard Clay, a professor at Newcastle University
  
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• Watch the touching tribute to Bradley Lowery at the Stadium of Light season opener

  04-08-2017 22:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The minute's applause was held before the Black Cat's clash with Derby, the opening tie of their 2017/18 campaign
  
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• Rapist jailed for more than nine years after brutally attacking woman in street

  04-08-2017 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Derrick Mutambuka dragged the female into an alley in Sunderland city centre as she made her way home from a night out
  
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• Grandmother's brush with death after walk in Jesmond Dene almost turns to tragedy

  04-08-2017 19:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  70-year-old Andrea Anderson was walking with her grandchildren through Jesmond Dene Park when they had to sprint to avoid a falling tree
  
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• Two men jailed for dealing 'spice' in Newcastle city centre after police sting

  04-08-2017 19:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Leon Ghani and Jordan Akinfolarin were caught by undercover officers supping the synthetic cannabis on a number of occasions
  
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• When is Usain Bolt’s final race at London 2017 World Athletics Championships?

  04-08-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Full low-down on the timings for Usain Bolt's final races in the London 2017 World Athletics Championships?
  
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• KAPOW: High kicking North Shields plumber smashes two world titles within a week

  04-08-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Chris, who won golds in the ISKA US Open World Championships and the North American Open Wako's in USA, is also up for a Chronicle Champions Award
  
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• Bosses buzzing with pride as bee and butterfly scheme declared blooming marvellous

  04-08-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  'The award is acknowledging the tireless work of people who contribute to making Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty wonderful places to live'
  
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• Gateshead man Martin Biggins not seen for more than two weeks - ChronicleLive

  04-08-2017 18:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
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• Gateshead man Martin Biggins not seen for more than two weeks

  04-08-2017 18:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 26-year-old from Gateshead has been missing for more than two weeks and Northumbria Police say they are 'growing increasingly concerned'
  
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• Chase Park Festival at Gateshead's Saltwell Park teams up with Go North East for disabled music fans - The Northern Echo (registration)

  04-08-2017 18:44 via thenorthernecho.co.uk
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  Chase Park Festival at Gateshead's Saltwell Park teams up with Go North East for disabled music fans
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  A MUSIC festival has teamed up with a bus company to ensure that disabled fans can get to the venue safely. Chase Park Festival at Saltwell Park, Gateshead, has forged an alliance with Go North East for the event on Saturday, August 26. Paving the way ...
  
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• Missing Gateshead man - ITV News

  04-08-2017 17:58 via itv.com
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  Police are appealing for information to help to find Martin Biggins, 26, missing from the Gateshead area. Martin has not been seen since July 17, when he was at the Queen Elizabeth hospital, receiving treatment. Police have carried out a number of ...and more »
  
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• Fears revealed as drug abuse charities face funding cuts while deaths rise

  04-08-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  MPs say charities helping drug addicts are needed more than ever but they're facing funding cuts which threaten their future
  
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• Dangerous fidget spinners which could slice into an eye sold as toys for children

  04-08-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Parents are also warned that safe-looking spinners which don't come up to safety standards could develop sharp edges and put children at risk
  
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• A whole club and A LOT of Ferraris - what you could buy with Neymar's transfer fee

  04-08-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Brazilian superstar Neymar has swapped Barcelona for Paris St Germain in a world record transfer of around £200m
  
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• Celebrity Big Brother: Sarah Harding talks about fractured relationship with Cheryl

  04-08-2017 16:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Before she went in CBB, it was claimed Cheryl was worried Sarah would talk about her and now she's opened up about their friendship
  
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• Drivers be warned - a major North East road is set to get average speed cameras

  04-08-2017 15:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Cameras could go up at sites between Hexham and Haydon Bridge, Bardon Mill to Haydon Bridge, Greenhead and Low Row and Corby Hill to Warwick-on-Eden
  
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• Motorcyclist in hospital with serious injuries after crashing into a road sign

  04-08-2017 14:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The man lost control of his bike on Front Street in Hetton on Friday morning and police are now appealing for witnesses
  
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• Is Footballers' Wives coming back? Gary Lucy drops huge hint about revival

  04-08-2017 14:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Featuring characters like Tanya Turner and Chardonnay Lane-Pascoe, Footballers Wives made its TV debut in 2002
  
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• Paedophile hunters such as Dark Justice told to 'leave it to the professionals' police warn

  04-08-2017 14:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The vigilante group has been responsible for caging a string of paedophiles but police warn they could be putting investigations at risk
  
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• How well do you know the North East's most famous brands? Test yourself with our quiz

  04-08-2017 14:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Take our North East logo quiz to be in the chance of winning £50 worth of Marks & Spencer vouchers
  
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• Channel 4's Bake Off trailer suggests the show could look very different from BBC's version

  04-08-2017 14:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The one-minute teaser trailer features singing cakes and pastries as fans prepare for the post Mary Berry era
  
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• Sky VIP loyalty scheme allows fans to watch shows early - and rewards long-standing customers

  04-08-2017 14:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sky VIP will reward faithful customers with perks such as broadband upgrades, free tickets and free Sky Q setups
  
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• 'Ant will be fine': Simon Cowell backs Anthony McPartlin to beat drink and drug demons

  04-08-2017 14:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Cowell believes Ant's close relationship with Geordie best friend Dec would be one of the things that helped him overcome his struggles
  
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• Violence after Newcastle United's clash with Leeds was 'some of the worst' seen at St James' Park

  04-08-2017 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A Northumbria Police officer has described the violent scenes that followed April's 1-1 draw as one fan was given a football banning order
  
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• Sunderland College merger to save financially failing Hartlepool Sixth Form College goes ahead

  04-08-2017 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The colleges say they've had "overwhelming support" for the link, despite a neighbouring college arguing it might harm the Teesside town
  
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• Minchella, Mark Toney and over a century of ice cream in the North East

  04-08-2017 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  After the death of a respected Tyneside ice cream boss, we recall the story of ice cream in the North East over the last century and more
  
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• Fancy becoming a prison officer? HMP Northumberland is offering £20k salary - no experience needed

  04-08-2017 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The privately run jail had offered redundancy after staff asked to leave earlier this year but is now on the lookout for new employees
  
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• Loved up Declan Donnelly shares new wedding snap two years after his big day

  04-08-2017 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dec thanked fans for their kind messages as he celebrates two years with his wife Ali Astall who he married in his native Newcastle
  
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• CCTV released as police launch investigation after designer watch taken from Newcastle store

  04-08-2017 12:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police have released an image of a man who was in the area and could possibly help them with their investigation
  
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• Blyth dangerous dog trial: Alleged owner said 'not again' when told of attack, court hears

  04-08-2017 12:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Claire Neal was allegedly the owner of Marley the Staffordshire Bull Terrier when it savaged 12 children in a park
  
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• Holidaymakers flying home from Europe have been sent text warnings about delays

  04-08-2017 12:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Tighter immigration checks at airports across Europe have led to Brit holidaymakers facing major delays trying to fly home
  
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• Teenage killer jailed for murdering Newcastle United fan loses fight for early release

  04-08-2017 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Christopher Chapman, 24, was killed outside his ground-floor flat in Blyth, Northumberland, by Megan Hope and Natasha Johnson in 2011
  
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• Newcastle bill payers are less likely to switch their energy supplier than UK average

  04-08-2017 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The figures come just days after energy giant British Gas announced plans to hike up their prices in a move affecting millions of customers
  
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• Health fears of rural residents in Northumberland as bid to save £641m from NHS gets under way

  04-08-2017 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Health bosses have released public feedback on the North East's draft Sustainability and Transformation Plan
  
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• CCTV appeal after man smashes Newcastle bookies' gaming machine with stool

  04-08-2017 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police have released an image of a man who was in the Ladbrokes bookmakers at the time and could help with their investigation
  
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• Police confirm Sunderland man Glyn Fell has been found safe and well

  04-08-2017 11:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 52-year-old had gone missing without his medication and officers were extremely worried for his welfare
  
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• British winner of £51m EuroMillions jackpot has not yet claimed their prize - it could be you

  04-08-2017 11:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The National Lottery is appealing for the mystery millionaire to come forward, almost a week after winning the sum
  
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• British winner of £51m EuroMillions jackpot comes forward to claim their prize

  04-08-2017 11:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The National Lottery had appealed for the mystery millionaire to come forward, almost a week after winning the sum
  
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• Motorist banned from driving after towing man in wheelchair along road

  04-08-2017 11:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The man in the wheelchair was also fined
  
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• Do you ever drive in flip flops? It can void your insurance if you're in an accident

  04-08-2017 10:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Research found 25% of Newcastle motorists would be happy to get behind the wheel in flip flops - but few are aware it can invalidate their insurance
  
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• Do you ever drive in flip flops? It can void your insurance if you're in accident

  04-08-2017 10:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Research found 25% of Newcastle motorists would be happy to get behind the wheel in flip flops - but few are aware it can invalidate their insurance
  
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• Dubai's 86-storey Torch Tower hit by fire again

  04-08-2017 09:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  More than 40 floors of the 86-storey Torch Tower were said to be burning on one side of the building
  
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• Most of Europe set to swelter in serious heatwave - but will we?

  04-08-2017 09:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Red weather warnings issued amid predictions of scorching temperatures
  
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• Sick of speed bumps? You'll be pleased to know they could soon go and here's why

  04-08-2017 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Government is thinking of getting rid of them because it says they help cause more pollution on our roads
  
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• Month-long dig on Holy Island reveals special place of island's long religious history

  04-08-2017 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Excavations, part of the Peregrini Lindisfarne Community Archaeology project, have concentrated on a ridge called The Heugh
  
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• Could sections of our major roads be soon covered by poly-tunnels to protect us from fumes?

  04-08-2017 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Highways England has revealed a plan to cover busy stretches of road with fume-eating fabric to keep the air clean
  
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• Top stories from Britain and around the world - NHS cyber attack hero due in US court over software to harvest bank details

  04-08-2017 08:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Top stories from Britain and around the world
  
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• Vera in Newcastle: Did you spot film crews and Brenda Blethyn in the city centre?

  04-08-2017 08:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Vera's trusty blue Land Rover was parked up in Newcastle city centre as filming got under way for the new series of the crime show
  
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• North East news LIVE: Work continues on the demolition of Killingworth Road Metro bridge

  04-08-2017 07:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Chronicle's live breaking news service including Friday's traffic, travel, weather, sport and more covering Newcastle and the North East
  
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