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• Man smuggled his wife into the UK and started dealing drugs in Newcastle

  01-09-2017 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ali Camara has been jailed for nine months after giving his wife a stolen passport so she could get into the country
  
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• Expanding Heathrow could bring the North East 5,000 jobs - failure to do so may cost us services

  01-09-2017 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  North East MPs Catherine McKinnell and Phil Wilson - whose constituencies cover the two North East airports - say Heathrow must be allowed to grow
  
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• Homes left without power after flames erupt from beneath a Throckley Street

  01-09-2017 21:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The top blew off a man hole cover after an electrical fire on Hexham Road, Throckley
  
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• Appeal for help to find missing Gateshead man David Henderson ... - ChronicleLive

  01-09-2017 21:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
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• Appeal for help to find missing Gateshead man David Henderson

  01-09-2017 21:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  David, 45, was last seen at his home in Hamsterley Crescent, Wrekenton, on Sunday, August 27
  
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• Eyewitness describes moment an electrical fire blew a manhole cover out of the ground

  01-09-2017 20:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Keith Henderson, who lives 50 yards from where the fire erupted out of Hexham Road, watched as flames and smoke billowed from underground
  
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• Woman taken to hospital after being hit by a car on Ryhope Street

  01-09-2017 20:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ryhope Street was closed after a woman was knocked down near the Cherry Knowle roundabout
  
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• Manhunt launched after 25-year-old stabbed at a house in Kenton

  01-09-2017 20:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police have been searching for a suspect after a man was stabbed at a house in Eland Close, Kenton Bar
  
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• Watch as flames erupt from underneath Throckley street following 'explosion'

  01-09-2017 20:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The drama unfolded at around 5pm on Hexham Road in Throckley when residents reported hearing 'loud bangs'
  
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• Murder accused says he was sorry after he stabbed Frankie Cooper in Princess Square

  01-09-2017 19:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 17-year-old has admitted stabbing Frankie following an altercation but claims but he didn’t intend to kill or seriously harm him
  
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• Hero rescuers nominated for Chronicle Champions honour after saving dad's life with CPR

  01-09-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Robbie Beckwith and Mark Rodgers used the life-saving treatment after man fell ill in County Durham
  
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• Charity withdraws from Hexham BID scheme over claims ‘vulnerable’ young person was verbally abused

  01-09-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Hexham BID manager Helen Grayshan blamed the verbal attack on traders who have refused to pay the scheme's levy
  
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• Ashington mum in race against time to get life-changing treatment - in India

  01-09-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Susan Timlin has been left isolated and is often too ill to get out of bed because of the debilitating condition
  
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• Throckley 'explosion' RECAP: Underground electrical fire erupts, blowing manhole cover from the ground

  01-09-2017 18:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  An electrical fire erupted from a drain and the manhole cover was blown out of the ground on Hexham Road         
  
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• Throckley explosion LIVE: Large bang shocks residents after underground electrical fire

  01-09-2017 18:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  An eyewitness said there had been 'more than one explosion' on Hexham Road, within a built up area of Throckley, on Friday evening
  
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• Tributes to pensioner Martha Johnson killed in Marsden Road crash

  01-09-2017 18:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 88-year-old mum-of-three was described as leading a 'busy life' and is survived by children Colin, Steven and Alison
  
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• Mum spared prison after she scammed people out of their holidays

  01-09-2017 17:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Zoe Barrass, of Chester-le-Street, ran a firm in Sunderland and took thousands of pounds worth of bookings for flights and holidays
  
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• Meet the new owners of a Gosforth institution as Thorpes changes hands

  01-09-2017 17:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Colin and Peter Thorpe sold Gosforth family business to Colin and Angela Thorpe, and the new owners took over the shop on Friday
  
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• Have you got a Volkswagen? You could save thousands on a new one under scrappage scheme

  01-09-2017 17:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  VW owners can get up to £6,000 off a new car as manufacturer bids to make good over its emission cheating
  
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• Kenton Bar stabbing RECAP: Manhunt launched after 25-year-old stabbed in Eland Close

  01-09-2017 17:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The air ambulance has landed in Kenton school field after an incident, believed to be in Eland Close
  
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• Kenton Bar stabbing LIVE: Manhunt launched after 25-year-old stabbed in Eland Close

  01-09-2017 17:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The air ambulance has landed in Kenton school field after an incident, believed to be in Eland Close
  
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• Am I entitled to money to help buy my kids' school uniforms?

  01-09-2017 17:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Councils have the power to offer grants to low income families - but it's a post code lottery and they don't all do it
  
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• This is how UK petrol prices could rise by as a result of Hurricane Harvey

  01-09-2017 17:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Drivers have been told to expect a hike in the cost of unleaded petrol
  
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• North Shields dad stuck in Greek hospital tells of desperate battle to fly home after injury

  01-09-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Tony Blenkinsop is believed to have suffered a slipped disk and has been in hospital in Corfu while waiting to see if he can travel home with his wife
  
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• Hundreds of people needed for launch party at Sunderland's new cultural quarter

  01-09-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Live performance by the acclaimed Periplum theatre company will officially open The Fire Station on High Street West
  
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• How the rising cost of living means wages are falling in the North East

  01-09-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The North East has the lowest wages in England and they have been falling in 'real terms'
  
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• Teenage boy flown to hospital after being hit by a car on major Sunderland road

  01-09-2017 16:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 16-year-old suffered serious injuries but police say they are not believed to be life threatening
  
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• See footage of would-be-robbers chasing ex Newcastle star Andy Carroll on motorbikes

  01-09-2017 15:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  The Geordie striker told a 999 operator 'one’s behind me pulling out a gun, I don’t know what to do'
  
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• Back open: Blyth job centre is back in business two days after bailiffs closed the building

  01-09-2017 15:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The JobCentre Plus building reopened on Friday following a legal dispute involving a company called Telereal Trillium
  
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• Eid al-Adha 2017 - what is it and when does it take place?

  01-09-2017 15:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Muslims across region gather to celebrate the second and greater Eid celebrations of the year
  
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• High demand leads to extra tickets for Bradley Lowery charity match being released

  01-09-2017 14:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Celebs are taking to the pitch in honour of the County Durham six-year-old who lost his battle with neuroblastoma in July
  
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• Meet the table tennis king who has become a fixture at Newcastle's Central Station

  01-09-2017 14:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Joe Chan, 68, can be found at the public ping pong table inside the station's entrance three or four times a week
  
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• Scarlett Moffatt debuts drastic new hair do as she gets rave reviews for hosting Streetmate

  01-09-2017 14:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  I'm A Celebrity winner Scarlett took to Instagram to debut her new hair cut as she gets plenty of praise for hosting Streetmate
  
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• Tributes to elderly woman killed in Marsden Road collision as residents' anger mounts

  01-09-2017 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  South Tyneside Council has said it would consider further safety improvements following a police investigation
  
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• Hopsital bosses seek public's views on controversial plans for medical services south of the Tyne

  01-09-2017 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The proposals could mean changes to stroke, maternity, gynaecology and children's emergency services in Sunderland and South Tyneside
  
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• Will I get fined if I drive into bus lanes to let an ambulance through?

  01-09-2017 13:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The RAC has advice for drivers as it warns more could be penalised for breaking traffic laws to let emergency vehicles pass
  
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• Mother's shock after doctor tells her to put her baby on a DIET to 'stop obesity before it begins', despite the ... - Daily Mail

  01-09-2017 13:00 via dailymail.co.uk
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  Mother's shock after doctor tells her to put her baby on a DIET to 'stop obesity before it begins', despite the ...
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  A mother says she was left shocked after a doctor told her to put her six-month-old baby on a diet. Danielle Parker says she was instructed to stop feeding her daughter Grace any solid food and only allow her water in between breast feeds. She says the ...
  
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• Gun toting robber guilty of attempting to steal Andy Carroll's £22,000 watch

  01-09-2017 12:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jack O'Brien, 22, has been found guilty at Basildon Crown Court of attempting to rob Premier League striker Andy Carroll of his
  
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• SpongeBob-pyjama wearing flasher who exposed himself to women was former soldier

  01-09-2017 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Michael Carr left two women traumatised when they saw him standing at his window in Blyth naked
  
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• Shipbuilding on the River Tyne: 10 classic photographs from across the last 110 years

  01-09-2017 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The River Tyne witnessed the rise and fall of shipbuilding - our 10 photos reflect the 20th century heyday of the industry
  
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• Dancing dad who took selfies 80ft on top of Scotswood Bridge is jailed

  01-09-2017 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Joseph Ellis caused major rush hour disruption when he twice scaled the bridge in 12 hours, forcing police to close the road
  
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• Chinese New Year in Newcastle could see massive carnival next year thanks to crowdfunding effort

  01-09-2017 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Over £8,000 has been raised, partly thanks to a big donation from a council-run fund, to make the even bigger than it has ever been
  
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• Extra Metro services confirmed for Great North Run 2017 - what you need to know

  01-09-2017 11:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Nexus has confirmed that there will be extra trains running on September 10 but some stations will be closed at times
  
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• Liam Fox Brexit warning as he tells Brussels not to blackmail Britain

  01-09-2017 11:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The International Trade Secretary's comments came as negotiations stalled during the latest round of crunch talks in Brussels
  
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• Nine staff suspended at G4S immigration centre amid abuse and assault claims

  01-09-2017 11:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Investigation also launched into allegations by BBC Panorama of "chaos, incompetence and abuse"
  
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• Boots is now selling a cheaper morning after pill after backlash over 'sexist' overcharging

  01-09-2017 10:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  The chemist chain had been labelled as sexist for charging twice as much for emergency contraception as their rivals
  
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• Police launch search for a missing pregnant teenager from Morpeth

  01-09-2017 09:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Aimee Riches, 18, has not been seen Monday August 28 and officers are becoming increasingly concerned
  
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• Watch aerial drone footage showing the changing face of Killingworth Road Metro bridge

  01-09-2017 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The bridge has been replaced as part of a multi-million pound modernisation programme carried out by Nexus
  
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• Operation Shelter: Sex predators could be jailed for more than 200 years

  01-09-2017 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Members of Newcastle's vile grooming network to be sentenced at Newcastle Crown Court next week
  
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• Top stories from Britain and around the world - Theresa May to meet Japanese Emperor after brushing off leadership questions

  01-09-2017 08:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Top stories from Britain and around the world
  
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