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• Why was there police activity in South Shields on Thursday night?

  26-10-2017 21:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Officers swarmed onto Richmond Road in the West Park area of the town on Thursday night
  
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• Police searching for Good Samaritan after alleged Newcastle city centre attack

  26-10-2017 20:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Officers are keen to speak to the man who helped the alleged victim home on October 12 and they are keen to stress that he is not a suspect
  
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• Girl, 6, in hospital after falling 8ft onto concrete steps in horror Whitley Bay accident

  26-10-2017 20:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  She had been riding her bike when she fell over a sea wall and landed on the access steps on Thursday morning
  
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• Network Rail say 'bridge bashes' like this can reach 'epidemic' levels in autumn

  26-10-2017 19:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Crashes where a lorry strikes a low bridge are costing taxpayers £23m a year
  
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• First glimpse at Newcastle's Christmas lights, as decorations go up ahead of next month's switch-on

  26-10-2017 19:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The sight of the decorations is already putting some Geordies in a festive mood
  
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• Consultation which could see busy Gosforth bridge permanently closed under way

  26-10-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Salters Bridge was closed as part of the Killingworth Road works but now the council is asking residents if they want the bridge to reopen at all
  
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• Train company's moving tribute will let Bradley Lowery's memory travel up and down the country

  26-10-2017 18:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The blue heart became a symbol of the young Sunderland fan's struggle against deadly neuroblastoma
  
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• First footage from the scene of major crash which has closed the A19 during rush hour

  26-10-2017 18:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Emergency services are on the scene near Testo's Roundabout where is is thought there has been a collision between a car and a lorry
  
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• Boots accused of failing County Durham pharmacist who took her own life

  26-10-2017 17:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  High street chain insists it takes mental health issues 'extremely seriously' after it's criticised in the House of Commons  
  
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• MP Ian Lavery could face new standards inquiry over greyhound revelations

  26-10-2017 17:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Wansbeck MP criticised for failing officially to declare interest in greyhound racing
  
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• How does Denise Welch react to hearing her son's song on the radio? By dancing in her bikini

  26-10-2017 17:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  You're by the pool in LA, your son is in the 1975 and his song plays on the radio - we've all been there....
  
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• Appeal launched after Newcastle nightclub assault which saw victim thrown down staircase

  26-10-2017 17:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 20-year-old victim was punched a number of times before being thrown down a staircase in the House of Smith
  
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• 'Queues around the block' for filming of Antiques Roadshow in Newcastle

  26-10-2017 17:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Presenter Fiona Bruce said it was 'lovely' to finish the popular show's filming tour in the city
  
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• A19 reopened RECAP: Northbound carriageway at Testos roundabout open; No serious injuries

  26-10-2017 17:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The A19 has now reopened northbound at Testos roundabout following an earlier crash and police have confirmed that no one was seriously injured
  
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• Gateshead mum Brogan Sloan reveals ongoing torment violent ex has caused

  26-10-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Brogan, 22, was speaking as victims, MPs and a police boss welcomed tougher sentences for domestic thugs
  
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• From Earl Grey to Martin Luther King - the North East's links with civil rights

  26-10-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle has long been associated with the anti-slavery and civil rights movements from Earl Grey to Martin Luther King
  
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• Could you pass the UK citizenship test which hundreds fail? Find out here

  26-10-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The pass rate is improving in the North East but some of the topics once proved too tough for former Prime Minister David Cameron
  
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• Gateshead mum Brogan Sloan reveals ongoing torment violent ex has caused - ChronicleLive

  26-10-2017 16:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
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• Byker Bridge partially closed after man spotted on wrong side of the railings

  26-10-2017 16:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The incident was brought to an end after a large emergency services response and the man is now being given care
  
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• Halloween parties and events, a psychic, a women's DIY course and more in Newcastle and the North East

  26-10-2017 16:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Your community events including events across parts of the North East, including North Shields, Gateshead and Newcastle
  
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• Raids In Birmingham, London And Gateshead Over Alleged People Smuggling - Capital FM

  26-10-2017 16:31 via capitalfm.com
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  Raids In Birmingham, London And Gateshead Over Alleged People Smuggling
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  More than 25 people have been arrested in overnight raids across the UK and Europe, including in Birmingham, as part of an international investigation into an alleged people smuggling ring. Addresses in England, Bulgaria and Belgium - suspected of ...and more »
  
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• Why is there a giant statue of a soldier outside Newcastle's Theatre Royal?

  26-10-2017 16:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 'Centenary Soldier' was installed outside the Theatre Royal in Newcastle's city centre on Thursday
  
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• Shock X Factor move sees judges vote scrapped as Live Shows get set to begin

  26-10-2017 15:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Simon, Nicole, Sharon and Louis and their acts are gearing up for The X Factor Live Shows but one big thing will be missing
  
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• Sports Comment: 'Well are flying now three months after losing to Gateshead...hats off to Burrows and Robinson! - Motherwell Times

  26-10-2017 15:32 via motherwelltimes.co.uk
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  Sports Comment: 'Well are flying now three months after losing to Gateshead...hats off to Burrows and Robinson!
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  It was a sunny Saturday in July and I'd just watched Motherwell FC toil to a 3-2 friendly loss at English non league Gateshead in a turgid pre-season friendly...having trailed 3-0 in injury time, writes Craig Goldthorp. Despite goals by Ryan Bowman and ...and more »
  
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• Anna Fedorova shows why she's a YouTube 'sensation' at Sage Gateshead - ChronicleLive

  26-10-2017 14:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
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  Anna Fedorova shows why she's a YouTube 'sensation' at Sage Gateshead
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  Enter your postcode to see news and information near you Community updates, Crime Statistics, Local News & Events and much more... Anna Fedorova will be performing at South Hill Park as part of the Conservatoire Concert Series (Image: publicity Picture).
  
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• How many of us are working for free until the end of this year?

  26-10-2017 14:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The average UK worker puts in 68 days of unpaid overtime, meaning they are working for free until the New Year
  
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• Two arrested in Gateshead on suspicion of smuggling people from ... - ChronicleLive

  26-10-2017 14:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
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  Two arrested in Gateshead on suspicion of smuggling people from ...
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  A total of 11 people from London, Birmingham, and Gateshead were arrested as part of the investigation into human smuggling.and more »
  
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• Two arrested in Gateshead on suspicion of smuggling people from Afghanistan into the UK - ChronicleLive

  26-10-2017 14:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
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  Two arrested in Gateshead on suspicion of smuggling people from Afghanistan into the UK
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• Move from Gateshead to Sunderland paves way for EFG growth - Sun FM

  26-10-2017 14:37 via sun-fm.com
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  Move from Gateshead to Sunderland paves way for EFG growth
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  An engineering consultancy is creating jobs and targeting national opportunities after investing in a new Sunderland base. FEG Ltd provides design and build, project management and consultancy services. It has grown rapidly in recent years into a £1m ...and more »
  
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• Two arrested in Gateshead on suspicion of smuggling people from Afghanistan into the UK

  26-10-2017 14:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A total of 11 people from London, Birmingham, and Gateshead were arrested as part of the investigation into human smuggling
  
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• A volcano on the Canary Islands is worrying travellers - and could send a tidal wave towards Britain

  26-10-2017 14:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  There are fears an eruption is due, which could trigger a landslide and tidal wave that could reach Britain's shores in three hours
  
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• The 26-30 Railcard: is it going to happen and how much money could I save?

  26-10-2017 14:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Although it hasn't been confirmed yet, there's strong evidence rail users in there late 20s could be set for big savings
  
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• Why are there so many black ladybirds arriving in the UK? Everything you need to know

  26-10-2017 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Harlequin ladybirds from Asia and North America have been migrating to the UK in their droves
  
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• This is why most of us are basically working for FREE for the rest of this year

  26-10-2017 13:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Many people work longer than their contracted hours and it adds up more than you might think
  
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• Five tips to make sure the charities and funding pages you donate to are what they seem

  26-10-2017 13:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Many of us happily give away our hard earned money to good causes, but there are fraudsters looking to con your good nature
  
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• Byker Bridge police incident RECAP: Man on edge of the bridge pulled to safety by firefighters

  26-10-2017 13:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police say they were called to Byker Bridge at 11.05am - and the man has now been pulled to safety
  
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• Byker Bridge police incident LIVE: Man on edge of the bridge pulled to safety by firefighters

  26-10-2017 13:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police say they were called to Byker Bridge at 11.05am - and the man has now been pulled to safety
  
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• New Amazon Key service lets couriers to open your front door to leave package

  26-10-2017 12:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Would you be comfortable with this?
  
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• BT to slash landline costs for up to one million customers - here's what it means for you

  26-10-2017 12:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ofcom found landline only customers - who are mostly pensioners - were not getting value for money compared to those who signed up for bulk packages
  
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• Here's how you could earn up to £1,000 by helping the police solve crime anonymously

  26-10-2017 12:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Crimestoppers offer rewards of up to £1,000 for anonymous information which leads to arrests and convictions
  
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• World Mental Health Day in Newcastle, stylists stand up to cancer in Killingworth, coffee mornings and more

  26-10-2017 12:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Charity news written by charity groups and volunteers throughout Newcastle & the North East
  
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• Late night police pursuit of drugs suspect ends at Newcastle College

  26-10-2017 12:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police said officers arrested a man and seized suspected drugs following a pursuit in Newcastle
  
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• You may want to dig out your winter coat this weekend as temperatures are predicted to drop

  26-10-2017 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Meteorologists say we've had warmer than usual October conditions due to the weather coming from Spain - but that's all about to change
  
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• The BBC Antiques Roadshow is rolling into Newcastle and you can get involved

  26-10-2017 10:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The popular BBC One show will be filming at Newcastle's Civic Centre and there will be an open day on Thursday, October 26
  
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• Fats Domino dies: Tributes paid to rock 'n' roll pioneer

  26-10-2017 10:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Global star who stayed true to his home town helped change popular music
  
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• One in four Asian people on Tyneside say they have been a victim of crime

  26-10-2017 09:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Figures from the Crime Survey for England and Wales reveal how the Asian community fears becoming a victim of crime
  
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• Darlington explosion: Houses shake after Matalan cash machine 'blast'

  26-10-2017 09:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  People reported feeling the blast 'over two miles away' as police stressed the incident on Neasham Road was not terror-related
  
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• Taxi app Uber launches for customers in Durham due to popular demand

  26-10-2017 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Customers can start using the app in Durham from 4pm on Thursday - here's all the details
  
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• Tory and Labour MPs unite to demand changes to Universal Credit

  26-10-2017 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  MPs call for end to six-week delay on payments following evidence from cities including Newcastle
  
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• Quayside's The Cooperage is the latest heritage building on the at risk list

  26-10-2017 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Cooperage is the most significant regional addition to Historic England's Hertiage at Risk Register 2017
  
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