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• Rail strike to hit North East next week after talks between the RMT and Arriva Rail North break down

  03-11-2017 21:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A 24-hour walk is planned for November 8, with Merseyrail, Southern, Greater Anglia, South Western Railways and Island Line also effected
  
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• Fenwick's window: see the 15 best pictures from this year display

  03-11-2017 21:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Hundreds gathered on Northumberland Street to see this year's theme of Paddington Bear revealed
  
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• 'Nightmare neighbour' allegedly murdered dad by stabbing him in the heart

  03-11-2017 21:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jason Downey is accused of murdering Steven Coulter in Heaton after 'bullying and intimidating' him while living in the same building in Heaton
  
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• Take a tour of this year's Fenwick's Christmas Window as crowds gather for big reveal

  03-11-2017 21:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  It's always a big deal in Newcastle and fake snow fell as a large crowd gathered to see the curtain drop on this year's Fenwick's Christmas Window
  
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• Can you help police find missing South Tyneside man Jed McCaffery?

  03-11-2017 19:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 46-year-old from Fellgate went missing from his home address on Tuesday and officers are growing increasingly concerned  
  
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• Victory for campaigners in contaminated blood scandal as Downing Street changes inquiry plan

  03-11-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Department for Health will not be involved in the inquiry into the scandal which killed 2,400 people 
  
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• Grooming gang who targeted vulnerable teenagers jailed for 32 years

  03-11-2017 18:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Four men were jailed for a total of 32 years for 22 separate offences which took place in Newcastle between 2007 and 2014
  
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• Burglars attack pensioner leaving him seriously injured before fleeing in his car

  03-11-2017 18:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A 70-year-old in Gateshead has been left with serious hip injuries after the men tried to force their way into his home before fleeing in his car
  
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• New homes WILL be built on South Gosforth Green despite residents' protests

  03-11-2017 17:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Outline permission was given to build bungalows on South Gosforth Green next to Ridgewood Gardens for people with physical and learning disabilities
  
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• 'He wasn't just my brother he was my best friend' youngster's plea to prevent cold water deaths

  03-11-2017 17:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Cameron Gosling died after plunging into the River Wear and now his brother Cyle has bravely spoken to classmates about the risk
  
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• Industry standard boosts Gateshead IT firm's telecoms credentials - Bdaily

  03-11-2017 17:10 via bdaily.co.uk
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  Industry standard boosts Gateshead IT firm's telecoms credentials
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  Gateshead IT firm Advantex Network Solutions is set to grow its Internet Protocol (IP) telephone services, after securing a high-profile partnership certification from market leader Mitel. The company has achieved Mitel Silver Solutions Partner status ...
  
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• Brexit letter - petition demands government withdraw university information request

  03-11-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Nearly 2,400 academics sign up saying universities do not have to provide information the MP and whip asked for
  
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• Pensioner assaulted in Gateshead burglary - ITV News

  03-11-2017 16:30 via itv.com
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  Pensioner assaulted in Gateshead burglary
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  Police are appealing for information after a pensioner was assaulted during a burglary in Gateshead. The incident happened at 9.15pm last night when two men tried to force entry to an address on Rotherfield Gardens in the Harlow Green area of the town.
  
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• Three arrested after man suffers stab wounds in Ponteland

  03-11-2017 16:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police has appealed for witnesses following alleged disturbance that ended in violence in Ponteland
  
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• It's Storey time for special Kay - Gateshead rider Anna Kay on the up - The Northern Echo

  03-11-2017 14:37 via thenorthernecho.co.uk
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  It's Storey time for special Kay - Gateshead rider Anna Kay on the up
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  Matt: Congratulations on joining Storey Racing. Can you tell me how that came about and how you feel now that it is done? Anna: So this was my first season of competing properly on the road as I have always competed in mountain biking in the national ...
  
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• Hunter's Moon 2017 - look out for it over Newcastle's skies tonight

  03-11-2017 14:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The full moon certainly will be worth viewing on Friday night - here's our guide to the night skies with all you need to know about the special sight
  
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• 'Powerful' Field of Remembrance at Saltwell Park opened to the public

  03-11-2017 14:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Volunteers gave their time to help plant thousands of crosses in honour of fallen soldiers
  
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• Former Byker Grove actress Donna Air confirmed for new series of Dancing on Ice

  03-11-2017 14:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Ratings winner Dancing on Ice will return to ITV and there will be some Geordie interest in the shape of the former Byker Grove star
  
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• Two Newcastle GP surgeries have been saved but another one will close after NHS review

  03-11-2017 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Health bosses have made a decision on the future of Ponteland Road Health Centre and Grainger Medical Practice
  
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• This smirking rapist has confessed to a sex attack on a 14-year-old girl

  03-11-2017 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ryan Brody was warned he faces prison for raping the child in Ashington but was released on bail after pleading guilty
  
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• Stroke victim's heartbreaking decision to sell his guitars after he is left unable to play them

  03-11-2017 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Alan Welsh, of County Durham, decided to give up his guitars to support the Great North Air Ambulance Service
  
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• New homes could be built on former School House site near Wideopen

  03-11-2017 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The historic School House, on Sandy Lane, was damaged in a fire 10 years ago and later demolished
  
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• Thieves leave Durham woman devastated after stealing 'irreplaceable' jewellery

  03-11-2017 13:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The victim has been left in floods of tears after the thieves broke in and ransacked her home to steal sentimental jewellery and Christmas gifts
  
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• You should probably fill up on petrol and diesel this weekend and save yourself some cash

  03-11-2017 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Oil prices have reached a two-year-high, and guess what that means for motorists? Expect fuel costs to jump next week
  
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• Twitter employee hailed a hero after deleting Donald Trump's account

  03-11-2017 12:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Twitter confirm brief disappearance of Trump account done by employee on his final day in the job
  
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• See inside huge cannabis farm discovered in derelict Newcastle shopping centre

  03-11-2017 12:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police find around 1,000 plants plants inside the derelict Brian Roycroft Centre, in Newbiggin Hall, on Wednesday
  
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• What it's like living in the North's most famous farmhouse - bang in the middle of the M62

  03-11-2017 12:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  If you've driven to Manchester from the North East you may have come across the famous farm which sits in the centre of a busy motorway
  
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• Vince Cable admits Westminster abuse scandal is 'dark moment' for politics during Newcastle visit

  03-11-2017 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Liberal Democrat leader discussed the ongoing controversy ahead of his speech to the North East Chamber of Commerce
  
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• Steven Coulter murder trial RECAP: Heaton man Jason Downey accused of stabbing 59-year-old to death

  03-11-2017 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Steven Coulter was found dead at his home in Heaton with a stab wound to his chest in July and Jason Downey denies murder
  
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• Steven Coulter murder trial LIVE: Heaton man Jason Downey accused of stabbing 59-year-old to death

  03-11-2017 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Steven Coulter was found dead at his home in Heaton with a stab wound to his chest in July and Jason Downey denies murder
  
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• Out on the town in Newcastle 10 years ago? Check out our 15 photographs

  03-11-2017 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Our roving photographers captured revellers in Newcastle city centre during October and November 2007
  
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• Amber Rudd attacks police bosses like Dame Vera Baird for asking for more money

  03-11-2017 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Home Secretary's comments came as the Police and Crime Commissioner said Northumbria Police need more funding
  
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• Vile Moors Murderer Ian Brady's body was disposed of in the appropriate way

  03-11-2017 11:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Music was banned from Brady's funeral and crematorium workers made sure there was no trace of his remains left
  
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• Use our calculator to find out how much your mortgage will go up after the interest rate increase

  03-11-2017 10:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Bank of England has announced interest rates are to rise 0.25% to 0.5%, the first increase in a decade
  
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• Drivers warned to fill up with petrol this weekend as fuel prices set to rise

  03-11-2017 10:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Fears motorists will be hammered at pumps as oil tops $60 a barrel for first time since July 2015
  
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• Why thousands of North East disabled people could soon be getting more benefits

  03-11-2017 10:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Government has lost a legal battle and must now pay out an extra £70 - £90 a week to an estimated 10,000 claimants
  
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• Digital lab launches in Gateshead - Insider Media

  03-11-2017 09:24 via insidermedia.com
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  Digital lab launches in Gateshead
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  A facility designed to provide digital businesses with the opportunity to showcase their products and skills has launched in Gateshead. The Digital Catapult North East & Tees Valley (NETV) is behind the Immersive Lab at the Northern Design Centre ...
  
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• Rapist police officer who was jailed for life set to be released after just six years

  03-11-2017 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  PC Stephen Mitchell, who worked for Northumbria Police, is set to be released from jail
  
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• Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer as you've never seen him before

  03-11-2017 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The former Toon striker was investigating a link between heading a football and dementia for a BBC documentary
  
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• Blyth thug fails to have his sentence cut after being locked up for violent street fight

  03-11-2017 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Terry Daniel Tyler, 26, used the makeshift weapons in the confrontation with a couple in Ashington and was jailed for two years
  
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• 'Ashamed' benefit cheat mum splashed cash on personalised number plate and holiday

  03-11-2017 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Janine Rae, from Guidepost, admitted her shame over a £30,000 benefit fraud after a judge asked how she would feel if her children saw her in court
  
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• Police investigating Gateshead rape search for witness walking his dog at midnight - The Northern Echo

  03-11-2017 08:38 via thenorthernecho.co.uk
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  Police investigating Gateshead rape search for witness walking his dog at midnight
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  DETECTIVES are trying to trace a dog walker who could help solve an investigation into a Bank Holiday park rape. A woman was raped in the park area near Bensham Road in Gateshead in the early hours of Sunday, August 27. A 39-year-old man was ...and more »
  
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• Why these stunning houses on Newcastle's most beautiful street are practically worthless

  03-11-2017 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Chi Onwurah MP has called for the legal loophole which means residents can't sell their homes to be scrapped
  
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• When Juninho squared up to Albert and Newcastle United went top of the Premier League

  03-11-2017 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Goals from Peter Beardsley and Rob Lee earned victory over Middlesbrough at St James' Park on this day in 1996
  
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• Teenager gets life back on track after being sexually assaulted in school

  03-11-2017 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 15-year-old boy was assaulted by other students in his year but was helped through his difficulties by the NSPCC
  
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• Government to intervene in battle between Newcastle homeowners and charity

  03-11-2017 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Officials will speak with Mary Magdalene and Holy Jesus Trust to try to resolve dispute about leaseholds in Newcastle
  
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• Employers need to know what will happen after Brexit, MPs insist

  03-11-2017 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Warning to Ministers as they prepare to hand over long awaited studies into the impact of Brexit on the economy
  
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