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• Passenger flying to Newcastle died at Cork Airport after taking ill on board Jet2 flight

  13-11-2017 22:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  An 81-year-old man became ill during the flight from Tenerife to Newcastle and after the plane was diverted to Cork he was pronounced dead
  
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• Fawdon Metro fire brings trains to a halt as emergency services called

  13-11-2017 22:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Firefighters were called to Fawdon Metro station where bike racks were set on fire - trains were suspended between Airport and Regent Centre
  
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• Newcastle scientists' breakthrough leads to improvement in childhood leukaemia treatment

  13-11-2017 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The findings have already led to changes in treatment tailoring for newly diagnosed children
  
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• Martin O'Neill offers support to 'outstanding' Liam Miller after cancer diagnosis

  13-11-2017 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Republic of Ireland manager brought Miller through at Celtic before he went on to play for Sunderland
  
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• Why were the words of Martin Luther King being read out on the Metro?

  13-11-2017 21:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  To mark the 50th anniversary of Dr King's visit to Newcastle, the Metro played recordings from his honorary degree speech
  
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• Bill Quay Farm in Gateshead left with £1000 of damage after being targeted by burglars - ChronicleLive

  13-11-2017 19:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
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• Bill Quay Farm in Gateshead left with £1,000 of damage after being targeted by burglars

  13-11-2017 19:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Intruders forced their way into the community farm's shop and stole cash, confectionery and drinks
  
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• Bus station pervert who propositioned boy after targeting another lad on Facebook is jailed

  13-11-2017 19:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Patrick Livingstone is now banned from the Sunderland bus concourse unless he can prove he plans to travel that day
  
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• Universities ask Government to help stop a Brexit brain drain happening

  13-11-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Top universities say almost a quarter of their academics are EU nationals - and they are concerned about the future
  
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• The future of Newcastle's parks is about to be decided as council votes on charitable trust plans

  13-11-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The proposals are intended to make the parks self-sustaining, and could bring paid attractions like mini golf and high ropes courses to city parks
  
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• How will charitable trust plans affect my local park? Your questions on city council plans answered

  13-11-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Here's what you need to know about proposals which could see Newcastle's parks run by an independent organisation
  
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• Greedy care assistant stole £40,000 from his elderly, dementia suffering grandma

  13-11-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Robert Appleton, from Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, also failed to pay £23,000 to the care home where the pensioner was living
  
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• Woman admits Staffordshire bull terrier injured 12 children while dangerously out of control

  13-11-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Claire Neal admitted Marley the Staffordishire bull terrier was dangerously out of control when it attacked 12 children in May last year
  
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• Should children heading the ball be banned? Readers have their say following Shearer's documentary

  13-11-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  ChronicleLive readers have aired their views following Alan Shearer's BBC documentary on dementia in football
  
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• Gateshead driver in court accused of taking police on 120mph chase

  13-11-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jack Lewins is alleged to have taken officers on a pursuit from Rowlands Gill to Morpeth in his Mazda 6 Sport
  
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• Charity which supports troubled families saves North Tyneside community centre from closure

  13-11-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Family Gateway have now set up home in Howdon Community Centre where they will continue their work with vulnerable families in our region
  
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• Gateshead driver in court accused of taking police on 120mph chase - ChronicleLive

  13-11-2017 16:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
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• Your Remembrance Day photos from parades and services in Newcastle & the North East

  13-11-2017 16:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Thanks to all who sent their photos for our gallery which covers Newcastle, Gateshead, Northumberland and North Tyneside
  
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• Sunderland shop staff shaken after masked robber armed with knife raids store

  13-11-2017 16:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A robber allegedly took alcohol and a mobile phone from the shop on Villette Road in Hendon and police are appealing for witnesses to come forward
  
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• Bungling robber jailed after fleeing to Spain following safe heist at wrong address

  13-11-2017 15:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Mark Barry spent more than a year on the run after he and three other men barged into a pensioner's Gateshead house and threatened her
  
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• Man arrested after alleged sexual assault at Tup Tup Palace in Newcastle

  13-11-2017 15:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A woman told police that a man she was speaking to in Tup Tup Palace nightclub put his hand up his dress without her consent on Sunday morning
  
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• Bolton Wanderers' Gary Madine released under investigation following alleged assault

  13-11-2017 15:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  One man was taken to hospital after an alleged incident at a Gateshead pub on Friday during the England vs Germany friendly
  
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• The West End Foodbank has to raise £50k by Christmas - and helping could be cheaper than giving tins

  13-11-2017 15:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  The biggest foodbank in the country gets regular donations of food but desperately needs cash, and just small amounts could make a huge difference
  
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• Police release CCTV after Asian shop keeper is allegedly racially abused by a customer

  13-11-2017 15:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police say the shop keeper was threatened at Quayside News Agency and they think the man in the picture can help with their investigation
  
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• How safe are you taking prescription drugs abroad? We reveal the items that will land you in trouble

  13-11-2017 14:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  From decongestants to painkillers - these are the prescription drugs legal in Britain that could land you in hot water overseas
  
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• One of Newcastle United's least popular ex-board members joins I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here

  13-11-2017 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dennis Wise did not capture the hearts of Toon supporters during his spell as executive director of football - will he charm United fans Ant and Dec?
  
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• Living in the North East in the 1970s - recalling the way we were four decades ago

  13-11-2017 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A new book, North East Life in the 1970s, remembers a landmark decade in the region's recent history
  
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• Groundbreaking autism academy is launched in the North East

  13-11-2017 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Autism and Neurodiversity Academy will train companies and staff and is the first of its kind in the country
  
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• Five-week-old Charlie Douthwaite is the smallest baby in the EU waiting for a new heart

  13-11-2017 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  At just five weeks old, Charlie is the smallest baby in the EU in need of a heart transplant and his family want more people to become donors
  
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• Campaign to bring hope to cyber-bullying victims for Christmas

  13-11-2017 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Cyber-bullying counselling calls to Childline are on the rise as bid is launched to beat the bullies
  
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• Greggs has brought out an advent calendar which gives you 24 days of treats

  13-11-2017 11:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The baker says the £25 calendars contain up to £60 of vouchers for Christmas products like Festive Bakes and mince pies
  
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• Football world rallies around ex-Sunderland star Liam Miller as his cancer diagnosis is revealed

  13-11-2017 11:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The ex-Republic of Ireland international, scored his first Premier League goal for Sunderland in 2007, is set to start chemotherapy
  
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• New Church of England guidance says children should be free to explore gender roles

  13-11-2017 10:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Primary school and nursery pupils should not be judged or bullied for choosing tiaras, tutus and or helmets or tool belts from the dressing up box
  
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• Cold weather could give way to temperatures of up to 10C across the North East

  13-11-2017 10:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Forecasters say temperatures are expected to be lower than normal over the coming month but this week could see highs of up to 10C
  
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• Good news: Reilly's been to a special birthday party - after dad's desperate plea

  13-11-2017 09:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The youngster's story went viral, after dad Shane's furious message to families who exclude his autistic son from celebrations
  
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• How much is your name worth? A CV site has worked out the average pay based on first names

  13-11-2017 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The tool shows a huge gender pay gap, and you're lucky if your name is Ed as their CVs command the highest average salary
  
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• Driver used 'law of jungle' to pin man to wall with his van after intervening in street fight

  13-11-2017 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Andrew Richardson, 35 intervened in a fight between his own younger brother and an armed opponent in South Hylton
  
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• Huge earthquake on Iran-Iraq border leaves thousands injured and more than 200 dead

  13-11-2017 08:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The magnitude 7.3 quake was centred 19 miles outside the eastern Iraqi city of Halabja, according to the most recent measurements from the US Geological Survey.
  
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• Bolton Wanderers striker Gary Madine allegedly involved in Gateshead pub brawl - ChronicleLive

  13-11-2017 08:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
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• Bolton Wanderers striker Gary Madine allegedly involved in Gateshead pub brawl

  13-11-2017 08:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Bolton Wanderers are investigating after the striker was allegedly involved in a brawl in Gateshead on Friday night
  
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• There's good news for North East house buyers - and here's why

  13-11-2017 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sellers have reportedly launched their own 'autumn sale' by cutting asking prices - and there's more...
  
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• Major North East road set to reopen after completion of New Wear Crossing road works

  13-11-2017 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Wessington Way will open to two lanes of traffic in both directions on Tuesday morning following two years of alterations
  
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• Great news: See how the life of Darras Hall disabled girl Amelia Scott has got a little bit easier

  13-11-2017 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Chronicle campaign helped the Darras Hall family fight for the home they needed for their daughter
  
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• A last-minute Newcastle United winner in the Champions' League, 15 years ago

  13-11-2017 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  On this day in 2002: Newcastle United triumphed in the Champions' League, beating Feyenoord 3-2 in Rotterdam
  
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