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• Freeman Hospital transplant boy tells of agonising wait for new heart

  29-11-2017 23:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Nine-year-old Max Johnson was on the organ transplant list for seven months in Newcastle before a donor was finally found
  
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• Could you be Newcastle United's longest-serving fan? We're on the lookout

  29-11-2017 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  The club wants to hear from longstanding fans as it prepares to celebrate its 125th anniversary
  
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• Why does Dec keep calling Dennis Wise 'a very small man' on I'm A Celebrity? Is there any bad blood?

  29-11-2017 19:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dec's small man jokes at the expense of Dennis Wise haven't gone un-noticed, particularly by NUFC fans
  
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• Met Office warns of snow and ice for the North East - but how prepared are you and your car?

  29-11-2017 19:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Here are some top tips for driving in cold conditions as the Met Office warns of ice and snow in the North East
  
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• With 1,600 lights and Santa on a seesaw, is this the most festive house in Newcastle?

  29-11-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Rob Austin has decorated his home in Kenton with more than 1,600 Christmas lights
  
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• Step forward for plans to re-open Newcastle to Northumberland rail services

  29-11-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  New Government rail strategy highlights plan to re-open Ashington and Blyth line for passengers, but no funding confirmed
  
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• Teenager facing prison for Gary Wood hit-and-run but murder charges are dropped

  29-11-2017 18:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Four people were originally charged with murdering Gary Wood in Houghton-le-Spring but prosecutors have accepted guilty pleas to lesser offences
  
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• Privatised East Coast rail franchise is 'bailed out' costing taxpayers millions

  29-11-2017 18:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Hundreds of millions could be lost in payments to Treasury while share price of company owning it rockets
  
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• My birth nightmare: Mum reveals how her son was left disabled by a shoulder injury during labour

  29-11-2017 17:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Amy Swift's son Theo suffered permanent damage when his right shoulder got stuck as he was being delivered at South Tyneside Hospital
  
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• UK 'will be paying for years to come' if it agrees £50bn Brexit bill

  29-11-2017 17:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle North MP Catherine McKinnell says the country is going to hand over billions in return for a worse deal than it has now
  
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• Freed Nick Dunn pays tribute to the sister that never gave up on him

  29-11-2017 17:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The former soldier has told of how his family kept him going through darkest of his prison days
  
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• Six charged with supplying heroin after dawn drug raids by Durham police

  29-11-2017 17:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Five people have appeared in court charged with supplying heroin after coordinated police raids on suspected drug dealers
  
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• Labour attacks Tories over 'smear' campaign as its leader steps down from Arch board

  29-11-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Labour leader Coun Grant Davey is no longer on the board of the Northumberland development company
  
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• Police probing England cricketer Ben Stokes nightclub incident pass file to CPS

  29-11-2017 16:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Stokes, who plays for Durham, is currently suspended from playing for England by the EC and is in New Zealand
  
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• Durham students who planned 'miners strike' themed Christmas party to meet miners' leaders

  29-11-2017 16:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Rugby club which came up with idea for the now cancelled event have been invited to Durham Miners HQ
  
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• Evidence 'links' Frankland inmate Levi Bellfield to murder which Michael Stone is in prison for

  29-11-2017 16:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Stone's lawyers say they will present evidence which connects Milly Dowler's killer to the 1996 Russell murders in Kent
  
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• TalkTalk internet RESTORED as 'technical issues' left hundreds of people without broadband

  29-11-2017 16:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  TalkTalk say they experienced technical difficulties - people across the North East were affected by the problems
  
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• TalkTalk internet DOWN as hundreds of people report problems with their broadband

  29-11-2017 16:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  TalkTalk say they are experiencing a major service outage - people across the North East have been affected by the problems
  
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• Three men arrested on suspicion of slavery offences in early morning raids

  29-11-2017 16:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Three men were arrested in the raids in Ferryhill, County Durham, on Wednesday morning
  
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• Readers' beautiful wedding photos and romantic stories from Newcastle & the North East

  29-11-2017 15:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Inspiring wedding ideas and stories shared by couples from Newcastle and beyond - share your special day too!
  
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• Rape inquiry launched after woman allegedly attacked in toilets at Newcastle's Flares bar

  29-11-2017 15:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Detectives have questioned a 19-year-old man in connection with incident on Sunday in the city centre bar
  
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• AK-47 gun shock as assault rifle among huge haul of weapons handed in to Northumbria Police

  29-11-2017 15:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police say gun is the same weapon used in terrorist attacks across Europe and are glad it is off the streets
  
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• 'This is going to change everything' - Newcastle Eagles break ground on new Elswick arena

  29-11-2017 15:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Work begins on 2,800 seat facility off Scotswood Road in Elswick which will also be massive for the community
  
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• The most popular baby names of 2017 revealed - is yours on trend?

  29-11-2017 14:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Oliver and Olivia both proved very popular, while gangster inspired names show parents might like a bad boy
  
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• Takeaway ban: Exclusion zones to be set up around schools to stop kids getting fat

  29-11-2017 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  South Tyneside Council plans to ban takeaway openings with high levels of child obesity, and within 400m of secondary schools
  
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• Thief steals brain damaged man's specialist wheelchair from Newcastle home

  29-11-2017 13:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 27-year-old's mum says the theft has robbed him of the ability to live a normal life and it could take years to get another one
  
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• A1 closure at Scotch Corner after lorry crashes into safety barriers

  29-11-2017 13:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The southbound carriageway is expected to be closed until Wednesday afternoon while Highways England carry out emergency repairs
  
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• Have you seen the new mural celebrating Newcastle United legends?

  29-11-2017 13:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The mural featuring the likes of Alan Shearer and Bobby Robson sits just off Northumberland Street
  
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• Met Office issues weather warning for snow across the North East

  29-11-2017 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Commuters faced icy roads on Wednesday morning in parts of the region and forecasters say we can expect more
  
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• Man arrested on suspicion of attempted rape following alleged Ashington sex attack

  29-11-2017 12:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The report of sexual assault was made following an incident near Exeter Close on October 7 and police are appealing for witnesses
  
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• Metro debate: Seat-style issue hots up as commuters divided over new train layout

  29-11-2017 12:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Nexus plans to have Tube-style seating along the sides of the new carriages - but is it a good or bad plan?
  
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• How much are tickets for Little Mix's Summer Hits Tour at Gateshead Stadium? - ChronicleLive

  29-11-2017 12:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
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• How much are tickets for Little Mix's Summer Hits Tour at Gateshead ... - ChronicleLive

  29-11-2017 12:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
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  How much are tickets for Little Mix's Summer Hits Tour at Gateshead ...
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  Jade, Perrie, Leigh-Anne and Jesy will play Gateshead Stadium on their 2018 Summer Hits Tour with tickets set to go quickly.and more »
  
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• Nearly a third of people with multiple sclerosis (MS) have had new benefit claims rejected

  29-11-2017 12:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Figures show 31% of PIP claims from people with MS were turned down by DWP, but the Government says more are getting bigger benefits
  
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• Hairdresser's terrifying ordeal as thug in ski mask bursts into salon armed with knife and hammer

  29-11-2017 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The owner of The Salon, on Station Road, Forest Hall, has spoken out as police hunt the robber
  
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• 10 images recalling the glory days of Swan Hunter shipbuilders - the pride of the River Tyne

  29-11-2017 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Of all the shipyards of the booming River Tyne, the most famous was Swan Hunter which built more than 1,600 vessels across the decades
  
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• Nikki Allan murder: Detectives awaiting results from new DNA samples

  29-11-2017 10:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Seven-year-old Sunderland schoolgirl's Nikki Allan horrifying murder remains unsolved quarter of a century on
  
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• Heinz baked beans advert banned for 'claim' cans have same protein, fibre and fat as protein shakes

  29-11-2017 09:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The advert, shown in May, saw a man drinking a 'supercharged' protein shake before his wife says 'Same. We're just having some beans'.
  
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• North Korea end 10-week break with long-range missile launch

  29-11-2017 09:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  An intercontinental ballistic missile test is considered particularly provocative.
  
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• Major Metro disruption between Pelaw, South Shields and South Hylton due to failed train

  29-11-2017 09:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Commuters are urged to leave extra time for their journeys and buses in the affected area are accepting Metro tickets
  
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• 'Spaced out' burglar was caught red-handed - after falling asleep in his victim's car

  29-11-2017 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Kirk Scott, of Sunderland, fell asleep during a burglary and was found the next morning, still wearing a head torch and plastic gloves
  
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• Newcastle Muslim leaders' anger at inspectors' plan to quiz hijab-wearing girls in city schools

  29-11-2017 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ofsted have announced they will question Muslim schoolgirls who wear headscarves about their reasons for doing so, to prevent "sexualisation” of girls
  
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• Company fined £900,000 after worker suffers electric shock on Wallsend site

  29-11-2017 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Green North East Trading Bidco Limited, operating as Impetus Waste Management, was found guilty of breaching health and safety laws
  
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• Guess how much first time buyers will save thanks to stamp duty abolition - it might surprise you

  29-11-2017 08:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Laura Pidcock told the Commons her constituents would not be jumping for joy at the announcement in last week’s Budget
  
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• Letters to Santa reveal the most wanted presents this year

  29-11-2017 08:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Royal Mail has created a survey of wishes from boys and girls - rather than surveys from toy companies
  
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• North East news LIVE: Major Metro disruption due to power failure

  29-11-2017 07:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Chronicle's live breaking news service including Wednesday's traffic, travel, weather, sport and more covering Newcastle and the North East
  
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• Midnight fireworks return to Newcastle-Gateshead quayside for New Year - ITV News

  29-11-2017 06:33 via itv.com
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  Midnight fireworks return to Newcastle-Gateshead quayside for New Year
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  Newcastle-Gateshead Initiative in partnership with NE1 has announced the return of the New Year's Eve midnight fireworks on the NewcastleGateshead Quayside. Back by popular demand, the celebrations will welcome in 2018 with a bang as the fireworks ...
  
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• Road gritting: All you need to know about keeping our roads safe as winter arrives

  29-11-2017 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Winter manager Gordon Thackeray with Highways England has spoken about the scale of the task facing gritters
  
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• Foodbank charity makes Christmas appeal for public support aid fears of Universal Credit impact

  29-11-2017 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Trussell Trust runs hundreds of foodbanks including the UK's largest in Newcastle and is expecting festive spike in demand
  
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• After four years trapped in India, watch freed Nick Dunn see his mam for the first time

  29-11-2017 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  In a Facebook Live video shared with hundreds of family and friends, the Ashington former soldier was able to tell his mam 'I'm coming home to you'
  
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