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• Smiling selfie of William McFall taken after he allegedly raped and murdered a mum shown in court

  26-02-2018 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The picture, with co-accused Stephen Unwin in the background, was taken hours after it is claimed they killed Quyen Ngoc Nguyen
  
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• Northumbria police officer is cleared of assaulting handcuffed suspect who spat on him

  26-02-2018 19:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  PC Paul McVeigh was cleared of assaulting Jack Moore at Southwick police station in Sunderland in January last year
  
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• Wish 2017: The top three charities to receive a funding boost thanks to your incredible support

  26-02-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Our kind-hearted readers collected a staggering 1.6 million tokens for this year's appeal
  
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• Mum feared teen daughter would die of eating disorder after dropping to seven stone

  26-02-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Kristen Goodchild, of Consett, is calling for more resources in the North East after battling to get her daughter help
  
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• Can you spot the warning signs of an eating disorder? Look out for these

  26-02-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A survey found 34% were unable to name symptoms, while most of those who could only considered dramatic weight loss to be a sign
  
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• This County Durham butcher was hit with a £7,000 fine for selling underweight meat

  26-02-2018 18:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Trading standards visited The Fat Butcher in West Auckland after receiving a complaint from the public
  
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• CCTV appeal after car is stolen from restaurant worker before being found burnt out

  26-02-2018 18:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police believe the man in the picture could help them with their investigation into the theft from Sachins restaurant in Newcastle city centre
  
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• Naked Attraction needs contestants - how to apply for Channel 4 show

  26-02-2018 18:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Naked Attraction arrived in Newcastle not so long ago looking for contestants and now the show is on the hunt again
  
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• Suspect pleads not guilty to murder of Michael Price in Chester-le-Street

  26-02-2018 17:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Paul Watson denied killing Mr Price, who died 11 days after suffering head injuries in an alleged attack in Victor Street
  
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• Waves Leisure Centre in Whitley Bay closed to the public due to problems with water supply

  26-02-2018 17:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The venue at The Links was shut on Monday and swimming lessons had to be cancelled as North Tyneside Council investigated the matter
  
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• Gateshead sex attacker jailed after raping woman at knife-point - ChronicleLive

  26-02-2018 17:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
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  Gateshead sex attacker jailed after raping woman at knife-point
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  Enter your postcode to see news and information near you Community updates, Crime Statistics, Local News & Events and much more... Rapist Benjamin Thompson must serve a minimum of eight years of his 12-year jail sentence (Image: Northumbria Police ...and more »
  
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• Gateshead sex attacker jailed after raping woman at knife-point

  26-02-2018 17:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Rapist Benjamin Thompson threatened to cut the throat of his victim after he pounced on her as she walked alone
  
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• The delayed open date for pedestrian and cyclist Tyne Tunnel revealed

  26-02-2018 17:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Work has been under way on the scheme for almost five years, and it is still months away from opening
  
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• Newcastle leader Nick Forbes urges Jeremy Corbyn to back single market membership

  26-02-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jeremy Corbyn has supported staying in a customs union after Brexit but some Labour politicians want him to go further
  
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• Olympic medallist Amy Tinkler returns to County Durham to inspire next generation of gymnasts

  26-02-2018 16:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 18-year-old held a coaching session for West Rainton Primary School’s budding young gymnasts
  
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• What are snow socks and where can you buy them in the UK?

  26-02-2018 16:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  If you don't have winter tyres snow socks could be an affordable alternative.
  
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• Storm Emma set to bring more wild weather to the UK from Friday

  26-02-2018 16:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Following the 'Beast from the East' another weather system is expected to sweep in from the Atlantic
  
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• Cannabis farm and Class A drugs seized after police raids in Gateshead - ChronicleLive

  26-02-2018 15:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
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  Cannabis farm and Class A drugs seized after police raids in 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... Police carrying out drugs raids in Chopwell and Blaydon (Image: @NPCGatesheadW). Share. by Taboola by Taboola · Sponsored ...and more »
  
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• Cannabis farm and Class A drugs seized after police raids in Gateshead

  26-02-2018 15:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Two men have been spoken to by police after they searched properties in Chopwell and Blaydon over the weekend
  
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• Over £1k raised in just hours for Scott Westgarth's family following his death after winning bout

  26-02-2018 15:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A GoFundMe page has raised more than £1,000 since it was launched on Monday after news of the Prudhoe boxer's death broke
  
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• 'The most haunted pub in Durham' The Shakespeare to be transformed into a gin bar

  26-02-2018 15:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Proposals to revamp the first floor of the Saddler Street pub have been approved by Durham County Council
  
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• Newcastle United fans travelling to Liverpool face rail disruption due to strike

  26-02-2018 15:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Strike should not affect travel between Newcastle and Liverpool, but once you get to Lime Street you may not be able to get train to Anfield
  
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• 90 reader images of the Tyne Bridge mark its 90th birthday

  26-02-2018 14:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We asked for your best Tyne Bridge photos & proud selfies 90 years after the Newcastle Gateshead link was completed
  
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• Jeremy Corbyn says Labour wants a Brexit to support the car industry

  26-02-2018 14:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Labour leader announces support for membership of 'a customs union' following warnings from carmakers such as Nissan
  
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• Watch Philip Schofield admit he was BORED during Martin Lewis This Morning segment

  26-02-2018 14:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The ITV presenter said he "ended up looking at the boats" while the money-saving guru was talking about ISAs
  
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• Video appears to show House of Tides diners sneakily pinching a bespoke cork holder from restaurant

  26-02-2018 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Michelin-starred chef Kenny Atkinson tweeted the clip and Northumbria Police confirmed they are investigating
  
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• Frank Bruno and Ricky Hatton lead tributes to Prudhoe boxer Scott Westgarth

  26-02-2018 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 31-year-old was rushed to hospital after falling ill following his victory in Doncaster at the weekend
  
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• Injured Motocross rider airlifted to hospital after incident in Consett

  26-02-2018 12:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A man in his 30s was flown to Newcastle's Royal Victoria Infirmary following an incident in Consett
  
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• What is life-splicing? Geordies are on-trend with new way of getting through the day

  26-02-2018 12:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Virgin Trains survey reveals how we are balancing work and leisure with new technique
  
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• Newcastle West End in 1977 - your memories of that time are wanted

  26-02-2018 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Three images of children playing in Caroline Street, Benwell, are the starting point of a new project
  
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• Two BA flights between Newcastle and Heathrow cancelled 'in anticipation' of bad weather

  26-02-2018 11:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The airline has cancelled dozens of flights from Heathrow before the so-called 'Beast from the East arrives'
  
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• Heartbreak as Prudhoe boxer Scott Westgarth dies in hospital following fight

  26-02-2018 11:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 31-year-old was taken to hospital on Saturday following his win over Dec Spelman at Doncaster Dome
  
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• Health warning issued as 'Beast from the East' closes in on the North East

  26-02-2018 09:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Public Health England is urging people to check on the elderly and vulnerable to make sure they stay warm
  
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• Looking to work in the outdoors? Jobs available in the North East right now

  26-02-2018 09:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The office life does not suit us all and with the summer allegedly on its way, why not consider a job where you get to enjoy the elements?
  
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• Paedophile hunters Dark Justice should be 'congratulated but not encouraged' judge warns

  26-02-2018 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A 42-year-old man was caught out by a Dark Justice 'honeypot' while speaking to what he believed was a 15-year-old girl
  
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• 'A proud moment, a real humbling moment' - Jermain Defoe on his award for supporting Bradley Lowery

  26-02-2018 08:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The former Sunderland player was honoured with the North East Personality of the Year award on Sunday night
  
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• UK snow LIVE: Three days of Met Office weather warnings begin as 'Beast from the East' hits

  26-02-2018 07:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Three days of weather warnings have been issued by the Met Office as freezing temperatures and snow showers look set to cause disruption
  
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• UK snow LIVE: Snow starting to fall in the North East as 'Beast from the East' hits

  26-02-2018 07:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Three days of weather warnings have been issued by the Met Office as freezing temperatures and snow showers look set to cause disruption
  
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• UK snow LIVE: Newcastle Airport flights to London cancelled; Met Office weather warning from 4pm

  26-02-2018 07:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Three days of weather warnings have been issued by the Met Office as freezing temperatures and snow showers look set to cause disruption
  
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• UK snow LIVE: 'Beast from the East' arrives; Newcastle flights cancelled; Met Office weather warnings

  26-02-2018 07:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Three days of weather warnings have been issued by the Met Office as freezing temperatures and snow showers look set to cause disruption
  
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• When an Alan Shearer hat-trick lit up the Champions League for Newcastle United

  26-02-2018 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Fifteen years ago - an Alan Shearer hat-trick fired Newcastle United to victory over Bayer Leverkusen at St James' Park
  
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• 'I cannot support this' - MP hits out at proposed Northumberland schools shake-up

  26-02-2018 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Conservative MP Guy Opperman has objected to the plans which could see a number of schools in the west of the county being closed
  
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• 65 new jobs could be on the way as McDonald's unveils plans for new drive-thru and restaurant

  26-02-2018 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Proposals by the fast food giant have been met with a mixed reaction, with some claiming it would give Stanley a 'much needed boost'
  
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