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• Murder accused claims he is not getting 'a very fair trial' in outburst from the dock

  05-03-2018 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  William McFall had to be told to stop interrupting by a judge in front of the jury that are trying him and Stephen Unwin for murder and rape
  
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• Communities Secretary says councils like Northumberland are contributing to housing shortage

  05-03-2018 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Cabinet Minister responsible for housing hits out at local authorities that have delayed home-building plans
  
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• Community tells of shock after ram-raid drama in County Durham village

  05-03-2018 21:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Thieves left a trail of destruction after trying to rip a cash point from the wall of Langley Park post office
  
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• Bar manager hacked into women's iCloud accounts and posted naked photos on porn sites

  05-03-2018 20:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Craig Steinberg gained access to 272 accounts to steal private pictures for his own sexual gratification and to post them on the internet
  
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• Hammer attack accused allegedly bludgeoned Walker dad then set his home alight

  05-03-2018 20:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Stephen Clark is suspected of trying to kill Lee Bone in a 'prolonged and violent' attack before setting fire to his house as he lay 'dying'
  
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• Why Bella the Border Terrier is bringing joy to more than just her owner

  05-03-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Bella, who's a Pets As Therapy Dog, is in the running to win a prestigious award at Crufts
  
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• See inside this gorgeous five-bedroom house which is packed with period features

  05-03-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  High Hedgefield House was once a pub, farmhouse, rectory and pit manager's house, and even has its original butler's pantry
  
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• Schoolgirl with twisted spine and one lung told she's not entitled to benefits

  05-03-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Julie Ormrod, of Washington, has slammed the Department for Work and Pensions for stopping her 11-year-old daughter's money
  
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• 'Justice for Brenda': Mum built 43 snowmen in protest after sculpture made for daughter destroyed

  05-03-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Rachael Bell, 29, admits she and her sister 'turned into big kids' as soon as the snow started falling
  
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• The big black hole: Newcastle's pothole warning isn't good news for drivers

  05-03-2018 18:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle City Council calls on Government to pay up as snow and ice damages already-ravaged road
  
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• First footage of the crash scene in Roker after a pedestrian was hit by a van

  05-03-2018 18:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police say that a van collided with a pedestrian on Fulwell Road in Roker, Sunderland, shortly after 3pm
  
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• Who is Lynsey Hipgrave? the North East football presenter who hit back when called 'darling' and 'love'

  05-03-2018 17:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Tyneside-born Lynsey Hipgrave abruptly ended the talkSPORT interview after the caller, named Gareth, called her 'darling' and 'love'
  
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• Roker Crash RECAP: Pedestrian flown to hospital 'in a critical condition' after collision with van

  05-03-2018 17:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Fulwell Road has been closed by following a crash, with a van reportedly left on its side following the collision
  
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• Roker Crash LIVE: Pedestrian flown to hospital 'in a critical condition' after collision with van

  05-03-2018 17:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Fulwell Road has been closed by following a crash, with a van reportedly left on its side following the collision
  
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• Why a carpet fitter had a very bad day after losing his van keys in the snow

  05-03-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Not even a metal detector could find the missing keys and the van is still outside a Newcastle home after four days
  
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• Warning: This cheeky Newcastle parking hack is no longer a safe bet

  05-03-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Nexus are cracking down on people who park on paved areas at the Regent Centre park and ride station
  
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• Transport Secretary Chris Grayling makes pledge to worried East Coast Main Line staff

  05-03-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Employees and passengers face upheaval as rail franchise Virgin-Stagecoach is set to change hands yet again
  
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• Exciting plans for Tynemouth's disused police box have been revealed

  05-03-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The building, at the end of Percy Park Road, could be turned into a cafe and ice cream parlour if the proposals are approved
  
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• Here's how Theresa May plans to provide more affordable homes

  05-03-2018 16:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Prime Minister delivers housing plan which includes turning empty shops into homes
  
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• Gateshead tech firm wins contract with organisers of the Great North Run - ChronicleLive

  05-03-2018 15:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
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  Gateshead tech firm wins contract with organisers of the Great North Run
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  A Gateshead tech firm has helped the organisers of the Great North Run with the entry system for this year's event. Aspire Technology Solutions has secured the high-profile contract that will see it provide IT and managed services to The Great Run ...and more »
  
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• Newcastle United come to Gateshead's aid ahead of FA Trophy quarter-final replay - ChronicleLive

  05-03-2018 15:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
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  Newcastle United come to Gateshead's aid ahead of FA Trophy quarter-final replay
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  Newcastle United have come to local neighbours Gateshead's aid as the Heed bid for FA Trophy glory. Gateshead's players returned to training yesterday following two days off after Newcastle allowed them to use their indoor training facilities. That was ...and more »
  
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• Watch actress Rachel Shenton give her Oscars acceptance speech in sign language

  05-03-2018 15:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The former Hollyoaks star's speech, and her film The Silent Child, have drawn praise from deaf charities
  
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• See alarming video of thieves unlocking van without even touching it

  05-03-2018 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The crooks were able to get away with £2,000 worth of tools and the victim believes they used a fob bought from the internet
  
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• See trail of destruction after thieves tried to rip cash point from wall of Langley Park post office

  05-03-2018 13:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The suspects are believed to have used two stolen vehicles and a tractor to try and take a cash point from the post office in County Durham
  
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• Asda, Tesco, Sainsbury's and Co-op give updates on empty supermarket shelves

  05-03-2018 13:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Many supermarkets had bread and milk shortages over the weekend but it looks like shelves are filling up again
  
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• Just recovering from the snow? Here's some news you might have missed

  05-03-2018 12:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  There was plenty of new stories NOT about the snow last week - here's a round up of the best stories you might have missed
  
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• Energy companies will be banned from back-billing customers - the new rules explained

  05-03-2018 12:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  But watch out for a flood of demands until the regulations come into force, says comparethemarket.com
  
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• Breathtaking drone footage shows just how beautiful Northumberland looked under a carpet of snow

  05-03-2018 12:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It might have been a nuisance to those of you stuck on the ground, but from the skies, the Beast from the East made famous landmarks look stunning
  
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• Fancy living on a tropical island and working for Richard Branson? Now's your chance

  05-03-2018 12:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  If you can't face another North East winter, how about working on a Caribbean island - although it is not a holiday
  
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• Newcastle's Quayside could be about to get a new luxury hotel and bar with an outdoor terrace

  05-03-2018 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Spanish hotel operator Meliá Hotels International has lodged plans for a seven-storey, 161-bed venue next to the new Travelodge
  
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• A vanishing North East working class sport captured in poignant images

  05-03-2018 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Striking photographs from an upcoming book called Birdmen capture the traditional sport of pigeon racing
  
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• Major Metro disruption in Sunderland expected to last all day following overhead line problems

  05-03-2018 11:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  No trains are running between South Hylton and St Peter’s while Network Rail carry out repairs on Monday
  
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• Tributes paid after sudden death of former Northumberland County Council chief Steve Stewart

  05-03-2018 09:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Mr Stewart, who was appointed in 2008 to merge the county's councils into a unitary authority, died suddenly last week
  
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• This burglar skipped police bail for almost EIGHT YEARS - now he's been allowed to keep his freedom

  05-03-2018 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Stephen Bellas was arrested in 2010 for trying to burgle a Birtley home and was bailed by police, but has only now been brought to justice
  
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• Hour-by-hour snow forecast for Monday as Met Office yellow remains in place

  05-03-2018 08:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Snow has turned to sleet and rain, but a Met Office yellow warning for ice is in place along with flood alerts for the North East
  
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• UK snow LIVE: Fog warning; school closures, Metro disruption and travel updates for Monday's commute

  05-03-2018 06:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Met Office has issued weather warnings in the North East until Monday as ice and melting snow continue to cause problems
  
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• Revealed: The staggering amount the housing crisis is costing North East councils

  05-03-2018 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle City Council alone spent nearly £1m putting families into B&Bs because permanent housing couldn't be found in time
  
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• Newcastle leader Nick Forbes demands answers over improvements to East Coast Main Line

  05-03-2018 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Newcastle City Council leader said improvements must be delivered despite the collapse of the franchise
  
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• How to drive safely in the fog - and the tips you must follow before leaving home

  05-03-2018 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Here is what the Highway Code says about the best way to drive your vehicle in foggy conditions
  
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