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• Murder suspect shouts 'Are you happy now' to co-accused as relative of dead mum leaves court sobbing

  16-03-2018 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  William John McFall was giving a graphic account of what he says Stephen Unwin did to Quyen Ngoc Nguyen when it became too much for her relative
  
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• Four arrested and six puppies seized after officers raid suspected Consett puppy farms

  16-03-2018 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Two men and two women were arrested as part of a major investigation into fraudulent puppy trading in County Durham
  
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• The North East Labour MPs defying Jeremy Corbyn over Salisbury nerve agent attack

  16-03-2018 19:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Labour MPs insist Russia WAS to blame - and back Prime Minister Theresa May's tough stance on the Kremlin
  
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• Teaching jobs could be cut as one in four North East council schools are struggling to manage costs

  16-03-2018 19:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The number of schools in the red has trebled since 2013 across the country, a report by the Education Policy Institute claims
  
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• Prowling stranger rapist who got away with terrifying attacks for three decades jailed for 23 years

  16-03-2018 19:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Eric Mckenna, of Arthur's Hill, pounced on lone women on the outskirts of the city centre and was finally caught after a squabble with a neighbour
  
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• Eric McKenna: Neighbour of monster rapist reveals how she helped bring him to justice

  16-03-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 58-year-old predator has now been jailed for two violent stranger attacks in the 1980s
  
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• You snooze, you lose! Dozy nightclub burglar found SLEEPING behind the bar

  16-03-2018 18:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Trevor Palmer had broken into the Basement Club, in Sunderland, and smashed into a safe before he bedded down for the night
  
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• Newcastle University staff march through the city as strike hits 14th day

  16-03-2018 18:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  University and College Union members marched from Haymarket to Monument as part of the ongoing pension dispute
  
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• When will it snow? Weekend's hour-by-hour forecast for the North East

  16-03-2018 18:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A day of heavy rain will turn to snow in parts of the region, with the Met Office issuing a snow and ice warning across the North East
  
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• Man found guilty of trying to kill Lee Bone before setting his Walker home on fire

  16-03-2018 18:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Steven Clark denied trying to murder Lee in a 'prolonged and violent' attack but was found guilty by a jury on Friday  
  
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• Double rapist Craig Greaves jailed after attacking woman in toilet cubicle at wedding reception

  16-03-2018 18:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Craig Greaves was jailed for a minimum of ten years at Newcastle Crown Court after being convicted of eight charges
  
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• 'We won't go there and shut up shop' - why Gateshead will go on front foot in FA Trophy clash - ChronicleLive

  16-03-2018 17:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
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  'We won't go there and shut up shop' - why Gateshead will go on front foot in FA Trophy clash
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  Gateshead are just two semi-final ties away from what would be the club's second appearance at Wembley in four years. The Tynesiders' debut at the home of football in 2014 ended in defeat in the Conference Premier play-off final against Cambridge ...and more »
  
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• Un-baa-lievable! See sheep on the loose on A1 which stopped traffic for an hour

  16-03-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Traffic was stopped as Highways England officers tried to catch the runaway sheep which had escaped from a field onto the motorway
  
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• Pothole crisis: Roads to be repaired after Beast from the East caused havoc

  16-03-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The council has said extra inspections are being carried out on the road network to identify areas where repairs are needed
  
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• Newcastle United stars share Instagram snaps of warm weather training trip to Spain

  16-03-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  United players have been training and relaxing in the sun as they face 21 days without a competitive fixture
  
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• He fled violence in Somalia in search of a better life - and this teen is 'proud to be a Geordie'

  16-03-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Nine everyday heroes have shared what it means to be from Newcastle and their pride in the city as part of the 'Together We Are Stronger' campaign
  
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• Foul-mouthed dog walker fined for not picking up after his pet near a school

  16-03-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Phillip Green became abusive towards council wardens when they asked him to pick-up after his pet
  
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• 'It's amazing' - Mum speaks of pride as son is honoured for rescuing drowning child on holiday

  16-03-2018 15:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Blake Stephenson was on holiday in France when he saved a drowning boy from the swimming pool
  
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• When will it snow? Friday's hour-by-hour forecast for the North East

  16-03-2018 15:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A day of heavy rain will turn to snow in parts of the region, with the Met Office issuing a snow and ice warning across the North East
  
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• Flood warnings in place as high tides threaten North East coast

  16-03-2018 15:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Environment Agency has issued a flood warning for the Tyne Estuary from around 3pm on Friday
  
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• University of Sunderland vice-chancellor Shirley Atkinson resigns from post

  16-03-2018 14:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Shirley Atkinson confirmed in an email to staff she'll leave the lucrative post in the summer citing 'personal reasons'
  
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• University of Sunderland vice-chancellor Shirley Atkinson resigns from £239,000 a year post

  16-03-2018 14:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Shirley Atkinson confirmed in an email to staff she'll leave the lucrative post in the summer citing 'personal reasons'
  
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• This dog had a lucky escape after being sucked into a pipe in a County Durham woodland

  16-03-2018 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Hylton Marrs is calling for safety improvements in Pontburn Woods after his Border Collie was swept away
  
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• Council to take control of Consett and Stanley leisure facilities when trust goes defunct

  16-03-2018 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Durham County Council says services operated by Leisureworks will be taken back in-house from April
  
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• St Patrick's Day ceremony to remember Tyneside Irish Brigade's fallen war heroes

  16-03-2018 13:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Tyneside Irish Brigade suffered huge losses during the First World War, their sacrifice will be honoured at Eldon Square's war memorial
  
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• Drummond Puddle Watch is BACK and you can watch it live here

  16-03-2018 13:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Social media sensation of watching people try to navigate a puddle in Jesmond first went viral in January 2016
  
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• Drummond Puddle Watch is BACK and this is how it went down in Newcastle on Friday

  16-03-2018 13:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The social media sensation of watching people try to navigate a puddle in Jesmond first went viral in January 2016
  
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• Universal Credit could cost Newcastle City Council £3.2m a year by 2022, report warns

  16-03-2018 12:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle was the first city to be chosen as a pilot site for the controversial benefits scheme
  
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• Topman removes 'sick 96 karma' T-shirt after Hillsborough anger

  16-03-2018 12:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The T-shirt looks like a Liverpool football shirt, and appeared to make an accidental reference to the day when 96 fans lost their lives in Sheffield
  
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• Devonshire delighted by Maidenhead United's reaction to Gateshead FC defeat - Slough Express

  16-03-2018 12:06 via sloughexpress.co.uk
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  Devonshire delighted by Maidenhead United's reaction to Gateshead FC defeat
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  Maidenhead United picked up an important point at Boreham Wood on Tuesday night, but it was the reaction of his players to their heavy defeat at Gateshead that pleased manager Alan Devonshire most. The Magpies boss wanted to see a response from his ...and more »
  
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• Recognise this once-popular Tynemouth attraction as it was 25 years ago?

  16-03-2018 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Generations flocked to this North Tyneside seaside attraction for over a century before it was destroyed by fire in 1996
  
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• Have you seen that 'tree' sculpture in Newcastle city centre? It could improve your quality of life

  16-03-2018 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 'tree' has been installed at Haymarket, near the city's bus interchange, to help tackle air pollution
  
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• When will the snow strike? Friday's hour by hour forecast for the North East

  16-03-2018 10:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A day of heavy rain will turn to snow in parts of the region, with the Met Office issuing a snow and ice warning across the North East
  
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• UK's cities ranked: Newcastle named as one of the best places to live and work

  16-03-2018 10:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle came below Edinburgh, London and Bristol in the Royal Mail's survey on the UK's most attractive cities
  
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• Age UK Newcastle 'exploring its options' amid financial trouble claims

  16-03-2018 09:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The charity has said it is carrying out a 'full review' of its services, which should be concluded next week
  
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• Parents still confused about child car seat laws - here's what you need to know

  16-03-2018 09:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Here's what you need to know about the different types of car seat and whether children should face forward or backward
  
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• Restaurant DH1 in Durham City announces shock closure of the 'fine dining' venue

  16-03-2018 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Restaurant DH1, which is based inside Farnley Tower on The Avenue, opened in March 2014 and made the Waitrose Good Food Guide
  
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• Greedy carer stole £10,000 from vulnerable 85-year-old relative - and then denied it

  16-03-2018 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gillian Shreeve, from Wallsend, was trusted with the victim's bank card but secretly helped herself to the cash over a 15-month period
  
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• Crunch devolution decision is delayed - but North of Tyne revolution draws closer

  16-03-2018 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The North East Combined Authority was set to meet on March 20 for a key vote but it's now unlikely to happen until April
  
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• Florida bridge collapse: At least four people killed as search for survivors continues

  16-03-2018 08:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A bridge collapsed on Florida International University's campus and at least four people have been killed
  
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• What do these posters appearing across Newcastle city centre mean? And who are the people on them?

  16-03-2018 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Newcastle billboards and posters feature nine local heroes and have started popping up across the city
  
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• This seaside village has been named the best place to live in the North - where else makes the list?

  16-03-2018 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Sunday Times has named its top location in a new guide - but gets something wrong about where it is
  
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• See how multi-million pound revamp of coast has given Whitley Bay a new lease of life

  16-03-2018 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Figures show that more new businesses have set up shop in Whitley Bay as the town's restoration gathers pace
  
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• Remember standing in Newcastle United's famous Gallowgate End?

  16-03-2018 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Generations of Newcastle United fans watched their team from the Gallowgate End at St James' Park
  
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• Fight against extremism ramped up in Newcastle campaign celebrating 'diverse and inclusive spirit'

  16-03-2018 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  'Together We Are Stronger' aims to challenge groups who 'seek to divide Geordies from one another' by celebrating local heroes
  
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