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• Scores of jobs to be lost at Worldpay in Gateshead as work is automated - ChronicleLive

  24-04-2018 20:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
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  Scores of jobs to be lost at Worldpay in Gateshead as work is automated
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  Scores of jobs are to be lost at one of Tyneside's biggest employers through a mixture of automation and offshoring. Payment processing company Worldpay, which employs more than 1,000 people on Gateshead's Team Valley , is cutting between 50 and 80 ...and more »
  
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• Murder-style probe launched after the death of Blyth woman following alleged assault

  24-04-2018 20:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Six people were arrested then released following the death of Leanne Patterson, nearly three weeks after an alleged assault
  
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• Search for heirlooms by BBC Heir Hunters uncovers story of legendary Newcastle record dealer

  24-04-2018 20:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  John Powney became a 'cult figure' on the Northern Soul scene because of his huge collection of records
  
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• See the dramatic makeover at Pizzaholic after takeaway was slammed by health officials

  24-04-2018 20:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Pizzaholic on Chillingham Road in Heaton has been awarded a five-star hygiene rating following its latest inspection
  
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• Watch the chilling Snapchat videos which show taxi terror armed gang glorifying guns

  24-04-2018 20:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Videos found on the mobile phone of Al-Hazzar Aremu show a member of the jailed gang loading a gun and posing with it
  
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• Man arrested after six-hour rooftop stand-off with police in Kenton Bar

  24-04-2018 19:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police wearing riot gear were called to the scene on Mallowburn Crescent in Kenton Bar, Newcastle
  
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• Stunning! Take a look inside this luxury five-bed renovated farmhouse

  24-04-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Park Farmhouse, which is located just a few miles from Durham, is on the market for £775,000
  
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• Meet Commonwealth Games athlete Alyson Dixon who launched the Simplyhealth Great North 10k

  24-04-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Simplyhealth Great North 10k Gateshead is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year
  
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• Woman who started losing her sight aged just seven runs her own successful soap business

  24-04-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Alex Mackie's soaps will be on show at the Maker Faire 2018 at the Life Science Centre in Newcastle
  
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• Woman punched in the jaw after being sexually assaulted on train leaving Newcastle

  24-04-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 30-year-old victim slapped her attacker, but he then punched her in the jaw
  
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• New law set to ban touts who snap up tickets and resell them for thousands of pounds

  24-04-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  The Government has announced new legislation which will make it an offence for ticket touts to use 'bots'
  
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• Internationally-renowned Newcastle University scientist Paul Younger has died at the age of 55

  24-04-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Professor Paul Younger from Hebburn was a passionate champion for the North East
  
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• Foodbank charity reveals devastating impact of Universal Credit on people's lives

  24-04-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Universal Credit left one parent so desperate they wanted to give up their children
  
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• Newcastle United star Rolando Aarons pleads GUILTY after brawl in VIP area of Livello cocktail bar

  24-04-2018 16:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The NUFC winger, his mum and three others have been warned prison is an option after pleading guilty to affray in Livello
  
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• Why using your phone in the passenger seat could land you with a fine and six points

  24-04-2018 16:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It is illegal to touch your phone while in the passenger seat if you are instructing a learner to drive
  
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• Whitley Bay seaside walk, Jarra Jim tribute run, teen in Paralympics bid and more charity news

  24-04-2018 15:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Charity and fundraising news written by groups and volunteers throughout Newcastle &the North East
  
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• Why wearing the wrong type of sunglasses while driving can get you in trouble

  24-04-2018 14:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The sunglasses you wear on the street could be too dark for driving, so could lead to a careless driving charge should you have a collision
  
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• Kenton Bar stand-off: Everything we know so far from ongoing incident

  24-04-2018 14:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Officers remain at the scene of the stand-off on Mallowburn Crescent in Kenton Bar, Newcastle
  
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• Kenton Bar stand-off: Everything we know so far from incident at Mallowburn Crescent

  24-04-2018 14:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Officers were at the scene of the stand-off on Mallowburn Crescent in Kenton Bar, Newcastle between 9.30am and 3.30pm
  
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• Kian thanks strangers who paid for his cancer treatment so he could live to meet baby sister

  24-04-2018 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Kian's mum Kat has thanked all those who helped Kian get treatment in the USA so the proud big brother could be here to see baby Leona
  
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• 'It seems they're actually listening': Joy from parent protesters as Northumberland schools saved

  24-04-2018 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  An initial consultation by Northumberland County Council about schools in the West of the county drew anger from parents
  
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• First footage from the scene of man's ongoing rooftop stand-off with police in Kenton Bar

  24-04-2018 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Officers have been pictured on Mallowburn Crescent in Kenton Bar on Tuesday morning negotiating with a man on a roof
  
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• Scotty T set to appear back on our screens as new host for Just Tattoo Of Us

  24-04-2018 13:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Watch the teaser for the third series of the hit MTV show which Scotty T will co-host alongside Charlotte Crosby
  
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• Kenton Bar stand-off RECAP: Police make arrest as man comes down from roof

  24-04-2018 13:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police were at the scene of an alleged stand-off in Newcastle - live updates as it happened from Mallowburn Crescent in Kenton Bar
  
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• Kenton Bar stand-off LIVE: Riot police dealing with youth on roof 'throwing projectiles'

  24-04-2018 13:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police are currently at the scene of an alleged stand-off in Newcastle - live updates from Mallowburn Crescent in Kenton Bar
  
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• Kenton Bar stand-off LIVE: Police make arrest as man comes down from roof

  24-04-2018 13:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police were at the scene of an alleged stand-off in Newcastle - live updates as it happened from Mallowburn Crescent in Kenton Bar
  
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• Prolific criminal John Mario Thompson banned from the Byker streets he terrorised

  24-04-2018 13:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police get court order to prevent crook from making residents' lives miserable
  
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• Research shows being a football fan is a 'negative' experience - but supporters never learn

  24-04-2018 12:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  It's not just Sunderland fans who are made miserable by the beautiful game, for most match going supporters the bad outweighs the good
  
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• The 1990 Gateshead Garden Festival in 10 unseen photographs - did you go? - ChronicleLive

  24-04-2018 12:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
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  The 1990 Gateshead Garden Festival in 10 unseen photographs - did you go?
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  It's perhaps hard to believe 28 years have passed since Gateshead hosted the National Garden Festival. These previously unseen images of the landmark 1990 event were kindly shared with the Chronicle by Ernest Storey from Tynemouth. The keen ...and more »
  
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• The 1990 Gateshead Garden Festival in 10 unseen photographs - did you go?

  24-04-2018 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ten unseen photographs of the Gateshead National Garden Festival which attracted three million visitors in 1990
  
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• Revealed: Thousands of sickening cases of animal cruelty in the North East last year

  24-04-2018 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The RSPCA has released its annual cruelty statistics, showing an increase in the North East
  
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• Council unveils plans to SAVE Haydon Bridge High School - but one school could still close

  24-04-2018 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  After pressure from parents at schools in the Hexham Partnership, a number of proposed closures and changes have been scrapped
  
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• Watch the moment Newcastle United star Rolando Aarons arrives at court ahead of trial

  24-04-2018 11:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United winger Rolando Aarons is standing trial following a mass brawl at city centre nightspot Livello
  
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• TSB investigated after it 'gave people access to other customer's accounts'

  24-04-2018 11:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  One customer said he had access to accounts worth £20,000 and another found £13,000 had been put into theirs    
  
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• When and how will William and Kate announce the royal baby's name?

  24-04-2018 10:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Prince William and Kate Middleton say we will find out 'soon enough' - here is how long they usually wait to tell us a prince's name
  
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• Controversial Westerhope councillor faces suspension from 'toothless tiger' committee

  24-04-2018 09:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Independent councillor Marc Donnelly caused uproar when he threw documents around and refused to return to his seat
  
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• 'Unprecedented' demand for beds helped cause North East's biggest norovirus outbreak in years

  24-04-2018 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A new report has looked into outbreaks of the winter vomiting bug that hit the Northumbria NHS trust for two months
  
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• Clumsy thief jumped into a RIVER in a bid to escape after stealing from jewellers

  24-04-2018 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Alan Ross was caught 'soaking wet' after his failed attempt to flee the scene of his crime in Morpeth town centre
  
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• Theresa May under fire from all sides over Brexit customs union plans

  24-04-2018 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Prime Minister is said to be threatening to resign as a major row over Brexit breaks out
  
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• Opencast protesters make last-ditch appeal to councillors to stop mine amid newt fears

  24-04-2018 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Actitivists claim that protected newts have been found on the site of the proposed mine as more than 700 people call for the council to intervene
  
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• Japanese firms like Nissan 'won't invest in the North East due to Brexit uncertainty'

  24-04-2018 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  MP endorses warning from Japanese ambassador about the importance of the single market
  
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