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• Firefighters at high rise in Gateshead: Fire on the third floor of town centre flats - ChronicleLive

  10-05-2018 22:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
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  Firefighters at high rise in Gateshead: Fire on the third floor of town centre flats
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  More than 40 firefighters have been tackling a major blaze at a block of high-rise flats in Gateshead. Crews from eight fire engines and an aerial ladder platform team were called to the fire at Regent Court in the town. Chris Lowther, chief fire ...
  
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• More than 30 firefighters tackle large blaze at block of flats in Gateshead

  10-05-2018 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Smoke could be seen billowing from the roof of the block of flats as residents were evacuted from their homes
  
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• Meet the North East's most inspiring children as they receive their Bravehearts awards

  10-05-2018 21:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A total of 23 youngsters who face life threatening illnesses have been awarded Bravehearts awards for their courage
  
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• Bringing Channel 4 to Newcastle would showcase city's 'working class culture', MPs say

  10-05-2018 20:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The campaign to bring Channel 4's headquarters to Newcastle and Gateshead wins more support
  
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• Family stunned as loving mum and son found dead less than two days apart

  10-05-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Mystery surrounds how David Sydenham and Patricia Bowman came to die at the same Newcastle home
  
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• Deer devil! Watch this deer dicing with death after running into Great North Road bus lane

  10-05-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The bizarre footage was captured by a taxi passenger on Wednesday night near to the Three Mile Inn pub in Gosforth
  
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• Noise campaigners ready to work with Newcastle International Airport on new plans

  10-05-2018 18:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A wide-ranging plan which aims to facilitate the rapid expansion of the airport was unveiled on Thursday
  
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• Jogger tells how she was subjected to a terrifying alleged sex attack while out running

  10-05-2018 18:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Teenager Rhyss Laws, 19, denies sexually assaulting a woman in her 40s as she went for an early morning run in Ashington
  
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• Major expansion plans announced for Newcastle Airport - here's everything you need to know

  10-05-2018 18:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A masterplan setting out the airport's strategy until 2035 has been unveiled, including travel to new destinations
  
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• The medicines that WON'T be available on the NHS from next month

  10-05-2018 17:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The NHS is cutting down on prescriptions for 'over the counter' remedies in a bid to save millions per year
  
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• Fire-hit Gateshead block of flats passed all cladding tests following Grenfell - ChronicleLive

  10-05-2018 17:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
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  Fire-hit Gateshead block of flats passed all cladding tests following Grenfell
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  The Gateshead flat block which was hit by fire on Thursday is the only one in the borough with sprinklers. Regent Court on High Street West was evacuated as a fire took hold in the building. It took 34 firefighters to tackle the blaze on the building ...
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• Fire-hit Gateshead block of flats passed all cladding tests following ... - ChronicleLive

  10-05-2018 17:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
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  Fire-hit Gateshead block of flats passed all cladding tests following ...
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  Smoke was seen billowing from the Regent Court block of flats on High Street West in Gateshead.
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• Parents should ask babies for permission before changing their nappy, says sexuality expert

  10-05-2018 17:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Deanne Carson, who describes herself on Twitter as a 'sexuality educator, speaker and author', made the claim on TV
  
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• Fire-hit Gateshead block of flats passed all cladding tests following Grenfell

  10-05-2018 17:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Smoke was seen billowing from the Regent Court block of flats on High Street West in Gateshead
  
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• Elderly care home resident enjoys 'best day ever' as wish to visit North East coast is fulfilled

  10-05-2018 17:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Alex Dawson was the latest resident to add a wish to the 'wish list' at Waverley Lodge Care Home in Newcastle
  
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• The North East heroes joining Ant and Dec and Alan Shearer on the Quayside Walk of Fame

  10-05-2018 17:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A number of names are joining the 'Local Heroes' collection on the Quayside Mile from Baltic Square to the Swing Bridge
  
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• First footage as firefighters called to billowing smoke at Gateshead flats - ChronicleLive

  10-05-2018 16:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
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  First footage as firefighters called to billowing smoke at Gateshead flats
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  Crowds have gathered outside a block of flats in Gateshead after smoke was seen billowing from the roof. First footage from the scene at Regent Court in the town centre shows firefighters using an aerial ladder platform to investigate the source of the ...
  
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• First footage as firefighters called to billowing smoke at Gateshead flats

  10-05-2018 16:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  More than 40 firefighters are at Regent Court in Gateshead where smoke has been seen billowing from the roof of the 10-storey building
  
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• More passengers and new destinations: Newcastle Airport reveals major expansion plans

  10-05-2018 16:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The masterplan sets out the airport's strategy for growth until 2035, including a number of eye-catching ambitions
  
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• Asda drops £99 petrol charge - what are Tesco, Morrisons and Sainsbury's doing?

  10-05-2018 16:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We asked if Sainsbury's, Tesco and Morrisons are bringing in the deposit charge for customers paying for fuel at the pump
  
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• Instagram is DOWN and people around the world are talking about the social media site crashing

  10-05-2018 15:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  DownDetector has had hundreds of reports of issues, which appear to have started at around 1pm
  
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• Chief executive of Age Concern found guilty of £700,000 fraud on the charity

  10-05-2018 15:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  John Briers, of Gateshead, has been remanded in custody after jurors convicted him of fleecing Age Concern South Tyneside
  
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• Firefighters at Gateshead flats: Emergency services called as smoke billows from high rise building - ChronicleLive

  10-05-2018 14:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
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  Firefighters at Gateshead flats: Emergency services called as smoke billows from high rise building
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  Firefighters are at a high rise flat in Gateshead where smoke was seen drifting from the roof. Six fire engines have arrived at Regent Court flats on High West Street after smoke was seen coming from a vent on top of the building. A total of 34 ...
  
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• Firefighters at high rise in Gateshead LIVE: Smoke coming from flat's roof in town centre

  10-05-2018 14:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Firefighters are investigating the source of smoke coming from a high rise block of flats in Gateshead town centre
  
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• Firefighters at high rise in Gateshead LIVE: Fire on the third floor of town centre flats

  10-05-2018 14:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Firefighters are investigating the source of smoke coming from a high rise block of flats in Gateshead town centre
  
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• Firefighters at high rise in Gateshead: Fire on the third floor of town centre flats

  10-05-2018 14:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Firefighters are investigating the source of smoke coming from a high rise block of flats in Gateshead town centre
  
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• Firefighters at Gateshead flats: Emergency services called as smoke billows from high rise building

  10-05-2018 14:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A total of 34 firefighters are at Regent Court in central Gateshead where smoke has been seen coming from the roof of the building
  
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• Curious fox wanders round Tynemouth Metro Station on the hunt for scran

  10-05-2018 14:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The animal was seen coming onto the platform and having a good look around before leaving the station in North Tyneside
  
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• Newcastle Council's ruling Labour party has more women than men for first time ever

  10-05-2018 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 30 women on the council outnumber the 26 men for the very first time following last week's local elections
  
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• Air ambulance medics can now use video links with 999 calllers to decide how severe casualty is

  10-05-2018 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The technology allows medics to make decisions about the severity of a casualty before the air ambulance lands
  
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• 'There's no need' - calls from five North East MPs for a second EU referendum come under fire

  10-05-2018 13:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Five North East MPs have joined forces to demand another EU referendum
  
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• £1m crane still unused five years after council bought it to revitalise Swans yard

  10-05-2018 12:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The crane still sits in pieces unused, more than a year after North Tyneside Council were told to 'use it or lose it'
  
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• Botched 'cycle lane' - utility company left red-faced over bizarre road markings in Seaton Burn

  10-05-2018 12:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The unsightly cycle path appeared on Front Street, Seaton Burn, following utility work in the area
  
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• Coronation Street viewers praise emotional episode dedicated to tragic Aidan Connor

  10-05-2018 12:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The character took his own life in Monday night's episode and fans saw the aftermath as residents were told the heartbreaking news
  
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• Asda suspends £99 petrol charge after huge customer backlash

  10-05-2018 12:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Motorists were not happy with paying £99 for petrol, even if they bought less, and waiting days for the difference to be returned
  
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• Young drivers are spending less time on the roads because they can't afford fuel

  10-05-2018 12:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Petrol prices are as high as they've been in three-and-a-half years and its young drivers having to compromise the most, says the AA
  
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• The heartwarming letter Rafa Benitez wrote to boxer Scott Westgarth's mum ahead of his funeral

  10-05-2018 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Newcastle United team have signed a shirt to place on top of Scott's coffin while Rafa Benitez has written a heart warming letter to his mother
  
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• Ten teenagers arrested after videos of schoolgirls being attacked in Ashington go viral

  10-05-2018 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ten young people have been spoken to by police after videos were shared on social media showing girls being assaulted in parks
  
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• Watch Real Housewives of Cheshire star Tanya Bardsley talk about landing her own TV show

  10-05-2018 11:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Tanya, who's been on Real Housewives of Cheshire since day one, will soon be seen in her own itvBe show
  
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• MoneySavingExpert Martin Lewis has some advice on how to avoid school holiday price hikes

  10-05-2018 11:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  There are little tricks parents can try to cut the cost of trips booked while the schools are on their summer break
  
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• What is Ramadan end and when does it end? Everything you need to know about the Muslim event

  10-05-2018 10:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  As Muslims celebrate their most holy month we look at what the event means and why Muslims fast
  
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• Theresa May told: Your Brexit chaos is destroying jobs in Newcastle

  10-05-2018 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  North East businesses are suffering because of continuing uncertainty over Brexit, says MP Chi Onwurah
  
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• 10 Newcastle city centre hotspots for drunk and disorderly behaviour revealed

  10-05-2018 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police figures highlight the 10 city streets with the most arrests for being drunk and disorderly in a public place
  
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• Zero-hour contracts and 'shady' business models: 122,000 North East workers in insecure jobs

  10-05-2018 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  TUC analysis reveals that one in ten of the region's entire workforce are in insecure jobs including zero-hour contracts
  
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• Heworth roundabout works running AHEAD of schedule and could finish in just six weeks

  10-05-2018 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The project was originally due to finish in July or August but Gateshead Council say it is running ahead of schedule
  
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• 25 years ago today: Newcastle United's triumphant open-top bus parade - remember it?

  10-05-2018 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It was a great time to be a fan 25 years ago - thousands turned out as Newcastle United celebrated their return to the top flight    
  
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