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• Baby death accused dad tells court: 'I would never do anything to hurt my children'

  21-06-2018 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Andrew Chiu denies killing 15-week-old Nathan by shaking him when he would not settle at the family home in Kingston Park
  
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• Newcastle College and Sixth Form downgraded by Ofsted and told it 'requires improvement'

  21-06-2018 20:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  An inspection of the company which runs the Newcastle campus, NCG, knocked it down from 'good' to 'requires improvement'
  
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• The Love Island team pay tribute to Sophie Gradon following her tragic sudden death

  21-06-2018 19:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 32-year-old gained fame after appearing on the popular reality dating show in 2016 - she passed away on Wednesday
  
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• Tragic Charlie Pope's dad speaks of heartbreak after another teen found dead in canal where son died

  21-06-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Student Orlando Nyero was found in the same Manchester city canal as Charlie Pope
  
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• 'Newcastle has lost its King and Queen': Sophie Gradon death rocks city, weeks after Paul Burns loss

  21-06-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The death of 32-year-old Sophie comes just 18 days after Botanist manager Paul Burns, 37 tragically lost his life
  
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• Love Island pays tribute to Sophie Gradon before Thursday's episode

  21-06-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 32-year-old from Newcastle, who has died at the age of 32, appeared as a contestant on the show in 2016
  
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• Darren Bonner murder trial: Alleged victim had '32 separate areas of injury', jury hears

  21-06-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A pathologist described the injuries found on Mr Bonner, who was discovered fatally inured in a shallow grave in Cresswell
  
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• Tragic Sophie Gradon was a personal friend of Love Island star Ellie Brown

  21-06-2018 18:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It's unclear how ITV producers intend to handle the situation after the 32-year-old former contestant was found dead
  
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• Re-opening of Killingworth Road in Newcastle delayed until NEXT YEAR

  21-06-2018 18:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The road had initially been due to reopen in Match this year before the completion date was moved back to June
  
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• Driver miraculously escapes unscathed after horror crash in Gosforth

  21-06-2018 17:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A Jeep overturned following a crash at the Blue House roundabout in Gosforth on Wednesday night
  
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• Newcastle MP urges Labour colleagues to support Heathrow third runway plans

  21-06-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Labour opposes a third runway at the airport but is allowing MPs to have a free vote on the matter
  
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• Weather forecast for Great Exhibition of the North's opening night

  21-06-2018 16:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Thousands are heading to the Tyne to watch Newcastle and Gateshead's opening ceremony, and they will be hoping for no rain or strong wind
  
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• Forecasters predict a sunny weekend - deals on paddling pools, BBQs and garden furniture

  21-06-2018 16:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  If you're looking to make the most of the sun, at your own home, you can pick up these products which are cheap or on offer
  
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• Sophie Gradon dies: Shock as Love Island star and Miss Newcastle winner dies aged 32

  21-06-2018 16:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sophie’s boyfriend, Aaron Armstrong, along with her friends and family confirmed via Sophie’s personal Facebook account that she had passed away
  
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• Who is Sophie Gradon? From Miss Newcastle winner to Love Island star

  21-06-2018 15:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sophie Gradon, 32, was well known in Newcastle - here we tell how she rose through the ranks
  
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• Love Island fans call for ITV bosses to pay respects to Sophie Gradon in tonight's show

  21-06-2018 15:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sophie, 32, from Newcastle, appeared in the second series of Love Island and was found at around 8.30pm on Wednesday at a house in Medburn, Ponteland
  
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• John Henry Sayers 'wanted the name of doorman who punched his son', court heard

  21-06-2018 15:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The jury heard from a former assistant manager at the nightclub as the trial continued on Thursday morning
  
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• Two men appear in court over alleged attack involving golf club and saw in Northumberland town

  21-06-2018 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police say the alleged incident left one man with 'serious but non-life threatening' injuries
  
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• Sophie Gradon dead: Shock as Love Island star and Miss Newcastle winner dies aged 32

  21-06-2018 13:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sophie’s boyfriend, Aaron Armstrong, along with her friends and family confirmed via Sophie’s personal Facebook account that she had passed away
  
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• Reality TV stars and fans bid farewell to Love Island's Sophie Gradon who died at 32

  21-06-2018 13:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sophie Gradon, who was Miss Newcastle and crowed Miss Great Britian in 2009, was found dead on Wednesday
  
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• Why were people camping outside End in Newcastle city centre this morning?

  21-06-2018 13:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Trainer fans queued outside End in Newcastle to get their hands on the Nike React Element 87 shoes
  
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• North East set to bask in sunshine as temperatures soar this weekend

  21-06-2018 13:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  There's good news for those going to the Hoppings and Great Exhibition of the North with sun forecast all weekend
  
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• Asda, Morrisons, Tesco, Sainsbury's, Superdrug and Wilko recall on children's cough syrups

  21-06-2018 13:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Medicine manufacturer Bell, Sons & Co is pulling 15 batches due to reports of mould
  
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• What upskirting is, how common it is, and why it's being banned

  21-06-2018 12:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  A law banning the practice of taking photos up women's crotches without their consent is set to be passed by Parliament
  
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• Bradley Lowery's mum urges people to back Cancer Has No Colours ahead of anniversary of son's death

  21-06-2018 11:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Bradley passed away on July 7 last year following his brave battle against neuroblastoma
  
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• Upskirting offenders will face two years in prison and could go on sex offenders register

  21-06-2018 11:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Taking a photo up a woman's skirt without her consent is set to become a specific crime, with a Bill going to Commons today
  
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• Love Island's Adam Collard is 'probably the most hated man on TV at the moment' says his step-mum

  21-06-2018 11:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Adam Collard has been ruffling feathers on the ITV2 show Love Island - but his family have been defending him
  
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• 12 things we love - or hate - about Newcastle's Hoppings

  21-06-2018 10:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Send us your photos of the Hoppings - like those illustrating this guide to the giant Town Moor funfair!
  
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• Durham Miners' Gala 2018: Here's how you can enjoy afternoon tea with Labour MP Dennis Skinner

  21-06-2018 09:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Durham Miners' Gala is one of the world’s biggest working class festivals and celebrations of trade union values
  
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• Former Newcastle Falcons captain Doddie Weir makes huge donation to motor neurone disease

  21-06-2018 09:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Weir, who won the Premiership with Newcastle, is dedicated his life to funding research into the degenerative condition and helping others who have it
  
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• Newcastle United's Ciaran Clark knocked out in Magaluf bar attack, reports Mallorcan newspaper

  21-06-2018 09:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  The Republic of Ireland international is said to have been taken to hospital after being punched in the early hours of Saturday morning
  
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• Gateshead Council wins belated planning permission for £700,000 car park

  21-06-2018 09:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Council bosses pressed ahead with building the car park for the Great Exhibition of the North but did not have permission
  
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• Sunderland City Council appoint Patrick Melia as new chief executive

  21-06-2018 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The North Tyneside Council boss will replace outgoing chief executive Irene Lucas CBE in August
  
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• Heartbreak: Prudhoe boxer Scott Westgarth's grieving mum will unveil memorial seat for his birthday

  21-06-2018 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Scott Westgarth died after winning his last fight but now a memorial seat is being unveiled in Prudhoe on July 8 for his 32nd birthday
  
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• 'We will not tolerate domestic violence': Police warning after abuse during World Cup

  21-06-2018 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Durham Constabulary logged five incidents of domestic violence on Monday - after England won
  
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• Grey's Monument transformed with flower halo for the Great Exhibition of the North

  21-06-2018 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The famous landmarks is getting a makeover in time for the Great Exhibition of the North which starts on June 22
  
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• Forget pen and paper - Newcastle Uni may let students type written exams on computers

  21-06-2018 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Trial was staged in January to let students type out written exams, amid student chief's aim to allow students to have the choice
  
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