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• Rise in sexual offences and thefts linked to police budget cuts, top officer warns

  31-07-2018 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Assistant chief constable Helen McMillan told politicians that there has been a genuine rise in crime
  
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• Hundreds of pounds raised to remove homeless man's tattoo 'paid for by Tyneside stag do'

  31-07-2018 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Tomek has 'Jamie Blake, North Shields' inked on his forehead, but the stag claims he had nothing to do with it
  
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• Watch cancer-free girl ring hospital bell after 14 gruelling rounds of chemo and a trip to the US

  31-07-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Grace Roberts underwent 14 rounds of chemo therapy after being diagnosed with Ewing sarcoma, a rare from of bone cancer
  
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• Family speak of heartbreak after grandfather died in industrial accident at Sunderland Docks

  31-07-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Brendan Eccles, 61, died at an industrial plant in Sunderland and his devastated family have paid tribute to him
  
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• Family of Durham mum killed in acid attack confront teenage killer in court

  31-07-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Joanne Rand, who was born in County Durham, died 11 days after being splashed with acid
  
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• Fury as Byker pensioners left stranded in their homes for a week after lift breaks down

  31-07-2018 18:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Elderly residents at Teresa Russell House have lashed out at Your Homes Newcastle after being left trapped in their homes
  
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• Love Island voting figures reveal Dani & Jack won every public vote by a mile including the final

  31-07-2018 17:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Love Island final was on Monday night and as well as the final vote itv2 have published the results of every vote in the series
  
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• What to do if your Ryanair flight is cancelled and how to get a refund

  31-07-2018 17:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A strike by Ryanair pilots has led to the cancellation of hundreds of flights scuppering customers travel plans
  
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• Some students want to REMOVE the 'weird' Antony Gormley sculpture at Newcastle University

  31-07-2018 17:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  ‘Clasp’ has been loaned to Newcastle University by the celebrated artist, but not everyone is happy about it
  
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• Young chef who lost mum to cancer in heartwarming gesture to those going through chemo

  31-07-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Life Kitchen founder Ryan Riley and chef Melissa Hemsley will cook for guests at Blackfriars in Newcastle on August 29
  
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• These German shepherds were starved to skin and bone - by an owner who claimed to love them

  31-07-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Owner Gavin Meek, of Jarrow, has been banned from keeping animals but admits he still wants to have another dog
  
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• Morpeth dad paralysed on stag do returns to UK and sees children for first time since tragedy

  31-07-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Keith Dungait suffered multiple fractures to his neck in the freak swimming pool accident in Majorca, Spain
  
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• Man 'arrested over death of Durham rugby players in Sri Lanka'

  31-07-2018 16:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Thomas Howard, 25, and Thomas Baty, 26, died after a night out in Colombo while they were on a rugby tour
  
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• Cyclist, 73, taken to hospital with serious injuries after collision with van in Gateshead

  31-07-2018 16:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The cyclist was taken to hospital by paramedics after the collision near Heworth Golf Course in Gateshead
  
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• Two men jailed for life for murder of Michael Price in 'vicious and brutal' attack

  31-07-2018 16:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Christopher Hills and Paul Watson will serve a minimum of 22 years and 17 years respectively after being found guilty of killing the 36-year-old
  
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• Man's cheekbone broken after being repeatedly punched by mystery attacker

  31-07-2018 15:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 51-year-old victim was with his girlfriend in Sunderland city centre when he was attacked opposite the Empire Theatre
  
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• Dani and Jack win Love Island and now bookies have revealed odds on them getting married by 2020

  31-07-2018 15:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  They've only just won Love Island but bookmakers have already got odds on Dani and Jack being married in the next two years
  
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• Hero tells of River Tyne rescue after man falls from High Level Bridge

  31-07-2018 14:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  John Nichol was one of the people who helped rescue a seriously-injured man who was in the water on the Quayside
  
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• Pair found GUILTY of murdering Michael Price in brutal drug-fuelled attack

  31-07-2018 14:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Christopher Hills and Paul Watson are facing life sentences after a jury took less than two hours to convict them of killing the 36-year-old
  
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• UK weather is hotter and wetter than it has been for 100 years, Met Office says

  31-07-2018 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Met Office’s fourth annual State of the UK Climate report confirmed 2017 was the fifth warmest year in a record dating back to 1910
  
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• Paedophile hunters Dark Justice banned from YouTube over 'harassment and cyberbullying'

  31-07-2018 13:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Newcastle-based pair have been left angered after being accused of posting 'bullying' videos online
  
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• Love Island final viewing figures - how many people watched Dani and Jack win?

  31-07-2018 13:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The fourth series of Love Island has been a record breaker for itv2 and viewing figures peaked for the final on Monday
  
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• This is when the UK heatwave will return with temperatures soaring above 30C

  31-07-2018 12:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Temperatures will increase throughout the week across the UK with the south and east experiencing the warmest weather
  
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• Quayside firms pledge to help protect birds from being trapped or killed by netting

  31-07-2018 12:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Wildlife activists are concerned about the colony of kittiwakes on the Newcastle Quayside
  
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• Games, demonstrations, world's most powerful car and more - what's on at Newcastle NE1 Motor Show

  31-07-2018 12:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The free motorshow will take over the Newcastle city centre this weekend, there's plenty to get excited about if you're a car fanatic
  
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• Arson investigation launched after fire rips through former autism college in Sunderland

  31-07-2018 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The former Thornbeck College building which burned down in the Carley Hill area on July 28 is being investigated by Northumbria Police
  
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• The Wilsons/The Young 'uns/The Unthanks, Sage Gateshead - The Northern Echo

  31-07-2018 11:54 via thenorthernecho.co.uk
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  SATURDAY'S Folk On The Tyne event at the Sage provided the opportunity to experience three of the region's finest folk acts. 0 comment. Billingham's Wilson Family, began the evening with a series of coal themed songs that included 'Sea Coal' and 'Close ...
  
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• Love Island final result: Jack and Dani win series four of ITV2 show

  31-07-2018 11:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The four couples - Jack and Dani, Kaz and Josh, Wes and Megan, Laura and Paul - will find out who is crowned Love Island winner on Monday night
  
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• Man's body found at Derwent Reservoir believed to be missing Paul Ratcliffe, police say

  31-07-2018 11:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A man's body has been found at Derwent Reservoir, according to Durham Constabulary
  
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• World's most powerful supersonic car will be displayed at Newcastle's NE1 Motor Show

  31-07-2018 09:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The open air, free motor show is returning this weekend and there's plenty for petrol heads to get excited about
  
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• NHS to treat 15 young people including 12-year-old child for video game addiction at trial clinic

  31-07-2018 09:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Addiction expert Dr Bowden-Jones is proposing developing a rating system warning parents how addictive games like Fortnite are
  
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• Dixons Carphone data breach: 10 MILLION customers now affected, firm says

  31-07-2018 09:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It was initially thought around 1.2 million records containing personal data were accessed
  
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• North East rat hotspots revealed: How many callouts were made in your area?

  31-07-2018 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sunderland has been named the rat capital of the North East with the most council callouts in 2017
  
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• Driver had drugs in his system - and hadn't even bothered to put his 'L' plates on

  31-07-2018 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Stuart Rutherford, of Washington, was in court on 'an almost yearly basis' in the 90s for driving while disqualified
  
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• Council accused of 'underhanded' tactics over controversial Newcastle housing development

  31-07-2018 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Residents are up in arms over plans to build new homes on the former Westerhope Day Centre site
  
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• Manchester Arena bomber Salman Abedi 'had been rescued by Royal Navy' before killing 22 at Ariana Grande concert

  31-07-2018 08:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Salman Abedi was 19 when he boarded the HMS Enterprise in Tripoli in August 2014, it has emerged
  
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• Harry Kane £5 notes have entered circulation - and they are worth £50,000

  31-07-2018 08:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  But only four of the super-rare notes have been spent in shops in various parts of Britain
  
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• Durex condoms: The full list of products recalled over fears they could split

  31-07-2018 08:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Condoms sold in the UK and Ireland are failing to pass 'stringent' shelf-life tests, Durex said
  
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• Shops and homes could be built on 'dilapidated' Newbiggin Hall site as part of 'major regeneration'

  31-07-2018 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Plans by developer Gentoo Homes are expected to get the green light by Newcastle City Council bosses
  
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• How you can have your say on South Tyneside and Sunderland health trust merger plans

  31-07-2018 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The controversial plans have caused uproar, with campaigners saying they are 'downgrading services' in South Tyneside
  
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• Boyfriend launched 'bloodcurdling' attack on partner after she refused to perform sex act on him

  31-07-2018 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Michael Appleby headbutted the victim before making threats to shoot her during subsequent sinister phone calls
  
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