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• Persistent pervert calling himself 'Daddy's bed' caught trying to meet young girl AGAIN

  10-08-2018 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  David Curran, who was previously caught by Dark Justice, thought he was talking to a 13-year-old online but it was an undercover police officer
  
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• Take a behind the scenes look around Metro control room following £12m renovation

  10-08-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Nexus control room has undergone the biggest transformation in almost four decades
  
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• Meet beautiful Harper - the little six-month-old baby whose life is likely to be cut tragically short

  10-08-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Little Harper Foggin suffers from rare Type 2 Gaucher Disease, for which there is currently no cure
  
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• 'Cunning' police caught gun gang by replacing shotgun with dummy weapon smeared in 'smart grease'

  10-08-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The live double-barrelled shotgun was destined for drug dealers in Sunderland until police moved in and planted covert cameras at the hiding place
  
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• Watch as new Coast Road bridge in North Shields finally opens to traffic

  10-08-2018 18:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Norham Road crossing, which has been rebuilt under a major scheme, opened on Friday morning
  
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• Vera crew spotted filming at St Nicholas Cathedral in Newcastle city centre

  10-08-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Camera crews for the popular ITV detective drama were seen on Amen Corner on Friday morning
  
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• Shocking figures reveal nearly 1,000 assaults on Northumbria and Durham police officers in a year

  10-08-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Police Federation says the true number of attacks on officers is likely to be much higher
  
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• Glitz and glamour make this 'alternative prom' a night to remember for teens who struggled at school

  10-08-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Care leavers and other children who had missed out on their own proms were invited to a fabulous, free celebration at the Centre for Life
  
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• Watch as a mini TWISTER is spotted above Amble in Northumberland

  10-08-2018 16:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The tornado was seen high above the town on Friday afternoon - but it didn't last very long
  
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• Ben Stokes trial: England cricketer tells jury he was not drunk when he allegedly attacked two men

  10-08-2018 15:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ben Stokes, a Durham and England cricketer, is standing trial at Bristol Crown Court
  
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• MP calls for 'greater transparency' over Mike Ashley's dealings after House of Fraser takeover

  10-08-2018 15:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Chi Onwurah claims Mike Ashley is 'better at buying firms on the cheap than investing in them' as bitter war of words continues
  
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• Tup Tup shooting trial: Jury retires to consider verdicts

  10-08-2018 15:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jurors have begun their deliberations in the case of four men charged in connection with the drive-by shooting on June 6 2015
  
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• Quick-thinking Mila, 4, saved her mother's life with 999 call when she collapsed

  10-08-2018 15:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The brave County Durham youngster dialled police when her mum Ellen fell unconscious and banged her head in their home
  
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• Rules tourists must know about drinking alcohol in Dubai - breaking them can be serious

  10-08-2018 15:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Although you can get alcohol, the rules are different to the UK and can be much more strictly enforced
  
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• What happens to discarded hoodies and trackies on the Great North Run start line?

  10-08-2018 14:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Find out what happens to piles of outer clothes shed by runners before the start-line of the Great North Run
  
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• When you can see the Perseid Meteor shower lighting up the skies

  10-08-2018 14:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  There's a chance to spot around 60-70 meteors per hour this weekend
  
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• What confusing train ticket terms really mean as rail chiefs announce plan for simple tickets

  10-08-2018 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Rail chiefs are getting rid of phrases like 'route direct' and 'London Terminals' and replacing them with a much clearer term
  
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• Boy seriously injured in hospital after being knocked off his bike crossing the road

  10-08-2018 13:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police are searching for anyone who may have dash cam footage of the incident in County Durham on Thursday
  
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• Bradley Lowery's mum opens up her heart about son's legacy and says he was 'here for a reason'

  10-08-2018 12:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gemma Lowery, of Blackhall Colliery, says Bradley was here was a reason 'to raise awareness for childhood cancer'  
  
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• 'The light of our lives': Family pay touching tribute to tragic nine-year-old Harriet Forster

  10-08-2018 12:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Harriet Emily Nicola Forster, from Oxford, was on holiday with her family when she was killed by falling rocks in Staithes
  
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• Ex-Newcastle defender Mike Williamson signs for Gateshead - and ... - Shields Gazette

  10-08-2018 12:32 via shieldsgazette.com
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  Ex-Newcastle defender Mike Williamson signs for Gateshead - and ...
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  Former Newcastle United defender Mike Williamson has returned to the North East to sign a one-year deal with National League club Gateshead.
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• HiFis, TVs and instruments seized from noisy neighbours who refused to quieten down

  10-08-2018 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Residents of a home in Bedlington were told to cut the noise - but when they didn't listen, the council swooped
  
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• Police searching for two men after a fight broke out on the Metro in Sunderland

  10-08-2018 11:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Officers believe the men in the images could help them with their investigation into the incident in Seaburn in June
  
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• People diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes patients at young age 'have shorter life expectancy'

  10-08-2018 10:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Those diagnosed early are more likely to suffer with heart problems and other health issues
  
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• Heavy rain could fall at the weekend despite temperatures reaching as high as 21°C

  10-08-2018 10:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Despite some high temperatures of 21 °C, the North East is expected to be hit by rainy weather this weekend
  
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• Police urge football fans to be 'counter terror citizens' and report stadium security concerns

  10-08-2018 09:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Top cops says there is no specific threat to football matches, but supporters should be clued up on what to look out for as Premier League kicks off
  
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• Puppies on prescription? Northumberland NHS bosses are offering visits from dogs to boost health

  10-08-2018 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has teamed up with a local charity which brings isolated older people together with friendly pooches
  
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• 'I've just done the 10 shot challenge' - driver's roadside confession to police

  10-08-2018 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Despite his admission, learner driver Nathan Brown PASSED a breathalyser test but was instead found to have drugs in his system
  
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• Bottomless brunch advert rapped by watchdog - but council says it didn't breach any laws

  10-08-2018 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Buddha Lounge in Tynemouth offered two hours of unlimited prosecco and a meal for £29
  
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• Kiki Challenge: What it is and how helping your kids do it could see you FINED

  10-08-2018 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The challenge was sparked by the Drake smash hit tune 'In My Feelings' and stars like Will Smith have had a go
  
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• Councillors subjected to 'destructive' social media abuse in feud between Newcastle's independents

  10-08-2018 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ernie and Olga Shorton said they have come in for criticism from the Chapel ward's third independent
  
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