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• See shocking moment elderly woman drives car on tracks bringing Metro services to a halt

  13-08-2018 23:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Trains were suspended between Newcastle Airport and Regent Centre while the woman was helped out of the car
  
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• Rule-breaking prisoners locked up for extra 47 YEARS at North East jails

  13-08-2018 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Research found more than 17,000 days of additional imprisonment were handed out to North East prisoners
  
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• This Gateshead comedian has gone viral on the internet with his hilarious impressions - ChronicleLive

  13-08-2018 20:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
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  This Gateshead comedian has gone viral on the internet with his hilarious impressions
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  Jack Bart is proof that a good sense of humour can win a woman's heart. The 21-year-old had his eye on Beverley Pearce, but was too shy to make a move. So he made a video showcasing his incredible impersonations in a bid to woo her.
  
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• Who's going in Celebrity Big Brother? 'Confirmed' lineup as Channel 5 show gets set to return

  13-08-2018 19:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Celebrity Big Brother will soon return to Channel 5 and the rumours about who's going in have started
  
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• Unions blame Government cuts for 15% increase in fire-related casualties in the North East

  13-08-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dave Green, Fire Brigades Union national officer, warned austerity cuts are now damaging public safety
  
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• This Gateshead comedian has gone viral on the internet with his hilarious impressions

  13-08-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Gateshead funnyman's video of his impressions has gone viral, with more than 15 million people watching the clip
  
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• Takeaway fined for selling curry with traces of peanuts in undercover council allergy sting

  13-08-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The takeaway has been fined £8,000 after selling a korma to trading standards officer, who posed as someone with a nut allergy
  
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• Man dies after Mini and HGV involved in crash on A68 in Northumberland

  13-08-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A man, who has not yet been identified by police, died in a collision between a Mini and a lorry on the A68
  
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• Look who's in Newcastle! TV's Vera spotted solving crimes on banks of River Tyne

  13-08-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Film crews for the latest series of popular ITV drama Vera were spotted in Newcastle on Monday
  
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• Ben Stokes trial: Questions the jury will consider in case against Durham cricketer and Ryan Ali

  13-08-2018 18:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ben Stokes, a Durham and England cricketer, is standing trial at Bristol Crown Court
  
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• Paul Chuckle speaks for the first time on This Morning since brother Barry's death

  13-08-2018 18:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Barry passed away of bone cancer last week at the age of 73, having kept his illness a secret from his family and fans for two years
  
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• Roker Pier lighthouse and tunnel opens to the public for the first time ever

  13-08-2018 17:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The public will now be able to take tours of the Sunderland lighthouse and tunnel, with proceeds being reinvested in the community
  
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• CCTV released after an ice cream van was broken into in Newcastle

  13-08-2018 17:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police want to speak to a man who was seen with a German Shepherd type dog and was in the area at the time the ice cream van was broken into
  
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• Learner driver crashed into police station in car stolen from colleague after 21st birthday bash

  13-08-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Raymond Tough helped himself to the Nissan to get home from a hotel then crashed it into a police station wall in North Shields
  
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• Ken Loach to shoot first film since 'I, Daniel Blake' on Tyneside

  13-08-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Veteran director won the Palme d'Or in 2016 for 'I, Daniel Blake', which was shot in Newcastle
  
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• Daughter of rapist cop Stephen Mitchell says her dad will 'always be a danger to women'

  13-08-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Stephen Mitchell was jailed at Newcastle Crown Court in 2011 but was released after just seven years
  
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• How old is Aretha Franklin? Music legend 'gravely ill' family announce

  13-08-2018 16:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Aretha Franklin, the singer famous for hits like Respect and Faith, is said to be gravely ill with cancer
  
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• Drivers asked to avoid the A19 as crash and HGV tyre blowout cause traffic chaos

  13-08-2018 15:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  No serious injuries were sustained in the crash, but major disruption was caused on the road in both directions near the A1231 at Washington
  
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• Hear the Mike Ashley chants from protest held by Newcastle United fans

  13-08-2018 14:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The demonstration took place outside Sports Direct on Northumberland Street before the match against Tottenham
  
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• New TV show on the look out for crazy cats and their owners - how to apply

  13-08-2018 14:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Athena Films are on the look out for crazy cats and their owners who are being driven up the wall
  
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• Strictly Come Dancing confirms its first celebrity contestant for this year

  13-08-2018 14:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The news of Strictly Come Dancing's first contestant for 2018 was revealed on BBC Breakfast on Monday morning
  
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• Faulty lift left an 87-year-old woman unable to leave her retirement flat for a month

  13-08-2018 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Anne Robson says a faulty lift at Sandyford Park retirement flats have affected her confidence, mobility and mental health
  
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• Great North Run - how long the course is and how hilly the race is

  13-08-2018 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Tens of thousands take on the half marathon through Newcastle, Gateshead and South Shields
  
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• Weather in the region is set to perk up this week after torrential rain on Monday

  13-08-2018 12:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The region woke up to heavy rainfall on Monday morning but Friday is set to be a pleasant end to the week      
  
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• Tup Tup shooting trial LIVE: John Henry Sayers and three others standing trial as jury retires to consider verdict

  13-08-2018 12:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  John Henry Sayers, Michael Dixon, Russell Sturman and Michael McDougall are facing charges connected to a Newcastle city centre nightclub shooting
  
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• Where the Great North Run finishing line is - one of the most relieving sites for Geordie runners

  13-08-2018 12:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Tens of thousands of Great North Runners will be roared along 13.1 miles of roads in Newcastle, Gateshead and South Shields on September 9
  
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• Thief on trial for stealing spree says brain injury made her forget to turn up at court

  13-08-2018 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Court heard that 43-year-old suffered 'significant' injuries in horror crash earlier this year
  
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• Watch Geordie Shore's Chloe Ferry rant at trolls who say she shouldn't have plastic surgery

  13-08-2018 11:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  In response to online comments, 22-year-old Chloe said she was 'not a role model' and has 'no talents'
  
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• It's spiders in your house season and here's a video to prove it

  13-08-2018 11:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  August is mating season for spiders which means they head inside to look for somewhere warm, while today's rain is also encouraging the arachnids into homes
  
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• Comedian Chris Ramsey reveals wife Rosie's miscarriage heartache

  13-08-2018 11:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The TV star and stand-up comedian shared a heartbreaking Instagram post by his wife Rosie
  
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• Theresa May reveals big plan to end rough sleeping in England

  13-08-2018 10:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The £100m plan to help with accommodation and support mental health and addiction issues has been welcomed by homeless charities
  
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• The passport warning all holidaymakers need to know from Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis

  13-08-2018 10:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Moneysavingexpert.com's Martin Lewis told This Morning about families who have had to cancel holidays as they forgot to check
  
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• Sixties Gold, Sage Gateshead - The Northern Echo

  13-08-2018 09:55 via thenorthernecho.co.uk
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  CONTRARY to that old hippie chestnut, “If you can remember the 1960s, you weren't really there,” a lot of us actually were and remember that dreamlike decade with great affection. So, here's your chance to re-live the magical, musical 1960s with six of ...
  
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• Railway fares expected to rise by 3.5% in 2019

  13-08-2018 09:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Transport campaigners are asking the Government to freeze fares, but economists expect them to rise at 3.5%, in line with July's Retail Prices Index
  
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• Two men released under investigation after armed robbery with a meat cleaver

  13-08-2018 09:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The pair were arrested on Saturday in connection with the incident at a Post Office in West Moor, Newcastle
  
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• Woman who necked 3 beers, kicked a copper and told him to 'f*** off' is fined just £50

  13-08-2018 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The victim wanted a tough sentence, saying police assaults simply 'should not be tolerated'
  
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• Everything we know about lynx being brought back to Northumberland

  13-08-2018 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Lynx UK trust issued a statement saying its plan for "rewilding" the Northumberland forest had support from the owners of some forest land
  
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• Man high on Spice caught with knife in city centre for the FOURTH time

  13-08-2018 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jordan Akinfolarin was spotted with the 12inch blade in Newcastle by members of the public before trying to hide it in a bush
  
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