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• Geordie words, phrases and sayings you'll only hear someone from Newcastle say

  30-08-2018 22:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Here's a list of popular Newcastle, Geordie and even some (gasp) Mackem sayings - we've updated it with some new suggestions so keep them coming
  
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• Murdered Alice Ruggles' parents named Great North Run local heroes along with six other runners

  30-08-2018 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  This year's Great North Run is celebrating everyday heroes who are inspiring others with their dedication and perseverance
  
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• Easington teenager Molly Scott aiming to wow The X Factor judges as show returns to ITV

  30-08-2018 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The new series of The X Factor will debut on ITV on Saturday night and Molly will be one of the first auditionees seen on screen
  
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• Naked man cycles over newly opened Northern Spire bridge in Sunderland

  30-08-2018 20:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The man was caught on camera crossing the Sunderland bridge by a passer-by
  
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• Watch Chris Ramsey speak about wife Rosie's miscarriage on Lorraine

  30-08-2018 19:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  South Shields couple Chris and Rosie Ramsey appeared on Lorraine on Thursday to talk about the miscarriage
  
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• Growing gluten-free market gives a boost to Gateshead biscuit makers Northumbrian Fine Foods - ChronicleLive

  30-08-2018 19:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
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  Growing gluten-free market gives a boost to Gateshead biscuit makers Northumbrian Fine Foods
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  The growing gluten free market has served up a boost for Gateshead biscuit bakers Northumbrian Fine Foods which saw sales rise by a third in a year to top £26m. Northumbrian Fine Foods has been producing biscuits for more than 80 years from its Team ...
  
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• Mum of missing David Bennett makes emotional plea as she begs: 'We love you, please come home'

  30-08-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It has now been almost two weeks since David Bennett vanished from his home in Shiney Row, near Houghton-le-Spring
  
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• Man sheds HALF his body weight after mum admitted she feared she would 'lose' him

  30-08-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ben Grigg, of Prudhoe, is now preparing for the Great North Run, two years after weighing more than 33st
  
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• Labour MP Frank Field resigns and warns: 'We are seen as a racist party'

  30-08-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  MP quits over anti-Semitism and bullying but is urged to return soon by North East Labour MP Ronnie Campbell
  
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• Four arrests after 'man in skull mask' robbed kebab shop and petrol station

  30-08-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police say two men and two women have been arrested after cash was stolen in two separate incidents in the Birtley area
  
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• What REALLY happened as missing baby hoax led to major police hunt in Newcastle

  30-08-2018 18:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police launched a search on Thursday after a report of a missing 13-month-old, but later confirmed the report had been false
  
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• The 'sticking point' I'm A Celeb bosses resolved to ensure Holly Willoughby took co-hosting job

  30-08-2018 17:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The This Morning star wanted to put plans in place for her three children with husband Dan Baldwin for the month-long series
  
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• Watch Facebook troll who targeted tragic Olivia Burt admit he deserves to go to prison

  30-08-2018 17:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Paul Hind admitted posting offensive Facebook messages about tragic Durham University student Olivia Burt
  
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• Loose Women and Coleen Nolan speak out on Kim Woodburn clash after 3,000 viewers complain to Ofcom

  30-08-2018 17:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Kim Woodburn appeared as a guest on Wednesday's Loose Women but had an angry clash with Coleen Nolan
  
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• The items Gateshead foodbanks urgently need - and where you can drop off - ChronicleLive

  30-08-2018 17:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
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  The items Gateshead foodbanks urgently need - and where you can drop off
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  People are being urged to donate to foodbanks if they can, although this can only be a short-term solution to tackle poverty. That is the view of a Tyneside council official who has issued a rallying cry to help end hunger for good.
  
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• Free parking for electric vehicles is being scrapped in Newcastle

  30-08-2018 17:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Green vehicles have been able to park in council car parks for free but that right will be revoked in just over a month
  
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• 'They even kicked the ball away': Witness describes golf club attack on Seaham coach

  30-08-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Student claims kids as young as 13 were part of the group of who turned up to Seaham Red Star's ground before a coach was attacked during a warm-up
  
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• These photographs that reflect North East life will feature in the Portrait of Britain exhibition

  30-08-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The British Journal of Photography asked people to enter photographs that captured life in the UK
  
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• The items Gateshead foodbanks urgently need - and where you can drop off

  30-08-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The deputy leader of Gateshead Council has issued a rallying cry for donations in a bid to end hunger for good
  
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• British Airways sale: Airline cuts flight prices to US, Europe, Caribbean and Far East

  30-08-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The airline has slashed prices for both flights and holiday packages
  
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• Description of the missing toddler in Newcastle released

  30-08-2018 16:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Eldon Square issued an emergency alert to its staff including a description of the little girl
  
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• Inquest date set for man shot by armed police in South Shields

  30-08-2018 16:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  James Carlo Wilson died in hospital three days after a stand-off in Frenchman's Way in March 2016
  
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• Grieving parents of tragic Olivia Burt slam 'sadist' Facebook troll who targeted their daughter

  30-08-2018 16:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Paul Hind posted offensive Facebook messages about tragic Durham University student Olivia Burt
  
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• Northumberland Street incident RECAP: Police say reports of missing child were 'false' as search ends

  30-08-2018 16:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Several police cars and a riot van were seen on Northumberland Street and Northumberland Road
  
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• Northumberland Street incident LIVE: Police say reports of missing child were 'false' as search ends

  30-08-2018 16:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Several police cars and a riot van were seen on Northumberland Street and Northumberland Road
  
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• Is it a beach or a door? The optical illusion baffling people across social media

  30-08-2018 15:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We've had Yanny or Laurel, that blue or gold dress, and now another photo is splitting the opinions of people across social media
  
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• When does Strangers start on ITV? Date set for premiere of new John Simm drama

  30-08-2018 14:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  You might have seen the adverts and now we know when much hyped ITV drama Strangers will start
  
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• Free school transport and travel budgets: How to check if you're eligible for help

  30-08-2018 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Your local authority has to fund transport to school under certain circumstances - this is how to find out if you're eligible
  
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• Woken by a helicopter in Kenton and Gosforth? This is what police were searching for

  30-08-2018 12:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A police helicopter was searching over Gosforth and Kenton after a suspected thief was spotted breaking into a car
  
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• 'You don't do that walk for pleasure' - The Northumberland couple who dread leaving their home

  30-08-2018 12:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Brian and Mo Halliday have to walk along the edge of a busy road to get anywhere from their cottage in Birling
  
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• Watch a 12-year-old Alan Shearer grace the St James' Park pitch in brilliant archive footage

  30-08-2018 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The future Newcastle United legend was leading the line for Newcastle City Schools in the Co-op Cup in 1983
  
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• Geordie Heroes from Alan Shearer to Willow the Cow are being celebrated in Newcastle - who is yours?

  30-08-2018 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Geordie Heroes exhibition features more than 50 life-sized models designed by hundreds of people from across the city
  
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• Council urged to take 'real action' on Newcastle's air pollution instead of asking Theresa May

  30-08-2018 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle Council bosses have come under fire for demanding that Theresa May cracks down on pollution
  
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• Watch how Dec spookily predicted Holly Willoughby would present I'm A Celebrity with him

  30-08-2018 11:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  ITV bosses have confirmed Holly Willoughby will stand in for Ant McPartlin presenting the 2018 series in Australia
  
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• Officers swarm Town Moor in Newcastle after receiving reports of 'concerns' for a child

  30-08-2018 10:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police officers were called to the scene on Grandstand Road in Newcastle
  
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• Olympic medalist Tony Jeffries goes back to his old club to thank them for shaping his life

  30-08-2018 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ten years after his life changed forever, Tony Jeffries was back at Sunderland Amatuer Boxing Club to thank them for what they did for him
  
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• 'I won't take my kids there' - Residents fuming as library set to be drug and rehab centre

  30-08-2018 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The team behind the development stress that it will not include clinical services or a needle exchange
  
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• 'I won't take my kids there' - Residents fuming as library set to be drug and alcohol rehab centre

  30-08-2018 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The team behind the development stress that it will not include clinical services or a needle exchange
  
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• How these teenagers are helping to tackle period poverty in Newcastle

  30-08-2018 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The youngsters have launched a campaign to raise awareness of the problems women and girls face in accessing sanitary products
  
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• Planners set to give state-of-the-art Whickham school the green light

  30-08-2018 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gateshead Council's planning committee voted to approve the plans
  
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• Planners give state-of-the-art Whickham school the green light

  30-08-2018 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gateshead Council's planning committee voted to approve the plans
  
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• 16,000 fewer jobs and £2.37bn worse off: The bleak 'housing crisis' facing the North

  30-08-2018 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Housing associations claim the North of England is losing out on new homes and the economic growth they bring
  
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