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• 'Knock them off their bikes' - councillor calls for Met Police tactics to tackle motorcycle nuisance

  06-12-2018 22:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The councillor is pushing for further powers to be rolled out to tackle motorcycle crime in South Tyneside
  
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• 'I'm fed up with the Brexit negativity and the European religion!' Wetherspoons boss speaks in Newcastle pub

  06-12-2018 20:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  He said that pub goers are often Brexiteers and dinner party goers are often pro remain.
  
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• Serial rapist's brother walks free over attempts to help his older sibling evade justice

  06-12-2018 20:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  University student Amer Sharif tried to help drug dealing rapist Omar Sharif, who is facing a lengthy prison sentence for a series of offences
  
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• These two despicable rapists took turns to attack woman at accommodation used by asylum seekers

  06-12-2018 19:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Saheed Rasoolli and Araz Abdulla, of Sunderland, were found guilty of raping the woman and are facing years behind bars.
  
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• Woman whose brain had to be 'uncorked' from her spine defies odds to have dream wedding

  06-12-2018 19:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Alison Stiles Johnson had agreed to marry her partner three days before receiving news that would change her life forever
  
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• County councillor blasts house builders who 'miraculously' decide they need to squeeze more homes on to developments

  06-12-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  At a Durham County Council meeting, Coun John Clare said he is 'fed up' of developers trying to extend proposals
  
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• O2 chief executive releases statement amid major network problems

  06-12-2018 18:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Mark Evans, CEO of Telefonica UK (O2) apologised for the issues as millions of people are without 4G data
  
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• Student LIVID after Bigg Market bar knocks him back 'for wearing Stone Island coat' on date night

  06-12-2018 17:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Filthy's claim he was 'intoxicated', but the Northumbria Uni student claims he was 'made to feel like a footy hooligan'
  
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• O2 statement IN FULL as network gives update on when it will be fixed and working

  06-12-2018 17:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The company has got 25 million customers on its network - but also provides services for Sky, Tesco Mobile, Lyca Mobile and GiffGaff
  
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• Man who jumped in the River Tyne to save his puppy rescued by the coastguard

  06-12-2018 17:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The man and his dog were both pulled to safety after getting into difficulty in North Shields on Thursday
  
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• The little-known laws on filming or taking photos of your child's nativity

  06-12-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  These are the rules around taking pictures and videos of children's Christmas nativity plays
  
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• Green light for plans to overhaul a 'decrepit' Bishop Auckland school

  06-12-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Bishop Barrington School will knock down three blocks and replace them with a single site
  
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• Leicester helicopter crash report reveals what actually caused disaster

  06-12-2018 16:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A pin that came loose in the tail rotor control mechanism caused the catastrophic helicopter crash
  
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• Durham singer lands huge deal with Sony after being spotted on Instagram and flown to L.A

  06-12-2018 16:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Mark John Race was spotted on Instagram and then flown to LA to become part of band Raynes
  
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• Rejected North of Tyne interim mayor candidate slams 'coronation' of Norma Redfearn

  06-12-2018 16:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Councillor Jeff Reid claims he was not interviewed for the interim mayor post after Norma Redfearn was elected
  
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• Five of Tyneside's most historic pubs to have a festive drink in this Christmas

  06-12-2018 16:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  If you're out for a Christmas-New Year drink, here are five old Tyneside pubs with long, interesting histories
  
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• Female prison officer who had secret 'trysts' in a cupboard with inmate is spared jail

  06-12-2018 15:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Stacey Sutherland, 27, worked at Deerbolt YOI in County Durham
  
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• Fans want Cheryl to start dating radio host Gethin Jones after he posts Instagram picture of them

  06-12-2018 15:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Days after they spotted chemistry between her and Michael B. Jordan, Cheryl fans are hopeful on another romance
  
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• Tino Asprilla agrees to play for Newcastle United legends in Gateshead FC fund raiser - Chronicle Live

  06-12-2018 14:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Tino Asprilla agrees to play for Newcastle United legends in Gateshead FC fund raiser  Chronicle LiveThe Colombian star is heading back to Tyneside to meet up with a host of former United aces.
  
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• Violent bully made 400 calls to ex-girlfriend as part of vile abuse campaign from his prison cell

  06-12-2018 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  When Shakeel Khan, of Fenham, was locked up in HMP Durham accused of a vile campaign of abuse on his ex, he was able to continue controlling her using a prison phone issued as part of a new scheme
  
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• Should you tip your binmen and postie at Christmas? Chronicle readers have their say

  06-12-2018 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Does the season of generosity mean that you should tip those who brave the elements to come to your door?
  
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• Parking to be introduced at former Alnwick high school site 'in time for Christmas'

  06-12-2018 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The council hopes to clear an area of the former Duchess's Community High School site in the run-up to Christmas
  
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• North of Tyne mayor: All the election candidates, dates and key information

  06-12-2018 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Voters in Newcastle, Northumberland and North Tyneside will go to the polls in May 2019 and choose the first ever North of Tyne mayor in a landmark election
  
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• Girl, 7, dies in Newcastle hospital four days after house fire

  06-12-2018 13:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The little girl fought for her life in hospital since the blaze on Saturday but died four days after being rescued
  
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• Is O2 still down? Latest update when the network and 4G will be working again

  06-12-2018 12:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Customers across the UK have reported problems with their mobile data, while O2 say they are working on the problems
  
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• Is O2 network still down? Latest update when O2 will be working again

  06-12-2018 12:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Customers across the UK have reported problems with their mobile data, while O2 say they are working on the problems
  
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• 'Dickensian poverty' leaving children without presents, turkey or Christmas trees

  06-12-2018 12:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Action for Children says families in Newcastle and the North East are facing stark choices between eating and keeping their homes warm this winter
  
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• Newcastle City Council reveals when a possible charge for driving in the city centre could come in

  06-12-2018 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Government ordered Newcastle City Council to explore idea of charging people to drive in city centre, but council insist nothing is decided
  
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• New holiday park on old mine site coming to Widdrington - despite worries from neighbours

  06-12-2018 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A holiday park is set to be built on the former Steadsburn opencast mine site near Widdrington
  
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• Micropub bosses want to breathe life back into Ryton and allay 'very upset' residents' fears

  06-12-2018 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Some residents have concerns about plans for The Lane Head pub
  
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• How new life could be breathed into historic Newcastle landmark

  06-12-2018 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria University graduate's plans to transform city's grade II-star listed Keelmen's Hospital into homes wins national design award
  
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• Disabled six-year-old with 'infectious smile' spreads Christmas joy in Durham

  06-12-2018 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Teddy Berriman switched on the lights on the tree outside Durham County Hall
  
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• A hotel and office block will be built on the site of Durham's former passport office

  06-12-2018 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The development at Framwelgate Waterside could create up to 800 jobs
  
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• Fury as swan is shot DEAD in 'despicable' attack near County Durham pond

  06-12-2018 11:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The bird was found dead next to a pond near Annfield Plain Football Club. WARNING: ARTICLE CONTAINS IMAGES SOME MAY FIND UPSETTING
  
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• I'm A Celebrity fans call for Nick Knowles to be kicked out over conspiracy theory

  06-12-2018 11:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The DIY SOS presenter shared his conspiracy theory with other camp mates
  
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• They helped Kenton School GCSE pupils cheat - but these two can keep teaching

  06-12-2018 10:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The actions of Martin Scott and Inmaculada Gabucio Laguna could have had 'immeasurable' consequences on kids, the principal said
  
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• Government's Brexit legal advice warns the UK could be stuck obeying EU rules - even after leaving

  06-12-2018 10:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Theresa May tried to keep it secret but the legal advice suggests the UK could find itself stuck in a Customs Union with the EU
  
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• O2 down across the UK as mobile network suffering 4G problems

  06-12-2018 09:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The mobile operator O2 is suffering from network issues and a 4G and data outage
  
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• Is O2 still down? UK mobile network suffering 4G problems

  06-12-2018 09:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The mobile operator O2 is suffering from network issues and a 4G and data outage
  
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• The Tyne Bridge being used as advertising space is debated by council bosses

  06-12-2018 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The iconic bridge's £20,000,000 refurbishment will not be funded by selling advertising space
  
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• Tall Ships, Airshow and Sunderland Illuminations boost city economy by over £25 million

  06-12-2018 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The major events made a huge contribution to the city's economy
  
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• Sweet-toothed thief lashed out at shop staff after he was caught stealing £1.49 of treats

  06-12-2018 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ben Elstob, of Jarrow, was caught trying to pinch sweets while paying for other items at Tesco and kicked off when confronted by security staff
  
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• Sunderland councillor charged with child sex offence could be forced off council after failing to attend a meeting for six months

  06-12-2018 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It has now been almost six months since Coun Middleton last attended a meeting, meaning he faces losing his position on the Sunderland City Council.
  
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• More than 900 homes in Amble approved by councillors - for the second time

  06-12-2018 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  All three schemes were unanimously backed at a Northumberland County Council meeting
  
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• Wow: Meet our real life heroes and winners of the Chronicle Champions Awards 2018

  06-12-2018 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Inspirational children, heroic fundraisers and brave life savers were awarded in our 2018 Chronicle Champions Awards held at a glitzy event at the Hilton Newcastle Gateshead
  
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• The discoveries that landed the North East's three unis on a list of UK's best breakthroughs

  06-12-2018 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Research to reverse Type 2 diabetes, a waterproof coating for mobile phones and work on measuring Antarctic ice changes have made the list
  
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• Nearly 100 more homes approved for former Ellington Colliery site

  06-12-2018 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A total of 400 homes are set to be built on the site near Lynemouth by council development company Advance Northumberland
  
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• Fears over Sunderland's public health in face of £5.8m funding black hole

  06-12-2018 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The new funding formula used to decide public health pots could see 12 North East councils lose out
  
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