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• 'Durham is an ideological echo-chamber' - academic sacked for Muslim comments hits out at 'hypersensitive' university

  04-01-2019 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Former senior research fellow Dr Stephen Pax Leonard has said he was the latest casualty in a supposed suppression of free speech at British universities
  
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• Another housing bid has been lodged for land along Stannington Station Road

  04-01-2019 19:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The latest proposal is an outline application for nine homes
  
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• Morning raid on Cowgate home as 10 people are arrested in immigration operation

  04-01-2019 19:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police and immigration officers were at a home on Ponteland Road in Newcastle and arrested 10 people from China
  
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• Time running out to have your say on Northumberland parking shake-up

  04-01-2019 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumberland County Council wants to introduce or increase parking charges at a number of coastal sites
  
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• Plans for £8.5m water sports centre and caravan park set to be turned down

  04-01-2019 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Developers want to open the facility near Hurworth Burn Reservoir in Trimdon, County Durham
  
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• How tattoos are helping to save lives in memory of Amber Rose who died from cervical cancer

  04-01-2019 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Joe Graham Tattoo Studio in Sunderland is raising money for the Amber's Law - a charity which raises the profile of cervical cancer following the tragic death of Amber Rose Cliff at the age of 25
  
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• Cost-cutting plans by fire chiefs could see a shake-up of fire crews in Seaham

  04-01-2019 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Bosses at County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service are looking at overhauling staffing levels
  
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• Museum bosses in Tyne and Wear are considering rolling out contactless card technology

  04-01-2019 18:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It is hoped the move would help boost donations
  
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• Council to get tough on 'eyesore' properties left empty for more than six months

  04-01-2019 18:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The new policy was given the green light by South Tyneside Council's cabinet
  
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• Fire crew from Peterlee could be moved to Seaham to provide night cover under cost-cutting plans

  04-01-2019 17:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A similar shift pattern is already used in Spennymoor and it is predicted the change could save the service up to £350,000
  
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• The very sweet reason Chester-le-Street's Christmas tree will stay up all year

  04-01-2019 17:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Chester-le-Street's Christmas tree will be staying up all year round after a campaign by young environmental campaigner Amber Watson
  
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• Metro's £46m makeover: Where to expect disruption as Nexus infrastructure is renewed

  04-01-2019 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Nexus have asked customers to be patient with inevitable disruption as Metro bosses seek to improve the network with a raft of upgrades to infrastructure and stations
  
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• 02 Academy boss didn't think he was over drink-drive limit - despite having three pints

  04-01-2019 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A court heard Jordon Ditchburn's drinks were consumed over an 'extended period' - but he was over the limit when pulled over
  
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• Mum-of-21 kids reveals how old she was when she first fell pregnant

  04-01-2019 15:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sue Radford stunned viewers with television revelation as she prepared to give birth to her 21st child
  
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• Euromillions winners: North East football club set for unexpected windfall

  04-01-2019 15:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A community football club in Hartlepool is set to benefit after a couple won £115m on the EuroMillions
  
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• Cheryl left cringing after Victoria Beckham fails to see funny side of prank text

  04-01-2019 14:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The former X Factor judge handed her mobile phone over to comedian Michael McIntyre for his 'send to all' prank
  
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• Councillors will be discussing funding for schools for the next academic year

  04-01-2019 14:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The council's decision-making cabinet is being recommended 'to minimise volatility in school funding'
  
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• Northumberland is above average for many categories of interaction between children and social services

  04-01-2019 14:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The council's safeguarding trends report, which will be presented to the family and children's services committee next Thursday
  
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• BBC Four show to tell history of Northumberland village in Pubs, Ponds and Power

  04-01-2019 14:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Archaeologist Ben Robinson explores Warkworth's history, from the Norman Conquest 1,000 years ago to the modern day
  
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• Former Newcastle United player Jose Enrique reveals pictures of brain tumour treatment

  04-01-2019 14:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Defender also issues inspirational message to fans after undergoing surgery
  
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• Honeymoon hell: Newlyweds stranded on Thai island as storm Pabuk approaches

  04-01-2019 14:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Keith and Dawn Powell arrived on the beautiful Thai island of Koh Samui on New Year's Eve hoping for the trip of a lifetime after tying the knot on December 22
  
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• CCTV images released after violence flared in Sunderland and Coventry City clash

  04-01-2019 13:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police investigating the incident have shared the images of the men they believe to be from the North East
  
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• More than 140 drink and drug drivers were caught in Christmas crackdown by police

  04-01-2019 12:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Across the Northumbria force area, 133 people were arrested for drink driving while 16 were arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs
  
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• Cheryl on her childhood ambition to be a ballerina ahead of Greatest Dancer debut

  04-01-2019 12:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Geordie pop star idolised Dame Margot Fonteyn while learning how to dance as a child in Newcastle, before idolising pop stars
  
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• Newcastle bus lane profits have plunged by more than £2m, new figures reveal

  04-01-2019 12:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The latest government data shows the authority spent £698,000 on bus lane enforcement in 2017/18 - and made £763,000 in fines
  
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• Passengers to face major disruption as bus drivers strike for a WEEK over pay dispute

  04-01-2019 12:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Around 650 drivers are set to take industrial action from Sunday, January 6 after overwhelmingly rejecting a pay offer from Arriva bus company
  
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• How small change from North East's past is now coining it in

  04-01-2019 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Around 200 years ago, businesses in the region produced their own 'unofficial' coins and although of low value then, they are worth a lot more now
  
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• Cocaine couriers caught with £100,000 of the drug on the A1

  04-01-2019 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  John Ianson and Thomas Scott were transporting the drug into Tyneside for 'unscrupulous Liverpool individuals' when police caught them in Gateshead
  
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• Witnesses sought after two men were allegedly attacked near school in broad daylight

  04-01-2019 11:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police say it is believed two suspects drove on a field in an 'anti-social manner' before the alleged altercation
  
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• Euromillions couple from County Durham who scooped £115m New Year's Day jackpot revealed

  04-01-2019 11:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Frances and Patrick Connolly, who lived in Hartlepool for more than 20 years, said their first priority was to write a list of family and friends to share their good fortune with
  
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• Couple who scooped £115m New Year's Day Euromillions jackpot revealed

  04-01-2019 11:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Frances and Patrick Connolly said their first priority was to write a list of family and friends to share their good fortune with
  
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• Council urged to reveal its plans to cope with impact of no-deal Brexit in Newcastle

  04-01-2019 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  There are calls for Newcastle City Council to outline what plans it is making for the potential 'chaos' after the UK leaves the European Union
  
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• Why parents need to turn off children's gadgets an hour before bedtime

  04-01-2019 08:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Experts say the amount of screen time children experience can hugely impact their health
  
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• See shocking aftermath of huge blaze in Boldon that ravaged two local businesses

  04-01-2019 08:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Barkers Motorcycles and M&S Prestige Sales in Boldon were hit by the fire late on Wednesday night
  
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• This hulking brute left his girlfriend fearing death as he choked her during terrifying attack

  04-01-2019 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Callum Berry, who the victim said is a 6ft 5ins boxer and mixed martial arts fighter, kicked and punched the woman the gripped her throat, only stopping when the police turned up
  
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• Overgrown site of demolished Newcastle church set to be transformed into flats

  04-01-2019 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The former Belmont Church in Walker was torn down but the land has been left vacant
  
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• How Toon Monsoon mayhem could become a thing of the past

  04-01-2019 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A 'digital twin' of Newcastle is being developed to help the city cope better with natural disasters like flooding
  
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• Catastrophic galactic collision could send Solar System flying into space

  04-01-2019 01:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Scientists from Durham University predict the impact between the Milky Way and another galaxy could hit our galaxy
  
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• Cancer cures and climate change: Vital EU-funded Newcastle projects 'at risk' under no-deal Brexit

  04-01-2019 01:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Universities UK and other bodies have written to MPs warning of dire consequences if European research funding isn't guaranteed or replaces
  
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