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• Labour MP Sharon Hodgson urges Theresa May to block no-deal Brexit after shock Nissan announcement

  06-02-2019 22:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Washington and Sunderland West MP has made an appeal to Theresa May in light of Nissan's decision
  
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• This 'absolutely lethal' sawn-off rifle was allegedly used in gangland shooting feud, court hears

  06-02-2019 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Kenneth Moran, Michael Conroy, Darren Appleby, Jamie Moran, Sean Ree and Bailey Wilson deny a series of firearms offences after shootings in Benwell and Brunswick
  
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• Council grants permission for extra parking spaces at HQ - six months after they were created

  06-02-2019 20:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumberland County Council says it needed the extra parking spaces after work started on a new school
  
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• LOTTO results: Tonight's winning lottery numbers for £5.1m draw and Thunderball

  06-02-2019 20:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Tonight's winning National Lottery numbers and Thunderball are below along with the Lotto Millionaire Raffle code - live breaking updates below
  
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• Murder accused stopped thieves stealing motorbikes from alleged victim before killing him, court hears

  06-02-2019 19:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Richard Lee denies killing Ryan Thompson in Sacriston and is standing trial at Newcastle Crown Court
  
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• This is why emergency services were seen on the Shields Ferry on Wednesday

  06-02-2019 19:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Emergency services and actors were involved in a large scale exercise designed to test the response to a collision involving the Shields Ferry and another boat
  
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• The North East's drug crime hotspots have been revealed - is your street on the list?

  06-02-2019 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  New figures reveal streets across the region where police have recorded possession, dealing and other offences involving illegal substances
  
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• Take a look inside new Spanish City micropub The Split Chimp in Whitley Bay

  06-02-2019 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Split Chimp, based at the iconic Spanish City Dome, is now open to the public and offers a range of cask ales, keg beers, wines, gins and spirits
  
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• Plans to revamp Sunderland's historic Minster Quarter moves step closer

  06-02-2019 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The park, at the south of Sunderland minster, is part of the Bishopwearmouth Townscape Heritage Scheme
  
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• Rolling rail strikes called off after Northern cave to RMT's demands

  06-02-2019 18:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  RMT staff have walked out 47 times over the issue of guards and trains and more strikes were planned but the union say a "major breakthrough" has been reached in talks
  
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• Dog walker fell through ice trying to reach pet on frozen Seaton Burn pond

  06-02-2019 18:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Firefighters were called out to Big Waters in Seaton Burn where a woman and her dog fell through the ice on Wednesday
  
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• Nissan X-Trail blow: Greg Clark responds to claims carmakers were 'bribed' to keep factories open in UK

  06-02-2019 17:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Business Secretary says it's always been Government policy to support the car industry and insists there are no secret deals
  
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• Electric buses to hit the streets of Newcastle and Gateshead - Business Up North

  06-02-2019 17:48 via businessupnorth.co.uk
  Electric buses to hit the streets of Newcastle and Gateshead  Business Up NorthFollowing an announcement by the Buses Minister Nusrat Ghani MP, bus operator Go North East and Nexus the Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive, ...
  
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• Inspiring story of woman diagnosed with 'triple negative' breast cancer and how she's helping others

  06-02-2019 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Clare Hodgson, of Consett, has set up a support group for people fighting breast cancer in the Derwentside area
  
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• Councillor labelled 'unprofessional' after questioning council boss's new role

  06-02-2019 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Rothbury councillor's concerns over Daljit Lally have been dismissed as 'misleading' and 'unprofessional' by the council's leader
  
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• EU leader's 'special place in hell' Brexit remark prompts outrage

  06-02-2019 16:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Donald Tusk made the controversial comments during a press conference
  
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• No more plastic: How Durham councillors are planning to reduce single-use plastics

  06-02-2019 16:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Durham County Council has been looking at ways to reduce waste
  
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• Second man arrested after alleged robbery at Heron Foods shop in Gateshead - ChronicleLive

  06-02-2019 15:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Second man arrested after alleged robbery at Heron Foods shop in Gateshead  ChronicleLivePolice are questioning two men about the alleged robbery in Gateshead town centre on Tuesday afternoon.
  
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• Second man arrested after alleged robbery at Heron Foods shop in Gateshead

  06-02-2019 15:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police are questioning two men about the alleged robbery in Gateshead town centre on Tuesday afternoon
  
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• Bournemouth fan who threw pie onto pitch during Chelsea game faces football ban

  06-02-2019 14:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Incident took place during the Carabao Cup quarter-final
  
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• Large-scale cannabis farm exposed by suspicious member of the public in Sunderland

  06-02-2019 14:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police were alerted to the drugs after someone spotted people leaving the address wearing balaclavas and reported it
  
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• 200 secret internet terms teenagers use - and parents need to know

  06-02-2019 14:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Do you know what P999 means?
  
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• Woman forced to sell shop after armed raid by robber who bought an Armani tracksuit two hours later

  06-02-2019 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Arrogant Stephen Robertson made off with £12,000 in the hold-up before buying an Armani outfit and matching trainers on the same day
  
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• It took doctors three days to pick glass out of HGV driver's body after horror crash

  06-02-2019 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Robert Hogg, 46, suffered a coughing fit behind the wheel when he collided with another lorry on the Northumberland road
  
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• EU threatens to take the Government to court over sewage being pumped into the sea off North East beach

  06-02-2019 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Government stands accused of failing to comply with a European order about waste water treatment thanks to a Whitburn campaigner who raised concerns about sewage at the South Tyneside beach
  
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• Blyth primary school given green light for an extension due to growing number of pupils

  06-02-2019 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Extra class rooms and offices will be built at New Delaval Primary School
  
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• Rolf Harris 'asked to leave' after walking onto primary school grounds

  06-02-2019 13:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Disgraced entertainer and convicted sex offender was reported to police
  
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• Police appeal after pregnant woman is punched in stomach by robbers

  06-02-2019 13:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Woman was struck multiple times in the stomach and head
  
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• Pub hit with £50,000 fine over a sign advertising cheap pints and karaoke

  06-02-2019 13:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sign was put up without planning permission - and the fine for the landlord is staggering
  
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• Man arrested on suspicion of drug driving after he 'swerved to avoid an octopus'

  06-02-2019 13:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Twitter asked if he'd be 'facing the long arms of the law'
  
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• What is Abducted in Plain Sight on Netflix? Documentary gets everyone talking

  06-02-2019 13:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Recently released Netflix documentary Abducted in Plain Sight has caused a social media storm
  
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• Met Office issues weather warning for strong winds in the North East

  06-02-2019 12:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Temperatures are expected to reach highs of 10°C on Friday after a frosty start to the week but winds are going to be strong
  
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• Man's body found on Berwick beach is not suspicious, say police

  06-02-2019 12:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Passer-by found 62-year-old dead on North Northumberland beach last Wednesday
  
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• The best castle retreats you have to visit in the UK

  06-02-2019 12:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We are extremely lucky to have some beautiful buildings with plenty of character across the country
  
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• Virgin Media is giving away a FREE TV for today only

  06-02-2019 12:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The network powerhouse offers shoppers a 43" 4K TV free- here's how to get one
  
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• Olly Murs send fans into hysterics by offering one a Valentine's date

  06-02-2019 12:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Voice judge encouraged fans to nominate a friend to win
  
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• Quiz: Did these celebrities ever host the Oscars?

  06-02-2019 12:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  This year, the Oscars will go without a host for the first time in three decades. But did these celebs ever assume the mantle?
  
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• Lunchtime briefing: Rolf Harris 'asked to leave' primary school grounds and today's other big stories

  06-02-2019 12:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Disgraced entertainer Rolf Harris was asked to leave after he walked onto the grounds of a primary school near his home.
  
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• Ant and Dec show about their family history to be aired after it was initially axed

  06-02-2019 12:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The documentary series, featuring the Geordie duo, will finally be shown on TV this year - two years after it was first shelved
  
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• 'The towne is environed with a strong thick wall, having seven gates with many towers and turrets'

  06-02-2019 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  How extremely rare book Chorographia describes Newcastle 370 years ago. It will be sold this week, alongside the first ever book printed in the town
  
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• Once Upon A Tyneside - young people to tell their stories about growing up in the region

  06-02-2019 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It is hoped the Our City Our Story event hosted at the Live Theatre next month will help shape young people's future
  
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• How a coughing fit left this man in an agonising wait for back surgery

  06-02-2019 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Phil Crulley, 53, from Cramlington, was bedbound and in so much pain before teaming up with surgeon Cyrus Jensen who gave him the operation he needed
  
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• Durham restaurants lose licences over illegal worker concerns

  06-02-2019 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  In August last year, two sites under the Lebaneat chain were visited by the Home Office with illegal workers found at the North Bailey and Claypath sites
  
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• Callous thief swindled more than £100,000 from dying war hero mother-in-law

  06-02-2019 11:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ian Downs, 66, has admitted pocketing £95,000 from Mary Garvey before claiming a further £20,000 after her death
  
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• Do you use this hidden motorway lane?

  06-02-2019 11:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Many drivers will not be aware of its existence
  
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• Man chokes wild mountain lion to death in self-defence

  06-02-2019 10:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The attack happened in the US State of Colorado
  
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• Emotional tributes to four children killed in fire

  06-02-2019 10:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The blaze happened at their family home in Stafford
  
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• Xanax drug - which council says is on the rise in North East - 'linked to 204 deaths' since 2015

  06-02-2019 10:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  BBC figures show Xanax is connected 204 deaths, most of which are in Scotland, while counterfeit versions of the drug are being smuggled into UK
  
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• Health Lottery: Simon Cowell pleads for change in rules to help charities

  06-02-2019 10:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  SIMON COWELL has made an impassioned plea for the Government to step in to save endangered charities that help the most vulnerable. The X Factor judge called for rules to be changed to boost society lottery jackpots to £1million so millions more can be handed to good causes each year. Simon said: "It's only a win-win. There's no argument to not do it."
  
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• Ovarian cyst surgery is often unnecessary, say researchers

  06-02-2019 10:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ovarian cysts are very common and may cause pelvic pain and bloating
  
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