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• Burglar who raided neighbour's home was snared after leaving blood at the scene

  01-04-2019 21:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Timothy Mares smashed his way into the woman's property in Dunston after she left it locked for a week and went to visit her boyfriend
  
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• First pictures of destruction from inside Washington flat after suspected gas explosion

  01-04-2019 21:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Walls and furniture were damaged, as well as an outside wall being completely blown away in the explosion
  
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• National Lottery Set for Life results: Winning numbers for Monday April 1

  01-04-2019 21:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Set for Life offers a top prize of a staggering £10,000 dropped into a winner's bank account every month for 30 years
  
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• Everton investigate video allegedly showing Jordan Pickford involved in melee outside Sunderland pub

  01-04-2019 20:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Jordan Pickford is one of the men allegedly involved in the melee outside a Sunderland pub
  
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• Chris Kamara urges Northumberland council to rethink decision to cut ties with anti-racism charity

  01-04-2019 20:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumberland County Council says the funding could be used in other areas
  
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• Benefits cheat who falsely claimed she was single and living alone pocketed £30,000

  01-04-2019 20:34 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Jackie Sawyer's husband was living with and supporting her
  
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• Raft of flood prevention projects across Sunderland set to be approved

  01-04-2019 20:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The work would restore and repair culverts and drainage in problem areas, say the council
  
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• 'Sunderland's first micropub' set to open its doors despite anti-social behaviour fears

  01-04-2019 20:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The new pub is backed by Sunderland's only commercial brewery and will feature a range of craft, cask and keg beers
  
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• Man accused of murdering his brother Damian Banks in Durham appears in court

  01-04-2019 20:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Vincent David Bell, of Turnbull Close, Durham, is accused of murdering his brother Damian Banks
  
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• 'It felt like an earthquake': Neighbour describes moment flat was destroyed in 'gas explosion'

  01-04-2019 19:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police and fire crews evacuated residents of Collingwood Court, Washington, at around midday on Monday
  
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• Boss allegedly murdered by employee died from asphyxiation, jurors told

  01-04-2019 19:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A pathologist told Paul Johnson's murder trial Steve Coulson had 25 injuries and died from 'mechanical strangulation' at his home in Stakeford
  
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• Alleged murder victim found in Jarrow home with stab wounds named as Paul Taylor

  01-04-2019 18:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Paul Taylor, 45, of Hebburn, was found with injuries consistent with a stabbing in Thames Avenue in Jarrow on Sunday morning
  
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• Police puppies forced to retire after horror smash caused by road menace who seriously injured PC

  01-04-2019 18:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  John McCabe, of Sunderland, sent a PC flying through his van window, left police dogs traumatised and it was an 'absolute miracle' nobody was killed
  
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• Revealed: When final decision could be made over £100m Whey Aye development

  01-04-2019 18:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Plans have been lodged to build Europe's tallest observation wheel on Newcastle Quayside
  
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• Charlotte Crosby and mam Letitia involved in scary taxi ordeal on Mother's Day

  01-04-2019 18:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Charlotte Crosby took to Instagram to reveal all about her rather scary taxi journey on Mother's Day
  
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• Children not in school should be put on a national register, says Education Secretary

  01-04-2019 17:41 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  It'll give a clear picture of where children are if they're not in state-funded or independent schools
  
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• Man had his jaw broken in two places - The Northern Echo

  01-04-2019 17:40
  Man had his jaw broken in two places  The Northern EchoDETECTIVES investigating a serious assault that left a man with his jaw broken in two places are appealing for help to trace the attacker.
  
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• April Fools' Day 2019: Is the day of pranks harmless fun?

  01-04-2019 17:36 via walesonline.co.uk
  In the age of alternative facts, is April Fools funny anymore?
  
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• We asked for you to choose the North East's precious pet - and you've decided

  01-04-2019 17:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  This year's Precious Pets winner was the adorable Lhasa Apso Alfie
  
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• Rat infestation and Metro expansion plans: Political parties on Sunderland's hot topics

  01-04-2019 17:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Representatives from six different parties set out their stalls ahead of May's local elections
  
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• Security guard chased down alleged burglars after break-in at Great Park housing development

  01-04-2019 17:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Three men have been arrested by police after security guard Dean Moss followed and chased them
  
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• Council house homeless family in a £500-a-week 'glamping pod'

  01-04-2019 16:49 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  They said they struggled to find a house for the mum and two young chuldren
  
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• Newcastle polling station staff could get extra security if UK holds European Parliament election

  01-04-2019 16:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It is feared that a long extension to Brexit could provoke 'passionate' reactions from some voters
  
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• Holly Willoughby in tears after This Morning's 'cruel' April Fool sees makeover go horribly wrong

  01-04-2019 16:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  This Morning presenter Holly Willoughby was left in tears by an April Fool based on a viewer makeover
  
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• Why the Government is spending £60 million on trying to find the next Peppa Pig

  01-04-2019 16:34 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  They're hoping to find the next Peppa Pig or Art Attack
  
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• Man suffers broken jaw in attack outside takeaway just two days before Christmas

  01-04-2019 16:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Officers are hoping to trace the man pictured as he was in the takeaway at the time of the assault
  
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• What I learnt from eating at Wetherspoons every day for a week

  01-04-2019 16:18 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Robin Murray loved the chain before his week-long challenge. But did he afterwards?
  
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• National Minimum Wage Rise 2019 - what you should be getting paid for your age

  01-04-2019 16:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  From today, new minimum wage rates apply, so millions of workers should get a pay rise
  
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• Two Labour Newcastle councillors resign after less than a year in office

  01-04-2019 16:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Labour councillors Rosie Hogg and Judy Pearce have left their posts ahead of next month's local elections
  
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• Political parties begin campaigning as Sunderland local election race gets under way

  01-04-2019 15:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Parties hoping to win seats at May's local elections took part in a debate at Fulwell Methodist Church
  
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• Trust running hospitals in Northumberland and North Tyneside to crackdown on attacks against staff

  01-04-2019 15:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  More than 17% of staff working for the Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust revealed they experienced at least one incident of violence
  
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• Is there really going to be another general election?

  01-04-2019 14:45 via walesonline.co.uk
  Government appears to be without a strategy for Brexit
  
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• Washington suspected gas explosion LIVE: Updates as firefighters are on scene of blast

  01-04-2019 14:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Fire crews are on scene at Collingwood Court in the Sulgrave area of Washington attending a suspected gas explosion
  
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• See what it's like to drive on new Silverlink A19 underpass after completion of roadwork

  01-04-2019 14:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Work to create the new underpass at the A19 and Coast Road junction in North Tyneside finally finished over the weekend and the route was opened to drivers on Monday morning
  
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• Newcastle United legend Rob Lee is coming back to Tyneside for a worthy local charity

  01-04-2019 14:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The former England midfielder will appear at An Evening With Rob Lee at the Hilton where he will tell stories and answer questions from fans
  
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• Plans to build more than 5,000 homes and two new schools in Newcastle take step forward

  01-04-2019 14:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The proposals for the city centre, Ouseburn and the outer west have been given a £16m kickstart
  
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• Taxi which smashed through Cleadon church wall was 'stolen earlier that night'

  01-04-2019 14:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police have released a description of a man they want to speak to following the crash, which destroyed part of a wall at All Saints Parish Church
  
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• There's a blue cheese Easter egg, and we need ten of them

  01-04-2019 14:02 via walesonline.co.uk
  It's a savoury treat for those who have had enough chocolate
  
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• Prove how well you know the nations of the world with this globetrotting game

  01-04-2019 14:00 via walesonline.co.uk
  There are three levels of difficulty with a test for even the most seasoned travellers
  
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• Name of Japan's new imperial era is announced

  01-04-2019 13:48 via walesonline.co.uk
  New reign starts on May 1 after Emperor Akihito’s abdication at the end of the month
  
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• Pedestrian in his 60s left with critical injuries after hit-and-run near Consett

  01-04-2019 13:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The victim was taken to hospital with 'potentially life threatening' injuries after being hit by a car which failed to stop in Leadgate
  
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• Skrillex track reduces feeding and breeding in mosquitos, scientists find

  01-04-2019 13:40 via walesonline.co.uk
  Want to put off the disease-carrying insects? Blast Scary Monsters And Nice Sprites
  
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• Brexit LIVE: What is happening with Brexit? MPs to debate petition and hold yet more votes

  01-04-2019 13:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  MPs are to hold yet another series of votes tonight as they try to decide what to do about Brexit
  
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• Brexit leads to 'weak' summer sales for EasyJet

  01-04-2019 13:35 via walesonline.co.uk
  The British airline has warned that Brexit uncertainty means customers are unwilling to book holidays in the short-term
  
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• Quiz: What's the next line of this hit song?

  01-04-2019 13:23 via walesonline.co.uk
  Do you know the lyrics to these top tunes?
  
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• Hunt for cyclist who seriously injured pensioner by pushing him to the pavement

  01-04-2019 13:21 via walesonline.co.uk
  The 70-year-old victim requires surgery after the incident, and the police are searching for the cyclist
  
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• 'Someone even sent me a free Sunday roast': The acts of kindness from Geordies for Tanya Davies

  01-04-2019 13:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The single mum-of-two, of Walker, is battling cancer again aged just 32 - but the city is with her on every step
  
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• Murder investigation launched after discovery of body in Jarrow home

  01-04-2019 12:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A 45-year-old man was found with injuries consisted with a stabbing and a 44-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder
  
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• CCTV appeal after woman was allegedly sexually assaulted on Collingwood Street in broad daylight

  01-04-2019 12:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police believe the man in the images may be able to help them with their investigation into the incident in the city centre
  
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• Watch the celebrations in Bensham as the Jewish community mark Purim festival

  01-04-2019 12:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Geordie comedian Robin Armstrong posted the clip on Facebook - and it has gone viral
  
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