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• North East businessman spent £287,000 on third most expensive licence plate ever for his Bentley

  18-07-2019 22:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Retired Ian Guest splurged the huge sum on the 'IG 1' plate at a DVLA auction this week to go on his prized car
  
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• Almost 200 homes WILL be built on former Clasper Village estate

  18-07-2019 22:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Council approves plans to build almost 191 houses on land left empty by the demolition of Clasper Village
  
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• Gateshead shop closed for three months after suspected 'criminal behaviour' - Chronicle Live

  18-07-2019 21:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Gateshead shop closed for three months after suspected 'criminal behaviour'  Chronicle LiveCoatsworth Convenience Store has been close for three months after complaints were made by members of the public and shopkeepers.
  
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• Gateshead shop closed for three months after suspected 'criminal behaviour'

  18-07-2019 21:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Coatsworth Convenience Store has been close for three months after complaints were made by members of the public and shopkeepers
  
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• Council bosses back plans to improve patient access to 'stop smoking' drug Varenicline

  18-07-2019 20:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Last year, 2,149 people accessed 'stop smoking' services in Sunderland through pharmacies, GPs, specialist services or community providers
  
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• Three arrested after missing girl Kimberley Henry, 13, found safe after five days

  18-07-2019 20:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 13-year-old went missing from Arthur's Hill 'wrapped in a blanket' and was found in Hebburn, Northumbria Police have confirmed
  
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• Lotto results LIVE: Winning National Lottery Set For Life numbers for Thursday, July 18

  18-07-2019 19:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We'll bring you the winning National Lottery Set For Life numbers for Thursday, July 18 - live breaking updates and results below
  
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• David Attenbrough and the Queen named as the nation's most admired figures in new poll

  18-07-2019 19:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Globally, however, Michelle Obama has displaced Angelina Jolie as the world’s most admired woman
  
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• House of Commons begins process of blocking next Prime Minister from delivering a no-deal Brexit

  18-07-2019 19:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  With less than a week until the nation gets a new Prime Minister, MPs have voted to make it harder to impose a 'no-deal' Brexit
  
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• New hope that Brunswick tip could be saved - but council warns against 'knee jerk reaction'

  18-07-2019 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Thousands of people have called urged Newcastle City Council to keep the vital tip open - and now councillors believe it could be saved for a second time
  
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• Horrified gran slams 'idiotic' teenagers who set fire to her garden where her grandchildren play

  18-07-2019 18:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  CCTV footage shows how the blaze rapidly spread at the property in Great Lumley
  
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• Gateshead college joins forces with UK's first emerging technology facility to develop #AI #AR and #VR digital skills of the future - FE News

  18-07-2019 18:00 via fenews.co.uk
  Gateshead college joins forces with UK's first emerging technology facility to develop #AI #AR and #VR digital skills of the future  FE NewsA North East college is joining forces with the country's first emerging technology facility to develop the future digital workforce. Gateshead College is officially ...
  
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• Dying gran left with £6 a week as benefits slashed by DWP after terminal cancer diagnosis

  18-07-2019 17:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Denise Bates, 50, was told she was no longer entitled to Personal Independent Payment after undergoing a reassessment
  
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• More than 50 animals shot with air weapons in the North East in the past year, RSPCA reveals

  18-07-2019 17:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The charity is now calling for the mandatory licencing of air guns and improved enforcement of air gun legislation
  
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• The mean-spirited Christmas joyrider who cost a taxi driver 'his livelihood'

  18-07-2019 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  North Tyneside Magistrates' Court heard the victim lost £3,000 in takings during the busy period
  
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• Rowlands Gill children's home given the green light amid 'youth gang' fears

  18-07-2019 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  There was an uproar from concerned residents
  
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• Lee Irving's mum shared Facebook post about body being found only to find out it was her son

  18-07-2019 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Bev Irving has today lifted the lid on he ongoing torment following vulnerable Lee's horrific torture murder
  
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• Council bosses throw support behind new blueprint for Sunderland's future

  18-07-2019 16:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sunderland City Council's cabinet discussed its new City Plan until 2030
  
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• Tackling poverty in Gateshead - Gateshead Council

  18-07-2019 16:36 via gateshead.gov.uk
  Tackling poverty in Gateshead  Gateshead CouncilTackling food and fuel poverty among our most vulnerable residents was the focus of the second Tackling Poverty in Gateshead conference.
  
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• Police searching for missing 13-year-old girl who hasn't been seen for five days

  18-07-2019 16:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Kimberley Henry, who turned 13 on Thursday, was last seen leaving her home in Newcastle on Saturday
  
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• “I wouldn't be here” - Woman celebrates being sober for 10 years with the support of Gateshead charity

  18-07-2019 15:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jan Meldrum, 57, has transformed her life after being addicted to alcohol with the support of Changing Lives, Oaktrees project.
  
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• Stunning designs show how Newcastle and Gateshead Quayside waterfronts could look - Chronicle Live

  18-07-2019 15:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Stunning designs show how Newcastle and Gateshead Quayside waterfronts could look  Chronicle LiveTwo firms were shortlisted with their visionary designs for the Newcastle and Gateshead Quayside areas.
  
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• Stunning designs show how Newcastle and Gateshead Quayside waterfronts could look

  18-07-2019 15:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Two firms were shortlisted with their visionary designs for the Newcastle and Gateshead Quayside areas
  
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• Love Island's Michael and Amber kiss after his shock confession that he still likes her

  18-07-2019 15:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Love Island's Michael stun everyone by kissing Amber after admitting he still has feelings for her
  
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• Shock Love Island recoupling leaves Michael's fate in Amber's hands

  18-07-2019 15:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  News of the next recoupling stuns the Love Island villa and Amber has a tough decision to make over Michael and Greg
  
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• 'He could've been my dad' - Detective speaks after pensioner robbed by armed masked attackers

  18-07-2019 15:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Det Sgt Richardson appeared on BBC One documentary 'Our Cops in the North' on Wednesday night
  
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• Love Island's Amber left absolutely stunned by Michael's shock confession

  18-07-2019 14:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Love Island's Michael has admitted to Amber he still has feelings for her
  
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• Man damaged Sunderland University building by repeatedly kicking door

  18-07-2019 14:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A man caused significant damage to the door of the university's Priestman Building by repeatedly kicking it
  
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• Man damaged Sunderland Uni building by repeatedly kicking door

  18-07-2019 14:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A man caused significant damage to the door of the university's Priestman Building by repeatedly kicking it
  
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• Scientology plan for Gateshead building approved - BBC News

  18-07-2019 14:14 via bbc.co.uk
  Scientology plan for Gateshead building approved  BBC NewsThe Church of Scientology is given the go-ahead to convert the former Windmill Hills nursing home.
  
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• Wallsend man accused of impersonating police man set to stand trial

  18-07-2019 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Wallsend defendant will stand trial later this year after denying the claims
  
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• Love Island odds slashed on Amber and Michael winning after his confession

  18-07-2019 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Bookies have massively slashed odds on Amber and Michael winning Love Island
  
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• Geckos rescued from a Gateshead park after being dumped in a 'lunch box' - Chronicle Live

  18-07-2019 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Geckos rescued from a Gateshead park after being dumped in a 'lunch box'  Chronicle LiveVeterinary nurse Rebecca Lawrence has nursed the lizards round the clock, hand feeding and bathing them twice a day.
  
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• Geckos rescued from a Gateshead park after being dumped in a 'lunch box'

  18-07-2019 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Veterinary nurse Rebecca Lawrence has nursed the lizards round the clock, hand feeding and bathing them twice a day
  
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• Councillor slams 'Dad's Army' approach to climate change

  18-07-2019 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Councillors in Durham have heard an update on plans to cut carbon emissions in the county, including solar farms, a new energy-efficient HQ and using water from old coal mines to heat homes
  
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• Police appeal for witnesses following four-car pile-up in Stakeford

  18-07-2019 13:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It was reported that a red Audi A5 had collided with a parked car which then resulted in other vehicles being hit
  
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• Police appeal for witnesses following four-car pile-up in Skateford

  18-07-2019 13:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It was reported that a red Audi A5 had collided with a parked car which then resulted in other vehicles being hit
  
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• Stereophonics front man Kelly Jones announces solo show at Sage Gateshead - Chronicle Live

  18-07-2019 13:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Stereophonics front man Kelly Jones announces solo show at Sage Gateshead  Chronicle LiveStereophonics star Kelly will play a string of intimate solo dates across the UK including one in Gateshead.
  
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• Polls are open - here's everything you need to know about the Police and Crime Commissioner election

  18-07-2019 12:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Four candidates are in the running in today's by-election to replace Dame Vera Baird as Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner
  
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• Weekend weather forecast across the North East as schools break up for summer holiday

  18-07-2019 12:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The North East is expected to see periods of brightness and heavy showers throughout the weekend
  
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• Hope for Doctor Who fan's Dalek as councillors urged to save its shed from extermination

  18-07-2019 12:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Art teacher Neil Cole says the Dalek-housing shed outside his Allendale home acts as a tourist attraction and draws people to the village
  
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• Next Prime Minister told to end the Northern Powerhouse spin and give us real control over our own affairs

  18-07-2019 12:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  One of the tasks facing the next Prime Minister will be to publish a new Northern Powerhouse strategy
  
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• Plagued by rats and used as a toilet - residents attempt to block new Newcastle city centre hotel plans

  18-07-2019 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Council bosses will decide next week whether the £2m Collingwood Street development can go ahead, amid major concerns from neighbours and the police
  
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• Northumberland prison visitor tried to smuggle in £40k of tobacco, drugs and phones down his trousers

  18-07-2019 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Theodore Adekoya was caught trying to pass the 'house brick' sized package to an inmate at HMP Northumberland during a visit
  
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• Manchester Arena attack: Bomber's brother denies 22 murder charges in court

  18-07-2019 11:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Hashem Abedi is the brother of Manchester Arena suicide bomber Salman Abedi who targeted an Ariana Grande concert in May 2017
  
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• Love Island's Amber gets support from Kim Woodburn and they've met each other before

  18-07-2019 11:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Celebrity Big Brother star Kim has voiced her support for Love Island's Amber Gill
  
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• Love Island's Joanna reacts badly to Michael still having feelings for Amber

  18-07-2019 11:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Love Island's Joanna has reacted badly to Michael's confession that he still likes Amber
  
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• Vicky Pattison says police arresting her at her mam's house was the 'lowest moment of my life'

  18-07-2019 09:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The ex-Geordie Shore start and her mother Carroll have appeared together on a podcast to open up about the moment police stormed into Carroll's house
  
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• Schoolboy barred from leavers' assembly after barbershop mix-up leads to 'extreme haircut'

  18-07-2019 09:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ponteland Community Middle School pupil Arun Purba was left "humiliated" after his prom cut landed him in hot water
  
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• Upset man told police he had airgun and knives and wanted to live in woods after Christmas party row

  18-07-2019 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Daniel Greaves, of Cramlington, rang poilce in a distressed state and was found in a shopping centre car park with an air pistol and knives
  
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