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• Chancellor announces an extra £2.1bn to prepare for 'no-deal' and stop the UK running out of medicine

  31-07-2019 23:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The cash includes £434 million to stockpile medicines ready for leaving the EU with no deal
  
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• Kingston Park shooting trial halted after two defendants plead guilty to attempted robbery

  31-07-2019 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Mark Exley and Christopher Jones entered guilty pleas in relation to the shooting in February after prosecutors dropped the attempted murder charge
  
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• Comedian Chris Ramsey confirmed for this year's Strictly Come Dancing line-up

  31-07-2019 21:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The stand-up comedian was confirmed alongside former England goalkeeper David James and EastEnders actress Emma Barton
  
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• 'It's an emergency, we must deal with it now', says climate activist

  31-07-2019 21:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  "This is a climate emergency, it is not something we can think about, we have to deal with it now.
  
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• Lotto results: Winning National Lottery and Thunderball numbers for Wednesday, July 31 draw

  31-07-2019 20:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The winning National Lottery numbers and Thunderball for Wednesday, July 31 - live breaking updates and results below
  
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• Lotto results LIVE: Winning National Lottery and Thunderball numbers for Wednesday, July 31 draw

  31-07-2019 20:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The winning National Lottery numbers and Thunderball for Wednesday, July 31 - live breaking updates and results below
  
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• Firefighters tackle blaze at Bedlington industrial estate for six hours as smoke filled sky

  31-07-2019 19:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A fire at a waste management firm broke out on Wednesday morning leaving plumes of smoke shooting into the sky
  
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• One-punch killer Thomas Brand locked up for manslaughter of friend outside Elswick pub

  31-07-2019 19:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Thomas Brand delivered the fatal punch to Anthony Richardson following the row outside The Chesterfield pub in Elswick, Newcastle
  
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• See why one construction worker had an added interest in the Sir Bobby Robson Cancer Centre

  31-07-2019 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Stephen Searl, 60, of Whickham, helped construct the  Sir Bobby Robson Cancer Trials Research Centre knowing he would be a patient there and 10 years on he is still receiving treatment
  
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• Finally! Killingworth Road open in both directions as drivers' two-year nightmare comes to an end

  31-07-2019 18:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The vital commuter link in South Gosforth, which was used by up to 20,000 vehicles every day, is fully open for the first time since July 2017
  
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• CCTV shows chilling moment Thomas Brand punched friend dead outside Elswick pub

  31-07-2019 18:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  WARNING: Contains footage some readers may find distressing
  
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• Show Racism the Red Card release statement after NUFC fans sing pro-Tommy Robinson songs

  31-07-2019 17:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The charity said the far-right and anti-Islam activist is a divisive figure, which fans should have nothing to do with
  
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• Love Island winners Amber and Greg share a kiss at the airport before rushing to greet family

  31-07-2019 17:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Love Island 2019 winners Amber Gill and Greg O'Shea have returned to the UK as a couple after splitting the £50,000 prize in this week's final
  
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• 105-year-old birthday girl reveals unusual secret to live a long and happy life

  31-07-2019 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Doris Wright, who was born in Newcastle and now lives in Whitley Bay, had a special celebration on her big day
  
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• New £39m Newcastle University building is named after Dame Margaret Barbour

  31-07-2019 16:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The famous waxed jacket makers' Barbour Foundation has long been a supporter of the university
  
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• George Clarke's Council House Scandal to shine light on "chronic lack" of affordable homes

  31-07-2019 15:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The presenter, who grew up on a council estate in Washington, says the country desperately needs new council houses to be built in great numbers
  
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• Man appears in court over alleged Groat Market attack

  31-07-2019 15:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Daniel Walmsley, of White Oaks, Leam Lane, Gateshead, had a number of charges put to him on Wednesday, but must answer them at Newcastle Crown Court in August
  
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• Thomas Brand sentencing LIVE: Man who killed friend with one punch jailed for six years

  31-07-2019 14:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Thomas Brand killed Anthony Richardson with a single punch during a row outside The Chesterfield pub in Elswick
  
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• Every update as Thomas Brand sentenced to six years for killing friend with one punch

  31-07-2019 14:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Thomas Brand killed Anthony Richardson with a single punch during a row outside The Chesterfield pub in Elswick
  
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• Remondis fire: Watch huge plumes of smoke fill the sky as blaze breaks out at industrial estate

  31-07-2019 14:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Members of the public have been urged to keep their windows and doors closed due to the huge plume of smoke coming from the blaze
  
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• Shop signs, carpets and a mattress: The disgusting mess left by serial fly-tipper in North Tyneside

  31-07-2019 14:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Steven Roadment dumped waste including shop signs, carpets and a mattress around North Tyneside
  
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• Woman suffers serious head injuries in wagon crash on the A68 at Tow Law

  31-07-2019 12:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The A68 and B6299 have been closed for three hours - causing huge disruption to traffic in the area
  
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• Met Office weather warning: What time torrential downpours are forecast to hit the North East

  31-07-2019 12:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A yellow weather warning has been issued lasting 24 hours across the North of England
  
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• 'He has poisoned Newcastle against Newcastle' - Fan's incredible radio rant about Rafa Benitez

  31-07-2019 12:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Benitez left Newcastle as one of the club's most popular managers but Magpies supporter Matt clearly wasn't a fan
  
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• First Strictly Come Dancing contestants named by Iain Lee in Good Morning Britain blunder

  31-07-2019 12:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Radio presenter Iain Lee seems to have confirmed Sam Allardyce, Jamie Laing and Anneka Rice for the next series of Strictly Come Dancing
  
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• More than 3,000 jobs to be created as £140m business park gets green light

  31-07-2019 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The extension to Aycliffe Business Park will include a pub, restaurant, business and industrial units
  
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• Man who died in tragic South Shields motorbike crash is named

  31-07-2019 11:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Paul Hooks, 54, suffered life threatening injuries after coming off his bike while riding along Jarrow Road on Sunday
  
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• Daniel Walmsley charged in connection with Bigg Market car drama

  31-07-2019 11:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 28-year-old is due to appear in South East Northumberland Magistrates' Court in Bedlington on Wednesday
  
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• Stranded group of five took shelter near St Mary's Lighthouse after getting cut off by the tide

  31-07-2019 09:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The party took shelter close to the entrance to the lighthouse to escape the torrential rain and started a fire to keep warm
  
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• Sunderland has worst city centre railway station in country says new book

  31-07-2019 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Author Neil Sinclair explains how the city's proud railway past has been tarnished by its present
  
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• Longframlington homes appeal dismissed due to a legal technicality

  31-07-2019 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Outline permission was refused by Northumberland county councillors last year
  
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• 'Let me go or I will hurt you' - prolific shoplifter pulled a knife trying to steal frozen prawns

  31-07-2019 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Fish thief Henryk Maziarz attempted to snatch two seafood bags from Wing Hong cash and carry in Newcastle
  
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• Changes to 400-home development in Northumberland will lead to more affordable properties

  31-07-2019 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The development is intended for the former Ellington Colliery site in Northumberland
  
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• Teenager taken to hospital after coming off bike and crashing into railings in Gateshead

  31-07-2019 08:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A teenage boy was treated at the scene after suffering leg and face injuries when he came off his bike in Gateshead
  
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• Sir Bobby Robson is still as loved and respected 10 years after his death, wife and son say

  31-07-2019 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Lady Elsie and Mark Robson spoke about the 'incredible legacy' of the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation as they marked a decade since the former Newcastle United and England manager passed away
  
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• North East news LIVE: Met Office issues yellow weather warning for North East

  31-07-2019 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  ChronicleLive's breaking news service including Wednesday's traffic, travel, weather, sport and more covering Newcastle and the North East
  
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• North East news LIVE: A68 closed at Tow Law; Met Office issues yellow weather warning

  31-07-2019 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  ChronicleLive's breaking news service including Wednesday's traffic, travel, weather, sport and more covering Newcastle and the North East
  
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• It almost closed - now this school is set for this stunning £4.5m facelift

  31-07-2019 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The council stepped in to rescue the school after its academy sponsor withdrew
  
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• Consultations for controversial NHS reforms in Sunderland and South Tyneside delayed

  31-07-2019 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Consultation on the second phase of the controversial Path to Excellence NHS reforms is expected to be delayed following the 'wealth of different perspectives' heard during 'pre-consultation'
  
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• Climate change lessons to be delivered in Newcastle, Northumberland and North Tyneside schools

  31-07-2019 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The North of Tyne Combined Authority is working with the United Nations to bring world-class environmental education to every school in the area
  
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• £37 million project for new schools in Hexham is making progress

  31-07-2019 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The £37 million project for new schools in Hexham will be discussed by councillors next week
  
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• Shocking rise in knife crime in the North East as Government urged to take action

  31-07-2019 01:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Government is focused on fighting inner city drug gangs but that's of limited help to the North East
  
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