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• Two men and two women charged with the murder of County Durham man John Littlewood

  25-09-2019 22:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Two have also been charged with witness intimidation and all will appear in court on Thursday morning
  
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• Council snubs vaping advert on taxis in Newcastle - despite having them elsewhere

  25-09-2019 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle City Council shunned the deal at an early stage on health grounds - but critics say it is sending a 'mixed message'
  
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• Kenton hit-and-run: Updates as manhunt under way with 10-year-old girl in hospital

  25-09-2019 21:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  An investigation is under way following the incident on Wednesday evening
  
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• Kenton hit-and-run: Updates as manhunt under way with 10-year-old girl in critical condition

  25-09-2019 21:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  An investigation is under way following the incident on Wednesday evening
  
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• Kenton hit-and-run investigation: Updates after young girl is taken to the RVI

  25-09-2019 21:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  An investigation is under way following the incident on Wednesday evening
  
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• MPs refuse Boris Johnson's bizarre plea to call vote of no-confidence in his government

  25-09-2019 21:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Prime Minister asks opposition parties what they are scared off, as he offers them chance to hold a vote of no confidence in his government
  
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• Lotto results LIVE: Winning numbers for Wednesday September 25 National Lottery and Thunderball

  25-09-2019 21:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The winning National Lottery numbers and Thunderball for Wednesday September 25 - live breaking updates and results below
  
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• Boris Johnson dares MPs to hold vote of no confidence in his government

  25-09-2019 20:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jeremy Corbyn blasted Boris Johnson as a Prime Minister 'who thinks he is above the law' and 'not fit for office'
  
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• Extinction Rebellion protesters stage 'die-in' at universities to highlight climate crisis

  25-09-2019 19:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Extinction Rebellion campaigners held protests at Newcastle and Northumbria Universities
  
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• Tributes paid to 'beautiful soul' Beth McKenna after young mum-of-two's tragic sudden death

  25-09-2019 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A fundraising page has been set up after Northumbria Police confirmed popular Beth's passing
  
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• Brute forced his way into woman's home and raped her after being bailed for earlier sex attacks

  25-09-2019 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Hilario Mendonca, of Byker, was convicted of multiple rapes and has been branded dangerous and jailed for 20 years
  
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• Baja Beach Club set to be transformed into swanky new offices

  25-09-2019 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Councillors approved plans to bring the iconic nightspot back into use
  
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• Attorney General Geoffrey Cox defends his advice that suspending Parliament was legal

  25-09-2019 18:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Attorney General refused to apologise when challenged by Newcastle North MP Catherine McKinnell
  
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• Swan Hunter site put up for sale in bid to bring new jobs to the Tyne

  25-09-2019 18:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  North Tyneside Council is advertising the site for sale but wants bidders to demonstrate the economic benefits they will bring
  
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• Sainsbury's reveals details of Argos store and supermarket closure plan

  25-09-2019 18:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sainsbury's said around 70 Argos shops will close and around 80 will open with its supermarkets
  
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• Police arrest eight people in connection with drug supply in dawn raids

  25-09-2019 17:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Drugs, paraphernalia, cash and a shotgun were seized during the raids across North Shields and Blyth on Wednesday morning
  
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• Coach Trip launch new travel show Cruise Trip and want Geordie contestants

  25-09-2019 17:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The makers of Coach Trip are about to launch new show Cruise Trip and are after contestants to appear
  
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• The inspiring Blaydon headteacher who is leading the fight for fairer school funding

  25-09-2019 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Andy Ramanandi has been nominated for a Chronicle Champion Award for his efforts in campaigning for further education funding
  
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• ATOL refunds for Thomas Cook passengers - how long does it take to get your money back?

  25-09-2019 16:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Tourists who've bought ATOL-protected package holidays and flights from the collapsed tour operator can claim refunds, but exactly when will you get your cash back?
  
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• First picture of powerful dogs that killed Elayne Stanley in Widnes attack

  25-09-2019 16:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Elayne Stanley was at her home on Graham Road with the two dogs when she was attacked
  
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• Former leisure site on Gateshead Quayside to undergo transformation with council approval - Bdaily

  25-09-2019 16:01 via bdaily.co.uk
  Former leisure site on Gateshead Quayside to undergo transformation with council approval  Bdaily
  
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• Pro-HS2 campaigners insist new rail line will benefit the North East with additional services to Coventry and Birmingham

  25-09-2019 16:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  With the future of HS2 in doubt, supporters are attempting to win support for the line in the north
  
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• 205-home plan put on hold as Chopwell residents fear eight years of nightmare disruption

  25-09-2019 15:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Councillors were told on Wednesday morning that the new development could pose serious road safety issues and disturb elderly residents living nearby
  
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• How rape victim helped police catch gang who abused her as a child, without even knowing all their names

  25-09-2019 15:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Colin Ankers, Philip Taylor, Paul Cavner and Darren Smith subjected the young girl to a horrific campaign of rapes and stole her childhood, a court heard
  
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• Photographs by Tom Lowe and Angi Wallace

  25-09-2019 14:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Photographs by Tom Lowe and Angi Wallace, some of which have been shortlisted in the Photobox instagram photo of the year competition
  
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• Yes, MPs are trying to block Brexit - but they're only doing their job

  25-09-2019 14:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Brexit is in trouble because we don't do democracy by referendum in this country - we have Parliamentary democracy instead
  
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• North Tyneside theatre company to share the untold stories of female armed forces veterans

  25-09-2019 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The untold stories of female veterans will soon take centre stage in an emotive performance by Workie Ticket Theatre Company about the 'forgotten' heroes
  
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• Fears grow for missing 15-year-old girl Kacey Laws who was last seen five days ago

  25-09-2019 13:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Kacey Laws failed to turn up at a pre-arranged meeting point on Friday and has not been seen again since
  
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• Love Island's Amber has surprising message for villa love rat Michael

  25-09-2019 13:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Amber Gill of course won Love Island with Greg but has a message for Michael, who broke her heart in the villa
  
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• Body found in the search for missing man Dean Langley in County Durham

  25-09-2019 12:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dean's body has been found in County Durham after he was reported missing by his family on Tuesday night
  
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• Northumberland adult social care complaints upheld, report reveals

  25-09-2019 12:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Local Government & Social Care Ombudsman's latest annual review of adult social care complaints has been published
  
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• Meet the adorable latest recruits at Northumbria Police - eight-week-old Springer Spaniels

  25-09-2019 12:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The eight-week-old pups will begin training in the coming weeks to become sniffer dogs in the North East
  
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• Boots £5 delivery charge for prescriptions labelled 'a farce' by Newcastle pensioner

  25-09-2019 12:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Pat Mark, 79, of West Denton in Newcastle, said she won't be paying the Boots charge out of principle
  
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• More plans lodged for new homes in Medburn near Ponteland

  25-09-2019 12:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The hamlet near Ponteland has seen large numbers of homes built and approved in recent years
  
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• Widdrington Station housing development unlikely to be approved over countryside fears

  25-09-2019 12:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A homes development on the edge of the village is recommended for refusal when it goes before councillors
  
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• Plans for nine new homes near Morpeth lodged with Northumberland County Council

  25-09-2019 12:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The application seeks to 'breathe new life into a cluster of disused farm buildings'
  
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• School run dad was warned 'I will stab you' by knife-wielding teen who was blocking road

  25-09-2019 12:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Stephen Hunter, of South Shields, kicked and threatened to stab a dad who had just picked his son up from school
  
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• 'Unanswered questions' remain following death of Newcastle baby Charlie Douthwaite

  25-09-2019 12:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Charlie Douthwaite's story was shared all over the world in 2017 when he was the smallest baby in the EU who needed a donor organ
  
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• The 'other-worldy' moment archaeologist excavated grave of Anglo-Saxon warrior near Bamburgh

  25-09-2019 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  New book reveals spooky moment high-status Anglo-Saxon warrior was excavated near Bamburgh, and explores what kind of life he would have led
  
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• Dancing on Ice confirm Kevin Kilbane as ex-Sunderland player gets his skates on for new series

  25-09-2019 11:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The lineup for the next series of Dancing on Ice is growing thanks to the addition of the ex-Sunderland player
  
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• Action needed on 'left behind' towns, says senior Bank of England figure

  25-09-2019 11:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Bank chief economist Andy Haldane used speech in Newcastle to outline problems in many UK towns
  
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• Missing toddler Katrice Lee: Police make Swindon arrest over girl who vanished on second birthday

  25-09-2019 09:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Katrice Lee, from Hartlepool, went missing in 1981 from the German army barracks her dad was based at and now an arrest has been made in Swindon
  
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• 70 Argos and 55 Sainsbury's stores to close in major overhaul

  25-09-2019 09:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sainsbury's Plc is embarking on a major overhaul of its real estate portfolio, with chief executive Mike Coupe announcing a five-year plan
  
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• See damage caused by drink and drug driver who stole his girlfriend's car and crashed into Seghill care home

  25-09-2019 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jack Reynard, of Seghill, took his girlfriend's Nissan Qashqai without consent when over the drink and drug driving limit and crashed it
  
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• Rodrigo y Gabriella at Sage Gateshead - National Rock Review

  25-09-2019 09:00 via nationalrockreview.com
  Rodrigo y Gabriella at Sage Gateshead  National Rock Review
  
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• Councillor's plea over parking problem at South Tyneside Crematorium

  25-09-2019 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  During busy services at South Tyneside Crematorium, parking issues have caused problems for residents
  
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• Axe throwing centre in Newton Aycliffe gets the green light

  25-09-2019 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  In recent years, axe throwing centres have gained popularity with sites springing up in Durham, as well as Sheffield, Newcastle and York
  
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• Drunk Northumbria Police officer in hot water after throwing punches at hotel manager

  25-09-2019 08:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The sergeant also 'kicked out' at a community support officer - but he can keep working
  
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• Concern grows for missing 26-year-old Sunderland man Dean Langley

  25-09-2019 08:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dean Langley is understood to be in the areas of Houghton-le-Spring, Bournmoor, West Rainton or Chilton Moor
  
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• North East news LIVE: Delays as Coast Road partially blocked after multi-vehicle crash

  25-09-2019 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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