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• Father and son jailed after helping smuggle five million cigarettes into the UK

  13-11-2020 22:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The pair headed up an 11-man crime gang which helped flood the streets with tobacco which robbed the taxpayer
  
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• Tributes to business 'giant' John Hays after Hays Travel founder's shock death

  13-11-2020 21:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Business leaders, celebs and footballers have remembered a man who leaves behind an incredible legacy in the North East
  
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• Masters of movement - A photo essay of parkour in the North East

  13-11-2020 21:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Parkour is about efficient movement and is closely linked with free-running, the creative expression of movement
  
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• The businesses and shops still open in the Tyne Valley during second lockdown

  13-11-2020 21:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  From Wylam to Haltwhistle more than 50 shops and retailers are still open for business
  
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• County Durham MPs react to the resignation of Dominic Cummings

  13-11-2020 21:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dominic Cummings was born and bought up in Durham and become Boris Johnson's right-hand man
  
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• Save Our Scene campaign launched to support North East nightlife

  13-11-2020 21:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The region's pubs, restaurants and clubs attract thousands of visitors to the region, but many businesses in the hospitality and cultural sectors have been crippled by national lockdowns and local restrictions
  
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• County Durham couple banned from keeping animals for life

  13-11-2020 20:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  An RSPCA inspector said: "I could feel insects on me throughout the time I was in the property"
  
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• EuroMillions results: Winning lottery numbers for Friday November 13

  13-11-2020 20:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The winning EuroMillions and National Lottery Thunderball numbers for Friday November 13 - live breaking updates below
  
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• EuroMillions results: Updates on lottery numbers for Friday November 13

  13-11-2020 20:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The winning EuroMillions and National Lottery Thunderball numbers for Friday November 13 - live breaking updates below
  
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• Rapid care home Covid tests to reunite North East families

  13-11-2020 20:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The region’s councils are planning to send thousands of rapid tests to care homes, so that visitors can be checked for the virus and safely allowed to see their relatives
  
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• 'Covid-19 vaccine won't solve everything' health chief warns

  13-11-2020 20:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The development of a coronavirus vaccine is an 'amazing achievement' but it won't get life back to normal just yet, one health expert says
  
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• Gateshead Council Greenlights New ASM Operated Arena - CelebrityAccess ENCORE

  13-11-2020 19:54 via celebrityaccess.com
  Gateshead Council Greenlights New ASM Operated Arena  CelebrityAccess ENCORE
  
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• Dominic Cummings 'gone for good' as he leaves Downing Street clutching a box

  13-11-2020 19:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The PM's top aid is said to have left the position amid reports of factional warfare in Downing Street.
  
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• Mum suffered 'napalm-like' burns to face in Ladies Day piping hot pie attack

  13-11-2020 19:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Rachel Turner, of Fenham, pushed a hot chicken and mushroom pie into Daniella Richards' face, leaving her with painful burns
  
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• City centre group NE1 backs Save Our Scene nightlife campaign

  13-11-2020 19:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Chronicle and Journal campaign aims to protect the region's key pubs, restaurants and cultural venues during the coronavirus lockdowns
  
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• Dunston Staiths – Gateshead, England - Atlas Obscura

  13-11-2020 19:01 via atlasobscura.com
  
  Dunston Staiths – Gateshead, England  Atlas Obscura
  
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• The Gateshead park which had its own unique attraction - an aeroplane

  13-11-2020 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Saltwell Airways, a former BAE passenger plane, was a popular playtime attraction at Gateshead's Saltwell Park between 1982 and 1993
  
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• The Gateshead park which had its own aeroplane in the play area - Chronicle Live

  13-11-2020 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Gateshead park which had its own aeroplane in the play area  Chronicle Live
  
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• Man in court accused of street dealing heroin in Newcastle's West End

  13-11-2020 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Christian Bell, from South Shields, is alleged to been caught in possession of the class A drug and crack cocaine with intent to supply to others
  
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• Food charity makes urgent appeal for volunteers to help feed vulnerable people

  13-11-2020 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  FoodCycle says its volunteer numbers have dropped during the coronavirus pandemic and helpers are now needed in areas of Newcastle and Gateshead
  
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• Helicopter searches for Tesco theft suspects who made off in car

  13-11-2020 18:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The police were supported by the National Police Air Service after a reported theft from Tesco in Hexham
  
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• Family dog killed in Sunderland collision as police appeal for information

  13-11-2020 18:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The dog sadly died from its injuries, leaving the family devastated
  
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• Serial offender who tried to raid Blyth homes during late night spree is jailed

  13-11-2020 18:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Drink and drug-fuelled Jeffrey Stoker has been put behind bars after being described as an "appalling" offender by a judge
  
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• I'm A Celebrity 2020 officially underway in Wales as filming begins

  13-11-2020 18:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Filming on I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here has officially begun with a helicopter spotted near its new home of Gwrych Castle
  
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• Filming on I'm A Celebrity 2020 has officially begun in Wales

  13-11-2020 18:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Filming on I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here has officially begun with a helicopter spotted near its new home of Gwrych Castle
  
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• Coronavirus-hit school sends two year groups home due to staff shortages

  13-11-2020 18:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Seaham High School has had a string of cases and has now had to send two year groups home
  
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• Police seize crossbow and air rifles from home in Gateshead weapons haul - ChronicleLive

  13-11-2020 17:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police seize crossbow and air rifles from home in Gateshead weapons haul  ChronicleLive
  
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• Police seize crossbow and air rifles from home in Gateshead

  13-11-2020 17:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police officers uncovered a haul of weapons including air weapons, machetes and batons
  
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• £250m 'Ouseburn of the west' could be approved next week

  13-11-2020 17:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The massive 'Quayside West' development would see the old Elswick leadworks site transformed with new housing blocks, a hotel, and shops after laying vacant for 20 years
  
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• John Hays: Tributes to Hays Travel founder who has died 'doing the job he loved'

  13-11-2020 17:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Tributes are flooding in for the founder and managing director of Hays Travel who has died after collapsing at the Sunderland head office
  
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• John Hays: Tributes to Hays Travel founder flood in

  13-11-2020 17:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Tributes are flooding in for the founder and managing director of Hays Travel who has died after collapsing at the Sunderland head office
  
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• School year group to stay home due to 'significant' number of staff isolating

  13-11-2020 17:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  All Year 9 pupils at Consett Academy are to stay home next week
  
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• Emotional moment 92-year-old sees son for first time in months in care home pod

  13-11-2020 17:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Freda Maddison was able to see her son Stephen thanks to a special visiting 'pod' created at Eothen Homes, in Wallsend, which aims to keep residents and visitors safe
  
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• Parents 'can''t stop crying' at McDonald's emotional Christmas advert

  13-11-2020 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Famous fast food restaurant McDonald's have premiered their Christmas advert for 2020 with Becky Hill providing the soundtrack
  
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• 'Stolen caravan', two shotguns and a cannabis farm seized in County Durham raid

  13-11-2020 16:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Darlington Police officers uncovered the items during a raid of a farm on Wednesday where one man was arrested
  
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• Hays Travel founder John Hays dies after collapsing at Sunderland head office

  13-11-2020 16:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Tributes have been paid to the founder and managing director of Hays Travel who has died "doing the job he loved"
  
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• I'm A Celebrity hit by severe 'weather warning' days before launch

  13-11-2020 16:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The new series of I'm A Celebrity could be set for a very wet and windy start judging by the weather forecast
  
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• Police searching for driver after car is pulled from the River Wear

  13-11-2020 16:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Officers say they do not believe anyone has been injured but an investigation is under way to determine how the car ended up in the water
  
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• Stricty bosses CONFIRM Mostsi replacement and fans are overjoyed

  13-11-2020 15:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Strictly Come Dancing bosses have revealed that Motsi Mabuse will be replaced on the judging panel
  
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• Odds slashed on ex Sunderland uni student winning I'm A Celebrity

  13-11-2020 15:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Radio 1 DJ and former University of Sunderland student Jordan North is now a hot tip to win I'm A Celebrity
  
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• Drivers warned of diversions ahead of A19 closures in Sunderland

  13-11-2020 14:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The exit to the A690 will be closed for roadworks over the weekend
  
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• Driver accused of ramming stolen motorbike found not guilty of murder

  13-11-2020 14:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Mihai Dinisoae, of Fenham, has been cleared of murdering Joshua Molloy and causing GBH with intent to Mikey Dunwiddie
  
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• Why Brenda Blethyn sent apology to This Morning's Ruth and Eamonn

  13-11-2020 14:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  This Morning presenters Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes revealed Vera star Brenda sent them an apology
  
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• Martin Lewis issues warning over social media and WhatsApp scam post

  13-11-2020 14:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Money Saving Expert said there is a worrying scam post doing the rounds
  
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• Children in Need to be shorter this year as show turns 40

  13-11-2020 14:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Children in Need will air on BBC1 on Friday night but the broadcast will be shorter than normal this year
  
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• Inside I'm A Celebrity's new 'Game of Thrones' castle in Wales

  13-11-2020 13:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  I'm A Celebrity 2020 will be based at Gwrych Castle in Wales with stars like Vernon Kay and Mo Farah taking part
  
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• Northumbria Police reveals how many officers have tested positive for Covid-19

  13-11-2020 13:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Figures provided after a Freedom of Information request showed that more than 800 police officers across the UK have taken Covid-19 sick leave since the pandemic began
  
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• Four mild symptoms of coronavirus that should not be ignored

  13-11-2020 13:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The NHS has only listed a high temperature, persistent cough and a loss of taste or smell as symptoms of Covid-19 but there are lesser-known signs to be aware of
  
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• Thousands of homes could flood without warning, Environment Agency warns

  13-11-2020 13:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Environment Agency is encouraging people at risk of flooding across the North East to sign up for its automatic alerts
  
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• Gateshead drink-driver downed two bottles of wine while parked in van - Chronicle Live

  13-11-2020 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gateshead drink-driver downed two bottles of wine while parked in van  Chronicle Live
  
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