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• Newcastle man given life for terror offences could have minimum term increased

  16-12-2020 20:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Fatah Abdullah, of the Arthur's Hill area, was given a life sentence after encouraging a terror cell in Germany to commit mass murder with a car, bomb and meat cleaver
  
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• First South Tyneside residents receive Covid-19 vaccine as GPs begin rollout

  16-12-2020 20:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Joan Myers, 81, was among the first patients to be given the Pfizer vaccine across South Tyneside on Wednesday
  
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• Lotto results: Winning Lottery numbers for Wednesday December 16

  16-12-2020 19:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The National Lottery draw and Thunderball numbers for Wednesday December 16 - live breaking updates and results below
  
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• 'Predatory' peeping Tom who secretly filmed thousands of schoolgirls is jailed

  16-12-2020 19:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Former I.T. professional David Masters, of Sunderland, filmed schoolgirls from his home and also downloaded thousands of child abuse images online
  
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• 'What a gift' - Cafe helping people fight addiction is saved from closure

  16-12-2020 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle's recovery cafe, George Street Social, and The Road to Recovery Trust who run it were 'weeks away' from closure when the National Lottery Community Fund served them a lifeline cash boost
  
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• North Shields long Covid sufferer's worry that vaccine will be 'mismanaged'

  16-12-2020 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Roweena Russell has waited two months for an appointment at a Covid clinic without any further contact and now has no hope in the Government's strategy
  
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• North East commuters to be hit by inflation busting 2.6% rail fare rise

  16-12-2020 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Rail users in this region face paying over £100 a year more for train travel after the shock Government announcement
  
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• Bosses refused to put HMP Frankland on 'lockdown' despite rising Covid-19 cases

  16-12-2020 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The prison remained in Stage 4 but additional restrictions included a reduction in exercise and compulsory mask-wearing
  
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• Darlington queen Cherry Valentine in cast for Ru Paul Drag Race UK

  16-12-2020 18:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Darlington drag queen Cherry Valentine is in the cast for series 2 of hit BBC show Ru Paul's Drag Race UK
  
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• Darlington queen Cherry Valentine in cast for Drag Race UK

  16-12-2020 18:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Darlington drag queen Cherry Valentine is in the cast for series 2 of hit BBC show Ru Paul's Drag Race UK
  
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• Boris throws Christmas Covid plans into chaos but rules won't change

  16-12-2020 17:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Laws loosening Covid restrictions over Christmas will go ahead - but the guidance says something else
  
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• Strictly's Motsi slams trolls for 'barrage of hate' over result

  16-12-2020 17:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Strictly Come Dancing judge Motsi Mabuse has slammed trolls who sent abuse to her co-star Shirley Ballas
  
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• Why George Clarke's favourite amazing space is this North Shields homeless hub

  16-12-2020 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The popular broadcaster said the charity which runs it is one of the most 'feel good' things he has been involved in
  
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• Struggling families to get support from North Tyneside Council this Christmas

  16-12-2020 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Families who are in receipt of free school meals will be issued with a £60 voucher per child
  
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• Council leader urges Brexit deal 'no matter how flimsy'

  16-12-2020 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle City Council leader Nick Forbes has warned that a no-deal outcome would cause a “serious economic shock”, on top of the damage caused by Covid-19
  
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• Brickworks fears 'devastating blow' if coal mine plans axed

  16-12-2020 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle City Council’s planning committee will meet on Friday morning to decide whether or not the hugely controversial plans for a surface mine in the outer west of the city can go ahead
  
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• Emotional Andrea McLean in tears as she quits Loose Women

  16-12-2020 16:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Loose Women host Andrea McLean bid a tearful farewell to the show on Wednesday as her colleagues surprised her
  
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• MP still in the dark as North East braces itself for tier decision

  16-12-2020 15:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ian Mearns, MP for Gateshead, said he hasn't heard anything more on the tiers since last week
  
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• The nation's favourite Christmas films revealed in this week's UK film chart

  16-12-2020 15:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  This week's Top 10 is filled with some festive favourites
  
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• KFC lovers 'put off for life' as gravy secrets exposed on TV

  16-12-2020 15:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Inside KFC at Christmas featured a staff member revealing how the chicken chain's famous gravy was made
  
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• Driver jailed for killing man by ramming him after he stole motorbike

  16-12-2020 15:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Mihai Dinisoae, of Fenham, was angry and aggrieved when he chased down Joshua Molloy and Mikey Dunwiddie and knocked them off his own motorbike
  
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• 'Awesome' cargo plane shaped like a flying whale spotted over Newcastle

  16-12-2020 14:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The disinctive aircraft was in the region for training purposes on Wednesday morning and was seen flying above Northumberland and Tyneside
  
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• Haul of weapons and drugs recovered from homes of Newcastle crime family

  16-12-2020 14:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The investigation was part of Operation Venetic, the biggest nationally-coordinated crackdown on serious and organised crime the country has ever seen
  
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• Peterlee's new KFC thrust into TV spotlight by new Channel 4 show

  16-12-2020 13:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  New Channel 4 documentary Inside KFC at Christmas featured the opening of the chain's new restaurant in Peterlee
  
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• Christmas lockdown relaxation will go ahead, says Boris Johnson

  16-12-2020 13:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  There will be no u-turn over plans to let families meet over Christmas, Prime Minister tells the Commons
  
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• Sister of lifelong NUFC fan Martin Lorimer pays tribute to 'kind and gentle' man

  16-12-2020 13:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ardent Toon fan Martin Lorimer’s plight touched thousands of people after he posted a heartbreaking tweet on Monday, December 7
  
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• When will the North East find out which tier we are in?

  16-12-2020 13:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Government is today reviewing the tier system of coronavirus restrictions in England, with all parts of the North East currently sitting in the ‘Very High’ Tier 3 alert category
  
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• Taxi driver followed passenger and attacked him with wheel brace after fare row

  16-12-2020 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Touseef Ahmed, of Fenham, attacked Jamie Brown after they argued over the cost of journey from Newcastle to Sunderland
  
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• Dramatic footage of danger driver being arrested after police chase

  16-12-2020 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Christopher Storey, of Forest Hall, has been jailed for dangerous driving after he reached speeds of up to 80mph on residential streets in North Tyneside
  
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• This Morning's Eamonn Holmes left 'unable to see' hours before show

  16-12-2020 12:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  This Morning host Eamonn got help from Doctor Hilary after his eye swelled up and he was unable to see
  
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• Strictly's Craig blasted by Piers and Susanna for "trashing" Ranvir

  16-12-2020 12:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Strictly judge Craig Revel-Horwood appeared on GMB but left Piers and Susanna fuming with his choice of words
  
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• Investigation launched after blood-soaked blanket dumped in suitcase

  16-12-2020 12:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police were called to the Wallsend store shortly after 10am on Tuesday
  
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• Man wanted for smuggling phones into prisons could be in Newcastle

  16-12-2020 11:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Nicholas Camilleri, 37, is wanted in connection with smuggling mobile phones into HMP Ford in 2017
  
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• Have you got an adorable child that you think could win the prestigious title?

  16-12-2020 11:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The search is on for the bonniest babies and sweetest toddlers in the North East.
  
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• Piers and Susanna announce sudden Good Morning Britain break

  16-12-2020 11:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Good Morning Britain hosts Piers Morgan and Susanna Reid have revealed they are taking a break from the show
  
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• Teenager Kieron Finlinson dies day after crash in Cramlington

  16-12-2020 10:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Trained family liaison officers are supporting his family following the 18-year-old's death on Monday
  
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• Police searching for missing hiker Esther Dingley to hold summit

  16-12-2020 10:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Esther, 37, was last heard from on November 22 while on a solo hike in the Pyrenees
  
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• GMB's Dr Hilary forced to apologise over failure to wear face mask

  16-12-2020 10:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Good Morning Britain health expert Dr Hilary has apologised after photos of him not wearing a mask surfaced
  
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• Experts reveal what you can and can't do to keep your 'Christmas bubble' safe

  16-12-2020 10:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Families are still expected to be allowed to meet up over the festive period - but rising Covid-19 rates have raised fears it may not be a very jolly Christmas for many Brits
  
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• Towns rather than big cities could lead England's economic recovery after Covid

  16-12-2020 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Research into attitudes in North East towns uncovered divisions
  
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• Centre for Life becomes latest site to start administering Covid-19 vaccinations

  16-12-2020 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It is understood that the city centre science hub is now being used to give the vaccine to care home workers
  
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• The new 'breathing space' rules in 2021 to help people struggling with bills

  16-12-2020 08:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  A new 60-day breathing space scheme will suspend payments for those trapped in problem debt - including council tax, gas, electricity, rent, credit cards and other outgoings
  
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• Six ways to save Christmas amid fears break could lead to a deadly third wave

  16-12-2020 08:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  PM Boris Johnson is expected to urge people to 'stay local' over Xmas - but not tighten up the rules, despite pressure
  
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• Tiers announcement LIVE: North East to learn whether it will stay in Tier 3

  16-12-2020 07:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle, Gateshead, North Tyneside, South Tyneside, Sunderland, Durham and Northumberland are in Tier 3 but a Government review is taking place
  
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• Tiers announcement LIVE: North East to learn fate with Christmas rules to remain

  16-12-2020 07:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle, Gateshead, North Tyneside, South Tyneside, Sunderland, Durham and Northumberland are in Tier 3 but a Government review is taking place
  
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• Swing Bridge openings 'greatly reduced' as iconic crossing hit with issues

  16-12-2020 07:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Councillors were told that the famous bridge had experienced problems in the last 18 months or so
  
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• Live updates as coronavirus tier changes are announced

  16-12-2020 07:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle, Gateshead, North Tyneside, South Tyneside, Sunderland, Durham and Northumberland are in Tier 3 but could that change?
  
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• Dean Wright's family speak of agony of spending Christmas without their only son

  16-12-2020 07:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Popular Dean Wright died while on holiday in the Mexican resort of Cancun
  
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• Clinical trials for a fifth Covid-19 vaccine have started in Newcastle

  16-12-2020 01:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Speciality vaccine company Valneva’s candidate will initially be tested on 150 volunteers at four National Institute for Health Research testing sites
  
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