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• Jack Charlton to Sean Connery: The celebrities we lost in 2020

  27-12-2020 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We've taken a look back at the tributes to some of the most well-known actors, presenters, sportsmen and personalities who died this year
  
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• Hear recording of Newcastle bells playing carols over half a century ago

  27-12-2020 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  BBC recording from the archives captures the first sound of bells from Newcastle Civic Centre in 1967 - and it is out to inspire new music
  
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• Calls for homelessness to be treated as national crisis after 'shock' figures

  27-12-2020 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Office of National Statistics figures have found deaths of homeless people in England and Wales reached the highest in 2019 since records began in 2013
  
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• Adorable Christmas baby arrived early to be extra-special gift

  27-12-2020 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jade Larmouth, from Seaton Delaval, went into labour on December 23 - but son Oscar appeared determined to be a Christmas baby, refusing to appear until the 25th
  
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• Police investigating after obscene posters erected in Darras Hall

  27-12-2020 18:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Obscene posters advertising a sex shop and sexual services were placed in the window of the former Lowery Restaurant in Darras Hall
  
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• In pictures: Families flock to the coast for post-Christmas exercise

  27-12-2020 18:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Beaches and promenades in Whitley Bay and Tynemouth were filled with walkers, while a few hardy souls even ventured into the sea
  
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• Ant & Dec reveal reason for their "gut-wrenching" SMTV exit

  27-12-2020 17:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ant and Dec revealed why they quit SMTV in 2001 in reunion show The Story of SMTV Live with Cat Deeley
  
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• Schoolgirl, 10, runs 50 miles in December to raise money for charity

  27-12-2020 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Mia Selby has so far raised more than £1,000 for the Great North Air Ambulance Service
  
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• How Dominic Cummings' Barnard Castle trip put the market town on the map

  27-12-2020 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Traders in Barnard Castle say there has been an increase in visitors after the trip hit the headlines
  
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• Great news for North Shields, Chester-le-Street and Fenham home owners

  27-12-2020 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Property website Rightmove has revealed the North East areas where the average asking price for houses has gone up the most
  
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• Bookies raider nailed by Poundland receipt he dropped at the scene

  27-12-2020 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Michael Wright, of South Shields, was masked and armed when he and an accomplice robbed Make That Bet as the manager cashed up
  
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• 10 hilarious lies we have told our children

  27-12-2020 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  What lies have you told your kids or heard from your own parents? Here are some funny fibs heard by youngsters across the land over the years
  
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• The Masked Singer star's identity 'rumbled' by their baby son

  27-12-2020 16:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Masked Singer contestant's identity was guessed by many viewers and her own son who watched at home
  
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• Dancing on Ice start date revealed as show faces 'chaos'

  27-12-2020 15:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dancing on Ice is due to return to screens for a new series on ITV in the new year but things haven't gone to plan
  
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• Residents deliver Christmas dinner and gifts to stranded Turkish lorry drivers

  27-12-2020 14:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The lorry drivers received a full Christmas dinner, pudding and even a present
  
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• Perrie Edwards breaks silence to give glimpse inside stunning home

  27-12-2020 14:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Little Mix star Perrie Edwards gave her many Instagram followers a look inside the home she shares with Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain
  
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• Man taken to hospital with 'several injuries' after Jesmond Dene fall

  27-12-2020 13:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The person was taken to hospital after four hazardous response teams.
  
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• Little Mix 'upset' fans by posting first official photo minus Jesy

  27-12-2020 13:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Little Mix wished their fans a Merry Christmas by way of a photo of Jade, Perrie and Leigh-Anne following Jesy's departure
  
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• Fans divided as Little Mix post 'heartbreaking' photo without Jesy

  27-12-2020 13:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Little Mix wished their fans a Merry Christmas by way of a photo of Jade, Perrie and Leigh-Anne following Jesy's departure
  
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• Fascinating artwork on bus stops around County Durham - a photo essay

  27-12-2020 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Art Stops project is delivering works of art directly to an audience on the street rather than in an art gallery
  
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• 'Faith in humanity restored' as £25,000 raised for grandad targeted by thieves

  27-12-2020 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  So far more than £25,000 has been raised for Ted Green after a cruel burglary left him shaken
  
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• Brave woman's story offers hope to other abuse victims this Christmas

  27-12-2020 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A domestic abuser survivor who left after years of being trapped in a controlling relationship has encouraged others to seek help
  
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• Charlotte Crosby has her own bar installed as mansion transformed

  27-12-2020 12:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Charlotte Crosby toasted Christmas while sipping on tipples from her very own bar at her plush Houghton home
  
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• Masked Singer viewers 'know' identity of ALL the acts already

  27-12-2020 12:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Masked Singer returned on Saturday night and viewers at home reckon they've guessed all of the acts already
  
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• Masked Singer fans 'know' identities of ALL the acts already

  27-12-2020 12:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Masked Singer returned on Saturday night and viewers at home reckon they've guessed all of the acts already
  
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• Hundreds of people are being treated in North East hospitals for coronavirus

  27-12-2020 11:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Healthcare bosses are concerned about the recent rise in Covid cases in their hospitals
  
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• Education secretary fears schools could be in lockdown in January

  27-12-2020 11:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gavin Williamson has reportedly told allies that the fears an enormous battle to get pupils back into classrooms in the New Year as the prospect of a further lockdown emerges
  
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• Jonathan Ross convinced Vera star Brenda is on Masked Singer

  27-12-2020 10:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Masked Singer star Jonathan Ross was adamant that Vera's leading lady Brenda Blethyn was in disguise
  
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• 'Unbearable' stinky side-effect plagues long Covid sufferers

  27-12-2020 09:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A leading UK ear, nose and throat surgeon has identified the unpleasant feature
  
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• How a £25m boost from the Government will be used to transform Sunderland

  27-12-2020 09:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sunderland City Council leader has said 'there is real cause for optimism' following the £25m announcement
  
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• Ronnie Campbell: 'I look at politics and I think, what is happening?"

  27-12-2020 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The former Blyth Valley MP reflects on retirement after 32 years representing his home town, and his thoughts on everything from 'corruption' to 'cancel culture'
  
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• Mum who lost son to cancer weeks before Christmas opens up at grief

  27-12-2020 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jane Nattrass, 57, wants to reach out to other grieving families across the region who are facing difficult times during the pandemic
  
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• Mum opens up on agony of watching her babies fight for their lives

  27-12-2020 07:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Carley Yoxall saw her two children fight for their lives and is now helping other families going through similar situations
  
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• Early details revealed of £31m scheme to 'revitalise' Blyth

  27-12-2020 07:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumberland County Councillors and Blyth's mayor have welcomed the government's confirmation of a successful funding bid
  
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• Burglar raided friend's home disguised in forensic suit in row over £5 debt

  27-12-2020 07:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  John Walton has now been jailed for strange revenge break-in and a violent attack on another foe
  
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