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• Police praise abuse victims for their bravery after paedophile is found guilty

  02-02-2021 22:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Because of a number of issues with Colin Proctor's health, the victims had to endure four trials
  
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• Snow warning for the North East extended by the Met Office

  02-02-2021 21:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Spells of heavy snow are expected to fall in Northumberland and County Durham throughout Thursday
  
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• County Durham is hit by snow as temperatures drop on a wintry North East day

  02-02-2021 21:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Met Office amber weather warning for heavy snow on high ground has been extended for an extra day
  
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• Leave your messages of condolence for Captain Tom Moore

  02-02-2021 20:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sir Tom died in Bedford Hospital on Tuesday morning aged 100 after testing positive for coronavirus
  
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• Ant and Dec and Denise Welch lead North East tributes to Captain Tom

  02-02-2021 20:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  "Captain Sir Tom Moore. What a hero. You were a shining beacon of hope and an inspiration to us all when we needed it most."
  
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• The North East fundraisers inspired by Captain Sir Tom Moore

  02-02-2021 20:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Not only did the veteran raise millions for health heroes during the pandemic - he inspired others to follow in his footsteps
  
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• EuroMillions results: Winning National Lottery numbers for Tuesday February 2

  02-02-2021 20:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The winning EuroMillions and National Lottery Thunderball numbers for Tuesday February 2 - live breaking updates below
  
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• EuroMillions results: Updates on National Lottery numbers for Tuesday February 2

  02-02-2021 20:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The winning EuroMillions and National Lottery Thunderball numbers for Tuesday February 2 - live breaking updates below
  
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• Newcastle man died on third anniversary of his dad's death in alleged murder

  02-02-2021 20:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Lee Wall is standing trial accused of murdering Daryl Fowler in Gateshead after a row between them and their partners
  
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• Sunderland Nissan worker dies after testing positive for Covid-19

  02-02-2021 19:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The employee passed away last week after contracting the virus, a spokesperson said
  
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• Snowy scenes as parts of Northumberland covered in blanket of snow

  02-02-2021 19:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Twenty wintry pictures of the heavy snowfall on higher ground
  
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• Devolution split between north and south of Tyne is 'a joke'

  02-02-2021 19:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Lord Heseltine, who led the creation of directly elected mayors, says it's a mistake to have two combined authorities for the North East
  
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• Gateshead Covid testing lab ready 'in very near future' - BBC News

  02-02-2021 19:03
  
  Gateshead Covid testing lab ready 'in very near future'  BBC News
  
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• North East Lighthouse Laboratory opening 'very near'

  02-02-2021 19:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The hub at Gateshead's Baltic Park will be able to process up to 80,000 Covid tests a day, but one councillor said she feared it "will open just after the pandemic ends at this rate"
  
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• County Durham and 10 historic images that provide a rare insight

  02-02-2021 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Our striking photographs are just a selection from many dozens that appear in a new book, County Durham: A Rare Insight, by Araf Chohan
  
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• Plea to put North East officials in charge of local test and trace

  02-02-2021 18:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle MP Chi Onwurah tells Matt Hancock the region's success in distributing vaccines shows local officials are best at fighting the virus
  
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• EU citizens warned they could lose homes without settled status

  02-02-2021 18:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  There is now less than six months for people to apply to the post-Brexit EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS), which can protect people’s rights to live and work in the UK
  
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• Drugs packaged in sweet wrappers seized in Bedlington and North Shields

  02-02-2021 18:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Two people have been arrested after a hidden haul of 'psychoactive substances' were found in two separate incidents
  
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• Tributes to Captain Sir Tom Moore who has died at the age of 100

  02-02-2021 17:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Captain Sir Tom Moore's family announced today that he has passed away after testing positive for coronavirus
  
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• Captain Sir Tom Moore dies aged 100 after testing positive for Covid-19

  02-02-2021 17:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Captain Tom Moore captured the hearts of the nation with his incredible NHS fundraising during the coronavirus pandemic
  
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• Passionate People, Passionate Places: LJ Ross on her return to Northumberland

  02-02-2021 17:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  In the latest of our series of pieces for our Passionate People, Passionate Places series, crime writer LJ Ross outlines how returning to Northumberland has inspired her DCI Ryan series of books
  
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• Tyneside MP welcomes proposal to scrap regional tier system

  02-02-2021 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Prime Minister said he was considering 'going down the tiers in a national way' rather than returning to a regional system
  
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• The Auf Wiedersehen, Pet co-stars: Ally Fraser and Vicky, to Dagmar and Arthur

  02-02-2021 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We're all familiar with the main stars and characters of Auf Wiedershen, Pet - but here we recall some of the co-stars who also made a memorable contribution to the classic TV series
  
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• Council tax rises step closer as North Tyneside's draft budget given go-ahead

  02-02-2021 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Council tax could rise by almost 5% for residents living in North Tyneside
  
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• 'Just come home': Sister's plea to missing 19-year-old Lucy Candlish

  02-02-2021 16:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Lucy Candlish was last seen in the Blackhill area of Consett on Sunday night
  
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• Extra patrols on buses to ensure passengers are wearing face coverings

  02-02-2021 16:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Extra staff will be deployed to ensure passengers are complying with the face coverings rule while travelling
  
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• Gateshead body in bin murder accomplice jailed - The Northern Echo

  02-02-2021 16:26
  
  Gateshead body in bin murder accomplice jailed  The Northern Echo
  
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• Sunderland successfully offer vaccine to every care home resident and worker

  02-02-2021 16:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The drive to vaccinate those in the city's 50 care homes received praise from the Prime Minister in January
  
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• Suspected burglar arrested in Newcastle after police 'recognised his hat'

  02-02-2021 15:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 40-year-old was out with his partner when officers spotted him and arrested him on suspicion of a number of offences
  
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• 43 Covid 'mutations of concern' cases discovered in two areas of England

  02-02-2021 15:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  11 cases involving 'mutations of concern' have been seen in Bristol and another 32 in Liverpool, Health Secretary Matt Hancock announced to the House of Commons
  
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• Police called to firearm report only to be told man was carrying power drill

  02-02-2021 14:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Armed officers were sent to the Westgate Road area on Tuesday after reports that two men were acting suspiciously
  
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• Surprise plans for new £2m Newcastle swimming pool unveiled

  02-02-2021 14:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Having refused to take the closed West Denton Pool back under local authority control, city council bosses have now announced plans to build their own "cost-effective" pool next door
  
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• Teenager paid to oversee pill-pressing machine making fake tablets

  02-02-2021 14:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Michael Cornwell, 18, was involved in the manufacture of fake ‘street’ Diazepam and said he had been persuaded by financial gain
  
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• Expert says annual booster jabs will be needed as number of Covid variants grow

  02-02-2021 13:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  New variants like the South Africa strain have more mutations, which can weaken the protection offered by the vaccine, so booster jabs may be required
  
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• Met Office heavy rain warning for the North East extended

  02-02-2021 13:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Flooding on the roads as well as travel disruption is expected as heavy rain is set to batter parts of the region
  
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• £2m Newcastle play parks promise 'frozen' by Covid crisis

  02-02-2021 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The council pledged in 2018 to upgrade all 160 of the city's playgrounds, but had only done 15 by last autumn and now say the project is on hold while the impact of Covid-19 is assessed
  
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• North East comparison site pledges 100 computers to help children learn at home

  02-02-2021 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Trufl is giving away 100 computers to help children access remote education and support during the coronavirus pandemic
  
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• Getaway driver who helped armed robber flee foiled shop robbery is jailed

  02-02-2021 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Robbie Loughran, of Gateshead, admitted robbery but the man who threatened a woman with a knife is yet to be identified
  
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• Gateshead getaway driver who helped armed robber flee foiled shop robbery is jailed - Chronicle Live

  02-02-2021 13:00
  
  Gateshead getaway driver who helped armed robber flee foiled shop robbery is jailed  Chronicle Live
  
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• Barber issued with prohibition notice over Joelinton haircut photo

  02-02-2021 12:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It is understood the haircut took place in the barber's garage
  
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• Furious Piers Morgan hits out at 'disgusting vermin' who trolled Captain Tom

  02-02-2021 11:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Good Morning Britain's Piers Morgan launched into a furious rant as he and co-host Susanna Reid discussed Captain Sir Tom Moore's Covid hospitalisation
  
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• Former Geordie Shore star says he's on his 'fifth face' after plastic surgery

  02-02-2021 11:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ricci Guarnaccio appeared on the smash hit MTV show and was once engaged to Vicky Pattison
  
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• Leam Lane murder trial - Live updates

  02-02-2021 11:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Lee Wall denies murdering Daryl Fowler and is being tried by a jury at Newcastle Crown Court
  
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• Gateshead Council: Planning applications week ending Feb 5 - In Your Area

  02-02-2021 10:27
  
  Gateshead Council: Planning applications week ending Feb 5  In Your Area
  
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• GMB's Dr Hilary issues stark warning over South African Covid-19 strain

  02-02-2021 09:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The TV doctor's warning comes as door-to-door testing is now under way in parts of Britain
  
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• Doctors warn these common cold symptoms should be treated as Covid signs

  02-02-2021 09:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A group of doctors have now sent a letter to Chris Whitty asking them to be added to the Government's symptom list
  
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• 'We still don't know why': Mum of stab victim Ryan Covell reveals devastation

  02-02-2021 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Seven months after being stabbed in the neck in city centre, 22-year-old victim Ryan is still unable to talk
  
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• The truth behind 'dog theft' rumours that 'terrified' locals

  02-02-2021 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A wave of social media rumours left some people in the Seaton Valley scared to walk their dogs - but police say the rumours simply weren't true
  
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• Aldi jobs being advertised in Northumberland as new shops opened

  02-02-2021 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The budget supermarket chain says it plans to spend £4.8m in Northumberland with new shops opening by the end of the year
  
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• South African Covid-19 variant: Everything we know about the 'mutant' variant

  02-02-2021 08:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Experts fear the variant may now be more widespread in the UK that initially hoped
  
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