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• Sunderland man charged with terrorism offences after North East terror probe

  10-11-2017 22:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Zahir Khan, 40, was arrested in Sunderland on Thursday and appeared in court in Westminster on Friday
  
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• Opera North's latest Little Greats double bill included works by Janacek and Ravel

  10-11-2017 20:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Osud (Fate) tells of an anguished composer while L'enfant et les sortileges (The Child and the Spells) has singing cats and frogs
  
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• Has Debenhams topped John Lewis in the Christmas advert battle? Watch it here

  10-11-2017 20:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The department store released its Cinderella-inspired ad, but do you think it is better than its big rival?
  
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• See archive footage of Martin Luther King's speech at Newcastle University 50 years on

  10-11-2017 20:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The civil rights leader spoke about the 'three great problems' facing the world after collecting his honorary doctorate in 1967
  
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• Cyclist, 80, dies after collision with electric car in Durham

  10-11-2017 20:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The man was airlifted to hospital after being knocked down on the A177 between Bowburn and Shincliffe on Friday morning but passed away in hospital
  
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• More than 100,000 children in need of mental health treatment rejected after referral

  10-11-2017 20:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Shocking figures show the equivalent of 150 children a day were rejected for treatment in the last two years
  
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• The 100-strong Brussels Philharmonic Orchestra entertained a large audience at the Sage

  10-11-2017 20:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The orchestra came to the North East on a short UK tour, conducted by charismatic Frenchman Stéphane Denève
  
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• Tall Ships Races Sunderland 2018 - deadline for sailing adventure is this weekend

  10-11-2017 19:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Fancy a taste of life of the ocean wave? Then apply for a sailing bursary by Sunday, November 12
  
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• Paolo Montero latest linked with Sunderland job, but it would be a major change of direction

  10-11-2017 19:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Reports in South America claim the Black Cats have spoken to former Juventus defender Paolo Montero about replacing Simon Grayson
  
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• 'Callum's against Universal Credit too' - this little boy was NOT impressed to see Jeremy Corbyn

  10-11-2017 19:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn made a surprise visit to Consett on Friday to discuss Universal Credit
  
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• This £2.3m Seaham manor is a dream home with acres of gardens, seven bedrooms and its own 1920s wing

  10-11-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  This is your chance to own a recently renovated luxury home which even has its own blue plaque - if you have the money
  
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• Newcastle's greatest ever team: Gazza, Shearer and Keegan in - but don't forget the Fifties greats

  10-11-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United Editor Mark Douglas picks his greatest ever team and says that the club's winners have to figure
  
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• Help little Toby get the home he desperately needs: Hebburn family's fight for son

  10-11-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Toby Horner, from Hebburn, suffered a brain injury at birth and needs full time care due to a complex form of cerebral palsy
  
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• Jeremy Corbyn tucks into a Greggs pasty AND egg and chips as he talks Universal Credit in Consett

  10-11-2017 18:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Labour leader met with people affected by the rollout of Universal Credit and made a surprise visit to Greggs
  
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• Newcastle United transfer rumour round-up: Players from Barcelona to Accrington linked

  10-11-2017 18:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  There has been a variety of names linked with January moves to the Magpies over recent days - here is a full round-up
  
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• Pizza boxes and yoghurt pots: What you should not recycle

  10-11-2017 18:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Are you chucking your takeaway pizza boxes in the recycling bin? Don't, they can break machinery
  
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• New Aldi store in Walker will celebrate opening with £100 festive giveaway

  10-11-2017 17:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The new store will open on Walker Road in Newcastle on Thursday, November 16 with one shopper set to get £100 in vouchers
  
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• Rocket fired into Sunderland home during Bonfire night arson attack

  10-11-2017 17:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A brick was hurled through the window and then a firework set off inside, causing significant damage to the house
  
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• Triumphant North East Business Executives speak of pride at award wins

  10-11-2017 17:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Captains of industry from across the region took home trophies at one of the North East's biggest calendar events
  
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• This patsy was bullied into throwing Spice, MDMA and cannabis over prison walls

  10-11-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  John Curtis was put under pressure by others to throw an array of drugs and a mobile phone over the wall of HMP Northumberland
  
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• Six alternatives to Christian Atsu if Newcastle winger is ruled out of Manchester United trip

  10-11-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Newcastle United winger Christian Atsu is facing a race against time to be fit for Manchester United away
  
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• See how Newcastle United's multi-million pound community base for city's young people could look

  10-11-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Newcastle United Foundation has unveiled its vision for a purpose built sports, education and recreation centre near St James' Park
  
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• Lewis Grabban: If Sunderland can cut out 'little mistakes' we can get out of relegation zone

  10-11-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Black Cats striker Lewis Grabban says they are being undermined by small errors but fortunately they are not adrift at the bottom of the Championship
  
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• Car driven the wrong way down the A1 in Gateshead involved in head-on smash

  10-11-2017 16:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A woman has been arrested after two head-on crashes on the A1 early on Friday morning
  
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• John Bishop heads to Newcastle and Sunderland for more shows on his Winging It tour

  10-11-2017 16:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle City Hall and Sunderland Empire have secured two nights each with John Bishop following his success at the Metro Radio Arena
  
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• Newcastle City Council could cut 40 jobs and slash spending by further £13m

  10-11-2017 16:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  The budget proposals have been set out by Newcastle City Council as they continue to look for millions of pounds in savings
  
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• Skating at Life - see Denise Welch back on ice as she launches festive treat in Newcastle

  10-11-2017 16:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  TV star and former Dancing on Ice contestant talks about skating - and panto - at the Times Square launch of Life's annual outdoor ice rink
  
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• Historic tea firm Ringtons opens new distribution centre in Newcastle

  10-11-2017 15:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The firm has become the latest tenant at Brough Park trading estate, close to its headquarters in Byker
  
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• Axe-wielding robbers force their way into a Peterlee post office with a crowbar

  10-11-2017 15:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Luckily no one was injured during the incident on Friday morning but the culprits have not yet been tracked down
  
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• Danny Higginbotham believes Kevin Phillips with Peter Reid's help would be perfect for Sunderland

  10-11-2017 15:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Former Sunderland player Danny Higginbotham says the club needs a huge lift and club legend Kevin Phillips is the man to do that
  
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• Sunderland man charged with terrorism offences

  10-11-2017 15:24 via bbc.co.uk
  Zahir Khan, 40, is accused of encouraging terrorism and inciting religious hatred.
  
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• 'I hope Rafa was watching' - Newcastle fans react as Mitrovic scores again for Serbia

  10-11-2017 15:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Mitrovic scored in his country's 2-0 win over China and Newcastle fans are calling for his recall to the starting XI
  
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• North East businesses cash in on tech sector's record breaking investments

  10-11-2017 15:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Over £207m was invested in Northern tech firms during the last three months
  
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• Cyclist fighting for life in hospital after being hit by a car in Durham

  10-11-2017 15:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The man was flown to James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough where he arrived in a critical condition following the collision on Friday
  
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• Celebrations at Killingworth's Grasmere Academy after it went from 'inadequate' to 'good'

  10-11-2017 15:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The school was heavily criticised by Ofsted inspectors three years ago but has now turned its fortunes around
  
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• Aleksandar Mitrovic scores again for Serbia - only increasing the calls for Rafa to start him

  10-11-2017 14:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United forward Aleksandar Mitrovic now has four goals for club and country so far this season
  
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• Pensioner in hospital after being hit by a car outside Sunderland museum

  10-11-2017 14:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 79-year-old has escaped with minor injuries following the collision with a Renault Clio on Friday morning
  
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• Durham Cathedral makes final of Cathedral World Cup - but can it beat York, Bristol and Lincoln?

  10-11-2017 14:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Durham Cathedral needs your vote on Twitter to be crowned the best Cathedral in England and Wales
  
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• Bananarama in Newcastle - what songs to expect at their City Hall concert

  10-11-2017 14:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Bananarama setlist ahead of the original line-up's concert at Newcastle City Hall
  
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• Three charged after series of alleged armed robberies on taxi drivers in Newcastle and Gateshead

  10-11-2017 14:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police have been investigating four incidents where cab drivers were allegedly targeted by offenders
  
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• Plans for Gateshead 20-storey skyscraper set to be given the green light

  10-11-2017 14:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The planned skyscraper on the corner of Mill Road and Hawks Road is set to be approved by Gateshead Council
  
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• Parade to celebrate the life of killed former Northumbria Police officer John Davidson

  10-11-2017 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The dad-of-three, who worked for Northumbria Police for 12 years, was shot while he tried to arrest a suspect in Canada
  
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• Lifting the lid on the Northumberland pie business whose success started with a film

  10-11-2017 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  North East sporting heroes are said to be among the customers who relish The Amble Butcher's hand-made pies
  
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• 'I was living my dream at Newcastle - I only left because Ruud Gullit cast me aside', says Pistone

  10-11-2017 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United signed Alessandro Pistone from Inter Milan in 1997 and he spent three years at St James' Park
  
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• Remembering North East police officers killed in the line of duty

  10-11-2017 13:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  As tributes are paid to former Northumbria Police officer John Davidson, we remember the region's other fallen heroes
  
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• Northumberland and how it inspired Fantastic Beasts

  10-11-2017 13:32 via bbc.co.uk
  "I felt I was suddenly stepping into the world of fantasy, but as a very literal artist."
  
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• Adam McCarthy jailed for kicking partner's Chihuahua

  10-11-2017 13:32 via bbc.co.uk
  Adam McCarthy was also found guilty of assaulting his partner, the dog's owner.
  
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• John Bishop heads back to Newcastle for more shows on his Winging It tour

  10-11-2017 13:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle City Hall has secured two nights with John Bishop following the comedian's success at the Metro Radio Arena
  
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• Newcastle City Council plans 4.95% tax hike to save £13m

  10-11-2017 13:00 via bbc.co.uk
  Leader Nick Forbes says the coming year will be "tough" as Newcastle council looks to save £13.3m.
  
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• Is England vs Germany on TV, what time is kick-off and who is in the teams?

  10-11-2017 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gareth Southgate's Three Lions take on Joachim Low's World Champions at Wembley Stadium - here is how you can follow it live
  
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