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• A year of continued success and the arrival of Womble Bond Dickinson

  19-12-2017 23:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Partner and head of Womble Bond Dickinson Kevin Robertson looks back over 12 months of success and talks about the merger and what plans are in store for 2018
  
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• Future growth is at the heart of Business Durham

  19-12-2017 23:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Business Durham's wide range of projects and events has reinforced the county’s position as one of the best places to do business and invest
  
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• Medomsley detention centre: Former officers in court

  19-12-2017 22:46 via bbc.co.uk
  Almost 1,400 men have reported being sexually and physically abused at the youth detention centre.
  
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• Newcastle's 'Diamond Strip' deserted as popular venues remain closed

  19-12-2017 22:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Collingwood Street venues Floritas, House of Smith and Madame Koo, as well as Empress, on Side, all issued with closure notices by Northumbria Police
  
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• Inquest hears of 'failure of care' over dog bite death

  19-12-2017 21:55 via bbc.co.uk
  Coroner records a narrative verdict in the case of Reggie Young, mauled at his home in Sunderland.
  
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• Seven former Medomsley prison officers in court charged with historic abuse

  19-12-2017 21:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Seven men appeared in Newton Aycliffe Magistrates' Court over abuse and assault claims dating back to the 1970s
  
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• Train passengers facing major disruption over Christmas and new year as strikes announced

  19-12-2017 21:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Passengers on CrossCountry trains to and from the North East will face disruptions due to a dispute between the company and RMT union
  
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• Dubai to Newcastle flight declares emergency on approach to landing

  19-12-2017 20:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The plane declared an emergency and was met by ambulance crews at Newcastle International Airport to attend to a sick passenger
  
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• Watch Jarrow Morrisons staff's festive take on Home Alone and Shakin' Stevens

  19-12-2017 20:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The supermarket team have released their latest video after their parodies of Thriller and Footloose went viral
  
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• Community 'shaken' after woman raped in Northumberland village

  19-12-2017 20:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Councillor Julie Foster urged residents to be vigilant after a woman was allegedly raped in Stakeford
  
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• Changes to universal credit could affect 38,000 youngsters on free school meals

  19-12-2017 19:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Children's Society says government means testing plans for free school meals could hit 38,000 youngsters
  
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• Council tax to rise by £12 to fund cash-strapped police but no extra cash from the Home Office

  19-12-2017 19:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Home Office encourages Police and Crime Commissioners to put up council tax as grants for forces are frozen
  
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• See heartwarming moment Sunderland stars make surprise visit to Bradley Lowery's school's nativity

  19-12-2017 19:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Manager Chris Coleman and players Brian Oviedo and Mika Domingues surprised children and parents at Blackhall Colliery Primary School
  
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• The Red and White Podcast: Are Sunderland on the up? What are the Black Cats' January plans?

  19-12-2017 19:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  James Hunter and Stuart Rayner join Sean McCormick for this week's SAFC podcast
  
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• Joe McElderry rehearsing for 'Joseph' at Metro Radio Arena and on being home for Christmas

  19-12-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The South Shields-born X Factor winner has earned rave reviews in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
  
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• Chelsea defender David Luiz linked with January loan move to Newcastle United

  19-12-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Newcastle United manager Rafa Benitez is keen to bolster his squad during the January transfer window
  
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• Newcastle United stars spread Christmas cheer in visit to children's hospital ward

  19-12-2017 18:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United players such as Mikel Merino, Chancel Mbemba and Rolando Aarons paid a visit to the Great North Children's Hospital
  
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• Sunderland defender Tommy Robson joins Falkirk on an initial six month deal

  19-12-2017 18:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Robson - who made his Premier League debut in 2016 - will officially join the Scottish side in January on a free transfer from Sunderland
  
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• This genius 'trick' will fool anyone into thinking you like their naff Christmas present

  19-12-2017 18:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It's high-risk but could get you out of a hole if you receive something terrible
  
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• Children in Walker, Newcastle, enjoy the nativity story in three colourful shows

  19-12-2017 18:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Pupils at St Vincent's RC Primary School in Walker, Newcastle, can be seen performing and enjoying a pre-show photoshoot
  
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• Carlisle Airport will have flights to London, Dublin and Belfast next year - with free parking

  19-12-2017 18:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  After more than 20 years, commercial flights are returning to the Cumbrian airport, and it could present a new option for passengers in our region
  
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• Opeti Fonua: Newcastle Falcons back-row rejoins Agen

  19-12-2017 17:50 via bbc.co.uk
  Newcastle Falcons allow back-row Opeti Fonua to rejoin French Top 14 side Agen with immediate effect.
  
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• Newcastle bar closures: Seven more arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to supply Class A drugs

  19-12-2017 17:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  18 people have now been arrested after police swooped to close four city centre bars over concerns about drug dealing in, or near, the venues
  
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• Grainger Games blames discounted video games for recent poor results

  19-12-2017 17:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Newcastle-headquartered retailer said that discounted video game prices had harmed its turnover
  
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• A Christmas bonanza in Gateshead as three shows staged at Felling school

  19-12-2017 17:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Pupils at St Augustine's Catholic Primary School in Felling, Gateshead, delighted their families with their performances
  
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• Richard Keys' astonishing attack on Benitez: 'Newcastle's form is down to Rafa, and not Mike Ashley'

  19-12-2017 17:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United have slipped into the Premier League's relegation zone after eight defeats from their last nine games
  
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• Twelve-car crash sees A19 closed in County Durham

  19-12-2017 17:02 via bbc.co.uk
  Police described the scene on the A19 in County Durham as a "catastrophic crash".
  
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• Gateshead children star in A Christmas Carol, nativity & other shows

  19-12-2017 17:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Pupils at Ryton Infant and Junior School in Gateshead clearly enjoyed their Christmas show
  
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• Travelodge wants to open in Hexham as part of North East expansion

  19-12-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Hotel chain looking for sites in Hexham, Durham, North Shields and South Shields after opening fourth location in Newcastle
  
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• Newcastle Building Society set to move to new branch in Durham

  19-12-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The move to a new location has seen the building society employ a number of North East firms
  
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• How tough is Newcastle United's festive schedule compared to their relegation rivals'?

  19-12-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United have slipped into the relegation zone just before Christmas, but can they drag themselves out if it?
  
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• How Lewis Grabban's Sunderland goalscoring record is better than Gabbiadini, Phillips and Bent

  19-12-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sunderland could be about to lose Lewis Grabban - but his goalscoring contribution should not be under-estimated
  
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• Greggs bakery heir Colin Gregg has abuse sentence cut

  19-12-2017 16:56 via bbc.co.uk
  Colin Gregg's 13-and-a-half year jail term for assaulting four boys is cut by five years.
  
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• Convicted pervert Colin Gregg has five years cut from his child abuse jail term

  19-12-2017 16:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Colin Gregg, the son of the Gregg's bakery founder, was originally jailed for 13-and-a-half years in March
  
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• A Christmas tale from New York creates this colourful nativity

  19-12-2017 16:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Pupils at New York Primary School in North Tyneside clearly enjoyed their Christmas show
  
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• Virgin Media reveals Newcastle areas set to receive UK's fastest broadband

  19-12-2017 16:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Residents of Benwell and Elswick will be able to access speeds of 300Mbps
  
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• Kromek close to breaking even after winning raft of high profile contracts

  19-12-2017 16:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The radiation detection firm sells its products to the medical and nuclear sectors and is now targeting military markets
  
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• 'My dad bought me a burial plot' - readers reveal worst Christmas presents they've ever received

  19-12-2017 16:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Cemetery spot, toilet seat and maternity bra among awful items
  
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• Cute nativity photos as Newcastle school stages Christmas shows

  19-12-2017 15:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Pupils at Milecastle Primary School in Chapel House, Newcastle, stepped into the spotlight for Christmas
  
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• Blyth beach bike ride, Christmas songs for elderly, students cook up American feast, and more!

  19-12-2017 15:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Schools in Sunderland, Gateshead and Northumberland have sent in their news
  
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• Christmas initiative by Tyneside schools, gift wrapping in Newcastle, live music events and more

  19-12-2017 15:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Charity news written by charity groups and volunteers throughout Newcastle and the North East
  
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• T'is the season to be... busy: Top New Year's resolutions for business success

  19-12-2017 15:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Alison Hall, partner at Hay & Kilner Law Firm in Newcastle, has a few suggestions as to what activities should be on your to-list in 2018
  
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• Huge smiles at Cramlington school Christmas shows & nativity

  19-12-2017 15:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Eastlea Primary School in Cramlington had a packed programme of shows for parents
  
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• Revealed: The 5 worst Christmas presents you can buy - are you guilty of giving one?

  19-12-2017 15:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Department Of Unwanted Gifts is here to help ensure you don't end up on The Naughty List
  
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• Festive funnies as A Christmas Rory packs out Newcastle’s Pantodrome

  19-12-2017 15:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Boulevard’s queen of mean took centre stage for her latest stand up show on the run-up to Christmas
  
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• Sunderland loan target could be allowed to leave by Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp

  19-12-2017 15:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Reports suggest Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp could do a U-turn over the future of in-demand striker Ben Woodburn
  
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• All-new Nissan Leaf cars start to roll off Sunderland production line

  19-12-2017 14:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The electric cars will be able to travel 235 miles on a single charge and will have self-parking technology
  
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• Owen Pugh collapse: spiral of problems that led to firm's collapse revealed

  19-12-2017 14:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dudley firm went bust in October with the loss of 250 jobs but new report reveals problems had gone back two years
  
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• Gateshead Christmas show puts under fives in the spotlight

  19-12-2017 14:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dunston Hill Primary School in Gateshead shared photographs of their youngest pupils in action
  
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• Why Newcastle can't 'realise their potential' under Mike Ashley - Hayden on NUFC takeover situation

  19-12-2017 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Isaac Hayden believes Newcastle United's primary focus must merely be on survival for now - but he would welcome a takeover
  
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