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• Jury to go out in trial of two men accused of murdering mum found in burning car

  26-03-2018 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Stephen Unwin and William McFall deny murdering and raping Quyen Ngoc Nguyen and jurors will begin to deliberate on Tuesday
  
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• Ministers forced to explain decision to produce blue post-Brexit passports in France

  26-03-2018 21:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  MPs challenged Ministers to explain how a Franco-Dutch firm could manufacture passports £100 million cheaper than Gateshead business De La Rue
  
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• Parmo man Anthony O'Shaughnessy takes another risk on Masterchef - but did he make it through?

  26-03-2018 21:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  SPOILER WARNING: We've watched Monday's episode of Masterchef but don't read on if you're yet to catch up
  
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• John Bell death: Metro worker 'killed by live overhead line'

  26-03-2018 21:37 via bbc.co.uk
  John Bell had worked for the Tyne and Wear Metro for 16 years, the inquest heard.
  
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• Kids are being urged to make and break the rules in the new colourful exhibition at BALTIC

  26-03-2018 20:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Two artists from Glasgow created Infinity Pitch, an attraction to win over children and families to contemporary art
  
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• How have Newcastle's 2017/18 signings performed so far - and what's next for each of them?

  26-03-2018 20:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United manager Rafa Benitez has brought in nine players across the course of the current campaign
  
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• Watch horrifying moment speeding driver ploughs his car into van in town centre

  26-03-2018 20:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Daniel Topp has been jailed after going "grossly in excess" of the 30mph limit when he crashed into the vehicle, which was stopped a traffic lights
  
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• Meet Gladys Duffy, Drag Idol Newcastle's new champion after tightest final to date

  26-03-2018 19:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gladys Duffy saw off fierce competition from three other talented drag queens to win Drag Idol Newcastle 2018 after a tense final
  
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• Why Florian Lejeune was Rafa's first-choice target - and the unique qualities he brings to NUFC side

  26-03-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Newcastle United signed Florian Lejeune from Eibar last summer for £8.8m - and he has excelled in 2018 so far after a difficult start
  
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• This letter a blind nine-year-old wrote to the Prime Minister will brighten your day

  26-03-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jack Thompson, 9, of Wardley, loves Virgin Trains but became concerned about the East Coast contract being cut short
  
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• See some of the dramatic North East rescues of people and pets caught on camera

  26-03-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  From firefighters to the coastguard to members of the public these people risked their own safety for others
  
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• Northumbria Police's new Chief Constable 'will not be compromised' on neighbourhood policing

  26-03-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Winton Keenen's appointment to the top job was confirmed by a vote of approval from a Police and Crime Panel today
  
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• Northumbria Police bosses demand government action over 109% crime rise

  26-03-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police chiefs have sent proof of rising crime rates in the Northumbria Police area to the Home Office
  
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• Man raped woman he met on Facebook hours after discovering his partner was pregnant

  26-03-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Kevin Wood attacked the woman, who he had never met before, after the pair drank alcohol and took drugs together
  
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• Attention dog owners: Warning after woman fined for failing to update pet's microchip details

  26-03-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A warning has been issued to dog owners in the North East after Natalie Stephenson was left more than £600 out of pocket for failing
  
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• Vindolanda gallery's Easter opening will unveil unseen treasures - including a Roman loo seat!

  26-03-2018 18:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Launch of £1.5m new gallery at Northumberland fort will coincide with Easter events and new excavations
  
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• Sunderland takeover Q&A: Everything we know about Niall Quinn reports and what happens now

  26-03-2018 18:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Niall Quinn is in contact with a party interested in buying Sunderland, so what are the next stages to go through to complete a takeover
  
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• Carluccio's offers £1 children's meals this Easter - here's how not to miss out

  26-03-2018 18:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Find out how your kids can enjoy a main meal, dessert and drink - all for £1 - at Carluccio's intu Metrocentre branch
  
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• Sunderland University aims to create 'super-leaders' with new MBS apprenticeship

  26-03-2018 18:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  University leaders say new course could help companies add billions to the UK economy
  
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• Newcastle to start hosting gin themed bar crawls - how to get tickets

  26-03-2018 17:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Love a drop of gin and no stranger to a bit of daytime drinking? Well Gin Journey Newcastle might just quench your thirst
  
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• Five arrested after assault outside Sunderland church leaves man fighting for his life

  26-03-2018 17:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The victim, who was flown to hospital after the attack, remains in a critical condition and police have now arrested five people
  
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• Newcastle United star Mikel Merino hints at playing in more offensive role

  26-03-2018 17:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  After appearing for the Spanish Under-21 side Mikel Merino is keen to get forward more often
  
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• Niall Quinn: Sunderland distance themselves from reports of consortium takeover

  26-03-2018 17:39 via bbc.co.uk
  Sunderland distance themselves from reports linking Niall Quinn with a consortium takeover from owner Ellis Short.
  
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• Young rider launches horse eventing business a year after serious riding accident

  26-03-2018 17:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Harry Mutch is back in the saddle with his own eventing business - and he's also on course to compete at top events
  
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• AkzoNobel opens skills academy in Northumberland to tackle construction skills shortages

  26-03-2018 17:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Dulux owner is on a mission to train and upskill 10,000 decorators by 2020
  
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• 'It's a monstrosity': Parents and nursery staff say former Low Fell gym is a hazard after fire

  26-03-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The former Spring gym, which is just meters from a nursery, has been the scene of another major fire
  
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• Government to hand over £4.5m to the North East to fill potholes in roads

  26-03-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The money will be divided between all seven local authorities to deal with the damage done by the recent bad weather
  
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• 'Good Friday won't be the same': Popular Newcastle chippy WON'T be open over Easter

  26-03-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Bosses have given an update on Facebook, a month after a fire caused damage to the site
  
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• Arriva deny North East air quality accusation after moving eco-buses to Leeds

  26-03-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The bus company is moving some North East hybrid buses to Yorkshire but insist this will not impact air quality in our region
  
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• 'Sunderland got under my skin' - Niall Quinn's love affair with Sunderland in quotes

  26-03-2018 16:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  As Quinn has been linked with a fresh takeover bid for Sunderland we look at why Quinn is still revered on Wearside
  
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• This stunning scenery could be on your new holiday home's doorstep

  26-03-2018 16:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  One of these could be your new sanctuary to get away from life's stresses and strains
  
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• Newcastle United loan watch: Toney among the goals, McNall misses out on Wembley

  26-03-2018 16:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  18 Newcastle players are currently away from the club on a temporary basis - here is how they got on this week
  
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• The Chase looking for Geordie families for series of specials - how to apply

  26-03-2018 16:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  If you and your family are regular viewers of The Chase, you now have a chance to take on the Chasers in some family specials
  
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• Why do we eat chocolate Easter eggs? How the Easter treat symbolises Jesus and spring

  26-03-2018 16:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Easter Eggs have roots in Pagan and Christian traditions, but they were not always made out of chocolate
  
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• Newcastle Quayside police incident RECAP: Man dies after falling from Tyne Bridge

  26-03-2018 16:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Four ambulances, four police cars and a fire crew were all called to the Quayside near the Tyne Bridge on Monday afternoon.
  
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• Why Peter Kay cancelled his UK tour - full statement and how to get ticket refunds

  26-03-2018 15:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The comedian was set to play seven dates in Newcastle at the Metro Radio Arena but has now had to cancel his plans
  
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• Biker thrown from motorcycle in Sherburn Hill crash left with serious leg injuries

  26-03-2018 15:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A 35-year-old biker and his 30-year-old passenger were thrown from the motorcycle in a collision with a car on Front Street in Sheburn Road
  
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• Huge retro gaming festival NERG to return to Gateshead with games including Sega Rally and Pac-Man

  26-03-2018 15:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  If you fancy trying your luck on arcade games like Defender and Space Invaders or on consoles like Sega Saturn you'll want to go to NERG
  
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• Superdrug reveal FREE nappies deal on the Pampers range

  26-03-2018 15:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Customers can take advantage of this Superdrug during the Easter holidays
  
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• Get FREE Pampers nappies in this latest deal at Superdrug- Here's how

  26-03-2018 15:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Customers can take advantage of this Superdrug during the Easter holidays
  
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• First look at Newcastle's latest luxury aparthotel set to open within months

  26-03-2018 15:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The County Aparthotel will be a similar venture to the Vermont Aparthotel and 130 jobs are being sustained and created by the project
  
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• Flowers laid on A69 at Throckley at the spot where a man tragically died in a crash

  26-03-2018 14:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Flowers have been left at the spot where a passenger in a Highways England van died in a crash near Throckley on Thursday
  
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• How Newcastle Falcons want to sellout St James' Park by 2020

  26-03-2018 14:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  After the first ever 'Big One' on Saturday, the Falcons plan to host it annually over the next two seasons and expect bigger crowds each year
  
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• Sunderland have gone backwards since Niall Quinn's departure - his return would be a dream

  26-03-2018 14:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Niall Quinn has been linked with a takeover of Sunderland from owner Ellis Short, 12 years after he led the Drumaville Consortium    
  
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• Metro workers avoid being hit by train near Pelaw station with just two seconds to spare

  26-03-2018 14:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  An investigation has been launched into the incident that took place on the Metro system in February
  
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• North East has the best provision for charging electric vehicles, new study shows

  26-03-2018 14:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  One charge point for every 4,000 people makes the North East four times better than the national average
  
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• See the moment a tiny dog is reunited with its owner after falling into the sea

  26-03-2018 14:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Stephen Hodgson sent us this video and said the crew of the NJORD Alpha deserved recognition for saving the pet
  
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• 'This is why I hate internationals' - Newcastle fans worried about Matt Ritchie's fitness

  26-03-2018 14:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  The Magpies winger has pulled out of the Scotland squad ahead of tomorrow's friendly with Hungary and he is to be assessed ahead of Saturday
  
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• State-of-the-art Northumberland cancer treatment centre set to create 50 jobs

  26-03-2018 14:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Rutherford Cancer Centre will create 50 jobs in Bedlington when it opens in the summer
  
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• Pervert former foster carer jailed over child abuse and animal porn images

  26-03-2018 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Mark Hearn, from Walker, claimed that he had no sexual interest in children but a judge put him behind bars for 12 months
  
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