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• Which couple got dumped from Love Island? Tension on itv2 show as Caroline Flack reveals result

  15-06-2018 23:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  After Kendall got dumped from the villa last week, a couple have now been axed from Love Island following a public vote
  
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• Gumtree beast sexually assaulted vulnerable woman who wanted to buy his dog

  15-06-2018 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Michael Scott, of Gateshead, was contacted by a woman with learning difficulties about his advert and ended up molesting her in her own home
  
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• Fan completes football ground challenge

  15-06-2018 19:58 via bbc.co.uk
  A football supporter has completed a challenge to run around all 92 football league grounds.
  
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• Bristol City reportedly ready to offer Sunderland star a route back to the Championship

  15-06-2018 19:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Stewart Donald has confirmed that very few players want to remain on Wearside, so could they be tempted to cash in on Aiden McGeady?
  
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• Suspect held after stranger allegedly picked-up child in Gateshead shop

  15-06-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police appeal for witnesses after crying toddler reportedly approached in Heron Foods in Felling
  
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• Saucy snaps sent to mother-in-law after 'I know what you did last summer' taunt

  15-06-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gateshead woman Chelsea Bright got hold of topless pictures of a woman who she taunted and Robert Thomson forwarded them to her husband and his mum
  
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• Rescue swamped with gorgeous greyhounds who make 'fantastic pets' - could you give one a home?

  15-06-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Greyhound Rescue North East have put out a plea for adopters after taking in an unprecedented number of dogs
  
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• Gosforth Traffic wars: Police brought in as Facebook fight takes a very ugly turn

  15-06-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gosforth Traffic has over 5,000 followers - but admin claims a parody page set up by banned members is now 'beyond a joke'
  
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• Corrupt cop jailed for helping drug dealing pal fails to convince judges trial was unfair

  15-06-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gary Christie, and Aidan Dobbing appealed their convictions at London's Appeal Court
  
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• Aleksandar Mitrovic isn't Premier League quality, but he can shine at the World Cup

  15-06-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Mitrovic will almost certainly leave Newcastle this summer and a good World Cup will hopefully speed up the process
  
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• Father's Day freebies in Newcastle: Where to treat your dad for free on Sunday

  15-06-2018 18:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It's Father's Day on Sunday and if you can't fork out loads of cash on your dad don't worry as Newcastle restaurants have delicious deals
  
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• When is the Love Island final? Drama heats up in the villa on itv2 dating show

  15-06-2018 18:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Love Island has already given us loads to talk about, with plenty of drama in the villa on the itv2 dating show
  
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• St Mary's Island seals disrupted by youths throwing rocks

  15-06-2018 18:10 via bbc.co.uk
  St Mary's Seal Watch posted the video online to show the danger to the animals.
  
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• Terminal cancer nurse Christine continues to work

  15-06-2018 18:08 via bbc.co.uk
  Christine Kyle has carried on working after terminal diagnosis.
  
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• Where Newcastle United stand with Andros Townsend deal after fresh enquiry

  15-06-2018 18:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  The Magpies have an interest in the England international winger but huge asking price could end hopes of return
  
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• British champion Lewis Ritson on his love of Newcastle United and his hopes to have Toon backing

  15-06-2018 17:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Lewis Ritson defends his British title in Newcastle this weekend and hopes for a lively atmosphere during his Blaydon Races entrance
  
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• Lewis Morgan focused on making an impact at Celtic, rather than a Sunderland loan move

  15-06-2018 17:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Lewis Morgan doesn't rule out joining Sunderland on loan, but aims to try and impress at Celtic in pre-season first
  
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• Fears proposed Gateshead retail park could be nail in the coffin for town's high street

  15-06-2018 17:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The developer wants to build a discount food store and other shops on the land just north of the A184
  
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• Plans unveiled to transform Gosforth Central Park with new cafe and sports courts

  15-06-2018 17:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Gosforth Central Park Tennis group said it wants to make the park more popular with residents
  
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• Calls for more women in deprived areas of Newcastle to take lifesaving smear tests

  15-06-2018 17:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A report by Healthwatch Newcastle found that cervical screening uptake was low in areas of Newcastle which are deprived
  
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• Freddie Woodman being eyed by two Sky Bet Championship clubs on loan

  15-06-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United's young goalkeeper Freddie Woodman knows he must move away on loan again
  
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• 'He was the beating heart of this city': Family and friends united in grief at funeral of Paul Burns

  15-06-2018 16:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Vicky Pattinson and Geordie Shore stars among the hundreds who packed into Saltwell Crematorium to say goodbye to the Botanist boss
  
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• Ru Paul's Drag Race favourite Shangela bringing her comedy show to Newcastle

  15-06-2018 16:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Shangela, who was last on screen in Drag Race Allstars 3 is touring the UK with her Shangela is Shook comedy show
  
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• 'I'm ready to take the challenge' - Steve Watson reveals why he's STAYING with Gateshead FC

  15-06-2018 16:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It's been a dramatic week for Gateshead FC, but manager Steve Watson has pledged his future to the club
  
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• Newcastle United and FC Porto yet to agree fee for Chancel Mbemba

  15-06-2018 16:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  The two clubs are in talks to sell the former Anderlecht man, but his asking price is proving an issue for Porto
  
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• 13 mildly infuriating photos that are going to annoy you way more than they should

  15-06-2018 16:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Be warned - these pictures will seriously annoy the perfectionist in you
  
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• People are sharing the painful truths about being an adult, and it's hilariously relatable

  15-06-2018 15:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We can probably all relate to this!
  
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• Shortlist announced for North East Rural Awards 2018

  15-06-2018 15:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Awards celebrating the best of the region's rural communities will take place on July 5
  
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• Meet Aukestra - the band for mostly autistic musicians

  15-06-2018 15:50 via bbc.co.uk
  "This has been the greatest thing that's ever happened to me."
  
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• Heavy rain expected in the North East on Saturday with thunder and lightning

  15-06-2018 15:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Met Office has predicted bad weather for Saturday but it will perk up by Sunday
  
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• Horrific: Thug bites part of man's eyebrow off outside Newcastle takeaway

  15-06-2018 15:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Michael Sancaster sank his teeth into the face of a 24-year-old man in Newcastle city centre during an altercation
  
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• Sunderland's four key men in charge of their big summer transfer recruitment drive

  15-06-2018 15:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We take a closer look at the four men who will be in charge of signing players at Sunderland this summer and what their role is
  
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• Who is supporting Demi Lovato on her UK tour? Opening act for Tell Me You Love me shows

  15-06-2018 15:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Demi Lovato is in the UK on her Tell Me You Love Me tour which includes a show at Newcastle's Metro Radio Arena
  
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• MP calls for Government intervention into Northumberland County Council over planning controversies

  15-06-2018 15:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Wansbesk MP Ian Lavery has written to the Communities Secretary over concerns about the Planning Department at the council
  
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• Newcastle bar offering a free drink every time England score in the World Cup

  15-06-2018 15:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Newcastle city centre bar is getting in the World Cup spirit quite literally with a drink offer for every England World Cup goal
  
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• Flagship free school had 'predatory pupils' roaming grounds

  15-06-2018 15:04
  Discovery school in Newcastle to shut after Ofsted report said it was at ‘rock bottom’Standards at a flagship free school have hit “rock bottom” with a group of “predatory pupils” roaming the institution and making others feel unsafe, a report has revealed. Teachers, students and parents were told last week, before the education watchdog released its report, that the Discovery school in Newcastle would close for good at the end of the academic year.Related: Te
  
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• Flagship free school had group of 'predatory pupils' roaming grounds

  15-06-2018 15:04
  Discovery school in Newcastle to shut after Ofsted inspectors described it as at ‘rock bottom’Standards at a flagship free school hit “rock bottom” with a group of “predatory pupils” roaming the institution and making others feel unsafe, a report has revealed. Teachers, students and parents were informed last week that the Discovery school in Newcastle would shut its doors for good, ahead of another damning report from the education watchdog, Ofsted.Related: T
  
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• Carabao Cup first-round draw: Full round one draw revealed with Sunderland and Middlesbrough both at home

  15-06-2018 14:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Live updates of the Carabao Cup first round draw, which is taking place in Vietnam, as 35 matches are decided to kick-start this year's competition
  
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• Newcastle firm Orange Bus brought into help Formula One team to engage with fans

  15-06-2018 14:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Technology company Orange Bus is designing an app for Sahara Force India
  
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• Tekmar aims to raise £61.8m through flotation on the Stock Exchange

  15-06-2018 14:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Durham company makes protection systems for undersea cables and umbilicals
  
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• Tynedale Beer & Cider Festival is all set for action - after Thursday's blow-out

  15-06-2018 14:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  High winds might have delayed the start of Corbridge festival in Northumberland but Friday sees it back on track and ready to bring weekend cheer
  
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• Leslie Grantham dies: EastEnders actor best known as rogue 'Dirty Den' dies aged 71

  15-06-2018 14:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Leslie Grantham was known to millions of viewers for his role as adulterous Queen Vic landlord on BBC One soap EastEnders
  
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• How to get rid of hayfever: This man claims stinging yourself with nettles can help

  15-06-2018 14:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Apparently nettles have some qualities which can treat hayfever symptoms - but we wouldn't recommend this method      
  
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• Why it's time to come in from cold for Geordie football coach based in Iceland

  15-06-2018 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gregg Ryder has worked with Iceland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson but is now looking for a manager's job in the UK
  
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• Boyzone announce farewell tour to including a date Newcastle's Metro Radio Arena

  15-06-2018 13:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Boyzone are saying Thank You and Goodnight with a new album and a farewell tour to mark 25 years in the music industry
  
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• America's Got Talent star Courtney Hadwin speaks about life-changing audition

  15-06-2018 13:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Peterlee's youngest international sensation Courtney Hadwin and her dad Paul appeared on Good Morning Britain on Friday
  
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• Paw Patrol characters coming to Times Square in Newcastle for family fun day

  15-06-2018 13:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Times Square is hosting the World Cup Fans Zone but will also welcome two characters from Paw Patrol to Newcastle
  
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• Lovelorn Trevor the peacock captured 'in ninja-like fashion'

  15-06-2018 13:36 via bbc.co.uk
  The bird, whose had kept villagers awake in the early hours, is due to meet a new peahen.
  
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• Vicky Pattison among hundreds arriving to pay respects to 'Mr Newcastle' Paul Burns at his funeral

  15-06-2018 13:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Loved ones and friends gathered at Saltwell Crematorium for The Botonist boss, Paul Burns', funeral following his tragic death earlier this month
  
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• 'Predatory' pupils roam Newcastle's Discovery School

  15-06-2018 13:25 via bbc.co.uk
  Ofsted inspectors found "shockingly high" levels of unacceptable behaviour from pupils.
  
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