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• Parents warned about gruesome Peppa Pig 'parody' videos showing characters being shot

  24-10-2018 22:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The vile content is raising concerns for children searching for genuine Peppa Pig episodes
  
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• Why Ashley's back and where the money's gone: Full transcript of our Newcastle United Q & A

  24-10-2018 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Our latest Newcastle United Q & A covers a wide variety of issues as Mark Douglas takes reader questions
  
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• Lowest of the low: Grandson burgled grandparents while they were on holiday - then shockingly did it again days after his grandad died

  24-10-2018 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Stephen McLeod's grandad died the day after giving a statement to the police about him burgling their home in Berwick but within days his grieving grandma caught him back at it again
  
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• Student Matthew Hedges appears in UAE court on spying charge

  24-10-2018 20:57 via bbc.co.uk
  Durham University PhD student Matthew Hedges is accused of spying while on a research trip.
  
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• Passengers evacuated from Metro after smoke seen coming from underneath train

  24-10-2018 20:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Passengers on the Metro were asked to leave the train which had to be investigated and taken out of service
  
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• Eddi Reader reveals how a bareback horse rider connects her to the North East

  24-10-2018 20:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The former Fairground Attraction star performs at Sage Gateshead on Friday and took time out to answer our 10 Questions
  
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• Cocaine seized at North Shields ferry terminal

  24-10-2018 19:37 via bbc.co.uk
  A Polish man is remanded in custody after being charged with importing a Class A drug.
  
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• Newcastle University fresher was 'physically shaking' at start of initiation event that claimed his life

  24-10-2018 19:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Edward Farmer died from excessive alcohol consumption after an Agricultural Society event in December 2016 where first years were 'egged on' to drink vodka trebles by older students
  
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• Chocolate orange Viennetta launches at Asda right in time for Christmas

  24-10-2018 19:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A chocolate and orange version of famous frozen dessert Viennetta has gone on sale at Asda
  
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• Universal Credit in numbers: Shocking stats show food and fuel poverty in the North East

  24-10-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Figures suggest the North East's most vulnerable are being failed by the system designed to help them
  
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• This man can't leave home because of a medical condition - and his benefits were AXED because of it

  24-10-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Paul Berry lost his benefits after officials refused to carry out an assessment in his home
  
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• Half-term offers around Newcastle at attractions within easy reach of the Metro

  24-10-2018 18:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Discounted and free entry at visitor attractions is on offer this October half-term and here's how to take advantage
  
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• Cinderella's carriage arrives at Tyne Theatre as cast appear at Christmas pantomime launch

  24-10-2018 18:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Tyne Theatre pantomime for 2018 is Cinderella and its cast united to launch it in style
  
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• Eldon Garden closure threat lifted - but centre could be redeveloped

  24-10-2018 18:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Long term plans for the shopping centre could see it changed into flats or offices, the owners say
  
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• Sunderland builder Brims Construction sees profits jump 52% amid strong competition

  24-10-2018 17:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The construction firm has completed big projects including Newcastle's Stack and Colman's Seafood Temple in South Shields
  
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• A new and dynamic dimension - but how utopian is unlimited leave?

  24-10-2018 17:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Nick Smith, Head of Employment at Mincoffs Solicitors, discusses the benefits - from a productivity and a human resources perspective - of flexible working arrangements
  
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• Vermont Hotel scoops top prize at North of England Wedding Awards

  24-10-2018 17:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The five-star wedding venue picked up the accolade of ‘Best City Venue’ at The North of England Wedding Awards in association with The Wedding Guide UK
  
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• Explicit file of women's photos being shared online 'very unusual'

  24-10-2018 17:34 via bbc.co.uk
  Northumbria Police is investigating a report of malicious communication involving explicit photographs.
  
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• Northumbrian Water's revenues and profits rise despite challenges of the Beast from the East

  24-10-2018 17:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The water company serving the North East is owned by a Hong Kong listed firm
  
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• £9,000,000 of cocaine seized at Port of Tyne before it could flood North East streets

  24-10-2018 17:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Border Force officers carried out a search on a lorry at the Port of Tyne on Friday and found 115 kilos of the Class A drug
  
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• Gourmet Burger Kitchen plans to shut 17 restaurants as part of proposed CVA

  24-10-2018 17:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The burger restaurant has a restaurant at the intu Metrocentre in Gateshead and more than 200 jobs are affected by the announcement
  
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• North East has 'most to lose from chaotic Brexit', business leaders say

  24-10-2018 17:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  North East England Chamber of Commerce calls on Chancellor Philip Hammond to back region in next week's Budget
  
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• The changing face of the Quayside: 20-storey apartment block near the Baltic set for the go-ahead

  24-10-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A new “landmark” 20-storey apartment block overlooking the Gateshead Quayside could get the go-ahead from planning chiefs next week.
  
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• North East businesses to host contactless donation boxes for Sunshine Fund Christmas Appeal

  24-10-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Sunshine Fund are launching their 30 days of giving appeal on throughout November to raise money for their Christmas campaign
  
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• Ed Farmer inquest: Students 'told to be discreet' about bar crawl

  24-10-2018 17:00 via bbc.co.uk
  Older students warned freshers to be "mindful" of what they said about the night, an inquest hears.
  
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• Dolphins are being harassed by irresponsible jet skiers in Northumberland, warn police

  24-10-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dolphins in Berwick's River Tweed have been chased by reckless jet ski riders according to the Northumbria Police Marine Unit
  
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• Council refused to pay for disabled child's transport to special school 17 miles away from home

  24-10-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The couple spent a fortune transporting the child to and from the special school - 17 miles from their home
  
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• Anniversary party planned for Newcastle's first vegetarian restaurant Super Natural

  24-10-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Weekend event to celebrate 40 years since the opening of the city's first vegetarian restaurant is set to jog a few memories
  
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• Barry's Bargain Superstore is selling EIGHT big bottles of Fanta Lemon for just £6

  24-10-2018 16:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Fanta Lemon is a drink many people associate with holiday and if you love it this deal should be a real thirst quencher
  
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• EU is using Ireland as a 'political weapon' says Conservative MP Anne-Marie Trevelyan

  24-10-2018 16:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumberland MP Anne-Marie Trevelyan says the EU is deliberately making Brexit as difficult as possible
  
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• Work starts to bring a Newcastle landmark into the 21st century

  24-10-2018 16:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The University’s Claremont and Daysh buildings are to undergo a complete refurbishment that will transform the 1960s buildings and significantly improve their energy efficiency and sustainability
  
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• Autistic boy starts Lego club for other children

  24-10-2018 16:39 via bbc.co.uk
  Ten-year-old Blake says Lego has a calming influence on him and he set up the club to spend time with other children.
  
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• Clinton bomb: Devices sent to Barack Obama, Hillary and Bill Clinton homes and The White House

  24-10-2018 16:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The device was discovered early on Wednesday morning at the Clintons' home in Chappaqua, New York
  
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• When is the Festive Bake back at Greggs? Date CONFIRMED for return of Christmas favourite

  24-10-2018 16:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Greggs Festive Bake is massively popular and before long the Geordie Christmas institution will make its return
  
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• Premier Inn reveals its new £19 a night pod-style rooms set to launch next year

  24-10-2018 16:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Premier Inn will launch a new venture which will see smaller, cheaper rooms available to book across the UK
  
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• Thousands of BMW cars recalled due to fears fluid leak could increase engine fire risk

  24-10-2018 16:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  BMW says the risk of engine fires is low, but it has extended a product recall to thousands more models, including popular 4x4s
  
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• Salomon Rondon and Ciaran Clark back in training ahead of Newcastle United's trip to Southampton

  24-10-2018 16:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Rafa Benitez will be boosted by the return of Salomon Rondon and Ciaran Clark ahead of the clash with Southampton
  
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• Titanic Live announces UK tour featuring the film and a live orchestra

  24-10-2018 15:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Titanic's famous film and score will be brought to live an arena spectacular as Titanic Live tours the UK
  
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• Review of Clear White Light which is having its world premiere at Live Theatre in Newcastle

  24-10-2018 15:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Find out what we thought of the show which highlights mental health services alongside a mix of Gothic chills, occasional laughs and lots of Lindisfarne music
  
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• Manufacturing firms take centre-stage at VentureFest North East

  24-10-2018 15:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Teaming-up with the Engineering Employers Federation (EEF),
  VentureFest North East is shining a spotlight on manufacturing at
  this year’s event, giving businesses the chance to reduce costs,
  improve productivity and develop new market opportunities
  
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• Durham's Atom Bank named in world Top 10 of financial innovators

  24-10-2018 15:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Durham challenger bank is the highest ranked fintech firm in Europe on this year's Fintech 100
  
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• Strictly Come Dancing, a couple of dummies, and other talking points from the win at Doncaster

  24-10-2018 15:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sunderland beat Doncaster Rovers to notch their third successive league win and turn up the heat on the top two in the League One promotion race in a game that generated plenty of talking points and moments you may have missed
  
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• Vick Hope NOT banned from the BBC after Strictly Come Dancing comments

  24-10-2018 14:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle born radio DJ Vick Hope was eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing on Sunday
  
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• Newcastle hotel to host a Madonna Bottomless Singalong next year and you can book up now

  24-10-2018 14:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  She is the Queen of Pop and Newcastle will pay homage to Madonna in serious style with a Bottomless Sing
  
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• Man who shot at police in 'deliberate attempt to provoke suicide by cop' fails to get sentence cut

  24-10-2018 14:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Steven Markie, 39, of High Road, Stanley Crook, was locked up for 10 years at Durham Crown Court in April
  
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• Newcastle bar to host massive Beer Pong tournament with loads of prizes up for grabs

  24-10-2018 14:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Beer Pong is the drinking game many of us have played and if you reckon you're good at it, there's a contest for you
  
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• Rialto's in Ponteland - was Newcastle United dinner spot top of the league for Italian food?

  24-10-2018 14:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Rialto's was the scene of Newcastle United's recent team meal with Mike Ashley - we tried it without the cameras there
  
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• 'Little' council can do to save Cooperage as petition accuses owner of intentionally letting it rot

  24-10-2018 14:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The petition argues the 16th century building and former pub has been left derelict on purpose so it falls into disrepair and can be knocked down
  
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• The flu jab 2018: Side effects, cost, where to get it and will it make you ill?

  24-10-2018 14:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Why should I get it? Who can get it for free? How easy is it? Your questions answered ahead of the winter season
  
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• Snap up European Christmas market breaks as Flybmi offers increased capacity on flights from Newcastle

  24-10-2018 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Flybmi has increased capacity on flights from Newcastle International Airport to Belgium and Norway
  
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