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• Strasbourg: Christmas market attacker 'killed' after shootout with French police

  13-12-2018 22:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A man opened fire on police on Thursday night, it has been reported.
  
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• Remorseless thug who tried to murder pal says his only regret is not succeeding

  13-12-2018 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Stewart Hagan tried to murder Daniel Robinson with a pan, coffee table and syringe at his home in Durham following a row over £20
  
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• Blyth charity theft allegations investigated

  13-12-2018 21:27 via bbc.co.uk
  Briardale Community Centre said ex-manager Graham Harper was "no longer associated with" the centre.
  
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• Watch the busking triplets bring festive cheer to Newcastle city centre

  13-12-2018 20:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 15-year-old Nolan brothers - Isaac, Oscar and Theo - are serenading shoppers on Newcastle's Northumberland Street this Christmas with a selection of festive hits
  
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• Five things we learned as Newcastle United are put through their paces ahead of trip to Huddersfield

  13-12-2018 20:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Newcastle United travel to Huddersfield on Saturday looking for their first win in three
  
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• Shocking figures show the North East has most potential terror suspects outside of London

  13-12-2018 19:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  New figures released by the Home Office show a big rise in referrals to the national Prevent programme
  
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• Special edition Newcastle United poppy shirts worn by players to be auctioned off

  13-12-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  The club are inviting supporters to bid for the Remembrance Day shirts worn by the players in their win over Bournemouth last month to raise money for the British Legion
  
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• Shocking moment thug smashes 'Low Fell's answer to Fenwick's Christmas window'

  13-12-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dramatic CCTV footage captured the vicious attack on the Belle Vue Estates display on Durham Road, Low Fell, on December 5
  
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• Improved support for domestic abuse victims after inspectors found string of failings

  13-12-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Inspectors raised concerns over how victims of domestic abuse were supported in County Durham
  
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• Government accused of trying to 'fool' residents over £1.3bn funding promise

  13-12-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle City Council leader Nick Forbes has accused the Government of attempting to 'fool residents into thinking the bad times are over'
  
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• Ayr United warn they 'will not be messed around' over prolific striker linked with Sunderland move

  13-12-2018 18:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ayr United have warned they will not be taken for a ride as striker Lawrence Shankland has been linked with 20 clubs, including the Black Cats
  
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• Sunderland announce Stadium of Light's South Stand will become the Roker End

  13-12-2018 18:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Roker End has won a fans' vote to become the new name of the Stadium of Light's South Stand, evoking memories of Roker Park
  
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• Jonjo Shelvey visits specialist and is a doubt for Newcastle's trip to Huddersfield Town

  13-12-2018 18:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle have mixed news on the injury front ahead of clash with the Terriers in the Premier League
  
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• Police station WILL be transformed into hotel as plans get green light

  13-12-2018 17:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Visitors to Gateshead will soon be able to stay in the vacant Victorian building on Sunderland Road
  
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• Confidence falling with North East SMEs, regional bank says

  13-12-2018 17:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Survey by CYBG says the North East is one of the most vulnerable areas to Brexit
  
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• Passenger dies after van collided with wall on Jesmond road

  13-12-2018 17:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Two men were taken to hospital in a critical condition after the crash on Monday morning but passenger Michael Young has since died
  
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• Mediaworks' Brett Jacobson on 'calculated gambles' and keeping people happy

  13-12-2018 17:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The MD of the Gateshead digital marketing agency is the latest person to take part in our Business Interview
  
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• Police searching for burglar uncover cannabis farm in South Shields bedroom

  13-12-2018 17:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A man has been interviewed by police after they discovered a number of cannabis plants growing in a back bedroom
  
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• Geminids meteor shower is set to sparkle above the North East skies tonight and here's how you can spot it

  13-12-2018 17:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Geminids meteor show is due to peak this December 13 and here's how North East stargazers can make the most of the chance to see up to 120 meteors an hour
  
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• New year, new job? One of the largest cleaning contractors in the North of England is hiring

  13-12-2018 17:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Lees Premier Cleaning, a well-established cleaning company with headquarters in South Shields, is in the market to recruit a talented Business Development Manager
  
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• Gone in 50 seconds: Watch gem thieves' dramatic £300,000 jewellery heist in Newcastle's West End

  13-12-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sophisticated crime gang who staged frightening smash and grab robbery at Sunny's Jewellers in Arthur's Hill are convicted
  
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• 'Fiercely independent ' Penny wants to be able to ride a bike like every other child despite disabilities

  13-12-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The four-year-old from Newbiggin-By-The-Sea was born with Spina Bifada and needs a specialist trike to help her join in with her friends and family
  
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• Fears £250m could be slashed from Durham County Council's budget by 2020

  13-12-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Council bosses say the figures show the 'enormous scale' the council faces going forward
  
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• Lumley Castle to open an Escape Room and you may have to flee a ghost too

  13-12-2018 16:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Luxury County Durham hotel is to open an Escape Room in its cellar but those daring to try it might want to first read this story of the famous castle ghost
  
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• Appeal to trace £7m cocaine haul suspect Lee Hartness

  13-12-2018 16:51 via bbc.co.uk
  Officers in Dover found £7m-worth of drugs in a lorry trailer driven by the 47-year-old.
  
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• Manhunt launched for suspected £7m cocaine smuggler who has links to Newcastle

  13-12-2018 16:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Lorry driver Lee James Hartness was arrested after his vehicle was stopped by Border Force officers arriving at Dover from France on November 21, 2016
  
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• Mike Ashley: Debenhams snubbed my £40m lifeline

  13-12-2018 16:31 via bbc.co.uk
  Sports Direct's owner Mike Ashley has written a bluntly worded letter to the boss of Debenhams.
  
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• Wanted: Police looking for Nicholas Stoker who is believed to be in Sunderland

  13-12-2018 16:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Officers want to find Nicholas Stoker, 28, who is wanted  in connection with criminal damage offences and breach a restraining order
  
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• Sunderland rally organiser William Charlton 'not part of lynch mob'

  13-12-2018 16:07 via bbc.co.uk
  The 54-year-old is accused of inciting racial hatred in speeches referring to "immigrant rapists".
  
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• Top 10 favourite retro Christmas toys - how many of these do you remember unwrapping on the big day?

  13-12-2018 15:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Presents of Christmas past will jog a few memories as we unwrap the most popular retro toys from the 1960s to the 2000s
  
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• Headcount tops 300 at Thompsons of Prudhoe after revenues rise

  13-12-2018 15:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Demolition and haulage firm saw a small fall in operating profits as staffing costs rose
  
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• Santa and reindeer spread festive cheer to children facing Christmas in hospital

  13-12-2018 15:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Santa and one of his reindeer paid a visit to the Freeman Hospital to bring some Christmas cheer to youngsters with heart conditions
  
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• Plans to turn bookmakers into micropub approved amid anti-social behaviour fears

  13-12-2018 14:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gateshead Council has given the plans the green light, despite residents' fears it could increase noise in the village
  
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• The world's top 10 cool shopping areas revealed - and Whitley Bay leads the way

  13-12-2018 14:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Find out the reasons the North East seaside town has topped a list which includes Paris and Hamburg as well as the US, Russia and Canada
  
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• Mike Ashley offers Debenhams £40m - and is turned down

  13-12-2018 14:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United owner's Sports Direct is major shareholder in department store chain but his offer of help was rejected
  
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• Sunderland vs Bristol Rovers team selector: Freshen the side up after Walsall defeat?

  13-12-2018 14:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Pick your Sunderland team to play against Bristol Rovers in the League One clash on Saturday at the Stadium of Light
  
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• Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley still waiting for satisfactory conclusion to club sale

  13-12-2018 14:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle fans are desperate for news on a takeover but another week on since Mike Ashley's comments the wait goes on
  
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• Morrisons launch 1KG 'Too Good to Waste' fruit and vegetable box for just £1

  13-12-2018 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The one kilogram fruit and vegetable box sold at Morrisons will include produce at the end of their shelf life but still perfectly good to eat
  
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• Families 'furious' after festive drive-in cinema cancelled - as venue says it was never booked

  13-12-2018 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Moonlight Drive-In Cinema had been advertising 15 screenings of festive films including Elf and Home Alone between December 18 and Christmas Eve at Blaydon Rugby Club
  
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• Stewart Donald defends Sunderland ticket prices for the Newcastle United Checkatrade derby

  13-12-2018 13:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ticket prices have risen by four times as much as Sunderland's previous home game in the Checkatrade Trophy
  
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• Two hotels on Newcastle Quayside sold for £38m - and one hasn't even been built yet

  13-12-2018 13:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Travelodge and Melia Innside Hotels have been sold to wealth managers in Cirencester
  
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• Rafa Benitez assured transfer activity will be unaffected amidst takeover talk at Newcastle United

  13-12-2018 13:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Magpies are expected to back Rafa Benitez with two or three new signings still expected in January
  
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• Lynden Gooch and Aiden McGeady set to return, as Jack Ross admits they were missed in midweek

  13-12-2018 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Adam Matthews, Lynden Gooch, and Aiden McGeady are expected to be fit when Sunderland host Bristol Rovers this weekend
  
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• Steve Cotterill's Stadium of Light return looks to be off as Bristol Rovers appoint caretaker manager

  13-12-2018 12:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Bookmakers have suspended betting on Steve Cotterill taking charge of Bristol Rovers, but Graham Coughlan is set to be in charge against Sunderland
  
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• Could Steve Cotterill be set for Stadium of Light return as Bristol Rovers manager?

  13-12-2018 12:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Bookmakers have suspended betting on Steve Cotterill taking charge of Bristol Rovers, who travel to Sunderland at the weekend
  
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• The 'football' star from the North East heading to France on a loan deal

  13-12-2018 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A Roman shoe found at Vindolanda fort on Hadrian's Wall, which looks like a football boot, will form part of a new exhibition at French museum
  
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• Loved ones to say final goodbye to tragic Walker 'Romeo and Juliet' girlfriend Rachel Wiszniewska

  13-12-2018 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A funeral has been planned for the 36-year-old who was found dead alongside her new partner, Tony Lightburn, at his home in Walker
  
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• How Newcastle's Grey Street might have looked if 1960s plans had come to fruition

  13-12-2018 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A new project looks at how Newcastle and five other British cities might have looked
  
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• 118 student flats to be built at former Three Tuns Hotel in Durham city centre

  13-12-2018 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The hotel, on New Elvet, closed in 2013 and has been used by Durham University since
  
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• Prepare for heavy snow, ice and blizzards in the North East as Met Office issue yellow weather warning

  13-12-2018 11:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Forecasters have warned of the potential for 'heavy snow and blizzards' across northern England and Scotland
  
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