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• Sister of tragic Alnwick cyclist Eilidh Cairns still fighting for safer roads 10 years on

  04-02-2019 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Kate Cairns says she will not give up until there are no more dangerous lorries on the roads
  
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• Organised crime gangs 'feud' saw houses shot at as two factions allegedly clashed, court hears

  04-02-2019 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Six men are standing trial at Newcastle Crown Court accused of firearms offences after shootings in Brunswick and Benwell
  
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• Nissan must reapply for £61m Government grants after scrapping plans to build X-Trail in Sunderland

  04-02-2019 20:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Nissan threatened with the loss of a massive Government grant after scrapping plans to build the X-Trail in Sunderland
  
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• Women put hair in Sunderland pub pizza for refund

  04-02-2019 20:01 via bbc.co.uk
  The women got a refund, but CCTV footage later showed they put their own hair in the food.
  
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• Heartbreak as two kittens were dumped in a bin on Gateshead street

  04-02-2019 19:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The ginger male and grey female are at an RSPCA Animal Centre after being rescued from the bottom of an industrial bin
  
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• Nissan £60m in doubt after investment U-turn

  04-02-2019 19:01 via bbc.co.uk
  The cash depended on now-abandoned plans to make the X-Trail model in the UK.
  
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• Violent thug jailed after slicing man's throat and causing six-inch wound in vicious Sunderland attack

  04-02-2019 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Daniel Sayers' victim had to undergo life-saving surgery after his windpipe and neck muscles were laid bare following the savage attack
  
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• Rafa Benitez's former assistant reveals what he needs at Newcastle United

  04-02-2019 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle Utd boss Rafa Benitez has just a few months left on his contract and Fabio Pecchia has spoken about what the club need to do next.
  
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• Newcastle MP Catherine McKinnell on why Labour still has problem with anti-Semitism

  04-02-2019 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Catherine McKinnell explains why she is demanding an explanation from Jeremy Corbyn over the failure to fight anti-Semitism
  
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• Family faces dilemma over wonder drug which could prolong daughter's life

  04-02-2019 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Harriet Corr, four, was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis at just five days old, and the family believe Orkambi would help her achieve a 'normal life'.
  
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• Dad tells of unbearable grief as daughter takes own life after cryptic WhatsApp message

  04-02-2019 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sophie Airey, aged 29, took her own life just days before Christmas, leaving her family's world 'shattered'
  
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• Killing Eve series two - what can we expect from the new storyline?

  04-02-2019 18:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It seems Killing Eve fans won't be disappointed by the follow-up to the thriller as the new story won't leave any gap in the action
  
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• Take a look round Cream Curls dessert parlour as it opens in Newcastle

  04-02-2019 18:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The fourth Cream Curls parlour in nine months, the Newcastle branch gets its official opening on Tuesday
  
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• Luxury flats to be built on site of former girls' school in Jesmond

  04-02-2019 18:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gateshead firm Tolent will build retirement flats at Eskdale Terrace
  
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• Parents of missing Libby Squire, 21, fight back tears during police appeal

  04-02-2019 18:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Russell and Lisa Squire shared the 'heartbreak' that the family is experiencing
  
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• UEFA Nations League: When is it, where is it - and how do I get tickets?

  04-02-2019 18:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  ngland will be in UEFA Nations League Finals action in the summer - here's how you can get tickets
  
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• Finance firm criticised for 'single shaming' with Valentine's Day ad campaign

  04-02-2019 17:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The posters cited data showing more than 12,000 people ordered a single takeaway on Valentine's Day
  
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• How to swing into action and save 15% at Go Ape this February half-term

  04-02-2019 17:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Adventure's in the air as Go Ape! invites customers to enjoy a cut-price day out and some treetop activities during the school holiday
  
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• Newcastle United news and transfers RECAP Miguel Almiron waits on work permit as Rafa Benitez's former assistant speaks out

  04-02-2019 17:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Welcome to our Newcastle United live blog as the Magpies move on from a testing transfer window
  
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• Newcastle United news and transfers LIVE - Miguel Almiron waits on work permit and Rafa Benitez handed injury boost

  04-02-2019 17:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Welcome to our Newcastle United live blog as the Magpies move on from a testing transfer window
  
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• 33 men arrested in West Yorkshire child sexual exploitation probe

  04-02-2019 17:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The arrests were part of an ongoing operation in West Yorkshire
  
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• Woman knocked down by car on Shields Road in Byker taken to hospital

  04-02-2019 17:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Shields Road in Byker was partially blocked while emergency services were called to the scene of a collision involving a pedestrian
  
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• Nissan's X-Trail cancellation: is Brexit to blame and what does it mean for the North East?

  04-02-2019 17:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  What led Nissan to move production of its SUV away from Sunderland? We examine the issues
  
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• British skiers feared dead after avalanche in Italy

  04-02-2019 17:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The bodies of three people have been discovered
  
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• Nissan was promised £80m in much discussed Government letter

  04-02-2019 17:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Government letter to Nissan came six days before announcement on producing models at Sunderland
  
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• Last orders? Struggling Newcastle pub to close as housing plan moves step forward

  04-02-2019 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Owners of the Willow Lodge in Walkergate say the venue is 'no longer viable'
  
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• Isaac Hayden pledges his commitment to Newcastle United as he opens up on 'difficult' January window

  04-02-2019 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United midfielder Isaac Hayden handed in a transfer request during the summer and wanted to leave the club last month, too
  
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• Chinese New Year: You can now enjoy delicious dishes without the calories using these healthy recipes

  04-02-2019 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Looking for a healthier alternative to try this Chinese New Year? Here are some recipes
  
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• Mum and daughter hit by car at 'dangerous' junction where council shelved plans for safety measures

  04-02-2019 16:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sally Watson and her daughter were knocked off their bikes in a 'terrifying' experience
  
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• National Trust's half-term events in the North East invite families to get messy and muddy

  04-02-2019 16:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Mud glorious mud - from plodging to mud pies, here's how to make a real mess of your February half-term holiday plans
  
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• Welsh dragon prompts police road warning

  04-02-2019 16:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The wooden carving has proved almost too popular with local drivers
  
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• Take a look around the luxury apartments billed as Newcastle's 'most Instagrammable' address

  04-02-2019 16:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The luxury apartments  in Newcastle city centre look very impressive and even come with their own gym
  
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• Pensioner dies after being found unconscious on Consett street

  04-02-2019 16:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Paramedics were called to Queen's Road in Consett at around 7.30am on Sunday
  
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• Busted announce O2 Academy Newcastle gig after release of new album Half Way There

  04-02-2019 16:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Busted - Matt, James and Charlie - will be back in Newcastle hot on the heels of the release of new album Half Way There
  
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• New law will give tenants the right to sue landlords over 'unfit' homes

  04-02-2019 16:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A new law will come into force in March that will grant tenants increased powers
  
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• Is Oxford vs Sunderland on TV, what time is kick-off and who is in the teams?

  04-02-2019 15:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Sunderland make the journey south to Oxford on Saturday looking to maintain their push for automatic promotion in League One - here is how you can follow it live
  
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• Newcastle shootings trial LIVE: Houses in Benwell and Brunswick shot at in alleged gang 'feud'

  04-02-2019 15:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Darren Appleby, Jamie Moran, Michael Conroy, Kenneth Moran, Bailey Wilson and Sean Ree all deny a series of firearms offences
  
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• Crime prediction software 'adopted by 14 UK police forces'

  04-02-2019 15:34 via bbc.co.uk
  Liberty says at least 14 forces have used or intend to use crime-prediction software.
  
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• Downing Street rules out early election after rumours spark anger from Conservative MPs

  04-02-2019 15:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumberland MP Anne-Marie Trevelyan was among Conservative MPs demanding assurances there will be no general election in June
  
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• Anger at benefits chiefs who ruled starving six-stone man was 'fit for work'

  04-02-2019 15:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Stephen Smith could barely stand, let alone work
  
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• Chris Harris: Newcastle Falcons and Scotland centre signs new deal

  04-02-2019 14:42 via bbc.co.uk
  Centre Chris Harris signs a new two-year deal with Newcastle, two days after scoring his first Scotland try.
  
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• Locked up around the UK in January: An MP, a hidden camera pervert and a contract killer

  04-02-2019 14:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Some of the prison sentences around the UK in January 2019 that caught national attention
  
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• What Mike Ashley and Rafa's differing views on Newcastle's January window mean for Benitez's future

  04-02-2019 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley agreed to break the Magpies' transfer record for Miguel Almiron, but Rafa Benitez is yet to sign a new contract
  
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• See man's incredible 25-year collection of 5,000 weird and wonderful toys

  04-02-2019 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A mammoth collection of 5,000 toys are set to be sold at Newcastle auctioneer's Anderson and Garland
  
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• The Ladyboys of Bangkok reveal when they'll be back in Newcastle with their new show

  04-02-2019 13:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A big hit every time they perform in Newcastle, The Ladyboys of Bangkok will soon be back
  
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• What's brewing this Chinese New Year in Newcastle? Here's where to enjoy a traditional Chinese tea ceremony

  04-02-2019 13:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  City restaurant is planning to host a traditional Chinese tea menu and ceremony as part of Chinese New Year celebrations
  
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• Huge Clubland party coming to the North East with DJ Sammy, N-Trance and Sweet Female Attitude

  04-02-2019 12:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The likes of DJ Sammy, N-Trance and Sweet Female Attitude are on the bill for the Clubland Easter event
  
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• Newcastle United loan watch: Dwight Gayle among the goals as four Magpies make debuts

  04-02-2019 12:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  12 Newcastle players are currently away from the club on a temporary basis - here is how they got on this week
  
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• EU-Japan trade deal is 'very serious' threat to Nissan in Sunderland, business leader warns

  04-02-2019 12:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The UK will benefit from the trade deal for the next 53 days but not after Brexit
  
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• North East company director who engineered £5,900,000 in tax fraud has been jailed

  04-02-2019 12:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Stanley Miller, of South Grange, Ryton, was caught following a routine VAT visit by officers from HM Revenue and Customs
  
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