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• Labour MP Sharon Hodgson urges Theresa May to block no-deal Brexit after shock Nissan announcement

  06-02-2019 22:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Washington and Sunderland West MP has made an appeal to Theresa May in light of Nissan's decision
  
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• This 'absolutely lethal' sawn-off rifle was allegedly used in gangland shooting feud, court hears

  06-02-2019 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Kenneth Moran, Michael Conroy, Darren Appleby, Jamie Moran, Sean Ree and Bailey Wilson deny a series of firearms offences after shootings in Benwell and Brunswick
  
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• Council grants permission for extra parking spaces at HQ - six months after they were created

  06-02-2019 20:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumberland County Council says it needed the extra parking spaces after work started on a new school
  
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• Northern rail: Strikes halted by 'breakthrough'

  06-02-2019 20:46 via bbc.co.uk
  The RMT union said Northern rail had offered a guarantee of a conductor on all trains.
  
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• LOTTO results: Tonight's winning lottery numbers for £5.1m draw and Thunderball

  06-02-2019 20:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Tonight's winning National Lottery numbers and Thunderball are below along with the Lotto Millionaire Raffle code - live breaking updates below
  
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• Is Kenyon still interested in a Newcastle takeover? Will Ashley spend more to keep Benitez? NUFC Q&A

  06-02-2019 20:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United may have had an uplifting end to the January transfer window, but there are still plenty of key issues the club must address
  
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• Murder accused stopped thieves stealing motorbikes from alleged victim before killing him, court hears

  06-02-2019 19:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Richard Lee denies killing Ryan Thompson in Sacriston and is standing trial at Newcastle Crown Court
  
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• This is why emergency services were seen on the Shields Ferry on Wednesday

  06-02-2019 19:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Emergency services and actors were involved in a large scale exercise designed to test the response to a collision involving the Shields Ferry and another boat
  
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• George Formby fan hid '£19,000 ukuleles' from wife

  06-02-2019 19:02 via bbc.co.uk
  Super-fan George Johnson kept his collection of Formby memorabilia hidden from his wife for years.
  
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• What's happened to Kenedy? And what does Almiron's arrival mean for Brazilian's Newcastle future?

  06-02-2019 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United re-signed Kenedy last summer amid much fanfare, but the Brazilian has been desperately short of form this season
  
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• The North East's drug crime hotspots have been revealed - is your street on the list?

  06-02-2019 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  New figures reveal streets across the region where police have recorded possession, dealing and other offences involving illegal substances
  
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• Take a look inside new Spanish City micropub The Split Chimp in Whitley Bay

  06-02-2019 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Split Chimp, based at the iconic Spanish City Dome, is now open to the public and offers a range of cask ales, keg beers, wines, gins and spirits
  
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• Plans to revamp Sunderland's historic Minster Quarter moves step closer

  06-02-2019 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The park, at the south of Sunderland minster, is part of the Bishopwearmouth Townscape Heritage Scheme
  
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• Miguel Almiron trains with his Newcastle United team-mates for the first time

  06-02-2019 18:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle Utd players welcomed record signing Miguel Almiron to Benton for his first training session on Wednesday.
  
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• See rehearsals for Newcastle's Chinese New Year parade which promises to be spectacular

  06-02-2019 18:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A behind-the-scenes peek at final rehearsals before Sunday's celebrations show fan dancers, drummers and dragons in colourful action
  
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• Rolling rail strikes called off after Northern cave to RMT's demands

  06-02-2019 18:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  RMT staff have walked out 47 times over the issue of guards and trains and more strikes were planned but the union say a "major breakthrough" has been reached in talks
  
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• Where to live if you're young: Local areas ranked for under-26s

  06-02-2019 18:13 via bbc.co.uk
  BBC News looks at 11 variables including mental health services, cost of rent and unemployment.
  
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• When are the Brit Awards 2019? Music stars get set for huge annual event

  06-02-2019 18:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Brit Awards 2019 aren't too far away now with Jack Whitehall on hosting duty
  
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• Dog walker fell through ice trying to reach pet on frozen Seaton Burn pond

  06-02-2019 18:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Firefighters were called out to Big Waters in Seaton Burn where a woman and her dog fell through the ice on Wednesday
  
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• Could your HR team win big at the 2019 CIPD North East of England HR&D Awards?

  06-02-2019 18:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The awards will be held June 20 at the Newcastle Eagles Community Arena
  
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• Newcastle United news and transfers RECAP: Rafa Benitez 'plans' Spain trip as Miguel Almiron meets team-mates

  06-02-2019 17:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle Utd players are back at the club's training ground to prepare for the game vs Wolves and meet Miguel Almiron for the first time.
  
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• Nissan X-Trail blow: Greg Clark responds to claims carmakers were 'bribed' to keep factories open in UK

  06-02-2019 17:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Business Secretary says it's always been Government policy to support the car industry and insists there are no secret deals
  
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• Former Newcastle DPD worker put on old uniform to sneak into another depot to steal packages

  06-02-2019 17:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Josh Rooney walked in, had a snoop around, and then took his pick of some packages to steal
  
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• This is why you will see rainbow roses being sold at Morrisons

  06-02-2019 17:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Flower power
  
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• Pandora launches clearance sale of up to 80% off plus charms starting at just £5

  06-02-2019 17:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Valentine's Day shoppers are set to love the likes of a £5 heart charm which is among the the luxury jewellery brand's current bargains
  
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• British Kebab Awards shortlist brings nominations for three Newcastle restaurants

  06-02-2019 17:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The British Kebab Awards 2019 have announced their shortlist and it makes great reading for three Tyneside restaurants
  
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• Trouble sleeping? Here are IKEA's top tips to help you get a good night's sleep

  06-02-2019 17:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  How comfortable you are at night, what temperature your body is at and how much light​ gets into your bedroom are just some of the factors that play a part in how well you sleep
  
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• Shay Given reflects on Newcastle's memorable win over Barcelona and his Magpies exit

  06-02-2019 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Given offered his reflections on his Newcastle career while appearing on SkyBet's 'Retrospective' show
  
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• Inspiring story of woman diagnosed with 'triple negative' breast cancer and how she's helping others

  06-02-2019 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Clare Hodgson, of Consett, has set up a support group for people fighting breast cancer in the Derwentside area
  
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• Councillor labelled 'unprofessional' after questioning council boss's new role

  06-02-2019 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Rothbury councillor's concerns over Daljit Lally have been dismissed as 'misleading' and 'unprofessional' by the council's leader
  
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• Chris Dobey on how Premier League darts bow is the 'next best thing' to playing at St James' Park

  06-02-2019 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Huge Newcastle fan Dobey will make his Premier League darts debut at Newcastle's Utilita Arena on Thursday evening
  
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• EU leader's 'special place in hell' Brexit remark prompts outrage

  06-02-2019 16:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Donald Tusk made the controversial comments during a press conference
  
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• No more plastic: How Durham councillors are planning to reduce single-use plastics

  06-02-2019 16:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Durham County Council has been looking at ways to reduce waste
  
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• Rum & Reggae Festival to bring a huge Caribbean carnival to Newcastle

  06-02-2019 16:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It proved a massive hit last year and the Rum & Reggae Festival is coming back to Newcastle this summer
  
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• Firm guilty of selling 'toxic' fat-burning tablets DNP

  06-02-2019 16:21 via bbc.co.uk
  The DNP pills, which could cause serious side effects, were shipped to customers around the world.
  
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• Second man arrested after alleged robbery at Heron Foods shop in Gateshead

  06-02-2019 15:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police are questioning two men about the alleged robbery in Gateshead town centre on Tuesday afternoon
  
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• Newcastle Instagrammers meet for city photowalk

  06-02-2019 15:19 via bbc.co.uk
  It was a chance to socialise while taking photos of Newcastle and sharing tips.
  
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• Tickets on sale for legendary Manchester club Sankeys night at Newcastle's Boiler Shop

  06-02-2019 15:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Boiler Shop is hosting a 12-hour Sankeys party in April, and tickets are already selling well
  
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• Metrocentre's Yellow Car Park to get its own Love Lock Wall in time for Valentine's Day

  06-02-2019 15:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It's been the unlikely scene of a number of proposals and now intu Metrocentre's Yellow Mall car park is getting a Love Lock Wall
  
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• Newcastle United news and transfers LIVE: Shay Given sends message to Mike Ashley and players meet Miguel Almiron

  06-02-2019 14:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle Utd players are back at the club's training ground to prepare for the game vs Wolves and meet Miguel Almiron for the first time.
  
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• Bournemouth fan who threw pie onto pitch during Chelsea game faces football ban

  06-02-2019 14:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Incident took place during the Carabao Cup quarter-final
  
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• New Virgin Money owner increases savings targets by £30m

  06-02-2019 14:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  CYBG says it is not looking to increase the 1,500 job losses it identified when it took over the Newcastle bank last year
  
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• See Newcastle Cineworld's refurbishment ahead of the launch of the North East's first ScreenX

  06-02-2019 14:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We reveal the major revamp of The Gate cinema which includes a high-tech screen with 270-degree viewing and a Starbucks cafe
  
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• Heworth Grange School teachers to strike over pupil behaviour

  06-02-2019 14:13 via bbc.co.uk
  A union says there has been a "history of issues" relating to behaviour at the school in Gateshead.
  
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• Large-scale cannabis farm exposed by suspicious member of the public in Sunderland

  06-02-2019 14:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police were alerted to the drugs after someone spotted people leaving the address wearing balaclavas and reported it
  
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• 200 secret internet terms teenagers use - and parents need to know

  06-02-2019 14:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Do you know what P999 means?
  
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• Woman forced to sell shop after armed raid by robber who bought an Armani tracksuit two hours later

  06-02-2019 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Arrogant Stephen Robertson made off with £12,000 in the hold-up before buying an Armani outfit and matching trainers on the same day
  
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• Newcastle's Alice in Wonderland themed bar is throwing a Mad Hatter's Tea Party

  06-02-2019 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle's own Alice in Wonderland bar Those Who Know is hosting a Mad Hatter's Tea Party
  
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• It took doctors three days to pick glass out of HGV driver's body after horror crash

  06-02-2019 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Robert Hogg, 46, suffered a coughing fit behind the wheel when he collided with another lorry on the Northumberland road
  
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• EU threatens to take the Government to court over sewage being pumped into the sea off North East beach

  06-02-2019 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Government stands accused of failing to comply with a European order about waste water treatment thanks to a Whitburn campaigner who raised concerns about sewage at the South Tyneside beach
  
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