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• Calls for a second referendum step up as uncertainty surrounds Brexit

  27-02-2019 22:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  With Theresa May saying Brexit may be delayed, supporters of a second referendum demand the public have the final say
  
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• Theresa May urged to end deadlock over wonder-drug which could prolong four-year-old's life

  27-02-2019 22:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Four-year-old Harriet needs a drug called Orkambi which is not available in England
  
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• Seventh arrest over Newcastle van shooting

  27-02-2019 21:43 via bbc.co.uk
  A gunman opened fire on a van in Newcastle but no-one was hurt.
  
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• Man arrested after van shot at while waiting at traffic lights in Kingston Park

  27-02-2019 21:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  An attempted murder investigation was launched after the incident on Windsor Way on Friday morning
  
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• Burglars targeted volunteer-led Gateshead project - this was the community's inspiring response

  27-02-2019 21:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Gateshead community has rallied to raise almost £2,000 on behalf of the Gateway Studio Project on Gateshead's High Street
  
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• After fitting 100,000 bras, Sadie the Bra Lady is stepping away from the world of underwear

  27-02-2019 19:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  During her 50 years in the business, Sadie Ayton has measured celebrities such as Denise Welch and Lisa Tarbuck
  
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• Newcastle shooting trial jury retires to consider verdict on six men accused of firearms offences

  27-02-2019 19:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Michael Conroy, Darren Appleby, Jamie Moran, Kenneth Moran, Bailey Wilson and Sean Ree deny a series of offences after homes in Brunswick and Benwell were shot at
  
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• Martin Dubravka reveals message Rafa Benitez gave to him ahead of Newcastle's crucial Burnley clash

  27-02-2019 19:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United goalkeeper Martin Dubravka has registered back-to-back clean sheets for the Magpies after a testing period
  
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• Footage from the scene after young boy is knocked over by a bus in Gateshead

  27-02-2019 19:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The seven-year-old has been taken to the RVI with serious injuries following the collision in Birtley
  
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• £50-a-day Clean Air Zone charge could cause £140m damage to North East economy

  27-02-2019 19:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  A daily Clean Air Zone charge to enter Newcastle could have a devastating impact on the city's economy, according to grim predictions
  
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• Boxing champ Glenn Foot banned from keeping horses after his stallion developed maggot-infested wound

  27-02-2019 19:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Champion boxer Glenn Foot is banned from keeping horses after the cruel neglect
  
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• 'He had his whole life ahead of him': Charlotte Crosby's emotional tribute after death of Sunderland teen Connor Brown

  27-02-2019 19:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The former Geordie Shore star met the 18-year-old on a night out just a few months before his death on Sunday, February 24
  
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• Gibside's Route to Relaxation trail

  27-02-2019 18:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  If life's stresses are getting on top of you then this sensory meander through the National Trust estate could soothe all ills
  
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• 'Primark Bring Your Own Bag Day' event catches out excited shoppers

  27-02-2019 18:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Primark Bring Your Own Bag Day tells shoppers they can take a bag into any Primark and fill it up for just £25
  
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• Show about Manchester bombing victim Martyn Hett coming to Newcastle

  27-02-2019 18:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Martyn lost his life in the Manchester Arena terrorist attack in May 2017 and the Be More Martyn play celebrates his life
  
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• Boy, 7, seriously injured after being hit by a bus in Gateshead

  27-02-2019 18:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The young boy and an adult were taken to the RVI following the collision in Birtley on Wednesday afternoon
  
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• Jordan Pickford's fiancée Megan Davison reveals adorable first picture of their newborn baby

  27-02-2019 18:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The England goalkeeper and his childhood sweetheart welcomed their first child last week
  
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• Whitley Bay Classic Car Show announces its 2019 dates and here's how owners can take part

  27-02-2019 18:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Annual coastal treat will be back with another range of vintage vehicles and owners wanting to show off their classics can register now
  
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• Sunderland bowling alley closes its doors as part of MFA Bowl collapse

  27-02-2019 17:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  The news comes follows on from Star Bowl's closure in North Shields
  
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• Iceland launch huge cleaning product sale inspired by popularity of Mrs Hinch must-haves

  27-02-2019 17:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Iceland are slashing the price of loads of cleaning items after a soar in sales of Mrs Hinch must-haves
  
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• Operation Shelter victims still living in fear of grooming gangs, says charity boss

  27-02-2019 17:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  One year after report was published into the Newcastle sex exploitation scandal, Laura Seebohm lifts lid on the ongoing trauma the abused women and girls are still suffering
  
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• East Boldon man jailed for £115k theft from mother-in-law

  27-02-2019 17:49 via bbc.co.uk
  Ian Downs stole the cash from his mother-in-law for eight years after she developed dementia.
  
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• New micropub to open in Newcastle city centre - with a decidedly odd name

  27-02-2019 17:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  D.E.A.D is the latest venue to come from the Whitley Bay brewing business Black Storm Brewery
  
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• See inside the Newcastle home starring in new series of A House Through Time

  27-02-2019 17:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Hear what David Olusoga has to say about the hidden history of a Newcastle house which is the focus of an upcoming series
  
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• Grant Leadbitter and Lee Cattermole can power Sunderland's promotion bid

  27-02-2019 17:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Sunderland have an embarrassment of riches in midfield but Grant Leadbitter and Lee Cattermole are proving to be the ideal pairing
  
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• Several moorland fires break out on County Durham North Pennines but fire service say it's 'controlled'

  27-02-2019 17:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The fire service has confirmed that the fires are not an emergency and they are not attending the scene
  
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• 'It is not easy for Jonjo': Rafa Benitez on why Shelvey is struggling to even make Newcastle's squad

  27-02-2019 17:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United midfielder Jonjo Shelvey has been left out of the Magpies' matchday squads for wins over Huddersfield Town and Burnley
  
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• Is Sunderland vs Plymouth on TV, what time is kick-off and who is in the teams?

  27-02-2019 17:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  The Black Cats welcome the Pilgrims to the Stadium of Light on Saturday - here is how you can follow it live
  
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• Mapped: The worst places for air pollution in Newcastle and the North East

  27-02-2019 16:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  North East streets with the worst air pollution have been named and shamed by an environmental group
  
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• Business Secretary Greg Clark told lack of transparency over Nissan's Brexit grant 'must never be repeated'

  27-02-2019 16:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Influential Commons Treasury Committee criticises the Business Secretary over his reluctance to reveal what the Government offered Nissan
  
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• Northumberland firm Osbit develops underwater plough

  27-02-2019 16:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Scion 240 will be able to excavate trenches and bury cables
  
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• Digital expert gets visiting professor role at Newcastle University Business School

  27-02-2019 16:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Herb Kim is the 17th David Goldman visiting professor at the Business School
  
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• Jet2 coming to Newcastle to give Geordies a chance to jet off on a private party plane to Majorca

  27-02-2019 16:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jet2 are arriving in Newcastle with a competition to win your own VIP aircraft with 
  99 
  friends and family onboard
  
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• Watch the dancers who drew a crowd on Northumberland Street with Bruno Mars routine

  27-02-2019 16:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The dancers attracted plenty of interest in Newcastle city centre as the sun shone on Tuesday
  
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• Devoted sister saved her brother's life after 'stomach bug' turned out to be leukaemia

  27-02-2019 16:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Joe Hardman, 19, was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukaemia in October 2017 after a visit to A&E
  
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• Former Newcastle manager Glenn Roeder defends Mike Ashley's ownership of the club

  27-02-2019 16:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Roeder managed the club in the UEFA Cup but has defended the Magpies owner while appearing on TalkSPORT
  
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• Helping youngsters get the best start in life is a key theme of Northumberland's Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy

  27-02-2019 16:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  A Health and Social Care Committee report emphasises how the first 1,000 days of life, from conception to age two, 'is a critical phase'
  
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• Plans for 60 homes in Northumberland changed - but not everybody is happy

  27-02-2019 16:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  A new roundabout is now being proposed on the A1068 to serve new houses
  
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• Have the chances of Rafa staying improved? Will transfers be affected by Newcastle's system? NUFC Q&A

  27-02-2019 16:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United Writer Chris Waugh conducted a Q&A on our Chronicle Live NUFC live blog on Wednesday afternoon, answering readers' queries
  
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• Luke O'Nien on his Sunderland team-mates - Worst dress sense, biggest joker and more

  27-02-2019 16:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Luke O'Nien answered questions on his Sunderland team-mates after being voted January Player of the Month at the club
  
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• Former Leeds man shares bizarre reason investor snubbed Newcastle United opening

  27-02-2019 16:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United were put up for sale in October 2017 but completing a deal has been problematic.
  
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• Newcastle United fan gallery: Magpies fans enjoy Burnley win

  27-02-2019 16:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United fans turned out in force to watch the Magpies defeat Burnley to move up to 13th in the Premier League
  
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• Two real-life Grinches caught on camera swiping Christmas presents from under tree at hair salon

  27-02-2019 15:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Burglars William Trotter and Colin Pearson showed little festive spirit as they kicked their way into the salon two days before Christmas
  
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• Another rare bird of prey from North East goes missing in suspicious circumstances

  27-02-2019 15:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Vulcan was one of 11 hen harriers to fledge from Northumberland nests last year, but has become the second to vanish without trace
  
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• Sean Longstaff's ex-manager at Blackpool believes there is even more to come from him at Newcastle

  27-02-2019 15:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Longstaff has won praise for his performances in the Newcastle United first team and Bowyer has been left delighted by his progress
  
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• Rafa Benitez's Newcastle United squad of characters and quality can grow into the real deal

  27-02-2019 14:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Newcastle United's recent good form hints at the potential of this Magpies, they can't be allowed to let it go to waste
  
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• Pete Doherty to headline Lindisfarne Festival 2019 and here's an idea of what to expect

  27-02-2019 14:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Libertines frontman is to head Northumberland's summer festival with his new band and here's their debut song
  
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• Atlanta United fans are loving Miguel Almiron's exciting start to life at Newcastle

  27-02-2019 14:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Almiron has impressed the St James' Park crowd this week with two impressive outings in the Premier League
  
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• Stabbing victim fighting for life in hospital after alleged attack in Walker street

  27-02-2019 14:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police have cordoned off an area of grass behind Chatsworth Gardens in Walker after the alleged stabbing
  
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• Newcastle escape room Never Give Up's new Dungeon challenge is only for the bravest of visitors

  27-02-2019 13:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Doctor Fitzakerley's Dungeon challenge looks rather frightening but has proved a big hit with Geordies
  
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