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• Police launch appeal to trace missing teenager Jack Dixon-Young

  15-06-2020 22:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 18-year-old was last seen on Saturday and police are urging anyone with information of his whereabouts to call 101
  
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• Missing Consett teenager Jack Dixon-Young found safe and well

  15-06-2020 22:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 18-year-old was last seen on Saturday and police were concerned for his welfare
  
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• Man arrested after 400 cannabis plants found in Durham home

  15-06-2020 22:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Durham Constabulary forced entry into a home on Commercial Street, Ferryhill, on Friday
  
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• Schoolgirl accused of attacking police officer who tackled underage drinkers

  15-06-2020 21:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 15-year-old girl has been charged for assaulting a police officer who approached a group of youths in the Charlaw Terrace area of Sacriston
  
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• Great North Run charities suffer huge blow with cancellation of half marathon

  15-06-2020 21:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Charities react to news of loss of main income stream
  
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• Freddie Woodman signals his plans for next season

  15-06-2020 21:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United goalkeeper Freddie Woodman has a decision to make as he heads into final 12 months of his contract
  
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• Tyneside Cinema to consult 111 staff over 'unavoidable' job cuts

  15-06-2020 21:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle cinema faces a "heartbreaking reality" as it fights to secure future after losing a six-figure sum during lockdown
  
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• Wear face coverings whenever you're close to others, says government

  15-06-2020 20:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The law says you must wear a face covering on public transport but Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab urges people to wear them more often
  
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• New match rules for Newcastle players and staff

  15-06-2020 20:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  New measures have been introduced to make sure the stadium is safe
  
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• Councillor urges action over derelict church after second fire hits site

  15-06-2020 20:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The disused Trinity United Reform Church caught fire for the second time in three years on Sunday
  
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• Set For Life results: Winning lottery numbers for Monday June 15

  15-06-2020 20:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We'll bring you the winning National Lottery Set For Life numbers for Monday June 15 - live breaking updates and results below
  
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• Spain reveals when Brits will finally be able to visit on holiday

  15-06-2020 19:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Spanish government has announced plans to ease its travel borders this weekend in a bid to encourage tourism to the country
  
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• Contractor appointed to build £70m Gosforth Metro depot

  15-06-2020 19:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  New depot on site of current 1923 is part of the £362m for a new Metro fleet
  
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• NUFC takeover: New figure emerges as report states decision timeline

  15-06-2020 19:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Newcastle United takeover is building towards a decision as a report names another middle man involved in the deal
  
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• How the Metro looked as face coverings become compulsory on public transport

  15-06-2020 19:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Metro customer services director, Huw Lewis, estimated that around 95% of passengers on the system had their faces covered
  
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• Woman caught with 130,000 cigarettes and 10 kilos of tobacco at ferry terminal

  15-06-2020 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Karolina Sobieraj had been visiting her homeland of Poland when she agreed to smuggle the large number of cigarettes by having them hidden in various parts of her Skoda
  
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• Call for more BAME statues and paintings in Parliament

  15-06-2020 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle MP Chi Onwurah says the House of Commons does not feel welcoming to people from a BAME background
  
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• Three teenagers arrested following armed robbery

  15-06-2020 18:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police have said two boys, aged 13 and 16, were arrested on suspicion of robbery following an incident at Clinton Stores, East Herrington, while a 14-year-old was also held
  
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• MPs want guarantee that Durham's statues of war heroes won't be torn down

  15-06-2020 18:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dehenna Davison, Richard Holden and Paul Howell respond after Durham County Council says it is reviewing every statue in the county
  
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• Newcastle's poor areas worst hit by Covid care home deaths - report reveals

  15-06-2020 18:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Figures compiled by public health bosses show that care homes in Blakelaw and Byker have recorded the highest numbers of deaths caused by the pandemic
  
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• Six arrested as officers seize phones and drugs in South Shields crime crackdown

  15-06-2020 18:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A dozen properties were raided by officers over the weekend as part of a crackdown on serious and organised crime in the area
  
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• What happened with Chantelle & Preston after Celebrity Big Brother

  15-06-2020 18:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Celebrity Big Brother couple Chantelle and Preston gave Big Brother one of its biggest love stories in 2006
  
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• Three people arrested after man stabbed in Newcastle city centre

  15-06-2020 18:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Two men and a woman have been arrested after a 22-year-old man was found with stab wounds
  
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• ITV2 reveal how long Love Island Australia will be on this summer

  15-06-2020 17:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Love Island Australia starts on ITV2 this week in place of the UK version which isn't happening because of coronavirus
  
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• How long Love Island Australia will be on ITV2 this summer

  15-06-2020 17:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Love Island Australia starts on ITV2 this week in place of the UK version which isn't happening because of coronavirus
  
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• Charlotte Crosby reveals why the Geordie Shore lads made more money

  15-06-2020 17:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Charlotte Crosby has made the revelation after unearthing some old pictures of her time on Geordie Shore
  
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• London protests: Two men admit attacking police officers

  15-06-2020 17:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  One of the men was a backpacker who had been due to fly out of the country that evening.
  
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• Police horse Peroni pictured recovering from protest injuries in his stable

  15-06-2020 17:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Four-legged crime fighter among three police horses and two dogs to be injured when ugly scenes erupted near Grey's Monument
  
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• Brendan Foster hoping for virtual event following Great North Run cancellation

  15-06-2020 17:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Following the cancellation of the Great North Run, Brendan Foster is hoping to mark it with a virtual challenge
  
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• Abuse and hate speech - how we're cleaning up the comments on ChronicleLive

  15-06-2020 17:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  After a shocking weekend of violence and shameful scenes in Newcastle, here's what we're doing to tackle hate speech online and on social media
  
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• 100,000 in the North East expected to ditch public transport for their cars

  15-06-2020 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A steep fall in the number of people using public transport could set travel initiatives back ‘decade’, bosses have warned.
  
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• Josh Scowen to stay at Sunderland, despite exit clause

  15-06-2020 16:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sunderland midfielder Josh Scowen will remain on Wearside for another season
  
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• Denise Welch left horrified by 'thugs' at protest in Newcastle

  15-06-2020 16:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Speaking on Loose Women, Denise said she was horrified by images she saw of the protest in Newcastle on Saturday
  
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• Nick Forbes condemns 'sickening' Grey's Monument violence

  15-06-2020 16:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle's council leader said he was “filled with sadness and anger” following ugly clashes at Grey's Monument on Saturday, which saw 13 people arrested
  
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• Passionate People, Passionate Places: Wallington is my second home

  15-06-2020 16:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  In the latest of our Passionate People, Passionate Places series on writers’ favourite parts of the North East, Coreena Ford outlines her love for Wallington
  
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• Thousands flock to shops as traders reopen their doors for first time in months

  15-06-2020 16:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Changes have been made to ensure government guidelines are followed and shoppers and traders are kept safe.
  
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• Huge queues as thousands return to Newcastle city centre shops

  15-06-2020 16:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Non-essential shops have been allowed to open for the first time since March as the government starts to lift lockdown rules
  
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• Refund info for Great North 5K, Junior Great North Run and Mini Great North Run

  15-06-2020 16:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Great North Run 2020 has been cancelled, including its children's and 5K races
  
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• One more Covid-19 hospital death recorded in the North East

  15-06-2020 15:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It comes as as the UK's death toll rose by 32 - the second lowest increase since the lockdown began
  
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• Sunderland fear Bali Mumba becoming the next Josh Maja

  15-06-2020 15:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sunderland were caught out when Josh Maja left 18 months ago, and they are determined to avoid a repeat
  
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• This is what Chantelle Houghton did after Celebrity Big Brother

  15-06-2020 15:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Chantelle's appearance on Celebrity Big Brother is back on TV in Big Brother's Best Shows Ever on E4
  
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• Substitutes, face masks and ball boys - changes Newcastle can expect during Premier League restart

  15-06-2020 15:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 2019/20 season will get back underway this week after a three-month break
  
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• Customers abuse McDonald's staff and block drive-thru over £25 spending limit

  15-06-2020 15:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police are now appealing for information after the incident at McDonald's in Newton Aycliffe on June 2
  
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• Huge Primark queues in Newcastle, the Metrocentre and Sunderland as shops reopen

  15-06-2020 14:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Shoppers hit the streets as non-essential stores across England reopened for the first time since the coronavirus lockdown
  
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• The two players returning for Sheffield United ahead of Newcastle visit

  15-06-2020 14:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Magpies get their campaign back under way against the Blades on Sunday
  
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• ITV2's 'new' show Love Island Australia is actually a repeat

  15-06-2020 14:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Love Island Australia begins on ITV2 on Monday night but it has actually been on before
  
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• Dementia sufferer, 89, targeted by 101 separate scams - fleecing her of savings

  15-06-2020 14:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Mary Khamis, 89, was targeted by scammers claiming to be charities, running prize draws or catalogues, or selling medication and bogus roofers
  
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• Suspected thief caught after police chased him through back gardens in Newcastle

  15-06-2020 14:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 22-year-old has now been charged with a string of offences including burglary
  
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• Dementia scam victim gave thousands away

  15-06-2020 14:21 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Mary Khamis's family found she was giving money to more than 100 scam organisations.
  
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• 'Now is not the time to be complacent': Warning to shoppers as stores reopen

  15-06-2020 14:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Wendy Burke, North Tyneside’s director of public health, warned the threat of coronavirus has not gone away
  
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