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• Boris Johnson's £350m pledge to cut construction and transport emissions

  21-07-2020 23:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Prime Minister announced the cash for successful projects ahead of the first meeting of the UK jet zero council
  
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• Woman brought to safety after climbing onto wrong side of railings on bridge

  21-07-2020 21:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police, paramedics and firefighters were called to the scene on Tuesday afternoon
  
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• Saudi bid has 'stalled indefinitely': NUFC evening update

  21-07-2020 21:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  All of the latest Newcastle United takeover headlines including updates on Henry Mauriss and Human Rights Watch
  
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• EuroMillions results: Winning lottery numbers for Tuesday July 21

  21-07-2020 20:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The winning EuroMillions and National Lottery Thunderball numbers for Tuesday July 21 - live breaking updates below
  
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• Police arrest suspected loan shark after cash and documents seized in raid

  21-07-2020 19:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 51-year-old suspect is currently being questioned by police
  
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• Pug puppy saved after swallowing needle

  21-07-2020 19:43 via bbc.co.uk
  
  An animal hospital saved the day when the needle became lodged in Doug the pug's stomach.
  
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• CCTV appeal after criminal damage caused to block of flats

  21-07-2020 19:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police believe the man in the images could help them with their investigation into the incident
  
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• Newcastle faces 'tidal wave of need' when furlough ends

  21-07-2020 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Council bosses fear that vulnerable residents could be plunged into crisis as the furlough scheme closes, support for homeless people ends, and a suspension of evictions is lifted
  
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• Disgruntled man pulled imitation gun on neighbour during clash over bonfires

  21-07-2020 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Wayne Hopkins produced the BB gun when intending to cause fear of violence when he was confronted over repeatedly burning rubbish in his garden
  
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• Man was stabbed in the back in early morning attack

  21-07-2020 18:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A second man suffered cuts to his hand that required stitches during the incident on Logan Street
  
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• Four months in lockdown: The key workers working through the pandemic

  21-07-2020 18:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  NHS and care home staff, shop assistants and delivery drivers are just some of the brave people who have kept the country running throughout the crisis
  
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• Jack Charlton hailed as 'proud Englishman' in touching tribute

  21-07-2020 18:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Thousands turned out to pay their respects to the former Newcastle United manager and World Cup winner
  
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• Sting becomes patron of Sage Gateshead, supporting its 'vital' role in region

  21-07-2020 18:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Superstar and Dame Margaret Barbour are announced as patrons of music centre's Covid-19 campaign
  
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• Man seriously injured after suspected stabbing inside a house

  21-07-2020 18:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The men were said to be fighting inside a private address when one of the men were injured
  
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• TUI holidays from Newcastle Airport set to resume in August

  21-07-2020 18:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  17 destinations will be available to fly to from Newcastle by the start of October
  
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• Man, 21, arrested after allegedly attacking paramedics with nine-inch blade

  21-07-2020 17:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police said the suspect is still in custody following the incident in Ashington on Monday
  
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• Warning as teens pose for photos with injured seal pup that washed up on beach

  21-07-2020 17:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The seal pup is still currently being treated at Tynemouth Seal Hospital
  
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• 'They saved my life' - How a dog charity is helping people through lockdown

  21-07-2020 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Wag and Company organises dog visits for older and vulnerable people in the North East, but the charity has had to adapt to ensure they can continue their work during, and long after lockdown
  
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• KT Tunstall cancels appearance at Sunderland's debut Lamplight Festival

  21-07-2020 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Scottish singer-songwriter apologises as she explains why she's dropping out of inaugural festival
  
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• Ex-Arsenal star claims Bruce can take NUFC to 'next level'

  21-07-2020 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Kevin Campbell feels Steve Bruce deserves an opportunity to take Newcastle forward if a takeover is approved
  
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• Dean Stewart denies attempted murder of man after Newcastle city centre stabbing

  21-07-2020 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The suspected victim, Ryan Covell, spent more than two weeks in a coma after suffering wounds to his neck and liver during the alleged attack on Westgate Road in June
  
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• Sean Dickson: Durham sign opener from Kent

  21-07-2020 16:58 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Durham sign Kent opener Sean Dickson on a two-year deal, starting on loan in the shortened 2020 season.
  
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• Human Rights Watch sends message to PL as NUFC takeover saga rumbles on

  21-07-2020 16:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Human Rights Watch has called upon the Premier League to examine Saudi Arabia's human rights record amid the ongoing takeover saga
  
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• Labour MPs warn of sell-off after Tories vote down laws to protect NHS

  21-07-2020 16:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Labour MPs attempted to introduce laws ensuring the NHS could not be part of a trade deal with the US
  
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• Jack Charlton funeral: Thousands line Ashington streets

  21-07-2020 16:42 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Crowds clap as the World Cup winner's cortege passes through the former mining town of Ashington.
  
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• 'A true local hero': Thousands line the streets to pay respects to Jack Charlton

  21-07-2020 16:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Applause rang out in Northumberland and Newcastle as thousands paid their respects to Jack Charlton
  
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• Ashington sports personalities pay tribute to Jack Charlton at fitting send-off

  21-07-2020 16:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Former England cricketer Steve Harmison and Ashington FC manager Ian Skinner spoke of how much the town will miss the World Cup winner
  
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• Mobile Covid-19 testing unit set up- and you don't have to book

  21-07-2020 15:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It's available for six days this month and all you need to do is register online
  
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• Cheryl given 'very rude awakening' by ex Liam Payne's LA plans

  21-07-2020 15:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Liam is said to be considering a permanent move to LA, leaving Cheryl and their son Bear back in the UK
  
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• Sunderland's new head of recruitment - a closer look at the two leading candidates

  21-07-2020 15:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Guy Branston and Craig Dean are the two main candidates being considered to lead Sunderland's recruitment team
  
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• More than 1,000 new homes set to be built near the Northern Spire Bridge

  21-07-2020 15:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The new housing development will be named Northern Spire Park
  
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• Marnie Simpson divides opinion with VERY different hair do

  21-07-2020 14:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Former Geordie Shore star Marnie Simpson has had a dramatic change in hair colour which has stunned her social media followers
  
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• Valentino Lazaro having second thoughts about Newcastle United move

  21-07-2020 14:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Austria international wants assurances over game-time if he is going to consider permanent switch
  
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• Masters 'appreciated uncertainty' of Newcastle takeover but limbo is damaging

  21-07-2020 14:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United's prospective takeover saga continues to rumble on despite Premier League chief executive Richard Masters' previous wish for the process to conclude shortly
  
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• Boulevard in Newcastle reopens this weekend with a show 'like no other'

  21-07-2020 14:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The cabaret and dance club will be back with a blast and tickets are now on sale for two weekend shows
  
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• Boulevard in Newcastle announces reopening with a show 'like no other'

  21-07-2020 14:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The cabaret and dance club will be back with a blast and tickets are now on sale for two weekend shows
  
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• Bamburgh Castle to host open-air cinema with 1917 and sing-along Grease

  21-07-2020 14:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Summer Loving's coming to Northumberland with the castle providing the dramatic setting for some big screen action
  
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• Russia report: UK failed to investigate fears Russia interfered in EU referendum

  21-07-2020 14:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  North Durham MP Kevan Jones is part of the Committee that oversees MI5, MI6 and other security services
  
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• Jack Charlton funeral: Crowds line Ashington streets for cortege

  21-07-2020 14:22 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Thousands applauded as the cortege passed through the streets of Jack Charlton's hometown.
  
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• Viewers hit out at This Morning for showing cat that 'plays dead'

  21-07-2020 14:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  This Morning viewers weren't quite sure what to make of cat Lolly, who, according to her owner, plays dead for attention
  
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• Government accused of targeting cash at towns in marginal constituencies

  21-07-2020 14:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Marginal seats such as Bishop Auckland and Darlington were offered money but safe Labour seats such as Gateshead and South Shields were rejected
  
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• ‘We had illicit snogs backstage!’ Love letters to theatres

  21-07-2020 14:00
  
  Kerry Godliman, Genevieve Barr, James Graham and more share memories of the theatres that changed their livesKerry Godliman’s new podcast, Memory Lane, is released by Entale in August. Read more about the White Bear.Hannah Khalil is under commission to Shakespeare’s Globe and Chichester Festival theatre. Her plays, A Museum in Baghdad and Sleepwalking, were due to open in London this spring. Read more about Leatherhead theatre.Genevieve Barr is the co-writer, with Jack Thorne, of Ind
  
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• Gateshead hotel loses drink licence after lockdown breach

  21-07-2020 13:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The council's licensing committee voted to revoke the licence at the Royal Hotel in Dunston last Tuesday
  
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• Stolen Falklands War medals returned after 15 years

  21-07-2020 13:41 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Royal Navy serviceman Anthony Paterson was devastated by the theft of Falklands War medals in 2005.
  
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• In pictures: Ashington turns out in style for Jack Charlton's funeral

  21-07-2020 13:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  An honest lad from Ashington who became a hero in England and Ireland was given his send-off on Tuesday, July 21
  
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• How to report anti-social behaviour in Durham City - without calling the police

  21-07-2020 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The tool – known as PinPoint - will allow residents to share their experiences on whether they were the target of or witness to an incident
  
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• Graham Potter reveals the 'dangerous' Newcastle players Brighton were wary of

  21-07-2020 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United had just one shot on target at the AMEX Stadium but Graham Potter was certainly wary of the threat of Allan Saint-Maximin and Miguel Almiron
  
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• Inquest into death of Boxing Day crash victim Carl Pepper, 26, to open

  21-07-2020 12:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Carl Pepper, from Bishop Auckland, tragically died after his motorcycle crashed on South Church Industrial Estate
  
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• Piers Morgan on crutches after painful injury on luxury holiday

  21-07-2020 12:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Good Morning Britain host Piers Morgan has revealed he is on crutches after getting injured on holiday
  
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• Newcastle Building Society backs Newcastle United Foundation community project

  21-07-2020 12:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  £1.1m backing will support project to set up a community and sports hub close to St James' Park
  
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