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• Police launch search for teenager, 15, in County Durham who went into river

  17-08-2020 22:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A multi-agency search is underway following reports that the teenager had got into difficulty after going into the River Tees at Broken Scar in Darlington
  
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• Coronavirus cases double as whole of North East sees weekly figures rise

  17-08-2020 22:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Latest figures show the Covid-19 infection rate has risen in all seven local authority areas in the North East
  
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• Redheugh Bridge and QEII Metro Bridge have been serving Tyneside for 40 years

  17-08-2020 21:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Here are 20 pictures of the construction of the two bridges that today provide a vital link between Gateshead and Newcas
  
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• Watch romantic proposal at Sam Fender's Newcastle racecourse gig

  17-08-2020 21:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Aidan Usher got down on one knee at the second of local lad Sam Fender's socially-distanced shows
  
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• Ashley mulls over BN Group's offer: NUFC evening update

  17-08-2020 21:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  All of the latest Newcastle United takeover headlines, with updates on Mike Ashley and the Bellagraph Nova Group
  
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• A Level student who was marked down THREE grades says Gavin Williamson must go

  17-08-2020 20:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Talented Chloe Ray is now celebrating getting straight As after a Government U-turn - but she, like many, feels the Education Secretary's 'sorry' is not good enough
  
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• 10 years, 13 bidders: NUFC takeover talk has become tiring

  17-08-2020 20:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Takeover is the talk of Newcastle United once more, but fans are understandably cynical about the latest bidders
  
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• Bomb squad called after First World War shells found in Northumberland village

  17-08-2020 20:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The bomb disposal unit was called out after the two unexploded devices were found at an address in Wylam on Monday afternoon
  
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• Set For Life results: Winning National Lottery numbers for Monday August 17

  17-08-2020 20:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We'll bring you the winning National Lottery Set For Life numbers for Monday August 17 - live breaking updates and results below
  
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• Newcastle city centre restaurant confirms it has closed for good

  17-08-2020 19:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It was just two years ago that Kracklin was named among the best in the UK, but management say 'it is not viable' to carry on in the city centre
  
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• Number of positive coronavirus cases linked to pub continue to grow

  17-08-2020 19:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Durham County Council has called on anyone who visited the Stanley Empire Club from August 9 to 11 to self-isolate for 14 days - even if they test negative for coronavirus
  
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• 'Treated like I was thick': Newcastle man talks of growing up with dyslexia

  17-08-2020 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  James Roberts who has dyslexia was made to sit at the front of the class with a typewriter during his time at school
  
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• Sam Wilding, Bobby Beaumont, and Vinnie Steels - A closer look at Sunderland's academy signings

  17-08-2020 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sunderland added Sam Wilding, Bobby Beaumont, and Vinnie Steels to their under-23 squad over the weekend - here's a closer look at the trio
  
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• Traders warn Low Fell parking restrictions put children at risk

  17-08-2020 18:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The group also said the parking restrictions are causing a financial blow to the area
  
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• Newcastle 'lucrative' bus lane camera fines refund offered

  17-08-2020 18:55 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A council says it stands by signage ruled to be wrong but wishes to "draw a line" under the issue.
  
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• Gateshead health chief warns residents of local lockdown if cases keep rising

  17-08-2020 18:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Community and health leaders are urging residents to take action against coronavirus so the town does not end up in a local lockdown
  
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• BrewDog fans love dog-theme beer inspired by Ricky Gervais

  17-08-2020 18:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Limited-edition Punk IPA will be helping to raise funds to rehome dogs
  
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• Woodhorn Museum prepares to reopen with a fresh look at its story

  17-08-2020 18:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Theatrical reopening will help bring Northumberland museum back to life in an imaginative way
  
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• Coronavirus: Stanley pub outbreak sees eight test positive

  17-08-2020 18:24 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Officials are warning that anyone who visited the Empire Club over three days must self-isolate.
  
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• HMP Durham brings in X-ray body scanners in crackdown on drug smuggling

  17-08-2020 18:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The new scanners, developed specifically for the Prison Service, allow staff to see instantly whether prisoners are smuggling in illegal contraband items, including drugs, weapons and phones.
  
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• Broomstick training back at Alnwick Castle as visitor season takes off

  17-08-2020 18:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  With reopening proving a hit, the Northumberland castle is now relaunching other attractions
  
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• Heartbreak as one of England's last coal mine closes in County Durham

  17-08-2020 18:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Bradley Mine extracted coal for the very last time on Monday
  
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• Head-on crash between lorry and car leaves man with life-threatening injuries

  17-08-2020 18:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The passenger of a Vauxhall Astra, which was involved in a collision with a DAF lorry on the A68 on Friday evening, remains in hospital in a critical but stable condition
  
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• A Level and GCSE U-turn as teacher-assessed grades will be used

  17-08-2020 17:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A Levelgrades which were reduced will be out back up to the original mark predicted by teachers
  
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• Sunderland discover two of their opponents in this season's EFL Trophy

  17-08-2020 17:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sunderland now know which two league sides they will face in the EFL Trophy group stage, with the draw to be completed tomorrow
  
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• Bob Willis Trophy: Less than nine overs bowled on day three of Leicestershire v Durham

  17-08-2020 17:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Only 8.5 overs are possible on day three of the Bob Willis Trophy match between Leicestershire and Durham because of rain.
  
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• Bradley mine: Coal extracted for final time at County Durham site

  17-08-2020 17:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A plan to extend the open cast mine was rejected after a backlash by environmental groups.
  
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• easyJet to scrap all international flights from Newcastle Airport

  17-08-2020 17:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The budget airline will only operate flights from the North East to Belfast and Bristol with services to Nice continuing until the end of October
  
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• Armed police called and three arrested after 'man seen with gun in house'

  17-08-2020 17:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Three men aged 22, 23 and 28 remain in police custody
  
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• Sunderland pair sentenced after admitting blackmail

  17-08-2020 16:49 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Reece Roberts and Luke Haley threatened arson attacks unless their victim handed over money.
  
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• Man arrested after collision in Byker leaves pedestrian fighting for life

  17-08-2020 16:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Emergency services were called to the scene of the collision close to KFC on Sunday evening after reports that a 42-year-old pedestrian had been hit by a car
  
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• Plans for 'monster incinerator' in Sunderland scrapped by developers

  17-08-2020 15:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  More than 10,000 people signed petitions in opposition of the controversial site
  
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• Britain's cheapest supermarket named - and it isn't Lidl

  17-08-2020 15:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We all have a favourite supermarket, but which is the cheapest - here they are ranked
  
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• Man from County Durham dies after car crashes into a wall on the A68

  17-08-2020 15:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Emergency services were called to the road in Heighington after the incident at about 1am on Sunday but the 28-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene
  
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• The 29-page dossier that Mike Ashley is now mulling over after Bellagraph Nova Group bid

  17-08-2020 15:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The proposal have been put forward by Evangeline Shen and Nelson and Terence Loh
  
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• How to get a refund for John Dobson Street bus lane fines and beat the deadline

  17-08-2020 15:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle City Council is refunding tens of thousands of bus lane camera tickets - but you'll need to act fast to get your money back
  
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• Drivers to get £2.5m refund over 73,000 John Dobson Street bus lane tickets

  17-08-2020 15:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The council has confirmed it will pay back as much as £2.5m in penalty charge notices following a review of the notorious speed camera
  
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• A-Level announcement LIVE: Updates as students could get U-turn today

  17-08-2020 14:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  There's speculation that A-level students will be handed a major U-turn after Boris Johnson intervened from his summer holiday.Tory MPs have been told to expect an announcement at 4pm after Prime Minister spoke to Education Secretary Gavin Williamson and "senior officials" this morning.The announcement is expected to cover both last week's A-level results and this Thursday's GCSE results. It comes after A-level students, opposition MPs, senior Tories and Ofqual's own advisors staged a revolt ove
  
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• A-Level announcement LIVE: Updates as students could get U-turn over grade

  17-08-2020 14:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Government is expected to make an announcement this afternoon
  
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• A-Level announcement LIVE: Updates as England confirms u-turn over grades

  17-08-2020 14:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Exam regulator Ofqual announced that A Level and GCSE grades would be based on teacher assessments following widespread outrage across the country
  
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• Released too soon? Ex-Sunderland goalkeeper Max Stryjek shows his class against Rangers

  17-08-2020 14:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Two ex-Sunderland goalkeepers were in action on Sunday afternoon, with both Max Stryjek and Jon McLaughlin keeping a clean sheet
  
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• Council leader Peter Jackson denies he is 'racist' as he faces calls to resign

  17-08-2020 14:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Councillor Peter Jackson said the global Black Lives Matter movement had "the clear direction of encouraging riotous behaviour"
  
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• Mike Ashley's prediction about how Newcastle takeover would happen being tested

  17-08-2020 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley once said that a takeover would 'probably' not 'get done' if it leaked out but these are very different times to when Man City were taken over in 2008
  
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• Blind runner won't let sight loss or pandemic get in the way of GNR challenge

  17-08-2020 13:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gateshead civil servant Gary Ferguson is completing the Great North Run solo challenge with a guide runner, finishing with a full half marathon he'll complete in a 'Braveheart' costume
  
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• This Morning's new consumer expert accidentally swears live on air

  17-08-2020 13:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Katie Morley was talking to callers on Monday's show about concerns over money and scams when her emotions got the better of her
  
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• Circus returns to Blaydon this week with plenty socially-distanced action

  17-08-2020 13:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Week-long family treat is also offering free entry for NHS badge holders
  
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• ADVERTORIAL: Win £50 worth of Matalan shopping vouchers for Back to School uniform

  17-08-2020 13:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  There are shopping vouchers up for grabs from Matalan as part of their #schoolreadyin60 challenge
  
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• Sunderland and Durham in Zoopla top 20 cities of homes that need makeover

  17-08-2020 13:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Around 20 per cent of homes for sale in Sunderland and Durham need to be renovated
  
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• Where the Bellagraph Nova Group proposal stands and what happens next

  17-08-2020 12:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Mike Ashley will want to see a higher bid and more than just paper talk if deal is to become a reality
  
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• Who is Evangeline Shen? BN Group supremo linked with NUFC takeover

  17-08-2020 12:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United have held talks with the Bellagraph Nova Group with the Paris-based business eager for takeover
  
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