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• Football legend Niall Quinn speaks of his battle with depression

  26-05-2016 22:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Former Sunderland chairman opened up as he launched a new scheme to help sports stars cope with retirement
  
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• A Gateshead FC reunion - 6000 miles away from the International Stadium - ChronicleLive

  26-05-2016 21:32
  
  A Gateshead FC reunion - 6000 miles away from the International Stadium
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  As a reunion it was somewhat unusual with all parties meeting at a halfway house thousands of miles from their homes. It was a coming together of old Gateshead FC comrades with two flying 6,000 miles from Newcastle to Hong Kong and the other two 5,000 ...
  
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• Whitley Bay schoolchildren get into carnival spirit ahead of annual town festival

  26-05-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Whitley Bay Carnival is back on Saturday, with hundreds of people set to march through the streets in a colourful parade
  
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• Race against time to bring home Wallsend grandfather who is desperately ill in Bulgarian hospital

  26-05-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Injured granddad George Rutherford needs to get home to Wallsend - or faces months alone in a Bulgarian hospital
  
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• Not just a great manager, but a good guy: the charitable side of Rafa Benitez

  26-05-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  With Rafa Benitez agreeing to stay on Tyneside, we look at some of the good deeds, big and small, he's become known for
  
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• Mike Ashley warned he must answer MPs questions on June 7 - or face the consequences

  26-05-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  MPs tell Sports Direct boss he must turn up at commons hearing into work practicies at his company without imposing conditions
  
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• Meet the Newcastle community champions to be awarded Freedom of the City

  26-05-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sir Leonard Fenwick, along with Olivia Grant OBE, received the prestigious honour from Newcastle City Council
  
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• Four arrests after death of County Durham woman following collapse in house

  26-05-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Three men and a woman have been arrested on suspicion of supplying Class A drugs after the woman's death in hospital on Thursday
  
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• Flat which went up in flames in Heaton was a 'suspected cannabis farm', police say

  26-05-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The fire broke out in a loft at a flat in Rothbury Terrace on Thursday and police have since confirmed it was a suspected cannabis farm
  
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• Driver in fatal County Durham road crash named as father-of-two Alastair Gill

  26-05-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Alastair, 33, died in hospital on Tuesday following a crash in Ebchester, near Consett, on Sunday, leaving a son and daughter
  
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• Check out our Top 10 attractions at Northumberland County Show

  26-05-2016 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  With treats ranging from small in stature to big in style, the annual crowd-puller has everything in hand for Bank Holiday Monday (bar the weather)
  
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• Road Test: Nissan Leaf

  26-05-2016 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We do a 350 mile round trip in our EV – and it doesn’t hurt a bit
  
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• Nigel Farage and Hilary Benn bring the battle over the European Union to the North East

  26-05-2016 18:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The political heavyweights rolled into the North East to argue the case for staying and leaving the Europe Union
  
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• Sports Direct boss Mike Ashley told to appear before MPs on June 7

  26-05-2016 18:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Business Select Committee has been trying to quiz Mr Ashley for months about Sports Direct's working practices
  
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• New bars and restaurants in Newcastle to check out for Bank Holiday weekend

  26-05-2016 18:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We can never be assured of beer garden weather but that doesn't stop you having fun over Bank Holiday weekend in Newcastle
  
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• Watch Nigel Farage's speech to supporters from the roof of a bus in Newcastle

  26-05-2016 18:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The UK Independence Party leader was in Newcastle as part of a campaign to leave the European Union
  
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• Newcastle knife robbers mugged homeless men for just 27p

  26-05-2016 17:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Thomas Paul Keenan and Steven Smith jailed for attack on rough sleepers in Newcastle carpark
  
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• Peugeot plans major EV programme

  26-05-2016 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Next-gen 3008 will be a plug-in hybrid; all-electric 208 and 2008 will follow soon after
  
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• Is the Brazilian 'wandering spider' guilty of biting a Gateshead school worker?

  26-05-2016 16:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Following the closure of a Gateshead school after a suspected spider bite, we look at similar cases that have happened recently
  
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• UK asylum claims rise 38% to highest annual level since 2004

  26-05-2016 16:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Figures provided a fresh indication of the rising numbers of lone children seeking refuge in the country
  
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• Ask the Vet: Advice on pet health - Does my dog have a grass allergy?

  26-05-2016 16:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Send your question for veterinary surgeon Rory Thomson of St Clair Veterinary Care in Croft Road, Blyth, using the form below - he will answer selected questions each week
  
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• Northumbria Police legal chief accused of breaching confidentiality over alleged affairs

  26-05-2016 16:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Denise Aubrey has brought a claim for unfair dismissal, discrimination and harassment against her former employer
  
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• Watch remarkable colour film footage of the River Tyne from the air in 1957

  26-05-2016 16:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The video 'Bridges on the River Tyne 1957' is one of 750 new releases in the BFI's superb Britain on Film project
  
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• Wallsend pranksters Ginger Cal & Friends strike again - watch shoppers try to pick glued coins

  26-05-2016 16:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The boys who brought you the "Slippy Cash" banknotes on a string prank decided to try another money trick outside a Howdon Nisa
  
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• Newcastle United star interrogated by customs officials over £15,000 watch

  26-05-2016 16:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Magpies midfielder Jonjo Shelvey was returning to Newcastle Airport on a flight from Geneva when he was interviewed by Border Force
  
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• Legal action being taken to evict travellers from Cramlington field

  26-05-2016 16:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A group of travellers set up camp in last week but the majority have refused to move after being issued with a direction to leave notice
  
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• Durham Cathedral offers pupils sneak peek at upcoming £11m attraction

  26-05-2016 16:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Youngsters are the first to experience interactive history lesson about monks and vikings at the Open Treasures experience
  
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• Cooper the one-eyed dog has his day after starring in ITV's Emmerdale

  26-05-2016 16:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The one-eyed bulldog, from Consett, won a competition to star in an episode of the soap - and he enjoyed the celebrity lifestyle
  
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• Can Rafa do a Keegan? Looking back at the exhilarating 1992-93 promotion season

  26-05-2016 16:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 1992-93 season saw Newcastle United storm to promotion. Here's hoping Rafa Benitez repeats the feat in 2016-17
  
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• Bishop of Newcastle uses maiden speech to call for better funding for North East schools

  26-05-2016 16:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Give the region's schools more funding to make the Northern Powerhouse real, says Bishop of Newcastle
  
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• Lives set to be saved as Newcastle named as UK centre of research into rare kidney disease

  26-05-2016 15:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle named as national lead on research into a rare kidney disease which has blighted the lives of hundreds of patients
  
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• Newcastle fans come up with brutal descriptions of burgers named after past and present players

  26-05-2016 14:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  After the introduction of the 'Benitez Burger' at pubs across Tyneside, fans have been creating their own dishes - each with their own description
  
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• Newcastle to New York flights not just popular with Geordies - Americans made up quarter of flyers

  26-05-2016 14:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  United Airlines sales boss says service brings investment to both sides of the Atlantic as Americans fly into the Toon
  
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• What are the bank holiday supermarket opening times?

  26-05-2016 14:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The bank holiday weekend will affect supermarket opening times, so here's when Asda, Tesco, Morrisons and Sainsbury's will be open
  
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• Teen admits trying to rob Heaton shopkeeper by threatening him with bottle of soy sauce

  26-05-2016 14:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 16-year-old, of Byker, went into Heaton Village Store in Newcastle and threatened shopkeeper Ricky Tong with the sauce bottle
  
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• Gateshead school closed after 'exotic spider' bites female teacher - ChronicleLive

  26-05-2016 14:30
  
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  Gateshead school closed after 'exotic spider' bites female teacher
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  A nursery school and childcare centre has been closed over safety fears after a teacher was bitten by an 'exotic spider'. Scores of pupils were told not to turn up to Bensham Grove Day Nursery and 4Children Daycare Centre in Gateshead on Thursday after ...
  
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• Gateshead school closed after 'exotic spider' bites female teacher

  26-05-2016 14:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  An investigation is under way amid safety concerns after an 'exotic spider' is believed to have bitten a member of staff
  
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• South Shields Post Office evacuated after suspect suitcase sparks concern

  26-05-2016 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police were called to the Keppel Street branch and found that a customer had left the case inside by mistake
  
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• Blaydon school teacher tells of horror at being diagnosed with rare kidney disease

  26-05-2016 13:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  As Newcastle is named as the UK lead in research into a rare kidney disorder, a patient from Blaydon welcomes the move
  
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• Relive England World Cup glory at Sage Gateshead and other things to do - ChronicleLive

  26-05-2016 13:27
  
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  Relive England World Cup glory at Sage Gateshead and other things to do
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  Get yourself along to the Sage tonight for an evening of golden celebration to mark 50 years of England winning the World Cup, with 1966 goal scorer guest of honour Sir Geoff Hurst MBE who is still the only man on the planet to have scored a hat trick ...
  
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• Newcastle passengers jet off to New York as United Airlines route returns for the summer

  26-05-2016 13:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  One morning passenger said she was looking forward to lunch and a glass of wine in Manhattan instead of having to change planes at Heathrow first
  
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• Woman allegedly punched on Newcastle nightclub dance floor

  26-05-2016 13:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A woman punched the victim in the face and another woman, who is thought to have been with the offender, then also punched the victim again
  
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• Deal of the day: Save more than £3K on the BMW X1

  26-05-2016 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  BMW’s smallest SUV is available with a saving of more than £3000
  
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• Ridley Scott made his professional debut with what TV series? Try today's lunchtime quiz

  26-05-2016 12:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Test your knowledge of the North East and beyond in our daily quiz - but beware, you're against the clock
  
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• Newcastle City Council forks out more than £12,000 on smartphones for traffic wardens

  26-05-2016 12:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle City Council said the purchases are a way of saving money on costly industry standard handheld devices
  
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• Government could face legal challenge if North East mayor given control of bus services

  26-05-2016 12:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Go-North East's parent company has said it is 'not convinced' new bill giving mayors control of bus services will benefit passengers
  
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• 'Fantastic' or 'absolutely dreadful'? Your verdict on Newcastle's beatboxing Spider-Man

  26-05-2016 12:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle City Council officials have asked the busker to leave Northumberland street - which has divided opinion among our readers
  
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• Geordie Shore star Gaz Beadle offers to pay for girl's summer holiday after cheeky tweet

  26-05-2016 12:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Geordie Shore star, who owns Pure Zante, shocked his followers, including the girl herself with the generous offer
  
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• Gateshead man in court over alleged attack on Destiny nightclub doorman - ChronicleLive

  26-05-2016 12:11
  
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  Gateshead man in court over alleged attack on Destiny nightclub doorman
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  A man has appeared in court after a nightclub doorman's ear was allegedly bitten as he tried to break-up a fight. Dylan Thomas Conroy, from Gateshead , was charged with unlawful wounding following an incident, which happened at Destiny, on Newcastle's ...
  
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• Gateshead man in court over alleged attack on Destiny nightclub doorman

  26-05-2016 12:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Door staff member allegedly had ear bitten after fight broke out on dancefloor at club in Newcastle
  
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