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• Ivan Toney on his Newcastle United situation - and whether he hopes to head out on loan again

  27-07-2017 23:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United Under-23s defeated Celtic Under-23s 2-1, with Ivan Toney netting a brace at the Turnbull Ground
  
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• Newcastle U23s 2-1 Celtic U23s: Toney has the X-factor and Roberts impresses - 5 things we learned

  27-07-2017 23:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Peter Beardsley's Newcastle United Under-23 side defeated Celtic Under-23s 2-1 in the Whitby Town FC Challenge Cup semi-final
  
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• Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer to take part in charity match for Grenfell victims

  27-07-2017 22:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Alan Shearer will join former Newcastle United strike partner Les Ferdinand in the match fundraising for victims of the Grenfell Tower tragedy
  
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• Woman arrested after man injured in alleged Walker home raid

  27-07-2017 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police say two men burst into home on Flodden street and attacked resident
  
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• Michael Stead murder trial: Accused claims he was framed by co-defendants

  27-07-2017 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Michael Young is alleged to have taken part in a joint, armed attack on Mr Stead outside his home in Sunderland last March
  
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• Man charged with attempted murder after alleged assault and Walker house fire

  27-07-2017 21:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  35-year-old Steven Thomas Terence Clark, of Renwick Street, Newcastle, has been charged with attempted murder and arson
  
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• Gateshead diver Steven Slater dies exploring US wreck

  27-07-2017 21:06 via bbc.co.uk
  Steven Slater, who died off the American coast, had been a diver for 28 years.
  
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• A bracing play from the 1980s proves the perfect showcase for our talented young actors

  27-07-2017 20:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jim Cartwright's Road is the end-of-year production for the A Project, a training course run by Newcastle Theatre Royal
  
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• Tax officials defend decision to raid Newcastle United in multi-million pound probe

  27-07-2017 20:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  St James' Park was raided by HM Revenue and Customs as part of a probe into suspected fraud, tax evasion and money-laundering in the UK
  
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• Grenfell Tower fire: Detectives say corporate manslaughter charges are possible

  27-07-2017 20:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  In a letter to Grenfell residents, Scotland Yard have said there are 'reasonable grounds' to suspect corporate manslaughter was committed
  
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• Control and intelligence: Why Mikel Merino's arrival reveals Rafa Benitez's Premier League plan

  27-07-2017 20:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United have made an exciting signing in Mikel Merino, who arrives with the potential to make a big impact
  
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• North Tyneside BMX champion fighting rare condition

  27-07-2017 19:18 via bbc.co.uk
  Despite fighting a rare condition, this five-year-old boy from North Tyneside is a BMX champion.
  
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• 'You're not in trouble' concerned police tell missing schoolgirl Chloe Thynne, 16

  27-07-2017 19:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Chloe Thynne, 16, was last seen on Friday getting a bus from Thornley to Peterlee and 'extremely concerned' police are appealing for help to find her
  
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• Young Newcastle author's 'laugh-out-loud' novel is snapped up in two-book deal

  27-07-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Pitched as 'a teenage Bridget Jones', Izzy O'Neill finds herself embroiled in a national scandal after a one-night stand
  
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• 'Whoever did this is an animal': Teenager speaks out after her cat was shot by thug with air rifle

  27-07-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Rachel Thomas found beloved cat Maisy bleeding and unable to stand at their Blackhall Colliery home
  
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• Thirteen miles and thousands of pounds - gulf between property prices in Northumberland villages

  27-07-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Latest figures show houses in Longhorsley were bought for £418,199 last year, compared to £100,805 in Choppington - just 13 miles away
  
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• The Government's rail priorities show that London will always trump the North

  27-07-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Journal business editor Graeme Whitfield on how the row over rail downgrades is testing faith in the Northern Powerhouse
  
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• See Tynemouth Castle and Priory's historic artillery gun being restored to its former glory

  27-07-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The gun’s exposed coastal location has resulted in blistered, flaking paint work and corroding metalwork
  
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• Reports of anti-Semitism in Gateshead's Jewish community rocket

  27-07-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gateshead has the largest ultra Orthodox Jewish community outside of London and a charity claims reports of anti-Semitism are rising
  
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• Joe McElderry lands fourth top 10 album ahead of Newcastle concert at Theatre Royal

  27-07-2017 18:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Joe is only the fifth X Factor act to score four top 10 UK albums as he arrives in Newcastle on his Saturday Night at the Movies Live tour
  
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• Newcastle United U23s v Celtic U23s LIVE: All the action from the Whitby Town FC Challenge Cup

  27-07-2017 18:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  All the build up, live match action and reaction as Newcastle United face Celtic in the first game of the Whitby Town FC Challenge Cup
  
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• Newcastle United U23s 2-1 Celtic U23s RECAP: Ivan Toney nets a quick double to put United ahead

  27-07-2017 18:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  All the build up, live match action and reaction as Newcastle United face Celtic in the first game of the Whitby Town FC Challenge Cup
  
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• Newcastle United U23s 2-1 Celtic U23s LIVE: Ivan Toney nets a quick double to put United ahead

  27-07-2017 18:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  All the build up, live match action and reaction as Newcastle United face Celtic in the first game of the Whitby Town FC Challenge Cup
  
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• New Wear Crossing: When will Sunderland's huge new bridge be complete?

  27-07-2017 18:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Here's everything you need to know about the bridge, including cost and how the rest of the work will progress
  
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• Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley increases stake in French Connection

  27-07-2017 18:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Mr Ashley's firm Sports Direct now owns 27% of the beleaguered retailer, prompting speculation of a takeover
  
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• Terminally-ill baby Charlie Gard to be moved to a hospice where life support will be withdrawn

  27-07-2017 18:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  High Court judge Mr Justice Francis laid out plans for Charlie's final days in a move which will see the baby 'inevitably' die
  
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• Sunderland UK City of Culture 2021 bid: Everything you need to know

  27-07-2017 18:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Here's when we'll find out if Sunderland has won the prize and how much money it could bring in to the North East
  
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• Sam Allardyce says spending makes manager's role more difficult

  27-07-2017 17:59 via bbc.co.uk
  Rising transfer spending is making the job of manager "increasingly difficult," says former England boss Sam Allardyce.
  
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• Mental health trust boss calls on BBC to apologise for 'horrifying' Panorama title

  27-07-2017 17:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  John Lawlor has slammed programme makers for 'scaremongering' with a show looking at the case of 'Batman killer' James Holmes
  
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• Make or Break on Channel 5: Newcastle couple Nikita and Che to star in explosive new reality show

  27-07-2017 17:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Hot on the heels of Love Island comes Make or Break which will see eight warring couples put their relationships to the test abroad
  
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• Scott Logic to create 88 new jobs to boost headcount by 40%

  27-07-2017 17:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle software firm Scott Logic carries out work for eight of the world's top 20 banks
  
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• Slaven Bilic admits Newcastle target Adrian's future is uncertain - but wants to keep him

  27-07-2017 17:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Newcastle United are looking to bring in another goalkeeper and Adrian fits the bill for Rafa Benitez
  
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• Free movement to end when UK leaves European Union

  27-07-2017 17:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Immigration Minister says new system will be in place by spring of 2019
  
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• Sunderland reveal plans to stream home games via website the day following the game

  27-07-2017 17:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Sunderland have explained their reasons for opting out of iFollow, but will stream home games in full the day after they are played
  
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• Professor at Cancer Research UK centre in Newcastle aims to beat cancer sooner

  27-07-2017 17:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Despite cancer death rates in the North East decreasing by around a tenth in the past ten years there's still much to be done
  
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• Son of Duke and Duchess of Northumberland gets married in Germany

  27-07-2017 17:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Lord Max married Princess Nora Oettingen-Spielberg in a lavish ceremony surrounded by family and guests
  
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• Oktoberfest returning to Newcastle's Times Square - line the beers up!

  27-07-2017 17:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  After Bierfest proved a hugely popular draw for Geordies in June, organisers are bringing Oktoberfest back to Newcastle
  
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• Not all sweet treats are getting smaller - these chocolate bars have got BIGGER in the past decade

  27-07-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Those with a sweet tooth have long believed their favourite chocolate bar was getting smaller
  
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• Home Secretary Amber Rudd criticised for 'cowardly' private visit to North East police force

  27-07-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Home Security and Policing Minister Nick Hurd avoided the press and public in a visit to the region
  
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• Disabled man 'trapped' in Newcastle flats after broken lifts leave him trapped on sixth floor

  27-07-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Phillip Stafford says he was left a prisoner in his own home after the lift in Bewick Court broke, leaving him stranded on the sixth floor
  
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• Brendan Galloway backs Robbin Ruiter after impressive performance at Scunthorpe

  27-07-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Sunderland new boy Brendan Galloway says keeper Robbin Ruiter would be a quality addition to the squad, as Black Cats seek to sign the Dutchman
  
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• Ladies Day to Northumberland Live and Joe McElderry - things to do and see this weekend

  27-07-2017 16:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Things to do in Newcastle area this weekend including Ladies Day at Newcastle Racecourse and Northumberland Live in Bedlington
  
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• Fancy owning your own luxury lodge in Northumberland? Here's what's on offer on your doorstep

  27-07-2017 16:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Badger Lakes development in Northumberland is offering luxury lodges for sale
  
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• 'As long as Rafa is given the £6m to reinvest' - Newcastle fans split on Lewis Gibson departure

  27-07-2017 16:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  The young defender joined Everton this afternoon on a three-year deal provoking a mixed response from Newcastle fans
  
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• Whitley Bay Film Festival 2017 promises a blast back to the past with archive footage

  27-07-2017 16:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Old North East film clips promise a nostalgic trip down memory lane while other festival highlights include a visit from special guest Peter Flannery among a feast of films in unusual locations
  
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• Lowest food hygiene ratings among North East hotels and B&Bs listed here

  27-07-2017 16:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  These 11 North East hotels, B&Bs or hostels got one or two stars out of five in their last FSA food hygiene inspection
  
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• Apply for The Island - Bear Grylls' Channel 4 show back for new series and looking for contestants

  27-07-2017 16:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Island has so far tested the survival instincts of members of the public and celebrities and the Bear Grylls show is coming back
  
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• Fire service reveal catalogue of fire safety hazards in North East high-rise blocks

  27-07-2017 15:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Inspections of 182 buildings revealed some residents had removed fire doors from their properties and cluttered escape routes
  
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• Five arrested after man loses his finger in alleged Cowgate assault

  27-07-2017 15:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Residents described seeing a man lying injured on the floor and witnessed emergency services swarming the area
  
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• Actress Gina McKee is to play ferocious Queen Boudica in a major new play

  27-07-2017 15:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The play, which is to have its world premiere at Shakespeare's Globe, will recall the time the Romans were given a bloody nose
  
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