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• Centre-back Lamine Kone blames 'fatigue' for his error-strewn end to Sunderland's pre-season

  30-07-2017 23:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Days before the start of the Black Cats' competitive schedule, Lamine Kone was blaming tiredness for his poor display at home to Celtic
  
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• These North East care homes and services have been told to improve by inspectors

  30-07-2017 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We've rounded up the services that have been rated as 'requires improvement' by the Care Quality Commission in July 2017
  
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• Sister Sledge bring South Tyneside Festival's summer of free Bents Park concerts to a close

  30-07-2017 19:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Support acts The Shakes and star of The Voice Kids Courtney Hadwin opened for the disco legends at the last of the series of free summer concerts
  
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• Hales hits century, Durham beaten

  30-07-2017 19:41 via bbc.co.uk
  England one-day batsman Alex Hales hits a century as Nottinghamshire chase 224 to beat Yorkshire in the T20 Blast.
  
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• Tesco is absorbing the tampon tax for its customers - here's how it'll work and what you'll pay

  30-07-2017 19:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Tesco hit headlines when it became the first UK retailer to announce its customers would not pay the controversial 'tampon tax'
  
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• What is life like in jail? Former HMP Durham inmate lifts the lid on his first week behind bars

  30-07-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  One former prisoner says he was 'stripped of his dignity' after being sentenced to 12 months in jail in both Durham and Northumberland
  
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• Visitors flock to seafront as vintage vehicle festival gets into gear

  30-07-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The North East Festival of Transport made its debut in Sunderland over the weekend
  
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• Five ways you can 'buy' yourself time and a bit more happiness

  30-07-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A study revealed last week that money is best spent on gaining you time rather than on material goods - here are five ways to 'buy' happiness
  
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• 'Close your eyes and go to sleep': Mum's final words to daughter as she loses cancer battle

  30-07-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Brave Skye Aitman, 12, died in her parents' arms at her home in Blyth after losing her fight with cancer
  
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• What was said by in the mixed zone after Newcastle United's 2-1 loss to Mainz 05

  30-07-2017 18:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  United lost their first pre-season game during a mixed performance in Germany with players and management from both sides having a say after the game
  
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• Which Sunderland players have seen the most action in pre-season?

  30-07-2017 18:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Sunderland's pre-season programme is over, with manager Simon Grayson having run the rule over 35 players across eight games
  
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• Newcastle tower block residents evacuated after chip pan fire

  30-07-2017 18:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Four fire engines rushed to Mill House in Spital Tongues in the early hours of Sunday morning but luckily no one was hurt
  
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• Darron Gibson, if you think Sunderland are s*** and their players don't care, do something about it

  30-07-2017 17:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A worse-for-wear Darron Gibson has been filmed bad-mouthing his team-mates for not caring - so how come he cannot displace them in the team?
  
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• Sunderland midfielder Darron Gibson filmed criticising team mates following Celtic defeat

  30-07-2017 17:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Sunderland midfielder Darron Gibson appears to name Lamine Kone, Jeremain Lens and Wahbi Khazri as players who do not want to play for the club
  
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• Planning summer holiday trips? These are the North East roadworks to avoid

  30-07-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  If you're planning days out across the North East, these are the roadworks you should avoid this summer
  
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• Newcastle United have to be realistic over striker prices this summer

  30-07-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Rafa Benitez still needs to bring a striker to the club, but won't be able to pay the big money you need for guaranteed goals
  
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• Never been on Newcastle to Amsterdam ferry before? See what's inside the ship

  30-07-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Our video footage shows the facilities on board the DFDS King Seaways ferry, including a string of restaurants, bars, a casino and children's club
  
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• Gateshead firm 'pimping' celeb cars to embark on major expansion

  30-07-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Muss Styling customises cars for Olympic athletes, television stars and football players
  
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• Forget the collection plate - contactless card machines are coming to a church near you

  30-07-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  St Nicholas' Cathedral among 40 churches experimenting with contactless technology which could be rolled out across the UK
  
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• Everything you need to know about 34-day Tyne and Wear Metro line closure

  30-07-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A major stretch of Tyne and Wear Metro will close from Monday as part of Nexus' multi-million pound modernisation programme
  
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• Everything you need to know about 34-day Metro line closure

  30-07-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A major stretch of Tyne and Wear Metro will close from Monday as part of Nexus' multi-million pound modernisation programme
  
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• Man fighting for life after collapsing in a Newcastle city centre street

  30-07-2017 15:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A section of Pink Lane was cordoned off as paramedics performed CPR on a male in his 20s
  
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• Violence at EDL founder Tommy Robinson's Sunderland book signing

  30-07-2017 15:14 via bbc.co.uk
  The signing at an off-licence was held on the same day as a Sunderland friendly match with Celtic.
  
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• Sunderland 5-0 Celtic analysis: Visitors see, conquer and do serious psychological damage

  30-07-2017 14:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  The Black Cats had planned to give themselves a test in their final pre-season friendly but it inflicted wounds that may not be healed by Friday
  
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• Sunderland 0-5 Celtic analysis: Visitors see, conquer and do serious psychological damage

  30-07-2017 14:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  The Black Cats had planned to give themselves a test in their final pre-season friendly but it inflicted wounds that may not be healed by Friday
  
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• England v South Africa: Keaton Jennings criticised by Graeme Smith

  30-07-2017 14:05 via bbc.co.uk
  England's out-of-form opener Keaton Jennings should be dropped, according to former South Africa captain Graeme Smith.
  
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• Tyne Bank Brewery to host foodbank benefit gig organised by Newcastle United fans

  30-07-2017 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  NUFC Fans Foodbank is having a major fundraiser and collection drive for Britain's busiest foodbank ahead of the new season
  
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• Rules for flying drones: What are the new laws and when will they be introduced?

  30-07-2017 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  New laws are being introduced amid fears members of the public are flying drones into 'no-fly zones'
  
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• Paedophile who travelled to Newcastle has sentence increased after sending sex chat to cop

  30-07-2017 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Richard Hewitt was snared by Dark Justice after driving from Cheshire to Newcastle to meet what he thought was a 13-year-old girl
  
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• New rules for using drones as National Trust warns pilots to stay off their land

  30-07-2017 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The unmanned devices pose a risk to wildlife and heritage buildings in Northumberland, the trust has said
  
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• Massadio Haidara is the latest player to be told his time is up at Newcastle United

  30-07-2017 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  French full-back Massadio Haidara is in talks with St Etienne ahead of his exit from St James' Park
  
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• James Mulheron planning a move to America as he looks to make most of UFC opportunity

  30-07-2017 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  South Shields mixed martial arts heavyweight star James Mulheron lost his UFC debut in Glasgow but is now planning to get more serious
  
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• Hoping for a sunny August? It looks like the wet weather will continue

  30-07-2017 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  More 'unsettled weather' is going to make its way to our shores thanks to a stubborn low pressure system
  
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• Dragon's Den star's first North East venture thrives with new jobs on the way

  30-07-2017 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  James Caan became chairman of Elite Group last year, and the founders have used his support to increase turnover fourfold
  
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• Sunderland goalkeeper wanted by League One outfit Oldham Athletic

  30-07-2017 13:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Sunderland could loan out Max Stryjek to Oldham to gain first-team experience, but only if Robbin Ruiter signs up
  
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• Gateshead boss expecting an improvement for season opener after friendly defeat

  30-07-2017 13:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gateshead lost 3-0 to Harrogate Town in their final pre-season friendly, but Neil Aspin is expecting better when the real action starts
  
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• Police make 19 arrests after trouble flares between Sunderland and Celtic fans

  30-07-2017 13:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  One man was taken to hospital suffering from a head injury after the supporters clashed in the build-up to the pre-season friendly match
  
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• Pair on quest to visit all British railway stations

  30-07-2017 12:28 via bbc.co.uk
  Two railway enthusiasts are travelling to every station in Britain in a bid to promote train travel.
  
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• Tom Whitfield takes no easy route as he looks to bounce back from Josh Kelly defeat

  30-07-2017 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Tom Whitfield was heavily defeated by Josh Kelly a month ago but he deserves huge credit for never taking an easy route
  
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• The Commitments bring soul to Northumberland Live as thousands flock to festival

  30-07-2017 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It was 'destination Bedlington' for the Mustang Sally stars as they headlined the music festival on Saturday
  
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• See Kian Musgrove surprised with his dream of sitting on a Harley-Davidson motorbike

  30-07-2017 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The cancer battling schoolboy got the surprise of his life when a crew of friendly bikers pulled up outside his Tyneside home
  
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• Newcastle bound Jet2 plane forced to divert to Frankfurt makes second emergency landing in weeks

  30-07-2017 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The aircraft was diverted during a flight from Newcastle to Prague on Friday and a further plane between Ibiza and Leeds was diverted on July 16
  
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• Heart of Midlothian join race to sign Newcastle United youngster Freddie Woodman

  30-07-2017 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Newcastle's highly rated youngster wanted by Scottish Premiership side as he looks to top up his first team experience
  
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• Charity walks and brilliant banking: meet Bev Gibson, TSB's spirited area director

  30-07-2017 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Charities and communities lie at the heart of business for Bev Gibson, director of TSB's 19 North East branches
  
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• Bryan Oviedo commits future to Sunderland as he vows to fight to aid promotion

  30-07-2017 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sunderland's Bryan Oviedo is currently recoveriung from injury but will start training next week and plans to stay and help the club to promotion
  
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• A once 'holy' location in the heart of Tyneside - but see how it's changed over the last 100 years

  30-07-2017 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  How Bede's Well on the border of Jarrow  and Hebburn was once a holy healing well for sick children - but today it lies unmarked and filled with rubbish
  
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• Sunderland fans will see a new face presenting Channel 5's football coverage

  30-07-2017 11:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sunderland's Championship match highlights will be on Channel 5 next season - here's who will be presenting coverage
  
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• James and Peter Hook bring first Live From Times Square 2017 weekend to a fitting close

  30-07-2017 11:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Live From Times Square has proved a huge success and its first weekend was rounded off with sets from James and Peter Hook
  
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• Ant McPartlin is winning his drink and drug battle and will return to TV in time for I'm A Celebrity

  30-07-2017 11:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Geordie favourite has been battling an addiction to painkillers following problems with his knee
  
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• Mikel Merino explains why he simply couldn't turn down Newcastle United or Rafa Benitez - exclusive

  30-07-2017 11:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Why incoming midfield ace Mikel Merino is hungry for success with Newcastle United ahead of Premier League return
  
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