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• Simon Grayson knows he has Sunderland players who want to leave - but he'll pick them anyway

  02-08-2017 23:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Black Cats manager Simon Grayson knows he has players looking for the Stadium of Light exit, but will pick Friday's team purely on 'football reasons'
  
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• Opening week talk of split dressing rooms and drinking - welcome to Sunderland, Simon Grayson

  02-08-2017 23:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Darron Gibson's late-night shennanigans gave Simon Grayson plenty to talk about in his first Press conference of 2017-18 - and not much about football
  
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• Game of Thrones given celebrity makeover with stars including President Trump, Judi Dench and Will Smith transformed into main characters

  02-08-2017 22:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Stars swap places with cast of hit HBO show in a hilarious Photoshop competition
  
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• Big-name artists have contributed to a tulip celebration as the Bowes Museum turns 125

  02-08-2017 22:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Artist Gavin Turk has created Turkish Tulips, one of two extraordinary summer exhibitions for young and old alike
  
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• Dog that savaged 12 kids in Blyth was due to be destroyed for previous attack, court hears

  02-08-2017 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Claire Neal is accused of owning the Staffordshire Bull Terrier, while Leanne Patterson is alleged to have been in charge of it
  
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• Liam Fee: Social worker makes 'scapegoat' claim

  02-08-2017 21:39 via bbc.co.uk
  Lesley Bate admits errors in murdered Liam Fee's case but says others should also be held to account.
  
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• Robbin Ruiter's English dream comes true as Dutch goalkeeper joins Sunderland on two-year deal

  02-08-2017 21:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Free agent goalkeeper Robbin Ruiter has joined the Black Cats on a two-year contract but is unlikely to debut against Derby County
  
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• Robbin Ruiter: Sunderland sign Dutch goalkeeper on a two-year deal

  02-08-2017 21:23 via bbc.co.uk
  Sunderland sign former FC Utrecht goalkeeper Robbin Ruiter on a two-year deal following a trial spell.
  
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• "Think I love Merino - that was a fantastic pass": Newcastle fans applaud Mikel Merino

  02-08-2017 21:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Mikel Merino showed a brief glimpse of his ability with a superb 40-yard pass against Wolfsburg leave Toon fans excited
  
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• Innovation North East gets £100,000 more funding to fuel expansion

  02-08-2017 21:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The firm runs events such as VentureFest North East, FinanceCamp, and the Innovation SuperNetwork
  
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• Wolfsburg 1-3 Newcastle: Rafa's behind-the-scenes work and sharp Shelvey - 5 things we learned

  02-08-2017 20:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle shone in Germany thanks to some tactical tweaks by Rafa Benitez and fans have something to be positive about once again
  
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• Mourne Mountains: North East army cadets confirmed as safe after mountain drama

  02-08-2017 20:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  More than 50 people were in the group who got into difficulty in the Mourne Mountains in County Down on Wednesday lunchtime
  
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• 'C'mon Gaz': Wanted Ashington man urged to hand himself in with tongue-in-cheek letter

  02-08-2017 20:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police decided to use a unusual tactic to ask Gary Oliver to hand himself in on suspicion of a number of driving offences
  
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• Rafa Benitez talks about 'positive' Wolfsburg win - and praises Aleksandar Mitrovic

  02-08-2017 20:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Rafa Benitez content with Newcastle United's win in Wolfsburg but knows Magpies must still improve
  
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• Play gets under way as adventure golf course opens at The Alnwick Garden

  02-08-2017 19:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Golfers have to play their way around the 13-hole course, which features huge insects and a giant hornets' nest
  
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• 'We couldn't ask for a better father': Family pay tribute to ice cream legend Trevor Minchella

  02-08-2017 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Trevor Minchella, who owned Minchella's store on Seaburn's promenade, has died aged 65 after a long battle with cancer
  
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• Blyth park attack: Dog 'had previously attacked children'

  02-08-2017 19:10 via bbc.co.uk
  The animal bit 11 children and one adult in the second attack in a play area, a court hears.
  
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• Sunderland AFC transfers: Ten young Premier League stars the Black Cats should try and loan

  02-08-2017 19:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sunderland have a limited budget but still need more signings and so loaning talented young players from the Premier League could be beneficial
  
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• Wolfsburg 1-3 Newcastle player ratings: Read Lee Ryder's match marks after fine win

  02-08-2017 19:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United took on Wolfsburg in their fifth pre-season friendly of the summer - here's how Lee Ryder rated the players after a 3-1 win.
  
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• Liam Fee social worker feels she has been blamed for the toddler's murder

  02-08-2017 19:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Liam, originally from Gateshead, was subjected to a prolonged campaign of abuse spanning more than two years at the hands of his mother and her lover
  
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• Boat owner jailed over fishermen's death in Whitby

  02-08-2017 19:02 via bbc.co.uk
  Two young fishermen died from carbon monoxide poisoning as they slept on the boat in Whitby harbour.
  
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• See the Edinburgh to Newcastle train journey in just three minutes

  02-08-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The footage has been released by Virgin Trains to mark the 20th anniversary of it operating routes in the UK
  
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• Celtic 'appalled' by fans' Lee Rigby murder chant

  02-08-2017 18:56 via bbc.co.uk
  Fans are recorded in Sunderland chanting in celebration of the soldier's murder.
  
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• Owner of boat where two Northumberland fishermen died is jailed over safety breaches

  02-08-2017 18:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Mark Arries, 26, and Edward Ide, 21, were found dead on the fishing vessel Eshcol as it was moored in Whitby harbour, in January 2014
  
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• Virgin Media customers set to face price hike on their broadband and TV bills

  02-08-2017 18:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Virgin Media has confirmed a price increase for broadband and TV customers will come into effect from November
  
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• Sunderland manager Simon Grayson only wants players committed to the club

  02-08-2017 18:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Simon Grayson says Darron Gibson was wrong to speak out in a video, but admits he only wants players on Wearside who are committed to the cause
  
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• 7 London theatre shows to enjoy within easy reach from Newcastle

  02-08-2017 18:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Annie with Miranda Hart, The Great Gatsby, Phantom of the Opera and Lee Hall's Our Ladies of Perpetual Succour feature in our guide to West End treats that Geordies will love
  
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• Wolfsburg 1-3 Newcastle United match report: Magpies impress in penultimate friendly

  02-08-2017 18:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Newcastle United looked sharp as they put Wolfsburg to the sword in their penultimate friendly of the summer
  
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• Martina Zielenskav who disappeared from Washington urged to contact police

  02-08-2017 18:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 31-year-old originally from Cheltenham was reported missing a week ago and police in Sunderland are asking her to get in touch
  
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• Your Events: Free children's activities, Channel 4 show to home abandoned pets, a fine art show and more!

  02-08-2017 18:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  This week's community events written by you includes Newcastle, Ryton, Consett and Stanley
  
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• Schools news: Ofsted joy, tackling racism in school and more

  02-08-2017 18:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  School news of all kinds written by you from Newcastle, Gateshead and Consett and beyond
  
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• Driver left with minor injuries after lorry overturns blocking A68 near Corbridge

  02-08-2017 18:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The driver was taken to hospital with minor injuries and the A68 was blocked for several hours after the tipper truck fell across the road
  
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• Newcastle Nightlife: 35 photos of glamour at city centre bars and clubs at the weekend

  02-08-2017 18:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Take a look at our video and gallery from Newcastle city nightspots including Florita's, Bijoux, Harry's and more!
  
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• Popular Jesmond corner shop Rehills could open micropub

  02-08-2017 18:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Rehill's of Jesmond want to transform part of their successful shop into a micropub for up to 50 drinkers
  
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• North East has highest drug-related deaths

  02-08-2017 18:00 via bbc.co.uk
  England and Wales sees the highest number of drug poisoning deaths since records began in 1993.
  
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• Sunderland's loan bid for Ross McCormack hinges on wage agreement

  02-08-2017 17:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sunderland are favourites to land Aston Villa striker Ross McCormack on loan, although talks are continuing over the finances of a deal
  
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• Jeremain Lens' move to Besiktas is edging closer, says Simon Grayson

  02-08-2017 17:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Sunderland manager Simon Grayson says Jeremain Lens will not be available for the opening game of the season, and a move is in the works
  
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• Police fear copy cat acid attacks in North East after Durham woman is targeted

  02-08-2017 17:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A 21-year-old from Newton Aycliffe has been left with chemical burns after a random unprovoked attack
  
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• Mum defends spending thousands in bid to make seven-year-old daughter famous

  02-08-2017 17:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jenna Eastland and her daughter, Layla, appeared on This Morning to discuss the child's ambition to be famous
  
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• Stunned shopper sickened after discovering mouldy Fray Bentos pie

  02-08-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jasmine Walton, of Denton Burn, claims to have found maggots when she opened her Fray Bentos steak and kidney pie
  
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• Stop turning up to A&E with insect bites: Plea from NHS as hospitals struggle to cope

  02-08-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Figures show the North East's A&E departments are as busy in summer as winter as NHS issues fresh plea
  
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• See the dramatic before and after pictures of workers demolishing Killingworth Road Metro Bridge

  02-08-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Nexus are rebuilding the Victorian-era bridge as part of a major modernisation programme which has also closed some parts of the Metro line
  
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• Dry pie or misteak and kidney - this is one Fray Bentos to avoid

  02-08-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jasmine Walton, of Denton Burn, claims to have found maggots when she opened her Fray Bentos steak and kidney pie
  
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• Mourne Mountains: North East army cadets among those stuck up Northern Ireland mountain

  02-08-2017 16:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  More than 50 people were in the group who got into difficulty in the Mourne Mountains in County Down on Wednesday lunchtime
  
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• South Shields energy consultancy creates 40 jobs to double headcount

  02-08-2017 16:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Green Energy Advice Bureau originally said it would increase its headcount to 70 but is now aiming to have 85 staff
  
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• After early fame what became of artist Ezra Maas? Meet the man with the key to the mystery

  02-08-2017 16:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Author Daniel James talks about his quest to pin down the elusive Mr Maas after a mysterious phone call in the middle of the night
  
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• Watch Newcastle United new boy Mikel Merino take on Despacito in his initiation song

  02-08-2017 16:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Mikel Merino signed for Newcastle last week and made his debut in last week's friendly with Mainz before signing to his new team-mates
  
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• £750m plan to upgrade North East universities appoints construction companies

  02-08-2017 16:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The first framework project will be the creation of a £17m sports centre at Newcastle University
  
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• SMD to create 30 jobs as it moves services division to Port of Tyne site

  02-08-2017 15:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The subsea equipment manufacturer is moving into a 23,000sq ft facility in South Shields
  
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• Drivers waste three days of their lives doing this annoying motoring chore

  02-08-2017 15:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A new website could save time and money when you next have to go to the garage
  
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