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• T20 Blast: John Hastings hits 19-ball fifty in Worcestershire win at Edgbaston

  04-08-2017 23:49 via bbc.co.uk
  Worcestershire keep alive their hopes of reaching the T20 Blast quarter-finals with a thrilling win against Birmingham Bears.
  
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• Everything is Black and White Podcast: Aleksandar Mitrovic's future plus Rafa's pre-season benefits

  04-08-2017 23:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Mark Douglas and Chris Waugh join Andrew Musgrove for this week's Everything is Black and White podcast
  
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• Sunderland 1-1 Derby County: These Black Cats are a tougher outfit - 5 things we learned

  04-08-2017 23:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Sunderland fought hard for their first point under Simon Grayson, and while Lewis Grabban impressed, others need to get a goal
  
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• Mikel Merino reveals how his Dortmund experience helped him become a 'more complete player'

  04-08-2017 23:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United's new signing Mikel Merino met the local media on Friday ahead of Sunday's clash with Hellas Verona
  
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• Sunderland earn point from EFL debut

  04-08-2017 23:22 via bbc.co.uk
  Sunderland come from behind to earn a point as they begin life back in the Championship with a draw against Derby.
  
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• Why John Motson, Seven Stories and Newcastle Town Moor are in a new TV series about Utopia

  04-08-2017 23:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The BBC's Utopia: In Search Of The Dream is presented by art historian Richard Clay, a professor at Newcastle University
  
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• Sunderland 1-1 Derby County player ratings: Read James Hunter's match marks

  04-08-2017 23:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Lee Cattermole starred in Sunderland's Championship opener, but how did the rest of the Black Cats rate against Derby County
  
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• Sunderland 1-1 Derby County report: Lewis Grabban penalty earns Black Cats a point

  04-08-2017 22:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Lewis Grabban scored from the spot as Sunderland opened their Championship campaign with a draw against Derby County at the Stadium of Light
  
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• Watch the touching tribute to Bradley Lowery at the Stadium of Light season opener

  04-08-2017 22:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The minute's applause was held before the Black Cat's clash with Derby, the opening tie of their 2017/18 campaign
  
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• Rapist jailed for more than nine years after brutally attacking woman in street

  04-08-2017 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Derrick Mutambuka dragged the female into an alley in Sunderland city centre as she made her way home from a night out
  
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• Grandmother's brush with death after walk in Jesmond Dene almost turns to tragedy

  04-08-2017 19:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  70-year-old Andrea Anderson was walking with her grandchildren through Jesmond Dene Park when they had to sprint to avoid a falling tree
  
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• Two men jailed for dealing 'spice' in Newcastle city centre after police sting

  04-08-2017 19:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Leon Ghani and Jordan Akinfolarin were caught by undercover officers supping the synthetic cannabis on a number of occasions
  
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• When is Usain Bolt’s final race at London 2017 World Athletics Championships?

  04-08-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Full low-down on the timings for Usain Bolt's final races in the London 2017 World Athletics Championships?
  
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• Newcastle are still counting the costs of relegation - but at least Rafa stopped them doing a Villa

  04-08-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Rafa Benitez's transfer budget may disappoint Newcastle United fans, but Chris Waugh believes it could have been far worse for the Magpies
  
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• KAPOW: High kicking North Shields plumber smashes two world titles within a week

  04-08-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Chris, who won golds in the ISKA US Open World Championships and the North American Open Wako's in USA, is also up for a Chronicle Champions Award
  
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• Bosses buzzing with pride as bee and butterfly scheme declared blooming marvellous

  04-08-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  'The award is acknowledging the tireless work of people who contribute to making Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty wonderful places to live'
  
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• This is the Sunderland side you want to see against Derby County tonight

  04-08-2017 18:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sunderland kick off their season against Derby County tonight, but who will start? Here's the team you want to see
  
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• Gateshead man Martin Biggins not seen for more than two weeks

  04-08-2017 18:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 26-year-old from Gateshead has been missing for more than two weeks and Northumbria Police say they are 'growing increasingly concerned'
  
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• Frank Warren brings huge show to Newcastle topped by big Liam Smith-Liam Williams rematch

  04-08-2017 17:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Frank Warren previously brought Joe Calzaghe, Ricky Hatton and Naseem Hamed to Newcastle and returns to stage a big domestic showdown
  
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• Cramlington to host Pirates & Princesses Day - get ready to down anchor and feel like royalty

  04-08-2017 17:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Pirates and Princesses Day is back for its seventh consecutive year and being hosted by Manor Walks and Concordia Leisure Centre
  
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• Mikel Merino: Why I swapped Borussia Dortmund for Newcastle United

  04-08-2017 17:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Mikel Merino ready to take chance of happiness at Newcastle United after being frozen out by Thomas Tuchel at Borussia Dortmund
  
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• Fears revealed as drug abuse charities face funding cuts while deaths rise

  04-08-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  MPs say charities helping drug addicts are needed more than ever but they're facing funding cuts which threaten their future
  
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• Dangerous fidget spinners which could slice into an eye sold as toys for children

  04-08-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Parents are also warned that safe-looking spinners which don't come up to safety standards could develop sharp edges and put children at risk
  
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• A whole club and A LOT of Ferraris - what you could buy with Neymar's transfer fee

  04-08-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Brazilian superstar Neymar has swapped Barcelona for Paris St Germain in a world record transfer of around £200m
  
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• How Sunderland 'future proofed' the Stadium of Light for future expansion

  04-08-2017 16:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  As the Stadium of Light celebrates its 20 year anniversary, Rob Mason looks at how there could be more to Sunderland's famous ground
  
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• For advice with your medicines, look no further than a pharmacist

  04-08-2017 16:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Trained staff can help choose the most suitable treatment
  
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• Celebrity Big Brother: Sarah Harding talks about fractured relationship with Cheryl

  04-08-2017 16:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Before she went in CBB, it was claimed Cheryl was worried Sarah would talk about her and now she's opened up about their friendship
  
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• Sunderland vs Derby County LIVE: Team news, match updates and analysis from opening game

  04-08-2017 16:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sunderland get their Championship campaign under way against Derby County as Simon Grayson takes charge of his first game
  
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• Sunderland 1-1 Derby County LIVE: Lewis Grabban levels then hits the post for Black Cats

  04-08-2017 16:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Sunderland get their Championship campaign under way against Derby County as Simon Grayson takes charge of his first game
  
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• Farming coalition calls on the Government to bring in transitional deal for Brexit

  04-08-2017 16:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Unprecedented coalition of 14 farming groups puts pressure on Government to get measures in place for the end of the CAP
  
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• Former PE teacher opens second Cobalt gym in two years as health and fitness venture takes off

  04-08-2017 15:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Chris Hartley was a one-man band six years ago and he now employs nine people and more than 100 members
  
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• Specialist charities fundraising team established at Newcastle law firm Short Richardson & Forth

  04-08-2017 15:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The team provides expert help and advice to anyone operating within the charitable sector to ensure compliance with the code
  
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• Seb Fontaine coming to Peterlee - Ibiza legend to DJ at Vibe nightclub

  04-08-2017 15:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Seb, a resident at the famous Cream club nights in the UK and Ibiza is the latest star turn for the Peterlee club's Dance Factory Sessions
  
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• Beloved Ouseburn café shuts its doors but plans pop-up events throughout summer

  04-08-2017 15:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Tower Cafe is searching for a new venue while customers launch secret crowd funding campaign
  
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• Newcastle United understood to be talking to two Premier League clubs about possible deals

  04-08-2017 15:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Magpies trying to secure the services of a goalkeeper and a centre-forward in time for the Premier League's big kick off
  
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• Drivers be warned - a major North East road is set to get average speed cameras

  04-08-2017 15:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Cameras could go up at sites between Hexham and Haydon Bridge, Bardon Mill to Haydon Bridge, Greenhead and Low Row and Corby Hill to Warwick-on-Eden
  
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• Motorcyclist in hospital with serious injuries after crashing into a road sign

  04-08-2017 14:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The man lost control of his bike on Front Street in Hetton on Friday morning and police are now appealing for witnesses
  
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• Is Footballers' Wives coming back? Gary Lucy drops huge hint about revival

  04-08-2017 14:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Featuring characters like Tanya Turner and Chardonnay Lane-Pascoe, Footballers Wives made its TV debut in 2002
  
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• Paedophile hunters such as Dark Justice told to 'leave it to the professionals' police warn

  04-08-2017 14:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The vigilante group has been responsible for caging a string of paedophiles but police warn they could be putting investigations at risk
  
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• How well do you know the North East's most famous brands? Test yourself with our quiz

  04-08-2017 14:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Take our North East logo quiz to be in the chance of winning £50 worth of Marks & Spencer vouchers
  
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• Channel 4's Bake Off trailer suggests the show could look very different from BBC's version

  04-08-2017 14:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The one-minute teaser trailer features singing cakes and pastries as fans prepare for the post Mary Berry era
  
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• North East vehicle hire firm has been sold in multi-million pound deal

  04-08-2017 14:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Stockton's Transflex had been identified as one of the UK's fastest growing companies
  
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• Sky VIP loyalty scheme allows fans to watch shows early - and rewards long-standing customers

  04-08-2017 14:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sky VIP will reward faithful customers with perks such as broadband upgrades, free tickets and free Sky Q setups
  
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• 'Ant will be fine': Simon Cowell backs Anthony McPartlin to beat drink and drug demons

  04-08-2017 14:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Cowell believes Ant's close relationship with Geordie best friend Dec would be one of the things that helped him overcome his struggles
  
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• Violence after Newcastle United's clash with Leeds was 'some of the worst' seen at St James' Park

  04-08-2017 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A Northumbria Police officer has described the violent scenes that followed April's 1-1 draw as one fan was given a football banning order
  
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• Tom Cairney reveals why he never wanted to leave Fulham, despite Newcastle United's interest

  04-08-2017 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Newcastle United boss Rafa Benitez rates Tom Cairney but the Magpies were quoted a staggering £20m for the midfielder in January
  
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• Sunderland College merger to save financially failing Hartlepool Sixth Form College goes ahead

  04-08-2017 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The colleges say they've had "overwhelming support" for the link, despite a neighbouring college arguing it might harm the Teesside town
  
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• Minchella, Mark Toney and over a century of ice cream in the North East

  04-08-2017 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  After the death of a respected Tyneside ice cream boss, we recall the story of ice cream in the North East over the last century and more
  
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• Matthew Potts' three-year Durham contract is a show of faith from both parties

  04-08-2017 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Riversiders have moved quickly to hand Matthew Potts a first professional contract and his willingness to sign is a vote of confidence too
  
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• Fancy becoming a prison officer? HMP Northumberland is offering £20k salary - no experience needed

  04-08-2017 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The privately run jail had offered redundancy after staff asked to leave earlier this year but is now on the lookout for new employees
  
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