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• 'You're Mummy and Daddy now': TV star Holly Matthews opens up after tragic loss of husband

  05-08-2017 23:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Former Byker Grove TV star Holly Matthews has bravely spoken following her husband Ross Blair's tragic death last week
  
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• Simon Grayson believes Sunderland will get fans on side by building on Derby performance

  05-08-2017 23:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Sunderland need to reconnect with the fans, and new manager Simon Grayson says the performance against Derby County was a decent start
  
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• 'Someone sent three bombs to try and kill us' - Mikel Merino recalls horrifying Dortmund bus attack

  05-08-2017 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United signed Mikel Merino from Borussia Dortmund - and the midfielder recalls a fateful day off the pitch in Germany
  
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• Woking 2-1 Gateshead

  05-08-2017 21:10 via bbc.co.uk
  Anthony Limbrick kicks off his Woking tenure with a fine 2-1 victory over Gateshead in stormy conditions at Laithwaite Community Stadium.
  
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• 10 pictures from charity 'Tyne-Wear derby' raising cash for fight against cancer

  05-08-2017 20:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The annual charity match, which was held at Fiddler's Field in Gateshead, was organised by volunteers with personal experiences of the disease
  
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• Heartbroken dad of Manchester Arena terror victim Courtney Boyle pays tribute

  05-08-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Courtney, 19, was killed when a suicide bomber detonated an explosive device as fans were leaving an Ariana Grande concert
  
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• Experience the First World War through the eyes of a Durham soldier who was there

  05-08-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A century ago, the bloody Battle of Passchendaele raged on and in a letter from our archives, a local man recalls the horror
  
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• Bradley Lowery's legacy lives on as more than £350k is raised in his memory

  05-08-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Bradley died last month after a brave battle with cancer but already a foundation set up in his memory is helping others fighting the disease
  
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• Love Island's Chris Hughes reveals he's a Sunderland fan as he's confirmed for Bradley Lowery match

  05-08-2017 18:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Chris will join the likes of Olly Murs Shayne Ward and Calum Best for the match in honour of Bradley Lowery at Goodison Park
  
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• Where does Mike Ashley see Newcastle United's future in these changing times

  05-08-2017 18:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Transfer fees are changing football dramatically quickly, so what plans does Mike Ashley have for Newcastle United
  
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• 20 Newcastle bars and clubs that have closed in the past 10 years - remember these?

  05-08-2017 17:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  From Baja to Bourgognes, Tuxedo Princess to Bar 42, we round up the Newcastle nightspots of yesteryear
  
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• Sunderland make no subs, and other talking points from the draw against Derby County

  05-08-2017 17:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Sunderland manager Simon Grayson made some big selection calls, the shrink-to-fit pitch, and a poignant tribute to Bradley Lowery
  
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• Why working under Rafa Benitez was 'like earning a Masters degree', explains Southampton boss

  05-08-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United manager Rafa Benitez coached Mauricio Pellegrino as a player and then took him on as an assistant manager
  
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• 'My shining star': Amber Rose Cliff's dad speaks for the first time on daughter's death

  05-08-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Darren Cliff has spoken publicly for the first time since daughter Amber Rose Cliff died from cervical cancer
  
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• Mike Leigh's Peterloo film could do for Labour what Dunkirk has done for Brexit

  05-08-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Two films which for some appear to sum up the mood in the UK at the moment
  
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• Death row gran Lindsey Sandiford celebrates birthday behind bars amid calls to axe executions

  05-08-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The grandmother from Redcar was sentenced to death by firing squad in 2013 after smuggling cocaine into Indonesia
  
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• Pizza & Prosecco Festival set to arrive in Newcastle next year - what to expect

  05-08-2017 16:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Organised by Mega Events, the Pizza & Prosecco Festival Newcastle with feature live music, cocktails and of course pizza and prosecco
  
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• Lamine Kone impresses Sky Sports pundits as speculation over his Sunderland future continues

  05-08-2017 16:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  The defender played the whole 90 minutes of last night's 1-1 draw with Derby County putting in a solid performance at the Stadium of Light
  
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• Sunderland's Derby County draw must be first step to winning over the fans

  05-08-2017 16:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Simon Grayson's side needs to get the fans on side, and they made a start with a promising display in the Championship opener
  
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• Apply for The Jeremy Kyle Show - hit daytime TV show is looking for new guests

  05-08-2017 15:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It's quite simply become a TV institution and a big guilty pleasure for many and The Jeremy Kyle Show is looking for new guests
  
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• Clubland On The Beach has revellers flocking to the seaside to enjoy sun drenched rave

  05-08-2017 15:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The day and night time party saw ravers flock to Redcar's Majuba Beach to enjoy sets by the likes of Ian Van Dahl and Flip 'n' Fill
  
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• How Newcastle U23s will play against European sides this term as youngsters target success this term

  05-08-2017 15:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United U23s will take part in the Premier League International Cup, as well as the Checkatrade Trophy, this term
  
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• Newcastle vs Hellas Verona: Three key men to watch for the Gialloblu ahead of pre-season friendly

  05-08-2017 15:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We pick out three key players Newcastle must look out for as they take on Fabio Pecchia's Hellas Verona side at St James' Park on Sunday
  
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• 'They were excellent throughout' - Sky Sports pundits left impressed by Sunderland last night

  05-08-2017 14:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  The Black Cats came from behind to draw 1-1 with Derby last night but it was their workman-like spirit which caught the eye at the Stadium of Light
  
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• Newcastle United and Rafa Benitez are heading for a 'car crash', claims ex-coach Dean Saunders

  05-08-2017 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Rafa Benitez has signed five players at Newcastle United this summer, but he is still yet to recruit the striker he wants
  
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• Is it time to stop locking people up for taking drugs? Some MPs think a new approach is needed

  05-08-2017 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Drug abuse is claiming more lives than ever and increasing numbers of MPs believe there needs to be change
  
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• Byker dog owner's worries about Ivy Leaf Kennels after 'spending thousands' on vet bills

  05-08-2017 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Complaints have been made to the RSPCA and Durham County Council's trading standards about Ivy Leaf Kennels in Burnhope
  
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• Neymar followed in these footballing legends' footsteps - how many can you name?

  05-08-2017 13:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Neymar's £198m move from Barcelona to Paris St Germain is a new world record, but how many others can you name?
  
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• Is Newcastle vs Hellas Verona on TV, what time is kick-off and who is in the teams?

  05-08-2017 13:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Rafa Benitez's side take on Hellas Verona at St James' Park in their final pre-season friendly - here is how you can follow it live
  
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• From Palma Airport to tiger mosquitoes: Five things to know if you’re going to Mallorca on holiday

  05-08-2017 13:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Palma Airport queues, tiger mosquitoes and the European 'Lucifer' heatwave - what you need to know before flying to the Balearic island of Mallorca
  
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• Rate Sunderland's players after their opening Championship draw with Derby County

  05-08-2017 12:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Who stood out for you in red-and-white as the Black Cats got their season under way with a 1-1 draw against Derby County
  
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• Hacienda Classical in Newcastle review: Orchestral manoeuvres in the Toon at Live from Times Square

  05-08-2017 12:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Throwing things back to the days of raving it up at Manchester's Hacienda club, Hacienda Classical have some epic dance anthems
  
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• Sunderland reveal their new away kit for the 2017/18 season in rather unique fashion

  05-08-2017 12:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Eagle-eyed supporters spotted one fan wearing the new design during last night's game and the club officially announced the new kit this morning
  
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• 'We're not going anywhere' - Dark Justice hit back at calls to 'leave it to the professionals'

  05-08-2017 12:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A police chief warned vigilante groups such as Dark Justice could endanger child abuse probes but the duo has hit back
  
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• Why Stoke 'don't have a choice' but to sell Joselu to Newcastle at the right price, claims ex-Potter

  05-08-2017 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United boss Rafa Benitez is keen to recruit a striker this summer, and Stoke City forward Joselu is interesting the Magpies
  
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• The North East seaside: These 22 archive photographs might make you feel nostalgic

  05-08-2017 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Since Victorian times, North East day trippers and holidaymakers have been flocking to the region's stunning coastline
  
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• The Blackbird is proving popular in Ponteland - so what did Eddy Eats make of it?

  05-08-2017 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Eddy Eats visited The Blackbird Inn in Ponteland to sample their Sunday lunches - but not their extensive range of gins on offer
  
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• Mikel Merino explains how Rafa Benitez showed 'confidence' in him, unlike Dortmund's former coach

  05-08-2017 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United signed Mikel Merino from Borussia Dortmund last month on an initial season-long loan deal
  
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• Former Newcastle University worker facing jail for stealing Dell computers from campus

  05-08-2017 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  IT technician Kevin Smith stole computers valued at £13,000 before flogging them to a second hand goods store
  
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• Adam Johnson will have 'no chance' of playing top flight football after release experts say

  05-08-2017 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The shamed former Sunderland striker is set to be released on licence in a year
  
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• Newcastle a year on from Fulham: How Rafa has radically changed the side - and where that XI are now

  05-08-2017 11:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Rafa Benitez's Newcastle United side started their Championship journey exactly 12 months ago - with a radically different XI
  
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• So what do we expect from Newcastle this season? Low expectations can play to their advantage

  05-08-2017 11:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Newcastle United start the season with fans unsure about exactly where Rafa Benitez's team are heading
  
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• World War One: The sinking of the SS Belgian Prince 100 years on

  05-08-2017 10:57 via bbc.co.uk
  The fate of the SS Belgian Prince's Bangor-born captain remains unknown 100 years on from its sinking.
  
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• James McClean trolls Sunderland fans after opening-day draw with Derby County

  05-08-2017 10:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Former Black Cats midfielder hits out at supporters at the Stadium of Light as TV cameras pick out empty seats in opening game
  
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• North East news LIVE: Live from Times Square gigs over the weekend

  05-08-2017 10:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Chronicle's live breaking news service including Saturday's traffic, travel, weather, sport and more covering Newcastle and the North East
  
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• Will Mikel Merino be fit for Newcastle United's opener against Tottenham Hotspur?

  05-08-2017 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Newcastle United's incoming midfield ace from Borussia Dortmund answers questions on his current fitness levels
  
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• People think Hexham's Blue Lagoon is a beauty spot but it's actually really dangerous

  05-08-2017 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It may look inviting but swimmers have been told to avoid the Blue Lagoon in Hexham this summer - for a number of reasons
  
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• North East photographer launches funding plea after breaking his neck in South Korea

  05-08-2017 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Steve Robinson, 49, a photographer and English teacher from Sacriston, fell and broke his neck in South Korea
  
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• It's spider season - how to keep the creepy crawlies out of your house

  05-08-2017 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  If the dreaded false widow fills you with fear, you can try these tips to lock out the creepy crawlies
  
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• 'Cheers Ed Sheeran for looking after me' Durham singer finds 'perfect' friend in star

  05-08-2017 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  After finishing supporting Ed Sheeran on his Latin American tour, Lulic has released his own single 'False Positives'
  
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