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• Simon Grayson happy with his Sunderland squad but he'd like to add depth in August

  14-08-2017 23:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Black Cats manager Simon Grayson would be content if there were no more transfers at the Stadium of Light, but he would prefer more bodies
  
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• Isaac Hayden believes his Premier League debut would have gone differently but for red card

  14-08-2017 23:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Newcastle United were beaten 2-0 by Spurs as Jonjo Shelvey was sent off early into the second half
  
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• Police probe after woman, 41, found dead in Washington estate

  14-08-2017 21:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A woman was found dead inside a property in the Oxclose estate in Washington and police are treating the death as 'unexplained'
  
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• Who needs a cinema when you can show films in a phone box? It's coming our way

  14-08-2017 20:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Look out for The Story Box which is to screen films telling local people's stories when it appears at these Newcastle locations
  
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• Quad biker and dad-of-five Alan Wallace in stable condition after crash in Gateshead

  14-08-2017 19:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A spokesman for Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle confirmed Alan Wallace is now in a stable condition following his crash in Gateshead
  
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• NCJ Media to move to new office after more than 50 years in Groat Market

  14-08-2017 19:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The publisher of Chroniclelive, The Chronicle, The Journal and The Sunday Sun will move to its new office in early 2018
  
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• John O'Shea and Aiden McGeady called up by Republic of Ireland for September qualifiers

  14-08-2017 19:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Sunderland players John O'Shea and Aiden McGeady are in the squad for World Cup qualifiers against Serbia and Georgia in September
  
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• Worried about your A-levels? These are practical things you can do if you miss your grades

  14-08-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  There are still plenty of ways to follow the career path you want - and often, a missed grade isn't as bad as you think
  
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• Who will referee Sunderland's midweek game at Sheffield Wednesday?

  14-08-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sunderland fans will remember this referee from last season. even though he has never before taken charge of a Black Cats game
  
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• Sunderland cannot rule out more big-name departures, admits Simon Grayson

  14-08-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Every Sunderland player has his price, but Black Cats manager Simon Grayson insists no-one will leave Wearside unless his valuation is met
  
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• 'She was beautiful both inside and out': Cancer wonder drug campaigner dies after brave fight

  14-08-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Fiona Fail, from Blyth, refused to give up without a fight when doctors exhausted all other treatments for her stage-four lung cancer
  
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• See Newcastle from the rooftops as parkour teen explores the city from dizzying heights

  14-08-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  WARNING - parkour can be dangerous if proper safety precautions are not taken
  
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• Moussa Sissoko enjoyed his return to Tyneside and 'knew' the reaction he would get

  14-08-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Spurs midfielder Moussa Sissoko returned to his old club for the first time since leave last summer
  
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• Farewell Brendan Foster: A look back at the Great North Run founder's stellar career as he retires

  14-08-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The commentator, former athlete and founder of Tyneside's most famous race has commentated at major athletics events for the BBC for 37 years
  
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• Elderly man in hospital after being hit by a bus on Newcastle's Westgate Road

  14-08-2017 18:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police say the bus was pulling away from a stop when it collided with an elderly man
  
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• G4 tickets at Sunderland Empire now on sale as opera-pop stars announce September 5 gig

  14-08-2017 18:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The X Factor success story G4 will top bill at fund-raisier for Variety, the children's charity, hosted by Bobby Pattinson
  
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• Racist graffiti sprayed onto Sunderland shops by gang of youths as police seek dog-walker witness

  14-08-2017 18:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A group of youths are believed to have sprayed racist graffiti onto shops in Witherwack in Sunderland
  
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• Sell-out event Bongo's Bingo announces two new dates in Newcastle

  14-08-2017 17:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It's spread across the UK and more recently to Dubai and Ibiza and now Bongo's Bingo has announced its return to Newcastle
  
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• Newcastle United loan watch: Armstrong and Longstaff bag first goals of their loan spells

  14-08-2017 17:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We review how Newcastle's loanees got on this week as a host of United players continue their development away from Tyneside
  
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• Tributes to Bedlington community stalwart who has died at the age of 79

  14-08-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Mick Scott, a life-long member of the Conservative Party, was well known for helping to organise the Bedlington Fair for many years
  
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• Sunderland's teen star Josh Maja to see knee specialist in a bid to ease injury fears

  14-08-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Josh Maja suffered a knee injury in pre-season and has been out of action for almost a month, prompting Sunderland to send him for a check-up
  
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• Shallow grave murder accused pair in court over beauty spot death

  14-08-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Richard Spottiswood and Lucy Burn, from South Shields, are accused of murdering Darren Bonner, who was found in a shallow grave in Cresswell
  
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• Law firm Muckle uses artificial intelligence during multimillion-pound case

  14-08-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Newcastle law firm is one of the first in the region to use AI software to speed up a dispute claim
  
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• Former PE teacher quits career to launch outdoor activity firm Discover Edventure

  14-08-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Neil Travis has set up Discover Edventure and has already found work with Middlesbrough Football Club's under-18 squad
  
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• Complete skeletons in 'Anglo-Saxon cemetery' part of significant Holy Island discovery

  14-08-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Graves containing skeletons and bones from seals were found as part of excavations at Sanctuary Close on the Northumberland island
  
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• Business leader Gary Hutchinson eyes city Fat Buddha bar after launching new leisure firm

  14-08-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The former SAFC commercial director has set up his own venture and is finalising the purchase of his first venue
  
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• Is Sheffield Wednesday vs Sunderland on TV, what time is kick-off and who is in the teams?

  14-08-2017 16:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Simon Grayson's side will look to maintain their unbeaten start to the Championship season at Hillsborough - here is how you can follow it live
  
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• Alan Shearer believes Jonjo Shelvey 'embarrassed' Newcastle United with his red card against Spurs

  14-08-2017 16:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Shelvey was shown a straight red card for a stamp on Dele Alli and Shearer has been vocal in his criticism of the United midfielder
  
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• Watch Love Island winners Kem and Amber party together in Newcastle

  14-08-2017 16:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  They were meant to be at different clubs but Kem and Amber ended up in the same place when they met fans in Newcastle
  
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• Jarrow man denies murder of man found in Cresswell field

  14-08-2017 15:56 via bbc.co.uk
  Darren Bonner died in hospital 17 days after being found seriously injured in Cresswell.
  
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• Uber's latest update will let customers tip and punish those who keep drivers waiting

  14-08-2017 15:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Customers will have less time to cancel rides before being charged, with Uber saying it has made the changes after feedback from drivers
  
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• Teenager, 18, killed and seven others injured in three-vehicle Gateshead crash

  14-08-2017 15:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  An 18-year-old man has died after a crash near Kibblesworth in Gateshead - seven others suffered injuries in the three-vehicle collision
  
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• Newcastle United's imminent sixth summer signing Joselu - why didn't it work out at Stoke City?

  14-08-2017 15:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Martin Spinks of the of the Stoke Sentinel reveals the ins and out of United's pontential new forward
  
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• Newcastle PC knocked out arresting men 'kicking people'

  14-08-2017 15:22 via bbc.co.uk
  Police were responding to reports of men punching and kicking people in Newcastle city centre.
  
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• Newcastle United stage medical for Stoke City's Joselu ahead of £5million move

  14-08-2017 15:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Magpies close to signing former Hannover 96 striker as Rafa Benitez makes some progress in the transfer window
  
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• The major news stories you might have missed over the weekend

  14-08-2017 15:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Dramatic footage shows gas explosion in Sunderland and headliner withdraws from Party in the Park in Newcastle
  
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• Parole board calling for prisoners 'trapped' inside under IPP to be released

  14-08-2017 15:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Danny Weatherson is among those who have fought a long battle for freedom after being caught up in the Imprisonment for Public Protection programme
  
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• Policewoman knocked unconscious and other officers attacked during Newcastle city centre assault

  14-08-2017 14:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police have thanked four men who came to the aid of their officers when they were set upon in the early hours of Monday
  
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• Seven photos of the Perseid meteor shower over Northumberland & Durham

  14-08-2017 14:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Enjoy these reader photographs of the spectacular Perseid light show ... which isn't over yet!
  
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• Sunderland cannot forget the past but players will not be allowed to dwell on it

  14-08-2017 14:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  The Black Cats have a miserable record at the start of recent league seasons but their manager Simon Grayson has called for a fresh start
  
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• How do you pronounce Primark? Budget store gives a definitive answer once and for all

  14-08-2017 14:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Whether you're Team Pr-eye-mark or Team Preemark the debate can now be put to bed as Primark has given a definitive answer
  
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• Sunderland's new signings pass Simon Grayson's character test at Norwich City

  14-08-2017 14:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Lewis Grabban, Aiden McGeady, and James Vaughan, stood out at Norwich as Sunderland earned their first Championship win of the season
  
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• Rafa Benitez's transfer woes compounded by Newcastle United's limited wage budget

  14-08-2017 14:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Rafa Benitez and Mike Ashley didn't talk after 2-0 loss to Tottenham Hotspur at St James' Park
  
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• Durham loan Middlesex's Harry Podmore for rest of season - but he is unlikely to play for first team

  14-08-2017 14:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  The Riversiders have signed seam bowler Harry Podmore on loan for the rest of the campaign but their plan is to look at him in the second XI
  
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• Madness tickets still available as ska favourites head to County Durham this Friday

  14-08-2017 14:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Hardwick Hall gig with Suggs and co. will get the party started ahead of Saturday's Hardwick Live festival
  
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• Joselu: Newcastle United close to signing Stoke striker

  14-08-2017 14:05 via bbc.co.uk
  Newcastle United are close to completing the signing of Stoke striker Joselu for a reported £5m.
  
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• This is how a feisty grandmother stood up to Carolann 'Chucky' Gallon

  14-08-2017 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The plucky 63-year-old campaigned to get Carolann Gallon evicted from flats in Newburn and taken to court for anti social behaviour
  
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• Wetherspoons says it wants to stop customers charging their phones behind the bar

  14-08-2017 13:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The pub chain says it does not want the 'hassle' of looking after phones which customers leave with staff members to charge up for them
  
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• Popular Newcastle pub in £5.6m hotel, bar and restaurant makeover plan

  14-08-2017 13:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It will take 18 months to carry out all the conversion work at the Three Mile Inn in Gosforth
  
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• 16 places to go for afternoon tea in Newcastle and the North East during Afternoon Tea Week

  14-08-2017 13:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It's Afternoon Tea Week across the country, here's our guide where you can mark the occasion in style in Newcastle and the North East
  
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