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• Newcastle United's latest signing Joselu left stunned as 12,000 fans turn up for a TRAINING session

  17-08-2017 23:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Incoming Newcastle striker Joselu can't wait to represent a bigger club after arriving from Stoke City
  
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• Newcastle United open day sees Toon fans turn out in force

  17-08-2017 21:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Toon fans turned out in force to watch Newcastle United stars train in the sunshine at St James' Park
  
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• CCTV appeal after racist abuse hurled at woman waiting for a train at Fawdon Metro station

  17-08-2017 21:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A group of three men gathered near a 41-year-old waiting for a Metro and started shouting abuse at her
  
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• Newcastle health boss Sir Leonard Fenwick sacked

  17-08-2017 20:52 via bbc.co.uk
  Longest serving NHS chief executive Sir Leonard Fenwick called it "an orchestrated witch hunt".
  
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• Work made above a seaside Co-op has wowed art lovers around the world. Now you can see it

  17-08-2017 20:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  They don't advertise their presence but this North East group of artists has exhibited in China, Greece, Italy, Australia and elsewhere
  
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• Dean Richards: Mark Wilson's England call can be 'catalyst' for Newcastle Falcons' next generation

  17-08-2017 20:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  If Mark Wilson can build on his England debut Newcastle Falcons will see less of him in 2017-18, but director of rugby Dean Richards will be delighted
  
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• Jermaine Jenas almost feels 'sick' that Rafa Benitez has not been backed at Newcastle United

  17-08-2017 20:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Former Newcastle United midfielder has criticised the Magpies' owner for not back Rafa Benitez in the transfer market
  
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• Is it safe to travel to Spain following Barcelona terror attack? Latest advice here

  17-08-2017 20:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Thirteen people have been killed after a van ploughed into pedestrians in a suspected terror attack
  
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• Everything we know so far following Barcelona terror attack as 13 confirmed dead

  17-08-2017 19:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Authorities have now confirmed 13 people are feared dead after the suspected terror attack in the Las Ramblas area of Barcelona
  
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• Newcastle United winger's heartache at terror attack on hometown Barcelona

  17-08-2017 19:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Victor Fernandez took to Twitter to voice his sadness following an attack which is believed to have left as many as 13 dead
  
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• A Level results 2017: Rates of top grades in the North East rocket, but university entries stay low

  17-08-2017 19:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The pass rate in the North East is also higher than average, as schools deal with the impact of a new A Level specification
  
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• JumpArena in Gateshead hosts Ninja Week for kids with summer holiday competitions

  17-08-2017 19:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Calling all ninjas - trampoline park invites youngsters to spring into warrior action from Monday, August 21
  
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• Second venue for Jesmond's Jam Jar bar and restaurant entrepreneur

  17-08-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Anthony Martin now plans to breathe new life into the New Coach Inn in Killingworth
  
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• NUFC star opens new neuroradiology department at Newcastle hospital

  17-08-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Rob Elliot officially opened the extended and remodelled suite, which has been furnished with a brand new MRI scanner
  
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• 'He had such a bright future ahead of him': Tributes paid to promising teen referee Kieran Oliver

  17-08-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 18-year-old died after a three vehicle crash in Gateshead on Sunday which left seven others injured
  
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• Former children's nurse who has lived on the same street since WW2 celebrates her 101st birthday

  17-08-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Betty Weightman first moved to Jesmond, Newcastle, with her husband Stan in 1942, and has stayed on the same street ever since
  
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• Teen killed in Kibblesworth crash named by police

  17-08-2017 18:57 via bbc.co.uk
  Eight people were injured when two cars crashed on Sunday night.
  
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• Berwick crash kills dog-walking pensioner

  17-08-2017 18:54 via bbc.co.uk
  Police said the 81-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene.
  
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• Everything is Black and White Podcast: What does Mike Ashley's interview mean for Newcastle United?

  17-08-2017 18:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Mark Douglas and Lewis Arnold join Andrew Musgrove for this week's NUFC podcast
  
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• Rolando Aarons underlines just how important the clash with Huddersfield Town is this weekend

  17-08-2017 18:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Newcastle United's flying winger happy to build up the Magpies' trip to the John Smith's Stadium on Sunday
  
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• Convicted County Durham killer jailed after blowing bank robbery cash on luxury holiday

  17-08-2017 18:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Russell Snowdon, of Crook, County Durham, who has been jailed for a string of offences including manslaughter is back behind bars
  
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• Operation Sanctuary: The key questions that remain about police's use of 'XY'

  17-08-2017 18:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Who might have known about the convicted rapist's deployment and just how unusual was it?
  
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• Dozens injured in Barcelona van terror attack

  17-08-2017 18:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Witnesses reported gunshots and seeing people running away and screaming
  
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• Barcelona terror attack LIVE: Up to 13 dead after gunmen crash truck into crowds and storm restaurant

  17-08-2017 18:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A white van hit pedestrians in Las Ramblas, Barcelona, and Spanish authorities have shut down the Metro system while police investigate
  
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• Barcelona terror attack LIVE: 13 people confirmed to have died after van crashes into crowds on Las Ramblas

  17-08-2017 18:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A white van hit pedestrians in Las Ramblas, Barcelona, and Spanish authorities have shut down the Metro system while police investigate
  
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• Barcelona terror attack: 13 dead and 80 injured after van crashes into crowds on Las Ramblas — As it happened

  17-08-2017 18:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A white van hit pedestrians in Las Ramblas, Barcelona, and Spanish authorities have shut down the Metro system while police investigate
  
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• Ex-Northumbria Police chief joins calls for review of use of rapists as police informants

  17-08-2017 17:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sue Sim says new guidance on the deployment of serious sex offenders in situations with vulnerable people is needed following the XY outrage
  
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• Pensioner dies after being hit by a car while walking his dog in Berwick

  17-08-2017 17:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A car collided with the elderly man, who died at the scene on Castle Street in Norham while out walking his dog
  
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• Muzoon Almellehan is celebrating her A-level success

  17-08-2017 17:27 via bbc.co.uk
  Education campaigner Muzoon Almellehan is celebrating getting an A* in Arabic.
  
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• Corbyn: Wrong to blame 'entire ethnic community' for abuse

  17-08-2017 17:24 via bbc.co.uk
  Jeremy Corbyn says it is wrong to blame "an entire ethnic community" for child abuse.
  
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• Thief sprayed 94-year-old man with tomato sauce before taking money from his pocket

  17-08-2017 17:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The suspect stole almost £500 from the victim's trouser pocket during the bizarre theft in the West End of Newcastle
  
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• Flunked your exams? Five Geordies (and a Mackem) who didn't need top A Levels or degrees for success

  17-08-2017 17:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  If A Level results day hasn't brought you joy, take comfort from these North East celebrities and business leaders
  
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• The wait is over – the all-new SEAT Ibiza has arrived

  17-08-2017 17:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Pulman SEAT in Sunderland is celebrating its seventh birthday with the arrival of the all-new SEAT Ibiza which is packed full of technology
  
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• Sage Gateshead to host Let's Travel The World international street food festival

  17-08-2017 17:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sage Gateshead have united with food battle specialists 44 Events for the food festival which will feature music and a pop up cinema
  
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• Watch celebrating North East students tell their success stories on A-level results day

  17-08-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  As students across the North East picked up their results, we visited schools to find out what comes next for them
  
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• Top tips on how to save money as a university student and stretch that loan further

  17-08-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  There are ways to stop the money flowing out of your account after you've moved away into a new city if you follow these simple steps
  
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• North East tops table for creating jobs from overseas investment

  17-08-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The region is second only to London for creating jobs after attracting foreign investment
  
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• North East singer Anna Reay is looking ahead to the Great North Run and a special gig

  17-08-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Anna is looking forward to running for her chosen charity but has also recorded a fund-raising single she is to premiere in Durham
  
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• Newcastle, Northumbria, Durham and Sunderland University Freshers' Week and term dates 2017

  17-08-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Headed to a North East university? Here's when Freshers' Week starts and when lectures will begin - so save the dates
  
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• Dwight Gayle: Newcastle United won't worry about possession stakes at Huddersfield Town

  17-08-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dwight Gayle says Newcastle United gunning for three points at Huddersfield by any means necessary
  
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• Cider's a West Country speciality, right? Wrong if you're a Tees Cider fan

  17-08-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Julian Gaskin is a lawyer with many strings to his bow, including a popular stall at one of the region's regular farmers' markets
  
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• Mum finds two spiders the same size as her hand as arachnid season kicks off

  17-08-2017 16:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Spiders are heading into homes to find a warm spot to mate - leaving this woman and her family 'terrified'
  
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• Great North Run route - 13.1 miles of pain (and gain!)

  17-08-2017 16:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Our Great North Run video map shows everything you need to know en route including mile markers, water stations and toilets - and that finish line
  
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• Glass manufacturer invests almost £1m in new machinery to boost sales

  17-08-2017 16:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  PLG Glass makes commercial products for Fenwick, TK Maxx, The Sage Gateshead, and Selfridges
  
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• Two arrested after car 'mounted pavement' and struck pedestrian in Blyth

  17-08-2017 16:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A 28-year-old man was left with serious leg injuries after the alleged hit-and-run and two people have now been arrested by officers
  
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• Jesmond bar to host Game of Thrones season 7 finale night with free pizza

  17-08-2017 16:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Hot on the heels of its Love Island final party, Spy Bar is inviting Game of Thrones fans to enjoy the final episode of season 7 on its big screens
  
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• Freddie Woodman promoted to England Under-21s after impressing Gareth Southgate

  17-08-2017 15:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Newcastle United's sought after goalkeeper climbing the international ladder after impressive summer with Under-20s
  
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• Alan Shearer issues Newcastle United fresh transfer warning ahead of 'long hard season'

  17-08-2017 15:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Newcastle United legend feels his old club are struggling to compete with West Brom, Leicester and Bournemouth
  
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• Newcastle Freshers 2017: 15 things all students should do in Newcastle

  17-08-2017 15:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Now they've got their results, many youngsters will be looking forward to studying (and partying) in Newcastle
  
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• Joselu hits spectacular volley at Newcastle United open training session - watch it here

  17-08-2017 15:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United forward Joselu fires a fine volley - you can watch the footage here
  
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