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• Convicted Wallsend killer vows to prove his innocence in sensational letter from prison

  21-08-2017 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Martyn Burke, jailed for life for murdering Andrew Keenan in Wallsend, claimed in a letter to ChronicleLive that another man carried out the killing
  
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• Cue did it! Consett men are world record holders after playing 100 hours of snooker - non stop

  21-08-2017 21:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The pair beat the current record of 85 hours, 19 minutes and four seconds to take their place in the Guinness World Record books
  
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• Review: Sir Ken Dodd's Happiness Show at The Playhouse, Whitley Bay

  21-08-2017 21:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  How veteran entertainer, 89, tickled fans with a variety show of classic gags, magic and song
  
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• Rafa Benitez's 'negativity' is impacting on the 'whole' of Newcastle United says Jamie Carragher

  21-08-2017 21:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Rafa Benitez has admitted his frustrations at 'mistakes' Newcastle United have made in the transfer window
  
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• Watch huge section of polar explorer ship the David Attenborough heading out of the Tyne

  21-08-2017 20:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Stern weighs equivalent of 71 London double decker buses and left the Tyne on Monday destined for Birkenhead
  
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• How rich is Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley compared to other Premier League owners?

  21-08-2017 20:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Mike Ashley spoke to Sky Sports News and said he could not compete with many team in the top flight but how does his wealth compare?
  
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• 'I did everything I possibly could' - Mum of brave Bradley Lowery speaks out as charity is founded

  21-08-2017 19:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Bradley Lowery Foundation is set to carry on the legacy of the youngster by helping other families
  
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• Invention Sheds teaching kids hands-on skills

  21-08-2017 19:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Invention Sheds have been placed in 20 schools to promote creativity and new ideas
  
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• North East sees boom in knowledge economy, official figures show

  21-08-2017 19:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Companies in the knowledge economy grow by more than 50% in the last five years - one of the highest rates of growth in the UK
  
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• Virgin East Coast launches sale with cut price tickets between Newcastle and London

  21-08-2017 19:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Around 500,000 discounts are available on Virgin East Coast routes for travel between mid-September and mid-December
  
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• Barcelona terror attack suspect Younes Abouyaaqoub shot dead by police

  21-08-2017 19:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The man believed to be the driver who ploughed into pedestrians in Barcelona was found and shot by police after a five-day manhunt
  
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• Mikel Merino watch: Newcastle have unearthed a rough diamond, but one who will take time to polish

  21-08-2017 19:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United midfielder Mikel Merino was singled out for criticism by Graeme Souness - Chris Waugh passes his verdict on the Spaniard
  
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• Shameful - our major report into gender inequality in the North East

  21-08-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Men and women are divided in education, work, home life and even death, research has found
  
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• Junior and Mini Great North Runs 2017 - all you need to know about the Newcastle event

  21-08-2017 18:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Junior and Mini Great North Run take place on Saturday, September 9 on Newcastle Gateshead Quayside ahead of the Great North Run 2017
  
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• Northern Powerhouse minister Jake Berry defends government record on transport investment

  21-08-2017 18:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  On a visit to the New Wear Crossing in Sunderland, the new minister addressed big transport issues facing the North East
  
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• Unprovoked spade attack on man waiting inside Fenham barbers

  21-08-2017 18:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Two men wearing balaclavas attacked a 28-year-old with a spade and police are now asking the public to help identify the attackers
  
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• What else can we see in 2017's night sky after Monday's partial solar eclipse?

  21-08-2017 18:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Following the Solar Eclipse, there are some star-gazing treats to look out for this year - and they include spectacular meteor showers with spectacular names!
  
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• Sunderland's lack of transfer activity in August not yet troubling Simon Grayson

  21-08-2017 18:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Sunderland need more signings and the window closes in just ten days' time, but Simon Grayson is confident late deals will be done
  
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• Pizza favourites to go into competition as Wylam Brewery hosts Slice Wars food battle

  21-08-2017 18:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Fresh from hosting previous food battles Battle of the Burger and Argie Bhaji, the Brewery will now host Slice Wars
  
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• On-loan Newcastle forward Ivan Toney promises more goals will follow after opening Wigan account

  21-08-2017 18:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United boss Rafa Benitez has sent forward Ivan Toney out on loan to League One Wigan Athletic for the season
  
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• Barcelona terror attack suspect Younes Abouyaaqoub 'arrested by Spanish police'

  21-08-2017 17:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police launched a manhunt for terror suspect Younes Abouyaaqoub after the Barcelona van attack on Thursday
  
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• Jogger left with fractured jaw following Team Valley assault

  21-08-2017 17:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Six teenage boys targeted a family as they were on a run through Low Teams and Team Valley in Gateshead before punching a man
  
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• Investigation continues after sinkhole opened up on busy Bishop Auckland street

  21-08-2017 17:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Parts of Newgate Street remain closed after a sinkhole around 1ft wide and 4ft deep appeared on Saturday
  
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• From music hall to Star Trek, all ages are covered on the entertainment bill around Newcastle

  21-08-2017 17:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A trip back in time to a music hall act out to make a killing and a futuristic flight to Star Wars territory are on offer in a mixed bag of entertainment in and around Newcastle
  
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• Sunderland to make changes at Carlisle, with newcomers told places are up for grabs

  21-08-2017 17:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sunderland manager Simon Grayson says players given a chance in the Carabao Cup tomorrow could stake their claims for a regular place in his side
  
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• Yorkshire Ripper gets £2,000 eye surgery at Sunderland Eye Hospital on the NHS

  21-08-2017 17:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Neil Jackson, son of Emily who was the Yorkshire Ripper's second victim, says Peter Sutcliffe should have been left to go blind
  
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• NASA solar eclipse live stream 2017 and when is the next big eclipse in Britain?

  21-08-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  There is a way to watch the best of the blackout online as it covers 14 American states on Monday evening
  
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• How these 'angels in the community' are winning hearts across the North East

  21-08-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Mother and daughter team, Lynne Davis and Cheryl McDonald, who run Community Corner, have been nominated for a Chronicle Champions Award
  
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• Ex Geordie Shore star Chantelle Connelly reveals big regret at her reason for quitting

  21-08-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Chantelle quit Geordie Shore during filming last summer but now, as the show returns for series 15, wishes she hadn't walked away
  
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• Con artist who made more than £30,000 from Norman Cornish fakes must pay back just £1

  21-08-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Richard Pearson, who destabilised the international art market, was locked up for more than three years for the scam earlier this year
  
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• Sunderland drinks company creates new jobs after expanding to new premises

  21-08-2017 16:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Clearly Drinks has invested in new production and warehousing facilities and drilled a new borehole for its Hadrian Spring
  
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• Man accused of attempted murder makes first court appearance after Ferryhill fire

  21-08-2017 16:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Daniel McCardle has been charged with attempted murder following a fire in Ferryhill which left a man with 'serious' burn injuries
  
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• Everything is Black and White Podcast: Message to Mike Ashley and will United sign anymore players?

  21-08-2017 16:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  This week's Podcast involves Chris Waugh, Stuart Jamieson and Andrew Musgrove discussing all the latest Newcastle United
  
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• When is the Carabao Cup third round draw? Strange early hours draw announced

  21-08-2017 15:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sunderland will have to beat Carlisle first but if they do then they'll find out their third round Carabao Cup opponents at an unusual time
  
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• Faerch Plast hires 50 new staff after major investment and acquisitions

  21-08-2017 15:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Over the last two years the food tray maker has acquired two rival companies
  
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• Newcastle firm's fingerprint readers to be used in home security systems

  21-08-2017 15:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ievo is targetting the domestic security market after partnering with an alarm company
  
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• Cattle & Cane gear up for Chase Park as festival moves to new Gateshead home

  21-08-2017 15:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Teesside folk sensations Cattle & Cane are gearing up to support The Coral as Chase Park entertains music fans over Bank Holiday weekend
  
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• Bedlington fatal crash: Accused Jordan O'Donnell remanded in custody after court appearance

  21-08-2017 15:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jordan O'Donnell is alleged to have caused the death of teenager Bethany Fisher by dangerous driving
  
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• Essential guide to Newcastle Mela as event gets set to return to Exhibition Park

  21-08-2017 15:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Mela is returning to Exhibition Park for another year with food and drink stalls, live entertainment, family fun and funfair rides
  
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• Gayle sits on the wrong bench and Huddersfield red card that wasn't - moments you might have missed

  21-08-2017 15:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Newcastle United slipped to a second-straight defeat at the hands of Huddersfield Town - but there were plenty of talking points
  
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• When Whitley Bay was a holiday resort nicknamed the 'Blackpool of the North East'

  21-08-2017 14:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Eight photographs that recall an era when thousands of holidaymakers would descend on the Tyneside resort of Whitley Bay
  
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• Witness the craziness as insane club night Bongo's Bingo returns to Newcastle

  21-08-2017 14:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Far from a traditional night at the bingo, Bongo's Bingo has you dancing on benches just as much as marking off numbers
  
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• How Newcastle hospital medics helped to make history on the other side of the world

  21-08-2017 14:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A team from the Freeman Hospital, led by Prof Stephen Clark, helped surgeons in Sri Lanka carry out the country's first-ever heart transplant
  
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• Tickets on sale for Halloween ghost train at Tanfield Railway - dare you hop aboard?

  21-08-2017 14:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  If you're feeling particularly brave, a trip on Tanfield Railway's Ghost Train might be in order this Halloween. Tickets are available now
  
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• West Ham rule out loan deal for Andy Carroll as Newcastle United play down return

  21-08-2017 14:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Reports suggest that West Ham will not allow Andy Carroll to return to Newcastle United on a loan deal
  
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• Paedophile lorry driver Garry Horseman jailed for 21 years for raping two children

  21-08-2017 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Garry Horseman, formerly of Blyth, subjected two young girls to horrific abuse which left them traumatised and has blighted their lives
  
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• Newcastle-linked midfielder Gabriel Pires has 'no intention' of leaving Leganes this summer

  21-08-2017 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Rafa Benitez brought Mikel Merino to Newcastle United this summer, but Gabriel Pires' name had been discussed previously
  
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• Bedroom tax sees £7m stripped from South Tyneside economy - council reveals

  21-08-2017 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A report to South Tyneside Council has revealed the cost of the controversial tax as running to more than £7m
  
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• Newcastle United fan charged with drunk and disorderly following incident on train

  21-08-2017 13:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Karl Kerridge was travelling back to Newcastle Central station when he was arrested by officers following an incident on the train
  
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• If you use your phone as a sat nav, this is what you need to know

  21-08-2017 13:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The law is very clear and increasingly strict on exactly how you are permitted to use your phone behind the wheel
  
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