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• The 10 North East landmarks in the fight to improving human rights worldwide

  02-09-2017 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Fighting to abolish slavery, against racism and for the vote, the region had an important role in all of them
  
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• Newcastle United loan star Sean Longstaff continues superb goalscoring form

  02-09-2017 20:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It's four goals in four games for Sean Longstaff at Blackpool after the Geordie youngster struck again against Wimbledon
  
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• Max Stryjek facing weeks on the sidelines after injury blow in Accrington Stanley debut

  02-09-2017 19:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sunderland youngster Max Stryjek was straight into the Accrington Stanley side after joining on deadline day, but it ended prematurely
  
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• Is Sunderland vs Sheffield United on TV, what time is kick-off and who is in the teams?

  02-09-2017 19:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Simon Grayson's new-look Black Cats host newly-promoted Sheffield United at the Stadium of Light, looking to get back to winning ways
  
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• Sunderland should benefit from Lamine Kone staying, after no offers came in

  02-09-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Lamine Kone would have preferred a Sunderland exit this summer, but his poor form last season meant no one was willing to pay the price
  
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• See Newcastle groom's outrageous wrestling-themed wedding entrance

  02-09-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ash Horne broke with tradition when he married Maxine at Hoult's Yard, making his way down the aisle in full WWE style
  
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• Missing Vera? Pay a visit to some of the stunning North East scenery where episodes are set

  02-09-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  While series eight of the hit ITV drama is being filmed, we've taken a look at some of the North East locations where the drama was shot
  
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• Game 4 Grenfell: Stars turn out for celebrity charity football match to fundraise for survivors

  02-09-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  The charity match was held at Loftus Road in west London, and saw sides managed by former Newcastle United strikers Alan Shearer and Les Ferdinand
  
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• Dagenham & Redbridge 3-1 Gateshead

  02-09-2017 18:37 via bbc.co.uk
  Dagenham and Redbridge move to the top of the National League after clinching a late win over Gateshead.
  
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• Terry Waite uses Beirut hostage ordeal to help the homeless in the North East

  02-09-2017 17:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 15-bedroom facility in South Shields provides accommodation and support for those living on the streets
  
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• Disney fans quick to snap up new Beauty & the Beast must-have from Primark - the Mrs Potts teapot

  02-09-2017 17:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Earlier this year it was the Chip purse that had Beauty & the Beast fans rushing to Primark well now its a Mrs Potts tea pot
  
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• Newcastle United's Premier League odds: What the bookies think after transfer deadline day

  02-09-2017 17:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  How did Newcastle United's failure to strengthen on transfer deadline day affect their odds among the bookmakers
  
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• Sunderland will help Jonny Williams reach his potential, insists Crystal Palace owner

  02-09-2017 17:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jonny Williams can be a big asset for Sunderland after joing them on loan on transfer deadline day, according to Palace's Steve Parish
  
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• Man taken to hospital after shots fired at a house in West Denton

  02-09-2017 17:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police are investigating after the windows of a house in West Denton were shot at late on Friday night by an 'unknown offender'
  
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• Watch the Newcastle busker who got Geordie lasses swooning in the city centre

  02-09-2017 17:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  On a sunny Saturday in Newcastle, the male singer attracted plenty of attention as he performed a few songs in the city centre
  
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• Search for South Shields man George McKay, 64, last seen on Friday

  02-09-2017 17:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 64-year-old from Cauldwell Avenue, South Shields has not been since since 8.30am on Friday and his family are becoming increasingly worried
  
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• Throckley 'explosion' cost businesses thousands after underground fire erupts

  02-09-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Thousands of pounds were lost in takings after an electrical fire happened in Hexham Road in Throckley causing businesses to close early
  
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• St Olave's sixth form education 'cleansing' is another symptom of the UK becoming Cutthroat Island

  02-09-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Schools ejecting sixth formers seen as not making the grade is a natural progression for performance league tables
  
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• Doctors gave these twins no chance when they were born at 23 weeks but just look at them now

  02-09-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Kyle and Jake French are now happy and healthy three year olds, but when they were born they weighed less than 1.5lb
  
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• After mum battled a rare giant tumour her daughter came up with this idea to say thanks to medics

  02-09-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  10-year-old Aimee Graham, of Billingham, had a sponsored haircut and raised £860 for ward 42 at the RVI
  
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• Geordie Shore's Marnie Simpson gets romantic with former X Factor star Casey Johnson

  02-09-2017 16:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Marnie and Casey were first linked while both appearing on MTV's Single AF and now it looks like they might be an official item
  
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• Newcastle Falcons boss facing major selection headache after impressive opening display

  02-09-2017 15:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Dean Richards saw his Newcastle Falcons brezze to a 35-8 win over Worcester, without some of the side's top names
  
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• Fishermen stunned after 18ft shark spotted off Tynemouth coast

  02-09-2017 15:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The shark, estimated to be 16-18ft long, was seen just a mile away from the Tynemouth coast on Thursday afternoon by fisherman Tony Marron
  
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• David Moyes defends his 'honest' early comments that Sunderland were relegation candidates

  02-09-2017 14:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sunderland were only two games into the new campaign last season when David Moyes admitted they were battling relegation
  
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• 'Superlative' Mikel Merino catches the headlines in Spain after goal and assist for under-21s

  02-09-2017 14:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Mikel Merino was in fine form for the Spanish under-21 side, scoring one and assisting another as they beat Italy 3-0
  
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• Roker Pier tunnel entrance lowered into place

  02-09-2017 14:15 via bbc.co.uk
  Once completed, the work will allow public access to the tunnel and lighthouse.
  
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• Two three-match bans already? Rafa Benitez must get to grips with his Newcastle bad boys

  02-09-2017 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Aleksandar Mitrovic and Jonjo Shelvey have already been in trouble with the FA this season - and Rafa Benitez must put an end to it
  
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• The long goodbye for Rafa Benitez? It really isn't as simple as that at Newcastle

  02-09-2017 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United's situation is a strange one but Rafa Benitez will continue with his job
  
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• Northumbria academic publishing story of Martin Luther King's historic Newcastle visit

  02-09-2017 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Book launch part of Freedom City 2017 festival commemorating 50th anniversary of event
  
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• North Shields soldier who lost two legs in bomb blast hoping to swim to victory at Invictus Games

  02-09-2017 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Steve Palmer was severely injured in an explosion while serving in Afghanistan but turned to swimming as part of his recovery
  
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• Father and son fined after 'dangerous' dog bites neighbour twice in family 'feud'

  02-09-2017 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  David and Graham Dudgeon have both been fined after Border Collie Max bit their neighbour on two separate occasions
  
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• See the moment a fight breaks out between passengers on Newcastle to Alicante flight

  02-09-2017 13:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Footage appears to show two women throwing punches at eachother on the plane over a dispute
  
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• Man on wrong side of Tyne Bridge railings brought to safety after four hours

  02-09-2017 13:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Traffic was down to one lane on the northbound side of the bridge while police, firefighters and paramedics responded to the emergency
  
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• Smooth Criminal rockers Alien Ant Farm announce Newcastle gig as part of UK tour

  02-09-2017 13:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Alien Ant Farm, who landed a huge UK hit with their cover of the Michael Jackson classic, are hitting the road and coming to Newcastle
  
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• David Moyes on how Newcastle United played a big role in his decision to resign from Sunderland

  02-09-2017 13:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  David Moyes departed Sunderland in May having led the club to relegation from the Premier League after a disappointing season
  
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• Dagenham & Redbridge v Gateshead

  02-09-2017 13:08 via bbc.co.uk
  Live coverage of Saturday's National League game between Dagenham & Redbridge and Gateshead.
  
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• Newcastle restaurant puts Yorkshire Pudding pizza on the menu - any takers?

  02-09-2017 13:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Pioneers of crazy culinary creations like the Nugzilla, Rub Smokehouse & Bar have done it again with their Epic Specials for September
  
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• Sunderland's Aiden McGeady backed to be Ireland's hero again in Georgia

  02-09-2017 13:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Aiden McGeady was the goal hero last time Ireland won in Georgia, and Martin O'Neill stil has confidence in him
  
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• Mothercare, Toys R Us and Next products recalled over safety fears

  02-09-2017 12:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The major retailers, who has stores in the North East, have issued advice on how customers can get refunds
  
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• Why Newcastle United must get someone to fill the void between Rafa Benitez and Mike Ashley

  02-09-2017 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The transfer window did not go Newcastle United's way, but is Lee Charnley the man to get the deals done?
  
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• Report reveals HMP Durham paedophile Geoffrey Blacklock died weeks into jail term

  02-09-2017 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Geoffrey Blacklock was three weeks into a four year sentence when he died in Durham prison and expressly wished for his family to be kept in the dark
  
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• North Tyneside woman's dedicated battle to lose weight while caring for terminally ill husband

  02-09-2017 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Wendy Dougal has dropped five dress sizes after changing her diet and exercising more
  
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• Nee Bosh, marra! Korean Billy takes on the Mackem dialect in his latest video

  02-09-2017 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Billy has taken YouTube by storm with his take on explaining various dialects from around the country - now it's Sunderland's turn
  
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• It's often a frustrating existence, so why do so many of us become football fans?

  02-09-2017 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A new book by writer and Newcastle United season ticker holder, Paul Brown, uncovers why so many of us become football fans
  
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• Grieving mum's donor plea after eight-year-old Ella Dee dies waiting for second heart transplant

  02-09-2017 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ella Dee died in the Freeman Hospital in Newcastle when she became ill while waiting for her second heart transplant
  
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• Eddy Eats visits the Comet in Hurworth County Durham where the roasties get a roasting

  02-09-2017 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Spuds-u-dislike: Our Sunday scranner enjoys the delights of this high quality hostelry except for one thing
  
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• Suspect still on the run after Kenton Bar stabbing as police look for 'known offender'

  02-09-2017 11:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police said they were still searching for a suspect following the stabbing at a home on Kenton Bar on Friday afternoon
  
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• Family tribute after South Shields pedestrian car death

  02-09-2017 11:51 via bbc.co.uk
  Martha Johnson died when she was struck by a car on Marsden Road.
  
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• Katie Price lined up to be star attraction at Sunderland Pride after party

  02-09-2017 11:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Katie, who's just kicked off her nationwide 'Audience with..' tour will bring the curtain down on Pride celebrations in Sunderland
  
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• Beamish Hall's Terror in the Trees looks set to send a serious shiver down the spine this Halloween

  02-09-2017 11:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  With 2017 hurtling by, Halloween isn't too far away and Beamish Hall's Terror in the Trees looks like being a terrifying ticket this year
  
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