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• Family and Newcastle United staff had to convince Rafa Benitez not to come back too early

  09-09-2017 23:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Francisco de Miguel Moreno has spoken about Rafa Benitez illness and the Spaniard's determination to be at the Swansea City game
  
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• Sunderland 1-2 Sheffield United analysis: Lightning Rod - Jack Rodwell has become target for fans

  09-09-2017 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Black Cats supporters turned on Jack Rodwell against Sheffield United but the problem is of the club's making, not his, and booing him will not help
  
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• Woman seen being hit and put into car in 'domestic incident' in Tynemouth

  09-09-2017 21:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police are appealing for help in tracing the people involved in the incident on Percy Park Road in Tynemouth on Friday night
  
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• Sutton 1-1 Gateshead report: Heed survive late barrage to claim impressive point

  09-09-2017 20:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gateshead had to fight for a valuable point on the road at Sutton United to set up two big home games this week
  
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• Sunderland 1-2 Sheffield United

  09-09-2017 20:01 via bbc.co.uk
  Clayton Donaldson scores twice on his Sheffield United debut to condemn Sunderland to a third consecutive league defeat.
  
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• Sutton United 1-1 Gateshead

  09-09-2017 19:58 via bbc.co.uk
  Gateshead withstand late pressure to secure a draw at Sutton in a tale of two penalties at Gander Green Lane.
  
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• Latest injury updates on Lamine Kone and Lee Cattermole, from Sunderland boss Simon Grayson

  09-09-2017 19:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sunderland manager Simon Grayson says the Black Cats were affected by the players who were unavailable against Sheffield United
  
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• Sunderland pay homage to mining heritage with launch of new third kit

  09-09-2017 19:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Black Cats have revealed their new third kit celebrating the area's rich industrial past
  
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• Sunderland players 'devastated' by club's slump, says Simon Grayson

  09-09-2017 19:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Sunderland's defeat against Sheffield United was their third reverse in a row, and boss Simon Grayson insists his players share the fans' frustrations
  
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• 'There is no character' - Sunderland fans hit out as team lose third game in a row

  09-09-2017 19:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Sunderland fans have been left far from happy with their team after defeat to Sheffield United
  
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• Why there is a bobble on a bobble hat? This and other every day objects explained

  09-09-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Here are a list of every day objects with a purpose you may never have realised they had before
  
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• See the 10 best pictures capturing the Great North CityGames 2017

  09-09-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Huge crowd turns out to see star athletes perform in the shadow of Sage Gateshead
  
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• Police boss Vera Baird stands by decision to use convicted rapist informant 'XY'

  09-09-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police and Crime Commissioner says controversial deployment of rapist informant was the right thing to do
  
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• Graham Onions points out Durham have inflicted their own costly deduction this season

  09-09-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Durham's Graham Onions has highlighted five games his side might have won this season, only to fall short at the last, but can see positives from it
  
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• Fragile mementoes of Martin Luther King's visit to Newcastle go on display

  09-09-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The free exhibition at Newcastle University's Philip Robinson Library recalls an extraordinary day back in November 1967
  
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• 'Everything's looking good' - Newcastle Eagles new boy delighted with debut show

  09-09-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle Eagles got their pre-season campaign under way with an impressive win over Team USA Select, with Kai Williams starring
  
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• Sunderland 1-2 Sheffield United player ratings: Read James Hunter's match marks

  09-09-2017 18:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Sunderland's woes continued with the players coming under fire again after another poor performance, but how bad were they against the Blades
  
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• Sunderland 1-2 Sheffield United: Black Cats shape shifting didn't work - 5 things we learned

  09-09-2017 18:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  All three transfer deadline day signings featured for Sunderland against Sheffield United, but Simon Grayson has plenty of work to do
  
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• Sunderland 1-2 Sheffield United report: Black Cats crash to a third successive defeat

  09-09-2017 18:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Sunderland fans turned on their team for a second game in a row as the Black Cats flopped again, with Sheffield United earning a routine win
  
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• Sunderland Nissan's entire workforce gets freedom of city

  09-09-2017 17:50 via bbc.co.uk
  Sunderland City Council said the "hard-working" staff were essential to Nissan's success.
  
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• Afternoon of demonstrations brings Newcastle city centre to a standstill

  09-09-2017 17:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The English Defence League and Newcastle Unites held simultaneous protests in the city in the wake of Operation Shelter
  
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• 'Polluted' mine water pumped into Northumberland sea claim

  09-09-2017 17:02 via bbc.co.uk
  The Coal Authority said tests would establish if the water was contaminated.
  
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• Newcastle United fans get their hands on the League Cup

  09-09-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Toon faithful got the chance to do what their team won't by lifting what is now the Carabao Cup
  
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• How Scottish Power shocked one customer taking over their account unexpectedly

  09-09-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Scottish Power guilty of an 'erroneous transfer' after taking a customer's account without permission
  
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• How Freddie Woodman is now pushing for the number 1 spot at Newcastle United

  09-09-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  England youth international Freddie Woodman not afraid to ask serious questions of first team goalkeeping position
  
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• Household Cavalry veteran to take on 2,000-mile sailing challenge after battling brain injury

  09-09-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Alan Purdy, from Ouston, is taking part in the Round Britain Challenge for Turn to Starboard
  
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• Attention Great North runners: Here's what should be on your menu tonight

  09-09-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Experts give nutritional advice on the best things to eat the night before the run to maximise success
  
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• 10 years on from the Northern Rock crisis when Robert Peston nearly ruined Britain

  09-09-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It was back in 2007 a run on the Newcastle-based bank saw the country look over a financial abyss
  
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• 'Newcastle still have too many Championship players' says Mark Lawrenson as pundits predict trouble ahead

  09-09-2017 16:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Pundits have predicted troubled waters ahead for Newcastle United after a disappointing transfer window
  
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• Need a job? Argos to take on 10,000 new staff for Christmas

  09-09-2017 16:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The firm is looking to employ thousands of customer advisers at its 800 stores across the UK
  
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• 'Maybe Newcastle should look at him in January'- fans react as Emmanuel Riviere hits the net

  09-09-2017 16:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Emmanuel Riviere had a mixed debut this weekend scoring and then missing an open goal and Newcastle United fans noticed
  
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• Man appears in court following chemical attack at a Newcastle gym

  09-09-2017 15:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A 35-year-old woman suffered facial burns following the alleged attack at West Denton Leisure Centre
  
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• 'We stole it to be honest' - Newcastle Falcons' Dean Richards' honest assessment after super win

  09-09-2017 15:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  A late penalty try earned Newcastle Falcons an excellent away win at Sale on Friday night, with Sonatane Takulua keeping them in it
  
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• Hundreds of runners get Great North Run weekend under way with Great North 5k

  09-09-2017 15:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  More than a thousand runners take part in the event at the Quayside on Saturday morning
  
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• Graham Onions on following Simon Brown's example and his pride at passing Durham legend

  09-09-2017 14:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Seam bowler Graham Onions spoke of his pride after beating Simon Brown's record of 518 First-Class wickets for Durham
  
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• With harvest time comes Alnwick Food Festival - a chance to celebrate local produce

  09-09-2017 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The festival, established in 2005, is one of the last of the year in the North East but organisers are hoping it will be one of the best
  
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• Sam Allardyce was wrong - Rafa Benitez deserved much more from Mike Ashley this summer

  09-09-2017 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Former Newcastle United manager Big Sam has had his say on Rafa Benitez and Mike Ashley, but he's got it wrong
  
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• Northumbrian Water apologise to householder after bosses change their mind over charges

  09-09-2017 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The water firm has apologised and revised its original stance where it threatened to bill a customer for a leak outside their home
  
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• Byker Grove star Holly Matthews opens her heart following the death of her husband

  09-09-2017 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A month after losing partner Ross Blair to a brain tumour, Holly has spoken about how she and her two young daughters are coping with the tragic loss
  
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• A third of sick notes in the North East are for mental health problems, NHS reveals

  09-09-2017 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Our region has some of the highest proportions in England of people missing work because of psychological disorders
  
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• Newcastle United players set up after-school coaching sessions - here's all the details

  09-09-2017 13:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Dwight Gayle eager to inspire others after incredible journey from non-league to Premier League
  
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• Ross Noble reveals 'brilliant excuse' for not running the Great North Run

  09-09-2017 12:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Instead the Geordie comic took on the Great North 5K at the Quayside on Saturday as thousands of runners flock to the region
  
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• What should you eat for breakfast on the morning of the Great North Run?

  09-09-2017 12:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Great North Run is upon us and if you're running it, maybe for the first time, here are some tips on what to fill up on
  
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• 'Nowhere will be safe': Latest warning ahead of Hurricane Irma striking Florida

  09-09-2017 12:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  More than 5.6million people are ordered to leave the state, the largest evacuation in US history, as the storm strengthens to Category 5
  
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• Seaham rapist Paul Leighton's extradition sought by US

  09-09-2017 12:20 via bbc.co.uk
  Leighton was jailed for rape after tricking victims online in four countries into abusing relatives.
  
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• Stottie-loving grandad receives fitting send off as Greggs deliver favourite snack to his wake

  09-09-2017 12:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ron Weed moved from Felling when a lad and never stopped loving stotties, so his son asked Greggs to send a batch to his wake - and they did
  
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• What is drug-based psychosis and what can the effects be?

  09-09-2017 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Drug based psychosis is where a person has a break from reality after taking a psychoactive substance
  
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• Teenager knifed best friend in Newcastle Aldi store following drug-induced psychosis

  09-09-2017 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The schoolboy was suffering a 'brief episode' of drug-induced psychosis after taking a form of cannabis when he launched the attack
  
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• Revealed: The most expensive homes sold in the North East in July

  09-09-2017 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Homes in Ponteland, Jesmond, and Gosforth all feature in the most expensive recent house sales in the North East
  
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• Newcastle United have the right players to be fine without Rafa Benitez - it could even spur them on

  09-09-2017 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  If Rafa Benitez is forced to miss Newcastle's game against Swansea then it could even be an incentive for his players to perform
  
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