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• Women's Super League 2017-18: New calendar, new names and new goal alerts

  21-09-2017 23:26 via bbc.co.uk
  As the new WSL season gets under way on Friday, BBC Sport looks at the inaugural winter calendar, the new signings and how you can follow the competition.
  
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• Major disruption between Newcastle and Durham after person hit by a train

  21-09-2017 22:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  British Transport Police have been called to the scene where a person was hit between Newcastle and Durham - trains are being delayed by up to an hour
  
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• 'Monster' ex turned up in dead of night and attacked the mum of his children with a metal pole

  21-09-2017 22:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Liam Cooperwaite woke up his ex by throwing stones at her window then broke her wrist with a metal pole when she went to tell him to clear off
  
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• Family's dramatic escape after suspected arson attack on home

  21-09-2017 21:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The family of three had to be rescued from a first floor window of the flat on Bamburgh Close, in Oxclose, Washington
  
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• Clarke Carlisle's wife speaks for the first time about former footballer's disappearance

  21-09-2017 21:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Clarke Carlisle's Geordie wife Carrie on how a terrible week has given her a new insight into the depression Clarke and so many others suffer with
  
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• Slight setback for Sunderland's Max Stryjek as he's unable to return to Accrington Stanley yet

  21-09-2017 20:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sunderland goalkeeper Max Stryjek was injured just nine minutes into his loan spell at Accrington Stanley last month
  
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• Newcastle United must find a regular goalscorer to keep up with the Premier League leaders

  21-09-2017 20:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Rafa Benitez's side are enjoying the heady heights of fourth place in the Premier League, but they have much to do to stay there
  
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• Emergency services at Team Valley roundabout after lorry overturns near A1

  21-09-2017 20:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The lorry tipped onto its side at around 5.45pm on the Lamesley Roundabout in Team Valley - police and firefighters are on the scene
  
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• Durham v Sussex: Philip Salt's maiden fifty helps visitors set target

  21-09-2017 20:03 via bbc.co.uk
  Philip Salt's maiden first-class half-century on day three sees Sussex set Durham 264 to win at Chester-le-Street.
  
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• Newcastle needs Brexit deal that doesn't undermine its economic growth, leader says

  21-09-2017 20:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Nick Forbes uses State of the City speech to say that Newcastle needs to prepare for the potential shock of Brexit
  
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• Robber left elderly woman, 81, with suspected broken shoulder after bag grab

  21-09-2017 19:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  An 81-year-old woman was attacked from behind in Durham and was left with a suspected broken shoulder as the robber made off
  
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• What should I do if my child gets burnt and how can I treat it?

  21-09-2017 19:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We take a look at what parents should do if their child is burnt or scalded to prevent serious injury
  
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• Toddler left with devastating scars after spilling a cup of tea over himself

  21-09-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Little Jace Hillary's skin started to peel as his frantic mum Tarnya removed his clothing before he was rushed to the Royal Victoria Infirmary
  
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• This touching video from Samaritans is something everyone should see

  21-09-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jon and Georga both called the charity's helpline and explain how it helped them deal with their mental health
  
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• Nearly 600 new homes WILL be built between Benton and Wallsend after go-ahead from planners

  21-09-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Persimmon Homes have been given permission to build the houses on farmland to the west of A186 Station Road North
  
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• Food is big business: how can I get my nose in the trough?

  21-09-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Journal business editor Graeme Whitfield is considering an alternative career in the food and drink business
  
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• 'Everyone was singing at me': Jose Enrique on the day he played in goal - and his Newcastle hero

  21-09-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Former Newcastle United left-back Jose Enrique on his highs and lows at St James' Park
  
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• Ethan Robson admits it was a 'dream come true' to make his Sunderland debut at Everton

  21-09-2017 18:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  The 20-year-old midfielder came on as an 86th minute substitute, as he made his first-team bow in their Carabao Cup defeat at Goodison Park
  
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• Enjoy a first look at Jurassic Kingdom ahead of Friday's opening in Newcastle

  21-09-2017 18:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Snarling animatronic dinosaurs roar into town to take over Leazes Park for an action-packed week - find out how to see them
  
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• Diesel scrappage scheme 2017 – what is it, how does it work and do I qualify?

  21-09-2017 18:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Car manufacturers such as Volkwagen, SEAT and SKODA have launched trade-in schemes designed to get more of us driving low-emission vehicles
  
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• Simon Grayson likely to get his wish as EFL clubs in favour of closing summer transfer window early

  21-09-2017 18:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  The EFL look set to follow the Premier League by closing their summer transfer window before the start of a season
  
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• Pianist Lars Vogt's masterly performance at Sage Gateshead earns a standing ovation

  21-09-2017 18:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  If you missed the concert in Sage One by the Royal Northern Sinfonia's music director, you can also hear it on BBC Radio 3
  
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• Geordie Shore filming delayed to pay row? Stars of MTV show said to have issues with contracts

  21-09-2017 18:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It's been on our screens since 2011 and filming is set to start on the 16th series of Newcastle based MTV show Geordie Shore
  
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• Newcastle swimming lesson company aims to go national with franchise programme

  21-09-2017 18:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jesmond's Nemo Swimming offers private swimming lessons to children of all ages
  
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• Five ways Sunderland can shock their season into life - starting against Cardiff on Saturday

  21-09-2017 17:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sunderland must kick start their season quickly if they are to avoid a long campaign at the wrong end of the Championship table
  
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• Who qualifies for the flu jab and where can I have it done?

  21-09-2017 17:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Act now to stay well this winter and let Boots help you keep colds at bay
  
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• One book you should judge by its cover: Why 'Portraits of an Icon' is a must-buy

  21-09-2017 17:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Author Daniel Storey has raised tens of thousands for the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation - here's how
  
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• Burglar who trashed and flooded Gateshead pub by leaving a tap on jailed for 12 weeks

  21-09-2017 17:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Shaun Greaves, of Lecondale on the Leam Lane Estate in Gateshead, stole £400 in cash after entering the Whickham House pub
  
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• Missing Sunderland man Glynn Procter asked to contact police

  21-09-2017 17:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Glynn Procter has been missing since Saturday, September 16 and is believed to be with Kelly Connolly, both are from Sunderland
  
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• The Everything is Black and White Podcast: How do you listen to the episodes?

  21-09-2017 17:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  All you need to know about getting involved with our weekly Everything is Black and White podcast
  
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• Why is the A19 not getting safer roads cash - but other black-spots are?

  21-09-2017 17:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The A67 and A1290 are in line to get funding for upgrades but the A19 is not eligible - we found out why
  
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• Dig out your legwarmers! Electric Sunset 80s cruise to set sail from Newcastle next year

  21-09-2017 17:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dig out your leg warmers as the four day cruise will take things back to the 1980s, including DJs, themed parties and day trips
  
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• Animatronic dinosaurs prepare to startle unsuspecting visitors

  21-09-2017 17:23 via bbc.co.uk
  The life-size animatronic dinosaurs in Leazes Park are part of the Jurassic Kingdom tour.
  
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• Here's how Bishop Auckland expects to be attracting 500,000 visitors per year by 2020

  21-09-2017 17:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The County Durham town, badly hit by industrial decline, is reinventing itself through The Auckland Project, just launched
  
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• Habitat and Argos opening in Newcastle Sainsbury's - but another Argos will shut

  21-09-2017 17:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Habitat's opening is good news to shoppers as the nearest store until now has been in Leeds
  
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• Thug Michael Smith savagely beat his partner as she held their one-year-old child

  21-09-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Smith, 34, of Wellfield Terrace, carried out the second part of the assault as he held the baby in his own arms
  
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• There's a plan for the North East should a Grenfell Tower-style tragedy ever occur

  21-09-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  NECA is mulling over plans which would ensure there would be enough temporary accommodation in the event of a major emergency
  
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• Scrapping the Carabao Cup would benefit the few, not the many - England's non-elite clubs need it

  21-09-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Jose Mourinho claims English clubs would do better in Europe if the League Cup was disbanded - but Chris Waugh says that can't happen
  
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• North's 'bioeconomy' could be massive jobs driver, new report says

  21-09-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Businesses based on food, materials and energy produced from the land employ more than 400,000 people in the North
  
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• How to see the aurora borealis or Northern Lights in Newcastle & the North East

  21-09-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  People go to Iceland to see the natural wonder of the aurora but Northumberland is a hotspot -  once you have the forecast
  
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• Crash victim Dylan Monnelly died after losing control of his car on A69

  21-09-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dylan Monnelly died after his car was found overturned on the A69 near Hexham last October
  
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• Child rescued after arson attack on family home in Washington

  21-09-2017 16:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Two adults and a child had to be saved from the burning home in Washington after accelerant was put through their letter box
  
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• Sunderland vs Cardiff: Three key men to watch for the Bluebirds ahead of Championship clash

  21-09-2017 16:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We pick out three key players Sunderland must look out for as they welcome Neil Warnock's Cardiff City side to the Stadium of Light
  
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• Newcastle United fan fined after drunken behaviour on train home from losing match

  21-09-2017 16:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Michael Hall, 21, was travelling from Huddersfield back to Newcastle after watching NUFC but was reported by an off-duty officer
  
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• Does your home suffer from slow wifi? Here's how you can fix it

  21-09-2017 16:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The following tips for both Mac and Windows customers could speed up your internet connection
  
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• Jeremain Lens struggling at Besiktas as unflattering image emerges of the Sunderland forward

  21-09-2017 16:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jeremain Lens is undoubtedly talented, but he's had a poor start to life at Besiktas, who he joined on loan from Sunderland
  
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• The Apprentice winners where are they now? What happened to the candidates hired by Lord Sugar?

  21-09-2017 16:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  As The Apprentice gets set to return to BBC One for a new series, we look at the fortunes of the candidates who won the show
  
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• Tim Krul 'loved' Newcastle but is now ready to fight for Brighton's number one spot

  21-09-2017 16:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Tim Krul leaves Newcastle United after a 11 years and rejoins forces with Chris Hughton down on the south coast
  
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• Cyclist left with broken jaw and teenager seriously injured after Gateshead attack

  21-09-2017 15:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police want to trace two men who also stole the cyclist's bike after approaching him from behind on Old Durham Road
  
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• Why will a lane on the Tyne Bridge be closed overnight for a week from September 25?

  21-09-2017 15:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It's time to say goodbye to the Great North Run for another year as the sign is brought down
  
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