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• Ben Stokes and Alex Hales dropped by England after Bristol incident

  28-09-2017 23:15 via bbc.co.uk
  England will not consider Ben Stokes and Alex Hales for international cricket until further notice.
  
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• Ex-Manchester United chairman insists Alan Shearer said he 'wanted to go to Man Utd'

  28-09-2017 21:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Martin Edwards has been speaking about why Alan Shearer moved to Newcastle United instead of Man Utd in 1996
  
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• North East Charity Awards 2017 RECAP: Changing Lives named charity of the year

  28-09-2017 20:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Local charities will get well deserved recognition tonight at a glittering ceremony held at the Boiler Shop in Newcastle
  
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• North East Charity Awards 2017 LIVE: Updates as winners are announced at ceremony

  28-09-2017 20:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Local charities will get well deserved recognition tonight at a glittering ceremony held at the Boiler Shop in Newcastle
  
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• See British Army helicopter come in to land on the Quayside as part of training exercise

  28-09-2017 20:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Latest day of training for armed forces with military helicopters visible in Newcastle this week
  
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• Preston's great form is no surprise to ex-boss Simon Grayson ahead of return with Sunderland

  28-09-2017 19:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Preston sit fifth in the Championship table, with Simon Grayson returning with Sunderland in the mood to spoil the party
  
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• Rafa Benitez drops hint that he could be prepared to stay at Newcastle United beyond 2018

  28-09-2017 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United boss Rafa Benitez yet to be offered a new deal but with big jobs being touted he remains vulnerable
  
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• Newcastle's Hatton gallery to reopen after £3.8m refurbishment

  28-09-2017 19:27
  Pioneers of Pop exhibition will explore importance of city in birth of pop art movementA gallery that contains what for some is the most thrilling, important and influential piece of postwar modernist art ever made in Britain is about to reopen after nearly two years of closure.The Hatton gallery, founded in 1925 and part of Newcastle University, has undergone a £3.8m refurbishment ushering in what should be a new era. While the gallery is internationally important, it has for decades been
  
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• The latest corporate hooey is driving me mad - now it will annoy you too

  28-09-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Journal business editor Graeme Whitfield on the irksome nature of people declaring 'the UK open for business'
  
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• Teen yob threw tiles at police and asked for Big Mac during two-hour rooftop stand-off

  28-09-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 15-year-old narrowly missed officers with the missiles and also shouted racist abuse at a young passer-by during the disorder in Elswick
  
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• Rafa Benitez is a Liverpool legend but he's deeply professional, he just wants to win with Newcastle

  28-09-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United host Liverpool this weekend and ex-Magpies striker and lifelong Reds fan Mick Quinn previews the match in his column
  
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• 'Our rainbow baby': Bereaved dad opens up about welcoming a second child into the world

  28-09-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Warren Morris and Nicole Roberts' son Oliver died at just 19 hours old when he was delivered three months early
  
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• Forest Hall family's three-year fight to get war hero recognised

  28-09-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Marshall Ferguson, a driver with the Royal Engineers, died during the Second World War and his relatives want him to be honoured
  
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• Ever heard of singing sands? How your walk along the beach may never be the same again

  28-09-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  'It seems that to sing the sand needs to be well rounded grains of similar size and free from dust'
  
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• Man jailed for spraying ammonia in taxi driver's face in Newcastle

  28-09-2017 18:57
  Alan Thomas, 24, jailed for four years after attacking victim when asked to put down an ashtray he had picked up outside a barA man who sprayed ammonia in a taxi driver’s face has been jailed for more than four years. Continue reading...
  
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• Sunderland's Berghaus back in the black after focusing on biggest market in the UK

  28-09-2017 18:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Overall turnover was down, but sales in the UK increased for a third year in a row
  
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• Several notable absentees as filming for Geordie Shore series 16 gets ready to start

  28-09-2017 18:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  If rumours are to believed, not all of the cast on screen in series 15 of Geordie Shore will be back for the 16th run of the Newcastle-based MTV show
  
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• Newcastle indie club night to have a Disney theme - we're not taking the Mickey!

  28-09-2017 18:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It launched in style last week and Propaganda is going all out for its second night in Newcastle with some Disney madness promised
  
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• Worcestershire v Durham: Pears win to seal County Championship Division Two title triumph

  28-09-2017 18:05 via bbc.co.uk
  Joe Leach's Worcestershire beat Durham by 137 runs at New Road to secure the County Championship Division Two title.
  
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• Newcastle United leave out-of-favour Jack Colback off the official team photo

  28-09-2017 17:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Newcastle United have released their team photo for 2017/18 - see it here
  
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• How to protect yourself against flu this winter

  28-09-2017 17:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Pharmacists can help keep colds at bay
  
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• Neo-Nazi group which marched in Newcastle is banned under new anti-terror laws

  28-09-2017 17:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The now-banned NS131 group's logos have previously been seen in Newcastle, including during one altercation at Monument
  
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• The 'fairy' leaving books around the North East

  28-09-2017 17:27 via bbc.co.uk
  The north-east of England has a secretive "fairy" leaving books for others to enjoy.
  
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• Is park and ride running for Sunderland Illuminations? Travel guide as annual event returns

  28-09-2017 17:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sunderland Illuminations will soon brighten up Wearside once again with visitors set to flock to Roker from all over the North East
  
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• When is Our Girl back on TV and how many episodes are in the new series?

  28-09-2017 17:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Our Girl is definitely one of the most talked about BBC dramas of the last few years and Michelle Keegan will soon return as Georgie Lane
  
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• What is Mash Holdings? Take a look at Mike Ashley's main company

  28-09-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Mash Holdings is the entity Mr Ashley uses to control his stake in Sports Direct, Newcastle United and other companies
  
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• Jeremy Hunt praises Newcastle's NHS trust for its 'openness when things go wrong'

  28-09-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Health Secretary visited Newcastle's Royal Victoria Infirmary as part of a national drive to improve patient safety
  
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• Fresh twist in hunt for South Shields mum on the run for 'abducting' her daughter

  28-09-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Lauren Etchells, originally from South Shields, left Canada with now three-year-old Kaydance back in May 2016
  
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• Car owners 'shaken up' after multiple parked cars smash in Newburn

  28-09-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newburn Road residents have been left without access to their cars after a collision into a line of parked cars in front of their homes
  
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• British Masters gets under way but what will it mean for Northumberland?

  28-09-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Around 50,000 people are expected to descend on Close House in Northumberland over the four days
  
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• 30 best conkers locations in Newcastle & the North East

  28-09-2017 16:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Readers helped with our list of where to find the best conkers in Tyneside, Wearside, Northumberland and Durham
  
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• Oktoberfest on Tyne - The Broad Chare brings a taste of Germany to Newcastle

  28-09-2017 16:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  German food and beers will form a new menu at Terry Laybourne's pub this October
  
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• New Mike Ashley accounts suggest money is available to Newcastle United for transfers

  28-09-2017 16:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley's company Mash Holdings leave statement in the accounts pledging £80m for transfers
  
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• Simon Grayson is under fire at Sunderland but pleads for time to turn things around

  28-09-2017 16:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Sunderland are second bottom after ten games and boss Simon Grayson is seriously under pressure as a result
  
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• Revival of historical hall in Newcastle begins as construction firm moves in

  28-09-2017 16:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Pendower Hall is being transformed into a conference centre and business hub with a grand hall to stage events
  
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• Do you dream of having your own place by the sea? Turn that dream into reality

  28-09-2017 16:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  With the number of people taking regular mini-break staycations increasing, perhaps now is the time to invest in your own holiday home
  
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• Miller UK well placed for future despite fall in revenue and profits

  28-09-2017 16:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Cramlington firm suffered from slump in the construction market but has invested in R&D to develop new products
  
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• Global check-in chaos for airline passengers after 'computer systems crash'

  28-09-2017 15:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Many travellers said they had been unable to check in for their flights with a number of airlines
  
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• Want to be one of Santa's real little helpers? There's Christmas jobs up for grabs with Royal Mail

  28-09-2017 15:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  There are roles in both North Shields and Gateshead, where staff are tasked with making sure parcels are delivered on time for the big day
  
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• Wonga confirms £64.9m loss in year it ended Newcastle United sponsorship

  28-09-2017 15:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The payday lender narrowed losses in 2016 and said it hoped to return to profitability next year
  
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• Newcastle United star Mikel Merino issues rallying call ahead of home clash with Liverpool

  28-09-2017 15:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Magpies shouldn't get too downbeat over Brighton defeat as Merino reminds Newcastle over form that got them to the top four
  
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• Restaurant ready to add Heart Buster burger to its menu - reckon you've got the stomach for it?

  28-09-2017 15:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Fresh from going viral with its Cheese Bomb burger, Tango is ready add another burger to its menu which is bound to get people talking
  
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• Sunderland skater set to shine in Disney On Ice at the Metro Radio Arena in Newcastle

  28-09-2017 15:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Disney On Ice presents Passport to Adventure is coming to Newcastle and one of the stars of the show is a skater from Sunderland
  
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• Vermont Hotel scoops wedding customer service award for third year running

  28-09-2017 15:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Vermont Hotel returned triumphant from the North of England Wedding Awards 2017 winning the award for 'Outstanding Customer Service'
  
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• Hate sprouts? We bet you'll be asking for double helpings of these this Christmas!

  28-09-2017 14:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  New chocolate treats are realistic enough to fool vegetable-haters this festive season
  
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• Gateshead firm Glushu pioneers nail-free horseshoes and sees big sales in US

  28-09-2017 14:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Glushu revolutionises the centuries-old practice of horse shoeing, by swapping nails for glue
  
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• Ben Stokes: England all-rounder 'fragile and devastated' after arrest in Bristol

  28-09-2017 14:46 via bbc.co.uk
  England cricketer Ben Stokes is said to be "fragile and devastated" after his arrest on suspicion of assault.
  
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• Disney to launch soft toy and princess figure advent calendars in time for Christmas

  28-09-2017 14:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The two new advent calendars are sure to fly off the shelves as soon as they go on sale in the Disney Store and online
  
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• These are the top 10 Autumn spots in the UK - and a place on our doorstep features

  28-09-2017 14:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It is in a top 10 of UK sites chosen by The Forest Commission as part of its 'Feel Good Autumn' initiative with Mind
  
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• See how North East firm's latest piece of kit captures drones in mid-flight

  28-09-2017 14:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  OpenWorks' SkyWall300 is designed to detect, track and then catch rogue drones, firing a net to bring them safely to earth
  
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