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• X Factor's Shanaya Atkinson-Jones through to Six Chair Challenge after making Nicole cry

  30-09-2017 23:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  She wowed in her audition and County Durham singer Shanaya was in fine form again as X Factor reached its Bootcamp stage
  
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• South Shields' Aidan Martin survives group tension to make it through X Factor Bootcamp

  30-09-2017 23:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Aidan had outspoken Jodie in his group who certainly ruffled a few feathers during The X Factor's bootcamp stage
  
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• Duncan Watmore may not be Sunderland's saviour but they look much better for having him back

  30-09-2017 22:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Forward Duncan Watmore has become the Black Cats' Great Ginger Hope by not playing in 2017, but he hit the ground running on his return from injury
  
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• McIlroy in contention at Masters

  30-09-2017 21:06 via bbc.co.uk
  Rory McIlroy moves into contention at the British Masters as Sweden's Robert Karlsson leads after three rounds.
  
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• 'Looked like they cared for a change' - Sunderland fans react after battling Preston draw

  30-09-2017 20:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Sunderland drew 2-2 with Preston at Deepdale, showing fight after falling behind to two quick goals
  
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• Newcastle United hold talks with potential investors but await concrete bids from interested parties

  30-09-2017 20:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Magpies have spoken with several parties over investment at St James' Park and are willing to listen to offers
  
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• Simon Grayson insists he would NEVER criticise Sunderland fans

  30-09-2017 20:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Sunderland fans were upset by comments Simon Grayson made before the trip to Preston, prompting him to explain his pre-match comments
  
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• Victor Anichebe in the stands as he enjoys watching Sunderland's draw with Preston

  30-09-2017 20:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Victor Anichebe left Sunderland on a free this summer but he was at Deepdale to celebrate their equaliser against Preston
  
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• Aiden McGeady did not deserve stick from Preston fans - and his goal celebrations were justified

  30-09-2017 19:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Sunderland boss Simon Grayson believes Aiden McGeady was unfairly treated at Deepdale, and says he had every right to celebrate his goal
  
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• 'He's going to give any team quality' - Simon Grayson on Duncan Watmore's Sunderland return

  30-09-2017 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Sunderland manager Simon Grayson eased Duncan Watmore back into action in the Black Cats' 2-2 draw against Preston at Deepdale
  
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• Preston 2-2 Sunderland - rate the players as Black Cats show plenty of fight at Deepdale

  30-09-2017 19:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Sunderland were denied the win they so desperately wanted against Preston, but showed plenty of positive qualities in the 2-2 draw
  
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• The dark side of a night out: Officer tells of sexual harassment horror in light of new figures

  30-09-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  'Don't tolerate it' is the message for Newcastle revellers - 52% of women say they've been sexually harassed in North East
  
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• Preston North End 2-2 Sunderland

  30-09-2017 19:00 via bbc.co.uk
  Sunderland draw with Preston in former North End boss Simon Grayson's first return to Deepdale.
  
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• Family of tragic cyclist vows to keep fighting for safer roads after spike in deaths

  30-09-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Latest figures show 1,792 people were killed on roads in Britain in 2016 – the highest number of deaths since 2011
  
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• Contract talks between Rafa Benitez and Mike Ashley? Imagine what that would be like!

  30-09-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Rafa Benitez will want some concrete assurances if he talks to Mike Ashley about a new deal - starting with transfer funds
  
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• 502 pints, 462 saveloy dips and a football team of flights - what you can buy for iPhone X price

  30-09-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Apple's soon-to-be released iPhone X will set you back £999 - there's a lot you can do with that kind of money in the North East
  
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• Preston 2-2 Sunderland player ratings: Read James Hunter's match marks

  30-09-2017 18:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Sunderland's Aiden McGeady was one of the stars of the show on his return to Preston, but how did the rest of the Black Cats rate at Deepdale
  
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• How old is Debbie McGee? A guide to the surprise star of the Strictly Come Dancing ballroom

  30-09-2017 18:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  She made a fine first impression in week one of Strictly Come Dancing with partner Giovanni Pernice, here's a guide to Debbie McGee
  
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• Preston North End 2-2 Sunderland: McGeady is the new Adebayor - and 5 more things we learned

  30-09-2017 18:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Sunderland's battling performance against Preston at Deepdale put a smile back on fans' faces ahead of the international break
  
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• Preston 2-2 Sunderland report: Aiden McGeady earns Black Cats a point on his return to Deepdale

  30-09-2017 18:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  George Honeyman and Aiden McGeady were on target for Sunderland against Preston, but the Black Cats' winless streak goes on
  
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• What new UKIP leader Henry Bolton thinks of immigration and Islam

  30-09-2017 17:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Henry Bolton won the race to succeed Paul Nuttall and gave a keynote speech at the UKIP 2017 party conference in Torquay
  
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• This Boldon firefighter is helping to save lives across the world

  30-09-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Andy Brice is teaming up with Community Safety Uganda to help keep children and teachers safe in schools
  
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• The story behind Rafa Benitez's love affair with Liverpool - and how he longs for same at Newcastle

  30-09-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United manager Rafa Benitez still has an enduring relationship with Liverpool - Chris Waugh investigates how and why
  
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• Rafa Benitez explains why Jack Colback was left out of the Newcastle United photo shoot this week

  30-09-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Toon boss Rafa Benitez candid about why Newcastle midfielder Jack Colback isn't in his plans at the moment
  
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• Are we heading for an NHS winter crisis? Jeremy Hunt admits he is 'worried' about preparations

  30-09-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Health Secretary said he was 'worried' about how the service will cope over the next few months on a visit to Newcastle
  
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• Animal abusers could be jailed for up to five years under new crackdown

  30-09-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Environment Secretary Michael Gove said the ten-fold increase in the present six-month sentence was needed to combat cruelty
  
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• British Masters 2017 leaving its mark on Close House as fans hope for repeat performance

  30-09-2017 16:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Golf fans impressed by the 'brilliant set up' at Close House, Heddon-on-the-Wall, say they'd be pleased if more tournaments came to the region
  
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• What time do Sunderland Illuminations start and finish every night?

  30-09-2017 16:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Autumn's here and so are Sunderland Illuminations, here is a timings guide if you're planning on heading to the seafront event in Wearside
  
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• Royal Northern Sinfonia line up spooktacular soundtrack for Halloween special

  30-09-2017 15:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Music from Psycho and Harry Potter is on the bill as Royal Northern Sinfonia aim to send a shiver down the spine of Sage Gateshead's audience
  
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• Ofsted results for North East schools: How do inspectors say they are performing?

  30-09-2017 15:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Find summaries of Ofsted reports for Newcastle, Gateshead, Durham, Northumberland, Sunderland and North and South Tyneside in 2017/18 here
           
  
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• Newcastle United fans are angry at officials - here are five reasons why

  30-09-2017 14:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United fans have felt hard done by with refereeing decisions but are they justified?
  
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• Aleksandar Mitrovic ready to be reintegrated into Rafa Benitez's plans ahead of Liverpool game

  30-09-2017 14:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Serbian striker is back from a three-game FA ban and ready to face the Reds in big clash at St James' Park
  
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• Newcastle United boss Rafa Benitez responds to talk over Joselu's questionable form in front of goal

  30-09-2017 14:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Joselu left sweating over his place with Dwight Gayle and Aleksandar Mitrovic in contention for Liverpool clash
  
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• Aiden McGeady sure Sunderland have the quality to end bad run, as long as they shore up defence

  30-09-2017 14:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Only Bolton have conceded more goals than Sunderland this season and Aiden McGeady believes collectively they need to be tighter
  
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• Grandad knocked off bike and killed by pillar of the community 'due to car's large blind spot'

  30-09-2017 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Anne Lyst, who didn't see 'entirely blameless' George Eyre due to the large blind spot on her car, was convicted of causing death by careless driving
  
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• Former Durham college site to be demolished eight years on from closure and failed Tesco move

  30-09-2017 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Tesco pulled out of plans to develop the Peterlee site two years ago and is now hoping to sell it for future use
  
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• North East Women Leaders conference inspires next generation of young female leaders

  30-09-2017 13:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A conference held at Newcastle High School for Girls' Jesmond campus gave sixth formers an insight into business leadership skills
  
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• Jason Cook's Comedy Club at the Tyne Theatre set to be the country's biggest

  30-09-2017 13:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A big name has been confirmed for the first instalment of Jason Cook's Comedy Club in Newcastle with more being lined up
  
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• Christmas arrives at John Lewis Newcastle - take a look a famous store's seasonal shop

  30-09-2017 13:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Famous for its Christmas TV adverts, Newcastle department store John Lewis has unveiled its festive range for 2017
  
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• Consett store Barry's Bargains gets ready for big move with opening day giveaways promised

  30-09-2017 13:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It's a real Consett institution and excitement is reaching fever peach as Barry's Bargains gets ready to open in a new superstore
  
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• The way sick and disabled people are assessed for benefits has changed

  30-09-2017 13:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Those with 'a severe, lifelong disability, illness or health condition' will be exempt from reassessments
  
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• Rafa Benitez on why he's 'happy' at Newcastle - but does not rule out returning to Liverpool one day

  30-09-2017 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Newcastle United host Liverpool at St James' Park on Sunday, meaning Rafa Benitez will welcome his former club to Tyneside
  
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• Watch as teen risks life climbing on the roof of Kingston Park McDonald's in Newcastle

  30-09-2017 12:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police were called to the retail park as a gang of around 20 youths caused havoc at the Newcastle fast food restaurant
  
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• Rafa Benitez on Georginio Wijnaldum's Newcastle return and the reception midfielder will receive

  30-09-2017 12:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United host Liverpool at St James' Park on Sunday, with Georginio Wijnaldum making his first return to Tyneside
  
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• Preston vs Sunderland LIVE: Lamine Kone dropped as Grayson makes big changes

  30-09-2017 12:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Live updates as Sunderland take on Preston with Simon Grayson targeting victory to ease pressure on his return to Deepdale
  
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• Geordie delicacies make list of weird and wonderful regional food - Tyneside floddie anyone?

  30-09-2017 12:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Black Prince created a map for British Food Fortnight which includes saveloy dip, pease pudding and a few lesser know Geordie dishes
  
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• Whoever starts up front for Newcastle against Liverpool will be a gamble for Rafa Benitez

  30-09-2017 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Joselu, Aleksandar Mitrovic or Dwight Gayle? Rafa Benitez has a big call to make for Newcastle's game with Liverpool
  
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• 'This is England, my country': Thug's sickening racist tirade at Newcastle Metro worker

  30-09-2017 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  James Lee, of Jarrow, made disgusting remarks to the employee and spat at him after being told he was not allowed to drink alcohol on the Metro
  
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• These 20 photos will make you nostalgic for the old pubs of Newcastle

  30-09-2017 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The old public houses of Newcastle in 20 photographs - from Victorian times through to the 1980s
  
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• The Bridge Hotel is the latest Sir John Fitzgerald pub for Eddy Eats to review - is it a winner?

  30-09-2017 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Our Sunday lunch reviewer Eddy Eats visits The Bridge Hotel in Newcastle to sample the scran - and its simplicity impresses
  
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