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• Andy Cole admits he struggled to deal with the adoration of football-mad Newcastle United fans

  07-10-2017 20:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  At Newcastle United Andy Cole scored an impressive 68 goals at the club, but admits he felt trapped when at the club
  
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• Sunderland's Martin Bain offers Red and White Army first victory by agreeing to meet new group

  07-10-2017 19:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Black Cats chief executive Martin Bain has offered to meet the interim chairman of new supporters group the Red and White Army
  
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• Gateshead 1-2 Bromley

  07-10-2017 19:15 via bbc.co.uk
  National League high fliers Bromley come from behind to win in injury time at managerless Gateshead.
  
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• Super-dad Ivan Hollingsworth gears up for most extreme challenge yet for charity which saved son

  07-10-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ivan has already raised hundreds of thousands for the Children's Heart Unit at the Freeman Hospital and hopes to break the £500,000 mark
  
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• Newcastle United dominate the MailOnline's 100 worst Premier League forwards list

  07-10-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle have had a mixed bag of forwards over the years and 13 former Magpies have made it onto the unwanted list
  
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• Missing: Can you help find these missing North East people?

  07-10-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The national Missing People charity is appealing for help to reunite families with their loved ones
  
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• Memory Walk in Bents Park, South Shields sees 5,000 take part

  07-10-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The event organised by the Alzheimer's Society was started by Emmerdale star John Middleton
  
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• 'I will never stop looking' - dad of missing man Michael Whinham vows to find his son

  07-10-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Michael, from Benwell, Newcastle, has been missing for nearly two years and his dad Paul believes he is still alive
  
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• 'I was lucky' - Sir Bobby Charlton relives horror of Munich air disaster on eve of 80th birthday

  07-10-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The World Cup winner revealed in a BBC documentary that the Munich air crash changed his life
  
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• Freddy Shepherd funeral: Pictures of a day Newcastle was united in grief for their local hero

  07-10-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Alan Shearer, Wayne Rooney, a host of former Newcastle United players and managers from across the world of football were among those saying goodbye
  
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• Premiership: Exeter Chiefs 34-24 Newcastle Falcons

  07-10-2017 18:54 via bbc.co.uk
  Champions Exeter extend their unbeaten home run to 11 games with a bonus-point win over Newcastle Falcons.
  
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• Ayoze Perez plays down altercation between Newcastle pair Jamaal Lascelles and Mo Diame

  07-10-2017 17:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Perez refused to comment on the situation, instead highlighting the Magpies' team spirit and desire to improve
  
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• 'We will miss you, Mr Chairman' - Alan Shearer's heartfelt farewell at Freddy Shepherd's funeral

  07-10-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Newcastle United hero spoke of his personal connection to the former chairman, and of the footballing success they shared
  
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• Squashing day: how hanging the washing out is proving a real squeeze for one Birtley couple

  07-10-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Builder left steps to garden so narrow that Carmel Fenton and her husband Shaun risk bruised knuckles during washing run
  
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• Scores gather outside HM Prison Holme House to protest about 'trapped' prisoners on IPP sentences

  07-10-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Danny Weatherson's dad Maurice Stevens joined the protest to fight for release of controversial Imprisonment for Public Protection (IPP) sentences
  
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• North Shields plumber-turned-kickboxing champ Chris Matthews battles to success

  07-10-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Fourth Dan black belt Chris, who won two world titles, now has scooped an international accolade
  
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• Freddy Shepherd funeral: Football stars honour ex-Newcastle chairman

  07-10-2017 16:36 via bbc.co.uk
  Wayne Rooney, Alan Shearer and Sam Allardyce are among mourners at the ex-Newcastle chairman's funeral.
  
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• 10 cultural hot spots you must see on a visit to Newcastle

  07-10-2017 16:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Our pick of some of our city's heritage highlights will no doubt unearth some surprises for you too
  
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• RECAP: Man arrested and 11 injured after pedestrians hit outside Natural History Museum

  07-10-2017 16:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Eleven people have been injured and a man has been arrested after a car ploughed into pedestrians outside the Natural History Museum in London.
  
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• Car 'ploughs into pedestrians' in London: Updates as people reported injured

  07-10-2017 16:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A number of ambulances and armed police have been called to the Natural History Museum after reports a car mounted the pavement
  
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• Freddy Shepherd funeral: Emotional tributes to former Newcastle chairman

  07-10-2017 15:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  'This soft grandpa with the warmest of hearts and the kindest of smiles asked nothing of us, but gave us everything'
  
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• DeAndre Yedlin's USA on verge of World Cup qualification but team-mates face manic Monday

  07-10-2017 15:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Newcastle United right-back DeAndre Yedlin played the full game as the United States of America closed in on World Cup qualification
  
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• Isaac Hayden delighted Newcastle United have shown mental qualities to defy doom-mongers

  07-10-2017 15:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Newcastle United midfielder Isaac Hayden says the squad have shown the toughness needed to upset the pundits - and they will get better
  
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• Former Sunderland midfielder Jan Kirchhoff could be about to return to football

  07-10-2017 15:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  The German midfielder remains a free agent after leaving Sunderland in May, but could be given a chance by a Bundesliga club
  
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• Ayoze Perez hails his 'brilliant' relationship with Newcastle United manager Rafa Benitez

  07-10-2017 15:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Speaking at a coaching camp for kids in Tenerife, Perez hailed Benitez after making a positive start to the season
  
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• From Shearer vs Gillespie and Bowyer vs Dyer to Beresford vs Keegan - a history of NUFC bust ups

  07-10-2017 14:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Over the years there have been a number of high profile bust ups involving Toon players and managers
  
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• Widow looking for answers after bingo hall manager husband dies from asbestos cancer

  07-10-2017 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Bob Elliot died after a short illness last year and it was later discovered he had mesothelioma and now his wife wants to know why
  
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• Gnome Way! Pc Plod and Big Ears have gone missing - does this CCTV hold the answer?

  07-10-2017 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Steve Bell, 64, said youngsters loved seeing PC Plod and Big Ears - but CCTV has caught someone taking them
  
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• Lamine Kone's World Cup under threat as Aiden McGeady fights to play in home nations decider

  07-10-2017 13:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Sunderland's Aiden McGeady, Jonny Williams and John O'Shea could all be on the bench for a massive match for their countries
  
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• Euromillions result sees £168m jackpot won at last - by one lucky punter

  07-10-2017 12:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  After several weeks of rollovers the huge cash sum is won by Spanish punter while four people in UK also win big
  
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• Tickets to see Glenn McCrory, Steve Harper and Steve Harmison in Newcastle this November

  07-10-2017 12:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Find out how boxing, NUFC and cricketing fans can bag a place to hear these sporting greats in conversation
  
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• Slimming World and Aldi in big fat bust-up over diet meals

  07-10-2017 12:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Weight loss giant reportedly thinks packaging of Aldi's new line of diet meals is too similar to their own
  
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• Jonjo Shelvey breaks hand acting as 'peacemaker' in shocking Newcastle training ground punch up

  07-10-2017 12:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The midfielder suffers injury after he stepped in to separate Jamaal Lascelles and Mo Diame
  
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• Whitley Bay's real-life Rapunzel shaves her head for charity in first haircut for 15 years

  07-10-2017 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Terri-Louise Anderson donated her 40-inch locks to raise money for Macmillan - and she couldn't be happier
  
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• Sunday lunch at the Rose and Crown in Slaley - here's what we thought

  07-10-2017 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We check out the Rose and Crown in Slaley for Sunday lunch and it proves a mixed bag for Eddy Eats
  
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• Rafa Benitez: Why Gallowgate Flags' banner made me proud as manager - but meant even more personally

  07-10-2017 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Newcastle United fans' group Gallowgate Flags unveiled a huge banner emblazoned with a Spanish chant last weekend
  
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• 20 striking photographs recalling the North East as it was in the 1930s

  07-10-2017 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  As the decade recedes into history, 20 photographs that recall the often troubled life and times of the 1930s
  
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• Woman in hospital after falling from Newcastle's Byker Bridge

  07-10-2017 11:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Emergency services were called to the Byker Bridge in Newcastle on Friday evening after a woman was seen on the wrong side of the railings
  
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• Tat's all folks: the North East's most bizarre and brilliant tattoos

  07-10-2017 11:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  After we reported on tattoo addict Paul Allen, possibly the region's most tattooed man, we look at more unusual ink choices we've seen over the years
  
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• Cheryl is officially back: And she's teaming up with an old pal

  07-10-2017 11:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Rumours have been circulating for some time, but a promotional image for the hit singing show has confirmed it
  
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• North East news LIVE: Rooney and NUFC stars pay tribute to Freddy Shepherd and other news

  07-10-2017 10:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Chronicle's live breaking news service including Saturday's traffic, travel, weather, sport and more covering Newcastle and the North East
  
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• You've never seen anything like this before - meet the North Shields man tattooed EVERYWHERE

  07-10-2017 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Paul has a total of 810 tattoos - made up of 496 designs and 314 random names after sitting for over 1,000 hours
  
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• What is happening with the Vaux Brewery site? Major milestone reached as regeneration gathers pace

  07-10-2017 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 60,000sq ft office block in Sunderland is due for completion in June and will include a bar, cafe and restaurant
  
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• The most common causes of house fires have been revealed - do you need to take action?

  07-10-2017 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Smoking is among the most likely things to cause a fire, according to Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service
  
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• See how the £15m redevelopment of Durham's Old Shire Hall is taking shape

  07-10-2017 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Hotel Indigo and Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar and Grill are expected to open in spring 2018
  
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• Newcastle United have a massive opportunity in their next four games which they MUST take

  07-10-2017 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  The fixture list has presented Rafa Benitez with the ideal chance to get more points on the board - but tougher tests lie ahead
  
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• New exhibition at Woodhorn Museum in Ashington features photos of the area after coal

  07-10-2017 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Joseph Wilson, who grew up in Ashington, has been granted a gallery at the museum for his first exhibition after graduating
  
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• 'I'm glad he was jailed' - victim's reacts after Cullercoats rogue trader is sent to prison

  07-10-2017 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Paula Cryan, of Dudley, recalls how she was taken in by smooth-talking builder who did not finish extension for disabled son
  
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• 'He is important for us': Rafa Benitez on why Ayoze Perez has been an ever-present for Newcastle

  07-10-2017 08:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Newcastle United boss Rafa Benitez gives an in-depth explanation of why Ayoze Perez has started all seven Premier League games so far
  
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• George Honeyman says Sunderland's performance at Preston North End was blueprint for this season

  07-10-2017 08:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Midfielder George Honeyman said the way the Black Cats approached their game at Deepdale might not have been pretty but it will be effective
  
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