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• With Lamine Kone unconvincing and fixtures more friendly, is this John O'Shea's time at Sunderland?

  12-10-2017 23:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  John O'Shea made the first Championship start at Preston North End and the Black Cats instantly looked better for it. Is it the way forward?
  
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• Paddy McNair may miss Northern Ireland's World Cup play-off as Sunderland refuse to take risks

  12-10-2017 23:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Black Cats manager Simon Grayson is determined to take Paddy McNair's return to fitness steadily, even if it costs him a huge international date
  
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• Alice Ruggles murder documentary: Viewers of ITV show react to harrowing footage

  12-10-2017 23:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  An Hour to Catch a Killer with Trevor McDonald looked at the police investigation into Alice Ruggles murder
  
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• Woman accused of killing her boyfriend tells court: 'I'm not a murderer'

  12-10-2017 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Zoe Warren blamed Keiran Adey for murdering Mark Shaw in Grange Villa but admitted staying with her co-accused and hiding with him afterwards
  
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• Police talk down man on the wrong side of a bridge over the Coast Road

  12-10-2017 21:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The man was taken away safely and officers were able to reopen the road following the incident on Thursday
  
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• Shock as Silverlink shop staff sprayed with 'noxious substance' by shoplifters

  12-10-2017 21:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Luckily none of the workers had to be taken to hospital following the attack which happened when they confronted the shoplifters
  
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• George's Great British Kitchen in Eldon Square is a good and proper place

  12-10-2017 21:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  George's Great British Kitchen, located in Eldon Square's Grey's Quarter, serves ruddy good food and splendid cocktails to boot
  
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• ‘Exceptional service' from Tier One Trinity Chambers barristers

  12-10-2017 21:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Trinity Chambers is proud of its reputation as being one of the leading sets of barristers’ chambers in the North of England
  
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• 'You'll be playing in skins': The day the away side played in 'black and white' at St James' Park

  12-10-2017 20:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United were live on Sky in 1993 - but Sheffield Wednesday threw a spanner in the works
  
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• What Jonjo Shelvey must do if Newcastle United midfielder wants to break back into England squad

  12-10-2017 20:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Jonjo Shelvey has gone from sinner to hero already this season, but his performance against Liverpool just has to be the start
  
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• Love rival set millionaire's £450k yacht adrift on River Tyne

  12-10-2017 20:13 via bbc.co.uk
  Newcastle Crown Court heard the man cut mooring ropes tethering the vessel to the city's Quayside.
  
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• MPs urged by families to help Britons jailed in India

  12-10-2017 19:53 via bbc.co.uk
  The six men were arrested in 2013 for taking weapons into India's territorial waters.
  
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• Jealous lover who cut moorings of millionaire's boat over 'affair' fear avoids jail

  12-10-2017 19:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  David Taylor sent two of Michael Hay's vessels, worth £550,000, adrift on the River Tyne because he thought he as having an affair with his girlfriend
  
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• Ryan Scope out to show he belongs on the big stage at BAMMA Newcastle

  12-10-2017 19:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ben Holden chats to Ryan Scope ahead of his fight at BAMMA Newcastle against Mickael Lebout
  
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• 'The biggest and proudest moment of my career' - Mitrovic reflects on World Cup qualification

  12-10-2017 19:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Newcastle United striker Aleksandar Mitrovic has revealed his delight in helping Serbia overcome the odds to qualify for the World Cup
  
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• How much it costs to keep your household appliances running - and some prices may shock you

  12-10-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  From fridge freezers to toasters to games consoles and more, some items are more expensive than you think
  
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• Heartbreak as 29-year-old mum is told she has cancer with just days to live

  12-10-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Mum-of-two Sammi Fox, 29, of North Shields, has been told she has cancer and that there is nothing medics can do
  
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• Gateshead HenPower in running for coveted Pride of Britain gong

  12-10-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The scheme, which helps older people combat loneliness by keeping hens, is a finalist for a Pride of Britain TSB Community Partner award
  
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• Energy price cap will help 18 million homes but not until next year - here's what it means

  12-10-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Consumer groups welcome Government cap on fuel bills but Newcastle Central MP Chi Onwurah warns it won't help people this winter
  
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• Neuroscience firm's arrival in Newcastle could fast track drug discoveries, supporters say

  12-10-2017 18:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Neuroexpert Ltd has set up its UK headquarters at the growing Science Central hub, inside The Core building
  
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• Newcastle escape room Never Give Up lining up sinister special for Halloween

  12-10-2017 18:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle's very own answer to The Crystal Maze is upping the ante for Halloween with a few terrifying twists to mark the occasion
  
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• Heinz Beanz Bus coming to Gateshead with limited edition Geordie tins up for grabs

  12-10-2017 18:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  To celebrate the 50th birthday of its famous 'Beanz meanz Heinz' slogan, the famous brand is hitting the road for a UK tour
  
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• Revolutionary Newcastle transport scheme Hyperloop wins backing from Sir Richard Branson

  12-10-2017 17:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Hyperloop scheme aims to link up Northern and Scottish cities and promises Newcastle to Leeds journeys in just 13 minutes
  
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• Shortlist is announced for the North East Business Executive of the Year Awards

  12-10-2017 17:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  12 of the region's top business figures are in the running for prizes at the event on November 9
  
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• Shanaya-Atkinson Jones releases debut single days after her shock X Factor exit left viewers stunned

  12-10-2017 17:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  County Durham singer Shanaya is releasing her first single after her dramatic exit at Six Chair Challenge shocked everyone
  
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• Steve Watson won't make new signings at Gateshead until he's fully assessed his squad

  12-10-2017 17:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Steve Watson will give every Gateshead player a chance to impress him before deciding if he needs new signings
  
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• Victim of fatal Northumberland crash named as 60-year-old Ian Bell Whillans

  12-10-2017 17:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The motorcyclist died after a collision with a Mercedes car on the A697 near Cornhill-on-Tweed on Wednesday
  
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• Sunderland boss Simon Grayson gives latest injury update ahead of QPR clash

  12-10-2017 17:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Sunderland injury problems are beginning to clear up, and the Black Cats' internationals returned to Wearside without any fresh knocks
  
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• New measures could stop criminals from drinking and gambling after prison

  12-10-2017 17:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Reforms allow probation officers to tailor offenders restrictions when they're out of prison
  
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• Government scheme to boost apprenticeships sees apprenticeships fall by 61%

  12-10-2017 17:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Business leaders have hit out after collapse in numbers of new apprenticeships since introduction of Apprenticeship Levy
  
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• You can get married and join the army - but should you be allowed to vote at 16?

  12-10-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  North East MPs have joined calls to cut the voting age but the Government insists there should be no change
  
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• The message Newcastle United fans must heed as they head into testing winter run

  12-10-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Newcastle United boss Rafa Benitez has been working with the players during the international break and is ready for testing run
  
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• Sister of jailed Ashington man Nick Dunn takes campaign to free Chennai Six to Downing Street

  12-10-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Families lobbied MPs at the House of Commons and handed over a petition to Downing Street
  
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• Introduction of Universal Credit sees £1.2m rise in money owed to Your Homes Newcastle

  12-10-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The city's social housing provider admits that the controversial welfare reform is causing a strain on its service
  
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• Inquest rules Tynemouth surfing legend Stephen Hudson took his own life

  12-10-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 51-year-old, known as Hurricane Hudson, ran Tynemouth Surf Co and helped to establish Tyneside as a surfing destination
  
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• How Rafa Benitez has revolutionised Newcastle's scouting after winning a big summer battle

  12-10-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Newcastle United head of recruitment Steve Nickson has replaced Graham Carr, but it's Rafa Benitez calling the shots
  
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• A day in the life: Blind Hazel Macrae tells how every day is a struggle

  12-10-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 62-year-old is unable to leave home alone and depends on her partner and son to get around - despite the DWP labelling her fit for work
  
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• What is cannabis shatter? The super-strength drug to hit the North East

  12-10-2017 16:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We take a look at the new substance which drug experts warn is 10 times stronger than normal cannabis
  
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• Newcastle United transfer rumour round-up: A host of names linked with January moves to Tyneside

  12-10-2017 16:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United's hunt for new players goes on - here's everything you may have missed this week if you've been out and about
  
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• Ben Stokes: England all-rounder will make 'full explanation public when time right'

  12-10-2017 16:28 via bbc.co.uk
  England all-rounder Ben Stokes will make his full explanation public when the time is right after his arrest, says his agent.
  
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• 'Our values are key to ongoing success' - managing director of Hodgson Sayers

  12-10-2017 16:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The MD of the building and roofing contractor, John Sayers, talks about growth and being named in the Fastest 50 for the third consecutive year
  
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• TV sensations Impractical Jokers on why they are bringing their show to Newcastle

  12-10-2017 16:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Tenderloins, the foursome behind hit TV series Impractical Jokers, chat to us about why they are coming to Newcastle on arena tour
  
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• Latest figures suggest that one in six people over 80 now are affected by dementia

  12-10-2017 16:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Lowes Financial experts offer advice about planning your finances for later life now that people are living longer
  
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• See police smash their way in to sprawling Gateshead drug den used to produce 'cannabis shatter'

  12-10-2017 16:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police believe the 'cannabis shatter factory' is one of the first to have been uncovered in the North East
  
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• CCTV appeal after Asian woman is racially abused at a supermarket in front of her daughter

  12-10-2017 16:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police investigating the incident at Asda in Gosforth have released images of a man who they hope can help with their inquiries
  
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• Newcastle historically struggle at Southampton - but recent history provides some hope

  12-10-2017 16:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  St Mary's has not been a happy hunting ground for Newcastle in the Premier League, but recent form suggests the hoodoo could end on Sunday
  
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• Gosforth synagogue sells part of site as congregation numbers dwindle

  12-10-2017 16:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Hebrew Congregation plans to move into smaller building on the Gosforth site and sell the rest to retirement developers McCarthy and Stone
  
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• Watch the Grease Megamix done silent disco style: spoiler it's not actually that silent!

  12-10-2017 15:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Silent Discos aren't just for sunny 18-30 holidays, a Newcastle bar is getting in on the act by hosting it's own and we paid a visit
  
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• Paul Merson on the 'daily' red wine drinking games he played with Paul Gascoigne

  12-10-2017 15:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The famous footballers lived together when they were both playing at Middlesbrough in 1998
  
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• Newcastle 10-pin bowling firm Lane7 to open four new sites as part of £7.5m roll out

  12-10-2017 15:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  At least 60 new jobs will be created at the first two sites, in Aberdeen and Middlesbrough, when they open in time for Christmas parties
  
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