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• Arsenal U23 2-0 Sunderland U23 report - Josh Maja and Paddy McNair fitness boost

  16-10-2017 23:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A strong Arsenal side overcame Sunderland's youngsters at the Emirates, with Maja, Asoro and McNair all getting valuable playing time
  
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• Newcastle United up for sale - read the full statement on the Magpies' future

  16-10-2017 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United could potentially be under new ownership soon as Mike Ashley looks to see the Magpies - possibly by Christmas
  
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• County Durham teaching assistants celebrate 'great result' as two-year pay fight ends

  16-10-2017 21:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Unison members have voted in favour of Durham council's 'final offer' which will introduce a new grading structure for their pay
  
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• So who might buy Newcastle United? The potential investors who could broker a takeover

  16-10-2017 21:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United are up for sale, Mike Ashley confirms - but what will happen next at St James' Park?
  
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• Newcastle legends Shearer, Lee and Harper respond brilliantly as the club is put up for sale

  16-10-2017 20:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The trio shared in the supporters' delight after the club officially announced it is up for sale this evening
  
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• Durham Lumiere reveals artworks and locations for 2017 festival

  16-10-2017 20:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Find out the chosen sites as new announcement of November's line-up promises a sparkling treat
  
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• Mike Ashley hopes Newcastle United's for-sale statement is timed to perfection - but time will tell

  16-10-2017 20:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Mike Ashley has confirmed that he is actively looking to sell Newcastle United - Chris Waugh analyses the official statement
  
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• Newcastle United: Mike Ashley puts Premier League club up for sale

  16-10-2017 19:53 via bbc.co.uk
  Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley puts the Premier League club up for sale after a decade in charge at St James' Park.
  
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• Who is Amanda Staveley? The businesswoman spotted recently at St James' Park

  16-10-2017 19:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The influential businesswoman was spotted at St James' Park for the Newcastle vs Liverpool game
  
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• County Durham teaching assistants accept 'final offer'

  16-10-2017 19:22 via bbc.co.uk
  Durham County Council says the new deal will help teaching assistants to develop their careers.
  
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• Why Newcastle United's public statement on the club going up for sale is great news

  16-10-2017 19:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United have now offered somebody the chance to be a hero - and fans are praying somebody will take up the chance
  
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• Why is the sky a weird colour over Newcastle? Storm Ophelia causes strange clouds

  16-10-2017 19:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle has been plunged into darkness as Storm makes its way north
  
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• Fates of different industries will be reflected in next month's Top 200

  16-10-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Bad year for offshore and better times for companies involved in tourism will be reflected in the performance of North East firms
  
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• Could bid to block Brexit lead to our EU departure never happening?

  16-10-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  MPs want to stop Theresa May leaving the EU if there is no replacement deal secured
  
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• Birthday girl Bethany Fisher was found dying by her mum after killer driver fled the scene

  16-10-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Bethany had asked Jordan O'Donnell to slow down during a birthday night out in Bedlington but he crashed and killed her - he's now been jailed
  
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• Away fans risk becoming the forgotten voice - it's high time the Premier League stood up for them

  16-10-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Some Newcastle United away fans missed the clash with Southampton as travel chaos and scheduling conspired against them
  
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• Red sun phenomenon 'caused by Hurricane Ophelia'

  16-10-2017 18:58 via bbc.co.uk
  Saharan dust and forest fires are to blame for the phenomenon, says a weather expert.
  
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• 'Christmas has come early' - Newcastle fans react as the club officially announce they are for sale

  16-10-2017 18:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  In a statement released this evening, Newcastle confirmed they are looking to sell the club, with fans dreaming big
  
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• Mike Ashley wants Newcastle United sold by Christmas, his lawyer confirms

  16-10-2017 18:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley's lawyer says the owner wants a quick sale but will back Rafa Benitez in January if he still has club
  
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• Newcastle United for sale: The many ups and downs of Mike Ashley's reign at St James' Park

  16-10-2017 18:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We take a look back at the rocky road that Mike Ashley has taken during his years at St James' Park
  
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• See the moment a car bursts into flames on a quiet Northumberland street

  16-10-2017 18:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Neighbours rushed to the driver's aid after smoke started to come out the bonnet of his vehicle in Acomb, near Hexham
  
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• Thousands of North East firms hauled into court as they struggle to pay rising business rates

  16-10-2017 18:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  In North Tyneside more than one in three of all rateable businesses were issued with court summons
  
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• Mike Ashley puts Newcastle United up for sale - and gives potential new owners incentive

  16-10-2017 18:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley is looking to sell the club, and is thought to get any business done quickly
  
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• Pop-up Christmas shop coming to Metrocentre to sell booze-filled baubles and North craft drinks

  16-10-2017 18:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Pip Stop and Lakes Distillery are opening a store and creating temporary jobs to extend their already successful partnership
  
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• Bannatyne Group to create 'hundreds of jobs' with £50m investment

  16-10-2017 18:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  North East business set to go on acquisition trail as well as refurbishing its current gyms
  
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• Spooky half-term at Alnwick Castle to feature ghosts, spells, broomsticks and dragons

  16-10-2017 17:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumberland attraction will host a chilling October week of activities before its winter closure
  
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• Rockliffe Hall is named as one of Britain's best places to stay

  16-10-2017 17:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Sunday Times' new guide '100 best British hotels' heaps more praise upon County Durham favourite
  
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• Police probe 'financial and governance' matters at Northumberland County Council-owned company

  16-10-2017 17:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The council has confirmed it has passed on information to the police relating to its development-arm Arch
  
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• Five to headline Ultimate 90s Christmas party night at North Shields community centre

  16-10-2017 17:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Responsible for hits like Keep On Movin', If Ya Gettin' Down and Got The Feelin', Five will headline Tyneside Ultimate 90s Christmas
  
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• Full transcript: Sky Sports pundits on Yedlin escaping red and Newcastle building momentum

  16-10-2017 17:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Alan Pardew and Jamie Redknapp discussed all of the major talking points from Newcastle's 2-2 draw at Southampton
  
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• Hitachi intercity train launch marred by delay and faulty aircon

  16-10-2017 17:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  More than 120 trains will be built at Hitachi's factory in Newton Aycliffe but first journey did not go to plan
  
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• Surfers Against Sewage plan mass clean up of Tynemouth Longsands beach

  16-10-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The charity is calling for volunteers to join them on Saturday and help rid the beach of harmful litter
  
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• It's lights, camera and lots of action as Newcastle Film Festival plans gather pace

  16-10-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Actress Caroline Goodall among those taking part as city aims to match Cannes or Toronto
  
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• 'It shocked us out of habits' Durham Police chief on the positive side of funding cuts

  16-10-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Mike Barton, leader of Britain's best performing police force, has lifted the lid on life struggling with funding cuts
  
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• Funeral date set for former Chronicle and Journal reporter Dave Black

  16-10-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dave Black worked for ncjMedia for 27 years and covered south east Northumberland
  
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• For Sunderland the first goal IS crucial - and here are the statistics to prove it

  16-10-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Sunderland's win rate when they score first compared to when they concede first, shows how important it is for the Black Cats to strike the first blow
  
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• Florian Lejeune watch: A moment of madness - but the French defender is here to stay

  16-10-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Newcastle United centre-back Florian Lejeune returned to the XI against Southampton - and Chris Waugh critiques his display
  
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• 'They look like they belong in the Premier League' - Match of the Day pundits impressed by Newcastle

  16-10-2017 16:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Martin Keown and Kevin Kilbane were highly impressed with Newcastle's performance at Southampton and passed verdict on the major talking points
  
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• Watch Calum Scott perform multi-million seller Dancing on my Own at Oxfam in Newcastle

  16-10-2017 16:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Former Britain's Got Talent finalist Calum is supporting Emeli Sande at the Metro Radio Arena but was at Oxfam for a special Oxjam gig
  
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• North East science centre gets £8.3m backing to develop next generation of treatments

  16-10-2017 16:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Centre for Healthcare Photonics in Sedgefield will use light to both diagnose and treat certain illnesses
  
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• Two arrested after Arthur's Hill stabbing which left man in hospital

  16-10-2017 16:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A 36-year-old man was taken to hospital with serious injuries after emergency services were called to Monday Crescent
  
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• KFC reopens in Sunderland city centre after almost a decade

  16-10-2017 16:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The new restaurant in the Market Square has created 50 jobs and sees the chain return to the city for the first time in nine years
  
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• Uber responds over taxi firm's U-turn against operating in these three North East areas

  16-10-2017 15:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The taxi-app giant is currently appealing Transport for London's decision to refuse a new licence for the capital
  
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• Stamp out sickening distribution of images, says Durham police chief

  16-10-2017 15:54 via bbc.co.uk
  Internet companies need to do more to "stamp out sickening distribution of images and live streaming of abuse online" says a chief constable.
  
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• Sunderland AFC loan watch: Khazri sees red; Borini suffers derby heartache but stars in new role

  16-10-2017 15:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We review how Sunderland's loanees got on this week as a host of Black Cats players continue their development away from Wearside
  
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• Heartless raider who pocketed his mum's disabled friend's engagement ring has jail term cut

  16-10-2017 15:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Recovering heroin addict George David Bell abused the trust of his mum's friend and raided her home
  
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• Newcastle looks 'like Blade Runner' as Twitter reacts to Storm Ophelia

  16-10-2017 15:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Twitter users in Newcastle and the North East predicted an apocalypse!
  
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• Tynemouth businesses produce village map to entice visitors

  16-10-2017 15:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Businesses feel occasional visitors to Tynemouth might not know about local firms
  
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• Why the madness of Newcastle United's crazy run of late Sunday kick offs isn't funny anymore

  16-10-2017 15:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Some Newcastle fans forced to miss kick off due to combination of late kick off and Virgin train delays
  
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• Comedian Sean Hughes has died aged 51 after a heart attack

  16-10-2017 15:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Tributes have poured in for the Irish funnyman who was a panellist on Never Mind The Buzzcocks
  
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