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• Where are Aleksandar Mitrovic and Chancel Mbemba? Rafa Benitez on if either could feature vs Palace

  20-10-2017 23:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United host Crystal Palace in the Premier League at St James' Park on Saturday afternoon
  
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• Simon Grayson says honesty is best policy and predicts Sunderland will emerge from tough spell

  20-10-2017 23:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Black Cats manager Simon Grayson was sticking his head above the parapet on Thursday evening because he feels it is the right thing to do
  
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• Simon Grayson insists Lamine Kone did not pull a sickie and is committed to Sunderland

  20-10-2017 23:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Black Cats defender Lamine Kone was genuinely ill last week, according to manager Simon Grayson, who is content that the Ivorian is giving his all
  
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• South Shields gang laundered money from multi-million pound telephone banking scam

  20-10-2017 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The four men transferred a total of more than £400,000 into their bank accounts in a bid to help cover up the nationwide fraud
  
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• See Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer being 'taught' how to head the ball by his son in Dubai

  20-10-2017 21:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Former Newcastle United striker Alan Shearer was filmed playing the game with his son Will on a beach in Dubai
  
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• Are Kodi boxes illegal? Judge has his say after sentencing trader for selling set top boxes

  20-10-2017 21:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Shop owner Brian Thompson has been handed a suspended prison sentence after pleading guilty to the offences at Teesside Crown Court
  
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• Storm Brian LIVE: Strong winds and showers set to hit North East this weekend

  20-10-2017 21:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Storm Brian is forecast to hit the UK bringing winds of up to 70mph in western and southern areas of the country
  
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• Gang which funnelled cannabis from London to Tyneside sentenced

  20-10-2017 20:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Lee Birks, the sixth member of a gang which brought cannabis to Tyneside from London, was spared jail
  
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• Andros Townsend owed Newcastle longer - will he feel a tinge of regret when he returns to St James'?

  20-10-2017 20:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Newcastle United were forced to sell Andros Townsend following relegation due to a £13m relegation release clause in his contract
  
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• Remember Willian Jose? The Newcastle target scored four goals in the Europa League on Thursday

  20-10-2017 20:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Magpies had been linked with a summer move for the Real Sociedad forward, who etched himself into Europa League history last night
  
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• 'I did nothing. Absolutely nothing': Mark Lawrenson on his time as Newcastle's defensive coach

  20-10-2017 20:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Mark Lawrenson spoke to brilliant nineties podcast Quickly Kevin about his time at Newcastle United
  
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• Why I didn't vote in Universal Credit debate - Tory MP gives her explanation

  20-10-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Berwick MP Anne-Marie Trevelyan says move was right and accuses Labour of playing politics
  
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• This is how Sammi Fox planned her own funeral before she closed her eyes for the last time

  20-10-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Cancer stricken mum-of-two Sammi Fox, 29, of North Shields, planned her funeral in detail with her mother
  
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• The productivity problem that is a major issue for the North East

  20-10-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We need a sea change in how we patiently invest in business if we are serious about building a more prosperous North East
  
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• 'Our view has been ruined': Look at what a new housing development means for residents

  20-10-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Helen Hayes-Wynne says she no longer feels safe sitting in her garden after work on the housing development got under way
  
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• 5,000 new homes, three new schools, two new Metro stations? Plans for North Tyneside

  20-10-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Murton Gap and Killingworth Moor have been earmarked for housing and there are also plans for new shops and more GP services
  
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• Newcastle vs Crystal Palace team selector: Our writers pick their sides - do you agree?

  20-10-2017 18:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Most of the team picks itself tomorrow - but there are a few decisions for Rafa Benitez - pick your Magpies team here
  
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• The Amanda Staveley effect: 'Make or break time' for Newcastle United as takeover race hots up

  20-10-2017 18:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Former Newcastle United owner Sir John Hall has said that whoever takes over the club can help boost productivity in the city
  
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• Plans for empty shop on Newcastle city centre aren't what people might expect

  20-10-2017 18:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  J Nobles & Sons Ltd want to turn the old Forbidden Planet shop on Grainger Street into a bingo hall
  
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• Sunderland set to play host to huge retro music festival Let's Rock The North East

  20-10-2017 18:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A lineup including Go West, Tiffany and OMD entertained in Berskhire this year and Let's Rock will move to Sunderland in 2018
  
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• 'The potential is massive': Rafa Benitez speaks as Newcastle United put up for sale

  20-10-2017 18:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United boss Rafa Benitez did not say much about a takeover at his Press conference but insists the club is an attractive proposition
  
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• How mobile phones have become the fingerprints of the future for cyber cops

  20-10-2017 17:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Detectives reveal the technology they're using to try and beat the cyber crooks at their own game
  
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• Rolando Aarons determined to get into Newcastle United team and REQUESTS to play in reserves

  20-10-2017 17:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Newcastle United winger impresses Rafa Benitez by knocking on his door and pleading to play for second string
  
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• Why you should pick Lowes Financial Management to look after your wealth?

  20-10-2017 17:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Lowes manage hundreds of millions of pounds of wealth for many local and national clients and provide bespoke advice on most things financial
  
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• Responsibility for Sunderland's situation is shared between Simon Grayson and the players

  20-10-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Sunderland manager Simon Grayson says the responsibility lies with himself and his players to get the Black Cats' misfiring season up and running
  
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• Reality TV star Jodie Prenger talks about waving goodbye to Shirley Valentine in Newcastle

  20-10-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  West End favourite is to make last appearance in Willy Russell hit before she moves on to Fat Friends
  
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• North East's top technology firms win prizes at annual Dynamites awards

  20-10-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Atom Bank wins the outstanding achievement at the event organised by the Dynamo group
  
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• Music to the ears! Scotswood school pupils learn to play instruments under special scheme

  20-10-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Youngsters at Bridgewater Primary are getting weekly music lessons on the violin, viola or cello through In Harmony Newcastle Gateshead
  
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• Heaton pervert found with extreme porn showing women with animals

  20-10-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Mark Baty had more than 100 sick videos and images that he viewed when his wife and children were in bed, a court heard
  
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• Hard-hitting video shows how teenager was injured after playing with fireworks

  20-10-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The youngster, from Washington, is warning people to stay safe on Bonfire Night after he lost half a finger and the tip of another
  
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• Do schools give enough careers support? One North Tyneside school praised - but many fall short

  20-10-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Very few schools across the country hit all of a series of standards which measure how well they prepare their students for the world of work
  
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• Simon Jordan embarrassed by ex-Newcastle legends over his claims on Sky Sports

  20-10-2017 16:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The former Crystal Palace chairman made a number of bizarre comments about Mike Ashley and Newcastle fans' expectations on last night's 'The Debate'
  
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• Music legend Cliff Richard announces Newcastle date on his 60th anniversary tour

  20-10-2017 16:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Responsible for hits like Wired For Sound and We Don't Talk Anymore, Sir Cliff is heading to Newcastle as he celebrates six decades in music
  
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• How to survive when booking tickets for concerts online

  20-10-2017 16:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Here's our guide to not panicking when trying to secure tickets for concerts when you are booking them online
  
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• Full transcript: Simon Jordan's astonishing claims about Newcastle and fan expectations

  20-10-2017 16:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  As takeover talk intensifies, the former Crystal Palace owner offered his insight on Sky Sports' 'The Debate' last night
  
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• 10 Newcastle restaurants that used to be bars - hit the dancefloors of any of these?

  20-10-2017 16:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Remember when these Newcastle haunts were all about drinking and dancing rather than tucking into a meal?
  
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• Cattermole or Ndong? Steele or Ruiter? Have your say on key Sunderland selection issues

  20-10-2017 15:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Who should start for Sunderland at Brentford this weekend? Put yourself in Simon Grayson's shoes and pick your Black Cats team
  
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• Rafa Benitez opts against talking about takeover as he focuses on Crystal Palace clash

  20-10-2017 15:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Rafa Benitez remains tight-lipped about takeover talk but did ask Lee Charnley for an update
  
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• From Lightwater Valley to Newcastle United? How the Staveley family built its empire

  20-10-2017 14:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We look at the story of Amanda Staveley, a potential new owner of Newcastle United
  
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• Can Newcastle beat Crystal Palace? Merson, Lawrenson and Owen's predictions

  20-10-2017 14:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United welcome Crystal Palace to St James' Park this Saturday and the pundits have had their say on the outcome
  
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• Former Sunderland mill could be demolished for housing development

  20-10-2017 14:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Edward Thompson Group wants to redevelop the site of Hendon Paper Mill which has been closed since the 1980s
  
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• Marks & Spencer's 'perfect combination' meal deal is a must for prosecco fans!

  20-10-2017 14:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Famous for their Dine in for Two deals, Marks & Spencers has launched a new offer which should prove very popular this weekend
  
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• See the stunning images taken by local photographers which are set to be seen by thousands

  20-10-2017 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  'Copies were sent as far away as New Zealand and Australia – people from all over the world love the Tyne'
  
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• Pervert caught by Dark Justice forced to flee his home after gang smash windows

  20-10-2017 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Shaun Parrott, 44, from Merseyside avoided jail over explicit messages he sent to decoy he thought was a teenage girl
  
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• Kieron Dyer is so wrong about Newcastle United fans and their expectations

  20-10-2017 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United fans want Champions League football according to Kieron Dyer - but Lee Ryder argues he's so wrong
  
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• Duo charged with attempted murder after alleged Kenton house fire attack to stand trial

  20-10-2017 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Anthony James and Anthony Slater didn't enter official pleas to the charge, which arose after a fire left another man seriously injured
  
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• Cheryl: Pregnancy was a break from 14 years' work

  20-10-2017 13:49 via bbc.co.uk
  The singer says she felt able to "relax" and avoid stress, despite "hating" being pregnant.
  
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• See inside Cote Brasserie - Newcastle's newest restaurant banks on its French charm to lure diners

  20-10-2017 13:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A first peek inside city centre's revamped former bank reveals treat customers can expect when they check out new brasserie
  
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• Cote Newcastle - what's on the menu at new French restaurant?

  20-10-2017 13:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Award-winning boudin noir anyone? Brasserie reveals menus of specialities, classic French favourites and monthly specials
  
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• Man, 29, arrested on suspicion of indecent exposure following an incident on the Metro

  20-10-2017 13:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A 21-year-old reported the alleged incident in September and the British Transport Police launched an investigation
  
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