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• Rafa Benitez says Aleksandar Mitrovic and Dwight Gayle are both in contention at Burnley

  28-10-2017 23:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United take on Burnley on Monday and Rafa Benitez has a striker decision to make
  
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• Simon Grayson says Sunderland players must 'take responsibility' after defeat against Bristol City

  28-10-2017 19:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sunderland manager Simon Grayson says his players did not follow the gameplan and made bad decisions in latest home defeat
  
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• Sunderland's Simon Grayson reacts to questions over his future on Wearside

  28-10-2017 19:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sunderland's defeat at the hands of Bristol City has heaped yet more pressure on Simon Grayson, whose side is now just two points off bottom spot
  
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• Punter who became infatuated with escort admits sending 'revenge porn' to her sister

  28-10-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Keith Gilbertson, 37, appeared at South Tyneside Magistrates' Court after sending a video clip to woman
  
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• 'I lost my mom - but found my family': Bittersweet end to US woman's search for Newcastle birth mum

  28-10-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Carolyn Ross Jones, from Las Vegas, told Chronicle Live of her search for her Newcastle-born mum, which has now ended in heartache
  
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• Caterpillars in burger buns and nightmare-inducing icing: Customers who didn't get what they ordered

  28-10-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  After Sharon Bijin showed us the disastrous birthday cake she bought for a body builder friend, we look back at some of our readers whose
  
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• Sunderland 1-2 Bristol City - start well, concede then lose, 5 things we learned

  28-10-2017 18:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Sunderland's defeat against Bristol City was familiar and depressing, with the Black Cats following a similar path to more gloom
  
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• Sunderland 1-2 Bristol City ratings - Grabban impresses, but worries about the defence

  28-10-2017 18:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Read James Hunter's player ratings as Sunderland lost at home yet again to continue their run without a victory at the Stadium of Light
  
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• Sunderland 1-2 Bristol City report: Black Cats flop again at the Stadium of Light

  28-10-2017 18:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Sunderland boss Simon Grayson is under mounting pressure with this defeat leaving the Black Cats just two points above bottom spot in the Championship
  
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• Why new works of art have gone on display at a Newcastle centre for life-saving surgery

  28-10-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Christine Borland's Positive Pattern sculptures have gone on permanent show at the Institute of Transplantation
  
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• The forgotten decade? The 1950s shaped Newcastle and who we are

  28-10-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  These amazing images capture the spirit of fun, progress and the big changes which occurred in the 1950s which still influence our region now
  
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• Jealous girlfriend jailed after slashing throat of her partner's best pal

  28-10-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A judge told Jodie Goodwin she was lucky not to be facing a murder charge after she attacked Anthony Milburn
  
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• How the Great British Bake Off has become the Great British Slag Off

  28-10-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The popular bakery programme has a fan base which takes great delight in viciously attacking contestants they don't like
  
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• Newcastle United can challenge the very best IF the right billionaire takes over says Karren Brady

  28-10-2017 16:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United is up for sale and Karren Brady believes that the Magpies can challenge the best in the game
  
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• 'I tried to wind-up Jonjo Shelvey but it didn't work' admits Rotherham star Will Vaulks

  28-10-2017 15:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Rotherham midfielder Will Vaulks has spoken about his toughest opponent and named him as Jonjo Shelvey
  
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• You've seen Thriller, now watch staff at Morrisons Jarrow do Footloose

  28-10-2017 14:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Their Thriller parody has gone viral but that's not the only video staff at Morrisons in Jarrow have under their belts
  
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• The pundits need to pipe down and learn they can't unsettle Rafa at Newcastle United

  28-10-2017 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Rafa Benitez is not daft, and all those questioning why he is still at Newcastle United need to pack it in
  
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• Shocking number of sex offenders living on North East streets is revealed

  28-10-2017 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  New figures show a staggering number of sex fiends are sharing our streets
  
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• Harrowing untold stories of the Manchester arena bombing to be heard in new documentary

  28-10-2017 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Four people from the North East were among the 22 killed in the atrocity at Ariana Grande's show on May 22
  
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• Fisherman rescued by Coastguard after horror 20ft fall from a cliff

  28-10-2017 13:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The man was taken to hospital with hip injuries after the fall from Jackie’s Beach in Whitburn, Sunderland on Friday night
  
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• Where is showing the Anthony Joshua v Carlos Takam fight in Newcastle?

  28-10-2017 13:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  He was meant to be taking on Kubrat Pulev but now Anthony Joshua will take on Carlos Takam - here is where to watch it in Newcastle
  
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• Sunderland vs Bristol City LIVE - team news, match action, analysis and reaction

  28-10-2017 13:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  All the latest news from the Stadium of Light as Sunderland take on Bristol City, looking to move away from the bottom of the table
  
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• Sunderland 1-2 Bristol City RECAP - Black Cats lose at home AGAIN as pressure mounts

  28-10-2017 13:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  All the latest reaction from the Stadium of Light as Sunderland continued their awful home run with defeat to Bristol City
  
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• Sunderland 1-2 Bristol City LIVE - Black Cats lose at home AGAIN as pressure mounts

  28-10-2017 13:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  All the latest reaction from the Stadium of Light as Sunderland continued their awful home run with defeat to Bristol City
  
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• Sunderland 0-1 Bristol City LIVE - Bobby Reid opens scoring against the run of play

  28-10-2017 13:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  All the latest news from the Stadium of Light as Sunderland take on Bristol City, looking to move away from the bottom of the table
  
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• Newcastle remembers visit of Martin Luther King

  28-10-2017 13:01 via bbc.co.uk
  Hundreds of local people are taking part in street performances on Sunday.
  
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• Fatman Scoop will no longer appear at Bongo's Bingo's Halloween special in Newcastle

  28-10-2017 12:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Celebrity Big Brother contestant and Be Faithful hitmaker will no longer be the star guest at Bongo's Bingo's latest Newcastle event
  
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• Tributes paid to former NHS chief who spent 26 years at the helm of North East care

  28-10-2017 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Former North East Strategic Health Authority chair Sir Peter Carr, 86, died on Saturday after a battle with Parkinson’s disease
  
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• Newcastle United's tactics will be crucial at Burnley - and it will be fascinating

  28-10-2017 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle and Burnley are two very similar sides, but the Magpies can get the better of their rivals in Monday night's clash
  
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• Gateshead residents up in arms at building work which 'blocks kids' walk to school'

  28-10-2017 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Locals say path on Macadam Street is tight and muddy but council say it will be cleaned
  
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• Female mechanic who traded in call centre for garage urges other women to help change stigma

  28-10-2017 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Katy Malia, mechanics teacher at Gateshead College, hopes to help girls find careers in STEM subjects
  
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• Eddy Eats tests out the Town Wall and finds a meal you can build your day around

  28-10-2017 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Town Wall, in Newcastle, isn't just a cracking pub it offers a decent Sunday roast too
  
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• Are these the North East's swankiest student flats? Take a look at the luxurious side of uni life

  28-10-2017 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  From a gym to roof top terrace: Ernest Place in Durham aims to give students the finer things in life during their studies
  
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• Terrifying treat at Newcastle restaurant as Halloween burger is added to the menu

  28-10-2017 11:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The very popular burger restaurant is getting in the Halloween spirit with its Hail To The String burger and there's also a devilish dessert
  
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• Classrooms destroyed by suspected arson attack at Northumberland high school

  28-10-2017 11:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  St Benet Bisop Catholic Academy will open as planned on Monday, with the fire-damaged area fenced off
  
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• Messages of condolence flood in for family of Howdon alleged hit-and-run victim Susan Fuller

  28-10-2017 11:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Two people have been arrested after the mum-of-three died outside her home
  
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• So what exactly would Rafa Benitez do with a budget of £150million?

  28-10-2017 11:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Newcastle United are in the throes of takeover talk, but Rafa Benitez would take a pragmatic approach if it comes off
  
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• Freeman Children's Heart Unit: Final challenge for Ivan

  28-10-2017 10:28 via bbc.co.uk
  Ivan Hollingsworth embarks on his final challenge in aid of the Children's Heart Unit at the Freeman.
  
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• Watch Newcastle crowd belt out Toto's Africa as huge sing along goes ahead

  28-10-2017 10:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A very enthusiastic crowd gathered at Grey's Monument to sing the classic 80s powerballad after there were fears it wouldn't go ahead
  
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• Rafa Benitez explains Ciaran Clark's first team omission - and his centre-back dilemma

  28-10-2017 10:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Newcastle United boss Rafa Benitez thinks it's a good thing that he has some difficult defensive decisions to make
  
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• Watch the emotionally charged video for Britain's Got Talent star Jamie Lee Harrison's new single

  28-10-2017 09:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jamie, who reached the semi finals of Britain's Got Talent this year, has penned a track about depression in young men
  
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• Simon Grayson says Sunderland need to start building sustained pressure that brings home comforts

  28-10-2017 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Black Cats manager Simon Grayson has seen what the club's supporters can do but they have not been given the opportunity at the Stadium of Light
  
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• Recent history at Burnley makes for grim reading for Newcastle United fans

  28-10-2017 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle have struggled against Burnley of late, and have a particular bad record at Turf Moor - bad omens ahead of Monday?
  
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• Northumbria Police officer lends a hand to hurricane recovery efforts in Virgin Islands

  28-10-2017 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Inspector Adrian Smiles gave up his holiday to help residents recover from Hurricane Irma
  
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• Mystery of a 2am police raid, a joke about guns and a soured milk deal

  28-10-2017 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dispute with Northumberland businessman over diary produce ended in hunt for arms
  
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• It needs some TLC, but this roomy Chester-Le-Street house could make a brilliant bargain family home

  28-10-2017 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sellers say it's got 'great potential' - do you think this terrace house would be worth the work it needs?
  
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• Family receive pay out after 17-year-old County Durham girl dies due to series of hospital mistakes

  28-10-2017 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jessica Robinson suffered severe brain damage at University Hospital of North Tees when staff failed to note her medical records properly
  
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• 'Everything is falling apart' - Asylum seeker kicked out of university after Home Office battle

  28-10-2017 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Arooba Hameed won an asylum seeker's scholarship to Royal Holloway, but was asked to leave after just a month
  
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• Bongo's Bingo bringing its Winter Wonderland to Newcastle for the first time

  28-10-2017 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It's the crazy event that has gone global anmd Bongo's Bingo has announced more Christmas dates in Newcastle
  
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• Simon Grayson wants to bring excitement back to the Stadium of Light

  28-10-2017 08:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sunderland manager Simon Grayson has his creative players available at last and is keen to play the kind of football that will excite the fans
  
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