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• Simon Grayson: Sunderland sack manager after 18 games in charge

  31-10-2017 23:39 via bbc.co.uk
  Simon Grayson is sacked after just 18 games as Sunderland manager, with the team 22nd in the Championship.
  
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• Sunderland sack Simon Grayson minutes after being held to a draw by Bolton Wanderers

  31-10-2017 23:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Sunderland have announced they have parted company with manager Simon Grayson after just 15 league games in charge on Wearside
  
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• Sunderland 3-3 Bolton Wanderers

  31-10-2017 23:15 via bbc.co.uk
  Sunderland draw with fellow strugglers Bolton in what proves to be Simon Grayson's final match as Black Cats boss.
  
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• Sunderland sack Simon Grayson RECAP: Reaction as Black Cats axe manager after Bolton draw

  31-10-2017 23:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Live updates and reaction as Sunderland sack manager Simon Grayson following the draw with Bolton
  
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• Sunderland sack Simon Grayson LIVE: Reaction as Black Cats axe manager after Bolton draw

  31-10-2017 23:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Live updates and reaction as Sunderland sack manager Simon Grayson following the draw with Bolton
  
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• A68 in Northumberland reopens after potential toxic gas leak

  31-10-2017 22:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A stretch of the road was closed near Bellingham after reports were received of suspected toxic gas
  
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• Metro vows to address performance as councils call for answers

  31-10-2017 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Council leaders want to know what went wrong on Sunday and how a similar problem can be prevented in the future
  
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• North East councils could soon launch their own energy companies slashing fuel bills

  31-10-2017 21:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Some local authorities are looking to take on the Big Six and starting 'not-for-profit' energy companies
  
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• Newcastle revealed as STI capital of the North East and gonorrhoea is on the increase

  31-10-2017 20:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Data from Public Health England has revealed the North East has a higher than average number of STI diagnoses
  
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• Take a look at the repair works to Durham Cathedral as the first stage nears completion

  31-10-2017 19:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Durham Cathedral's famous tower will be closed to members of the public until early 2019
  
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• A top 7 scary films - and we bet you haven't seen all of these spine-tinglers

  31-10-2017 19:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  As Tyneside Cinema hosts a Halloween screening of The Shining, check out this mix of other classic chillers and a couple you may well not have heard of
  
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• Alleged victim tells how she fought off Northumbria University student accused of sex attacks

  31-10-2017 19:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Geography student Omar Sharif is alleged to have preyed on vulnerable teenagers, which he denies
  
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• 'I don't want to give up my career to be a parent'

  31-10-2017 19:04 via bbc.co.uk
  The women taking to the streets to campaign for better rights for UK working mothers.
  
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• Police warn drugs stolen from County Durham pharmacy could prove fatal

  31-10-2017 19:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Lumley Pharmacy in Great Lumley was burgled in the early hours of Tuesday morning and drugs such as morphine were stolen
  
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• The spacious £170,000 three-bed semi in Whickham is in need of some TLC

  31-10-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The semi-detached house has two gardens, a garage and three-bedrooms - it could be a great family home after a renovation
  
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• North-South divide could get worse under Government housing plans

  31-10-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Range of bodies in the North East have warned that new Government housing targets will hold back the region's economy
  
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• Mo Diame watch: Why this won't be the last time Rafa Benitez springs a Newcastle selection surprise

  31-10-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United midfielder Mo Diame was named in the starting XI in the Premier League for the first time this season on Monday
  
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• Lord Alan Beith's plan to stop the House of Lords growing out of control

  31-10-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  There are more than 800 members of the House of Lords and the numbers are growing. How to cut it down to size?
  
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• How an old South Shields colliery band blew the opposition away

  31-10-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  'They had to buy their own instruments and what they achieved was fantastic, particularly as they would also be working at the pit'
  
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• Good Samaritan who helped unconscious man urges others show caring Geordie spirit

  31-10-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  David Stead came to the aid of a stranger in Newcastle city centre on Saturday night - but says he was the only person on a busy street to offer help
  
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• Documentaries by young North East filmmakers have had success here and overseas

  31-10-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Documentary-maker Lauren McCaughy is to get a taste of the red carpet treatment when her film is shown in Norway
  
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• Your Halloween Little Horrors - see the second gallery and send us your photos!

  31-10-2017 18:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Children from across Newcastle & the North East are getting scarier ... apart from the cute ones
  
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• Universal Credit rolled out in five new North East areas causing panic among claimants

  31-10-2017 18:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Poverty charity Turn2us reveals that most calls it takes are over Universal Credit concerns
  
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• Missing Northumberland schoolboy Ben Bostock found safe and well after two weeks

  31-10-2017 17:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 15-year-old from Blyth had not been seen since October 16 and police were growing concerned for his welfare
  
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• Ryanair still made £1bn profit despite flight cancellation fiasco

  31-10-2017 17:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Budget airline said the flight cancellations that affected the North East and other areas will cost it £22m
  
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• Supermarket selling Christmas dinners for cats and dogs - give your pets some festive food

  31-10-2017 17:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It's not just us humans who can look forward to tucking into some hearty food this Christmas and there are dinners for pets too
  
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• Manhunt launched after knife-wielding would-be robber threatens couple in their own car

  31-10-2017 17:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police has appealed for information after the attempted robbery in North Shields
  
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• Sunderland vs Bolton LIVE: Black Cats hope to avoid Halloween horror show in crucial clash

  31-10-2017 17:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Live updates as Sunderland take on Bolton at the Stadium of Light as they look to end their home hoodoo and avoid dropping to the bottom of the table
  
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• 'March of the Mummies' protestors take to the streets of Newcastle on Halloween

  31-10-2017 17:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Pregnant Then Screwed organised a series of events across the country to highlight the plight of working mothers
  
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• How Rafa Benitez is managing to wipe out the hysteria surrounding Newcastle United after defeats

  31-10-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Rafa Benitez stayed calm in the aftermath of the 1-0 reverse at Burnley and fans are starting to buy into it
  
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• What food and drink can you get at Hadrian's Tipi and what are the prices like?

  31-10-2017 16:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Hadrian's Tipi is now open at its new home in the centre of Newcastle with plenty of food and drink companies setting out their stalls
  
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• Liam Payne opens up on life with Cheryl and Bear and X Factor in candid interview

  31-10-2017 16:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  He discussed becoming a father, his weird X Factor appearance and how becoming a father has changed him
  
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• Pani's Cafe review: we revisit an old favourite after its makeover

  31-10-2017 16:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Sardinian restaurant has long been a Newcastle favourite - but how is the new menu and decor?
  
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• Netflix and shrill - the scary Halloween horror movies and shows you can watch tonight

  31-10-2017 15:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Scary dolls, invasive technology and creepy kids, there's enough on Netflix to give you a restless night's sleep this Halloween
  
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• Bond Dickinson reports flat turnover in final results before US merger

  31-10-2017 15:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The firm, which will tomorrow be renamed Womble Bond Dickinson, brought in £103.2m last year
  
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• The Prosecco and Gin Festival in Newcastle - how to get tickets to first ever event

  31-10-2017 15:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Find out what you need to know about debut festival which has announced a stop-off in Newcastle for two days
  
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• Crazily creepy Halloween costumes from the adults in Newcastle & the North East

  31-10-2017 15:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We invited the grown-ups to show off their Halloween outfits ... and they range from disturbing to plain daft!
  
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• Bolton arrive on Wearside confident of 'doing a job' on Sunderland

  31-10-2017 15:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The two sides meet in a huge clash at the bottom of the Championship this evening and Bolton are confident of getting the better of Sunderland
  
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• Will there be another series of Bake Off on Channel 4 and how do you apply to be on it?

  31-10-2017 15:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  On Tuesday night, the Great British Bake off will crown its winner on Channel 4 but thoughts have already turned to another series
  
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• Road safety firm that helps set up the Great North Run creates 30 jobs

  31-10-2017 14:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Hatton Traffic Management has helped organise the roads around the Great North Run for the last 30 years
  
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• New Year's Eve bonfire and fireworks event announced for Town Moor

  31-10-2017 14:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The newly unveiled ‘East of the Sun, West of the Moon’ will celebrate the New Year in theatrical style on December 31
  
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• What time are New Year's Eve fireworks in Newcastle and where's the new location?

  31-10-2017 14:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Tickets are being introduced this year for a spectacular display which will light up the city skyline on December 31 - and it won't be at Newcastle Civic Centre!
  
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• Newcastle, Northumberland and North Tyneside set to split off from rest of North East

  31-10-2017 14:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  North of Tyne councils meet Government to put finishing touches on regional mayor deal that will see break up of the region
  
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• Halloween: Spooky sausage dogs get dressed up

  31-10-2017 14:14 via bbc.co.uk
  These pups made up the guest list of an exclusive Halloween party.
  
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• CCTV appeal launched after thief steals clothes from shop in Morpeth

  31-10-2017 14:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police are hoping to identify the person pictured who may be able to help with inquiries
  
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• Phil Parkinson backs Adam Armstrong to hit the Bolton goal trail - starting at Sunderland tonight

  31-10-2017 14:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Newcastle forward has scored twice in the League Cup for Bolton but is yet to open his league account this term
  
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• 'Sold by the end of the season': Must-read interview on takeover talk, Rafa, Ashley and a quick sale

  31-10-2017 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Christian Purslow spoke to Sky Sports about the prospect of Newcastle United being sold on
  
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• See Tyne and Wear Metro's treatment train for fallen leaves in action

  31-10-2017 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Infamous 'low rail adhesion' causes delays and is a source of frustration for passengers
  
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• Profits fall at Fenwick as retail chain embarks on major changes

  31-10-2017 13:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Company is looking for a new chief executive but family owners are still investing for the future
  
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• SPOILER ALERT - Great British Bake Off judge unwittingly gives away the result of tonight's final

  31-10-2017 13:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The judge is away in Bhutan and miscalculated the time difference when she sent a tweet congratulating the Channel 4 show's winner
  
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