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• Newcastle upon Tyne NHS trust appoints new chairman

  16-11-2017 22:47 via bbc.co.uk
  Professor Sir John Burn will take up the role with Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
  
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• North Tyneside victim speaks out after Daryll Rowe found guilty of infecting men with HIV

  16-11-2017 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The victim said Rowe, who was arrested in Wallsend, should be 'locked up for life' and branded him a 'sociopath'
  
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• Two rescued by fire crews after car flips onto roof on North Tyneside's Marden estate

  16-11-2017 21:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police say two people who were trapped inside the black car were rescued by firefighters and were then checked over at hospital
  
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• Two rescued by fire crews after car flips onto roof on North Tyneside estate

  16-11-2017 21:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police say two people who were trapped inside the black car were rescued by firefighters and were then checked over at hospital
  
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• Darren Holloway believes Paul Heckingbottom's links to Sunderland make him an ideal candidate

  16-11-2017 21:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Barnsley manager Paul Heckingbottom is one of the leading candidates for Sunderland and Darren Holloway approves
  
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• Injury boost for Newcastle United as Mikel Merino begins training again

  16-11-2017 19:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Mikel Merino has missed Newcastle's last two games but used the international game to go back to Spain and step up his fitness battle
  
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• Man who died two months after alleged attack in Sunderland named by police

  16-11-2017 19:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Michael Cowie, 36, was found to have died two months after the incident that left him with head injuries
  
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• With a Cabinet of sex pests, halfwits and liars, it's no wonder the EU is laughing at us

  16-11-2017 19:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Journal business editor Graeme Whitfield takes heart from the Cabinet's game of 'who can get sacked first'
  
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• Mitrovic was more prolific for Anderlecht than Lukaku - but their careers have taken divergent paths

  16-11-2017 19:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United forward Aleksandar Mitrovic is unlikely to start at Old Trafford, but Romelu Lukaku will for Manchester United
  
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• Leading geneticist announced as new chairman of Newcastle's NHS trust

  16-11-2017 19:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  One of the new chairman's first duties will be to recruit a replacement for sacked chief executive, Sir Leonard Fenwick
  
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• Newcastle adult venue stripped of music after playing Jason Derulo and Nicky Minaj without licence

  16-11-2017 19:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  For Your Eyes Only, on Grainger Street, has been hit with a £2,000 bill after it was caught playing music without a Phonographic Performance Licence
  
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• Did you spot cute Max on the Secret Life of Four-Year-Olds? He's a Geordie - get to know him here

  16-11-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The four-year-old from Newcastle has a small part in the Channel Four show, and we decided to get to know him a bit better
  
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• Are you paying the right amount of tax? These money-saving hacks could help you out

  16-11-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  This is how you can stop overpaying on your tax and save money with just a few simple checks
  
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• Alan Shearer praised for agreeing to donate his brain to medical science

  16-11-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle University’s brain tissue resource centre has praised the former Newcastle player for pledging to donate his brain following his death
  
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• Ahead of British Game Week, meet the ex-veggie who now turns out tasty game pies

  16-11-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Hadrian's Game Larder is a familiar name at food festivals and special events selling pies, pâtés and terrines
  
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• Father Christmas at Beamish - the star guest will head up a show-stopping parade on Saturday

  16-11-2017 18:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Horses, huskies, fire engines and period vehicles will all feature in a festive procession
  
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• Chris Coleman emerges as new favourite for Sunderland job after Michael O'Neill pulls out of running

  16-11-2017 18:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The odds on Chis Coleman being the Black Cats' new manager have been slashed after Michael O'Neill decided he did not want he job
  
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• Ex-Sunderland manager Mick McCarthy 'not surprised' to see them struggling this season

  16-11-2017 18:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Former Black Cats boss Mick McCarthy says it is not a shock to see them and Hull City fighting relegation after dropping out of the Premier League
  
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• First Chinese business accelerator scheme to open in Newcastle

  16-11-2017 18:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Forge programme will offer tech firms the chance to showcase their products in three cities in China
  
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• Newcastle city centre hotel comes a step closer with £32m deal

  16-11-2017 18:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Financing deal is next step in process to opening luxury hotel on the former Newgate shopping centre site
  
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• Durham Lumiere 2017 - tickets, start time, locations and programme

  16-11-2017 17:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  With Lumiere set to light up Durham again this winter, here's our guide to how to get there, what to see and how to bag the ticket you'll need to visit at peak times
  
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• New powers for the North's transport authority hailed as a 'game-changer' that will transform region

  16-11-2017 17:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Government says its giving the North the power to take control of transport but Labour says the region needs investment
  
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• Why is Waves Leisure Centre in Whitley Bay closed - and when will it reopen?

  16-11-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The venue, at The Links, has been shut since Tuesday while repairs are carried out by North Tyneside Council
  
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• Touching Samaritans video shows how talking to a vulnerable stranger can help save their life

  16-11-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Mental health charity is asking rail passengers to trust their instincts and speak to people if they think they are at risk
  
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• Crash victim Shaun O’Connell died after overtaking on a bend on a Northumberland road

  16-11-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  An inquest heard Shaun O’Connell, 33, was killed in a collision with a car near Otterburn while riding his motorbike
  
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• Who are the North East's largest 200 companies? These are...

  16-11-2017 16:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Annual list of the region's largest companies by turnover is unveiled in the Journal Top 200 guide
  
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• Elderly pedestrian taken to hospital after being knocked down in Hebburn

  16-11-2017 16:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police and paramedics were called to the scene on Victoria Road West in Hebburn after a man in his 80s was hit by a car
  
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• Burger King set to expand around the country after winning major financial backing

  16-11-2017 16:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Private equity giant Bridgepoint is understood to be striking a deal to become Burger King's major UK franchisee
  
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• Reports: Michael O'Neill decides against Sunderland job as odds on Chris Coleman are slashed

  16-11-2017 16:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  There are unconfirmed reports that Michael O'Neill has decided he does not want to manage the Black Cats after taking unfavourable soundings
  
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• Enchanted Parks - have a sneak peek at one of 2017's star attractions

  16-11-2017 15:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Giant 7m high illuminated rabbits will be invading Saltwell Park in Gateshead this December - you won't miss them
  
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• Chris Coleman the new favourite for Sunderland manager's job, with Wales future decided tomorrow

  16-11-2017 15:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Chris Coleman's future as Wales manager will be decided on Friday and a lot of money has been placed on him becoming next Sunderland manager
  
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• 'Excluded' autistic Cramlington boy gets worldwide party invites

  16-11-2017 15:09 via bbc.co.uk
  Reilly's father vented his frustration online, claiming the six-year-old was not being invited to other youngsters' parties.
  
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• Boots accused of breaking its promise to provide affordable morning after pill

  16-11-2017 15:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  High street chain said it would cut the price of emergency contraception but the cheaper version is still not available in most stores
  
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• Who are the previous winners of I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here?

  16-11-2017 14:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ant and Dec are back in Australia and the latest series is on the screens but can you remember the previous winners?
  
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• 'We tidy up his messes': Jose Mourinho and Rafa Benitez's bitter 12-year feud in explosive quotes

  16-11-2017 14:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has somehow tried to downplay his rivalry with Newcastle United boss Rafa Benitez
  
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• Paul Heckingbottom is straight-talking without saying much and Sunderland fans are no clearer

  16-11-2017 14:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Barnsley manager Paul Heckingbottom was asked repeatedly by the BBC if he wanted the vacant Black Cats role and did a good job of not answering
  
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• The Autumn Budget 2017 - when is it and what could be in it for the North East?

  16-11-2017 14:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  With the Tory Government under attack, Chancellor Philip Hammond needs to deliver
  
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• Top 10 best restaurants and cafes in Durham according to TripAdvisor

  16-11-2017 14:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We run down the the top 10 cafes and restaurants in Durham based on TripAdvisor reviews as Lumiere takes over the city
  
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• Looking for a bargain? These are the Black Friday deals on offer so far

  16-11-2017 14:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Big hitters are starting their sales early, including Asos, Currys, Amazon and River Island
  
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• Changes to driving tests will be made in a matter of weeks - here's everything you need to know

  16-11-2017 14:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The introduction of the satnav and changes to which manouevers drivers will need to learn are among the big shake-up
  
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• Enchanted Parks 2017 - tickets, times, what to expect and how long does it take

  16-11-2017 14:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Annual festive event Enchanted Parks returns to Gateshead's Saltwell Park with a whole new story and more tickets available than ever before
  
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• Could we now see Scottish 'booze cruises' to England?

  16-11-2017 14:03 via bbc.co.uk
  With minimum alcohol pricing given the go-ahead, will shoppers in southern Scotland nip into England instead?
  
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• Durham Pop up nightclub, Newcastle winter ball, Christmas fairs and more

  16-11-2017 14:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Charity news written by charity groups and volunteers throughout Newcastle and the North East
  
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• This Gateshead charity cheat was exposed as a thief by his own son

  16-11-2017 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Philip Wood was a trusted member of staff at a Gateshead charity when he started stealing thousands to pay off his debts
  
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• The driving test is changing in two weeks - but the examiners might not be there

  16-11-2017 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Learners will be tested with questions while they are driving, fewer manouvers and asked to use a satnav - but some examiners are not happy
  
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• If your neighbours are smoking cannabis or growing it, this is what you can do about it

  16-11-2017 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  There have been a number of cannabis farm busts over the years - but what if it is happening next door to you?
  
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• Brave home raid victim Gladys Patterson praised by police as hunt for burglars continues

  16-11-2017 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Halloween-masked thieves terrorised Byker great-grandmother in her own home before stealing her life savings
  
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• Sing-a-long in Newcastle, Home Alone screening in North Shields, Christmas fairs and more

  16-11-2017 13:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Your community events from across the North East, including North Shields, Blyth and Newcastle
  
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• Virgin Money moves into small business banking in bid to cut gap to larger banks

  16-11-2017 13:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The bank is launching a new digital banking platform and a range of accounts as part of its plans
  
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• Peter Kay tour - comedian announces two Newcastle shows in first tour in eight years

  16-11-2017 13:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Peter Kay will play two shows at the Metro Radio Arena in Newcastle and here's how to get tickets for them
  
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