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• Chris Coleman praises Lynden Gooch for 'maxing out' in needs-must central midfield role

  22-11-2017 23:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Chris Coleman admitted he had few alternatives to playing Lynden Gooch in the Black Cats' central midfield, but he was delighted with the response
  
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• Budget 2017: What exactly does it mean for the North East?

  22-11-2017 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  New Metro trains, a new regional mayor and more in Phillip Hammond's 2017 Autumn Budget
  
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• Flood barriers deployed across the North East as heavy rain continues

  22-11-2017 21:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Environment agency have issued flood alerts - suggesting flooding is possible - in several parts of the North East with river levels rising
  
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• See the drugs seized after police raids to disrupt suspected organised crime in Durham

  22-11-2017 21:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police in Stanley raided four properties as part of attempts to disrupt organised crime in the area
  
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• 'Leader of men': Ashley Williams reveals Wales squad are devastated Chris Coleman left

  22-11-2017 20:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Chris Coleman left Wales to take over at Sunderland and Ashley Williams' praise for him offers great insight into what the Black Cats can expect
  
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• Rafalution in full swing: Good feeling at Newcastle United reflected in huge attendances

  22-11-2017 20:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  St James' Park is sold out for a sixth time in seven games for Watford's visit on Saturday - Newcastle's best attendances since 2005-06
  
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• Steve Bruce: Sunderland not too good to go down, but Chris Coleman's the right man for the job

  22-11-2017 20:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Steve Bruce says the Black Cats cannot take Championship safety for granted but he thinks Chris Coleman is a good appointment by his old club
  
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• See what people made of £337m Metro investment and new devolution deal announced in Budget

  22-11-2017 19:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We took to the streets of Newcastle to see what people made of the Budget and the impact it could have on the North East
  
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• Imagine what Chris Coleman can do with more time to prepare: Reasons for Sunderland to be optimistic

  22-11-2017 19:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Chris Coleman had just two days to prepare his new Sunderland side for their defeat to Aston Villa but there were reasons to be optimistic
  
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• Shearer says Newcastle United takeover deal would be 'a very good thing'

  22-11-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The former Newcastle United captain's comments come as Mike Ashley names his price for the club
  
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• See Alan Shearer meet the man who put him on the path to greatness - and you'll never guess his name

  22-11-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The former Newcastle captain was visiting his old primary school but it seems his childhood footballing skills failed to initially impress
  
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• New Metros on track for North East: So when are they coming to a station near you?

  22-11-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Chancellor announced in the Budget the government would fund a replacement fleet of trains for the North East
  
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• Mum asks school to take Sleeping Beauty off curriculum as it promotes 'inappropriate behaviour'

  22-11-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Mum-of-two Sarah Hall says she's "really concerned" about the story, because it features a woman being kissed without her consent
  
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• Driver warning: Coast Road to close beneath Norham Road Bridge as work nears major milestone

  22-11-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Preparations are being made for the next phase of the project to build the new crossing in North Shields
  
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• Budget 2017: The best social media reactions to Chancellor Philip Hammond's statement

  22-11-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  This is how Twitter users reacted to Chancellor Philip Hammond's Autumn 2017 Budget statement
  
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• 'Bionic' woman Claire Lomas wins top award for incredible Great North Run feat

  22-11-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The mum-of-two, who walked the Newcastle to South Shields route over five days, has won a Pride of Sport Award
  
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• Artists will be offering distinctive Christmas gifts at Ouseburn Open Studios. Here are the details

  22-11-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  More than 40 North East artists in eight venues will be ready for Christmas shoppers on the Ouseburn trail this weekend
  
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• A Middle East view on the Newcastle takeover: Why a deal could be further on than we think

  22-11-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United fan Neil Mitchell offers a fascinating insight into the way the takeover could be progressing
  
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• The Snowman screening at Durham Cathedral is proving a must-see December treat

  22-11-2017 18:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Children's favourite to show with live music in an animated double-bill alongside The Nutcracker
  
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• £337m grant for new Metro trains will deliver 'best possible service', says rail minister

  22-11-2017 18:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Paul Maynard MP said the funding boost announced in the Budget will send the Metro's 40-year-old trains into retirement
  
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• Teen charged with assault after pensioner left with serious injuries

  22-11-2017 18:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A 69-year-old man remains in hospital after allegedly being attacked in North Shields after confronting a group of youths making a disturbance
  
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• Three North East companies come together to develop app for water charity

  22-11-2017 18:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbrian Water and its partners have won an international award from WaterAid
  
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• When is the Strictly Come Dancing final and who is in the Christmas Special this year?

  22-11-2017 18:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  There is some fierce competition in Strictly Come Dancing 2017 and it will soon be time for another couple to lift the glitterball trophy
  
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• South Shields FC fan of 70 years is 'unsung sporting hero'

  22-11-2017 18:11 via bbc.co.uk
  Richard Bailey is 84 and has supported South Shields FC for more than 70 years. He has been named BBC North East & Cumbria's Unsung Sporting Hero.
  
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• Mum who withdrew daughter from school claims she has been 'forgotten'

  22-11-2017 17:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Angela Clement has slammed Longbenton High School for failing to help her 12-year-old daughter who was being bullied
  
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• CCTV appeal after suitcase full of clothes worth £600 is taken from Newcastle-bound train

  22-11-2017 17:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Transport police have released a photo of a person they want to speak to after a suitcase was taken on a train by a man who got off at the Metrocentre
  
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• Odeon Silverlink to have first IMAX screen in the UK with fully reclining seats

  22-11-2017 17:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  You'll soon be able to relax and watch your favourite films in style at Odeon Silverlink when it introduces a first for the UK
  
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• Supermarket selling four litre bottles of Jim Beam whisky for just £70 in run up to Black Friday

  22-11-2017 17:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The supermarket has a number of booze bargains on the shelves for Black Friday with this one a real thirst quencher for whisky fans
  
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• When are Durham's Christmas lights being switched on?

  22-11-2017 17:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Find out when and what's in store in Durham Market place - and about the city's other festive family celebrations
  
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• Police believe these men may hold vital clues to Celtic vs Sunderland fan violence

  22-11-2017 17:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Officers investigating the ugly scenes before kick off have released images of three men who were in the area at the time of the disorder
  
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• North East business leaders welcome Budget announcements on devolution and Metro

  22-11-2017 17:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Business groups welcome measures on transport and tax changes, but gloomy economic forecasts spark concerns
  
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• Mystery illness leaves Ashington dad housebound and struggling to walk

  22-11-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jonathan Pearson said the unknown disorder, which has baffled medics, is having a devastating impact on his life
  
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• It didn't look like a Rafa Benitez team, but Newcastle MUST stick with attacking formation

  22-11-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Newcastle United looked much more open against Manchester United than in recent weeks - and Mick Quinn approves
  
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• Former Wallsend pub to be turned into apartments after go-ahead from planners

  22-11-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The New Winning Tavern, on Church Bank, closed four years ago and has been targeted by vandals ever since
  
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• Alleged Howdon hit-and-run victim Susan Fuller to be laid to rest this week

  22-11-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Mum-of-three Susan Fuller died after a collision outside her home in Howdon, North Tyneside, last month
  
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• What are the signs that a child might be a victim of abuse? What to look out for

  22-11-2017 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The NSPCC has advised adults what to look out for if they are worried about a child
  
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• Mystery ship under construction on the River Tyne in 1975 and a rapidly changing world

  22-11-2017 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A ship being being built at Swan Hunter's Hebburn yard at a time the industry was under major pressure
  
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• Dancing on Ice drama already for Donna Air as skating partner quits show

  22-11-2017 13:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Donna confirmed she was taking part in the much hyped new series of Dancing on Ice just this month but there's already been some drama
  
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• Sage profits power up 10% after two-year strategy to 'perform and transform'

  22-11-2017 13:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Newcastle software giant also saw its Sage Business Cloud solutions bring in £300m, having had virtually no cloud presence three years ago
  
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• Has bargain shop B&M broken a golden rules of Christmas? The store has apologised to one mum

  22-11-2017 13:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The obvious placement of one particular product could have ruined what children think about Santa Claus
  
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• Next confirms its first ever Black Friday sale with huge discounts promised in store and online

  22-11-2017 13:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Next's sales have bargain hunters up at the crack of dawn for the best deals and this year it's having a Black Friday sale for the first time
  
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• Pop star Pixie Lott all set for Sunderland's Christmas lights switch-on

  22-11-2017 13:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It will be All About Tonight as city scores a coup with its star attraction promising fans an extra festive treat on Thursday
  
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• Piers Morgan swears at dating guru LIVE on Good Morning Britain

  22-11-2017 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Richard La Ruina aimed derogatory at British women before encouraging men to go to Russia for the 'full package'
  
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• Sunderland's SCS reports rise in orders after tough end to year

  22-11-2017 12:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The firm's core business saw orders rise 3.6% but there were tougher trading conditions in its House of Fraser concessions
  
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• Business Supplement: Commercial Property Annual Review

  22-11-2017 12:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Read the latest edition of our Annual Commercial Property Review
  
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• What time is Argos open on Black Friday in Newcastle, Metrocentre and Silverlink?

  22-11-2017 12:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Argos is sure to be very busy on Black Friday and some stores are opening early for bargain hunters to get the best deals
  
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• Top North East employer AkzoNobel ends merger talks with US rival Axalta

  22-11-2017 12:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It had been mooted that the Dutch firm, with plants in Gateshead and Ashington, could create a new business worth $30bn
  
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• How does alcohol make you feel? Apparently spirits make us sexy and wine leaves us tired

  22-11-2017 12:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  The BMJ analysed responses to a global alcohol survey and worked out which emotions are linked to different varieties of booze
  
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• Tuesday was not the shape of things to come for Chris Coleman's Sunderland, so what could be?

  22-11-2017 12:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Chris Coleman admitted at Villa Park he arrived with a formation in his head but head to abandon it as soon as saw the squad he had available
  
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• Mike Ashley names his revised price for Newcastle United as Amanda Staveley readies new bid

  22-11-2017 12:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  The Newcastle United takeover saga took a new twist on Monday and there are fresh claims about Mike Ashley's price
  
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