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• 'Each day I feel stronger' - Mikel Merino comments as he nears a Newcastle United return

  23-11-2017 22:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Mikel Merino has missed Newcastle United's last three matches but is closing in on a return to action
  
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• North East sparkles as Christmas lights are switched on across the region

  23-11-2017 22:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Thousands of people braved the cold to see the festive lights switched on in Sunderland, South Shields and Gateshead
  
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• Witness appeal after 35-year-old accused of sexually assaulting teenager in Blyth

  23-11-2017 20:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A 19-year-old was allegedly sexually assaulted on Renwick Road in Blyth on Saturday, October 21, and police are appealing for witnesses
  
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• Watch: CCTV appeal after thieves steal from Gateshead hospital worker

  23-11-2017 20:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police have released CCTV footage of two people they want to speak to about a theft from a hospital worker at the Queen Elizabeth II hospital
  
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• Trust, hope and trepidation - the cocktail of mixed emotions for all Newcastle United fans

  23-11-2017 20:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Takeover bids and a crucial game at St James' Park against Watford had made this a tense week for Magpies fans
  
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• Jeepers keepers - is this the man to solve Sunderland's goalkeeping issue?

  23-11-2017 20:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sunderland's Robbin Ruiter and Jason Steele have not enjoyed great starts to the season, so should Chris Coleman go for youth?
  
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• Sunderland boss Chris Coleman puts the ball firmly in Jack Rodwell's court to resurrect his career

  23-11-2017 19:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Jack Rodwell has had a torrid three years at Sunderland but Chris Coleman believes there's still a quality player in there, if he wants it enough
  
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• 'We were at breaking point' - charity saved Christmas for Wallsend mum living on the brink

  23-11-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Maria McNulty urging other parents to seek help after volunteers stepped in as she struggled to cope
  
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• Santa swaps the North Pole for the North East as he stops in for a haircut

  23-11-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Santa stopped by a barbers in Morpeth for a haircut and beard trim ahead of his busy Christmas period
  
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• North East apprentices bucking the trend as more youngsters secure long-term careers

  23-11-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  National trend shows apprenticeships are on the decline but local youngsters at Hartlepool College of Further Education demonstrate why there is still value in the system
  
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• 'I'm not ready to say goodbye': Howdon mum's heartbreak at baby's sudden death

  23-11-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Amanda Turnbull has bravely opened up after the heartbreaking death of her six-month-old daughter, Izabella
  
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• Hit or miss? Budget boost or left in the dumps - Differing verdicts on Budget 2017

  23-11-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  £337m for the Tyne and Wear Metro and £600m for the new Combined Authority have been welcomed by Tory MPs
  
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• Fledging firms to be celebrated at North East Business Awards 2018

  23-11-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Could your firm be in the frame for Newcomer of the Year 2018? Last year's winner was Cleveland LGV Training and Transport
  
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• Five possible solutions who could address Sunderland's goalkeeping problem

  23-11-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Neither Jason Steele or Robbin Ruiter have convinced this term and a new keeper will be high on the January agenda for Chris Coleman
  
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• Devolution is here: It's time for the business community to get on board

  23-11-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Business editor Graeme Whitfield says devolution is not a magic wand - but it is a good start
  
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• Brexit could mean North East charities miss out on share of £260m EU yearly funding

  23-11-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Research by Director of Social Change says a 'no-deal' Brexit would see funding cut off immediately
  
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• Teenager charged with rape in South Shields as police search for two potential key witnesses

  23-11-2017 18:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police are urging two men, who the alleged victim spoke to after an incident in West Park, to come forward
  
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• Meet the North East's Braveheart youngsters who have been rewarded for their courage

  23-11-2017 18:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The youngsters, who are battling life threatening illnesses, were given their Braveheart awards at St James Park
  
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• Commercial property sector is looking very positive for 2018

  23-11-2017 18:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  MARK LANE looks at what prospects are in store for the North East commercial property sector in 2018, with the help of a stable of leading regional experts in the field
  
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• Newcastle United 'fans' retain top spot in football banning order league of shame

  23-11-2017 17:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  More banning orders have been issued to Toon fans than to any other football supporters in England and Wales
  
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• Seaham child rape blackmailer Paul Leighton has jail term increased

  23-11-2017 17:39 via bbc.co.uk
  The paedophile blackmailed children into raping their younger relatives.
  
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• Bargain store B&M selling wine and beer for cats and dogs - Christmas present for your pet?

  23-11-2017 17:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Pawsecco wine featured on The Apprentice and the beer are sure to prove popular at B&M in the run up to Christmas
  
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• Chris Coleman's message to Duncan Watmore as Sunderland star ruled out for rest of season

  23-11-2017 17:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Sunderland forward Duncan Watmore has undergone knee surgery, but Chris Coleman has a message of support
  
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• Meet the man who left a top London job to launch a leather workshop in his North East home town

  23-11-2017 17:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ian Wallace was born in Whitley Bay and now he's back, with his own leathersmith firm that's already thriving
  
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• Will the Chancellor's changes to Universal Credit really solve the problem?

  23-11-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  MP Laura Pidcock claims that changes to Universal Credit announced in the Budget won't end the problems of debt and rent arrears
  
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• Jobs are coming to Port of Blyth as it moves into a major emerging sector

  23-11-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  New jobs are set to be created at the port and within the supply chain after it was granted a decommissioning licence
  
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• 'It's a story': What you thought of a mum's call to pull Sleeping Beauty books from a primary school

  23-11-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A mum sparked outrage when she suggested that the traditional fairytale might be inappropriate for young children
  
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• Alan Pardew to West Brom? How Baggies risk falling into same trap many Premier League clubs do

  23-11-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Neither Newcastle United nor Crystal Palace saw long-term success under Alan Pardew - would West Brom be any different?
  
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• Food craze the Yorkshire Pudding wrap arrives at Hadrian's Tipi - how much are they?

  23-11-2017 16:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Yorkshire Pudding Wraps have had everyone talking this year and you can now get them at the festive pop up bar in Newcastle
  
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• Facebook rape monster who blackmailed youngsters into sickening sex acts has sentence extended

  23-11-2017 16:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Paul Leighton, from Durham, posed as a young girls on Facebook to launch a sinister campaign of rape and blackmail
  
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• Everything is Black and White Podcast: Where we stand on a Newcastle takeover; Watford preview

  23-11-2017 15:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Chris Waugh and Mark Douglas join Sean McCormick for this week's Everything is Black and White Podcast
  
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• Superdrug reveals Black Friday beauty bargain deals with up to 60% savings

  23-11-2017 15:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Pick up essentials for the big day in the Black Friday price cuts
  
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• High Street stores are bouncing back, but 'aren't out of the woods yet', CBI says

  23-11-2017 15:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Retail stores bracing themselves for a challenging quarter and big sales over the Christmas period are crucial
  
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• 'I told you five years ago' - Gus Poyet comments on Sunderland's recent struggles

  23-11-2017 15:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The former Black Cats boss has been vocal in his criticism of the club's culture since being sacked back in 2015
  
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• Budget 2017: What does it mean for North East schools? Here's what parents need to know

  23-11-2017 15:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Unions says 'parents and teachers will be deeply disappointed' with the Government's offer for schools
  
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• The Ashes 2017-18 - how do I watch it live and who is showing the highlights

  23-11-2017 15:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  England are taking on Australia Down Under for the most famous prize in cricket - here's how you can watch it
  
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• Milestone as industrial park set to create 5,000 North East jobs is endorsed

  23-11-2017 14:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The IAMP will cover more than 150 hectares and is aimed at attracting in excess of £300m of private sector investment
  
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• Fenwick Newcastle reveals its Black Friday bargains including vintage Chanel bags

  23-11-2017 14:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Known for slashing prices on designer labels, Fenwick is sure to be a popular calling point on Black Friday in Newcastle
  
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• 'We were fuming!' Sunderland boss Chris Coleman remembers the day snow foiled Fulham on Wearside

  23-11-2017 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Chris Coleman was Fulham manager when a blizzard at the Stadium of Light helped Sunderland avoid setting an unwanted record
  
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• North Shields stalker sniffed woman's feet and left a bag containing knickers in her back yard

  23-11-2017 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Paul McGarvey, from North Shields, harassed the woman over 11 months because he believed he was 'in love' with her
  
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• Newcastle United vs Watford: At 23/20 the Magpies are a good bet to cash in this weekend

  23-11-2017 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Newcastle lost three times to Watford in league and cup in 2015/16 but this a chance to gain some revenge
  
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• Dwight Gayle is Newcastle's only natural goalscorer - until January at the very least, he is crucial

  23-11-2017 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Newcastle United have scored just 11 times in 12 games this season - but Dwight Gayle has the potential to hit the back of the net regularly
  
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• Duncan Watmore does not have to look far for inspiration if he has suffered another knee injury

  23-11-2017 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  The fear at the Stadium of Light is that Duncan Watmore has suffered cruciate knee ligament damage a second time but it is not the horror it once was
  
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• Duncan Watmore does not have to look far for inspiration after suffering another knee injury

  23-11-2017 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Duncan Watmore has suffered cruciate knee ligament damage a second time but it is not the horror it once was
  
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• Northumberland the land that’s just as good with the lights off

  23-11-2017 13:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Approximately 80% of people in the UK haven’t experienced that spine tingling moment when you first look up to a truly dark sky and enjoy the marvel of up to 2,000 stars at any one time.
  
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• Food, drink and music festival in Jarrow set to take you around the world

  23-11-2017 13:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Flavours and Beats Festival will give visitors the chance to take a trip around the world – without leaving the North East
  
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• 'Why can't we buy fresh fruit and veg'? Walker mums' anger over limited access to healthy food

  23-11-2017 13:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  What do you think? Mums in Walker say it's difficult for families to eat fresh vegetables because two of the area's most-used stores won't sell them
  
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• Premiership: Newcastle Falcons v Gloucester

  23-11-2017 13:31 via bbc.co.uk
  Team news as Newcastle host Gloucester in Friday's Premiership fixture at Kingston Park (19:45 GMT).
  
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• Stories of Papy Djilobodji interest a boost to new Sunderland manager Chris Coleman

  23-11-2017 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Unwanted Black Cats central defender Papy Djilobodji has been linked with a move to La Liga, with Celta Vigo and Real Betis said to be interested
  
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• With NUFC stable in the Premier League, Mike Ashley won't get better chance to walk away hassle-free

  23-11-2017 12:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United owner has made mistake but he would walk with dignity if he chooses to sell to PCP Partners and Amanda Staveley now
  
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