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• Freeman Hospital transplant boy tells of agonising wait for new heart

  29-11-2017 23:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Nine-year-old Max Johnson was on the organ transplant list for seven months in Newcastle before a donor was finally found
  
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• Could you be Newcastle United's longest-serving fan? We're on the lookout

  29-11-2017 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  The club wants to hear from longstanding fans as it prepares to celebrate its 125th anniversary
  
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• Newcastle had 10 points at this stage under McClaren: Why NUFC start has them on course for safety

  29-11-2017 20:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Newcastle United have made a solid but unspectacular start - Mark Douglas analyses where it stands
  
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• Ben Stokes: Police 'seek charging advice' over Bristol nightclub incident

  29-11-2017 19:53 via bbc.co.uk
  Police complete their investigation into the incident involving England all-rounder Ben Stokes and are now "seeking charging advice".
  
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• Why does Dec keep calling Dennis Wise 'a very small man' on I'm A Celebrity? Is there any bad blood?

  29-11-2017 19:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dec's small man jokes at the expense of Dennis Wise haven't gone un-noticed, particularly by NUFC fans
  
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• Sunderland boss Chris Coleman excited to sample the Stadium of Light for the first time

  29-11-2017 19:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  The Black Cats boss will take to the home dugout for the first time and is keen to 'excite' Sunderland's 'incredible fan-base' on Saturday
  
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• Met Office warns of snow and ice for the North East - but how prepared are you and your car?

  29-11-2017 19:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Here are some top tips for driving in cold conditions as the Met Office warns of ice and snow in the North East
  
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• With 1,600 lights and Santa on a seesaw, is this the most festive house in Newcastle?

  29-11-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Rob Austin has decorated his home in Kenton with more than 1,600 Christmas lights
  
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• Step forward for plans to re-open Newcastle to Northumberland rail services

  29-11-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  New Government rail strategy highlights plan to re-open Ashington and Blyth line for passengers, but no funding confirmed
  
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• Region's digital talent falls under the spotlight at the North East Business Awards

  29-11-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Has you firm got the digital know-how to triumph at the 2018 awards? Mediaworks is the current holder of the trophy
  
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• Lanchana Green and Joe Millward impress at latest Made4TheCage show

  29-11-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jake Smith reports from Made4TheCage 26 at for TUF competitor Lanchana Green gets her first official MMA win
  
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• Alan Pardew explains why he brought former Newcastle coach John Carver with him to West Brom

  29-11-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The former Newcastle pair have been tasked with keeping West Brom in the Premier League and are targeting a top 10 finish
  
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• Teenager facing prison for Gary Wood hit-and-run but murder charges are dropped

  29-11-2017 18:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Four people were originally charged with murdering Gary Wood in Houghton-le-Spring but prosecutors have accepted guilty pleas to lesser offences
  
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• Watch Avengers trailer ahead of superhero film's 2018 release

  29-11-2017 18:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Trailer now out for Mavel's new movie which was part-filmed in Durham with stars including Chris Hemsworth
  
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• Fairytale of New York singalong confirmed for Grainger Market - will Fenwick's Window one go ahead?

  29-11-2017 18:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Plans for a singalong of Fairytale of New York outside Fenwick's were revealed in October but now there's another one planned
  
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• Newcastle u23s 6-3 Swansea u23s - Tom Heardman scores FOUR in impressive win

  29-11-2017 18:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A strong side which included three first-team players secured a stunning Premier League Cup win against last season's champions
  
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• Sunderland's Joel Asoro and Josh Maja have impressed new boss Chris Coleman

  29-11-2017 18:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Coleman isn't scared to inject some youthful exuberance and hinted both forwards could be involved against Reading on Saturday
  
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• Revenues rise at wealth manager Brewin Dolphin, which has Newcastle office

  29-11-2017 18:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Annual accounts outline a £1.3m charge relating to available space in the firm's Time Central office that has not been sublet
  
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• Privatised East Coast rail franchise is 'bailed out' costing taxpayers millions

  29-11-2017 18:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Hundreds of millions could be lost in payments to Treasury while share price of company owning it rockets
  
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• My birth nightmare: Mum reveals how her son was left disabled by a shoulder injury during labour

  29-11-2017 17:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Amy Swift's son Theo suffered permanent damage when his right shoulder got stuck as he was being delivered at South Tyneside Hospital
  
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• Exclusive jackpot of £200m on Euromillions this Friday at Lottoland- that’s enough to buy the toon and bring back Andy Carroll

  29-11-2017 17:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Lottoland are offering all new customers two bets for the price of one on their Super Euromillions Jackpot
  
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• UK 'will be paying for years to come' if it agrees £50bn Brexit bill

  29-11-2017 17:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle North MP Catherine McKinnell says the country is going to hand over billions in return for a worse deal than it has now
  
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• Freed Nick Dunn pays tribute to the sister that never gave up on him

  29-11-2017 17:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The former soldier has told of how his family kept him going through darkest of his prison days
  
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• Six charged with supplying heroin after dawn drug raids by Durham police

  29-11-2017 17:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Five people have appeared in court charged with supplying heroin after coordinated police raids on suspected drug dealers
  
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• Matt Ritchie watch: Still not a vintage display from the winger, but why the signs are promising

  29-11-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Newcastle United winger Matt Ritchie has provided six assists so far this season, including two against West Bromwich Albion
  
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• Labour attacks Tories over 'smear' campaign as its leader steps down from Arch board

  29-11-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Labour leader Coun Grant Davey is no longer on the board of the Northumberland development company
  
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• Police probing England cricketer Ben Stokes nightclub incident pass file to CPS

  29-11-2017 16:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Stokes, who plays for Durham, is currently suspended from playing for England by the EC and is in New Zealand
  
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• Newcastle United keeper Karl Darlow not sure whether Rafa will rotate again at Chelsea

  29-11-2017 16:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  The Magpies netted a big point at West Brom but Karl Darlow isn't getting carried away by the result
  
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• Chennai Six: Britons 'eager to return to families'

  29-11-2017 16:25 via bbc.co.uk
  The British former soldiers thank family and friends for their support as they prepare to come home.
  
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• Evidence 'links' Frankland inmate Levi Bellfield to murder which Michael Stone is in prison for

  29-11-2017 16:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Stone's lawyers say they will present evidence which connects Milly Dowler's killer to the 1996 Russell murders in Kent
  
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• TalkTalk internet DOWN as hundreds of people report problems with their broadband

  29-11-2017 16:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  TalkTalk say they are experiencing a major service outage - people across the North East have been affected by the problems
  
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• Three men arrested on suspicion of slavery offences in early morning raids

  29-11-2017 16:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Three men were arrested in the raids in Ferryhill, County Durham, on Wednesday morning
  
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• Readers' beautiful wedding photos and romantic stories from Newcastle & the North East

  29-11-2017 15:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Inspiring wedding ideas and stories shared by couples from Newcastle and beyond - share your special day too!
  
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• Opera megastars Il Divo announce huge outdoor concert in the North East for summer 2018

  29-11-2017 15:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  With over 30 million album sales worldwide, Il Divo are opera megastars and will head to the North East on their Castles & Country tour
  
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• Next recalls children's coats due to potential choking hazard

  29-11-2017 15:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Buttons on the coats have been identified as a potential problem for young children so Next is urging customers to return the products
  
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• Rape inquiry launched after woman allegedly attacked in toilets at Newcastle's Flares bar

  29-11-2017 15:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Detectives have questioned a 19-year-old man in connection with incident on Sunday in the city centre bar
  
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• AK-47 gun shock as assault rifle among huge haul of weapons handed in to Northumbria Police

  29-11-2017 15:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police say gun is the same weapon used in terrorist attacks across Europe and are glad it is off the streets
  
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• 'This is going to change everything' - Newcastle Eagles break ground on new Elswick arena

  29-11-2017 15:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Work begins on 2,800 seat facility off Scotswood Road in Elswick which will also be massive for the community
  
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• Climb Newcastle launches second indoor climbing centre following funding

  29-11-2017 15:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The popular bouldering and climbing centre has opened its new venue with funding from Barclays Bank
  
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• Chris Ramsey returning to Metro Radio Arena on his Just Happy To Get Out of the House tour

  29-11-2017 14:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  South Shields comic Chris played the biggest gig of his career to date at Metro Radio Arena in the summer and he'll be back on a brand new UK tour
  
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• 'They'll find out soon enough' - Newcastle fans react as West Brom appoint Alan Pardew as manager

  29-11-2017 14:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Pardew has penned a two-and-a-half year deal at the Hawthorns and has appointed former Magpies assistant John Carver as part of his coaching staff
  
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• The most popular baby names of 2017 revealed - is yours on trend?

  29-11-2017 14:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Oliver and Olivia both proved very popular, while gangster inspired names show parents might like a bad boy
  
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• 'You're getting Pardewed in the morning', Mitro's applause for fans - moments you might have missed

  29-11-2017 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Newcastle United fought back from two goals down to rescue a dramatic point against West Bromwich Albion
  
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• Takeaway ban: Exclusion zones to be set up around schools to stop kids getting fat

  29-11-2017 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  South Tyneside Council plans to ban takeaway openings with high levels of child obesity, and within 400m of secondary schools
  
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• Newcastle Eagles: BBL team begins stadium construction

  29-11-2017 13:49 via bbc.co.uk
  Newcastle Eagles begin construction of a new 2,800 capacity purpose-built sports stadium in the city's Elswick district.
  
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• Thief steals brain damaged man's specialist wheelchair from Newcastle home

  29-11-2017 13:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 27-year-old's mum says the theft has robbed him of the ability to live a normal life and it could take years to get another one
  
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• A1 closure at Scotch Corner after lorry crashes into safety barriers

  29-11-2017 13:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The southbound carriageway is expected to be closed until Wednesday afternoon while Highways England carry out emergency repairs
  
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• Appeal launched after housing plans for old Greggs site in Newcastle are refused

  29-11-2017 13:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The £10m housing scheme was set to be the start of a major development with more than 250 houses - but Adderstone is appealing
  
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• Boldon contact centre creates 56 jobs after winning new energy work

  29-11-2017 13:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  EC Outsourcing has created the jobs after agreeing to carry out more customer service work for Economy Energy 
  
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• Have you seen the new mural celebrating Newcastle United legends?

  29-11-2017 13:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The mural featuring the likes of Alan Shearer and Bobby Robson sits just off Northumberland Street
  
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