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• Paddy McNair reveals the true extent of Sunderland's Duncan Watmore's selflessness

  05-12-2017 23:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  After suffering a recurrence of his cruciate knee ligament injury, McNair has revealed Watmore's first thoughts after his diagnosis
  
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• The man behind Ant and Dec's gags and one liners has been revealed - and he's a Geordie

  05-12-2017 22:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Andy Milligan is the Newcastle TV favourites' full-time writer and helps craft their jokes for I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here
  
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• Biker involved in Blyth Spine Road crash was probably killed instantly, inquest hears

  05-12-2017 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Malcolm Higgins died after his Kawasaki motorbike collided with a Vauxhall Corsa on the A189 Spine Road
  
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• Huge search effort to find missing 15-year-old with autism last seen in Bishop Auckland forest

  05-12-2017 21:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Brandon Ellis was last seen at around 1.50pm on Tuesday in the Hamsterley Forest area of County Durham and a huge search is now under way
  
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• Chris Coleman insists Sunderland will be targeting an FA Cup run after drawing Middlesbrough

  05-12-2017 20:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  The Black Cats will face their north-east rivals and Coleman is looking to progress as far as possible in the Cup, despite their league struggles
  
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• Adam Johnson's ex-girlfriend Stacey Flounders 'injured in car crash'

  05-12-2017 19:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Stacey Flounders was injured while driving to visit the shamed footballer in prison at HMP Moorland, according to reports
  
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• Labour has just forced the Government into a climbdown over Universal Credit studies

  05-12-2017 19:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Studies which could reveal new details about the impact of Universal Credit will now be released to MPs
  
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• The Sunderland youth players Chris Coleman could turn to this winter

  05-12-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sunderland manager Chris Coleman has hinted he may turn to the club's youth players in the near future - but who could make the step up?
  
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• How prospective new owner COULD inject funds into Newcastle - even without deal being done

  05-12-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Newcastle United takeover is rumbling on with little prospect of a January breakthrough - but that doesn't necessarily mean austerity
  
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• Health bosses make decision on future of North Tyneside urgent care centre

  05-12-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  In October local NHS chiefs announced plans to scrap a proposed 24-hour urgent care centre at North Tyneside General Hospital
           
  
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• Colin ‘Freakshow’ Fletcher hopes Aaron Chalmers criticism dies down, ahead of BAMMA Newcastle

  05-12-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Geordie Shore's Aaron Chalmers has received criticism over his opponent at BAMMA Newcastle but Colin Fletcher, also on the card, has defended him
  
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• Callous thieves take mobility bike which disabled teen's classmates bought to give him more freedom

  05-12-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria University student Jordan Kelly, 19, who has cerebral palsy, was given the scooter by his school several years ago
  
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• Andrea Riseborough Newcastle 'jibe': What you think of actor's comments about her hometown

  05-12-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Newcastle-born actor made negative sounding comments about her hometown on a US chat show
  
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• Sunderland's injury problems continue to mount as Coleman confirms duo will miss Wolves trip

  05-12-2017 18:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Black Cats face the ominous task of facing the Championship leaders and will have to do so without NINE first-team players
  
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• Manchester bombing could have been stopped 'had cards fallen differently', report says

  05-12-2017 17:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The official assessment says Salman Abedi was not under active investigation when he detonated a suicide device at Manchester Arena on May 22
  
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• Matz Sels explains why he had to leave Newcastle United on loan this summer

  05-12-2017 17:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sels joined Belgian Champions Anderlecht on a season-long loan deal after a shaky first season at Newcastle
  
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• Phillippa Wilson is back on the boos and looking forward to panto in an athletics stadium

  05-12-2017 17:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The actress is making only her second panto appearance, as Fairy Carabosse, as North East pantomimes play musical chairs
  
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• Biker who passed Hebburn pensioner moments before he was hit by car could be key witness

  05-12-2017 17:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jimmy Semmence was hit by a car on Victoria Road West in Hebburn on Thursday, November 16 but this biker may have seen him moments before
  
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• The end of Hexham BID? Leaked letter reveals board members have resigned

  05-12-2017 17:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The members are stepping down over claims they 'no longer have Northumberland County Council’s support'
  
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• 'What would have happened without it?': Parents' shock as unit which saved their babies closes

  05-12-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  These parents started their families at South Tyneside Hospital's maternity unit, and say they were devastated to hear it was to temporarily close
  
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• Kielder holiday park poised for makeover as new owners move in

  05-12-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jackie Bilton and David White have snapped up the Clear Sky Lodge Park, and have big plans to develop and expand the site
  
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• Hunt for man wanted in connection with £4.8m of smuggled cocaine

  05-12-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The National Crime Agency has released images of a man going by the name of Ian Allen who may have links to Durham
  
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• Real Madrid send classy letter to Sunderland's Duncan Watmore as he recovers from ACL injury

  05-12-2017 16:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Duncan Watmore ruptured his ACL for the second time in 12 months in a huge blow, but Real Madrid showed their class as his rehab begins
  
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• Newcastle United gossip - Rafa Benitez 'set to demand £20million transfer kitty'

  05-12-2017 16:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  New reports claim that Rafa Benitez wants at least three players this January
  
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• When does Geordie Shore series 16 return to MTV and will there be any new faces?

  05-12-2017 16:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The popular MTV show returns to our screens in the New Year - and here is everything you need to know
  
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• Virgin Trains East Coast staff balloted for strike action

  05-12-2017 16:15 via bbc.co.uk
  If members agree on industrial action, strikes could take place early in the new year.
  
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• A behind-the-scenes view from the I'm A Celebrity Bush Telegraph room

  05-12-2017 16:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Photos from the jungle show what the campmates look at when they are in the Bush Telegraph on ITV's I'm A Celebrity
  
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• Newcastle-born actor Andrea Riseborough describes hometown as 'armpit' on US chat show

  05-12-2017 15:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  The Hollywood A-lister, who started her career at the People's Theatre, made the comments on Jimmy Kimmel Live
  
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• Newcastle United's Rolando Aarons wanted by three clubs in January, according to reports

  05-12-2017 15:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Struggling for game time at Newcastle, Rolando Aarons is the subject of interest from three clubs ahead of the January transfer window
  
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• Hadrian's Wall and Great Wall of China collaboration

  05-12-2017 15:30 via bbc.co.uk
  The two sites will explore the "challenges and opportunities" of managing large and complex remains.
  
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• Developers' plans for part of Gosforth synagogue site are unveiled to the public

  05-12-2017 15:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Hebrew Congregation is selling part of the site to a retirement home specialist as congregation numbers dwindle
  
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• What a guy! How Newcastle cult hero Shola Ameobi proved his legendary status yet again

  05-12-2017 15:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Randall Bell was issued a challenge by Shola Ameobi's current club Notts County and won
  
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• Christmas concerts in Newcastle, gift appeals, afternoon tea in the dark and more!

  05-12-2017 14:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Charity news written by charity groups and volunteers throughout Newcastle and the North East
  
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• Newcastle United's goalkeeper search - four names Rafa Benitez may target

  05-12-2017 14:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  With the January transfer window approaching will Rafa Benitez go back in for a goalkeeper?
  
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• Is Wolves vs Sunderland on TV, what time is kick-off and who is in the teams?

  05-12-2017 14:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Black Cats are looking for a win that could lift them out of the relegation zone, when they travel to league leaders Wolves on Saturday
  
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• Pedestrian who died after being hit by a car in Ferryhill identified by police

  05-12-2017 14:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The man was killed in the collision on Sunday and police initially did not know who he was but now say his family have been informed
  
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• Aurora and supermoon superskies in Newcastle & the North East photographed by readers

  05-12-2017 14:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Thanks to all who shared their photographs from Whitley Bay to Northumberland, Sunderland & Newcastle
  
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• Car rental giant Northgate boosts revenues as it opens new Van Monster locations

  05-12-2017 14:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Darlington car rental firm has opened 10 new Van Monster sites in the last six months
  
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• 5 top shows to enjoy right now in and around Newcastle

  05-12-2017 14:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A catch-up with Status Quo's Francis Rossi and a date with The Charlatans head up Newcastle's entertainment bill
  
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• The People's Kitchen prepares to spread Christmas cheer to Newcastle's homeless

  05-12-2017 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Celebrity chef Si King has launched the #foodforthought campaign, which aims to raise £15,000 in the run up to Christmas
  
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• Sunderland's Lewis Grabban is leading Romelu Lukaku, Harry Kane and Sergio Aguero in this key stat

  05-12-2017 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Lewis Grabban's goals have been vital for Sunderland this season - and he's leading the Premier League elite hotshots too
  
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• Newcastle United fans invited to meet Shola Ameobi and support team's community hub plans

  05-12-2017 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A public consultation about NUFC's plans to engage communities around St James' park has begun, and the club has asked for its supporters help
  
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• Energy firm Cenergist warms up for growth with £515,000 investment - and new jobs are on the way

  05-12-2017 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Washington energy consultancy has opened a new office and says more jobs will be created in the future
  
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• Maltesers Christmas Pudding - watch how to make B&M's festive recipe

  05-12-2017 13:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Chocolate-fest is a crunchy twist on the traditional Christmas pudding - don't be tempted to eat it all yourself (not that you could)
  
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• Is Newcastle vs Leicester on TV, what time is kick-off and who is in the teams?

  05-12-2017 13:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Magpies are on a six-game run without a win and will look to return to winning ways against Leicester at St James' Park
  
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• Want to be involved in Kynren - An Epic Tale of England? Here's how to do it

  05-12-2017 13:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Bishop Auckland spectacular has 17 performances lined up for the summer of 2018 with 100,000 visitors expected
  
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• Will Brexit happen? All you need to know about Theresa May's plans as DUP scuppers Northern Ireland solution

  05-12-2017 13:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Time running out for PM after party she bribed with £1bn vetoes proposed deal
  
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• 'Perfect storm' of pub costs sees Vianet move focus to vending machines

  05-12-2017 13:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Technology firm Vianet has said it will focus on growing its unattended retail division
  
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• Toys R Us reveals all North East stores will survive its shop closure plan

  05-12-2017 13:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The news will reassure regional Toys R Us workers, but the axe will fall on 26 stores elsewhere in the UK
  
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• City Tavern in Newcastle unveils its Christmas menu for 2017

  05-12-2017 13:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The City Tavern is serving its festive fayre throughout December, with a choice of one, two and three course offers
  
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