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• Simon Grayson is confident Sunderland have enough quality to avoid relegation

  06-12-2017 23:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Grayson was sacked as Sunderland boss in October and although he acknowledges they are in a relegation battle, he believes they will survive
  
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• Ashes: Ben Stokes & Alex Hales unlikely to play despite England ODI call-up

  06-12-2017 23:07 via bbc.co.uk
  Ben Stokes is named in England's ODI squad to play Australia but appears unlikely to play while investigations into an incident outside a nightclub continue.
  
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• Three generations of same family die in a month

  06-12-2017 21:59 via bbc.co.uk
  A mother dies from the same condition as her son, a month after he and his great grandfather died.
  
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• How to get your hands on signed NUFC match-worn shirts - and help charity

  06-12-2017 21:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Shirts from Toon stars including Dwight Gayle, Jonjo Shelvey, and Aleksandar Mitrovic are all up for grabs to raise cash for the Royal British Legion
  
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• The Unthanks return to Sage Gateshead - this time backed by an orchestra

  06-12-2017 20:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The famous singing sisters have embarked on a short tour with symphonic arrangements of their acclaimed songs
  
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• Enchanted Parks proves a sparkling hit on its debut night in Gateshead

  06-12-2017 19:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Annual festive treat in Saltwell Park enchants families with illuminated art and magical inventions
  
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• Family distraught after husband's ashes stolen by callous thief during burglary

  06-12-2017 19:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A woman's home was raided and her late husband's ashes were stolen as police appeal to get the casket returned
  
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• Which striker should Newcastle sign in January? Mick Quinn picks two he thinks United should target

  06-12-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United manager Rafa Benitez is keen to bring a proven Premier League forward to the club in January
  
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• This incredible shipping container garden IS coming to the Gateshead Quayside

  06-12-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The garden, which will open in summer 2018, has been designed by Chelsea Flow Show gold medalist Diarmuid Gavin
  
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• Stable conditions in 2018 will help exporters thrive, says economist

  06-12-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Economists and wealth specialists from UBS believe that more stable exchange rates will allow exporters to thrive next year
  
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• Mystery over shock closure of Heaton print shop in Newcastle solved as boss explains decision

  06-12-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Capability's print studio has been closed but work experience placements for job hunters will continue at the FoodWorks cafe next door
  
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• Sunderland's Ethan Robson nominated for national Player of the Month award

  06-12-2017 18:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Ethan Robson's form for Sunderland U23s has been recognised, with the academy graduate put forward for the Premier League 2 Player of the Month award
  
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• Duncan Watmore's dad reveals Real Madrid letter gave Sunderland midfielder a real lift

  06-12-2017 18:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ian Watmore originally tweeted the letter to his son from Real Madrid and has also explained why he believed they sent it
  
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• Ellis Short brought Chris Coleman to Sunderland - now he must give him a fighting chance of survival

  06-12-2017 18:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sunderland owner Ellis Short must hand Chris Coleman cash in the January transfer window to help prevent the club tumbling off a cliff into League One
  
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• Ambulance staff violence warning over 700 addresses

  06-12-2017 17:59 via bbc.co.uk
  Ambulance staff have now been warned they risk encountering violence at more than 700 addresses in the North East, the BBC has learned.
  
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• Victim of Operation Sanctuary sex abuse ring is denied compensation due to conviction

  06-12-2017 17:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Justice Minister to look into case of woman refused compensation after concerns raised in House of Commons by Chi Onwurah
  
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• North East businesses lie at the heart of the community - how they can triumph at our awards

  06-12-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Heart of the Community trophy was last won by Middleton Grange Shopping Centre
  
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• Nick Dunn would never have gone back to jail if Government had acted quicker, father claims

  06-12-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jim Dunn believes UK officials could have stopped his son languishing in jail and has launched a scathing attack as he prepares to welcome him home
  
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• 'Jonjo Shelvey told me joining Newcastle was the best decision he's ever made', claims Charlie Adam

  06-12-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Newcastle United midfielder Jonjo Shelvey joined the Magpies in January 2016 - and he is 'loving life' on Tyneside, says Charlie Adam
  
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• Four at risk South Tyneside libraries could now stay open in council deal

  06-12-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Voluntary groups have come forward to run Whitburn, East Boldon, Boldon Lane and Primrose libraries
  
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• Banks Mining invests six-figure sum into massive shovel at Shotton mine

  06-12-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The family owned business has doubled down on its commitment to investing in the Northumberland site
  
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• Metrocentre and Eldon Square owners' £3.4bn takeover deal welcomed by Newcastle BID firm

  06-12-2017 16:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Hammerson has offered £3.4bn for Intu Properties, and the centres' distinctive intu orange and black bird branding will stay
  
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• Woman quizzed over suspected arson attack at Gateshead home

  06-12-2017 15:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Emergency services were called to property on Windsor Avenue in Bensham, Gateshead early this morning
  
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• Newcastle United skipper Jamaal Lascelles not ruling out return against Leicester

  06-12-2017 15:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  After sitting out with a foot injury, Jamaal Lascelles is eager to help bring Newcastle's cold streak to an end
  
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• When is the next Newcastle Restaurant week and how can I take part?

  06-12-2017 15:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  NE1 Newcastle Restaurant Week will return in the new year for its 15th season and here's how you can take part
  
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• Matt Ritchie fronts up to Newcastle United's recent bad patch - here's what he said

  06-12-2017 14:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Newcastle winger Matt Ritchie keen to address slump as Magpies slide closer to the relegation zone
  
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• Wife pays tribute to husband who died in collision four years after son's death

  06-12-2017 14:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gary Fleetham, 65, died after being hit by a car in Ferryhill on Sunday and his wife says the granddad will be 'sadly missed'
  
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• Police still hunting two suspects after alleged armed robbery on G4S van in Lemington

  06-12-2017 14:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The raid, which saw two men make off on a motorbike, happened on December 2 in the car park of Asda at around 2.10pm
  
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• easyHotel prepares for Newcastle hotel opening amid expansion plans

  06-12-2017 14:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The super-budget hotel chain is set to open its Newcastle Quayside venue on Monday
  
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• Newcastle's newest bar opens this weekend - and it's something different for the city

  06-12-2017 14:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Tapas Revolution lounge and sangria bar opens this weekend in Newcastle and is a first for the UK
  
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• When does the January 2018 transfer window open and close?

  06-12-2017 14:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  All you need to know about the upcoming transfer window as Newcastle and Sunderland look for some welcome additions
  
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• Newcastle garage price comparison site set to roll out revolutionary AI tech

  06-12-2017 14:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Whocanfixmycar.com is aiming to make local garages more attractive to customers by using artificial intelligence technology
  
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• See the path Storm Caroline is expected to take as the North braces itself for winter weather

  06-12-2017 14:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Storm Caroline weather system has moved in from the Atlantic and will bring high winds, especially in Scotland
  
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• What this dad-of-two's colleagues have done to help save his life will melt your heart

  06-12-2017 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Liam Debbage, 31, was diagnosed with clear cell sarcoma and was told there was no treatment available on the NHS
  
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• What Newcastle city centre bars are doing to crack down on sexual harassment

  06-12-2017 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Pubs join rape charity for campaign urging everyone to take responsibility for women's safety
  
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• 'Newcastle was supposed to be most-ambitious club I managed': A dig at Mike Ashley by Sam Allardyce?

  06-12-2017 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Everton appointed Sam Allardyce as manager last week, and the ex-Newcastle United boss seems excited about his new position
  
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• Newcastle welcomes Philip Kramer as the city's first business judge

  06-12-2017 13:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Businesses will now be able to carry out litigation in Newcastle and escape huge fees
  
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• Newcastle United turns 125: Your guide to how the club will celebrate 125th anniversary on Saturday

  06-12-2017 13:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Leicester City visit St James' Park on Saturday, which is also the date of Newcastle United's 125th anniversary
  
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• Former Sunderland boss David Moyes receives honorary degree for 'contribution to management'

  06-12-2017 13:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  David Moyes suffered relegation from the Premier League at Sunderland but has been honoured for his 'contribution to management'
  
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• Mum of tragic Jak Fada dies of a 'broken heart' just weeks after losing her boy

  06-12-2017 13:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ashley Tomlin is believed to have died as a result of the same condition that took her 10-year-old son's life
  
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• The Charlatans prove Love is the Key despite poor sound at Newcastle date

  06-12-2017 13:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  In a set spanning almost four decades the band proved they are still a force to be reckoned with
  
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• Watch the awkward moment Sir Michael Parkinson MISSES his own interview with Lorraine

  06-12-2017 13:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The chat show legend had been caught up in 'terrifying' London traffic ahead of his appearance on the ITV show
  
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• John Wilson bows out on a high with a sparkling homage to the old MGM classics

  06-12-2017 13:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Gateshead-born conductor has spent the best part of a quarter of a century rescuing music many thought lost, writes Rob Barnes
  
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• Star Wars bank notes to be released - here's how you can get one

  06-12-2017 13:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The force is strong with De La Rue who have printed limited edition notes, complete with a Light Side and a Dark Side
  
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• David Ginola: 'If Newcastle lose Rafa Benitez, they risk a return to the nightmares of the past'

  06-12-2017 12:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United manager Rafa Benitez has stressed the need for the Magpies to invest during the January window
  
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• Arctic blast to bring plummeting temperatures to region despite missing worst of Storm Caroline

  06-12-2017 12:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Possible snow showers on Friday and into the weekend will put an end to the mild weather which started the week
  
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• Where is the FA Cup on Newcastle United's list of priorities this season?

  06-12-2017 12:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Newcastle United fans have been starved of success since 1969 but will Rafa Benitez be allowed to change that
  
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• Police search for Blyth hit-and-run driver who left 52-year-old woman in hospital

  06-12-2017 12:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police say the male driver stopped to speak to the woman who had been knocked to the ground before fleeing the scene
  
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• Chinese lessons for North East pupils, road safety help in Chester-le-Street and lots more school news

  06-12-2017 12:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  School news written by you, just fill out the form to tell us about your school too!
  
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• Pubs, bars and clubs in the North East with the lowest food hygiene ratings

  06-12-2017 11:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  See the places with a one-star food hygiene rating in Newcastle, Gateshead, Northumberland, Durham, North Tyneside & South Tyneside
  
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