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• Wow: Meet the real life heroes and winners of the Chronicle Champions Awards 2017

  07-12-2017 23:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The best of the North East was represented at the Chronicle Champions Awards featuring some inspirational children, heroic fundraisers and life savers
  
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• Watch the special moment Bradley Lowery's parents accept their award at Chronicle Champions 2017

  07-12-2017 22:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gemma and Carl were presented with the Special Recognition award at the 2017 Chronicle Champion awards after the tragic loss of their son Bradley
  
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• Sunderland loses city culture bid

  07-12-2017 21:55 via bbc.co.uk
  It will hope to get a major boost from hosting the year-long celebration of arts and performance.
  
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• Celebrating 125 years in style - Wor Flags reveal special Newcastle United flags

  07-12-2017 21:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United will mark their 125th anniversary and supporters group Wor Flags are ready to celebrate with a new display
  
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• Sunderland loses out to Coventry in UK City of Culture bid for 2021

  07-12-2017 21:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  There was disappointment for Sunderland as it missed out on the coveted title following an announcement on The One Show
  
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• Snow, ice and travel chaos warning after Storm Caroline

  07-12-2017 20:12 via bbc.co.uk
  The Met Office issues yellow "be aware" warnings and says road, air and rail disruption could follow.
  
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• If Mike Ashley wants £400 million - is he holding out for too much? Our writers' view

  07-12-2017 20:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Reports suggest that Amanda Staveley and her PCP group have made a bid for the club but it's well below Mike Ashley evaluation
  
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• Chennai Six: Ray Tindall and Nick Dunn return to UK

  07-12-2017 19:14 via bbc.co.uk
  Ray Tindall and Nick Dunn arrive back in the UK after four years in jail in India.
  
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• 100 glorious Christmas trees from readers in Newcastle & the North East

  07-12-2017 19:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Families across the North East have sent us photos of their colourful Christmas trees
  
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• Newcastle United transfer rumour round-up: A number of players linked with January window looming

  07-12-2017 19:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  There has been a variety of names linked with January moves to the Magpies over recent days - here is a full round-up
  
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• Watch as neighbours in North Tyneside are told to clean up their act or face eviction

  07-12-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police and council officers visited 12 houses as part of an operation to rid estates of anti-social behaviour  
  
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• Sunderland's January transfer kitty is likely to be empty, admits Chris Coleman

  07-12-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Chris Coleman will have to sell or loan players out if he wants to generate money to bring in new signings in the January transfer window
  
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• Siem de Jong reveals 'honest' chat with Rafa about why his game did not suit the Championship

  07-12-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Newcastle United sold attacking-midfielder Siem de Jong back to former club Ajax during the summer
  
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• Locked up and behind bars: The faces of 31 criminals jailed in the North East in November

  07-12-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A gallery of 31 North East offenders who have been convicted and jailed at courts around our region throughout November 2017
  
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• Councils protecting hundreds of North East children at risk of abuse or neglect

  07-12-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  As well as sexual abuse, local authorities have a duty to protect a child from physical abuse, emotional abuse and neglect
  
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• Bikers escort Nick Dunn to his Ashington home after he lands in UK from India

  07-12-2017 18:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Nick Dunn was greeted by family and friends after touching down at Newcastle Airport on Thursday morning
  
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• Chronicle Champions Awards 2017 RECAP: Unsung heroes from the North East awarded

  07-12-2017 18:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Hilton Newcastle Gateshead played host to the annual Chronicle Champions Awards 2017 recognising community heroes from across the region
  
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• Chronicle Champions Awards 2017 LIVE: Unsung heroes from the North East awarded

  07-12-2017 18:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Hilton Newcastle Gateshead will play host to the annual Chronicle Champions Awards 2017 recognising community heroes from across the region
  
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• Where to see Newcastle's midnight fireworks - they're back to welcome in our big year

  07-12-2017 18:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The traditional display is back, organised by NewcastleGateshead Initiative and NE1 Ltd who are keen for a big welcome to 2018 - a big year for NewcastleGateshead
  
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• Young Sunderland goalkeeper James Talbot joins Darlington on loan

  07-12-2017 18:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Republic of Ireland youth international James Talbot has moved to National League North side Darlington on a youth loan that runs until April
  
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• Sunderland's Chris Coleman gives an injury update ahead of weekend trip to Wolves

  07-12-2017 18:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Bryan Oviedo and Paddy McNair are both ruled out of Sunderland's game against the Championship league leaders this weekend
  
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• Washington dad backs campaign almost a year after son drowned on night out

  07-12-2017 17:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ross Irwin fell into the River Wear after a night out with friends - his body was found on Christmas Eve 2016
  
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• Newcastle is named world's number one in newly-published Rough Guide 2018

  07-12-2017 17:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  City is placed at top of list of '18 places that should be on your radar in 2018'
  
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• See flood barriers on Newcastle Quayside as weather warnings are put in place for Storm Caroline

  07-12-2017 17:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Here are the North East areas with flood warnings or flood alerts as the region braces itself for strong winds and high tides   
  
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• Operation Shelter: Report into sex abuse scandal delayed as author plans to meet perpetrators

  07-12-2017 17:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Child abuse expert David Spicer has been appointed to carry out a Serious Case Review into Newcastle grooming gang's victims
  
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• Vulnerable Lee Irving's tormentor Nicole Lawrence fails in latest appeal bid

  07-12-2017 17:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Nicole Lawrence failed to clear her name for the part she played in the tragic death of Lee Irving
  
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• Why Leicester City boss Claude Puel is wary of struggling Newcastle United this weekend

  07-12-2017 17:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Leicester City boss Claude Puel warns his players they face a tough challenge at St James' Park
  
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• Released Briton touches down in Newcastle

  07-12-2017 17:10 via bbc.co.uk
  The so-called Chennai Six were imprisoned in 2013 after Indian officials found weapons and ammunition on a ship.
  
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• Released Briton touches down

  07-12-2017 17:10 via bbc.co.uk
  The so-called Chennai Six were imprisoned in 2013 after Indian officials found weapons and ammunition on a ship.
  
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• Newcastle United's relegations show no club is too big to go down says Ben Foster and he's right

  07-12-2017 17:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  West Brom's Ben Foster has spoken about the challenge of staying in the Premier League and pinpoints United's misfortunes
  
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• UK City of Culture 2021 decision RECAP: Coventry win bid as Sunderland miss out

  07-12-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Coventry were crowned City of Culture 2021 bid winners live on The One Show on BBC One as Sunderland, Paisley, Stoke-on-Trent and Swansea miss out
  
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• See the Virgin East Coast train's kitchen surfaces covered in 'rodent droppings'

  07-12-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The RMT has slammed the train operator after images showing 'rodent droppings' in a Virgin Trains kitchen emerged
  
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• How Rafa's rotation policy appears to have returned at Newcastle - but not as we previously knew it

  07-12-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Newcastle United manager Rafa Benitez advocates squad rotation, but we had seen precious little this season - until now
  
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• City of Culture 2021 decision LIVE: Sunderland, Swansea, Coventry, Paisley and Stoke-on-Trent among hopefuls

  07-12-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The winner of the City of Culture 2021 will be announced live on The One Show on BBC One between 7pm and 7.30pm
  
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• Top 20 readers' Christmas trees in Newcastle & the North East - voted for by you

  07-12-2017 16:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We asked readers to share a photo of their tree and then vote for their favourites on Facebook and here they are!
  
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• Victorian Christmas Market in North Shields - what time is it and when?

  07-12-2017 16:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The annual Victorian Christmas Market is heading back to North Shields and here is everything you need to know about it
  
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• Newcastle Cineworld 4DX screen - are you tough enough for the 4DXtreme Challenge?

  07-12-2017 16:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Enter Cineworld Newcastle's endurance test and you could win free tickets for debut multi-sensory film experience
  
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• Primark withdraws Christmas candle after customer reports it bursting into flames

  07-12-2017 16:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Primark has withdrawn the Christmas candle as an investigation is launched 'as a matter of urgency'
  
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• Christmas opening times at Metrocentre, Eldon Square and other shopping centres

  07-12-2017 16:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Check out 2017 late-evening opening at Gateshead's intu Metrocentre;  Eldon Square; The Bridges; Dalton Park and more to cater for Christmas gift hunters in the run-up to the big day
  
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• See the Queen commission the Royal Navy's new aircraft carrier which is named after her

  07-12-2017 16:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  HMS Queen Elizabeth, the largest and most powerful ship in the history of the Navy, was partially built on Tyneside
  
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• Sunderland January wishlist: Money to spent; keep Lewis Grabban; Get Woodburn and more

  07-12-2017 15:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gareth Bale on loan might be slightly optimistic - even with Chris Coleman - but here are five things Sunderland will hope for in January
  
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• Continental Tyres Cup: Manchester City face Bristol City, Chelsea host Liverpool

  07-12-2017 15:47 via bbc.co.uk
  The draw for the quarter-finals of the Continental Tyres Cup pits Chelsea Ladies against Liverpool Ladies.
  
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• Enterprising businesswoman hopes for a Bright & Beautiful Future with new venture

  07-12-2017 15:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Helen Ross has only just launched the housekeeping business but has created three jobs, with more to come before the new year starts
  
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• Segedunum Roman fort uses AR app to bring it into the 21st century

  07-12-2017 15:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Augmented Reality app will allow visitors to take part in treasure hunts around the ancient site
  
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• Man cut from his car by firefighters after it overturned outside Gateshead hospital

  07-12-2017 15:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  His injuries are not thought to be serious at this time but he was taken to the nearby Queen Elizabeth Hospital
  
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• Brace yourselves! The Met Office issues snow warning for the North East on Sunday

  07-12-2017 15:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Snow showers and ice are expected across the UK as Storm Caroline moves towards the North Sea over the weekend
  
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• The Laundrette in Newcastle offers free prosecco - find out how to claim

  07-12-2017 14:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Complimentary kid's meal is also included in festive freebies on offer at city bar-restaurant
  
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• 'Rafa Benitez is a tactical genius' - Adam Armstrong on Newcastle boss, Bolton and playing left-wing

  07-12-2017 14:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United forward Adam Armstrong is currently on a six-month loan deal at Bolton Wanderers
  
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• See Newcastle University glass-blower effortlessly transform tube into a festive treat

  07-12-2017 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Robyn Hare, of Newcastle University, creates bespoke pieces of glass for use in research projects across the university
  
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• Newcastle United fans ready to celebrate 125 years of history - but usual objective remains the same

  07-12-2017 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle fans will hope that Saturday night is one to enjoy as they look to end a run of six games without a victory
  
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