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• Four Newcastle bars hit with closure notices by Northumbria Police

  18-12-2017 22:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police has closed the four popular Newcastle nightclubs following investigation into criminal activity
  
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• Steve Harper on Newcastle takeover: I know from experience Mike Ashley is a tough negotiator

  18-12-2017 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Steve Harper was part of the committee that negotiated Newcastle United player bonuses with Mike Ashley so knows too well how tough he is
  
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• Flight makes emergency landing at Newcastle Airport due to fog in Liverpool

  18-12-2017 21:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The EasyJet flight from Berlin was unable to land in Liverpool so was diverted to Newcastle, with passengers completing their journey by road
  
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• This looks like the weakest Newcastle United squad of the Mike Ashley era

  18-12-2017 20:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Rafa Benitez is struggling to make Newcastle United competitive in the Premier League - with limited resources
  
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• Steve Harper says a new goalkeeper should be low on Rafa Benitez's list of January priorities

  18-12-2017 19:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Rafa Benitez wants a new goalkeeper in the January transfer window but Steve Harper believes there are far bigger priorities
  
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• Grenfell Tower inquiry: End confusion over who is responsible for tower block safety

  18-12-2017 19:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Government and local councils have been arguing over who is responsible for safety following Grenfell tragedy
  
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• Flights between Newcastle and London cancelled due to fog fears

  18-12-2017 19:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Four British Airways flights between Newcastle and London Heathrow have been grounded after the Met Office issued a fog weather warning
  
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• Cowardly lowlife who pushed 91-year-old to the ground and dragged her around jailed

  18-12-2017 19:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Despicable Christopher Parker ruined the life of 91-year-old Audrey Bremner in a shocking street mugging yards from her home in Blyth
  
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• This emotional video means you'll never look at loneliness the same way again

  18-12-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Loneliness can have a devastating impact on an older person’s mental health, a charity has warned
  
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• Manhunt launched after rapist strikes in Northumberland village

  18-12-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police have released the description of man after a woman was allegedly raped by an intruder in Stakeford during the early hours of Sunday morning
  
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• How a talent for skimming stones on the River Wear inspired a hit film

  18-12-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Skimming For England, shot on a Scottish island and around the North East, has been picking up film festival prizes
  
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• Gran reveals how her life was 'ruined' by devastating complications of controversial mesh implant

  18-12-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gill Hedley is considering legal action after her life was made a misery by mesh used to repair a prolapse in her bowel
  
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• Frozen’s Olaf makes Christmas magic for seriously ill children in Newcastle

  18-12-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Children at St Oswald’s Hospice in Gosforth, Newcastle, were treated to festive fun with Disney goodie bags
  
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• Gateshead man, 84, chases off knife-wielding burglar

  18-12-2017 18:48 via bbc.co.uk
  The elderly occupant refused to hand over cash to the intruder, police say.
  
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• Sunderland's January transfer strategy - Chris Coleman's options if he must sell before he buys

  18-12-2017 18:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Can Chris Coleman raise any funds by selling players this January?
  
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• North East still firmly behind Brexit as May plans for trade talks

  18-12-2017 18:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  There's some evidence that support for cancelling Brexit has grown but the North East is still firmly behind leaving
  
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• Rookhope photographer James Swan admits child sex assault

  18-12-2017 18:13 via bbc.co.uk
  James Swan's behaviour towards a girl of 13 was described as "disgusting and inappropriate".
  
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• Trainbase construction training centre continues to break new ground

  18-12-2017 17:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  At a time when the construction industry is facing a major skills shortage Trainbase is dedicated to delivering the highest quality
  
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• Knife-wielding burglar chased off by 84-year-old who hit him with a FRYING PAN

  18-12-2017 17:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The pensioner refused to hand over cash when the burglar broke into his home in Lobley Hill, Gateshead, and instead chased him with a frying pan
  
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• Spurs call in bed specialists Mammoth Mattresses to help players

  18-12-2017 17:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The mattress manufacturer uses medical grade foam to encourage recovery in elite athletes
  
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• Durham's Filtronic suffers 'lumpy' sales after major contract delay

  18-12-2017 17:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The company will begin delivering on a multi-million pound contract in the second half of the year
  
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• North Shields Lego studio to become reality after construction firm's £1,000 pledge

  18-12-2017 17:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Brims Construction has donated the money to enable Steve Mayes to reach his crowdfunding target and create a Lego studio
  
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• Twitter appears to suspend Britain First accounts on first day of new hate speech rules

  18-12-2017 17:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  The Britain First, Paul Golding and Jayda Fransen's accounts are no longer available on the social network
  
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• Ryan Scope delighted as he finally realises potential to become BAMMA world champion

  18-12-2017 17:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ryan Scope has been touted as a top North East mixed martial artist for almost a decade and finally realised that potential at BAMMA Newcastle
  
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• Wahbi Khazri could earn Sunderland much-needed summer windfall amid Everton interest

  18-12-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Reports in France say Everton scouts have been regulars at recent Rennes games, fuelling talk of a Wahbi Khazri reunion with former boss Sam Allardyce
  
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• This thug walked free for fracturing a baby's skull - now he's been jailed for a nightclub attack

  18-12-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Donovan Johns was spared prison last year for injuring an 18-week-old but is now behind bars after further violence in South Shields
  
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• Kieron Dyer: There will be a 'carnival atmosphere' when Mike Ashley sells Newcastle

  18-12-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Mike Ashley is still in discussions with Amanda Staveley to sell Newcastle United
  
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• Is the 'five-second rule' really safe? Food hygiene experts explain all

  18-12-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The NHS has explained whether or not it is safe to eat food after it has been on the floor for five seconds
  
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• How to find out if your child has £1,000 stashed away in a hidden Government account?

  18-12-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Child Trust Fund money could have been put aside, but parents have not claimed their entitlement
  
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• FA Trophy second-round draw: Gateshead, Blyth and Spennymoor handed home clashes

  18-12-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  There's still plenty work to do if they're going to get past round one, but a home tie awaits the three big North East sides
  
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• Newcastle United missed 'a moment' to sign Charlie Austin says Jermaine Jenas

  18-12-2017 16:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Former Newcastle United midfielder Jermaine Jenas believes the Magpies need to sign a striker to aid the fight against the drop
  
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• Blyth businesses called on to set up group to improve the town's economy

  18-12-2017 16:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Call to set up a business improvement district (BID) comes after success of similar scheme in Newcastle
  
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• Cycling supplier ZyroFisher looks to boost growth plans after second wave of investment

  18-12-2017 16:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Cycle parts company ZyroFisher has received backing from Palatine Private Equity
  
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• Sunderland's debut heroes - whose footsteps is Josh Maja following on Wearside?

  18-12-2017 15:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Josh Maja scored on his Sunderland debut on Saturday, and there's plenty more dramatic debut goals to have come from Wearside
  
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• Watch Joe McElderry perform a Christmas song at his old school

  18-12-2017 15:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Joe is in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at the Metro Radio Arena but took time out to visit his former school
  
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• Former Sunderland goalkeeper Vito Mannone posts heartfelt tribute as his mother dies

  18-12-2017 15:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Vito Mannone bravely played for Reading against Sunderland a fortnight ago despite revealing his mother was fighting for her life
  
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• Have you booked in for your NHS flu jab? Act now to protect your family from the virus this winter

  18-12-2017 14:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Are you pregnant, over 65 or have a health condition? If your answer is yes then you may be eligible for a free flu jab on the NHS this winter
  
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• We review Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs at Newcastle's Tyne Theatre and Opera House

  18-12-2017 14:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The perfect show for that ‘Christmas feeling’ and a bit of classic, family-friendly panto is how Nicola McGreevy describes Snow White
  
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• Ikea to be investigated by Europe over its tax arrangements

  18-12-2017 14:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  European Commission is investigating rulings in the Netherlands which allegedly allow the furniture giant to pay low rates of tax
  
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• Norovirus outbreak: Wards closed after THREE North East hospitals hit by winter vomiting bug

  18-12-2017 14:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Visitors to hospitals are being restricted after outbreaks across Northumberland and North Tyneside
  
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• Meet the royal billed as Romania's answer to Prince Harry with North East roots

  18-12-2017 14:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Nicholas Medforth-Mills, 32, moved to County Durham aged five and went to Argyle House School in Sunderland
  
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• Hate Christmas presents wrapping? This could be the answer for you

  18-12-2017 14:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A Christmas presents wrapping service has been launched at intu Eldon Square - and it's for a good cause too
  
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• Man's body discovered below bridge in Jesmond Dene in Newcastle

  18-12-2017 14:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police officers are investigating after the body was found at the foot of Armstrong Bridge
  
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• Officers could patrol Gateshead's streets in clampdown on dog fouling and littering

  18-12-2017 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A report has been prepared for Gateshead Council's cabinet outlining plans for an environmental enforcement service
  
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• Grasmere Academy in Killingworth's cute nativity photos to enjoy

  18-12-2017 13:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Families enjoyed three performances at Grasmere Academy in Killingworth this year
  
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• Amanda Staveley could agree 'provisional deal' for NUFC, claim new weekend takeover reports

  18-12-2017 13:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Rafa Benitez remains key to a deal for Newcastle United - and he won't be fired by Mike Ashley
  
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• Kingston Park Newcastle nativity & Christmas panto photos to enjoy

  18-12-2017 13:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Families enjoyed three performances at Kingston Park Primary School this year
  
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• 41 fun Newcastle nightlife photos from city bars and clubs

  18-12-2017 13:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Take a look at our video and gallery from Newcastle city nightspots including Bar B, The Mushroom, Sinners and more
  
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• Accountants KPMG warn of 'economic headwinds' set to hit North East firms

  18-12-2017 13:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  David Elliott has said the accountancy firm will have plenty of opportunities next year stemming from a number of major new policies
  
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• Is Newcastle's the weakest squad in the league? We took a look - and picked a best bottom seven XI

  18-12-2017 13:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Rafa Benitez wants to add to his squad in January to aid his fight agains the drop
  
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