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• Rafa Benitez reveals he has spoken with Mike Ashley - and explains his message to Newcastle owner

  22-12-2017 23:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United manager Rafa Benitez and owner Mike Ashley spoke during a conference call about the January window
  
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• David Moyes claims Newcastle approached him to succeed McClaren before Rafa Benitez was appointed

  22-12-2017 23:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United sacked Steve McClaren in March 2016, but only after a week-long search for his successor
  
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• Rafa Benitez confirms talks are still ongoing for Chelsea youngster Kenedy

  22-12-2017 21:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United boss eager to bring in new players in January but is not close to completing any deal yet
  
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• Manhunt launched after woman threatened in Newcastle's Exhibition Park

  22-12-2017 21:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The hooded culprit stopped the woman in Exhibition Park and shouted threats, before she escaped and fled the scene
  
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• 'I'm on my way to the very top', promises Adam Proctor after impressive BAMMA win

  22-12-2017 21:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Adam Proctor defeated recent world title challenger Nathan Jones at BAMMA Newcastle, putting himself in line for a shot
  
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• Chris Coleman: Sunderland beating Fulham made me happy, beating Birmingham will just be a relief

  22-12-2017 21:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Chris Coleman says it is unusual for him to feel happy after wins; if his side follow their Fulham victory up on Saturday it will be back to relief
  
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• West Ham vs Newcastle team selector: Do you agree with our writers' selections?

  22-12-2017 20:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Ahead of a busy Christmas schedule there is plenty for Rafa Benitez to ponder - who would make your starting XI
  
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• North East children living in poverty could miss out on free school meals under universal credit

  22-12-2017 20:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Children's Society has warned that the proposed changes could leave families better off taking a pay cut
  
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• This is the moment paedophile hunters Dark Justice snared Grindr pervert in Newcastle city centre

  22-12-2017 19:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dawid Rozycki groomed what he thought was a 15-year-old boy online but when he turned up hoping for sex he was confronted by Dark Justice
  
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• Further arrests in Newcastle bars drugs probe

  22-12-2017 19:13 via bbc.co.uk
  Four city centre bars are issued with closure notices and a total of 21 people arrested.
  
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• See how work to transform Sunderland department store into student flats is progressing

  22-12-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The former Joplings store in Sunderland will cater for 166 students and include 20,000sq ft of retail space
  
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• No festive cheer for Newcastle? Pundits have their say on Magpies' clash with West Ham

  22-12-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  The Magpies take on West Ham at the London Stadium on Saturday, but how will they fare in the capital? 
  
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• Despicable: 91-year-old mugging victim is shadow of her former self after cowardly Blyth attack

  22-12-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Audrey Bremner was attacked as she walked to her local shop in Blyth, pushed to the ground and dragged about
  
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• West Ham boss David Moyes is excited to reignite the battle between himself and Rafa Benitez

  22-12-2017 18:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Newcastle boss enjoyed a healthy rivalry with Moyes when the pair managed Liverpool and Everton respectively
  
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• Feeling a bit strapped for cash after the Christmas celebrations?

  22-12-2017 18:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Well, the Chronicle is coming to your rescue! We have a whopping £1,500 in Tesco Gift cards to give away.
  
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• Sam Allardyce says 'there is no truth' in reports linking Everton with Sunderland's Lamine Kone

  22-12-2017 17:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Allardyce managed Kone in 2016 but says there is little chance of Everton making a move in January
  
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• Is McDonald's open on Christmas Day? Find out opening hours of fast food favourite

  22-12-2017 17:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Tired of turkey? Check out festive opening times in you're in the mood for a burger splurge
  
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• Burglars ransack 'devastated' Gosforth man's home, stealing £11k worth of goods

  22-12-2017 17:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police are appealing for help as they investigate a burglary in South Gosforth
  
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• Nightclub closures: See the drugs seized as police make two more arrests

  22-12-2017 17:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police have now arrested 21 people on suspicion of conspiracy to supply Class A drugs
  
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• What food delivery services are open Christmas Day? And what do Geordies like to order?

  22-12-2017 17:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Check out Just Eat, Deliveroo, Hungryhouse and more
  
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• Lee Cattermole ruled out for a month as Sunderland's midfield injury woes continue

  22-12-2017 17:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Central midfielder Lee Cattermole will miss another month of football for the Black Cats after picking up an injury in training
  
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• See the emotional moment parents are reunited with the paramedic who saved their son's life

  22-12-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  North East paramedic Steve Miles was reunited with four-year-old Jan and his parents on ITV's This Morning
  
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• Howdon care home put in special measures after inspectors find 'multiple safety risks'

  22-12-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Care Quality Commission has branded Croft Dene Care Home, in Howdon, North Tyneside, as 'inadequate'
  
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• Ross Pearson looking to end recent slump as he's added to UFC 221 Australia card

  22-12-2017 16:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ross Pearson is on a four-fight losing streak but hopes to end that in February and prove he's still a contender at lightweight
  
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• Womble Bond Dickinson grows again with acquisition of Californian law firm

  22-12-2017 16:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The transatlantic giant has now acquired Blakeley Sokoloff Taylor Zafman
  
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• Black Eye Friday 2017 RECAP: Festive fun across Newcastle as people wind down for Christmas

  22-12-2017 16:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Pubs, bars and clubs are set to be packed out in Newcastle as city centre workers transform into festive revellers and celebrate Christmas
  
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• Black Eye Friday 2017 LIVE: Festive fun across Newcastle as people wind down for Christmas

  22-12-2017 16:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Pubs, bars and clubs are set to be packed out in Newcastle as city centre workers transform into festive revellers and celebrate Christmas
  
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• Rafa Benitez reveals the two players who will sit out Newcastle United's Christmas fixtures

  22-12-2017 16:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Newcastle United take on West Ham, Manchester City and Brighton in the coming days, but will do so without these two
  
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• Norovirus outbreak visitor ban at North East hospitals

  22-12-2017 16:08 via bbc.co.uk
  The cause of the outbreak has been traced to a visitor bringing in mussels for an inpatient.
  
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• Flights between Newcastle and Bristol cancelled and delayed after landing plane comes off runway

  22-12-2017 16:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  On one of the busiest travel days of the year, there is severe disruption to flights between Newcastle and Bristol
  
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• Northumbrian Water sees revenues rise but profits fall during 'successful' year

  22-12-2017 15:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Company said it had improved most of its performance measures during its latest accounting period
  
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• Newcastle law firm's rubbish Christmas tree celebrates the milk of human kindness

  22-12-2017 15:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Muckle has made a Christmas tree out of old milk cartons to raise awareness about the need to recycle
  
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• Rafa Benitez hopeful of landing transfer targets as Newcastle United look to strengthen

  22-12-2017 15:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Newcastle United boss Rafa Benitez has backed Mike Ashley to deliver what he needs to strengthen the Magpies
  
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• Newcastle's Fat Buddha to be re-named after 'Alpine mountain makeover'

  22-12-2017 14:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Schloss aims to be new king of the castle in Newcastle nightlife scene after being taken over by Gary Hutchinson
  
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• Watch North East actors' festive performance of All I Want For Christmas - in sign language

  22-12-2017 14:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Chelsea Halfpenny is among the stars in a feel-good video inspired by a Sunderland actress who wants to raise awareness of deaf issues
  
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• Norovirus outbreak: 10 hospital wards now closed as visitor restrictions to be partially lifted

  22-12-2017 14:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Northumbria NHS trust is lifting the ban on visitors for one hour on Saturday for unaffected wards
  
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• Great Christmas getaway: Here's the latest across the North East travel network on 'Frantic Friday'

  22-12-2017 14:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It is expected to be one of the busiest days of the year to travel across road, rail and air as the working week comes to an end
  
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• Steve Cotterill highlights Sunderland's experience but Chris Coleman has found a gold blend

  22-12-2017 14:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Under-fire Birmingham City manager Steve Cotterill has spoken of Sunderland 'vast experience' but the reality is more subtle
  
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• Proud to have been tattooed by Dean - tributes for Newcastle tattoo artist who died suddenly

  22-12-2017 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dean Taylor, 27, of Wallsend, who was famed for his eye-catching and intricate work, died on December 10
  
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• How the Latimers of Whitburn built an award-winning business from the fruits of the sea

  22-12-2017 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Robert and Ailsa Latimer have rebranded their successful business whose staff has grown from two to 23 over 15 years
  
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• Calls are made to bring back Nuns Moor allotments in Newcastle

  22-12-2017 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The allotments in Fenham were closed in 2015 over contamination fears and the plots were razed to the ground
  
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• Rafa Benitez Press conference LIVE: Newcastle United boss on West Ham trip

  22-12-2017 13:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Live coverage of Rafa Benitez's press conference ahead of trip to the London Stadium to face West Ham in tomorrow's 3pm kick off
  
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• Rafa Benitez Press conference LIVE: Here's everything Newcastle United boss said

  22-12-2017 13:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Live coverage of Rafa Benitez's press conference ahead of trip to the London Stadium to face West Ham in tomorrow's 3pm kick off
  
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• Lynden Gooch hoping to keep the buzz at Sunderland after 'huge' home win

  22-12-2017 13:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Lynden Gooch says Sunderland's home win over Fulham gave the players a huge lift and hopes to continue against Birmingham
  
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• Spectacular Christmas lights at homes across Newcastle and the North East

  22-12-2017 12:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Readers in Newcastle, Gateshead and Ashington are among those celebrating Christmas in style
  
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• Have Newcastle made a loan offer for Kenedy? Is West Ham a 'must-win' game? Issues for Benitez

  22-12-2017 12:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Newcastle United manager Rafa Benitez faces the media at 1.30pm this afternoon, and here are some of the questions he'll be asked
  
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• Newcastle United aiming to clear the decks in bid to raise funds for January sales

  22-12-2017 12:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Newcastle United ready to listen to offers for clutch of senior players ahead of January transfer window
  
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• Uber offers NHS staff a 'free ride' to and from work over Christmas

  22-12-2017 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The taxi firm has launched its promotion for health workers on duty from Christmas Eve to Boxing Day
  
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• Officers to be rolled out in Gateshead in clampdown on dog fouling and littering

  22-12-2017 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gateshead Council has approved plans for environmental officers to be rolled out from April 2018
  
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• Investigation under way after burglars steal high value items from Washington home

  22-12-2017 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Items taken from the house in Fatfield Park include a MacBook Air, a diamond ring and designer watches
  
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