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• Rafa Benitez is asked if Newcastle United can be the team to end Manchester City's superb run

  26-12-2017 23:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United boss asks his team to step up and be confident as they prepare for daunting task against Man City
  
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• Lewis Grabban could miss Sunderland remaining festive games through injury

  26-12-2017 20:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Sunderland manager Chris Coleman could be without his top scorer for an extended spell after he picked up a calf injury at the weekend
  
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• 'Business needs to be done and quickly in January' - Sunderland fans react to Sheffield United loss

  26-12-2017 19:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Sunderland lost 3-0 to Sheffield United as they failed to spread any Christmas cheer among their supporters
  
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• Sunderland will be relegated unless they shake off the 'apathy' they showed at Sheffield United

  26-12-2017 19:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Chris Coleman gave a brutally honest verdict on Sunderland's defeat at Sheffield United, warning they will not survive playing like this
  
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• Gateshead 2-2 Hartlepool United

  26-12-2017 19:15 via bbc.co.uk
  Scott Barrow grabs a double as Gateshead drew with 10-man Hartlepool in their Boxing Day clash.
  
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• Rafa Benitez set to make decisions on four loaned out players including Adam Armstrong

  26-12-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United boss Rafa Benitez ready to let four youngsters know where they will spend the second half of the season
  
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• Mum of Vicky Pattison on her love for charity work and a double wedding

  26-12-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Caroll Pattison, 59, is stepping down from her role at the Sunshine Fund to concentrate on her family but has left an amazing legacy behind her
  
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• From chilly nuns to freezing elves - Boxing Day Dip 2017 in 11 pictures

  26-12-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Hundreds donned fancy dress and swimwear to take the plunge into the North Sea to wash away the Christmas cobwebs
  
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• Ciaran Clark is hopeful Newcastle can take Man City 'by surprise' tomorrow

  26-12-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  The Irish international has hailed the Premier League leaders as 'unbelievable' but remains confident Newcastle can get something from the game
  
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• Amazing: See how a disabled grandmother can now play football with her grandchildren

  26-12-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Deb Carey, 51, of Langley Park, suffers from fibromyalgia, but after an intense programme has ditched her crutches and wheelchair
  
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• Sheffield United 3-0 Sunderland player ratings - only one of the starting XI gets higher than a 4

  26-12-2017 18:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  A dire performance from Sunderland, but who were the best and worst of a bad bunch on the day the Black Cats surrendered at Bramall Lane
  
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• Sheffield United 3-0 Sunderland

  26-12-2017 18:31 via bbc.co.uk
  Sheffield United pick up their first win in seven games with a comfortable victory over struggling Sunderland.
  
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• Sheff United 3-0 Sunderland: Could a Grabban rethink be in the offing and 5 things learned

  26-12-2017 18:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  When a Lewis Grabban could - just maybe - be the best thing that happens to you on Boxing Day, you know things have not panned out well
  
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• Sheffield United 3-0 Sunderland report: Black Cats run up the white flag at Bramall Lane

  26-12-2017 18:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Chris Coleman's Sunderland turned in a dire display and surrendered without a fight as they were swept aside all too easily in South Yorkshire
  
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• Boxing Day dippers brave chilly coastal waters for charity

  26-12-2017 17:53 via bbc.co.uk
  Thousands of swimmers, many in fancy dress, brave the chilly waters around the English coast.
  
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• Why Rafa faces complex balancing act when it comes to Newcastle's approach to January loan signings

  26-12-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United manager Rafa Benitez is keen to bring in at least three players next month - but it will not be easy
  
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• North Shields murder inquiry: Residents speak of shock after death in their street

  26-12-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A 41-year-old man has been arrested after the body of woman was found by police on Christmas Day on Tennyson Terrace
  
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• Aargh! The Martians are here - this and other new season highlights at Northern Stage

  26-12-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Newcastle theatre is working on a new adaptation of The War of the Worlds and preparing to welcome visiting shows
  
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• North Shields murder: Woman found dead on Christmas Day

  26-12-2017 15:56 via bbc.co.uk
  A 41-year-old man believed to be known to the woman is arrested on suspicion of murder.
  
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• Shola Ameobi gives hilarious response when asked if he would join a Kevin Nolan-led Sunderland

  26-12-2017 15:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The ex Newcastle forward was asked the hypothetical question during a Sky Sports News quiz and gave a pretty emphatic response
  
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• Alan Shearer congratulates Harry Kane on breaking his calendar year Premier League scoring record

  26-12-2017 15:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  The Newcastle legend had held the Premier League record for most goals in a calendar year for 22 years before Kane broke it this afternoon
  
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• Bargains galore: Shoppers in Newcastle, Sunderland and Durham go mad for Boxing Day sales

  26-12-2017 14:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Shoppers pounded the pavements across the region to take advantage of the end-of-year sales - with some queuing at 3am
  
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• Blue Reef Aquarium in Tynemouth needs your towels - and this is why

  26-12-2017 14:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Aquarium has put out a Christmas appeal and it could also get you discounted entry to the attraction
  
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• Revealed: The key areas that Rafa Benitez is looking to fill in the January transfer window

  26-12-2017 14:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Newcastle United boss Rafa Benitez wants to sign three or four new players in the winter trading period
  
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• Boxing Day Dip: Watch hardy souls brave the North Sea for the annual post Christmas dip

  26-12-2017 14:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Thousands took part in the post-Christmas plunge at several coastal spots between Berwick and Seaham
  
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• Shay Given fears Newcastle will struggle to bring in the players they need in January

  26-12-2017 14:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Rafa Benitez wants to sign at least three or four new players next month but Magpies legend Given fears they will struggle
  
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• Will you marry me? From cinema screens to tattoos, bizarre North East wedding proposals

  26-12-2017 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Here we look back at the North East lovebirds who hit the headlines with their proposals over the past year
  
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• Boxing Day weather warning as the North East prepares for cold spell

  26-12-2017 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The extent of ice will vary across the area with inland areas most prone whilst coastal areas are less likely to be affected
  
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• Murder inquiry launched after woman's body found in North Shields home on Christmas Day

  26-12-2017 13:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A 41-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman's body was found in a home on Tennyson Terrace on Christmas Day
  
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• Reggae Reggae Sauce founder Levi Roots to speak at Newcastle business event

  26-12-2017 13:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The entrepreneur and musician will help launch Scaleup North East, which aims to create 6,000 new jobs
  
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• Christmas food hacks: How to eat for free (almost) with these Boxing Day meal ideas

  26-12-2017 12:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Skint Dad's suggestions for making leftovers go further as we aim to use our leftovers on Boxing Day
  
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• Great North Run organiser's turnover soars after launching new marathons

  26-12-2017 12:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The company saw an extra 250,000 people take part in its events and won a series of contracts for TV coverage for sports events
  
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• Newcastle City Council avoids six figure pay out over data blunder

  26-12-2017 12:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The details of more than 2,700 children, parents and social workers were mistakenly attached to an email invite for a summer party
  
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• Will Henri Saivet keep his place in the starting line-up for Newcastle United against Man City?

  26-12-2017 12:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Henri Saivet eager to earn run in the team but Mikel Merino and Isaac Hayden are both pushing to return
  
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• Newcastle vs Manchester City: Magpies handed massive odds to earn win against Citizens

  26-12-2017 12:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle last beat Man City at home back in 2005 and the bookies have made it clear who they see as clear winners at St James' this time
  
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• Pep Guardiola warns his players to focus on Newcastle United not extending lead at the top

  26-12-2017 12:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Pep Guardiola tells his Manchester City superstars to forget about Newcastle's position in the table
  
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• Two Newcastle shops have been stripped of licences to sell alcohol

  26-12-2017 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  MAM African Foods in Newcastle's West End and JA Mini Market and Walker are both no longer able to sell alcohol
  
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• Rafa Benitez explains his vision for Newcastle's future - and how he can make United a top-8 side

  26-12-2017 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Newcastle United host runaway league leaders Manchester City at St James' Park on Wednesday
  
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• Do your children complain about going to school? This story of life in Malawi will shock them

  26-12-2017 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Teachers at Cardinal Hume Catholic School brought donations to a school they support in Malawi - but say both sides took something away from the visit
  
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• Gateshead v Hartlepool United

  26-12-2017 11:56 via bbc.co.uk
  Live coverage of Tuesday's National League game between Gateshead and Hartlepool United.
  
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• Pep Guardiola reveals last ditch plans to scout Newcastle United ahead of big clash

  26-12-2017 11:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  St James' Park will welcome one of the game's most famous managers tomorrow night but what type of mood is Guardiola in?
  
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• Byker revealed as Newcastle's worst hotspot for used drug needles and syringes

  26-12-2017 11:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Byker ward has overtaken Westgate as the ward where Newcastle City Council was called out to the most
  
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• North East news LIVE: Murder probe launched after body found in North Shields on Christmas Day

  26-12-2017 10:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Chronicle's live breaking news service including Boxing Day's traffic, travel, weather, sport and more covering Newcastle and the North East
  
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• Matt Ritchie explains why 'desire' will be crucial to Newcastle United's survival hopes

  26-12-2017 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Newcastle United claimed their first win in 10 games by defeating West Ham United 3-2 on Saturday
  
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• Dash cam footage captures 'reckless' drivers putting motorists' lives at risk on North East roads

  26-12-2017 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Footage appears to show cars jumping through red lights, swerving into different lanes and pulling out at junctions
  
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• Will Mikel Merino, Isaac Hayden and Florian Lejeune be fit for Manchester City? Benitez explains

  26-12-2017 08:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Newcastle United manager Rafa Benitez fielded Mo Diame and Henri Saivet in midfield at West Ham United
  
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• 'Simon Grayson didn't really have a style of play' - no Love lost in Donald's scathing assessment

  26-12-2017 08:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Donald Love never played for Simon Grayson in the league and judging by his view of how Sunderland have changed under Chris Coleman, he is not a fan
  
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• Works starts on new £40m Durham University education hub

  26-12-2017 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Centre for Teaching and Learning on Lower Mountjoy is expected to open in 2019, Durham University said
  
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• Rafa Benitez reveals how many players he believes Newcastle must sign during January transfer window

  26-12-2017 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Newcastle United manager Rafa Benitez is still waiting to learn of his exact budget for the January transfer window
  
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• Newcastle United news LIVE - Magpies reportedly keen on Olympiakos goalkeeper

  26-12-2017 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Welcome to the live blog as United head towards a crucial fixture programme with questions over the takeover and transfers
  
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