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• Rafa Benitez refuses to commit to Newcastle long term - but states how club can have 'bright future'

  19-01-2018 23:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Newcastle United manager Rafa Benitez was asked on six separate occasions whether he would still be at the club come the summer
  
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• Lee Cattermole rushed back early but Hull City too soon for Lamine Kone and Jonny Williams

  19-01-2018 23:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Sunderland's decision to rush Lee Cattermole back was a 'needs-must' one, but there will be no such risks taken with Lamine Kone and Jonny Williams
  
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• Chris Coleman: I'd give anything to play, so why does Jack Rodwell 'not want to' for Sunderland?

  19-01-2018 23:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Chris Coleman says he would give 'anything' to play football again, but claims Jack Rodwell does not want to appear for Sunderland any longer
  
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• Man with American football-sized kidneys feared he would 'disrespect' donor when he piled weight on

  19-01-2018 22:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Andy Howe, 50, of Consett, said the thought of damaging his new kidney and disrespecting his donor motivated him to lose three stone
  
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• Alexandra Burke heading for Gateshead on her first headline tour since 2010

  19-01-2018 22:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The singer, winner of The X Factor and a Strictly Come Dancing finalist, has her first album for Decca Records out in March
  
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• Armed police called to Northumberland Street's Santander branch in Newcastle

  19-01-2018 21:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Officers were seen inside the bank branch at around 6pm on Friday - Northumbria Police have confirmed they attended an incident
  
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• Sunderland vs Hull LIVE - Black Cats look to move off the bottom in big 'six-pointer'

  19-01-2018 20:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Live updates from Sunderland's crucial Championship clash with fellow strugglers Hull City at the Stadium of Light - Join us from 12pm on January 20 for LIVE updates
  
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• PCP Capital Partners give NEW interview saying they'll walk away if Rafa Benitez leaves

  19-01-2018 20:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United's takeover saga continues to take twists and turns as PCP Capital Partners are quoted AGAIN
  
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• Newcastle United fans endorse Jamaal Lascelles for England with brilliant new song

  19-01-2018 20:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Watch the moment Newcastle United fans sing a new chant for Jamaal Lascelles which endorses his inclusion in England's World Cup squad
  
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• Northumberland County Council unveils £17m headquarters update

  19-01-2018 20:19 via bbc.co.uk
  The authority says modernising its complex will lower running costs and allow areas to be rented out.
  
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• Huge spike in amount of 'speed' seized by police - but how much was in your area?

  19-01-2018 19:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Home Office data reveals which drugs are most commonly seized in the area, with Northumbria Police saying the rise is due to several large busts
  
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• Watch the T-Rex that is set for roaring success on the Morpeth stage

  19-01-2018 19:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Theatre company invests in a new cast member - a dinosaur which has been specially-made in China
  
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• Has your bin not been collected because of the snow? Here's when it will get sorted

  19-01-2018 19:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Snow has caused disruption to bin collections across the region and we've rounded up what councils are doing about it
  
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• We track down homeless snow angel who proved a hero to stranded Newcastle drivers

  19-01-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Eddie Unthank, 24, gave up his blanket to help motorists get into Newcastle's Carliol Square car park
  
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• This three-bed £119,950 semi-detached is 'priced to reflect' the work it needs

  19-01-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Fenham semi needs an update to restore it to a family home but it has three bedrooms, a back garden and is close to Newcastle city centre
  
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• Durham County Cricket Club declares strongest financial position in seven years

  19-01-2018 18:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  The club was the only venue to benefited from a sell-out England’s T20 fixture last summer and a Little Mix concert
  
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• Newcastle Bigg Market attack: CCTV of pair who police hope can help with investigation

  19-01-2018 18:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police believe that the two men in the picture could help them with their inquiries into the incident
  
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• Sunderland's Aiden McGeady could return to give attacking options for Hull City clash

  19-01-2018 18:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Aiden McGeady is Sunderland's top scorer now Lewis Grabban has gone, and Chris Coleman is hoping he will be fit to face the Tigers tomorrow
  
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• UKIP loses another MEP as Jonathan Arnott quits party

  19-01-2018 17:56 via bbc.co.uk
  Jonathan Arnott says Henry Bolton is not right for the job but attacks those "jockeying" to replace him.
  
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• Carillion law firm based in Newcastle could be sold off following parent company collapse

  19-01-2018 17:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Carillion Advice Services is one of a number of assets owned by the listed firm that could be sold as part of liquidation proceedings
  
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• North East MEP Jonathan Arnott quits UKIP and says party leader Henry Bolton isn't up to the job

  19-01-2018 17:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jonathan Arnott complains of 'leaks, briefings and character assassinations' in UKIP as he leaves the party
  
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• Gentoo Homes unveils a luxury show village at its executive Cottier Grange development

  19-01-2018 17:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Home buyers urged to act quickly in order to secure their dream property for only £99 in the beautiful Prudhoe woodland
  
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• Warning delays! Heworth roundabout signs go up as drivers brace themselves for works

  19-01-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The A184 Felling bypass either side of the roundabout will be reduced to a single lane in each direction
  
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• Mike Ashley 'gambling' on Amanda Staveley returning with new bid for NUFC, believes finance expert

  19-01-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley has placed the club on the market, and Amanda Staveley insists she wants to buy NUFC
  
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• Garry Monk is keen to visit Newcastle's training ground and learn from Rafa Benitez first hand

  19-01-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United manager Rafa Benitez often welcomes managers from around Europe to observe training sessions
  
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• Five miles of written and photographic records of Durham could be on the move

  19-01-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Durham County Council has agreed to relocate the county's archive centre to Mount Oswald manor house
  
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• Fabio Borini shrugs off talk Sunderland's pay day could be accelerated by January Torino move

  19-01-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sunderland's Fabio Borini is on a season-long loan from AC Milan, and he has rejected suggestions Torino could muscle in on the transfer
  
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• Cunning: See how two men smuggled millions of illegal cigarettes into North Shields docks

  19-01-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  HMRC officers found 2,280,800 cigarettes concealed inside steel construction units at the Port of Tyne
  
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• Boxing clever: Shipping container village looks set to move into former Odeon site in Newcastle

  19-01-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The plans are recommended for approval when council planning chiefs meet - but intu Eldon Square have opposed them
  
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• Derby County agree Chris Martin can join Sunderland but a loan is still some way off being agreed

  19-01-2018 16:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Black Cats have agreed with Derby County over taking Chris Martin on loan but with other options, the striker is still to make his decision
  
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• Misery predicted at Manchester City as Newcastle United travel to the Etihad for evening clash

  19-01-2018 16:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Rafa Benitez will be looking to get the better of Pep Guardiola as Newcastle United travel to the North West
  
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• South Shields stabbing victim seriously injured after being attacked in street

  19-01-2018 16:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police are looking for the 33-year-old man's attacker after the victim was left with seriously injuries
  
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• Trump: kiss between President and daughter reignites debate about lip contact

  19-01-2018 16:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Picture sparks discussion on how parents should kiss their children - intelligent debate or lot of nonsense?
  
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• Chris Coleman reacts to Jack Rodwell's interview, and explains why he will not be selected

  19-01-2018 16:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Sunderland manager Chris Coleman says outcast Jack Rodwell has not asked to return to the fold, and says he will therefore not be considered
  
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• Newcastle United: Rafael Benitez knew takeover would not happen in January

  19-01-2018 15:51 via bbc.co.uk
  Manager Rafael Benitez says he knew "three or four weeks ago" that Amanda Staveley's takeover of Newcastle would not happen in January.
  
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• Meet the Gateshead father and son on the road to success with their 'boutique' bikes'

  19-01-2018 15:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ian and Trevor Hughes run Vielo Sports, which specialises in high-end cycles for the serious leisure rider
  
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• Branching out into the New Year: Are you up to date with potential relief?

  19-01-2018 15:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Landowners and farmers may be incentivised to plant trees, as ALISON HALL, of Hay & KIlner, explains
  
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• Is there more snow on the way in parts of North East this weekend? And where will it land?

  19-01-2018 15:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A warning for ice has already been issued by the Met Office but now snow is expected to cause disruption across parts of the North East on Sunday
  
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• Gary Rowett speaks out on Chris Martin's future, amid Sunderland's interest

  19-01-2018 15:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Derby County boss Gary Rowett says Chris Martin wants to leave, and won't stand in his way after landing Cameron Jerome
  
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• Jurgen Klopp confirms Ben Woodburn won't leave Liverpool on loan, ending Sunderland's hopes

  19-01-2018 15:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Chris Coleman had hoped to reunite with Ben Woodburn at Sunderland but Jurgen Klopp is not willing to let him leave
  
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• Rafa Benitez says Mike Ashley told him 'two or three weeks ago' takeover was OFF

  19-01-2018 15:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Newcastle United boss Rafa Benitez talks about the takeover process - and how he was told a month ago it was off
  
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• Newcastle United's Peter Beardsley faces further wait to learn fate over racism and bullying claims

  19-01-2018 15:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  The club's Under-23 coach is understood to have to wait at least another week before a decision is made over his future at St James' Park
  
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• Colmans Seafood Temple - find out why picking lobster from the menu could be a good choice

  19-01-2018 15:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  South Shields restaurant launches a 'buy one set one free' initiative which aims to help sustainability
  
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• Hull City's Sebastian Larsson promises to be 'cool and calm' on his Stadium of Light return

  19-01-2018 14:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Swedish midfielder Seb Larsson had six years as a player at the Stadium of Light but he says he will be keeping his emotions in check on his return
  
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• After a panto 'no show' Denise Welch will be showing a great deal in Calendar Girls: The Musical

  19-01-2018 14:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The show, with music by Gary Barlow, is coming to Newcastle Theatre Royal and Sunderland Empire in the coming months
  
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• Football owes Cyrille Regis so much. It's only right we should pay tribute to him this weekend

  19-01-2018 14:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Cyrille Regis helped break down so many barriers in football - we should celebrate his achievements across the country
  
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• Man arrested after alleged sexual assault at Fellgate Metro station

  19-01-2018 14:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A 39-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of sexual assault after a woman reported that her bottom had been grabbed at the Metro station
  
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• Why there will be NO referendum over the £600m North of the Tyne devolution deal

  19-01-2018 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The leader of Newcastle City Council, Nick Forbes, has revealed Sajid Javid wants more powers to come to North East as soon as this summer
  
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• Mo Diame urges Newcastle United to defy the odds at the Etihad Stadium

  19-01-2018 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Mo Diame challenges Newcastle United team-mates to shock the football world by beating Manchester City
  
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• 'Mass closures' of ATM machines could leave many without cash, consumer group warns

  19-01-2018 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Which? says rural communities like Northumberland could be left behind if the number of cashpoint machines is cut
  
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