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• Ben Dawson hails Newcastle United Under-23s after superb Wear-Tyne derby win

  07-03-2018 23:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Magpies book place in last four after dramatic penalty shoot-out against Sunderland on Wearside
  
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• Guests evacuated after fire broke out at Newcastle hotel near St James' Park

  07-03-2018 23:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  People were evacuated from The Sandman Signature Hotel and Shark Bar because of a fire at the hotel
  
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• Sunderland U23 2-2 Newcastle Utd U23 AET (NUFC win 11-10 on pens): Black Cats slip up at the last

  07-03-2018 23:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Sunderland lost on penalties as Newcastle United earned the right to face Porto in the semi-finals of the Premier League International Cup
  
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• Sunderland U23s 2-2 Newcastle United U23s: Magpies win dramatic penalty shoot-out

  07-03-2018 23:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Toon book semi-final with FC Porto after dramatic night at the Stadium of Light in Premier League International Cup
  
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• Sunderland 2-2 Newcastle United: Magpies win dramatic penalty shoot-out

  07-03-2018 23:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Toon book semi-final with FC Porto after dramatic night at the Stadium of Light in Premier League International Cup
  
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• BAE quits as Great Exhibition of the North sponsor

  07-03-2018 22:38 via bbc.co.uk
  BAE pulls out of its sponsorship of the 11-week festival in Newcastle and Gateshead.
  
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• Surgeon felt 'on his own' after death of two-day-old baby at Newcastle hospital

  07-03-2018 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Paul Mitchelhill died at the Great North Children's Hospital in Newcastle following surgery in October 2013
  
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• Newcastle leader Nick Forbes preparing for 'worst case scenario' in wake of Brexit

  07-03-2018 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Councillor Nick Forbes said he is 'seriously worried' about how the council will respond to a hard Brexit
  
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• Calls for National Crime Agency to reinvestigate suspicious deaths in wake of Russian poisoning

  07-03-2018 21:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Stephen Curtis, who died in a helicopter crash, was named as one of the people whose deaths may be linked to Russian state
  
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• BAE Systems will no longer sponsor Great Exhibition of the North

  07-03-2018 21:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Singer Nadine Shah pulled out of the cultural event in protest over the weapon's manufacturer's sponsorship
  
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• DNA from alleged murder victim was in Marvel pants of accused and on gun and lightsaber, court told

  07-03-2018 20:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  William McFall and Stephen Unwin deny raping and murdering Killingworth mum Quyen Ngoc Nguyen in Houghton-le-Spring
  
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• An army of helpers and a funeral: How generous neighbours came to the aid of a grieving son

  07-03-2018 19:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Carl McCullagh was amazed when Blackhill residents came out in force to shovel snow so his dad's funeral could go ahead
  
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• Plea to stay away from A&E as hospitals recover from disruption caused by Beast from the East

  07-03-2018 19:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  NHS bosses are asking members of the public to do their bit to keep A&E going after the Beast from the East
  
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• Tyne Theatre Productions are giving a steampunk flavour to Sondheim's Into The Woods

  07-03-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The show is being performed to raise money for the restoration of Newcastle's Grade I-listed Victorian theatre
  
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• It's the subject no-one wants to talk about - but this Newcastle mum is opening up to help others

  07-03-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Artist Adinda van ‘t Klooster wants to get rid of the taboos of stillbirth following her own experience and help others
  
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• Airport drug smugglers and a Facebook conman: 17 North East criminals locked up in February 2018

  07-03-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A gallery of amount North East offenders who have been convicted and jailed at courts around our region throughout February 2018
  
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• Original Geordie Shore cast member set for shock return as new series heads to Australia

  07-03-2018 18:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The reality TV star was one of the original eight cast members of Geordie Shore when it launched in 2011 and they are said to be back in the fold
  
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• Josh Kelly and Lewis Ritson both given big stages to shine on ahead of June Newcastle bill

  07-03-2018 18:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Lewis Ritson will defend his title against Scotty Cardle on March 24 and then it's Josh Kelly's turn a week later on Anthony Joshua's undercard
  
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• Is hope gone for Sunderland? Where the points to avoid relegation could come from

  07-03-2018 18:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Craig Johns takes a detailed look at Sunderland's final ten fixtures to see where Chris Coleman's side can pick up the points to secure safety
  
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• James Bay to play Newcastle date on UK tour - how to get pre-sale tickets

  07-03-2018 18:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Brit winner James will follow up hit debut Chaos & the Calm with Electric Light and a UK tour which will include a show in Newcastle
  
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• North East MP slams visit by Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia as 'shameful'

  07-03-2018 17:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Durham MP Laura Pidcock is among those criticising the red carpet treatment given to the Saudi heir
  
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• Newcastle NHS trust announces replacement for sacked chief executive Sir Leonard Fenwick

  07-03-2018 17:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dame Jackie Daniel, who led the turnaround at scandal-hit Morecambe Bay hospitals trust, is to take over as the trust’s new boss
  
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• Revitalised Newcastle forward Adam Armstrong nominated for two monthly awards

  07-03-2018 17:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Armstrong has been on fire on loan at Blackburn Rovers and his efforts in February have earned deserved recognition
  
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• Sunderland u23s 2-2 Newcastle u23s RECAP - Magpies win mammoth penalty shootout

  07-03-2018 17:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Live updates from the Stadium of Light as the two sides face off in the 'mini' Wear-Tyne derby
  
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• Sunderland u23s 1-1 Newcastle u23s LIVE - Lynden Gooch cancels out Good opener

  07-03-2018 17:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Live updates from the Stadium of Light as the two sides face off in the 'mini' Wear-Tyne derby
  
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• Durham city development will provide hub for region’s professional services firms

  07-03-2018 17:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ambitious plans for the Aykley Heads site will create a place for professionals to network and meet, says industry expert Mike Smith
  
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• Wor Flags group back for Southampton game after 'constructive talks' with club

  07-03-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United fans group Wor Flags have plans for a big display before the most important match of the season on Saturday
  
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• Why some people are worried the North East could soon be trailing in Yorkshire's wake

  07-03-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Yorkshire's push for a devolution deal has reminded some that the North East is divided on sharing new powers
  
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• Man's death in Newcastle Travelodge hotel not thought to be suspicious

  07-03-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police vans were parked outside the Travelodge near Newcastle's Quayside on Wednesday as officers carried out an investigation into a man's death
  
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• Decision due at last over Sunderland's planned new courts

  07-03-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The land has been bought and plans drawn up, but the scheme as stuck in limbo for eight years  
  
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• Michael Ledger to seal Sunderland exit as return to Norway nears completion

  07-03-2018 16:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Michael Ledger came through the Sundereland academy but is yet to make a first team appearance and will leave for Norway
  
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• Tickets for Elvis Costello in Newcastle - don't miss out on A Night To Remember

  07-03-2018 16:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Find out how to get tickets to see the music icon when he arrives to celebrate his 40-year anniversary
  
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• When are Plate Day and Ladies Day at Newcastle Racecourse this year?

  07-03-2018 16:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  They are both huge social occasions in the North East and Plate Day and Ladies Day will attract plenty of people to Newcastle Racecourse this year
  
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• Newcastle United marked as favourites to sign former Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas

  07-03-2018 16:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Rafa Benitez signed Martin Dubravka on loan this January but is thought to still be looking for a goalkeeper
  
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• Carillion bosses more interested in pay than company survival, investors say

  07-03-2018 16:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  MPs told that Carillion executives ignored warnings from shareholders and other investors
  
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• Seven Stories boss Kate Edwards on the challenges and influences of her working life

  07-03-2018 16:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The head of the national centre for the children's book in Newcastle is the latest person to take part in our Business Interview
  
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• Travelling Gateshead beekeeper celebrates sweet success

  07-03-2018 16:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Mark Chambers has nearly five million bees, including a secret bee colony in Newcastle which he rents out to local farms
  
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• Cold weather payments totalling £50m handed out after Beast from the East hit

  07-03-2018 16:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Nearly two million people were eligible for the money - including dozens of North East postcodes
  
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• The Botanist offers free Mother's Day cocktail and gifts to all dining mums

  07-03-2018 15:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle's The Botanist has free gin and chocolates for mums on Sunday - plus Molton Brown goodie bags for first 30 diners
  
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• Newcastle bar giving away a free slice of cake with every drink bought on Mother's Day

  07-03-2018 15:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Mother's Day is this Sunday and if your mam is a big fan of cake there's a Newcastle bar she'll definitely want to visit
  
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• Sunderland boss Chris Coleman is left clutching at straws as clock ticks towards relegation

  07-03-2018 15:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sunderland are heading for the drop with no sign that they can halt their slide into League One as they prepare for the final ten games of the season
  
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• New Look shutting 60 stores across the country including six in the North East

  07-03-2018 15:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Up to 980 jobs around the country are at risk as fashion retailer admits it is facing a 'difficult' business environment
  
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• Why Mitro's goal rush won't bother Rafa: It's the weakest link theory powering NUFC's survival bid

  07-03-2018 15:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Newcastle United manager Rafa Benitez has a distinct way of trying to keep the club in the Premier League
  
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• You Watt? Referee sends off non-league player after mistaking his name for dissent

  07-03-2018 14:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  While football is taken serious by many passionate fans, every now and then there are light-hearted moments that we can't help but laugh at
  
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• Pokémon Go day in Gateshead, Blyth beach clean, International Women's Day march and more!

  07-03-2018 14:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Community events in Gateshead, Newcastle, North Shields and Gateshead
  
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• The figures that bear out the warnings from nurses on the NHS frontline as many go to work ill

  07-03-2018 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A new NHS staff survey reveals the pressures facing consultants and nurses at short-staffed hospitals across the country
  
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• Discount store selling a massive bucket of apple sauce for just £2

  07-03-2018 13:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It's a store that's attracting plenty of attention for its crazy bargain deals and if you're a fan of apple sauce you might want to head there
  
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• The Asian tapas restaurant just over the Swing Bridge in Gateshead that’s out of this world

  07-03-2018 13:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Just a short stroll over the Swing Bridge in Gateshead is a restaurant like no other, serving modern tapas and world food with an Asian twist
  
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• Durham's Atom Bank raises £149m to support further growth

  07-03-2018 13:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Big investors have backed the bank, which employs more than 300 people from its Durham headquarters
  
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• Quayside police incident LIVE: Updates as large police presence can be seen near Travelodge

  07-03-2018 13:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A large police presence can be seen near the Travelodge on the Newcastle quayside on Wednesday afternoon
  
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