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• Alleged killer denies he is a 'greedy, calculating, callous murderer' or a 'psychopathic fantasist'

  15-03-2018 20:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Stephen Unwin refuted claims he alone was responsible for the 'hideous acts' which killed a Killingworth mum found in a burning car
  
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• Why is there a Shakespeare mural on a wall in Heaton, Newcastle?

  15-03-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Street names with Shakespearean names abound in Newcastle and the archives are full of past efforts to honour the playwright
  
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• Welcome to Northumberland - 'very empty, with big skies and landscapes and superb wildlife'

  15-03-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumberland has once again won the strongest category in the BBC Countryfile Magazine Awards 2018
  
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• Two years of Rafa: Classy Benitez and McClaren's long goodbye - recalling the crazy week he arrived

  15-03-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Our Newcastle United reporters recount the the lost week when Rafa Benitez was appointed and Steve McClaren was sacked
  
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• Sunderland's fightback will not go anywhere without the support of their fans

  15-03-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Black Cats' announcement of cut-price season tickets is essential - the club cannot rebuild without the support of its fans
  
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• Parvovirus warning as adorable Newcastle puppy fights back from brink of death

  15-03-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Nala, the ten-week-old golden retriever, was struck down with parvovirus and now vets are warning pet owners to vaccinate their dogs
  
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• North East boxing trio ready to smash their way to Commonwealth Games Gold

  15-03-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Calum French, Luke and Pat McCormack are determined to bring home the top prizes from Australia in April
  
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• Meet the talented footballer who suffers from a rare chromosome defect - but is defying the odds

  15-03-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ryan Anstey, 21, has been picked to represent the UK in the World Special Olympics in Abu Dhabi
  
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• Jury retires to consider verdict in Walker attempted murder trial

  15-03-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Steven Clark is accused of bludgeoning Lee Bone with a hammer before setting his home alight as he lay 'gravely' injured
  
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• Jump around! Huge space themed inflatable park Inflataspace opens in Newcastle

  15-03-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Inflataspace, the UK's largest inflatable adventure park has opened in Newcastle and features Europe's largest indoor zip line
  
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• Deadly dog disease Alabama Rot in North East - symptoms to look out for

  15-03-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Confirmed cases of deadly dog disease Alabama Rot have been found in County Durham - here's what dog owners need to know
  
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• NHS accused of fuelling rise in opioid addiction

  15-03-2018 18:15 via bbc.co.uk
  GPs prescribed nearly 24 million potentially addictive painkillers, equivalent to 2,700 an hour.
  
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• Sunderland's fortunes will turn, says Chris Coleman as club launches season card renewal campaign

  15-03-2018 17:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Sunderland's fortunes have been in decline for years but Chris Coleman believes the Black Cats will turn the corner and start to rise again
  
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• 'We need to be positive' - Gateshead are gunning for some first leg goals in Wembley bid

  15-03-2018 17:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gateshead manager Steve Watson insists his side will be positive ahead of their FA Trophy semi-final first-leg against Bromley
  
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• Everything you need to know about 'Road to 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia' Panini collection

  15-03-2018 17:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The album and stickers will be available from March 22
  
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• Newcastle hosts Noveltea tasting sessions as John Lewis showcases its gin brand of the month

  15-03-2018 17:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Find out the dates of John Lewis taster sessions for a sample of the North East-created alcoholic tea tipple
  
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• Durham University to sell £1.5m in fossil fuel shares in bid to go green

  15-03-2018 17:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Durham Students' Union put forward the proposal, which was approved by 80% of respondents
  
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• Elf for Christmas to be sold in Australia and other countries following major new deal

  15-03-2018 17:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sarah Greenwell will now see her rosy cheeked toys sold in Australia, New Zealand and South Africa
  
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• Dashcam catches Newcastle van driver mounting pavement to get round traffic at red light

  15-03-2018 17:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dashcam footage captured the moment a van drove on the pavement on Byker Bank, Ouseburn, after blocking the road
  
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• The Voice UK hosting open mic sessions in Newcastle to find for acts for next series

  15-03-2018 17:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The new series of The Voice UK is still on ITV but the show is already looking for contestants for 2019 and is bringing its search to Newcastle
  
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• See what happened when Prince William met Newcastle schoolchildren at royal engagement

  15-03-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Representatives from St Cuthbert's Catholic High School asked the royals about weddings and football
  
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• 'Dubravka and Kenedy prove the scouting team is working well' - Rafa praises NUFC's recruitment

  15-03-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United signed Kenedy and Martin Dubravka on loan in January - and both have been successes so far
  
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• Newcastle goalkeeper Martin Dubravka facing 11,600 mile round trip to play in meaningless tournament

  15-03-2018 16:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Newcastle United left sweating on goalkeeper ahead of long journey to the Far East for King's Cup
  
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• Why Jamaal Lascelles and Shelvey's England omission benefits NUFC - even if they deserve call ups

  15-03-2018 16:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Newcastle United duo Jamaal Lascelles and Jonjo Shelvey have both been overlooked for Gareth Southgate's England squad
  
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• Bigg Market loo entrepreneur reveals high hopes for Newcastle's quirkiest cafe bar

  15-03-2018 16:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Steve Blair hopes to get the go-ahead to transform the famous public conveniences into a brilliant bar and cafe
  
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• Brexit is 'playing into Russia's hands' says North East Labour MP

  15-03-2018 16:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  MP Phil Wilson says leaving the European Union is exactly what Vladimir Putin wants us to do
  
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• 'Absolute disgrace' - Newcastle fans react as Lascelles and Shelvey are overlooked by England

  15-03-2018 16:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Magpies pair missed out on Gareth Southgate's latest England squad - much to the dismay of United fans
  
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• Development partner found for £140m business park in County Durham

  15-03-2018 15:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Richardson Barberry has been revealed at the Mipim event in Cannes as the developer for the business park expansion
  
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• Car insurance app company honcho swaps Newcastle for Durham in growth bid

  15-03-2018 15:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  New jobs will also be created at honcho as part of its move to Aykley Heads in Durham, ahead of the app's official launch
  
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• Netball player returns after life-changing surgery

  15-03-2018 15:39 via bbc.co.uk
  Three months after undergoing surgery for scoliosis, netball player Emily has returned to the court.
  
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• Sunderland loan duo named in latest England U21 squad ahead of European Championship qualifier

  15-03-2018 15:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ovie Ejaria and Jake Clarke-Salter have been included in the Young Lions squad for this month's friendly against Romania and qualifier against Ukraine
  
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• Walkers launches six new crisp flavours to celebrate its 70th birthday

  15-03-2018 15:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  There is a flavour to represent a dish from the past six decades as Walkers launches six new varieties of crisps to celebrate its 70th birthday
  
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• Two North East firms heading to China as part of a scale-up programme to help them grow

  15-03-2018 15:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Power Roll and StudyAtlas have won places on the Forge accelerator programme won by one of China's top business support groups
  
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• Hairdresser walks free from court after sexually assaulting woman in his Newcastle salon

  15-03-2018 14:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Craig Preston used conditioner to massage the victim's shoulders and pulled her top off to expose and then massage her breasts
  
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• Work to build new Aldi and drive-thru Costa near Holystone roundabout on schedule

  15-03-2018 14:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The new shopping hub is being built next to the A19 junction in North Tyneside, behind the Toby Carvery restaurant
  
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• Islam Slimani named in Newcastle United's squad for training camp in Spain

  15-03-2018 14:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Magpies striker yet to kick a ball for club he joined on loan in January and will work on fitness in Costa Blanca resort
  
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• Knife-wielding thieves wearing ski masks steal cash from Washington supermarket

  15-03-2018 14:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police are looking for two men who threatened staff with a knife and made off with cash from the Co-op store
  
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• Who is Adam Wilson? The Newcastle United youngster called up to England U18s squad

  15-03-2018 14:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Adam Wilson has impressed this season and U18 England coach Neil Dewsnip has rewarded him with a call up
  
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• Here come the girls! Lorraine Crosby gets set for hits filled divas show

  15-03-2018 14:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Songs from the likes of Cilla Black, Shirley Bassey and Dusty Springfield will be on stage when Lorraine teams up with Jayne Mackenzie
  
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• DTH van der Merwe: Glasgow Warriors welcome back record try-scorer

  15-03-2018 14:09 via bbc.co.uk
  Canada wing DTH van der Merwe is back at Glasgow Warriors after cutting short his spell at Newcastle Falcons.
  
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• Yedlin reveals how Rafa Benitez is going the extra mile on training pitch to aid NUFC's survival bid

  15-03-2018 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Newcastle United are 13th in the Premier League and five points clear of the drop zone heading into the final eight games
  
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• Whitley Bay dad Ivan Hollingsworth wins Pride of North East award for tireless fundraising

  15-03-2018 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 42-year-old has carried out a series of tough challenges in honour of his son and has raised more than half a million pounds
  
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• Sunderland forward Joel Asoro in Sweden Under-21 squad despite knee and ankle problems

  15-03-2018 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Joel Asoro is in Sweden's under-21 squad despite struggling to play 90 minutes for the Black Cats since being injured against Middlesbrough
  
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• His brothers are World Cup winners, now Tommy Charlton is aiming for his first England cap

  15-03-2018 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Younger sibling of England's 1966 World Cup winning brothers Bobby and Jack says he wants to make them proud
  
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• North East braced for THREE days of snow and ice as Met Office issues fresh warning

  15-03-2018 13:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Forecasters have issued weather warnings for the entire weekend, which could affect transport and power
  
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• Sunderland youngster Elliot Embleton in esteemed company with England Under-19 call-up

  15-03-2018 13:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Durham-born midfielder Elliot Embleton has been called into England's under-19 squad for the European Championships elite round qualifiers
  
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• Don't Tell The Bride coming to Newcastle to cast couples for new series

  15-03-2018 13:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  There have been a few Geordie couples on the show and Don't Tell The Bride is hoping to find a few more when it comes to Newcastle
  
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• How a canary and a Newcastle United director helped save Sunderland from financial peril

  15-03-2018 13:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Financial issues aren't a new phenomenon for Sunderland - but way back in the club's history they needed some novel fundraising
  
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• Northumberland National Park bags national title in the Countryfile awards

  15-03-2018 13:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Find out why we won the 2018 National Park of the Year title - while High Force beauty spot has reason to celebrate woo
  
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• New IT jobs set to be created as Waterstons moves to Aykley Heads business park zone

  15-03-2018 12:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Waterstons is also looking into expanding overseas, potentially into the Asia Pacific region
  
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