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• Theresa May to visit Newcastle and urge the country to unite around Brexit

  28-03-2018 23:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  With a year to go until Brexit takes place, Mrs May will visit the North East as part of a tour of the UK
  
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• Sunderland Ladies 1-1 Everton Ladies

  28-03-2018 23:16 via bbc.co.uk
  Sunderland Ladies and Everton Ladies share a draw in a relatively even game in Women's Super League One.
  
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• George Honeymoon feeling refreshed after break and hoping to play key role in Sunderland's safety

  28-03-2018 20:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  George Honeyman has played more games than any other Sunderland player this season and believes the fortnight break is just what they needed
  
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• Duncan Watmore in high spirits as he promises to be back better than ever for Sunderland

  28-03-2018 20:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Duncan Watmore suffered a second cruciate knee ligament injury last year but his recovery is going well, leaving him feeling enthusiastic
  
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• Newcastle United have accepted an FA charge over their under-18 kits

  28-03-2018 19:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United have accepted an FA charge under rules that were used to charge Pep Guardiola
  
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• Funshack Newcastle opens its doors - the lowdown on one of Europe's largest indoor playgrounds

  28-03-2018 19:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The region's biggest indoor soft play and one of the largest in Europe, Funshack Newcastle is now open right on cue for Easter
  
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• The story of how Unwin and McFall both killed pensioners and started a twisted friendship in prison

  28-03-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  How brutal killers William McFall and Stephen Unwin committed virtually identical murders before they had met behind bars
  
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• Outrage after pub offers 'Byker-themed' afternoon tea with spaghetti hoops and turkey dinosaurs

  28-03-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Brandling Villa pub in south Gosforth has caused a row over its Byker Afternoon Tea, but pub bosses say it was never meant to be a class divide
  
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• Newcastle United manager Rafa Benitez delighted at the way his side bounced back from losing run

  28-03-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Newcastle United went on a nine game winless run but Rafa Benitez always believe in his side to find their form
  
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• M&S confirms closing date for its store in Durham city centre

  28-03-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The high street retailer announced it would be shutting the Silver Street store earlier this year
  
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• Brilliant video shows bottlenose dolphins swimming up close with lucky boat tour

  28-03-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Farne Islands boat tour leader Andrew Douglas shared the clip of the dolphins coming to play in the North Sea
  
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• A WWI early warning system and art censorship fed into the latest exhibitions at BALTIC

  28-03-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Serena Korda and Jasmina Cibic take out two galleries at Baltic with installations featuring sound, film and ceramics
  
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• Niall Quinn speaks! Insists he won't be returning to Sunderland, but hopes club turn it around

  28-03-2018 18:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Niall Quinn was earlier this week linked with a takeover at Sunderland but he has now officially denied those reports
  
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• Newcastle businessman teams up with former Cabinet Minister to push social mobility

  28-03-2018 18:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  David Harrison of True Potential is working with Justine Greening on pushing businesses to adopt a "Social Mobility Pledge"
  
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• Grainger Games closes 21 stores and shuts down website as financial crisis worsens

  28-03-2018 18:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Four North East stores are understood to have closed after the company revealed its credit limits are being cut
  
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• 750 Newcastle jobs safe as British Airways keeps call centre in-house

  28-03-2018 18:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  There had been fears the call centre operations in Newcastle and Manchester would be outsourced to Capita
  
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• Sean Robinson: Newcastle Falcons lock signs new two-year contract extension

  28-03-2018 18:18 via bbc.co.uk
  Newcastle Falcons lock Sean Robinson signs a new two-year contract extension with the Premiership club.
  
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• First-class trips to France and £58 wine: The Arch report bosses didn't want you to know about

  28-03-2018 18:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  One councillor said the report, which raises concerns about corporate hospitality spending in Northumberland, makes 'grim reading'
  
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• NASA, the NBA.. and Newcastle United: Inside the high tech data firm helping NUFC get an 'edge' on fitness

  28-03-2018 18:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United have partnered with data science firm Orreco - and here's how it is paying dividends
  
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• How to spot the Facebook scams conning people out of £87,000 a day

  28-03-2018 18:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Advice on how to avoid being tricked by the ploys aimed at users on the social networking site
  
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• Looking for some ideas for Easter? Whitehouse Farm has it covered and there's 20% off tickets

  28-03-2018 17:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  There’s a packed programme of hands-on activities all day long, including magic shows, Easter games with prizes and giveaways plus Easter crafts
  
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• Easter opening times at Tesco, Asda, Morrisons, Aldi, Sainsbury's stores around Newcastle

  28-03-2018 17:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  To help out with your supermarket shopping plans over the Easter Bank Holiday, here are opening times for Asda, Tesco, Morrisons, Sainsbury's and more across the North East
  
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• Meet the pie club tackling isolation

  28-03-2018 17:27 via bbc.co.uk
  A new project has started in Newcastle to bring men together through cooking.
  
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• Get out and about and explore the region with a Network One travel ticket

  28-03-2018 17:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It's never been easier to travel around the North East thanks to Network One travel tickets which can be used on various different modes of transport
  
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• Judge orders protesters at site of opencast coal mine near Consett to leave

  28-03-2018 17:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Banks Group plans to open a mine in Dipton, near Consett, and extract 500,000 tonnes of coal - but not everyone is happy
  
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• Tributes paid to former Newcastle United defender and Sir Bobby Robson's coach Bobby Ferguson

  28-03-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Bobby Ferguson played for Newcastle United before enjoying a successful spell with Sir Bobby Robson as a coach at Ipswich Town
  
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• Traidcraft's Robin Roth: his biggest mistake, his plans for the future and how he found his passion

  28-03-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Traidcraft chief executive is the latest person to take part in the Business Interview
  
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• Sneaky John Lewis worker stole £14,000 of fragrances from Newcastle department store

  28-03-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sophie Easten, from Newburn, pocketed the expensive Creed aftershaves and perfumes and sold them on from her eBay account
  
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• De La Rue workers bring the fight to save their jobs to Westminster

  28-03-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gateshead workers, MPs and union leaders insist passport production must stay in the UK
  
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• Shop to sell a magnum of prosecco for just £10.99 for Easter weekend only

  28-03-2018 16:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The bargain store is selling a magnum of prosecco for just over £10 but get in quick as its available for Easter weekend only
  
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• CCTV appeal after burglar steals handbag and mobile phone from Sunderland home

  28-03-2018 16:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police believe the man in the images was in the area at the time and could help with their investigation
  
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• Why The Jungle Book minus Disney songs or vegetation is still an entertaining show

  28-03-2018 16:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The latest touring version of Rudyard Kipling's famous creation is at the Theatre Royal and family-friendly fare for Easter
  
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• Alnwick Castle reopens with Easter activities - check out these top 10 top attractions

  28-03-2018 16:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumberland visitor favourite launches a magical new season featuring Harry Potter, alchemists, dragons and jesters
  
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• TUI to launch new services from Newcastle to Majorca, Corfu and add an extra flight to Naples

  28-03-2018 16:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  TUI says it is giving Mediterranean-bound passengers more options to seek out the sun from Newcastle
  
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• Watch Scarlett Moffatt tease Saturday Night Takeaway's return in new trailer

  28-03-2018 16:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ant McPartlin does not feature in the trailer as Declan Donnelly will present the show by himself on its return this week
  
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• 27 glamorous Newcastle nightlife photos from bars including Revolution, Tiger Tiger, Harry's and more

  28-03-2018 15:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Take a look at our glamorous gallery of Newcastle nightlife including Bijoux, Jalou and many more
  
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• Woman who has volunteered at Durham Cathedral for three decades receives MBE

  28-03-2018 15:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Joyce Taylor, 87, received the award in recognition of her services to the cathedral
  
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• The best places to go for fish and chips in and around Newcastle

  28-03-2018 15:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Always a popular choice over Easter, here's our round-up of brilliant places in and around Newcastle to get fish and chips
  
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• War medal, wedding ring and lock of child's hair stolen during burglary in Houghton-le-Spring

  28-03-2018 15:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jewellery was stolen from a home in Houghton-le-Spring and police are appealing for help to reunite the items with their owner
  
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• Northumberland County Council-owned Arch 'spent thousands on foreign trips'

  28-03-2018 15:38 via bbc.co.uk
  Northumberland County Council-owned Arch flew a taxi driver to France to ferry delegates around.
  
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• Gender equality in the workplace is vital for businesses in the future

  28-03-2018 15:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Accenture's Managing Director Mark Larsen talks about gender quality and why we need to nurture the talent of the future
  
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• Newcastle city centre hotel set for transformation - creating 300 jobs

  28-03-2018 15:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gainford Group plans to turn former Premier Inn into the city's most luxurious hotel, complete with a rooftop bar and restaurant
  
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• Is the Metrocentre open on Easter Sunday? Opening times for Gateshead shopping centre

  28-03-2018 15:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Home to plenty of shops as well as restaurants and the Odeon cinema, intu Metrocentre is bound to be busy over Easter bank holiday weekend
  
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• Hundreds of North East schools sent 'malicious' email threatening of an attack

  28-03-2018 15:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Counter terrorism police are investigating the threat, which Northumbria Police has said is being treated as a hoax.
  
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• When are B&Q, Homebase and Wickes open over Easter weekend?

  28-03-2018 15:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  If you fancy putting some furniture together or fixing something you’ve been putting off for ages here’s all you need to know
  
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• Where to see bluebells in Newcastle, Northumberland, Durham & Gateshead

  28-03-2018 15:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Get out and enjoy these North East walks, woods and beauty spots where bluebells grow
  
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• This Easter weekend could be one of the coldest in a decade in the North East

  28-03-2018 14:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Met Office forecasts indicate this could be the coldest Easter since 2013, but that is partly explained by when this year's bank holiday falls
  
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• Joel Asoro suffers suspected concussion on international duty - expected to miss key Easter games

  28-03-2018 14:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Sunderland have suffered an injury blow during the international break with Joel Asoro suffering a serious head injury while with Sweden U21s
  
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• The Stranglers at O2 Academy Newcastle - what's in store for fans at the gig?

  28-03-2018 14:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Stranglers bring their Definitive Tour to the O2 Academy Newcastle and we chat to Baz Warne about what to expect from the show
  
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• Aidan Martin to release tearjerking X Factor audition song Punchline as his debut single

  28-03-2018 14:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It's had millions of views on Youtube and now Aidan will release self-penned track Punchline as a single after it wowed the X Factor judges
  
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