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• Chris Coleman says staying up would be a success as Sunderland's ambitions continue to drop

  29-03-2018 23:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It seems ridiculous for such a proud club as the Black Cats to stay, but not being in League One next season would be cause for celebration
  
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• Brampton railway line blocked by crashed car

  29-03-2018 23:25 via bbc.co.uk
  The car landed upside down on the Newcastle to Carlisle line at Brampton, Cumbria.
  
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• Sunderland charity £450,000 fraud trio jailed

  29-03-2018 20:48 via bbc.co.uk
  Police said Joanne Mounter, Paula Bolan and Kym Norman had "abused their position of trust".
  
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• Tributes paid to Archie Sibeko - the equal rights activist who swapped South Africa for Tynemouth

  29-03-2018 20:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Archie Sibeko, also known as Zola Zembe, who once shared a cell with Nelson Mandela has died aged 90
  
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• Shock after alleged rape of teenage girl in Nuns Moor park in Newcastle

  29-03-2018 20:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A 25-year-old man has been arrested after a teenage girl was allegedly raped in the Fenham park on Wednesday night
  
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• Slimani's back and more fresh faces from the Academy: Six things we spotted as Newcastle hit the training ground

  29-03-2018 19:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Islam Slimani returned, there were fresh faces involved with the group and Rob Elliot is back - what we spotted in training
  
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• Sting's The Last Ship to have outdoor performance in Newcastle - here's how to get tickets to spectacular

  29-03-2018 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Surprise news will see shipyard musical play out on banks of Tyne in May - with Sting in attendance
  
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• Thirty Seconds To Mars to play Newcastle's newest music festival this May

  29-03-2018 19:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Find out here how to get tickets to see US award-winners at the This Is Tomorrow festival
  
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• Former chairman of development company Arch hits back over lavish spending allegations

  29-03-2018 19:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Coun Dave Ledger has denied claims in a report about corporate hospitality spending in Northumberland
  
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• Take a tour of Durham's new Hotel Indigo and Marco Pierre White restaurant

  29-03-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Old Shire Hall on Old Elvet has under gone a £15m transformation - and the rooms capture the history of Durham City
  
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• Metro worker who died working on overhead cables was involved in previous accident on the lines

  29-03-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A jury found that John Bell was accidentally killed after being electrocuted while carrying out maintenance work in the Metro lines in July 2014
  
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• McFall and Unwin detective: 'When these two got together something bad was going to happen'

  29-03-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  William McFall and Stephen Unwin were both found guilty of murdering mum-of-two Quyen Ngoc Nguyen at Newcastle Crown Court
  
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• Jamaal Lascelles lauds Jonjo Shelvey: 'He's up there with the Premier League's best midfielders'

  29-03-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United captain Jamaal Lascelles and midfielder Jonjo Shelvey were overlooked for the England squad earlier this month
  
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• Day-by-day Easter weekend weather forecast for Newcastle, according to the Met Office

  29-03-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Met Office predict more wintry weather coming our way for the Bank Holiday weekend but Newcastle won't be as badly hit as others
  
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• Lambing season is under way! See the adorable baby lambs born at this County Durham farm

  29-03-2018 18:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Hall Hill Farm, near Lanchester, held its popular Lambing Live event which gives people the chance to see lambs being born
  
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• Newcastle United goal heroes - can you the name who has more Premier League goals for Magpies?

  29-03-2018 18:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We all know Alan Shearer leads the way, but who has scored the most PL goals for NUFC between these pairs of players?
  
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• Car crashes into Asda supermarket window for second time in six months

  29-03-2018 18:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police and firefighters taped off the area after the Ford Fiesta crashed into the supermarket windows on Thursday afternoon
  
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• Grainger Games gaming store to close all 67 stores

  29-03-2018 18:39 via bbc.co.uk
  About 390 jobs have been lost as the Newcastle-based chain has gone into administration.
  
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• Ukrainian international event concierge service set up base in Newcastle

  29-03-2018 18:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  'Cyber concierges' Poptop say they can provide everything to make events go swimmingly
  
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• Know a song that sums up the North? Here's how to contribute to The North in 100 Songs

  29-03-2018 18:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  As part of its contribution to the Great Exhibition of the North, Sage Gateshead will host The Great Northern Songbook  
  
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• European Challenge Cup: Newcastle Falcons v Brive

  29-03-2018 18:18 via bbc.co.uk
  Team news as Newcastle host Brive in Friday's European Challenge Cup quarter-final at Kingston Park (20:00 BST).
  
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• Fish flinging and blue passports: Brexit Britain is a land of metaphors (and they're all rubbish)

  29-03-2018 18:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Journal business editor Graeme Whitfield on the need for hard thinking as we approach our exit from the EU
  
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• Matt Ritchie hands Newcastle vital fitness boost ahead of Huddersfield clash

  29-03-2018 17:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  The Scotland winger withdrew from international duty on Monday with a minor groin problem
  
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• Gateshead design agency Blue Kangaroo singled out as one of the country's top exporters

  29-03-2018 17:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The firm is one of four UK firms to receive a 'Bofta' from the Department of International Trade
  
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• Sunderland captain John O'Shea rubbishes talk of summer retirement

  29-03-2018 17:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Black Cats defender John O'Shea says he plans to play on next season, despite being out of contract at the Stadium of Light
  
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• Free entertainment and family fun at the Festival of Ingenuity, Darlington

  29-03-2018 17:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Control a miniature sub-sea robot, find out how big engines are built ... and much, much more
  
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• Ringtons tea and biscuits delivered to your desk? A drop off service could be on its way

  29-03-2018 17:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 111-year-old Newcastle firm said it is adapting its traditional doorstep delivery service for a modern audience
  
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• Theresa May says the North East will 'not be left behind' after Brexit as she visits the region

  29-03-2018 17:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Prime Minister visited a parent and toddler group in Heddon-on-the-Wall, Northumberland, during a one-day tour of the UK
  
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• Why Islam Slimani must prove himself to Rafa Benitez before he will earn his chance for Newcastle

  29-03-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Newcastle United signed Islam Slimani on deadline day in January but he is yet to make an appearance for the Magpies
  
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• Homes WILL be built near Newcastle Airport despite warnings 'noise will be heard everywhere'

  29-03-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle City Council planners approved plans to build 455 homes at Hazlerigg despite objections from Newcastle International Airport
  
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• Derby County's football has been better than results suggest, Sunderland are warned

  29-03-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Derby Telegraph football editor Steve Nicholson has warned the Black Cats recent results from Friday's opponents have been deceptive
  
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• Chris Coleman to seek talks with Ellis Short if Sunderland's ownership remains unchanged

  29-03-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sunderland boss Chris Coleman says he will need to talk to Ellis Short this summer if there is no prospect of new ownership on Wearside
  
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• Everything is Black and White Podcast: A Newcastle United relegation special

  29-03-2018 16:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Lee Ryder, Mark Douglas and Chris Waugh join Andrew Musgrove to discuss all things Newcastle United
  
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• Newcastle United reveals gender pay gap with and without Rafa Benitez and his Premier League stars

  29-03-2018 16:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  An NUFC gender pay gap report reveals there is a massive 83% difference between men and women if you include Rafa Benitez and his players
  
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• Rafa Benitez wants a new number ten but who has he tried in that role so far at Newcastle United?

  29-03-2018 16:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Rafa Benitez is making plans for the summer transfer window including a new number ten on his shopping list
  
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• Hatem Ben Arfa set to leave PSG - with one Premier League club already interested

  29-03-2018 16:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Former Newcastle United winger eager to confirm next career move after announcing Paris exit
  
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• May visits parent and toddler group

  29-03-2018 16:06 via bbc.co.uk
  The PM promises to make Brexit a "success" - but Tony Blair says "it's not too late" to stop it.
  
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• Newcastle bar offers Good Friday discount on fish dishes - find out how to make a saving

  29-03-2018 15:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Check out the fishy deal which offers 25% off everything from fish and chips to chilli squid
  
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• Derby County v Sunderland

  29-03-2018 15:46 via bbc.co.uk
  Preview followed by live coverage of Friday's Championship game between Derby County and Sunderland.
  
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• Rafa Benitez vs David Wagner: Why an intriguing tactical battle lies in wait this weekend

  29-03-2018 15:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United boss Rafa Benitez could get the last laugh after being criticised about tactics this season
  
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• More than 2,600 jobs in jeopardy as Bargain Booze owner prepares for administration

  29-03-2018 15:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Conviviality has more than 1,000 stores and franchises across the UK operating as Bargain Booze, Select Convenience and Wine Rack
  
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• Metro worker John Bell's overhead line death 'accidental'

  29-03-2018 15:34 via bbc.co.uk
  Forensic evidence showed Mr Bell suffered burns to his hands consistent with him gripping live cables.
  
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• 'Game over': Grainger Games closes remaining branches with the loss of 400 jobs

  29-03-2018 15:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  North East video game retailer Grainger Games has failed to survive after its lenders cut its credit facilities last week
  
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• John O'Shea will play on, says Chris Coleman - at Sunderland or elsewhere

  29-03-2018 15:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sunderland boss Chris Coleman believes reports that John O'Shea will retire this summer are wide of the mark, and he will extend his playing career
  
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• Contaminated blood scandal: Families and campaigners score another small victory ahead of inquiry

  29-03-2018 15:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The scandal killed 2,400 people in the 1970s and 1980s and Cabinet Office minister Chloe Smith said families can get legal aid
  
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• Could Kazenga LuaLua ride to Sunderland's rescue with Joel Asoro ruled out of Derby trip?

  29-03-2018 14:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Sunderland manager Chris Coleman gives an injury update ahead of the trip to Derby County, including the latest on Joel Asoro and Paddy McNair
  
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• This gesture by Rafa Benitez and Newcastle United players captures the spirit of the city

  29-03-2018 14:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Celebrities have donated signed works of art to raise money for Newcastle West End Foodbank
  
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• Benefits of Premier League emerge as Middlesbrough FC's parent firm sees profits rocket

  29-03-2018 14:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Middlesbrough FC being in the top flight served up a huge leap in profits for the Gibson O'Neill Company
  
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• Birtley's boxing brothers target double gold history ahead of Commonweatlh Games

  29-03-2018 14:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  They may not be the only brothers headinto the Gold Coast, but Pat and Luke McCormack are looking to make big history
  
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• Does your teenager need to expand his or her horizons thanks to a unique scheme?

  29-03-2018 14:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  There's a pefect summer programme which will send them back transformed. And we've got the proof!
  
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