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• Sunderland's survival hopes dealt major blow as Birmingham strike another vital win

  03-04-2018 23:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Black Cats' Championship future is hanging by a thread after Birmingham picked up their second consecutive victory
  
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• Shooting at YouTube headquarters: San Bruno police dealing with 'active shooter' in California

  03-04-2018 22:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  San Bruno’s police department in California told people to stay away from Cherry Avenue and Bay Hill Drive
  
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• How a new play and exhibition are to bring lost Scottish soldiers 'back to life' after 350 years

  03-04-2018 20:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  For more than three centuries the prisoners-of-war lay in a mass grave near Durham Cathedral - but then they were found
  
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• Sunderland's £4.3m to agent's fees - suddenly their cut-price dealing doesn't look so cheap

  03-04-2018 20:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Black Cats might only have paid £1.25m in transfer fees in the last two windows but they paid more than three times as much to agents
  
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• 'It will stay in my mind forever' - Martin Dubravka recalls dream debut against Manchester United

  03-04-2018 20:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Newcastle United signed Martin Dubravka on an initial six-month loan, but they have an option to make the deal permanent
  
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• Durham Police admits to 27% pay gap

  03-04-2018 19:07 via bbc.co.uk
  Of 44 police forces in England and Wales, only seven had a gender pay gap in single figures.
  
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• They have clocked up more than 5000 years between them but watch these OAPs sing

  03-04-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Over 70 pensioners sang at the Sage Gateshead as part of an Equal Arts project to get dementia sufferers singing
  
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• The heartwarming reason why this wig company has been inundated with hair loss models

  03-04-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Alopecia sufferer Elisha Appleby, 15, became the face for Pdollpalace and invited others to be models
  
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• Makeover of historic Newcastle building moves closer as plans are submitted

  03-04-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The North of England Institute of Mining and Mechanical Engineers is set for a transformation through £7.7m in funding
  
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• Landmark listed building in Grey Street sells for £4m following bidding war

  03-04-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Potential buyers were told there is scope for the property to be converted into an aparthotel, boutique hotel or student housing
  
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• Government urged to avoid legal action by giving passport contract to De La Rue

  03-04-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  MPs have backed Gateshead firm De La Rue as it threatens legal action over its bid to produce post-Brexit passports
  
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• Gateshead blind man robbed by thief as he went to shops for milk bravely speaks out

  03-04-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  George Bloomer, from Wardley, Gateshead, was targeted by the thief on Kirkwood Gardens on the morning of March 12
  
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• Fears for Homebase amid reports its Australian owner is seeking a buyer

  03-04-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Wesfarmers bought out Homebase two years ago and has eight North East stores, employing significant numbers of staff
  
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• College staff praised for reaction after student collapsed during football match

  03-04-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Staff at Sunderland College have been praised for their reactions after a Tyne Metropolitan College student collapsed during a match
  
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• Red and White Podcast: What Sunderland players can fans hang their hopes on next season?

  03-04-2018 18:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Listen to the latest Chronicle SAFC podcast as our team try to look for positive light amid the doom and gloom of the Black Cats's season
  
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• Shay Given urges Newcastle to tie Martin Dubravka down to a long-term deal

  03-04-2018 18:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Slovakian goalkeeper has impressed since joining the Magpies on loan from Sparta Prague and Given hopes they can secure a permanent deal
  
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• Newcastle's Screen on the Green 2018 - free summer programme to return with lots to shout (and sing) about

  03-04-2018 18:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  NE1 Screen on Green is coming back with another bill of family films, live opera and highlights from our summer of sport
  
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• Home evacuated and emergency work under way after footpath collapses into river in Morpeth

  03-04-2018 18:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumberland County Council is investigating what caused the path at Lady's Walk to crumble into the River Wansbeck
  
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• Ant McPartlin's drink driving court date adjourned

  03-04-2018 18:07 via bbc.co.uk
  The ITV star was set to appear in court on Wednesday but the case is adjourned until 16 April.
  
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• Fast & Furious cars are all set for action at Newcastle's Metro Radio Arena

  03-04-2018 17:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Here are the ticket details to watch The Fast and The Furious live in Newcastle this weekend
  
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• Prince Phillip, the Duke of Edinburgh, admitted into hospital a day before planned hip surgery

  03-04-2018 17:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Prince Phillip is set to undergo surgery at King Edward VII Hospital in London on Wednesday, Buckingham Palace said
  
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• Why was there a T-Rex in Newcastle city centre over Easter weekend?

  03-04-2018 17:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The pre-historic surprise guest shocked plenty of revellers who headed out in Newcastle over the Easter Bank Holiday
  
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• Students from poor backgrounds could become lawyers through Newcastle scheme

  03-04-2018 17:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Watson Burton is helping teenagers from low income backgrounds find a career in the legal sector
  
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• When does Love Island 2018 start? Countdown on for return of hit itv2 series

  03-04-2018 17:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It was the show that had everyone talking last summer and Love Island will be back on itv2 before we know it, once again hosted by Caroline Flack
  
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• Newcastle's Pearson Engineering poised to take part in £2bn Boxer armoured vehicle project

  03-04-2018 17:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Boxer is set to be the new Army tank, and the Newcastle firm could create new jobs as part of the team which will make it
  
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• Emirates launch sale with return flights from Newcastle to Australia, Bali and Vietnam via Dubai

  03-04-2018 17:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Passengers can get to Vietnam and back for £509, while returns to Malaysia are on sale from £459 and trips to Australia are as low as £639
  
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• Fancy partying with a seven-foot dinosaur? This Gateshead firm might be the one for you

  03-04-2018 17:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Roarsome Events uses a specially-made dinosaur suit to teach children about important parts of the science curriculum
  
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• Two children among more than 120 people caught not wearing seatbelts in police crackdown

  03-04-2018 17:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A top police officer has slammed those caught and said it is 'inconceivable' that they would risk children's lives
  
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• Florian Lejeune is the unsung hero of this Newcastle side as he helps the club towards safety

  03-04-2018 17:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Frenchman Florian Lejeune has returned to the side and impressed as Newcastle look to secure safety in the Premier League
  
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• The Everything is Black and White Podcast - A look at the unsung hero Florian Lejeune

  03-04-2018 17:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Chris Waugh and Sean McCormick join host Andrew Musgrove to discuss all things Newcastle United
  
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• Search launched to find the North East's best places to work

  03-04-2018 17:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Journal wants to make the North East a better place to work by highlighting the region's top employers
  
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• The gadgies of artist Alexander Millar now have some uniformed cousins in New York

  03-04-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Newcastle artist has created a painterly tribute to New York firefighters whose heroism became evident on 9/11
  
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• Police respond to ex-Army boxer's claim he is better at stopping crime

  03-04-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Thousands are turning to John 'Winky' Watson to tackle crime by paying him £13-a-year
  
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• DeAndre Yedlin reveals reason why he initially hesitated before signing for Newcastle in 2016

  03-04-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United signed right-back DeAndre Yedlin from Tottenham Hotspur for £5m during the summer of 2016
  
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• Children facing 'chronic neglect' in Newcastle need better support, report warns

  03-04-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A report to Newcastle City Council says a significant number of children are not getting 'stable, safe and effective care'
  
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• Anti-Semitism row: Labour MP says he fears for the soul of the party

  03-04-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sedgefield MP Phil Wilson says anti-Semites must be expelled from Labour or the party will suffer in the long run
  
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• Sell out Beyonce & Destiny's Child night to return to Newcastle's Wylam Brewery

  03-04-2018 16:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Calling all you Independent Women (and men) and Survivors! The Hits of Beyonce & Destiny's Child night is getting a Summer Remix
  
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• Shay Given calls on Mike Ashley to back Rafa Benitez in the summer transfer market

  03-04-2018 16:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle's Premier League status is virtually assured and Given believes Benitez can restore Newcastle to their past glories
  
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• Durham nightclub Missoula could be stripped of licence after tragic death of student Olivia Burt

  03-04-2018 16:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A licence review will be held for Missoula at a meeting of Durham County Council's licensing committee on May 22
  
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• Lessons have been learned after police staged major terror training exercise

  03-04-2018 16:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Armed response teams and firefighters were called into action for the 'live-play scenario' which simulated a vehicle attack at a bank
  
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• TUI Holiday Flash Sale TODAY ONLY- with savings of up to £200

  03-04-2018 16:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Now is the time to book if you want to make the most of savings in time for the summer
  
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• Vauxhall 'Corsa Cannibals' strike in North East as front end of car is stolen outside driver's home

  03-04-2018 15:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The phenomenon has been happening in the UK for a number of years - Vauxhall says its cars are targeted because they are popular
  
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• Spring FINALLY arrives as the Met Office predicts it is about to get warmer this weekend

  03-04-2018 15:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A drizzly start to the week is due to be followed by warmer temperatures and drier conditions
  
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• Firm challenges blue passport decision

  03-04-2018 15:23 via bbc.co.uk
  The UK's passport supplier gets a two-week extension to challenge a move to a new maker post-Brexit.
  
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• Bikers donate Easter eggs across North East, quiet hours at intu shopping centres and more

  03-04-2018 15:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Charity and fundraising news written by groups and volunteers throughout Newcastle and the North East
  
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• Sunderland firm Hyperdrive Innovation strikes £40m deal to go into Asian market

  03-04-2018 14:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Hypredrive's battery packs will now be manufactured and sold in Asia by Foxlink Automotive Technology
  
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• Aldi to sell outdoor pizza oven for bargain price as weather finally looks set to improve

  03-04-2018 14:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Hot on the heels of its bargain hot tub, the supermarket is ready to launch another product fit for warmer weather in the form of a pizza oven
  
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• Why a concert by Lady Maisery at Sage Gateshead was anything but miserable

  03-04-2018 14:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The folk trio took to the stage of Sage Two with a reputation to live up to having received much favourable attention
  
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• Make the most of the Easter holidays and have a BIG day out with Go North East!

  03-04-2018 14:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Big Days Out with a Family Day Ticket which also gets you discount at some of the region's leading attractions
  
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• How Sunderland have failed to back up a league win since November 2016

  03-04-2018 14:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Consecutive victories make such a difference for teams at the wrong end of the table but the Black Cats have not done it since the days of David Moyes
  
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