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• Chris Coleman: I have to take my share of blame with Sunderland facing relegation on Saturday

  19-04-2018 23:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Plenty of people and plenty of factors have contributed to what is likely to be consecutive relegations, and Chris Coleman admits he is one of them
  
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• Passports 'could be made in Europe or Far East' after De La Rue abandons legal challenge

  19-04-2018 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gateshead MP Ian Mearns is asking for a full explanation
  
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• Fury as Lords votes to keep option of customs union with EU after Brexit

  19-04-2018 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Brexit-backing MEP Jonathan Arnott accuses the House of Lords of "utter betrayal"
  
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• Three arrests after police operation to remove protesters at opencast mine

  19-04-2018 20:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Two women and one man are now in custody on suspicion of aggravated trespass at the camp near Consett, County Durham
  
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• Chris Coleman's liberal use of the 'R' word another sign that the end is nigh for Sunderland

  19-04-2018 20:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  For weeks, Black Cats manager Chris Coleman has been tying himself up in knots trying not to use the word 'relegation'. Not any more
  
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• Hate the Metro? Performance has actually IMPROVED in the last 12 months

  19-04-2018 20:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The service has now been fully publicly run for a year after Nexus stepped in to manage day to day operations
  
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• Getting an Arriva bus tonight? Their contactless payment system is down

  19-04-2018 19:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The company has confirmed the technology is not working and say they are looking in to the problem as a matter of urgency
  
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• Fenwicks glass canopy 'explodes' and shatters onto busy Northumberland Street

  19-04-2018 19:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  One of the large panels above the display windows fell to the ground on Thursday morning
  
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• Tributes pour in for Newcastle teen who saved three lives through organ donation after sudden death

  19-04-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jordan Davison's family have opened up their hearts after he died at his family home in Newcastle aged just 17
  
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• Meet the student who faked Disneyland trip on Instagram - and even tricked her own family

  19-04-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  University of Sunderland student Carolyn Stritch wanted to show the flaws of social media
  
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• How many of Newcastle United's PFA Team of the Year members can you name?

  19-04-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United players have made it into the PFA Team of the Year on 12 occasions, with one name surprisingly doing it consecutively
  
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• Graham Nash and Steve Earle to star at SummerTyne Americana and here's how to get tickets

  19-04-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The summer celebration of Americana music will take over Sage Gateshead for a busy weekend of foot-tapping and "yee-haw"
  
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• Brilliant Rafa Benitez has given Newcastle a chance again - Mike Ashley must not waste it

  19-04-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United have an opportunity to 'kick on' under Rafa Benitez and the owner MUST recognise it
  
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• Revealed: The stat which proves Joselu's worth to Newcastle United

  19-04-2018 18:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Rafa Benitez has spoken of the important work the Spaniard has done off the ball and it is highlighted by this stat
  
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• Five things we spotted as Newcastle trained in the sun before Everton clash

  19-04-2018 18:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle are heading to Goodison Park on Monday looking to continue their recent good form - here's what we learned from training
  
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• Leaving work on time to enjoy sunshine? Newcastle's staff feel compelled to work extra hours

  19-04-2018 18:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A survey found Newcastle comes third in cities where staff feel judged if they leave work on time, especially the young
  
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• Blue passport decision 'too important to be made on price', Gateshead MP says

  19-04-2018 18:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Blaydon MP Liz Twist visited workers at De La Rue's Gateshead factory after the firm lost a major government contract
  
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• Post Office almost destroyed in botched ram-raid robbery reopens as police continue to hunt suspects

  19-04-2018 18:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Langley Park post master is delighted to welcome customers back to shop
  
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• Riverside land in Morpeth is put up for sale, described as 'big development opportunity'

  19-04-2018 18:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Two-acre plot that used to house the town's library is currently being used as a car park
  
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• How Dale Winton overcame tragedy to become one the nation's most loved entertainers

  19-04-2018 18:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The presenter died at his home on April 18 aged 62, his agent confirmed
  
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• Bryan Oviedo joins Sunderland's casualty list, but positive news on Joel Asoro

  19-04-2018 17:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Chris Coleman gives the latest update on the injury situation ahead of Sunderland's game against Burton Albion at the Stadium of Light
  
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• Clean up your own mess: it's good for your soul

  19-04-2018 17:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Journal business editor Graeme Whitfield on why having a cleaner is the first step to becoming a 'thundering halfwit'
  
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• Aiden McGeady: Sunderland's 4-3-3 starting to add up now three at the back has gone by wayside

  19-04-2018 17:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Chris Coleman had stuck fairly doggedly to three at the back, but Aiden McGeady is pleased he has switched to 4-3-3 in the last five matches
  
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• 'You will be missed' - customers pay tribute to Newbiggin Hall chip shop owner killed in crash

  19-04-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Rani Grewal was out walking with her husband, known as Bunty, and his sister when the collision happened
  
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• The Spanish super agent, Torres and Newcastle United: How Rafa's contacts are helping NUFC

  19-04-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United boss Rafa Benitez has brilliant contacts - and details of the deals done last summer tell their own story
  
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• How Newcastle Blue Star launched the Northern League's dominance of the FA Vase

  19-04-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It's 40 years since Ian Crumplin's last-minute goal brought the FA Vase to Tyneside - but the memories are still strong
  
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• Government boasts of 'unprecedented' transport investment in the north

  19-04-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Claim by Ministers contradicts research which shows the North East suffers from lack of investment
  
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• Jailed for 24 years - but one of this rapist's victims took his life before he could get justice

  19-04-2018 16:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Prosecutors say Jeffrey Errington 'destroyed the young lives' of some of his 11 victims
  
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• Newcastle's Nomad Digital wins work to help install wifi on Montreal underground metro system

  19-04-2018 16:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The company will be providing equipment to its parent company Alstom to provide wifi in the Canadian underground network
  
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• Is this the most exciting league in the world? Why Germany's second division is where it's at

  19-04-2018 16:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle's Premier League recovery has been remarkable, while Sunderland battle on against relegation, but Germany is where the action is
  
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• North East wind industry can create thousands of jobs, new report says

  19-04-2018 16:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Report by former Cabinet Minister Sir Michael Fallon highlights North East as centre of wind farm innovation
  
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• What a difference a month makes - from freezing snow to glorious sunshine

  19-04-2018 16:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  From a deserted city centre square to sunbathers enjoying lunch, these pictures show a huge turn around in the weather
  
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• Dipton opencast mine protesters in underground tunnels

  19-04-2018 16:22 via bbc.co.uk
  Mining firm Banks Group wants to extract 500,000 tonnes of coal from Pont Valley, near Consett.
  
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• Cramlington's Avid Technology creates new jobs after winning £50m worth of work

  19-04-2018 16:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The automotive firm specialises in vehicle electrification and last year won work on a £20m Government project
  
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• Remember Dale Winton's Supermarket Sweep single? Watch the very cheesy video

  19-04-2018 16:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  As well as hosting hit ITV series Supermarket Sweep, Dale Winton, who has sadly died age 62, released a single in the show's honour
  
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• Watch reggae artist's Geordie tribute - and you can catch him live in Newcastle tonight

  19-04-2018 16:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jamaican artist Tex Johnson sings North East tribute ahead of The Resonators gig at The Cluny
  
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• How award-winning North East charity helps often forgotten rural domestic abuse victims

  19-04-2018 15:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumberland Domestic Abuse Services' award-winning work helps victims of abuse and highlight the particular challenges they face in rural areas
  
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• Chris Coleman IS planning for future at Sunderland - but admits he doesn't know if he'll be here

  19-04-2018 15:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Chris Coleman still hasn't spoken to Sunderland owner Ellis Short, and the uncertainty is leaving him planning for all possibilities
  
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• How you and your mates can Play on the Pitch at St James' Park this summer

  19-04-2018 15:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Always fancied treading the hallowed turf at Newcastle United's famous home St James' Park? Well now you can
  
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• Families bask in the sunshine as paddling pools, barbecues and wine fly off the shelves

  19-04-2018 15:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  One North East shop has come up with the perfect way to cool down - a sorbet made with Aperol Spritz!
  
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• 14 Gateshead takeaways and cafes with the lowest food hygiene ratings

  19-04-2018 15:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Take a look at the Gateshead cafes and takeaways which scored one star out of five in their last FSA food hygiene inspection
  
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• YouTube star Colin Furze in Newcastle - where to see inventor in action

  19-04-2018 15:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  MakerFaire UK to host demonstrations of ejector bed and magnetic boots alongside robot battles and penny farthings
  
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• All the former Newcastle players currently in management as Joey Barton takes charge at Fleetwood

  19-04-2018 14:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Former Magpies midfielder Barton has been handed a three-year deal at Fleetwood
  
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• Cirque du Soleil's OVO promises to be the must-see show of the summer in Newcastle

  19-04-2018 14:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We go backstage at Cirque du Soleil's family-friendly OVO, which is coming to Newcastle's Metro Radio Arena in the summer holidays
  
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• See the dramatic scenes as police and bailiffs try to evict opencast mine protesters

  19-04-2018 14:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Campaigners have chained themselves underground, climbed up trees and are hiding in holes to avoid being moved
  
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• European Challenge Cup: Gloucester v Newcastle Falcons

  19-04-2018 14:29 via bbc.co.uk
  Team news as Gloucester host Newcastle Falcons in Friday's European Challenge Cup semi-final at Kingsholm (19:45 BST).
  
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• Tynedale Beer & Cider Festival - tickets, food, music line-up and what's new for 2018

  19-04-2018 14:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Check out earlier opening and new food outlets - and what's on offer at the Corbridge festival in Northumberland if you don't like beer!
  
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• Pensioner left £1,000 out of pocket after falling victim to suspected airline ticket scam

  19-04-2018 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Michael Wood has reported his experience to Action Fraud after he said he was sent tickets with the wrong date on them
  
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• Bob Moncur hails Rafa Benitez's efforts and his similarities to NUFC great Joe Harvey

  19-04-2018 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Magpies have not won a trophy for 49 years but Moncur feels they finally have the man to change that
  
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• Expect laughter and tears as hit play My Romantic History is relocated to Tyneside

  19-04-2018 13:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The play about a thirtysomething couple and their office fling has been performed in countries including Spain and South Korea
  
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