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• 'Some are playing for their Newcastle futures' - Rafa on why some Magpies must 'prove themselves'

  20-04-2018 23:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Newcastle United manager Rafa Benitez has hinted that he will make changes to his Magpies XI during the final five games
  
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• Chris Coleman's refusal to jump on World Cup gravy train another sign he is in for long haul

  20-04-2018 23:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Chris Coleman will not be spending the summer as a World Cup pundit in Russia because he says he has too much work to do rebuilding Sunderland
  
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• Chris Coleman 'uncomfortable' in TV spotlight but he doesn't want to be new 'blue Peter'

  20-04-2018 23:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  A Netflix documentary crew have been following Sunderland around all season, something Chris Coleman admits he is unhappy with
  
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• The Journal Culture Awards 2018 will be presented next month. Here are the shortlists

  20-04-2018 21:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The best of North East arts and culture will be celebrated at the annual Journal Culture Awards ceremony in Hexham Abbey
  
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• There's a 'putrid' smell in Gateshead that's making people feel ill

  20-04-2018 20:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The pong has caught the nose of Gateshead Council which is now carrying out tests
  
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• Five men avoid jail after mass brawl in House of Smith leaves bouncers injured

  20-04-2018 20:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  One doorman suffered a broken jaw during the "large-scale" disorder in the popular Collingwood Street nightspot
  
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• Popular Swedish DJ Avicii found dead aged just 28 in Muscat, Oman

  20-04-2018 20:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The DJ and producer was found dead in Muscat, Oman, on Friday, his representative confirmed
  
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• Neighbours shaken after man is arrest over murder of Nikki Allan, 7

  20-04-2018 20:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Seven-year-old schoolgirl Nikki Allan was brutally murdered in 1992
  
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• Dipton opencast mine protesters brought down from tree

  20-04-2018 19:39 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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• Nissan to cut hundreds of UK jobs

  20-04-2018 19:25 via bbc.co.uk
  The carmaker will reduce its Sunderland workforce by hundreds amid a decline in sales of diesel cars.
  
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• Sir John Major's cathedral date sparks (almost) biblical backlash

  20-04-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle Cathedral will host ex-PM for fundraiser in which he isn't being paid - but some people are not happy
  
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• Labour MP says far right may be posing as anti-semitic Corbyn supporters

  20-04-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  MP Ronnie Campbell says racist abuse aimed at Jewish MPs is coming from people who pretend to support Jeremy Corbyn
  
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• How to create a petition that really means something to your community

  20-04-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Online petitions are proving to be the spark for real change in our neighbourhoods
  
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• How a diagnosis of Crohn's disease put lawyer Catherine Maclaine on a different career path

  20-04-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Restaurants became no go areas for the 28-year-old as she found certain ingredients resulted in her becoming seriously ill
  
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• All the opencast campaigners kicked out of protest camp after 33 hour stand off with bailiffs

  20-04-2018 18:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Bailiffs have evicted protesters at the site of a planned opencast mine in County Durham as police make seven arrests
  
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• Saturday is National Tea Day - 10 top tips on making a top brew

  20-04-2018 18:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Builder's mug or china cup - leaves or bag - milk or lemon? So, how do you like yours?
  
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• Promises, promises - family farms reap what they sow? The importance of succession planning

  20-04-2018 18:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Hay & Kilner's team of expert solicitors provide advice to clients involved in agricultural land and farming or related rural activities
  
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• Rafa Benitez gives thumbs up to those who feel Jonjo Shelvey should win England call-up

  20-04-2018 18:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Rafa Benitez feels Gareth Southgate should take Jonjo Shelvey to Russia this summer
  
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• Nikki Allan's mum tells how she broke down after being told of breakthrough in case

  20-04-2018 18:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Detectives investigating schoolgirl's stabbing 25 years ago have questioned a new suspect
  
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• Newcastle to host Greatest Showman workshops and one is for adults only

  20-04-2018 18:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It's the film of 2018 and Greatest Showman lovers of all ages can brush up on some circus skills and belt out songs from the film
  
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• Hundreds of Fusiliers set to march through Newcastle for St George's Day

  20-04-2018 17:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The parade by The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers (RRF) celebrates the 50th anniversary of the formation of the regiment
  
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• Is now the time to give Max Stryjek his chance? Pick your Sunderland team for Burton

  20-04-2018 17:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  With Sunderland's other three goalkeepers failing to make the grade, is now the right time to give Max Stryjek the opportunity
  
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• Pensioner airlifted to hospital after being knocked over by a cow in County Durham

  20-04-2018 17:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The woman suffered serious chest injuries but is said to be in a stable condition at the RVI following the incident on Friday
  
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• Staff rally round to ensure Bunty's Chip Stop can re-open after owner died in collision

  20-04-2018 17:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Rani Grewal had run Newbiggin Hall chippy for more than 25 years
  
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• Jamaal Lascelles admits strong accusation of slamming his own team in 2016

  20-04-2018 17:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Newcastle United skipper was not afraid to tell people what he though during an awful defeat on Merseyside
  
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• Where better to head for on National Tea Day (April 21) than Tea Sutra, an oasis of urban calm?

  20-04-2018 17:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Newcastle upstairs tea shop has 120 varieties to choose from and you won't find coffee or tea bags anywhere
  
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• When is St George's Day 2018 and how can I celebrate it in the North East?

  20-04-2018 17:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  England's national day is being marked early with events this weekend ranging from a parade to a music party
  
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• Why illuminated motorbikes will take over the coast from Whitley Bay to Tynemouth

  20-04-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The cavalcade will be seen in North Tyneside on Saturday and will help to raise money for the Tynemouth RNLI
  
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• Schools and leisure development in Ponteland will go ahead after Government gives plans green light

  20-04-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A delay in getting Government approval could leave students housed in temporary classrooms while building work finishes
  
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• Rafa Benitez and Mike Ashley yet to agree plans for the future at Newcastle United

  20-04-2018 16:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Five days after securing survival there is only silence coming from Newcastle United boardroom
  
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• Nikki Allan murder: Man arrested over seven-year-old's death

  20-04-2018 16:27 via bbc.co.uk
  Police say a man has been released while inquiries into the killing of Nikki Allan, 7, continue.
  
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• South Shields bar Beach now looks very different as it opens with new name

  20-04-2018 15:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Right next door to another famous South Shields haunt Glitterball, Beach has had a radical makeover complete with a new name
  
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• The best beer and cider keg deals at Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons, Asda and Amazon

  20-04-2018 15:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Looking for a budget keg for your barbeque or house party? Look no further
  
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• Man arrested over unsolved murder of schoolgirl Nikki Allan 25 years ago

  20-04-2018 15:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police raided a house in the Stockton area of Teesside on Tuesday during which a suspect was detained
  
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• NHS care funding a 'postcode lottery', says watchdog

  20-04-2018 15:39 via bbc.co.uk
  Which? says people with expensive medical needs are being denied funding because of where they live.
  
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• Watch Liam Payne attempt Geordie lingo - has Cheryl educated him well?

  20-04-2018 15:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Liam Payne appeared on Capital North East and the breakfast show host's tested him on his Geordie slang
  
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• The five games Newcastle United got the better of Arsenal and Arsene Wenger

  20-04-2018 15:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Arsene Wenger is set to quite the Gunners in the summer after nearly 22 years at the club
  
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• Nissan to cut 'hundreds' of jobs in Sunderland due to short-term reduction in work

  20-04-2018 15:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The company said it is looking to reduce the number of employees but says the move is not Brexit-related
  
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• Fury as kittiwake appears to get trapped and dies in controversial netting on Newcastle Quayside

  20-04-2018 15:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The endangered birds nest around the Tyne Bridge but some people claim they are getting stuck in the netting
  
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• 'I need to know if the club match my ambitions' - Rafa Benitez's message to Mike Ashley

  20-04-2018 15:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United boss Rafa Benitez responds to talk about his future at St James' Park
  
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• 'Next stop, League One': Graffiti scrawled on Metro sign mocks Sunderland over impending relegation

  20-04-2018 14:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sunderland could be relegated to the third tier of English football on Saturday - but Nexus don't find the prank funny
  
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• CCTV image released after deaf man was assaulted in Newcastle's West End

  20-04-2018 14:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A 56-year-old deaf man was approached by a man asking for money and was pushed in the chest before the man left the scene
  
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• Gateshead owner Richard Bennett issues message to club's fans amid takeover talks

  20-04-2018 14:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Richard Bennett insists the future of Gateshead FC is positive, with talks with several parties over a takeover progressing
  
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• Michael Carrick reveals he felt 'depressed' on England duty and asked FA not to pick him

  20-04-2018 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The former Wallsend Boys Club trainee has spoken about how travelling with the national team affected his mental health
  
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• House of Smith brawl sentencing LIVE: Five men in court after 'large-scale' public disorder

  20-04-2018 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Tommy Sayers, Anthony Sayers, James Haghighat, Marcus Lupyna and Joseph Bell will be sentenced this afternoon
  
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• Rafa Benitez press conference LIVE - Newcastle boss on future, ambitions, Wenger and Shelvey

  20-04-2018 13:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Rafa Benitez has spoken to the media ahead of the trip to Everton on Monday night - here's everything he had to say
  
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• Liam Payne reveals he wants to to do a gig with Cheryl at The Hoppings

  20-04-2018 13:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Liam was a guest on Capital North East Breakfast on Friday and said he'd be up for a surprising appearance alongside other half Cheryl
  
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• Next Arsenal manger odds - Newcastle United manager Rafa Benitez is on the list

  20-04-2018 13:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Arsene Wenger will quit as Arsenal manager in the summer after nearly 22 years at the helm
  
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• Arsene Wenger's respectful comments on Sunderland also highlight the club's huge fall from grace

  20-04-2018 13:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Arsene Wenger will step down as Arsenal manager this summer after 22 years in charge - his relationship with Sunderland has been mixed
  
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• Mega-hit musical Les Misérables is coming to the North East for an extended run next year

  20-04-2018 13:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The show, the second longest-running ever, contains hit numbers such as I Dreamed a Dream, On My Own and Stars
  
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