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• Want to go on holiday to Spain or other EU countries? You could soon be forced to pay for a visa

  25-04-2018 22:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A new system could mean Brits have to apply for ETIAS before travelling to any of the EU nations
  
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• Premier League safe standing campaigners call for debate after petition goes viral

  25-04-2018 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  The system, used in the Bundesliga in Germany and recently added to Celtic Park in Glasgow, gives fans an allocated seat to stand in front of
  
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• North East takes three times as many Syrian refugees per 10,000 people as two wealthiest regions

  25-04-2018 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Home Office data shows that relative to population sizes, Gateshead has taken the second highest number of Syrian refugees
  
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• NHS worker wins court battle after being made redundant from her job while on holiday

  25-04-2018 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sandi Haywood was made redundant from a Newcastle trust while she was on holiday and is now set to receive £400,000 following a Superme Court ruling
  
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• Gateshead bank worker jailed after supplying pal with ecstasy which killed him on 19th birthday

  25-04-2018 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Liam Longstaff gave a 'stronger than normal' pill of the drug to Liam Oliver as he celebrated his 19th birthday in Sunniside
  
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• Pensioner, 88, with Alzheimer's goes missing during Morrisons shopping trip with wife

  25-04-2018 21:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Roy Kenworthy was with his wife in Morrisons Killingworth when he disappeared at around 4pm on Wednesday
  
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• Pensioner, 88, with Alzheimer's found after five-hour search

  25-04-2018 21:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Roy Kenworthy was with his wife in Morrisons Killingworth when he disappeared at around 4pm on Wednesday
  
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• Jacob Murphy reveals mixed feelings in his first season at Newcastle United

  25-04-2018 21:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  The Magpies winger has found himself on the sidelines with Chelsea loanee Kenedy in fine form
  
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• Newcastle United preparing to hand Rafa Benitez the licence to spend - and a new deal

  25-04-2018 20:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Magpies are relaxed about the future of Rafa Benitez but are yet to sit down and agree his future
  
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• When is Love Island 2018 on? Start date countdown for return of hit ITV2 series

  25-04-2018 20:29 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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• 'Not good enough' - Full transcript of Honeyman's honest interview about Sunderland's relegation

  25-04-2018 20:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  George Honeyman was brutally honest as he fronted up to Sunderland's Championship relegation and criticised some of the club's other players
  
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• Lotto results LIVE: What are tonight's winning National Lottery numbers? Updates on Wednesday April 25 draw

  25-04-2018 20:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Get Wednesday's UK Lotto and Thunderball results as well as the Lotto Millionaire Raffle winning code in our live blog - updates below
  
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• Lotto results LIVE: Find out tonight's winning National Lottery numbers - Updates on Wednesday April 25 draw

  25-04-2018 20:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Get Wednesday's UK Lotto and Thunderball results as well as the Lotto Millionaire Raffle winning code in our live blog - updates below
  
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• Northumbria Police investigating 'unexplained' death of man in Gateshead

  25-04-2018 19:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police and an ambulance were dispatched to Stone Street in Windy Nook, Gateshead, on Wednesday morning
  
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• 'We did not believe evil men like this existed', says sister of McFall and Unwin's murder victim

  25-04-2018 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Quynh Nguyen said she was relieved her sister's killers will never be released for her sadistic murder in Houghton-le-Spring
  
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• Who is Newcastle United's player of the season? Our writers give their verdict

  25-04-2018 19:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United have a few convincing candidates for player of the season - our writers give their verdict
  
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• What could have been: Former Sunderland defender reportedly a transfer target for Barcelona

  25-04-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Barcelona are reportedly interested in signing Marcos Alonso from Chelsea - a player Sunderland wouldn't pay £5m for
  
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• Newcastle candidate slams 'waste of police time' over leaflet complaint

  25-04-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Independent candidate John Hall was hauled in front of police for a small error on his campaign leaflet
  
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• Mum embezzled £92,000 from work to pay for IVF - and gave birth to twins

  25-04-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Debbie Stevenson stole the money from the company who employed her as a bookmaker because she was so desperate for another child
  
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• Loved ones of Leanne Patterson, who died after alleged Blyth street attack, plead for information

  25-04-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police have questioned six people - five men and one woman - in connection with the Blyth mum's death
  
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• Channel 4 to Newcastle and Gateshead? Bid to bring HQ to Tyneside could create 300 jobs

  25-04-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The broadcaster is setting up three new hubs outside of London, one of which will become its new national headquarters
  
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• Darlington to host Summer Sound Tribute Festival on May Bank Holiday weekend

  25-04-2018 18:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Find out how to get tickets to see sound-alike Ed Sheeran, Oasis, Queen, The Beatles and Pink during All Square event
  
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• Jim Faley obituary

  25-04-2018 18:53
  ​My father, Jim Faley, who has died aged 90, was a man who lived his life based on family, a strong work ethic and integrity. In the 1940s and 50s he was employed as a fireman on steam locomotives with the London and North Eastern Railway, and his tasks included firing the Mallard and the Flying Scotsman.When he was nearly home, my mother and brother would stand on a bridge waiting for his train to pass underneath. He would blow the whistle and give an extra “toot” if he was go
  
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• Who is Michael Oliver and where is he from? The referee overseeing FA Cup final between Manchester United and Chelsea

  25-04-2018 18:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  The Northumberland referee will take charge of the FA Cup showpiece at Wembley on May 19
  
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• Jump Giants trampoline park to open in Gateshead and feature a dodgem track

  25-04-2018 18:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jump Giants will soon open their first North East branch in Gateshead with an array of activities including trampolines and dodgems
  
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• Plans to cut 100 jobs at Nestlé factory in Newcastle still up in the air, one year on

  25-04-2018 18:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Nestlé’s plans to cut jobs in Fawdonand move Blue Riband chocolate bar production overseas are still being discussed
  
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• Boots is holding a huge sale on baby essentials - take a look at the best deals

  25-04-2018 18:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The major high street retailer has slashed prices on nappies, baby food and prams - and the offers last until May 22
  
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• When will the royal baby be named? Prince William says Britain will find out “soon enough”

  25-04-2018 18:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Prince William and Kate Middleton say we will find out 'soon enough' - here is how long they usually wait to tell us a prince's name
  
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• Sunderland almost signed Monaco's Benjamin Mendy who later joined Man City for big money

  25-04-2018 18:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Benjamin Mendy looks set to move to a top Premier League club in the summer for a big fee but four years ago he almost joined Sunderland
  
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• The end of adverts for 'bottomless prosecco?' ASA raps bar for 'irresponsible' marketing

  25-04-2018 17:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Unlimited prosecco deals are popular in Newcastle, but the advertising watchdog has clamped down on 'irresponsible' ads elsewhere
  
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• Cramlington firm invests in Liam Neeson's latest movie

  25-04-2018 17:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Investment vehicle CR67 Limited is a junior partner in the new film starring Taken actor Liam and Bafta-nominated Lesley Manville 
  
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• Tesco selling boxes of 100 Jaffa Cakes for bargain price of just £1

  25-04-2018 17:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Rafa Benitez is apparently a big fan of them and if you also love a Jaffa Cake you might want to head to a certain supermarket
  
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• Alex Rae on the squad overhaul needed at relegated Sunderland - and the two players he'd keep

  25-04-2018 17:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sunderland have been relegated to League One and now face a busy summer with many players needed to come and go
  
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• This successful hairdressing salon recently moved premises - but where to?

  25-04-2018 17:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The unisex salon - which boasts an experienced team of stylists - offers first-class, contemporary hairdressing in a comfortable yet luxurious environment
  
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• Sea cadets give guard of honour to tragic teen Jordan Davison in emotional service

  25-04-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The service for popular Westerhope teenager Jordan Davison was held at West Road Cemetery Chapel on Wednesday morning
  
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• MPs slam 'appalling' surge in demand for foodbanks in the North East

  25-04-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Government denies Universal Credit is to blame for growing number of people relyingon food parcels
  
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• How Daniel Sturridge's January no show proved to be a great thing for Newcastle United

  25-04-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  It may have felt like a blow at the time but few will shed tears for Sturridge and the Baggies this weekend
  
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• The reason Rafa doesn't trust Mitrovic was revealed in a moment of madness last week

  25-04-2018 16:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Aleksandar Mitrovic was lucky to escape punishment for an off-the-ball incident on Friday
  
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• Whitby Goth Weekend, when is it and how to get there from the North East

  25-04-2018 16:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  What fans and newcomers can expect at Spring's weekender as preparations get under way for the first in 2018's alt-music festival double-bill
  
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• Mouth of the Tyne confirms Collabro and Suzanne Vega for Playhouse Whitley Bay performances

  25-04-2018 16:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Britain's Got Talwnt winners and acclaimed singer/songwriter are the latest acts to be revealwed for Mouth of the Tyne festival
  
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• Review - My Romantic History at Live Theatre in Newcastle

  25-04-2018 16:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We make a date to review My Romantic History at Live Theatre - hit play is re-set in modern day Newcastle where office romance plays out with lots of laughs
  
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• Hospital director Matthew Lamb shares his business story

  25-04-2018 16:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Nuffield health chief is the latest person to take part in our business interview
  
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• Is Fulham vs Sunderland on TV, what time is kick-off and who is in the teams?

  25-04-2018 16:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  The Black Cats travel to Craven Cottage looking to restore some pride - here is how you can follow it live
  
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• Northumberland firm takes on contracting giant over payment claim - and WINS

  25-04-2018 16:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Hunters Contracts North East threatened to remove equipment from a development in Gateshead if it was not paid correctly
  
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• Alex Rae: Sunderland need manager continuity, but Kevin Phillips should replace Coleman if he goes

  25-04-2018 16:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sunderland favourite Alex Rae has his say on the Black Cats' relegation to League One and the future of manager Chris Coleman
  
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• Is Newcastle vs West Brom on TV, what time is kick-off and who is in the teams?

  25-04-2018 15:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Magpies welcome the Baggies to St James' Park on Saturday - here is how you can follow it live
  
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• McFall and Unwin to die behind bars - here are other killers with whole life sentences

  25-04-2018 15:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Life means life terms are rarely imposed by judges, but there are infamous and twisted murderers who are set to die in prison
  
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• Monstrous murderers William John McFall and Stephen Unwin jailed for life without parole

  25-04-2018 15:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The killers of loving Killingworth mum Quyen Ngoc Nguyen have been given whole life sentences for the horrific murder
  
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• 'A whole business approach to a whole business issue' - facing up to cyber security

  25-04-2018 15:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Anthony McMenzie, client services director at Forfusion, discusses how North East businesses should adapt to cyber security
  
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• Stanley is getting a McDonald's and residents are very excited by the news

  25-04-2018 14:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  There's been huge reaction to the news that plans for McDonald's two storey restaurant in Stanley have been approved
  
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