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• Watch smoke billow across the sky after fire breaks out at block of flats in Jesmond

  01-05-2018 21:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service sent three crews to the blaze but residents said no one was hurt
  
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• 'We will get the points against Newcastle' - says Watford's Etienne Capoue

  01-05-2018 21:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Watford midfielder Etienne Capoue is confident his side can beat Newcastle United
  
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• Newcastle United U23s ready for Morpeth Town test in Northumberland Senior Cup final

  01-05-2018 20:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  St James' Park is once again the venue for the NFA's showpiece final, with the young Magpies taking on Morpeth Town
  
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• Blyth takeaway boss and landlord on trial accused of using vulnerable men as 'slaves'

  01-05-2018 20:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Hargit Bariana denies eight modern slavery offences involving claims he 'bullied, coerced and forced' men to work for free
  
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• Bankruptcy case against former Newcastle United footballer Titus Bramble withdrawn

  01-05-2018 19:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A bankruptcy petition against Titus Bramble has been withdrawn by tax officials
  
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• Shocking CCTV footage shows hooded yobs causing havoc by jumping on cars

  01-05-2018 19:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A number of cars were vandalised in Berwick-upon-Tweed, with one family saying the damage cannot be repaired
  
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• Boy, 10, taken to hospital after being knocked off his bike in Gateshead

  01-05-2018 19:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The young cyclist collided with a car on Shields Road in Pelaw, Gateshead, on Tuesday afternoon
  
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• Want to watch Bobby Robson: More than a Manager at unique St James' Park showing? Here's how you can

  01-05-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A film about former Newcastle United manager Sir Bobby Robson's life will be released next month - but you can see it early
  
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• Takeaway town: Westgate Road has 33 places to get hot food - now there could be ANOTHER

  01-05-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Fears the historic Newcastle street is being clogged up by takeaways flogging kebabs, pizza and burgers - but applicant says he has no choice
  
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• See BLINDFOLDED street stuntman hurdle through knives and fire on Northumberland Street

  01-05-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Stunt Runner Liam Collins, from North Tyneside, wowed shoppers with his daredevil act in Newcastle city centre
  
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• Rafa Benitez on why Newcastle United fans should already have fond 'memories' of this campaign

  01-05-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United manager Rafa Benitez hopes the Magpies end the season strongly
  
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• Martin O'Neill says Sunderland's relegation is 'catastrophic' but is confident they will bounce back

  01-05-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The former Black Cats boss has been saddened by the club's plight but is enthused by the prospect of new ownership
  
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• Newcastle's shipping container village Stack takes shape - and first tenants are revealed

  01-05-2018 18:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Stack may currently look like a building site but it will be open in time for the Great North Exhibition
  
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• Newcastle clothes swap, 23-mile hike in Northumberland and more charity news

  01-05-2018 18:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Charity and fundraising news written by groups and volunteers throughout Newcastle & the North East
  
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• The Streets are going back on tour and coming to Newcastle - how to get tickets

  01-05-2018 18:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Streets, who have hits like Dry Your Eyes and Blinded By The Lights to their name, are going on a UK which includes a date in Newcastle
  
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• The North East is set for another heatwave as temperatures soar over Bank Holiday weekend

  01-05-2018 18:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Met Office forecasters say we can plan for a 'nice weekend' in the region following some mid-week rain
  
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• Sunderland: Stewart Donald speaks of 'spectacular' takeover chance

  01-05-2018 18:07 via bbc.co.uk
  Prospective Sunderland owner Stewart Donald says he has a "spectacular deal" to take over the club.
  
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• Newcastle nightspot Hoochie Coochie to host Disco Cruise on the River Tyne

  01-05-2018 17:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Fancy a bit of disco on the water? Well you can now book up for a Dico Cruise on Newcastle's famous River Tyne
  
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• Shopkeeper who posted abuse about Shia Muslims online claims 'I am not pro-IS'

  01-05-2018 17:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Mohammed Zahir Khan has admitted a series of offences after posting abuse about Shia Muslims and encouraging acts of terror
  
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• Newcastle United made favourites to sign Andy Carroll, with fans divided on whether to take him back

  01-05-2018 17:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Andy Carroll could leave West Ham this summer after falling out with manager David Moyes and Rafa Benitez is a fan of the striker
  
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• North East garden centres - where to indulge your gardening needs over Bank Holiday weekend

  01-05-2018 17:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The early May Bank Holiday can be a perfect opportunity to make a start on the garden - and garden centres around Newcastle can satisfy that gardening itch. Here's our handy guide to where and when to go
  
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• 'Dogs don’t leave plastic all over the beach' - what you're saying about summer beach ban for dogs

  01-05-2018 17:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A ban came into force on Tuesday prohibiting dogs from going onto some North East beaches during the summer
  
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• Newcastle office St Nicholas Building sells for £19.3m to London investment fund

  01-05-2018 17:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Knight Frank acted in the deal for the listed building which has exchanged hands three years after it was bought by a private investor
  
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• The multimillion-pound property deals proving North East investment is a hot ticket

  01-05-2018 17:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A long list of lucrative deals have been secured in leisure, office, retail and industrial properties
  
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• RBS to takes axe to branch network with and earmarks three North East sites for closure

  01-05-2018 17:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  More than 150 NatWest and RBS branches to close, with the loss of nearly 800 jobs  
  
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• Brunch, fashion and fizz on the menu as Gok Wan brings One Size Fits All tour to Gateshead

  01-05-2018 17:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  After the sell out success of his Fashion Brunch tour, Gok Wan will hit the road again with his One Size Fits All show
  
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• Mike Ashley's Sports Direct to make £80m from JD Sports' US acquisition

  01-05-2018 17:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sports Direct owns over 19% of the shares in US footware retailer Finish Line 
  
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• Dwight Yorke wants the Sunderland job and describes Chris Coleman's tenure as 'miserable failure'

  01-05-2018 17:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The former Black Cats forward applied for the job back in November and has vowed to lead Sunderland back to the Championship if appointed
  
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• This empty shop in the heart of historic Durham could be turned into a restaurant

  01-05-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The listed premises on Elvet Bridge was previously occupied by Newcastle Building Society
  
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• Stewart Donald is a 'man of the people' who is 'all for the fans', Sunderland's will love him

  01-05-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sunderland are about to have a new owner by the name of Stewart Donald and an Eastleigh supporters group chairman gives us the lowdown on him
  
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• Royal wedding 2018: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle announce date, venue, start time and schedule

  01-05-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  The pair are set to marry in May in Windsor - the latest details of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding have been revealed
  
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• Police searching for witnesses and dash cam footage after serious Spine Road crash

  01-05-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A 76-year-old woman has been left fighting for life following the collision in Cramlington on Monday afternoon
  
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• Police Interceptors is back - watch the high-octane trailer involving Durham police

  01-05-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Camera crews follow Durham Constabulary and Cleveland Police on the frontline
  
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• Ann Cleeves, Val McDermid and Charles Harris, an aikido black belt, head for Newcastle Noir

  01-05-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The annual gathering of crime writers and their fans is taking place at Newcastle's Lit & Phil on Westgate Road
  
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• A christening with a difference: baby gets baptised on a BOAT in Tynemouth

  01-05-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Harry Brown was christened on a Tynemouth RNLI lifeboat where his dad Michael is a volunteer crewman
  
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• Scarlett Moffatt opens up on rumours she had an affair with Ant McPartlin

  01-05-2018 16:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 28-year-old was romantically linked to Ant McPartlin in rumours spread online
  
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• Great Exhibition of the North - tickets for Tyne sound adventure up for grabs

  01-05-2018 16:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Find out how to enjoy the Great Aeons immersive music journey along the banks of the Tyne
  
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• £120m North East job creation fund opens for business

  01-05-2018 16:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Meetings will be held throughout the region for businesses who want financial support to grow and create jobs
  
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• Showbiz legend Joan Collins coming to Newcastle with her one woman show Unscripted

  01-05-2018 16:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Joan Collins, star of both the big and small screen and all round showbiz legend is coming to Newcastle with Unscripted
  
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• Hear this new song specially written for Sunderland's Tall Ships Races

  01-05-2018 15:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  North East-inspired The Tall Ships Song is chosen as the official anthem of this summer's showcase event where it will be performed live
  
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• Ayoze Perez's lob against Leicester City up for Carling Goal of the Month for April

  01-05-2018 15:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United striker Ayoze Perez's goal against the Foxes is up for the award against seven other cracking goals
  
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• FIFA 18 announces massive free World Cup expansion for gamers

  01-05-2018 15:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The expansion will be free to download on May 29 as gamers will get their chance to lead England to glory
  
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• You can now have a natural burial in one of Northumberland's most popular beauty spots

  01-05-2018 15:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Belsay Woodland Burial Ground opened on Tuesday, May 1 in the popular Belsay Estate in Northumberland
  
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• Child Benefit and Tax Credit payments to change in May - all you need to know

  01-05-2018 15:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The two Bank Holidays in May mean the change could be good news for people who receive these benefits
  
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• Fancy Bank Holiday Monday kayaking in Northumberland?

  01-05-2018 14:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Cragside Estate is set to make a splash as it plays host to family adventure activities including kayaking and canoeing
  
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• When are the National Trust's North East properties open this Spring?

  01-05-2018 14:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  National Trust opening times for the new season see venues including Gibside, Cragside, Souter Lighthouse and Wallington all set to welcome visitors
  
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• Newcastle United striker Dwight Gayle's suitcase goes viral thanks to Crystal Palace

  01-05-2018 14:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Dwight Gayle's former club Crystal Palace spotted that he appears to be using a club suitcase despite leaving nearly two years ago
  
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• Lidl asking customers to choose the flavour of its new doughnut - which will get your vote?

  01-05-2018 14:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Lidl's big doughnut vote is now open with five different flavours to choose from and only the winner being sold in store
  
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• Tip wars: Queues spill out of Wrekenton Campground as council vows to crack down on rogues

  01-05-2018 14:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Queues have been pictured formed outside of Campground in Wrenkenton, Gateshead
  
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• Is Sunderland vs Wolves on TV, what time is kick-off and who is in the teams?

  01-05-2018 14:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Black Cats welcome the Championship champions to the Stadium of Light on Sunday - here is how you can follow it live
  
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