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• Hunt for suspect after student is violently mugged for her phone near Newcastle accommodation

  02-05-2018 22:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police believe the man in the image could help them with their investigation into the incident which happened in March
  
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• Desperate search to reunite girl, 5, with lost doll Sparkle given to her by late grandma

  02-05-2018 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Five-year-old Anya lost her precious doll Sparkle on a trip to Newcastle and now her parents are offering a £50 reward to find her
  
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• The Berwick booze cruise? Scottish drinkers could flock to border town after alcohol price increase

  02-05-2018 21:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  There is speculation that Berwick could become the 'Calais of the North' after a Scottish price hike - but a surge hasn't started yet
  
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• Alleged 'slave' claims takeaway boss gave £3 of cider and fish and chips for eleven-hour shift

  02-05-2018 20:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Hargit Bariana, of Blyth, denies eight modern slavery offences against six vulnerable men who prosecutors say were forced to work without pay
  
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• Lotto results: What were Wednesday's winning National Lottery numbers?

  02-05-2018 20:31 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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• Watch adorable five-year-old Elvis fan singalong with the King of Rock and Roll

  02-05-2018 20:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Lacey Fish from Ashington is "Elvis mad" and this is her version of Teddy Bear
  
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• Reports: Stewart Donald wants Chris Wilder to be the next Sunderland manager

  02-05-2018 20:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Sheffield United boss is growing frustrated in South Yorkshire and Donald is said to be keen to bring him to Wearside
  
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• The alternative candidates who might appear on your voting slip this Thursday

  02-05-2018 20:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Who will be appearing on your ballot alongside Labour, Conservatives and the Lib Dems?
  
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• Forbidden Planet: A correction

  02-05-2018 19:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  On p44 of The Journal's Saturday, April 28 2018 edition, we published a story on the demand for industrial property in the North East.
  
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• Newcastle 'at pollution limit' says report

  02-05-2018 19:25 via bbc.co.uk
  Areas above the limit include London and Manchester, with the Welsh town Port Talbot the worst.
  
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• What you can and can't do in a polling station - take note or you might end up in jail

  02-05-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  As people prepare to go to the local election polls we reveal what you can't do in your local polling station
  
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• 'Selfless' taxi driver died of catastrophic head injury in Redheugh Bridge crash, inquest hears

  02-05-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Mohammed Rahman , 36, from Elswick, died when his car collided with a bus on May 10 2017
  
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• Scary dashcam footage shows van going WRONG WAY down the A66

  02-05-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The clip shows an abnormal load having to brake sharply to avoid a crash on the dual carriageway
  
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• Pilgrim Street rooftop 'protestor' asks for the Chronicle during seven-hour police stand-off

  02-05-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Man arrested after seven hour stand-off in Newcastle city centre
  
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• How likely are Sunderland to come straight back up to the Championship next season?

  02-05-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  We take a look at the fate of the last 54 teams to be relegated to League One to see how likely Sunderland are to go straight back up
  
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• Former Valencia defender's fascinating insight into working under Newcastle boss Rafa Benitez

  02-05-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Curro Torres was part of Benitez's successful Valencia side and he has praised Benitez's methodical approach
  
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• Custom bikes, poetry, the dawn chorus and much more make up Jesmond Community Festival

  02-05-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The annual festival begins this weekend with a Grand Festival Fair and then takes place at a range of venues until May 27
  
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• Will there be another series of Benidorm on ITV? Series 10 of hit comedy comes to an end

  02-05-2018 18:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It's been on our screens since 2007 and on Wednesday night, series 10 of hit ITV comedy Benidorm comes to an end
  
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• Landlord 'forced his tenants to work for free'

  02-05-2018 18:51 via bbc.co.uk
  Hargit Bariana threatened or beat the men if they did not comply, Newcastle Crown Court is told.
  
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• Local elections 2018 LIVE: Build-up to the polls opening at 7am across the North East

  02-05-2018 18:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Live updates as people head to the polls for local elections in Newcastle, Gateshead, North Tyneside, South Tyneside and Sunderland
  
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• Can you stay at Benidorm's Solana Hotel and what is its real name?

  02-05-2018 18:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Benidorm is coming to an end on ITV on Wednesday night, but don't despair as you can still get your Solana hotel fix
  
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• Temperatures set to soar as North East to enjoy a warm and sunny bank holiday weekend

  02-05-2018 18:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Early forecasts suggest we are in for a warm and dry weekend with light winds
  
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• Tech firm taps into AI to become global leader after raising £487,000

  02-05-2018 18:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  If plans to become a global intelligence leader in five years, and the funding will help them develop their platform
  
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• MOT tests are changing this month - this is how to make sure you car passes its test

  02-05-2018 18:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  From May 20, failure of MOTs will be easier than ever before with new ‘minor’, ‘major’ and ‘dangerous’ categories
  
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• Sunderland shopkeeper jailed over IS terror posts

  02-05-2018 17:35 via bbc.co.uk
  Mohammed Zahir Khan's messages showed "deep-seated and calculated thinking," a judge says.
  
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• Newcastle University DogBox study to find dog arthritis

  02-05-2018 17:03 via bbc.co.uk
  The mobile study could lead to earlier diagnosis in man's best friend.
  
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• Sunderland man who encouraged terrorism and shared Isis propaganda on social media jailed

  02-05-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Mohammed Zahir Khan, 40, was arrested after posts promoting Islamic State were discovered
  
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• Shoplifting suspect arrested after running onto scene of Newcastle rooftop stand-off

  02-05-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Officers surrounded the former Pilgrim Street Police Station after a man climbed on the roof
  
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• Pervert who sent 'sexual' pictures of Disney characters travelled 250 miles hoping to meet child

  02-05-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Paul Taylor made contact with what he thought was a 13-year-old online and travelled from Scotland to meet her - only to be snared by Dark Justice
  
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• Local election fury as Lib Dems claim Newcastle First is 'made up' political party

  02-05-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The allegation has now been referred to the police by Newcastle City Council ahead of Thursday, May 3's vote
  
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• Dog ban on beaches - what councils will do if they catch you on the beach with your pet

  02-05-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Summer exclusion zones are now in force prohibiting people from taking their pets on some North East beaches
  
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• DeAndre Yedlin's clear message to NUFC board on Rafa Benitez: 'We need to keep him for a long time'

  02-05-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United manager Rafa Benitez is set for talks with the hierarchy about his future - the players want him to stay
  
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• What is the setlist for Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds UK tour?

  02-05-2018 16:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds are at Newcastle's Metro Radio Arena on Thursday night but what will they sing?
  
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• Dwight Gayle happy at Newcastle United - despite new Fulham link

  02-05-2018 16:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  The Magpies striker has settled on Tyneside and is keen to see out his contract until 2021
  
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• Fernando Torres explains how Newcastle boss Rafa Benitez got the best out of him at Liverpool

  02-05-2018 16:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Spanish forward enjoyed the best football of his career under Benitez and has been linked with a summer move to Newcastle
  
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• For sale: 4ft train up for grabs at specialist North East auction - if you've enough space!

  02-05-2018 16:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It's full steam ahead at Vectis Auctions where Big Boy model and fellow trains are set to raise thousands
  
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• Claude Puel under pressure - what could it mean for Sunderland candidate Michael Appleton?

  02-05-2018 16:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Manager Claude Puel is in danger of the sack at Leicester City, which could have a knock-on effect for his assistant Michael Appleton
  
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• Mothercare is having a massive sale with more than 50% off everything from prams to car seats

  02-05-2018 16:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Mothercare, with branches in Silverlink and Team Valley, has slashed prices across all departments and over 50% off some products
  
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• Rafa Benitez is just like Bill Shankly - says Pete Hooton of The Farm

  02-05-2018 15:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Iconic Merseyside band The Farm back the Rafalution ahead of their visit to the North-East
  
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• House of Fraser to close stores after takeover by Chinese firm

  02-05-2018 15:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Troubled chain - which has three stores in the North East - has not said which shops will be affected
  
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• Away fans to stadium plans: Ten fresh insights from Newcastle United's latest Fans Forum

  02-05-2018 15:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United's Fans Forum minutes won't break the internet, but there was still plenty of information in there if you looked
  
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• Asda selling 20 bottles of Bud Light for just £9 - shoppers go crazy for thirst quenching offer

  02-05-2018 15:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Get ready to shout dilly dilly loudly down the supermarket aisles as you can pick up a great deal on 20 bottles of Bud Light
  
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• Jeremy Hunt: Lives may have been cut short by breast cancer screening failure

  02-05-2018 14:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Mr Hunt told the Commons a 'computer algorithm failure' meant many women aged 68 to 71 were not invited to their final routine screening
  
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• Newcastle United say sorry to fans over delay in communication over club future

  02-05-2018 14:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Toon Fan Forum results in 16 fans facing managing director Lee Charnley at St James' Park
  
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• See the wreckages from the aftermath of a crash which has shut the A1 northbound

  02-05-2018 14:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The A1 has been shut between J49 and 48 due to a multi-vehicle crash and one person has been taken to hospital
  
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• Be amazed, be inspired: A visit to Beamish Museum with the family is a must this summer

  02-05-2018 14:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The world famous open air museum near Stanley in County Durham tells the story of life in the North East England during the 1820s, 1900s and 1940s
  
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• Bandstand to transform 'forgotten' Newcastle valley during Great Exhibition of the North

  02-05-2018 14:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Designs have been unveiled for a modern bandstand to be erected underneath the Ouseburn Viaduct
  
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• Ally Hogg: Newcastle Falcons' ex-Scotland international back-rower retires

  02-05-2018 14:28 via bbc.co.uk
  Newcastle Falcons' former Scotland international back-row forward Ally Hogg will retire at the end of the season.
  
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• Costa to launch Cold Brew for summer and it's very low in calories

  02-05-2018 14:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  After being trialled in London and Manchester, Costa Coffee's Cold Brew is going to be sold nationwide
  
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• Why is it hissing in Eldon Garden? Mysterious sound explained

  02-05-2018 13:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  News that the shopping centre could be closed broke this week - but people are also asking about hissing noise in Eldon Garden
  
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