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• Which countries are in the Eurovision final, how many are there and what are their songs?

  10-05-2018 23:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Eurovision Song Contest final is on Saturday and we now know the identity of all the countries who will compete
  
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• Paul Dummett points to the bigger picture as Newcastle United look to finish in top half

  10-05-2018 23:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Left-back Paul Dummett was a disappointed man after his side's fourth straight defeat, but he was keen to put it in its wider context
  
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• More than 30 firefighters tackle large blaze at block of flats in Gateshead

  10-05-2018 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Smoke could be seen billowing from the roof of the block of flats as residents were evacuted from their homes
  
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• Meet the North East's most inspiring children as they receive their Bravehearts awards

  10-05-2018 21:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A total of 23 youngsters who face life threatening illnesses have been awarded Bravehearts awards for their courage
  
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• Newcastle United transfer gossip: Fresh links with two strikers - as Jack Colback move hits wages snag

  10-05-2018 21:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  West Brom's Craig Dawson and Atletico Madrid's Fernando Torres are the latest names to be linked with a move to Newcastle
  
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• Rafa Benitez's vision and desire is vital for Newcastle United - if only everyone shared it

  10-05-2018 20:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Newcastle United boss must now be allowed to walk away with unfulfilled promises after the final game of the season with Chelsea 
  
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• Bringing Channel 4 to Newcastle would showcase city's 'working class culture', MPs say

  10-05-2018 20:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The campaign to bring Channel 4's headquarters to Newcastle and Gateshead wins more support
  
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• Sunderland's key Championship statistics - which players stood out in a season to forget?

  10-05-2018 19:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  All the key Black Cats players stats as we look at who in red and white emerged from a tough season in credit
  
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• They've volunteered to be the friendly faces of the Great Exhibition of the North - want to join them?

  10-05-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A further 500 to 600 people are being sought to ensure visitors to Newcastle and Gateshead this summer have the best experience
  
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• Mo Diame vs Moussa Sissoko: Why Newcastle midfielder is proving to be an upgrade on £30m predecessor

  10-05-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United sold Moussa Sissoko for £30m and bought Mo Diame for £4.5m - and that was shrewd business indeed
  
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• 'Kicking on' can be dangerous but Newcastle United cannot stand still this summer

  10-05-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Football is full of clubs who over-reached themselves trying to go higher but the Magpies should be aiming for better, just doing it sensibly
  
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• Family stunned as loving mum and son found dead less than two days apart

  10-05-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Mystery surrounds how David Sydenham and Patricia Bowman came to die at the same Newcastle home
  
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• Deer devil! Watch this deer dicing with death after running into Great North Road bus lane

  10-05-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The bizarre footage was captured by a taxi passenger on Wednesday night near to the Three Mile Inn pub in Gosforth
  
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• Noise campaigners ready to work with Newcastle International Airport on new plans

  10-05-2018 18:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A wide-ranging plan which aims to facilitate the rapid expansion of the airport was unveiled on Thursday
  
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• Jogger tells how she was subjected to a terrifying alleged sex attack while out running

  10-05-2018 18:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Teenager Rhyss Laws, 19, denies sexually assaulting a woman in her 40s as she went for an early morning run in Ashington
  
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• World class centre of excellence coming to Northumberland, triggering job creation

  10-05-2018 18:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  TT Electronics is turning its Bedlington base into a centre of engineering and manufacturing excellence, and expects staff numbers to grow
  
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• Sunderland Software City signs partnership to help tech firms sell in China

  10-05-2018 18:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The SSC has signed a memorandum of understanding with TusPark Newcastle, which has links with business parks across China
  
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• When a Government Minister tweets 'what's not to like?', it's asking for trouble

  10-05-2018 18:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Journal business editor Graeme Whitfield on how Twitter is not the best places to discuss complex issues like the economy
  
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• Major expansion plans announced for Newcastle Airport - here's everything you need to know

  10-05-2018 18:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A masterplan setting out the airport's strategy until 2035 has been unveiled, including travel to new destinations
  
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• Will Swansea manager search have an impact on Sunderland's hunt for a new boss?

  10-05-2018 17:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  The bookies' favourites for both the next Sunderland and Swansea manager's jobs have a similar look to them
  
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• The medicines that WON'T be available on the NHS from next month

  10-05-2018 17:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The NHS is cutting down on prescriptions for 'over the counter' remedies in a bid to save millions per year
  
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• Parents should ask babies for permission before changing their nappy, says sexuality expert

  10-05-2018 17:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Deanne Carson, who describes herself on Twitter as a 'sexuality educator, speaker and author', made the claim on TV
  
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• Fire-hit Gateshead block of flats passed all cladding tests following Grenfell

  10-05-2018 17:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Smoke was seen billowing from the Regent Court block of flats on High Street West in Gateshead
  
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• Elderly care home resident enjoys 'best day ever' as wish to visit North East coast is fulfilled

  10-05-2018 17:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Alex Dawson was the latest resident to add a wish to the 'wish list' at Waverley Lodge Care Home in Newcastle
  
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• Eurovision Song Contest quiz - test your knowledge of the annual music extravaganza

  10-05-2018 17:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Eurovision 2018 is now in full force, ahead of Saturday's big final try our quiz dedicated to the annual Song Contest
  
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• The North East heroes joining Ant and Dec and Alan Shearer on the Quayside Walk of Fame

  10-05-2018 17:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A number of names are joining the 'Local Heroes' collection on the Quayside Mile from Baltic Square to the Swing Bridge
  
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• Timpsons boss tells North East entrepreneurs: 'Keep it simple and trust staff'

  10-05-2018 17:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sir John Timpson was speaking at the Entrepreneurs' Forum conference in Newcastle   
  
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• Jamaal Lascelles reveals what Newcastle must do to reach next level as he lauds 'world-class' Kane

  10-05-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United captain Jamaal Lascelles was full of praise for his Magpies side - despite their narrow loss at Wembley
  
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• Healthy chocolate? Newcastle firm says it is making treats that can be enjoyed every day

  10-05-2018 16:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Chocolateeha - which has featured on the BBC show Top of the Shop - takes 36 hours to make each batch of its chocolates
  
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• First footage as firefighters called to billowing smoke at Gateshead flats

  10-05-2018 16:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  More than 40 firefighters are at Regent Court in Gateshead where smoke has been seen billowing from the roof of the 10-storey building
  
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• More passengers and new destinations: Newcastle Airport reveals major expansion plans

  10-05-2018 16:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The masterplan sets out the airport's strategy for growth until 2035, including a number of eye-catching ambitions
  
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• Robbin Ruiter feels for Sunderland's non-playing staff after relegation from the Championship

  10-05-2018 16:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gaolkeeper Robbin Ruiter appreciates that it's the fans and the staff that are affected most by relegation, and hopes to make amends next season
  
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• Real Housewives of Cheshire star Tanya Bardsley launches jewellery line with Newcastle designer

  10-05-2018 16:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dreams to Reality, a collection seen on TV on the Real Housewives of Cheshire is a collaboration between Tanya and Newcastle based Emma Hedley
  
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• Stats suggest Newcastle United have a problem away to top four but Wembley showed it isn't mental

  10-05-2018 16:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Magpies have picked up 11 points from 153 away to the top four - but their performance at Wembley suggests the problem isn't psychological
  
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• Asda drops £99 petrol charge - what are Tesco, Morrisons and Sainsbury's doing?

  10-05-2018 16:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We asked if Sainsbury's, Tesco and Morrisons are bringing in the deposit charge for customers paying for fuel at the pump
  
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• Newcastle's Chelsea clash is the £8million match - and it could have a big impact on Rafa's budget

  10-05-2018 15:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Newcastle United head into the final weekend of the season with survival assured but still plenty to play for
  
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• Instagram is DOWN and people around the world are talking about the social media site crashing

  10-05-2018 15:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  DownDetector has had hundreds of reports of issues, which appear to have started at around 1pm
  
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• 'We always believe we'll create chances' - Why Ritchie is confident NUFC can end season in top 10

  10-05-2018 15:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United winger Matt Ritchie was impressed by the 'courage' the Magpies display at Wembley on Wednesday
  
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• Victoria's Secret coming to the Metrocentre and we now know where it's going to be

  10-05-2018 15:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  There was a huge reaction to the news that Victoria's Secret is coming to the Metrocentre and its exact location has been revealed
  
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• Newcastle firm Frank Recruitment opens office in Florida to continue global growth

  10-05-2018 15:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The software recruitment firm is looking to create 100 jobs in Tampa following its move
  
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• House of Fraser reports £44m loss as troubles mount for department store chain

  10-05-2018 15:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The company, which has a major store in the Gateshead Metrocentre, is considering a closure programme
  
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• Chief executive of Age Concern found guilty of £700,000 fraud on the charity

  10-05-2018 15:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  John Briers, of Gateshead, has been remanded in custody after jurors convicted him of fleecing Age Concern South Tyneside
  
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• Wedding bouncy castle goes viral across the world and it's made in the North East

  10-05-2018 14:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Harry and Meghan are you listening? You can now hire a wedding bouncy castle for your big day and it's all down to A Wedding Wonderland
  
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• North East jobs at risk as BT reveals it will axe 13,000 posts around the world

  10-05-2018 14:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Thousands of jobs are being cut by BT at the same time as the firm announced it would exit its London headquarters
  
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• Firefighters at high rise in Gateshead LIVE: Smoke coming from flat's roof in town centre

  10-05-2018 14:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Firefighters are investigating the source of smoke coming from a high rise block of flats in Gateshead town centre
  
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• Firefighters at Gateshead flats: Emergency services called as smoke billows from high rise building

  10-05-2018 14:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A total of 34 firefighters are at Regent Court in central Gateshead where smoke has been seen coming from the roof of the building
  
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• Curious fox wanders round Tynemouth Metro Station on the hunt for scran

  10-05-2018 14:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The animal was seen coming onto the platform and having a good look around before leaving the station in North Tyneside
  
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• Rafa Benitez hints that Newcastle need more 'quality' players as he praises Jonjo Shelvey and Kenedy

  10-05-2018 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Newcastle United performed well at Wembley on Wednesday, but failed to take their chances and lost 1-0
  
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• Newcastle Council's ruling Labour party has more women than men for first time ever

  10-05-2018 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 30 women on the council outnumber the 26 men for the very first time following last week's local elections
  
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• Air ambulance medics can now use video links with 999 calllers to decide how severe casualty is

  10-05-2018 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The technology allows medics to make decisions about the severity of a casualty before the air ambulance lands
  
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