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• Dean Richards and Vereniki Goneva: Newcastle duo win top Premiership awards

  16-05-2018 23:26 via bbc.co.uk
  Newcastle boss Dean Richards and winger Vereniki Goneva are named Premiership Rugby's top coach and player for 2018.
  
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• Sunderland Ladies 0-2 Arsenal Women

  16-05-2018 22:05 via bbc.co.uk
  Beth Mead scores against her old club as Arsenal beat Sunderland to keep the pressure on second-placed Manchester City.
  
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• Around 100 gather for Newcastle protest to demand an end to the siege on Gaza

  16-05-2018 21:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Speaker Hanna Kreitem told the crowd to stand up for Pakistan during the event at Grey's Monument
  
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• Can you spot the mistake? Bungling contractors accused of putting cyclists at risk

  16-05-2018 21:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Orcas, that are used to separate cycle lanes from the rest of the road, have been installed incorrectly on Rake Lane, in North Shields
  
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• Landlord Hargit Bariana guilty of modern day slavery offences

  16-05-2018 20:36 via bbc.co.uk
  The 46-year-old claimed he was helping the homeless and drug users.
  
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• Jimmy Sinclair changing Sunderland's loan policy for the benefit of the academy stars' development

  16-05-2018 20:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Once upon a time Sunderland showed reluctance to sending young players out on loan for experience but Jimmy Sinclair is trying to change that
  
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• Brewery gigs and a homage to Bond feature in Royal Northern Sinfonia's 60th birthday season

  16-05-2018 20:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The North East orchestra reaches a significant landmark which will be marked in the Sage's 2018-19 classical programme
  
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• Here’s 5 reasons why jousting should replace football as Britain’s national sport

  16-05-2018 19:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  While many associate jousting with the idea of chivalric knights and their adoring maidens, the sport's true roots are far more extreme
  
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• Meet the North East firm protecting bees around the world

  16-05-2018 19:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The sky's the limit for bee behaviour experts Arnia, which is helping to protect bees around the world
  
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• East Coast train line to be put into public control

  16-05-2018 19:21 via bbc.co.uk
  Rail services on the East Coast Main Line to be brought back under government control.
  
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• Blyth slave driver takeaway boss and landlord GUILTY of forcing vulnerable men to work for free

  16-05-2018 19:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Unscrupulous Hargit Bariana, of Blyth, is facing prison after jurors convicted him of a series of modern slavery offences
  
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• What next for Newcastle United? They have to spend seriously or risk being caught behind

  16-05-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Magpies have gone a long way on not much spending this season, but it is a trick which will be hard to beat in the Premier League arms race
  
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• Danger driver Tyrone Quinn, who killed his friend while high on drink and drugs, dies in jail

  16-05-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  James Docherty was fatally injured after getting in car driven by his drunk and drugged up pal after a night out in Newcastle city centre
  
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• And they call it puppy love! Two dogs to tie the knot in South Shields on same day as Royal Wedding

  16-05-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Buddy and Lilly have picked the paw-fect day to get married - and they will do it in style, complete with wedding outfits, bridesmaids and groomsmen
  
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• A new award for game has come to the North East and the Blagdon Farm Shop

  16-05-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Environment Secretary Michael Gove presented the award to Simon Osborne and Jo Celerier at the House of Commons
  
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• Sunderland super-fan George Forster rewarded for his loyalty with FA Cup final tickets

  16-05-2018 18:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  George W Forster was last month named EFL Supporter of the Year for his loyal support of struggling Sunderland
  
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• Hammer terror: Armed gang smash up Newcastle West End jewellers during robbery

  16-05-2018 18:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police has launched an investigation after Sunny Jewellers in Arthur's Hill is hit in robbery which left staff 'shaken up'
  
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• Why a Sam Allardyce return would be neither realistic nor beneficial to Sunderland

  16-05-2018 18:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Sam Allardyce was sacked by Everton despite guiding them to eighth and has straight away been placed in the bookies' running for next Sunderland boss
  
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• Firefighters remain at Sunderland recycling plant 48 hours after huge blaze started

  16-05-2018 17:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  There are still 19 firefighters at the recycling plant in Deptford on Wednesday evening - 48 hours after the fire first started on Monday
  
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• Theresa May declines to intervene in row over plans to close beds at Northumberland hospital

  16-05-2018 17:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Anne-Marie Trevelyan, the Berwick MP, attacks plans to close beds at Rothbury Community Hospital
  
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• Henderson and Pickford in the England squad: What better advert for Sunderland's academy?

  16-05-2018 17:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Jordan Henderson and Jordan Pickford will both be on the plane to Russia for this summer's World Cup after graduating from Sunderland's academy
  
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• What do changes to the East Coast Main Line mean for passengers?

  16-05-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A new business called London North Eastern Railway takes over services on June 24. Here's what to expect
  
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• New jobs to come at Gateshead biscuit maker Northumbrian Fine Foods after acquisition

  16-05-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  New owners Biscuit International plans to make a number of investmentsto support future growth, which will lead to job creation
  
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• New witnesses sought after man 'looking for lost dog' in Kenton approached nine-year-old girl

  16-05-2018 16:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police want to speak to a couple driving a black BMW in the Trowbridge Way area of Kenton on May 3 who were looking for a lost dog
  
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• 'Absolute joke' - Newcastle fans react as Shelvey and Lascelles miss out on the England squad

  16-05-2018 16:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The pair missed out on England's World Cup squad despite their brilliant end of season form for Newcastle
  
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• Taxi driver in a stable condition after suspected stabbing as the four arrested are released

  16-05-2018 16:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police arrested four people after a taxi driver was allegedly stabbed and had his car stolen in Gateshead
  
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• What will Meghan Markle's official title be after she marries Prince Harry and will he get one too?

  16-05-2018 16:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  It's the wedding the world will be watching, and a royal title is tipped to be bestowed on Prince Harry and Megan Markle following their marriage
  
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• Jonjo Shelvey misses out on England World Cup squad, but Newcastle man is exactly what we need

  16-05-2018 16:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Craig Johns on Jonjo Shelvey's England World Cup squad omission and why he is everything England lack in their midfield
  
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• NUFC fans smash target for Jimmy Blower after tragic death - and a Sunderland fan donated first

  16-05-2018 16:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Family thank well-wishers as fans from both clubs help do their bit to bring the 54-year-old home after Algarve tragedy
  
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• Newcastle United fans smash target for Jimmy Blower after tragic death - and a Sunderland fan donated first

  16-05-2018 16:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Family thank well-wishers as fans from both clubs help do their bit to bring the 54-year-old home after Algarve tragedy
  
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• Sunderland children's services spent £6m on agency staff

  16-05-2018 15:57 via bbc.co.uk
  Sunderland children's services spent millions on temporary staff for a second year, figures show.
  
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• What time is the royal wedding on TV? Hour-by-hour armchair viewing guide

  16-05-2018 15:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will get married at Windsor Castle on Saturday, May 19 - here is what to expect
  
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• Newcastle pair Jonjo Shelvey and Jamaal Lascelles miss out on England's World Cup squad

  16-05-2018 15:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Gareth Southgate named his 23-man squad for this summer's World Cup but there was no space for the Magpies pair
  
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• Jimmy Sinclair delighted with season for the academy, and promises U23 relegation is not an issue

  16-05-2018 15:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sunderland's first team has benefited greatly from its academy in recent seasons and boss Jimmy Sinclair is aiming to ensure that continues
  
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• Where can you buy the Prince Harry swimsuit that was on This Morning and how much is it?

  16-05-2018 15:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  This Morning hosts Holly and Phil were very tickled by the Prince Harry inspired swimsuit which featured on Tuesday's show
  
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• The Laurel or Yanny sound illusion causing arguments on the internet - what do you hear?

  16-05-2018 15:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Thousands of people are debating whether they can hear 'Laurel' or 'Yanny' in an audio clip that is circulating on social media
  
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• Horror crash in Algarve between coach and tanker involves 14 British holidaymakers

  16-05-2018 15:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The travellers were on their way from a hotel in Praia da Rocha to Faro Airport in southern Portugal to catch flights home when the crash happened
  
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• Troubled East Coast Main Line services to be run by the Government - but only temporarily

  16-05-2018 15:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Transport Secretary Chris Grayling says Virgin East Coast will lose its franchise on June 24
  
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• Northern Powerhouse business summit announced as part of Great Exhibition of the North

  16-05-2018 15:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ministers will attend the three-day summit in Newcastle to hear from regional leaders on the future of the Northern Powerhouse
  
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• Fresh troubles for House of Fraser with landlords 'furious' at re-structuring plan

  16-05-2018 15:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  The chain - which has shops at Gateshead, Darlington and Middlesbrough - has announced a major closure programme
  
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• Newcastle engineers pioneer tests at the deepest known point on the planet

  16-05-2018 15:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Tyne Subsea - the project by British Engines and Newcastle University, is scaling new heights by plumbing depths before it's even open
  
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• The Late Shows' new programme for teenagers includes a free film screening at Tyneside Cinema

  16-05-2018 15:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  This weekend's annual culture crawl offers Twilight family events, a 6pm start for Gateshead plus late night partying
  
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• Shopping centre to get its own planetarium for May half term holiday

  16-05-2018 15:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  As well as the planetarium, visitors to the shopping centre can always meet some of Star Wars' iconic characters
  
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• Durham rugby player Thomas Howard's Sri Lanka death unexplained

  16-05-2018 15:01 via bbc.co.uk
  Tests found no cause of Thomas Howard's death but police are investigating whether drugs played a part.
  
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• When does Love Island start? Countdown for return of hit ITV2 series

  16-05-2018 14:33 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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• Train company Northern's service unacceptably poor, says mayor

  16-05-2018 14:13 via bbc.co.uk
  Mayor Andy Burnham calls for an inquiry over Northern's lateness, overcrowding and cancellations.
  
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• Why Newcastle winger Matt Ritchie has pulled out of the Scotland squad

  16-05-2018 14:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  After a positive end to the season, Ritchie was expected to join up with Alex McLeish's Scotland squad
  
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• Google Doodle celebrates art deco icon - where can you see art deco style in Newcastle?

  16-05-2018 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Today, Google has marked the 120th birthday of Tamara de Lempicka, whose art deco style is said to have embodied interwar design
  
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• Prince Harry and Meghan Markle reveal Royal wedding bridesmaids and page boys

  16-05-2018 13:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Kensington Palace revealed those who will have important roles to play in the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle on Saturday, May 19
  
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• Greggs to start selling carrot sticks and houmous as part of new summer menu

  16-05-2018 13:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Famous Newcastle bakers has Greggs has just launched its summer menu and among the new additions are carrot sticks with a houmous dip
  
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