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• Northumberland sawmill fined £400,000 after employee has leg amputated by saw blade

  17-05-2018 21:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The incident happened at A&J Scott Limited of Station Sawmill Ltd in Alnwick
  
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• Newcastle United transfer gossip: A number of fresh links despite uncertainty over Benitez's future

  17-05-2018 20:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Bundesliga forwards and international goalkeepers linked as Mbemba could be set for Belgium return  
  
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• Newcastle 'set to side with Big Six clubs' on redistribution of £59m-per-year overseas TV payments

  17-05-2018 20:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Premier League will hold a meeting next month, which Newcastle United managing director Lee Charnley is expected to attend
  
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• If you have one hour to spare this weekend, read the Carillion report in all its awfulness

  17-05-2018 19:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Journal business editor Graeme Whitfield on a "eye-watering, toe-curling" report on a "rotten corporate culture"  
  
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• West Ham joint-owner issues statement on club's manager search with Rafa Benitez their top target

  17-05-2018 19:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Reports in London are suggesting that the Hammers are ready to make a formal move for the Magpies boss
  
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• Why Southgate is wrong about Jonjo Shelvey - and how England boss could have found that out himself

  17-05-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Newcastle United midfielder Jonjo Shelvey has not been included in England's 23-man squad for the World Cup in Russia
  
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• What Newcastle players have said when quizzed about Rafa Benitez's future

  17-05-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Benitez wants to stay at Newcastle - despite West Ham interest - and clearly the players want him to remain on Tyneside as well
  
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• Take a tour of the new-look Central Lower Promenade in Whitley Bay as revamp work finishes

  17-05-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The project to refurbish the seafront stretch is now complete and an official opening event has been planned for next week
  
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• Newcastle's agony, Falcons' ecstacy - the highs and lows of a memorable weekend in London

  17-05-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It was 20 years ago this week that we all headed to London with so much hope of glory coming back to the North East
  
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• James Corden's Carpool Karaoke? Watch one North East taxi firm's own version

  17-05-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Station Taxis' 'Cabpool karaoke' has been inspired by the popular Late Late Show segment, which has featured A-list celebrities
  
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• Brave Manchester attack survivor to make emotional return to city to compete in GreatCity Games

  17-05-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Milly Gosling and parents Jason and Jane survived the Manchester Arena bombing
  
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• As Northumberland sculpture gardens open for the season, it's all happening in the potting shed

  17-05-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Visitors can vote for the next Gillian Dickinson North East Young Sculptor of the Year when Cheeseburn opens this weekend
  
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• Boldon Legionnaires' outbreak firm Faltec Europe fined £1.6m

  17-05-2018 18:56 via bbc.co.uk
  Recorder James Wood said the company had been cost-cutting and had a poor training record.
  
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• Jesmond cafe and bistro Arlo named as one of Britain's best breakfast spots

  17-05-2018 18:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Jesmond restaurant has come in for high praise from a national newspaper for its eclectic breakfast offerings
  
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• Bradley Lowery's mum Gemma skydives on what would have been her son's seventh birthday

  17-05-2018 18:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  See Gemma Lowery touch down after the jump which has raised more than £6,000 for Bradley's foundation
  
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• East Coast Main Line questions answered

  17-05-2018 18:16 via bbc.co.uk
  The BBC's Transport correspondent Victoria Fritz answers your questions about the future of the East Coast Main Line.
  
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• Watch dramatic footage of terrifying gold heist at Arthur's Hill jewellery shop

  17-05-2018 17:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  CCTV captures robbers fleeing Sunny Jewellers on Tamworth Road, Newcastle, after an armed raid
  
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• Grainger Games collapsed owing £3m to creditors, documents reveal

  17-05-2018 17:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The retailer that started life in a Grainger Market stall 21 years ago declared it was 'Game Over' in March, closing 67 stores
  
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• Mike & the Mechanics announce Looking Back Over My Shoulder tour and it's coming to Gateshead

  17-05-2018 17:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Get ready to hear the likes of The Living Years and Over My Shoulders in Gateshead as Mike & the Mechanics hit the road on their 2019 tour
  
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• Boots to have Summer Points Weekend for advantage card holders with loads of points up for grabs

  17-05-2018 17:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Boots is hosting a Summer Points Weekend, offering its advantage card holders the opportunity to pick up some extra points
  
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• From a mental health crisis to a start-up to help others

  17-05-2018 17:15 via bbc.co.uk
  After feeling suicidal, 26-year-old Emma Quinn wanted to help others with her own start-up.
  
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• Mental health awareness in Washington, fundraising for Bradley Lowery Foundation & more charity news

  17-05-2018 17:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Charity and fundraising news written by groups and volunteers throughout Newcastle and the North East
  
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• What is next for the East Coast franchise and the UK rail network

  17-05-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Many think the failure of the Virgin Trains East Coast franchise could mean re-nationalisation of the network
  
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• See latest phase of work being carried out on Coast Road bridge in North Shields

  17-05-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  On Thursday, concrete was poured over the Norham Road bridge to create the remaining part of the road deck
  
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• Niall Quinn is a brilliant man, but a terrible manager, says ex-Sunderland player

  17-05-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Arnau Riera compared Niall Quinn's training sessions to that more worthy of an amateur side during his spell as Sunderland manager
  
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• Newcastle City Council leader reshuffles top team after elections - and there's a fresh face

  17-05-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Cabinet takes all of the most significant decisions within the council, covering issues from council tax rates to transport
  
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• 'I'd be amazed if Rafa Benitez went to West Ham' - Pundits discuss Newcastle United boss' future

  17-05-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United manager Rafa Benitez is wanted by West Ham United, who did not renew David Moyes' short-term contract
  
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• 'He can build the club' - Paul Dummett joins list of Newcastle players who want Rafa Benitez to stay

  17-05-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Newcastle United manager Rafa Benitez is wanted by West Ham United, who did not renew David Moyes' short-term deal
  
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• Former Geordie Shore star Chantelle Connelly has been declared bankrupt

  17-05-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 28-year-old, who shot to fame on the 12th season of Geordie Shore, was declared bankrupt on May 10
  
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• Gateshead to host Pokemon Go Community Day this weekend with plenty player challenges

  17-05-2018 16:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Popular event returns to Saltwell Park with new attractions plus a treasure trail and face-painting for kids
  
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• Walking on broken glass for Rape Crisis

  17-05-2018 16:34 via bbc.co.uk
  'It breaks through barriers of being scared.'
  
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• Prospective Sunderland owner Stewart Donald to meet EFL officials on Friday to discuss takeover

  17-05-2018 16:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Donald requires EFL approval to complete his Sunderland takeover and he will meet with Football league executives to iron out key details
  
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• Tragedy as boy, six, dies after becoming unresponsive at Gateshead home

  17-05-2018 16:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police, who have not identified the six-year-old, say he became ill and was taken to hospital on Wednesday morning where he was sadly pronounced dead
  
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• Cheryl and Liam Payne's joy as baby Bear 'finally starts walking'

  17-05-2018 16:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Previously the ex-One Direction star said Bear was 'too massive' to stay up; Many kids start to walk before they hit one
  
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• As over 100 people WALK OUT of "disgusting" new serial killer movie, here are 6 films that people couldn't sit through

  17-05-2018 16:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  These horror movies made people puke, pass out and storm out of the cinema
  
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• Boots launches huge clearance sale on makeup with prices starting at just 90p

  17-05-2018 16:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The famous makeup brand is being discontinued so pick up a makeup bargain from Boots in store or online while you can
  
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• How to get free tickets to debut of Shark at Tyneside Cinema in Newcastle

  17-05-2018 15:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Interest rates set to be high as North East-made loan shark drama host free screening - with victims of money lenders welcome too
  
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• Bored? Here are 22 hilarious Snapchats that will make you laugh - probably out loud

  17-05-2018 15:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  More than just selfies - it turns out there's a whole lot of people using SnapChat to make hilarious jokes
  
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• 12 years after it first aired - this is what the cast of Waterloo Road looks like now

  17-05-2018 15:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The ensemble cast of Waterloo Road have gone on to have impressive acting careers
  
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• Where is the Magic Weekend fan zone, when is it open and what will be there?

  17-05-2018 15:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Magic Weekend returns to Newcastle this week as will thousands of rugby fans from across the country to see their teams in action
  
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• Boutique bowling firm Lane7 is striking out around the UK - here's where it is headed next

  17-05-2018 14:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle's Lane7 will create 400 jobs when it opens in five more UK cities, and bookings are already being taken for one of them
  
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• Ant McPartlin living away from best mate Dec for the first time in 25 years

  17-05-2018 14:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Ant & Dec have been together on and off screen for nearly three decades but Ant is moving to a new house which will take him away from Dec
  
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• Northumberland County Show - how to get cheapest tickets, what's on and how to get there

  17-05-2018 14:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Find out you can save money by buying tickets now for 2018's Northumberland County Show which takes place on the second May Bank Holiday Monday
  
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• More than 30 Carluccio's restaurants face closure amid CVA proposals

  17-05-2018 14:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Italian restaurant chain has more than 100 across the UK, including the popular venues in Newcastle and Metrocentre
  
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• Struggling Gateshead school Thomas Hepburn Academy to close for good

  17-05-2018 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  After a consultation with parents, the final permission needed for the under-subscribed academy to close has been given - here's what happens now
  
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• South Shields to fall silent for Chloe and Liam on anniversary of Manchester bombing

  17-05-2018 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A minute's silence will be held for Chloe Rutherford and Liam Curry in South Shields on the anniversary of the Manchester bombing
  
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• See the trail of destruction left by vandals who targeted Gateshead primary school

  17-05-2018 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Staff say the forest school area at Ravensworth Terrace Primary has been repeatedly targeted by vandals
  
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• Rise in number of mobile phones found in North East prisons - and they could be keeping inmates safe

  17-05-2018 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Figures show more and more inmates are getting hold of handsets and SIM cards behind bars
  
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• Chancel Mbemba is wanted by three clubs - and he could join a Newcastle team-mate at one of them

  17-05-2018 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Newcastle United defender Chancel Mbemba has barely featured in 2018 - making just one appearance in all competitions
  
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• Southgate reveals why he left Jonjo Shelvey out of England squad - and Newcastle fans won't agree

  17-05-2018 13:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United fans - and many pundits - believe Jonjo Shelvey should be heading to the World Cup with England
  
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