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• Consett tourist accused of starting Magaluf hotel blaze sends message home

  23-05-2018 22:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Brandon McCahill, from County Durham, sent a message to his stepsister claiming he was out of jail but had to pay £8,000
  
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• Lifeboat crews rescue injured man on Dutch yacht 12 miles off the Tyneside coast

  23-05-2018 22:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The lifeboat was dispatched after a 63-year-old yachtsman suffered serious arm and shoulder injuries while at sea
  
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• Stewart Donald might not be faultless but he has already shown he is a man of action

  23-05-2018 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sunderland chairman Stewart Donald has been in position less than half a week and already the Stadium of Light has been a whirlwind of activity
  
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• Graham Carr's Newcastle pay-off - and how Lee Charnley's salary compares to other club's directors

  23-05-2018 21:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Newcastle United's annual accounts for the 2016/17 Championship-winning campaign make for interesting reading
  
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• Ayoze Perez's revealing Spanish radio interview: On his NUFC future, Rafa and 'brother' Coloccini

  23-05-2018 21:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United forward Ayoze Perez has returned home to Tenerife for the summer and has given a wide-ranging radio interview
  
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• 5 fun ways to spend more quality time with the family this summer

  23-05-2018 19:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Make sure you’ve got everything you need for this bank holiday weekend… and the half term ahead
  
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• Police chief blasts BBC over 'wholly inaccurate' Manchester Arena attack documentary

  23-05-2018 19:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ian Hopkins, the Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Piece, has lashed out at the contents of Manchester: The Night Of The Bomb
  
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• Jack Ross set to be named as Sunderland's new manager on Thursday

  23-05-2018 19:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  St Mirren have 'reluctantly' agreed to let the Black Cats talk to Jack Ross about becoming their new manager, he is set to be announced on Thursday
  
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• You could enjoy Jesmond Dene without leaving home - if you have £750,000

  23-05-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The five-bedroom home which backs onto Jesmond Dene, has a large kitchen and walk-in wardrobe room, is now on the market
  
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• New micropub with beer garden to open in Blaydon despite concern for nearby flats

  23-05-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A licence has been granted for the micropub, despite concerns about noise complaints
  
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• How Wallace and Gromit will pay homage to Lord Armstrong at the Great Exhibition of the North

  23-05-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Plasticine heroes are to feature in an exhibition in Newcastle and a series of free creative workshops at Live Theatre
  
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• Football coach George Ormond on trial accused of 25-year campaign of sex abuse on young players

  23-05-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  George Ormond, who coached local youth teams and volunteered at Newcastle United, denies 38 allegations on 19 complainants, many of them children
  
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• Campaigners bring battle to save services at South Tyneside District Hospital to Parliament

  23-05-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Prime Minister Theresa May defends plans to move services from South Tyneside to Sunderland
  
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• Durham hot air balloon festival - dates, times and locations for massive Bank Holiday event

  23-05-2018 18:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Massive event Balloons InDurham returns to the city for Bank Holiday this weekend after its debut last year
  
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• Great escapes: The 6 best bank holiday road trips in the UK for lovers of driving

  23-05-2018 18:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We've picked some excellent driving roads - plus lovely places to stay when you get there
  
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• How a Gateshead girl beat the Oxford odds - and what she found out along the way

  23-05-2018 18:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Just 2% of Oxford students come from the North East and the University has pledged to do more to increase recruitment here
  
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• Ann Cleeves (Vera) and Lee Hall (Billy Elliot) lined up to give free lectures in the North East

  23-05-2018 18:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The two high profile North East writers feature in the University of Sunderland's summer series of free public lectures
  
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• Could you solve a murder? Take this quiz and see if you can work out whodunnit

  23-05-2018 18:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Are you the next Sherlock, or should you leave the mysteries to the experts? Find out with this quiz...
  
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• Newcastle United's accounts analysed and where does Ayoze Perez's future lie?

  23-05-2018 18:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  This week's Everythign is Black and White Podcast reviews Bobby Robson: More Than A Manager
  
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• Hammer heist in Newcastle's West End saw £100,000 of jewellery stolen

  23-05-2018 18:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The armed men raided Sunny Jewellers on Tamworth Road in Newcastle and police are appealing to key witnesses
  
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• Jamaal Lascelles says it's an 'honour' to be named Newcastle United's player of the year

  23-05-2018 17:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United captain Jamaal Lascelles has been speaking after being awarded player of the year
  
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• People are confessing the worst things they ever did to their Sims - and it gets DARK

  23-05-2018 17:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Pretty much all of us were obsessed with the Sims at one point or another...
  
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• Poundland's fashion line Pep & Co arrives in Gateshead with clothes starting at £1

  23-05-2018 17:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  PEP&CO is expanding and as part of a natonwide roll out, Poundland's fashion range is now available at a branch in Gateshead
  
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• Jobs on way after Dutch keg maker picks Durham for first UK plant

  23-05-2018 17:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Lightweight Containers has taken a lease on a factory at Seaham and is hoping to create 35 jobs
  
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• First cats move into new Gateshead adoption centre - but still need a forever family

  23-05-2018 17:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jack, Jasper and Tabitha are just three of the expected 500 cats and kitten that the new centre in Gateshead expect to help each year
  
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• Newcastle City Council leader Nick Forbes outlines aim for second North of Tyne devo deal

  23-05-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Nick Forbes has reset his Labour administration's aims following this month's local elections and his reappointment as leader
  
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• MP's aide apologises for saying he wants to see a 'noose around Theresa May's neck'

  23-05-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A parliamentary assistant to Labour Party chairman Ian Lavery made the since-deleted comment on a Facebook post about peerages
  
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• Ex-Newcastle forward Shola Ameobi released by Notts County - could this mark the end of his career?

  23-05-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Shola Ameobi became a cult hero on Tyneside after a 14-year playing career with his boyhood club Newcastle United
  
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• Mikel Merino is wanted by a second Spanish club - as Matz Sels 'nears permanent' Newcastle exit

  23-05-2018 15:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United midfielder Mikel Merino is attracting interest in Spain, while Matz Sels may finally be departing
  
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• 'We say no more': Police urge victims of domestic abuse and sexual assault to speak out

  23-05-2018 15:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police are working to stamp out crimes that take place behind closed doors and have urged the public to speak out
  
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• Young entrepreneur Jules Quinn: I get my best ideas while drinking

  23-05-2018 15:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Teashed and Popaball entrepreneur is the latest person to take on our Business Interview
  
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• Has Love Island filming started already? Chris Ramsey's wife Rosie spots TV crew in Majorca

  23-05-2018 15:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The new series is rumoured to be starting very soon and Chris Ramsey's wife thinks she has seen Love Island being filmed
  
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• St Mirren in 'skulduggery' claim over reports Sunderland are close to appointing manager Jack Ross

  23-05-2018 14:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sunderland are reportedly close to appointing Jack Ross but St Mirren's chairman says there has been no contact between the clubs
  
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• Bank holiday chaos: Drivers could face delays due to Felling bypass closures

  23-05-2018 14:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A series of evening closures have been lined up this week to allow for the final stages of the works to be completed
  
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• This Jesmond bowling green needs a new lease of life - what could it turn into?

  23-05-2018 14:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle City Council wants someone to transform the former Brandling Park Bowling Club which has been shut since the autumn
  
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• Sunderland supporters group Red and White Army have already made contact with new regime

  23-05-2018 14:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  New Black Cats chairman Stewart Donald is keen to build links with fans and the Red and White Army, and the new regime has already been in touch
  
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• How Jamaal Lascelles has followed in Alan Shearer and Kevin Keegan's footsteps with annual award

  23-05-2018 14:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Newcastle United finished 10th in the Premier League in their first season back in the top flight following promotion
  
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• Win VIP tickets to see Thirty Seconds to Mars in Newcastle this weekend

  23-05-2018 14:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jared Leto fronted band Thirty Seconds to Mars will play Spiller's Wharf as part of the This is Tomorrow festival in Newcastle
  
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• Sunderland set to appoint Jack Ross, as Stewart Donald says manager hunt is almost over

  23-05-2018 14:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  St Mirren's Jack Ross is set to become Sunderland manager, with owner Stewart Donald confirming club is finalising details with its next boss
  
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• Odds for next Sunderland manager - Jack Ross set to be appointed by Stewart Donald

  23-05-2018 14:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Black Cats are searching for a new manager, but who is leading the field according to the bookmakers?
  
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• Newcastle United's accounts reveal spending at Sports Direct

  23-05-2018 14:01 via bbc.co.uk
  Newcastle United's financial accounts reveal the club spent nearly £1.3m on stock from Sports Direct and owner Mike Ashley's other businesses.
  
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• Stewart Donald set to talk to potential new Sunderland investor at Monaco Grand Prix

  23-05-2018 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Stewart Donald is moving quickly as Sunderland's new chairman, and will speak to a potential new investor at this weekend's Monaco Grand Prix
  
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• Revealed: Newcastle United's official net spend on transfers in 17/18 season - and over three years

  23-05-2018 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United manager Rafa Benitez wants the club to back him with a significant transfer budget this summer
  
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• Oxford University admissions are out - and it is not good news for North East students

  23-05-2018 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Oxford University has been branded a 'bastion of white, middle class, southern privilege' by Labour MP David Lammy
  
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• Council to create temporary campsites for gypsies and travellers during Appleby Horse Fair

  23-05-2018 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Thousands of travellers are likely to travel through County Durham to the annual Cumbrian fair in June
  
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• Bus driver had sex with child days before he was due to be jailed for sexual activity with her

  23-05-2018 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Married George Willis, of Wallsend, was on bail awaiting sentence for sex offences on the teenager when he picked her up from school and they had sex
  
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• Sunderland: Jack Ross expected to be named manager on Wednesday

  23-05-2018 13:49 via bbc.co.uk
  Sunderland expect to be in a position to confirm St Mirren boss Jack Ross as their new manager on Wednesday.
  
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• National Pub & Bar Awards sees three North East bars in the running for regional title

  23-05-2018 13:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The National Pub & Bar Awards will be held on Wednesday and having already won County titles, three North East bars are in the running
  
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• Marks and Spencer to open new store in Alnwick - despite UK closure programme

  23-05-2018 13:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  M&S want to open in the Northumberland town as part of a wider development set to create more than 90 jobs
  
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• Think you and your friends are clever? BBC quiz Eggheads is looking for teams for new series

  23-05-2018 12:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  If you're part of a winning quiz team or fancy your chances taking on the boffins then you could win cash by beating the Eggheads
  
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