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• Walkers warned about dangers of common hogweed after dad left with serious injuries

  30-05-2018 21:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Nathan Davies may need a skin graft to repair the damage caused by the weed - which can be found in Newcastle parks
  
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• Martin Dubravka announced as Newcastle United's first summer signing

  30-05-2018 20:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  The Magpies have added the Slovakian international to their squad after superb loan spell
  
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• Man trampled by cow while walking in Northumberland countryside airlifted to hospital

  30-05-2018 19:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Paramedics treated the man at the scene after he was trampled on by a cow then airlifted him to hospital
  
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• See charred remains after mounds of rubbish catch fire on North Shields street

  30-05-2018 19:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Mattresses, chairs and shelves caught fire as firefighters were called to the discarded furniture blaze in North Shields
  
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• Heartbroken friends of Andrew Westlake, who died at Turkish airport, launch appeal to bring him home

  30-05-2018 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Andrew Westlake died at Dalaman Airport and his family say they are still hearing 'conflicting stories' about what happened
  
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• Look who's in Newcastle! Crews for TV's Vera spotted filming new series in popular suburb

  30-05-2018 19:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Crews filming for ITV drama Vera, starring Brenda Blethyn, were spotted in Jesmond, Newcastle
  
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• Martin Dubravka has agreed terms with Newcastle United with deal soon to be confirmed

  30-05-2018 19:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Magpies are set to unveil Martin Dubravka as first signing of the summer at St James' Park
  
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• Waits for NHS treatment damage mental health and family relationships

  30-05-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A third of people facing long waits for treatment say it damaged their mental health
  
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• Rondon, Shaqiri and Mawson? The relegated players Newcastle should consider signing this summer

  30-05-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United manager Rafa Benitez is keen to make significant additions to his squad this summer
  
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• Police search for man after woman is assaulted outside Trillians Rock Bar in Newcastle

  30-05-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 25-year-old woman was smoking outside Trillian’s Bar in Princess Square when the assault happened, police say
  
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• Newcastle restaurant Mr Petit to serve up a special taste of summer during Screen on the Green

  30-05-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  'Hidden gem' will focus on tempting the tastebuds of kids when NE1's annual outdoor film programme gets under way
  
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• Michael O'Neill says Paddy McNair is a Premier League player, but Sunderland want more than £2m

  30-05-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Michael O'Neill says Paddy McNair is a Premier League player but it will take more than Brighton's initial £2m bid to take him back there this summer
  
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• Jamaal Lascelles warns it would be 'crazy' not to hand Rafa Benitez a new deal

  30-05-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Rafa Benitez's current contract is set to expire at the end of the season with the club still talking to the former Real Madrid boss
  
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• Deadly flares were stolen by thieves during overnight burglary in South Shields

  30-05-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police are warning people of the dangers of the flares after the theft from a garage
  
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• Maltesers Buttons and Maltesters Truffles set to launch - how much will they cost?

  30-05-2018 18:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Malteser is a go-to chocolate for many people and you'll soon be able to tuck into two new varieties of it
  
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• Did you spot them?! 12 actors who look UNRECOGNISABLE in film roles

  30-05-2018 18:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  From Margot Robbie to Tom Cruise, these actors look unrecognisable to the point that you might not have realised it was even them...
   
  
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• The Twitter fails quiz: Test your knowledge of celebrity social media embarrassments

  30-05-2018 18:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Roseanne's epic Twitter self-own has got us thinking about classic celebrity social media fails: how many can you remember?
  
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• Seize every second of family time this half term: Great ways to spend a day (or two) with your little ones

  30-05-2018 18:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Time with our families is precious, so it’s important we make the most of the moments we have together. Here are some tips on how to do exactly that this half term       
  
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• One Voice ready to bring hit songs of iconic divas to Whitley Bay stage

  30-05-2018 18:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  One Voice will feature songs by the likes of Tina Turner, Celine Dion and Whitney Houston and is coming to Playhouse Whitley Bay
  
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• British father dies 'in fall' at Dalaman airport in Turkey

  30-05-2018 17:34 via bbc.co.uk
  Reports say Andrew Westlake died following a fall at Dalaman airport, in south west Turkey.
  
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• Who's in Love Island this year? Full list of contestants heading into the villa for itv2 show

  30-05-2018 17:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Hosted by Caroline Flack, Love Island will soon be back on itv2 as the hit dating show returns for another series
  
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• What time is Ed Sheeran on stage on his tour? Singer gets set for three Newcastle shows

  30-05-2018 17:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Off to see Ed Sheeran at St James' Park in Newcastle? Here are the approximate stage timings for his UK stadium tour
  
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• Stephenson Quarter developer David Clouston outlines his life in business

  30-05-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Clouston Group MD is the latest person to take part in our Business Interview
  
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• Revealed: The number of North East football fans banned from travelling abroad during the World Cup

  30-05-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The total of 126 football fans in the region were hit with banning orders over disorder during matches
  
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• Man taken to hospital after falling from Tyne Bridge onto Newcastle Quayside pavement below

  30-05-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police and paramedics were called to the Newcastle Quayside below the Tyne Bridge after a man fell onto the pavement
  
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• Highly-rated Newcastle United goalkeeper Freddie Woodman is targeting more silverware with England

  30-05-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Newcastle United goalkeeper Freddie Woodman spent the second half of last season on loan at Aberdeen
  
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• Convicted sex attacker who raped woman while she was vomiting jailed

  30-05-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Monster Terry Maughan subjected a second woman to vile attacks, including while she was being sick in a toilet
  
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• Bill Quay homes plan given approval despite cries of 'disgusting' from campaigners

  30-05-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gentoo Homes said its bid to build new houses in Gateshead had taken in feedback from concerned residents
  
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• Take Me Out to screen an Over 50s Special as part of its 10th birthday celebrations

  30-05-2018 16:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Hit ITV dating show Take Me Out has been on our screen for 10 years and soon host Paddy McGuinness will host an Over 50s Special
  
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• Argos knocks £755 off its huge outdoor spa and plunge pool - get one while you can

  30-05-2018 16:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Many stores have got in on the hot tub and outdoor pool act this year but Argos' Intex Pure Spa and Plunge Pool might just top them all
  
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• New children's book includes interactive trail to take young readers on a North East adventure

  30-05-2018 16:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  South Shields author hopes Lily and the Island of Secrets - and its map - will help bring visitors to region
  
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• Britain's Got Talent star Lost Voice Guy added to lineup for South Tyneside Comedy Festival

  30-05-2018 16:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Lost Voice Guy, real name Lee Ridley, is the new bookies favourite to win BGT after winning the first semi final on Monday
  
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• Two teenagers arrested after two women allegedly raped in Mowbray Park in Sunderland

  30-05-2018 16:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police say two women were attacked in Mowbray Park while socialising with a group of men
  
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• Masked men broke into Stanley home and demanded cannabis from owner

  30-05-2018 16:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police are searching for two suspects after they forced their way into a home in Stanley during early morning raid
  
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• North East dad Andrew Westlake died in Turkish airport after being ordered off flight, says witness

  30-05-2018 16:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Passenger Perry Sheldon tells of horror at learning the man he spoke to in terminal queue died soon after
  
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• Bank of England governor Mark Carney to speak at Great Exhibition of the North's business summit

  30-05-2018 16:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sugata Mitra and Collette Roche will also speak at the Northern Powerhouse event from July 4-6
  
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• Tyneside shortlisted for C4 creative hub

  30-05-2018 15:31 via bbc.co.uk
  The channel is moving ahead with plans to open a national headquarters outside London.
  
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• Cheers! Newcastle's The Waiting Rooms competes to be Budweiser’s King of Pubs

  30-05-2018 15:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  How World Cup fans can to help city bar to beat national competition and win £10,000
  
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• Gateshead's De La Rue absorbs £3.7m costs following failed passport contract bid

  30-05-2018 15:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Team Valley bank note and passport printer highlighted a strong year, despite the disappointment of losing the passport contract
  
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• Paddy McNair's Panama capers underline why Sunderland dismissed £2m Brighton bid

  30-05-2018 15:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Paddy McNair was praised for a man-of-the-match performance in Panama City, highlighting why Sunderland value him at much more than £2m
  
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• Ex-Sunderland star Jordan Pickford ready to be England's World Cup penalty hero

  30-05-2018 14:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Everton keeper Jordan Pickford is heading to Russia for the World Cup and has revealed how the Three Lions are preparing for a penalty shootout
  
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• Ricky Burns added to Newcastle bill as Josh Kelly looks for win to keep big-time boxing coming back

  30-05-2018 14:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Ricky Burns is a former three-weight world champion who was once considered one of the pound-for-pound best in Britain
  
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• Scott Westgarth's coffin draped with Newcastle United shirt as famous faces pay respects

  30-05-2018 14:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Big-hearted Glenn McCrory was with hundreds of others who turned up at Prudhoe boxer Scott Westgarth's funeral in Sheffield
  
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• Channel 4's new headquarters won't be in the North East - but not all is lost yet

  30-05-2018 14:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A joint bid from Newcastle and Gateshead has failed to make the shortlist for the main base, with Manchester and Liverpool among those in the running
  
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• The region’s biggest beer and cider festival is back - here's everything you need to know

  30-05-2018 14:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  There's something for everyone at the Tynedale Beer & Cider Festival, which runs from 14-16 June 2018 at Tynedale Park, Corbridge
  
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• Jesmond bar to host Love Island Launch Party as itv2 dating show returns to screens

  30-05-2018 14:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A new bunch of contestants are ready to head into the Love Island villa and a Newcastle bar is marking the launch night in style
  
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• Mum and teenage daughter abused by 'foul-mouthed man' on a train from Newcastle

  30-05-2018 14:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police have released a CCTV image of a man they want to speak to after the incident between Newcastle and Carlisle
  
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• Police ask public to stop filming people contemplating suicide after Redheugh Bridge incident

  30-05-2018 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The incident occurred on Tuesday night and ended with negotiators bringing the man back over the railings safely
  
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• Newcastle academic takes charge of body promoting region's life sciences sector

  30-05-2018 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Prof David Burn will lead the Northern Health Science Alliance, which brings together bodies from across the North
  
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• Lost Voice Guy suffers nasty fall but says he'll be 'match fit' for Britain's Got Talent final

  30-05-2018 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Comedian Lee Ridley took to Twitter to tell fans he'd tripped ahead of Sunday night's final
  
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