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• Virgin Money merger with CYBG comes closer as talks are extended

  03-06-2018 22:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Owner of Clydesdale and Yorkshire banks has increased offer for Newcastle bank, and agreed two-week extension to talks
  
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• CYBG improves bid for Virgin Money

  03-06-2018 22:33 via bbc.co.uk
  The owner of Clydesdale and Yorkshire Banks says it will create the UK's largest challenger bank.
  
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• Britain's Got Talent final LIVE: North East comedian Lost Voice Guy among acts hoping to win

  03-06-2018 22:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The latest series of Britain's Got Talent has come to an end but who will be chosen to perform at the Royal Variety Performance?
  
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• One-Day Cup: Steven Mullaney's century helps Notts to victory

  03-06-2018 19:51 via bbc.co.uk
  One-Day Cup holders Nottinghamshire face a pivotal match against Derbyshire on Thursday after beating Durham.
  
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• Newcastle fells more trees than any other UK council

  03-06-2018 19:33
  City has cleared 8,414 trees in last three years – twice as many as any other authorityNewcastle has become the tree-felling capital of the UK after the council chopped down almost twice as many trees as any other local authority.More than 110,000 trees have been cut down by councils across the UK in the last three years, according to figures gathered under the Freedom of Information (FOI) act by the Sunday Times. Some 8,414 were in Newcastle, more than in any other rural or urban local au
  
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• Woman found photo on her phone taken while she was sleeping and it left her frozen in terror

  03-06-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Debra Demetriou, of Benton, found the pic on her Samsung S7 of her half-asleep in bed - but claims nobody else was in her home
  
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• Newcastle Uni set to provide sanitary bins in male toilets for gender non-binary students

  03-06-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It comes after Newcastle Uni introduced an all-gender toilet in a library
  
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• If Newcastle United turn to the loan market, these top-six players could be available this summer

  03-06-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Rafa Benitez may need to bolster his Newcastle United first-team squad with loan additions too
  
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• How Miss Newcastle organisers challenged perceptions of pageants with empowerment and fundraising

  03-06-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Miss Newcastle organisers Gainford Group have outlined the steps they took to change perceptions following last year's controversy
  
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• Cardiff City said to have joined race for Didier Ndong, plus competition for Paddy McNair

  03-06-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Cardiff City have reportedly bettered Torino's £6.6m offer for Sunderland's Didier Ndong as Brighton and Hove Albion face opposition for Paddy McNair
  
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• Away the lads - Sunderland look set to kick off 2018-19 League One programme on the road

  03-06-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  The scheduling of Newcastle United's pre-season friendly against Augsburg points to an opening-day away trip for neighbours Sunderland
  
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• Passengers stranded on Metro trains after power failure at Pelaw

  03-06-2018 18:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Nexus are working to get trains running again after the power went down but say there is 'no estimate' for when services will be back on
  
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• Diego Maradona 'wanted to play for Sunderland AFC as a teenager', according to new documentary

  03-06-2018 17:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Diego Maradona threatened to retire if he did not clinch a move to the Wearsiders according to a new documentary
  
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• Newcastle 'bid' for Oguzhan Ozyakup? The truth behind the transfer rumour as Rafa seeks a midfielder

  03-06-2018 17:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Reports in Turkey claim Newcastle United have had a bid accepted for Besiktas midfielder Oguzhan Ozyakup
  
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• Who is Lost Voice Guy? The rise to fame of the comedian tipped to win Britain's Got Talent

  03-06-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The North East's own Lost Voice Guy is well fancied by the bookies to take the Britain's Got Talent crown in Sunday night's final
  
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• What to expect from Britain's Got Talent as North East's Lost Voice Guy battles for top spot

  03-06-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  North East comedian Lost Voice Guy is competing in tonight's BGT grand finale
  
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• North East firms must embrace ecommerce to drive huge growth, says Amazon

  03-06-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The retail giant will bring its Amazon Academy to Newcastle this week, to help firms succeed in the digital economy
  
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• Newcastle, Rafa's contacts and £7.4m in fees - how NUFC could benefit from FIFA proposals on agents

  03-06-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Rafa Benitez have a wealth of contacts in the football world - something which helps Newcastle United during recruitment
  
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• 'Get out and make your mark': How this woman is honouring her fiance's last words

  03-06-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Andrew Weallands, from Westerhope, died at the age of 26 after a three-year battle with cancer
  
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• A Very English Scandal - what to expect from tonight's series finale

  03-06-2018 16:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Find out how BBC1 hit drama starring Hugh Grant as Jeremy Thorpe will play out in Sunday's dramatic last episode
  
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• Who is Tom Naylor? The versatile free agent with League One knowhow attracting Sunderland

  03-06-2018 16:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Naylor starred for Burton Albion last season, despite their relegation, and Sunderland are keen to bring him to Wearside
  
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• Who is Dylan McGeouch? A closer look at the Hibernian star Sunderland are keen on signing

  03-06-2018 16:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  McGeouch is available on a free transfer and his background suggests he has the ability and the character to succeed on Wearside
  
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• Could Tony Coton bring much-needed knowledge of English football to Sunderland's backroom?

  03-06-2018 15:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  With Aston Villa in turmoil after missing out on promotion back to the Premier League, Tony Coton has been linked with a move back to Wearside
  
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• The Botanist will remain closed today as a 'mark of respect' after sudden death of Paul Burns

  03-06-2018 15:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Tragic 37-year-old boss - dubbed Mr Newcastle - passed away suddenly over the weekend
  
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• Newcastle forward Adam Armstrong reveals ambitious long-term plans as he impresses for England U21s

  03-06-2018 15:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Adam Armstrong faces an uncertain Newcastle United future - but he is excelling for England U21s in Toulon
  
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• Tesco, Aldi and Nisa recall pies and sausage rolls as they may contain bits of metal wire

  03-06-2018 15:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Customers who have bought the chilled pastries from Addo Food Group are being told to return them straight away
  
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• The Great North Dog Walk - thousands of pets put their best paw forward and help charity

  03-06-2018 14:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It's been going since 1990 and this Sunday an estimated 40,000 pets took part in the Great North Dog Walk 2018
  
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• Botanist staff release touching statement following sudden death of Paul Burns

  03-06-2018 14:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 37-year-old Botanist boss died over the weekend, and dozens of tributes have flooded in for the popular Gateshead man
  
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• Reported Sunderland target Dylan McGeouch claims he is in no rush to decide his future

  03-06-2018 14:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  The Black Cats have been linked with moves for Scoland midfielder Dylan McGeouch and former Gateshead winger Marcus Maddison
  
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• Premier League fixtures 'leaked': Is this who Newcastle United are playing on opening day?

  03-06-2018 14:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United will learn their opponents on June 14 - but that hasn't stopped early speculation
  
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• The Core: How a building with a living wall is creating a paradise for businesses

  03-06-2018 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Core is helping to bring thousands of jobs to the city's emerging science and tech hub, the Helix
  
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• Sunderland pair looking to use relegation to get free transfers, according to reports

  03-06-2018 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Reports in Turkey say the Black Cats have been asked to release playmaker Wahbi Khazri following the club's relegation. He is not thought to be alone
  
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• Ouseburn Farm unveils extension plans that could help make it financially 'self-sustaining'

  03-06-2018 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The community farm has struggled with funding cuts in the past and was saved from closure in 2016
  
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• North East kids given chance to experience rural life via 'a classroom in the countryside'

  03-06-2018 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Around 1,600 children from the region will be able to enjoy the Children's Countryside Day in Wooler, Northumberland
  
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• Incredible busker, 76, has raised almost £50,000 for charity while battling cancer

  03-06-2018 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  David Stokes, from Bensham, has been singing at Metro stations in Newcastle and Gateshead for almost a decade
  
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• Enterprising Newcastle student launches online ethical beauty store

  03-06-2018 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Beth Fuller, 21, is the brains behind the ethical website Noa Vee
  
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• English Heritage's North East properties - summer opening hours

  03-06-2018 13:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Find out the longer summer hours at Lindisfarne, Belsay, Warkworth Castle and Hadrian's Wall forts - and go explore!
  
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• Britain's Got Talent winners where are they now? From Paul Potts to Tokio Myers

  03-06-2018 13:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  BGT has had many winners since starting in 2007 with Diversity, Attraction and George Sampson among the show's champions
  
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• 'Newcastle's lost it's most lovable character': Tributes to Botanist boss Paul Burns, 37

  03-06-2018 13:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Geordie Shore's Vicky Pattison has spoke of her 'love' for popular Paul as tributes flood Facebook
  
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• Long-term Newcastle target Abel Hernandez confirms he'll be available on a free transfer this summer

  03-06-2018 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Newcastle United enquired about Abel Hernandez's availability at Hull City last summer, but injury prevented a move
  
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• Great Exhibition of the North - check out Great North Museum's star attractions

  03-06-2018 12:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle museum is to showcase 10 star loans you won't want to miss during England's event of the year
  
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• Newcastle United 'keen' on Jack Wilshere and Quincy Promes 'still a target' - Sunday transfer gossip

  03-06-2018 12:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Rafa Benitez is looking to bolster his Newcastle United squad with as many as five further additions this summer
  
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• TusPark offers to share tips on trading in China after successful trade trip

  03-06-2018 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  TusPark Newcastle took 10 UK companies on a trip around China to make business connections and promote trade
  
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• Seven Stories in Newcastle to host major Elmer the Elephant exhibition

  03-06-2018 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Event will mark the 30th anniversary of the publication of the first Elmer the Patchwork Elephant book by David McKee
  
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• Schoolgirl with half a working heart is a star striker on her Felling Magpies football team

  03-06-2018 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Nine-year-old Hope Walton, from Hebburn, has had three open heart operations but she is a striker with the Felling Magpies Girls' team
  
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• North East entrepreneur launches company on a mission to transform the home care sector

  03-06-2018 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Your Alcove uses tailored packages of technology to improve the quality of people's lives
  
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• Have your say over future of Durham University at Question Time-style debate

  03-06-2018 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Members of the public can ask vice-chancellor Stuart Corbridge questions on June 21
  
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• Community outrage after controversial Bill Quay homes plan gets the green light

  03-06-2018 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gentoo Homes' plans for Bill Quay were approved by Gateshead Council's planning and development committee earlier this week
  
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• Sunshine families treated to a special day at Eldon Leisure bowling alley

  03-06-2018 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Sunshine Fund hosted a bowling party for the North East’s ‘Sunshine Families' to get together and enjoy an afternoon of fun
  
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• Ex-Sunderland midfielder David Meyler says next move will be determined by ambition, not money

  03-06-2018 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  David Meyler is looking for a new club after being released by Hull City at the end of last season, and admits disappointment at how it was handled
  
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