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• Less than 0.5% of business angels are based in the North East, new report reveals

  19-06-2018 22:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Business leaders say lack of funding support for growing companies in the region needs to be tackled
  
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• Former Sunderland owner among bidders for UK's railways arches

  19-06-2018 21:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Almost 500 railway arches in the North East are home to small businesses but Network Rail is planning to sell them off
  
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• Police dealt with five domestic violence calls related to England World Cup match

  19-06-2018 21:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The shocking statistic was revealed by Durham Constabulary on Tuesday following England's win against Tunisia
  
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• There are going to be even more Mobikes dotted around the North East soon

  19-06-2018 21:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  More will be deposited in Newcastle to meet demand from Gateshead in time for the Great Exhibition of the North
  
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• Chancel Mbemba seeks clarification on his future from Newcastle United

  19-06-2018 20:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Toon centre-back wanted by FC Porto desperate to make move to Portugal but price is yet to be agreed
  
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• Darren Bonner murder trial: PC describes finding naked man in shallow grave

  19-06-2018 19:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Officers attended the scene in Cresswell after a walker reported hearing 'snoring' noises from behind a wall
  
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• Tup Tup shooting trial: Doorman who discovered vital evidence at scene appears before jury

  19-06-2018 19:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Joshua Ward described finding a “gun cartridge shell” on the floor as he approached the “commotion” outside the nightclub on June 6 2015
  
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• Everything you need to know about Newcastle United's pre-season plans

  19-06-2018 19:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Rafa Benitez will take his Newcastle United side to Ireland, Hull and Portugal for the club's pre-season campaign
  
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• Newcastle's Centre for Life to star in BBC documentary celebrating its pioneering work

  19-06-2018 19:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  See one of the success stories being revealed during Wednesday night's programme
  
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• 21 depressingly funny memes that all people who have worked in retail will understand

  19-06-2018 19:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  This is for everyone that's ever done a shift in retail...
   
  
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• 'She was an inspiration': Heartbroken family vow to continue tragic mum's legacy after cancer battle

  19-06-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Esma Richardson died last week after a four-year fight with cancer, but her family say they'll never forget her infectious smile and positive attitude
  
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• Newcastle's theatres could be ruined by a new EU rule

  19-06-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Theatres could be faced with huge bills to replace lighting equipment due to new regulations
  
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• Gateshead FC make two key signings as Steve Watson rebuilds Tynesiders' squad

  19-06-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gateshead have moved to strengthen their squad with winger and defender arriving at the International Stadium
  
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• What is VAR? Everything you need to know about the Video Assistant Referee

  19-06-2018 18:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  All you need to know about the VAR system used in the World Cup in Russia     
  
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• Love Island romance on the cards between Alex and Newcastle girl Ellie

  19-06-2018 18:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Finally it looks like Doctor Alex might be getting some love in the Love Island villa as sparks fly between him and Ellie
  
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• Gateshead special school to get multi-million pound move amid skyrocketing demand for places

  19-06-2018 18:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gateshead Council has given its backing to proposals to move Gibside School to a new site on the Shipcote playing field
  
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• Should universities ditch predicted grade offers and wait until after A Levels to give them out?

  19-06-2018 18:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Here's what one North East institution thought of the radical proposal to overhaul England's offers system
  
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• Growing firm reveals new home in former North Shields pub

  19-06-2018 17:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Blu Sky accountants say its base at the old Tun pub is the best bar none
  
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• Historic coach house in Newcastle destined to be turned into luxury homes

  19-06-2018 17:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Developers FiftyTwo Group has teamed up with the owner of the Coach House in Gosforth to turn it into houses and apartments
  
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• Great Exhibition of the North: 50 paintings in 50 days

  19-06-2018 17:19 via bbc.co.uk
  Fifty murals are being created for the Great Exhibition to celebrate everything "Northern".
  
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• Barratt chairman appointed president of business group CBI

  19-06-2018 17:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  John Allan, who is also chairman of Tesco, has criticised the Government over its handling of Brexit 
  
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• Newcastle MP Chi Onwurah worried about the future of Virgin Money jobs

  19-06-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  MP is seeking reassurances about Newcastle jobs following announcement of Virgin Money takeover
  
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• Love Island drama as Adam angers Rosie again by getting close to new girl Zara

  19-06-2018 16:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Having dumped Kendall for Rosie and angering her by flirting with Megan, Adam's eye wanders again on Love Island
  
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• 'The Steven Taylor Assassin strikes again.' - Fans mock Columbia's Carlos Sanchez's sending off

  19-06-2018 16:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Former Newcastle United defender Steven Taylor is remembered for his red card against Aston Villa
  
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• 'The Steven Taylor Assassin strikes again.' - Fans mock Colombia's Carlos Sanchez's sending off

  19-06-2018 16:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Former Newcastle United defender Steven Taylor is remembered for his red card against Aston Villa
  
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• Here's why there is a huge crane working on Grey's Monument

  19-06-2018 16:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The iconic Newcastle landmark will be transformed into a colourful 'Maypole' for the Great Exhibition of the North
  
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• How safe is my 2018 holiday destination? Find out what its terror threat level is

  19-06-2018 16:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Foreign Office has issued travel advice for holidaymakers - here's a run down of some popular destinations
  
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• A1 closed for an hour after car crashes and spins wrong way round

  19-06-2018 16:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police, firefighters and paramedics worked at the scene of the crash on the A1 south at Denton in Newcastle on Tuesday afternoon
  
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• 'Cold and calculating' North Shields man murdered blind woman and tried to kill parents

  19-06-2018 16:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Mark Smith has pleaded guilty to murdering Jillian Grant and attempting to kill Graham and Linda Smith in an arson attack
  
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• Newcastle Falcons optimistic for future despite reporting widening losses

  19-06-2018 16:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Newcastle Rugby Limited, which also includes Newcastle Thunder, saw revenues and attendances grow
  
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• Newcastle United still to bid for a player - despite two new names linked

  19-06-2018 16:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  The Magpies are yet to get off the mark in terms of a new face as frustration grows for Rafa Benitez
  
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• St James' Park to host England for a Rugby World Cup warm-up game next summer

  19-06-2018 15:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Newcastle United's home ground will host the England Rugby team when they take on Italy before the 2019 World Cup in Japan
  
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• Russia 2018 World Cup special podcast - Could it be England's year?

  19-06-2018 15:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Mark Douglas and Sean McCormick dissect the first week of action and assess the runners and riders in Russia
  
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• Who is Anthony Limbombe? The Belgium international winger linked with Newcastle

  19-06-2018 15:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Club Brugge's Limbombe is attracting interest from the Premier League and Bundesliga this summer
  
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• Tup Tup shooting trial: Threats to door staff in Newcastle 'pretty routine', jury hears

  19-06-2018 15:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Doorman Chris Wakelam continued to give evidence at the trial of John Henry Sayers and three others on Tuesday
  
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• Premier League safe standing should allowed 'within two years' says EFL chief

  19-06-2018 14:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Shaun Harvey has welcomed the government's announcement it was willing to review the current all-seater requirement
  
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• McDonald's launches Chicken Select and cheese bites share boxes but there's a catch

  19-06-2018 14:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It's chicken nugget share box is already popular and now McDonald's has launched chicken select and cheese bites boxes
  
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• Northumberland man launches business making bespoke watches

  19-06-2018 14:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Glen Anthony Jobling worked with motor cars for more than 30 years before deciding it was time for a new direction
  
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• Asda is having a huge toy sale with discounts on Fisher Price, Little Tikes and more

  19-06-2018 14:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Everything from jumperoos to slides have had their prices slashed as part of Asda's massive toy sale in store and online
  
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• England v Tunisia pulls huge TV audience - where does it rank in the most-watched games ever?

  19-06-2018 14:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  A staggering 21.3 million people watched England's match against Tunisia at the 2018 World Cup from Russia
  
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• Watch England fan celebrate win - by diving in to a moving car's BOOT in Newcastle city centre

  19-06-2018 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The doorman who shot the footage in Newcastle city centre praised the atmosphere after England's 2-1 last-gap win over Tunisia
  
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• Scunthorpe resigned to losing Hakeeb Adelakun, but Sunderland face tough competition

  19-06-2018 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sunderland have been linked with Scunthorpe winger Hakeep Adelakun but there is much competition for him
  
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• Cafe owners make heartwarming gesture to firefighters who bravely battled blaze at nearby barn

  19-06-2018 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  This Alnwick cafe has offered free tea and coffee to on-duty firefighters in recognition of their hard work
  
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• Sunderland's Jason Steele in talks over a move to the Premier League with Brighton

  19-06-2018 13:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Jason Steele looks set to leave Sunderland with the club having agreed to sell the former Middlesbrough goalkeeper to Brighton
  
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• Newcastle United's transfer budget explained: How much they'll have - and why

  19-06-2018 13:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  This is the best explanation yet for why Newcastle United's transfer budget is not at the top end of the Premier League market
  
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• Paul Gascoigne: Current England team capable of reaching World Cup final

  19-06-2018 13:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Paul Gascoigne sends positive message to England team after victory over Tunisia
  
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• Sunderland transfer gossip: Celtic defender compared to Ryan Bertrand linked with loan move

  19-06-2018 12:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Celtic left-back Calvin Miller has been compared to Ryan Bertrand by Brendan Rodgers and is linked with a loan move to Sunderland
  
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• Feeling brave? See the ten most extreme horror scenes that films are allowed to get away with

  19-06-2018 12:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  These films have all pushed the boundaries of what can be shown on the big screen
  
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• Dare to dream: Eleven things that would definitely happen if England won the World Cup

  19-06-2018 12:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  11 things that would definitely happen if England won the World Cup
  
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• The entire school uniform you can get for £5 from Aldi

  19-06-2018 12:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Aldi's back to school range will be available in store from Thursday, July 12
  
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