Newcastle news

• Runners pound the pavement on the quayside in aid of the Sunshine Fund

  20-06-2018 21:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The annual 5K Sunshine Run took place on Wednesday to raise funds for disabled children in the North East
  
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• Former football coach will not give evidence at his sex abuse trial - but told police he's innocent

  20-06-2018 21:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  George Ormond, who did work at Newcastle United and other North East clubs, denies 38 sex offences on 19 victims spanning 25 years
  
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• Sunderland children's services to get extra £6.5m

  20-06-2018 20:44 via bbc.co.uk
  Children's services in Sunderland are facing a "perfect storm" of budget cuts and increased demand.
  
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• Metro services to run later on launch night of Great Exhibition of the North

  20-06-2018 20:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Train services will be extended by an hour to help spectators get home after opening night's late finish
  
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• Darren Bonner murder trial: Accused left caravan in a 'mess' after alleged attack

  20-06-2018 19:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Cleaners described finding mud on bed sheets and grass on floors when they tidied up the caravan where Richard Spottiswood had been staying
  
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• The key Newcastle United questions this week - on Benitez's budget and the Magpies' striker search

  20-06-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Newcastle United writer Chris Waugh answered your NUFC-related queries in a Q&A on Chronicle Live
  
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• Heathrow third runway plan safe as Labour says it will give MPs a 'free vote'

  20-06-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Labour says it will oppose a Heathrow third runway - but won't actually order MPs to vote against it
  
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• Dad who lost penis to rare cancer demands legalisation of cannabis oil which could have helped him

  20-06-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Wansbeck MP Ian Lavery is set to deliver cancer-sufferer Paul Keeney's petition to Parliament, and hopes it will help change the law
  
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• Newcastle United transfer gossip: Magpies linked with two Stoke City midfielders

  20-06-2018 18:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  All the Newcastle United rumours as the Magpies look to add to their squad this June after Martin Dubravka arrival
  
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• Who is Zara on Love Island? Meet the latest girl to attract Adam's attention

  20-06-2018 18:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Zara McDermott joined Love Island alongside Ellie Brown and has already been at the centre of some drama in the villa
  
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• Newcastle's Screen on the Green 2018 - dates and films are announced for free summer programme

  20-06-2018 18:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  NE1 Screen on Green's newly- announced bill has lots to shout (and sing) about with musicals, family films, action movies and highlights from our summer of sport
  
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• Newcastle gaming firm Rocket 9 sold as part of £65m deal

  20-06-2018 18:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The sale of Rocket 9 has sparked a shake-up at Bede Gaming, with a new MD being appointed
  
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• Is Adam Collard Love Island's slimiest ever snake? Give your opinion in this poll and see if the nation agrees with you

  20-06-2018 18:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Adam Collard's actions in the Love Island villa have annoyed a lot of viewers, but others are suggesting that he hasn't done anything wrong
  
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• Theresa May wins Brexit vote after Conservative rebels back down

  20-06-2018 18:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Commons rejects call for Parliament to take charge of Brexit negotiations if Government fails to secure acceptable deal
  
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• Love Island tension as Rosie finally confronts Zara about Adam situation

  20-06-2018 17:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  There's been animosity between the pair because of Adam's wandering eye but Rosie and Zara thrash out their differences on Love Island
  
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• Chelsea prospect Kasey Palmer on Newcastle's radar - but Kenedy or Loftus-Cheek is the priority

  20-06-2018 17:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United manager Rafa Benitez still has excellent connections at former club Chelsea
  
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• What's that sound? Great Exhibition of the North build-up has more surprises in store than its maypole

  20-06-2018 17:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Find out why some unusual sights and sounds around Newcastle might stop you in your tracks this week
  
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• Home Secretary Sajid Javid urged to rethink approach to cannabis users by North East MP

  20-06-2018 17:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  After announcing a review of medicinal cannabis, Mr Javid is urged to look at the way Durham Police deal with recreational use
  
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• A look at Newcastle United's transfer window so far and the frustrations beginning to bubble

  20-06-2018 17:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  In this week's Everything is Black and White Podcast looks at Newcastle United's lack of transfer activity
  
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• Tenants in North Shields are facing eviction after cannabis was found in their homes

  20-06-2018 17:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Seven houses were visited by police and council officers - six after cannabis was found and one because of alleged anti-social behaviour
  
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• Lorry fire sends smoke billowing into sky over Newcastle city centre

  20-06-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Two fire engines were called to Wellington Street in Newcastle where a lorry broke out in flames on a Newcastle University building site
  
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• Denis Cheryshev: What links the World Cup Golden Boot contender and Newcastle manager Rafa Benitez?

  20-06-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United manager Rafa Benitez coached Russia's World Cup hero Denis Cheryshev at Real Madrid
  
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• Law Awards success reflects breadth and quality of service at Hay & Kilner

  20-06-2018 16:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jonathan Waters says the firm's extremely pleased to have been shortlisted in every single one of the ten Law Awards categories that it entered this year
  
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• Newcastle internet-of-things firm IOTech gets $2.5m funding from global computing giant

  20-06-2018 16:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  IOTech gained the cash from Dell Technologies Capital and Innovate UK
  
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• Here's how to get cheaper tickets for Katy Perry's Newcastle show

  20-06-2018 16:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Witness Tour is coming to Newcastle this June
  
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• Poundworld to start closing down sale as administrators struggle to find buyer

  20-06-2018 16:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Memo to staff says sales do not mean that stores will definitely close
  
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• The Hoppings 2018: Watch spectacular drone footage of the Town Moor as funfair returns

  20-06-2018 16:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Hoppings 2018 is all set to open and you can get a bird's eye view of the Town Moor funfair thanks to some drone footage
  
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• Piers Morgan 'mugged off' after trying to humiliate Love Island star Hayley

  20-06-2018 16:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Good Morning Britain host admitted he had been "mugged off" as he realised his basic mistake
  
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• World Cup quiz! See how well you remember the first round of fixtures in Russia

  20-06-2018 16:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The first set of games are done and dusted, but how closely have you been paying attention to the action in Russia?
  
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• Newton Aycliffe's Tekmar becomes latest North East firm to float with AIM market debut

  20-06-2018 16:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  After a successful fundraise, the Newton Aycliffe offshore specialist has a market capitalisation of £65m
  
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• 13 truly terrifying warning signs that you would not want to encounter in real life

  20-06-2018 16:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Have you ever spotted a warning sign as terrifying as these?
   
  
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• Newcastle commentator Vicki Sparks makes history at World Cup 2018

  20-06-2018 16:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The BBC reporter became the first ever woman to commentate on a World Cup match during Portugal v Morocco
  
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• Love Island Adam's family hit back at claims they're not happy with his behaviour

  20-06-2018 14:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A Twitter account purporting to be Adam's featured a post about his family being on Rosie's side after Tuesday's Love Island
  
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• EE launches an incredible SIM-only offer for a short time only

  20-06-2018 14:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  As well as a great monthly deal you will receive a £100 Amazon gift voucher
  
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• Mike Ashley's Sports Direct sells US firm shares for £34.8m following rival's takeover

  20-06-2018 14:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The firm had built up a sizeable holding in Finish Line but has disposed of its shares after it was snapped up by rival JD Sports
  
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• 'You were a credit': 1,200 fans who watched England in Times Square praised by police

  20-06-2018 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Force reveal there were no footy-related arrests as fans turned out in force to roar on the Three Lions
  
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• Plans for North East's first Taco Bell could be scrapped due to booze concerns

  20-06-2018 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Licence bid to sell booze at Gateshead restaurant has been met with three objections which could potentially stop it from opening
  
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• Over 200 jobs as drive-thru Starbucks, Aldi, TJ Hughes and more announced for new £6.5m retail park

  20-06-2018 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Blaydon site would be called 'Churchill Retail Park' and include a Burger King and a bigger B&M
  
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• Newcastle United trying to drum up interest in Henri Saivet - as Rafa looks to offload big earners

  20-06-2018 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Henri Saivet has made just six first-team appearances for Newcastle United since joining two-and-a-half years ago
  
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• 'Black henna' tattoos leave boys with chemical burns

  20-06-2018 14:00 via bbc.co.uk
  Nathaniel, 13, and seven-year-old Kane got the tattoos on the last day of their Majorca holiday.
  
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• Boots launches 2 for £5 online only offer on packs of Pampers nappies

  20-06-2018 13:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  If you're needing to stock up on nappies, you might want to head to the Boots website to take advantage of the Pampers offer
  
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• Newcastle's Bede Gaming sells assets for £65m and announces new MD

  20-06-2018 13:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Newcastle software firm has sold Intellectual Property & Software Ltd and Rocket 9
  
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• Prestigious accolades for Gibson & Co Solicitors at recent Northern Law Awards

  20-06-2018 13:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The work and achievements of the firm’s dispute resolution department saw it recognised as the Litigation and Dispute Resolution Team of the Year
  
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• CCTV appeal after thugs assaulted two men on bus in Sunderland

  20-06-2018 13:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police have released pictures of three men and a woman they want to speak to in connection with the incident
  
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• Newcastle and Gateshead road closures for Great Exhibition of the North

  20-06-2018 13:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Here's what you need to know about road and bridge restrictions when the event of the year launches on Friday
  
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• Where to buy Love Island personalised towels, make-up bags and water bottles

  20-06-2018 13:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The TV series has spawned a range of garish merchandise for the 2018 season
  
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• Sunderland close to four new signings, reveals Stewart Donald

  20-06-2018 12:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Sunderland chairman has revealed a centre-half, a centre-midfielder and two forwards are close to joining the club
  
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• North East temperatures soar to match Portugal as UK gets set for mini-heatwave

  20-06-2018 12:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Forecasters are predicting temperatures to rise above 20 degrees from Sunday onwards into next week
  
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• Loftus-Cheek impresses as Jorgensen struggles: How 8 Newcastle 'targets' have performed at World Cup

  20-06-2018 12:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United have scouts at the World Cup - but know prices could become inflated after the tournament
  
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• Turkish club identify Sunderland defender as a 'key transfer target'

  20-06-2018 12:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Black Cats are looking to reduce their wage bill and Trabzonspor could help their cause
  
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