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• Baby death accused dad tells court: 'I would never do anything to hurt my children'

  21-06-2018 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Andrew Chiu denies killing 15-week-old Nathan by shaking him when he would not settle at the family home in Kingston Park
  
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• Alim Ozturk: Sunderland sign former Turkey Under-21 centre-back

  21-06-2018 20:52 via bbc.co.uk
  Sunderland sign Netherlands-born former Turkey Under-21 centre-half Alim Ozturk on a two-year contract.
  
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• 'Fan favourite?' - Sunderland fans delighted as club announce first summer signing

  21-06-2018 20:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  25-year-old defender Alim Ozturk has joined the club on a two-year deal from Turkish side Boluspor
  
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• Newcastle College and Sixth Form downgraded by Ofsted and told it 'requres improvement'

  21-06-2018 20:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  An inspection of the company which runs the Newcastle campus, NCG, knocked it down from 'good' to 'requires improvement'
  
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• Newcastle College and Sixth Form downgraded by Ofsted and told it 'requires improvement'

  21-06-2018 20:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  An inspection of the company which runs the Newcastle campus, NCG, knocked it down from 'good' to 'requires improvement'
  
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• Sunderland have confirmed Turkish defender Alim Ozturk as their first summer signing

  21-06-2018 20:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ozturk has penned a two-year deal at the Stadium of Light and is expected to be the first of a flurry of incomings on Wearside
  
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• The Love Island team pay tribute to Sophie Gradon following her tragic sudden death

  21-06-2018 19:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 32-year-old gained fame after appearing on the popular reality dating show in 2016 - she passed away on Wednesday
  
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• Who is Alim Ozturk? A look at the defender who is Sunderland's first summer signing

  21-06-2018 19:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We take a closer look at Alim Ozturk, the defender who has become Jack Ross' first Sunderland signing this summer
  
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• Could you pass the 11-plus exam? Take this quiz and see if you'd be able to ace it

  21-06-2018 19:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  While students are used to SATs, GCSEs and A-Levels, the majority of people don't take the 11-plus anymore.       
  
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• County Championship: Sussex in command on day two against Durham

  21-06-2018 19:04 via bbc.co.uk
  Durham face a fight to avoid defeat at Sussex after the hosts continued to dominate on day two at Arundel.
  
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• Why increasing Newcastle's commercial revenue is key to making United truly financially competitive

  21-06-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Newcastle is set to host the England rugby union side next summer as St James' Park becomes a true multi-event stadium
  
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• Tragic Charlie Pope's dad speaks of heartbreak after another teen found dead in canal where son died

  21-06-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Student Orlando Nyero was found in the same Manchester city canal as Charlie Pope
  
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• Sunderland's fixture list offers chance to end Black Cats' run of abysmal starts

  21-06-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Ending Sunderland's slow starts must be a priority, and four other points to note now that the EFL fixtures have been released
  
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• 'Newcastle has lost its King and Queen': Sophie Gradon death rocks city, weeks after Paul Burns loss

  21-06-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The death of 32-year-old Sophie comes just 18 days after Botanist manager Paul Burns, 37 tragically lost his life
  
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• Love Island pays tribute to Sophie Gradon before Thursday's episode

  21-06-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 32-year-old from Newcastle, who has died at the age of 32, appeared as a contestant on the show in 2016
  
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• 'He can punch holes in a sheet of metal' - former World boxing champ's verdict on Lewis Ritson

  21-06-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Lewis Ritson wowed the Newcastle crowd with a sensational performance to claim his Lonsdale belt
  
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• Darren Bonner murder trial: Alleged victim had '32 separate areas of injury', jury hears

  21-06-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A pathologist described the injuries found on Mr Bonner, who was discovered fatally inured in a shallow grave in Cresswell
  
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• Buy or avoid - have your say on the latest rumoured Sunderland transfer targets

  21-06-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sunderland have been linked with a number of new signings but which moves should be they pursue and who should they avoid?
  
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• Re-opening of Killingworth Road in Newcastle delayed until NEXT YEAR

  21-06-2018 18:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The road had initially been due to reopen in Match this year before the completion date was moved back to June
  
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• Cresswell 'shallow grave' victim had 32 injuries

  21-06-2018 18:21 via bbc.co.uk
  Darren Bonner was found in undergrowth near a caravan park in Northumberland in July last year.
  
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• People have spotted a hilarious mistake in this vintage book cover - can you see it?

  21-06-2018 18:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Can you see the detail in this illustration that's got people giggling?
  
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• Who is Sophie Gradon? From Miss Newcastle winner to Love Island star

  21-06-2018 17:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sophie Gradon, 32, was well known in Newcastle - here we tell how she rose through the ranks
  
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• Tragic Sophie Gradon was a personal friend of Love Island star Ellie Brown

  21-06-2018 17:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It's unclear how ITV producers intend to handle the situation after the 32-year-old former contestant was found dead
  
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• The unsung heroes making Tyne for our city

  21-06-2018 17:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Meet three local people who put their heart and soul into making Newcastle an even greater place to live
  
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• 25 pure belta Geordie sentences translated so anyone can speak like a local

  21-06-2018 17:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Because not everybody knows what to do to have a deek at them charvas gannin' radgie owa there
  
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• Driver miraculously escapes unscathed after horror crash in Gosforth

  21-06-2018 17:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A Jeep overturned following a crash at the Blue House roundabout in Gosforth on Wednesday night
  
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• Sunderland's Jason Steele completes his move to Brighton and Hove Albion

  21-06-2018 17:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Goalkeeper Jason Steele has left Sunderland to join Premier League Brighton and Hove Albion after a nightmare 12 months on Wearside
  
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• Great Exhibition of the North to launch in Newcastle and Gateshead

  21-06-2018 17:19 via bbc.co.uk
  The £5m celebration of art, culture, design and innovation is expected to attract 3m people.
  
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• Sunderland close to six new signings: Huge transfer update from owner Stewart Donald

  21-06-2018 17:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Stewart Donald was a special guest on Roker Report's podcast this week where he gave a big update on transfers incoming and outgoing
  
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• The Newcastle United U23 players who might join the first team in Ireland

  21-06-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United head to County Kildare for their pre-season camp but will any of the U23s join the first team
  
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• Newcastle MP urges Labour colleagues to support Heathrow third runway plans

  21-06-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Labour opposes a third runway at the airport but is allowing MPs to have a free vote on the matter
  
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• Nicolai Jorgensen World Cup watch - Did the Denmark forward impress against Australia?

  21-06-2018 16:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Jorgensen remains a Newcastle transfer target and Feyenoord are eager for the 27-year-old to impress to drive up his price tag
  
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• Signed Harry Potter books up for auction - find out how much you'd have to conjure up to buy the set

  21-06-2018 16:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Rare collection is set to attract crowds of Potter fans to a summer sale in County Durham
  
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• Weather forecast for Great Exhibition of the North's opening night

  21-06-2018 16:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Thousands are heading to the Tyne to watch Newcastle and Gateshead's opening ceremony, and they will be hoping for no rain or strong wind
  
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• Sage's UK boss Alan Laing leaves software firm a year after MD appointment

  21-06-2018 16:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Lee Perkins, a former UK and Ireland MD has returned on an interim basis while a replacement is found
  
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• Forecasters predict a sunny weekend - deals on paddling pools, BBQs and garden furniture

  21-06-2018 16:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  If you're looking to make the most of the sun, at your own home, you can pick up these products which are cheap or on offer
  
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• Newcastle United dealt transfer blow as Anderlecht confirm Matz Sels' permanent move is off

  21-06-2018 16:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Matz Sels had agreed a personal contract with Anderlecht, but the Belgian club could not meet Newcastle United's demands
  
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• Fake News! Six times Twitter fooled the world

  21-06-2018 16:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We've all been momentarily taken in by a spoof Twitter account at some time of other – but here are some social media gags that really went the extra mile…
  
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• Mothercare has launched a HUGE half price summer sale

  21-06-2018 16:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Parents should definitely consider making the most of this opportunity to save
  
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• The wraps are off! Here's a sneak peek as Stephenson's Rocket is finally unveiled at Discovery Museum

  21-06-2018 15:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Watch video of the famous loco ahead of its going on public display from Friday for the Great Exhibition of the North
  
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• Who is Alim Ozturk? A look at the defender set to become Sunderland's first summer signing

  21-06-2018 15:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We take a closer look at Alim Ozturk, the defender that will become Jack Ross' first Sunderland signing this summer
  
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• John Henry Sayers 'wanted the name of doorman who punched his son', court heard

  21-06-2018 15:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  he jury heard from a former assistant manager at the nightclub as the trial continued on Thursday morning
  
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• Buy or avoid - have your say on the latest rumoured Newcastle transfer targets

  21-06-2018 15:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Of all of the rumoured transfer targets at Newcastle, you can decide which players you would like to see at the club next season
  
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• Love Island fans call for ITV bosses to pay respects to Sophie Gradon in tonight's show

  21-06-2018 15:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sophie, 32, from Newcastle, appeared in the second series of Love Island and was found at around 8.30pm on Wednesday at a house in Medburn, Ponteland
  
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• The greatest football debate on Earth: Who is the best player of all time? Have your say here

  21-06-2018 15:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Maradona? Messi? Ronaldo? It's time to put the great debate to bed once and for all...
  
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• Sophie Gradon dies: Shock as Love Island star and Miss Newcastle winner dies aged 32

  21-06-2018 15:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sophie’s boyfriend, Aaron Armstrong, along with her friends and family confirmed via Sophie’s personal Facebook account that she had passed away
  
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• It's Selfie Day: So here are the 10 greatest selfies of all time

  21-06-2018 15:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Kim Kardashian? Obama? Buzz Aldrin? It's your chance to crown the king or queen of the selfie!
  
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• Reality TV stars and fans bid farewell to Love Island's Sophie Gradon who died at 32

  21-06-2018 14:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sophie Gradon, who was Miss Newcastle and crowed Miss Great Britian in 2009, was found dead on Wednesday
  
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• With the support of Moving on Tyne and Wear, Britannia's 'secured the future she's always dreamed of'

  21-06-2018 14:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Despite having complex health needs, Britannia's been accepted onto the university course of her dreams and is on track to achieve everything she's always wanted
  
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• Sunderland set to sign Alim Ozturk as Jack Ross' rebuild gets under way

  21-06-2018 14:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Turkish defender Alim Ozturk is expected to become Sunderland's first summer signing as new manager Jack Ross starts to overhaul his squad
  
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