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• Friendly defeat at Darlington exposed the shortcomings of Sunderland's squad, says Jack Ross

  10-07-2018 23:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Sunderland's squad still needs a lot of work before it will be ready for the League One season, with strikers and centre-backs the priority
  
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• Sunderland transfers: Jack Ross gives an update on Joel Asoro and other potential comings and goings

  10-07-2018 23:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Joel Asoro was left out of Sunderland's opening pre-season friendly at Darlington and Jack Ross expects the Swede to leave Wearside
  
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• Tall Ships Sunderland events, transport, food, entertainment, royalty and more!

  10-07-2018 23:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  There's lots to see & do along the River Wear this week and we have the details
  
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• Darlington 1-0 Sunderland: Five things we learned from Jack Ross' first game as manager

  10-07-2018 23:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Sunderland do an England when it comes to set-pieces but not in their formation - some of the things we learned about the new-look Black Cats
  
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• Darlington 1-0 Sunderland report: Jack Ross tastes defeat in first pre-season friendly

  10-07-2018 22:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Sunderland's first pre-season outing ended in defeat at Darlington with Jordan Nicholson's early goal enough to settle matters at Blackwell Meadows
  
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• Police warn about Live.Me app after cyber sex beast groomed 'countless children' online

  10-07-2018 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Michael Coulter, from Kenton abused children all over the world using live-streaming app
  
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• Cyber beast abused children across the world from his Kenton home - this is the moment he was caught

  10-07-2018 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  See moment pervert pensioner is arrested after worried mum finds messages on daughter's phone
  
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• Aaron Armstrong: Sophie Gradon's boyfriend dies weeks after her death

  10-07-2018 21:30 via bbc.co.uk
  Aaron Armstrong has been found dead, almost three weeks after his girlfriend Sophie Gradon died.
  
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• 'One of the boys': Tributes to Aaron Armstrong who has died weeks after partner Sophie Gradon

  10-07-2018 21:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Social media has been filled with tributes to Aaron Armstrong, 25, who was found dead on Tuesday, weeks after his girlfriend, Sophie Gradon
  
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• Concern growing for Berwick man Grant Omand who has been missing for five days

  10-07-2018 20:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 47-yer-old was last seen at his home address on July 5 and police are appealing for help from the public
  
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• Free Newcastle kids shirts, Rafa's charisma and Shola: Why the 1892 Foundation Cup is such a success

  10-07-2018 20:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United manager Rafa Benitez took time out of his busy schedule to present medals and trophies to schoolchildren
  
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• Who is Anton Forrester? A look at the striker on trial at Sunderland and starting vs Darlington

  10-07-2018 20:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sunderland have taken striker Anton Forrester on trial and he started their game against Darlington - here's a closer look
  
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• Aaron Armstrong, boyfriend of Sophie Gradon, dies weeks after girlfriend's death

  10-07-2018 19:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Aaron Armstrong was found dead in early hours of Tuesday at his Blyth home weeks after his girlfriend's death
  
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• Why was Stephen Mulhern filming in Newcastle on Tuesday afternoon?

  10-07-2018 19:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Saturday Night Takeaway and Britain's Got More Talent Stephen Mulhern was in Newcastle to film on Tuesday
  
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• Newlywed died from complications after a heart transplant to save her life, inquest hears

  10-07-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Claire Taylor died at Newcastle's Freeman Hospital in September last year, three months after tying the knot with wife Celli
  
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• 'It was like wearing a sheep' - Chris Waddle on his first suit for his Newcastle United debut

  10-07-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United legend Chris Waddle reveals how his team mates made fun of his suit
  
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• Inside The Criterion: South Shields pub to get £200,000 facelift - but not as you know it

  10-07-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The developers behind the Criterion in South Shields want it to look just like it did when it initially opened in the 1800s
  
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• First the Tyne Bridge, now heartwarming messages have appeared on Byker Bridge

  10-07-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Messages have now appeared on Byker Bridge in Newcastle urging people to seek help and support from Samaritans
  
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• All of Newcastle's wild celebrations of England's World Cup campaign so far

  10-07-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The big screen at Times Square has been packed for each of the Three Lions matches during the tournament in Russia
  
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• Team Northumbria withdraw from the Northern League just weeks before new season

  10-07-2018 18:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria University will not have a team in the Ebac Northern League after a 'rebalancing our sports portfolio'
  
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• Rafa Benitez not aware of a bid for Jamaal Lascelles and says he's not for sale

  10-07-2018 18:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  The centre-back has been linked with West Ham United today but Benitez wants him to stay
  
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• 'This World Cup has been a dream': Meet the Moscow Magpie cheering on England

  10-07-2018 18:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle fan Evgeny Kolobrodov has been welcoming fellow supporters to Moscow - and is backing England on Wednesday
  
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• The North East has one of the fastest growing start-up communities in the UK

  10-07-2018 18:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  The number of start-ups in the North East has grown by 135% over four years
  
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• Performance Horizon changes its name to Partnerize as part of new strategy

  10-07-2018 18:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The hotly-tipped Newcastle tech firm tracks online sales between its clients and third party marketers
  
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• Marks and Spencer gearing up for more store closures and job losses

  10-07-2018 18:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Chairman Archie Norman warns that already announced closures will not be the last
  
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• Greggs given green light for expansion plans in Gosforth and Longbenton

  10-07-2018 18:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Expansions have been approved for Greggs' Gosforth Bakery and the Balliol Park depot
  
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• Darlington vs Sunderland LIVE - First chance to see Jack Ross' new look Black Cats in action

  10-07-2018 18:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Live updates as Sunderland take on Darlington in the Black Cats' first pre-season friendly of the summer as Jack Ross gets a closer look at his squad
  
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• Teenage boy accused of stabbing 16-year-old at Metro station appears in court

  10-07-2018 17:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A 17-year-old boy has pleaded not guilty to wounding with intent to commit grievous bodily harm and possessing an offensive weapon
  
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• Geese decapitated during 'horrific' attack at County Durham animal rescue centre

  10-07-2018 17:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Twenty five geese were killed at Wetheriggs Animal Rescue Centre on Thorpe Farm in what's believed to be a deliberate attack
  
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• Morpeth dad left paralysed from waist down after freak accident in Spain

  10-07-2018 17:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Keith Dungait had to fight for his life after his head struck the bottom of a swimming pool
  
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• Metnor Construction builds on successful year to boost sales to almost £70m

  10-07-2018 17:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Killingworth firm was named Northumberland & Tyneside Company of the Year at last year's North East Business Awards
  
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• Public to have say on £250m Newcastle urban village set to create more than 1,000 jobs

  10-07-2018 17:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Quayside West is poised to become a new gateway into the city and an exhibition will outline more details on the developer's vision
  
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• Northumbria quits Netball Superleague

  10-07-2018 17:24 via bbc.co.uk
  London Pulse will replace Team Northumbria in the Netball Superleague in 2019 after the north east side withdraws.
  
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• Jordan Pickford is one of the best shot-stoppers in the world, says Mexican legend Jorge Campos

  10-07-2018 17:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jorge Campos has hailed England's former Sunderland goalkeeper Jordan Pickford after his sensational performances
  
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• World's most powerful supersonic car will be displayed at Newcastle's NE1 Motor Show

  10-07-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The open air, free motor show is returning next month and there's plenty for petrol heads to get excited about
  
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• Rafa Benitez's 'shackle clause' stopped Arsenal and Spain approaching Newcastle boss, report claims

  10-07-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Newcastle United manager Rafa Benitez has entered the final 12 months of his contract and has so far refused to sign a new deal
  
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• Alnwick Castle to screen England v Croatia ahead of Nile Rogers and CHIC concert

  10-07-2018 16:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Disco icons Nile Rodgers and Chic will entertain at Alnwick Castle on Wednesday night, the same evening as England's semi final against Croatia
  
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• World Cup 2018: Shows and concerts axed or altered due to England clash

  10-07-2018 16:47 via bbc.co.uk
  All Saints and Jason Manford are among those gripped by football fever ahead of Wednesday's match.
  
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• Newcastle restaurant will give away free parmos if England win the World Cup

  10-07-2018 16:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  There's another reason to cheer on Gareth Southgate's England side in the World Cup if you live in Newcastle - free parmos!
  
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• England press conference RECAP: Gareth Southgate speaks ahead of Croatia World Cup semi-final

  10-07-2018 16:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  England manager Gareth Southgate is set to stick with the same side for their World Cup semi-final against Croatia on Wednesday night in Russia
  
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• 9 things you will have tasted if you're a Geordie - and singing hinnies are now a national treasure

  10-07-2018 16:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  If you live in Newcastle & the North East you'll have tasted these specialities - or should try them!
  
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• Tall Ships sail into Sunderland for festival's first day

  10-07-2018 16:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Vessels will be berthed on the banks of the Wear until Saturday before sailing together into the North Sea
  
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• American Pie just turned 19 years old! Here's what the cast look like now

  10-07-2018 16:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  American Pie launched the careers of actors such as Jason Biggs, Alyson Hannigan and Seann William Scott
  
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• Newcastle United transfers: Every deal in and out of the 2018 summer transfer window

  10-07-2018 16:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Newcastle United are looking to bring in new arrivals in the summer transfer window - here's who they've done deals for
  
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• Best restaurants in Sunderland according to Trip Advisor as Tall Ships begins

  10-07-2018 15:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Thousands of visitors will descend on Wearside this week for the Tall Ships and these are rated as the best restaurants in Sunderland
  
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• England quiz! Can you name the XI that faced Croatia in Steve McClaren's infamous 'Wally with a Brolly' game?

  10-07-2018 15:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It's a game that lives in England football infamy - but how well do you remember the team that lined up for the Three Lions that day?
  
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• How tall is Joel Asoro? Sunderland striker on the verge of Swansea City move

  10-07-2018 15:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Sunderland's Sweden Under-21 international has made a big impression for the Black Cats this season
  
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• 11 hilarious "too hot to sleep" memes that we can probably all relate to

  10-07-2018 15:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It really has been too hot to sleep during this heatwave, but these memes prove that we're at least all in the same boat...
  
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• Tropical Storm Chris to dampen summer spirits as it heads to UK shores this weekend

  10-07-2018 15:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  You may want to make the most of the warmer weather this week as cooler temperatures and rain are expected at the weekend
  
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• Is Sunderland's Joel Asoro really worth more than £2m? It depends who you are asking

  10-07-2018 14:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  When Joel Asoro makes his next transfer, Swansea City will probably think they got a £2m bargain but his true value is a complicated equation
  
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