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• Fans "still proud" as heartbreaking Croatia defeat dashes England's World Cup hopes

  11-07-2018 23:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Football is not coming home, but the England lads will return as heroes
  
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• Newcastle comedy festival Jesterval is back with a star line-up - Dave Johns, Lauren Pattison and more

  11-07-2018 22:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The seventh annual comedy festival has a new home for 2018 but the aim is the same - to make people cry with laughter
  
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• Elderly man dies after being hit by a car in Stanley

  11-07-2018 20:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police are investigating the fatal collision in Stanley which killed an elderly man and have asked any witnesses to come forward
  
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• See waistcoat-wearing England fans sing Southgate Whole Again tribute in Newcastle

  11-07-2018 19:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  These Gareth Southgate impersonators firmly believe it's coming home
  
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• Theresa May is going to visit Newcastle this month

  11-07-2018 19:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Cabinet meetings are usually held in 10 Downing Street but the Prime Minister is bringing Ministers to Newcastle and Brexit will be on the agenda
  
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• Wildfire in Northumberland countryside burns for two days

  11-07-2018 19:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumberland firefighters were first called to the land near Prestwick on Monday morning and are still at the scene on Wednesday
  
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• Anger as 'vile' Islamophobic graffiti is scrawled on High Level Bridge

  11-07-2018 19:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The messages have now been removed, but one councillor has said it represents 'the rise of Islamophobia'
  
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• Who is Jordan Henderson and where is from? The England World Cup midfielder

  11-07-2018 19:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  The midfielder has become a crucial player for Gareth Southgate's England over the court of the World Cup
  
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• Made in Tyne and Wear TV show rapped after agony aunt jokes viewer's hubby may have had sex with their dogs

  11-07-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  'Agony Anna' also suggested viewer's hubby had a fetish and that wife should go to Ann Summers; Ocom's found the show in breach of rules
  
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• Is Andros Townsend a target? Was Newcastle's interest in Plea genuine? Your NUFC questions answered

  11-07-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Newcastle United writer Chris Waugh answered your Magpies queries in a Q&A on our live blog
  
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• Flags, superstitions and pizza: A parent’s guide to watching the World Cup at home on TV

  11-07-2018 18:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  If being a mum or dad means you’ll be watching England v Croatia from the edge of your sofa, here's a few tips to see you through the nail-biting semi-final
  
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• 5 ways to get a cheap takeaway ahead of tonight's England game

  11-07-2018 18:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The England Vs Croatia game will be blaring out of our TV screens tonight- so put the pots and pans away!
  
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• Gateshead firm that teaches lawyers around the world to speak legal English launches 350th centre

  11-07-2018 18:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  TOLES Legal has opened its latest centre in Florence, Italy
  
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• Flynn's to reopen as Charts live music venue on Newcastle Quayside

  11-07-2018 18:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Food, cocktails, ales and wines will be on sale in Charts from this weekend - as well as artwork chosen to decorate the walls
  
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• Last known sighting of 15-year-old who went missing in Durham

  11-07-2018 17:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Alzebeta Daniella Kapurova if from Slovakia but has links to cities around the north and was last seen in Durham bus station almost two weeks ago
  
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• Watch this talented formerly-homeless musician cheer on England with his rendition of 'Three Lions'

  11-07-2018 17:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Self-taught piano whizz Paul Johnson has a message for the England team as he celebrated the first anniversary of a scheme which has got him into work
  
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• England v Croatia LIVE: Team news ahead of the World Cup semi final kick off

  11-07-2018 17:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Live updates and build up as England face Croatia in Moscow for a place in the World Cup Final
  
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• England v Croatia LIVE: Extra time to be played in 1-1 World Cup semi final

  11-07-2018 17:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Live updates and build up as England face Croatia in Moscow for a place in the World Cup Final
  
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• Kevin Maguire slams LBC caller who says England should lose World Cup because of multiracial team

  11-07-2018 17:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The man named 'Ian' said the England football team 'doesn't represent him' - but he was quickly shot down
  
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• Concern growing for missing pensioner David Corbridge who left his Berwick home

  11-07-2018 17:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 70-year-old was last seen leaving his Norham home on foot just before 12pm on Wednesday morning and police have launched a search
  
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• Travelling to Spain? The Government has just issued this advice to keep you safe from crime

  11-07-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A rise in some thefts and crime involving British tourists has led the Government to offer safety advice to those heading to Spain
  
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• How Rafa Benitez ended his summer-long silence by delivering a much-needed message to Newcastle fans

  11-07-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United manager Rafa Benitez gave his first Press conference of pre-season on Tuesday
  
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• Family of murdered Samantha Madgin appear in emotional episode of Eastenders

  11-07-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Wallsend mum praises soap for handling of knife crime storyline which mirrored her own devastation
  
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• Darlington v Sunderland: Which Black Cats had a good start and who is playing catch-up?

  11-07-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Sunderland's pre-season has only just begun, but already the Stadium of Light pecking order became slightly clearer after a 1-0 defeat at Darlington
  
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• Lyrics to Three Lions, Vindaloo and World in Motion in full ahead of England v Croatia

  11-07-2018 16:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  England take on Croatia in the World Cup semi final on Wednesday and the likes of Three Lions are sure to be heard everywhere
  
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• Tall Ships Sunderland road closures & parking - which roads will be closed and when?

  11-07-2018 16:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  There will be a number of road closures on Sunderland as the Tall Ships Races take over the city - here's a guide
  
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• Atomic Kitten re-record Whole Again for Gareth Southgate and it's all down to a guy from Gateshead!

  11-07-2018 16:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Atomic Kitten's Whole Again has taken on a life of its own thanks to England's World Cup run and the girls have been back in the studio
  
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• Gateshead's Aspire boosts profits by 79% after year of creating jobs and expansion

  11-07-2018 16:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The technology solutions firm took on 30 people last year at its base in listed Heworth Hall
  
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• 'This one's for you' - Sunderland fans in Moscow send a message to Newcastle legend Alan Shearer

  11-07-2018 16:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  England take on Croatia tonight at the Luzjniki Stadium in Moscow
  
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• Martin's story: Ex-alcoholic and addict turns life around with help of local charity

  11-07-2018 16:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Moving on Tyne and Wear is a local charity who provides one-to-one employment support services to people who are unemployed and suffer from physical or mental health barriers
  
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• Watch as flames engulf car parked on residential street in Newcastle

  11-07-2018 15:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The burning car, on the side of the road in Throckley, was put out by firefighters - police are treating it as arson
  
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• Two men jailed for New Year's Day shooting in Brunswick Village

  11-07-2018 15:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jamal Ali Barrat and Nassir Mohammed have been jailed after shots were fired through the letterbox of wrong home
  
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• Leading national conveyancer, My Home Move invests in growth in Newcastle

  11-07-2018 15:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Following the opening of a new Newcastle location in April, My Home Move plans to double the size of its conveyancing operations centre by the end of the year
  
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• Will World Cup games be screened on DFDS ferry from North Shields to Amsterdam?

  11-07-2018 15:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  England’s World Cup semi-final clash takes place on Wednesday and the World Cup final will be held on Sunday
  
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• Homeless man gets job after spare change plea

  11-07-2018 15:18 via bbc.co.uk
  A homeless man is offered a job by a company boss, prompting other offers of help.
  
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• Cinemas screening England v Croatia World Cup semi final - and one's FREE

  11-07-2018 15:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  If you want to watch on a big screen, but without the rowdy atmosphere, then consider taking your kids to the cinema
  
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• World Cup 2018: England fans gear up for Croatia semi-final

  11-07-2018 14:41 via bbc.co.uk
  World Cup fever has gripped the nation as fans gear up for England's biggest game in 28 years.
  
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• When is Durham Lumiere 2019? Festival to light up city centre twice more

  11-07-2018 14:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Lumiere will return to Durham once again next year - and in 2021!
  
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• Emergency services at the scene of serious collision on Front Street in Stanley

  11-07-2018 14:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police, paramedics and the air ambulance have been called to the scene
  
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• Departing Joel Asoro has quality, directness and extreme pace - just what Sunderland need

  11-07-2018 14:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  In describing what attracted him to Joel Asoro, Swansea City Graham Potter practically outlined the blueprint for new Sunderland strikers
  
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• Northumbrian Water leads the way in battle to tackle plastic pollution in the North East

  11-07-2018 14:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  More than 480 businesses have signed up to become Refill Stations since Northumbrian Water brought the Refill campaign to the North East in November 2017
  
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• Stewart Donald talks of 'four or five', Jack Ross says no signings imminent, but no debating need

  11-07-2018 14:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Stewart Donald's tweet about working on 'four or five' signings seemed at odds with Jack Ross' update but it is clear more new faces are needed
  
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• Donations soar for Morpeth dad left paralysed in freak holiday accident in Majorca

  11-07-2018 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Keith Dungait was on a stag do on the Spanish island when he struck his head on the bottom of a swimming pool
  
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• Donald 'Trump Not Welcome Banner' to be unfurled in Durham ahead of UK-wide protest

  11-07-2018 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Unite has organised the banner in a show of solidarity with other demonstrations against the president's visit
  
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• How many ships are at Tall Ships Sunderland and what are they called?

  11-07-2018 13:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Throngs of people are expected to descend on Sunderland for the Tall Ships with many ships lined up to appear
  
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• BBC salaries revealed: Alan Shearer on top 12 earners list - which features no women

  11-07-2018 13:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Former England and Newcastle United captain Shearer has been named in the BBC's latest annual report
  
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• Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again party screening to be held at Tyneside Cinema

  11-07-2018 13:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It's the year's most anticipated film and a Newcastle cinema is celebrating the release Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again in style
  
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• Sam Greenwood thanks Sunderland's coaches as he joins Arsenal for next chapter in his career

  11-07-2018 13:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  England Under-16 striker Sam Greenwood has joined Arsenal after rejecting a Sunderland contract, but he left full of praise for his old club
  
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• Who is Alexandra on Love Island? New girl arrives in the villa as itv2 show heats up

  11-07-2018 13:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Kieran and Idris entered the Love Island villa on Tuesday and there's another new arrival in the shape of new girl Alexandra
  
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• 'England have a great chance of winning the World Cup' - Rafa Benitez positive about nation's hopes

  11-07-2018 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Gareth Southgate's England take on Croatia in the World Cup semi-final out in Russia this evening
  
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