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• Rafa Benitez: Newcastle United's target is to stay up - and it'll be harder than ever

  19-07-2018 23:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Newcastle United manager Rafa Benitez's stark message on the club's priority this season
  
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• Sunderland Northern Spire Wear bridge delays criticised

  19-07-2018 22:00 via bbc.co.uk
  Opposition councillor Stephen O'Brien says people are "sick" of waiting for the bridge to open.
  
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• Revealed: The most expensive houses sold in the North East in May

  19-07-2018 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Data from the Land Registry shows the most expensive house sales across Newcastle, Northumberland, County Durham
  
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• Drugs, violence and notorious inmates: Life behind bars at HMP Durham exposed

  19-07-2018 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Michael Surtees, Lewis McMahon and Stephen Lindsay have all been reported on by the Chronicle in the past
  
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• £117 million Northern Spire bridge set to open in Sunderland next month

  19-07-2018 20:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Northern Spire bridge is the first bridge to be built over the Wear in more than four decades
  
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• Girl delighted as teddy with her late sister's voice recording is returned by kind stranger

  19-07-2018 20:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The teddy bear was made by Lia Saunders before she died of cancer aged 10 for unborn sister Brooke Latimer
  
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• Sage appoints industry heavyweight Sabby Gill to lead its UK and Ireland business

  19-07-2018 20:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sabby Gill will join the Newcastle software giant this September, bringing 30 years of experience
  
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• The North East tech hub could continue to grow, says Digital Minister

  19-07-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Margot James MP met with tech firms at an event focusing on emerging tech in Gateshead
  
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• Read the moving last message from inspirational mum as she loses cancer battle

  19-07-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jenny Thirlaway, 46, of Wallsend, left a message saying "order yourself an amaretto sour and toast love, kindness, friendship and fun"
  
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• GP who denies secretly filming patients for sex kicks: 'You see the thong, I see the scoliosis'

  19-07-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dr Thair Altaii insists he only recorded female patients during appointments for training and self assessment purposes and he denies voyeurism
  
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• Department for Transport consider cutting rail services to Northumberland

  19-07-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Rail services to Morpeth, Alnmouth and Berwick-upon-Tweed could be cut
  
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• The full list of Newcastle's Premier League Fantasy Football prices for 2018/19

  19-07-2018 18:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  From the most expensive players to the bargain buys - which Magpies will make your squad this season?
  
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• Phase one of Stadium of Light face-lift completed after first 10,000 new seats fitted

  19-07-2018 18:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sunderland owner Stewart Donald has thanked supporters after over 1,000 volunteers fitted new white seats at the Stadium of Light
  
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• Seaton Delaval Hall hosts Carnival Capers - here's how to join the fun and frolics

  19-07-2018 18:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The party atmosphere of the 'Gay Delavals' returns to Hall which is out to recreate its heady golden days
  
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• Sunderland not expected to make Ricky Holmes move with big-name wingers set to stay

  19-07-2018 18:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  The Black Cats and Oxford United have been linked with winger Ricky Holmes but Callum McManaman and Aiden McGeady are expected to stay
  
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• Poundworld announces 78 more store closures including nine in the North East

  19-07-2018 18:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A total of 22 North East stores will now closure following the collapse of the discount retailer
  
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• Martin Dubravka delighted to be able to give Newcastle United his peak years

  19-07-2018 18:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Newcastle goalkeeper sat down with the Chronicle to talk about his hopes this season
  
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• Space rocket will touch down in Newcastle this weekend - here's how not to miss its 'flying' visit

  19-07-2018 17:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 8m high Starchaser Skybolt will be on show for two days only as part of a tour of the UK
  
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• League One is where football gets real - a 'false nine' can only take Sunderland so far next season

  19-07-2018 17:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  False No 9s are falling out of fashion but the Black Cats used one at Grimsby Town. They will need to be able to get real to prosper in League One
  
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• Love Island's Stephanie in TEARS after finding out about Laura and Jack's kiss

  19-07-2018 17:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  New Laura and new Jack locked lips on Wednesday's Love Island and Northumbria Uni student Stephanie is not impressed
  
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• Tomahawk at Newcastle Quayside stakes its reputation on steaks!

  19-07-2018 17:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  This steakhouse is popular with the stars of Geordie Shore but did it meet our reviewer's expectations?
  
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• Cardiff's Josh Murphy will blank twin brother Jacob when they face Newcastle United

  19-07-2018 17:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Josh and Jacob will face each other for the first time competitively when the two sides meet in the Premier League in August
  
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• Watch the moment street orchestra joins Newcastle busker for spontaneous performance

  19-07-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Daniel Swan was there to capture members of Street Orchestra Live join in with guitarist Liam Mulpetre
  
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• Search for winners of North East Charity Awards heats up with hunt for top charity supporters

  19-07-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Last year's winner of the Outstanding Charity Support, Large Company award was Intu Eldon Square and Intu Metrocentre
  
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• Stage timings for Steps and Vengaboys in Newcastle on Friday night

  19-07-2018 16:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Geordie Moor will host Steps and Vengaboys for the Newcastle Pride Launch Party at Nuns Moor Park on Friday night
  
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• The Holy Hobo - what's been surprising customers at Newcastle's newest bar?

  19-07-2018 16:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Find out how Jesmond bar is making an impact on the social scene with a quirky menu and hidden depths - which you'll need a password to find
  
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• Newcastle Pride's big top is up! Get a first look at Pride's new home

  19-07-2018 16:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle Pride is back this weekend and there's a huge new addition for 2018 in the form of a big top
  
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• Who quit Love Island? Two walk from the villa after recoupling drama on itv2 show

  19-07-2018 15:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Just days after the huge recoupling twist on Love Island, two Islanders have left the villa of their own accord
  
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• When will STACK open in Newcastle? Date revealed for opening of huge shipping container village

  19-07-2018 15:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The wait is nearly over we'll soon get to experience Newcastle's own shipping container complex STACK
  
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• Superhero Saturdays take flight this summer at Gosforth Shopping Centre

  19-07-2018 15:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gosforth Shopping Centre is coming to the rescue of parents this summer holiday with a month of amazing Superhero Saturdays kicking off on Saturday, July 28
  
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• Baby rhino set to take up home in Newcastle - where mum is waiting

  19-07-2018 15:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Watch out on Friday morning for the new arrival to the city centre's 'village green'
  
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• Is St Mirren vs Sunderland on TV, what time is kick-off and who is in the teams?

  19-07-2018 15:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  The Black Cats take in their fourth pre-season game as manager Jack Ross returns to face his former side
  
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• The contradictions at the heart of Mike Ashley's Newcastle: 11 quotes he has not backed up

  19-07-2018 15:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United's current state of play is worrying and there is only one man to blame for that
  
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• Woman seen repeatedly punching cat inside carrier on Sunderland street

  19-07-2018 15:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The RSPCA are investigating after witnesses contacted them and said a woman repeatedly punched a cat despite their pleas
  
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• School children in England to be given lessons on mental health and healthy living from 2020

  19-07-2018 15:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The lessons in mental health and healthy living will give kids 'the tools they need to thrive' when they leave school, says the Education Secretary
  
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• Friends Fest in Newcastle - what sets will be there and is there fancy dress?

  19-07-2018 14:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Friends Fest will arrive in Newcastle after visiting a number of other cities, bringing with it sets from the the hit show
  
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• A19 crash: What we know so far after car and lorry crash near Sunderland

  19-07-2018 14:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  One person has been taken to hospital after a car crashed into a lorry on a lay by near the A183 on Thursday morning
  
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• 'An unforgettable experience for all ages': Kynren back for third and most amazing season yet

  19-07-2018 14:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Filled with brand new scenes and daring stunts, Kynren has 17 world-class performances between Saturday, June 30 until Saturday, September 15
  
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• Family festival fun this summer at two top Tyneside pubs

  19-07-2018 14:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Family festival fun is on offer at two Tyneside pubs this summer - with food, face painting and a packed menu of deals and offers
  
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• Prepare to be swept off your feet - The world's most famous circus is coming to Toon

  19-07-2018 14:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  To mark the 250th anniversary of the circus, Moscow State Circus is bringing its 2018 Big City Tour Gostinitsa right here to Newcastle
  
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• Halloween's John Carpenter in Newcastle - how to get tickets to see the Master of Horror

  19-07-2018 14:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Legendary filmmaker and composer is set to share chilling music from slasher favourite Halloween and his other horror classics - and you could meet him too!
  
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• Martin Ward's title fight against 'Jazza' Dickens off, but brother Tommy will still fight for a belt

  19-07-2018 14:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Martin Ward had been preparing for a British title rematch against James Dickens, but his younger brother Tommy will still headline the show
  
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• Tyne and Wear Metro set for multi-million pound upgrade - but there is some bad news

  19-07-2018 14:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The £12m upgrade to the control room is taking place within a single weekend and trains will not be able to run at certain times
  
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• Newcastle Pride headliner Alexandra Burke ready for a serious party

  19-07-2018 14:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  X Factor and Strictly star Alexandra Burke will top the bill at Newcastle Pride on Saturday afternoon
  
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• Fundraising superstar kids get a special visit from Sherbet the Metrognome at nursery

  19-07-2018 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Children from Kids 1st Nursery in Gosforth raised more than £1,000 for the Sunshine Fund to help their classmate Amélie Holden
  
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• Chief whip Julian Smith faces calls to resign over claims he told MPs to break 'pairing' agreement

  19-07-2018 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  It's been claimed Julian Smith told Tory colleagues to break agreements which help pregnant women continue as MPs
  
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• Discover the incredible world of Anglo-Saxon Northumbria this summer

  19-07-2018 13:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Explore the extraordinary life of the Venerable Bede, the father of English history at Jarrow Hall Anglo-Saxon Farm, Village and Bede Museum
  
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• Durham entrepreneur launches dating venture for over 40s - and she's on the hunt for men to sign up

  19-07-2018 13:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Annie Barrows has run events businesses in Europe before settling in Durham, where she wants to help singles living in the digital age
  
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• 'Domino effect' of insolvency strikes one in five North East companies, figures reveal

  19-07-2018 13:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The survey by R3 found that the insolvency of a customer, supplier or debtor is having a significant impact on regional companies
  
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• 'Selfless' pensioner left distraught after vandal jumps on car in Newcastle city centre

  19-07-2018 13:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The elderly woman had given up her Friday evening to look after others but was shocked to find her car had been damaged
  
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