Newcastle news

• Some good players but what were the club doing? Grading Newcastle United's transfer window

  09-08-2018 23:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United's transfer window has been a struggle in parts - here's how our reporters viewed it
  
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• Loving dad's terminal cancer diagnosis motivates brothers on latest fundraising ride

  09-08-2018 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Stephen, Kevin and Graham Hay are riding 150 miles to fundraise on behalf of the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation
  
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• Beached: Taxi ends up stuck in the sand at Tynemouth - but firm blames 'inconsiderate' drivers

  09-08-2018 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Blueline Taxis driver was pictured stuck on the beach at Tynemouth Longsands when picking up a customer
  
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• Northumbria police officer guilty of 'noisy neighbour' attack

  09-08-2018 21:20 via bbc.co.uk
  Sgt Stephen Light was "simmering with resentment" when he launched the attack, a court heard.
  
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• Where has the money gone? The 14 transfer window questions Mike Ashley and Lee Charnley MUST answer

  09-08-2018 21:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United's transfer window has snapped shut - now we need answers to these pressing issues from the club
  
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• Northumberland sheep farmers 'threaten lynx scheme'

  09-08-2018 20:57 via bbc.co.uk
  The Lynx UK Trust said "scaremongering" was responsible for the "perceived threat to sheep" by lynx.
  
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• Hollywood actress picks Newcastle for location of her starry new feature film

  09-08-2018 19:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Schindler's List's Caroline Goodall turns her focus on the North East after being inspired by Newcastle's debut film festival
  
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• Watch as cruel masked thieves raid family-run Bedlington cafe in the early hours

  09-08-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gemma and John Robson who run Coffeelicious in Bedlington have been left devastated by the break-in
  
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• Predatory park rapist turned his sick online fantasies into savage reality in teen girl attack

  09-08-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sex beast Aftab Ahmed, of Fenham, had been watching sick rape pornography online before pouncing on a 17-year-old in Nuns Moor Park
  
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• Norham Road bridge to FINALLY reopen - to the relief of Coast Road drivers

  09-08-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The bridge, which crosses over the A1058 Coast Road in North Tyneside, will reopen on Friday morning
  
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• Jury in Tup Tup Palace shooting trial expected to go out on Friday

  09-08-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Four men are facing trial in connection with the drive-by shooting of a doorman on June 6 2015
  
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• 'Inadequate' South Shields School could close after failure to find academy sponsor

  09-08-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The local authority will launch a consultation on the South Shields School which has some 550 pupils and was rated 'inadequate' by Ofsted
  
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• Hunt for conmen who posed as roofers to steal cash from an elderly man

  09-08-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police are searching for three men involved in the theft of cash from an elderly man in Spennymoor
  
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• Federico Fernández completes Newcastle deal: 'I'm really happy to be here'

  09-08-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Magpies have finally made a breakthrough on deadline day after shelling out £6million on Argentina defender
  
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• Extended loan market means Sunderland don't have to panic now the transfer window is closed

  09-08-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The summer transfer window closed on August 9 but Sunderland still have work to do - but they have an insurance at least
  
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• Revealed: The deals that Newcastle United did not sanction on deadline day

  09-08-2018 18:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Magpies are taking a big gamble by not covering key positions but they certainly had their chance
  
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• Why has Joan Collins cancelled Newcastle date? Here's the reason

  09-08-2018 18:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Hollywood star was due here in September but the good news is that we won't have to wait too long to catch up with her
  
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• Who is Max Power? The creative midfielder Sunderland are set to sign

  09-08-2018 18:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Black Cats have agreed a fee with Wigan to sign Power - here is all you need to know about the Wigan midfielder
  
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• 'Predatory rapist' Aftab Ahmed jailed for Newcastle park attack

  09-08-2018 18:40 via bbc.co.uk
  Ahmed was described as a "dangerous offender" who spent time planning his attack.
  
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• Race against time as House of Fraser reveals it has 11 days to find investor

  09-08-2018 18:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Future of the chain's store in the Metrocentre could depend on finding a new investor
  
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• Newcastle United boss Rafa Benitez forced to look for alternative left-back cover

  09-08-2018 18:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Magpies have taken a major gamble in not signing a left-back on deadline day   
  
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• Killer of Chinese couple in Newcastle 'may not have acted alone'

  09-08-2018 18:24
  Detective who led inquiry says others may have been involved in 2008 double murderA man convicted of murdering two Chinese students in Newcastle 10 years ago may not have acted alone, according to the detective who led the investigation.Xi Zhou and Zhen Xing Yang, both 25, were found dead in their ground-floor flat in Arthur’s Hill on 9 August 2008. Continue reading...
  
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• Malaysian snack entrepreneur Gregory Goh scoops Young Entrepreneur of the Year

  09-08-2018 18:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gregory was on course for a career in accounting until he came up with Cheeky P's vegan snack
  
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• Hull City 'never' interested in Lee Cattermole says manager Nigel Adkins despite rumours

  09-08-2018 18:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Tigers manager Nigel Adkins says his club are not interested in signing the Black Cats' Lee Cattermole - and never have been
  
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• Inside Newcastle United's summer of discontent: Heated press conferences, broken promises and six signings

  09-08-2018 18:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The story of Newcastle United's frustrating summer so far is one of weeks of talking but not much action
  
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• Ant McPartlin breaks silence as he confirms he WON'T be on I'm A Celebrity - and Saturday Night Takeaway is shelved

  09-08-2018 17:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Anthony McPartlin and Declan Donnelly decided to 'rest the series' while Ant continues rehab treatment
  
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• Bradley Lowery's mum: 'I believe he was here for a reason'

  09-08-2018 17:12 via bbc.co.uk
  Gemma Lowery says her son’s legacy is improving the lives of children with cancer.
  
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• Sunderland transfers: Jack Ross has told Stewart Donald he wants to keep his core squad intact

  09-08-2018 17:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Jack Ross does not expect to lose any key players on deadline day after impressing on Stewart Donald the importance of keeping the squad together
  
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• Northumbria Police wants more 'crucial' bodycams - to prevent attacks like this

  09-08-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The force says the devices are crucial recording devices that improve the chances of successfully prosecuting criminals
  
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• Northumberland Pride founders who made a world of difference to the LGBT community

  09-08-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Lorna Stewart-Hook and the committee who set up Northumberland's first-ever LGBT Pride festival have been nominated as "Community Champions"
  
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• I have worked here for 20 years and I can't quite believe it

  09-08-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Journal business editor Graeme Whitfield looks back (fondly, mostly) on his two decades at the paper
  
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• How Newcastle United could extend transfer deadline to complete a deal - if they need to

  09-08-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Rafa Benitez wants at least two faces to arrive at St James' Park by 5pm deadline - but time is running out for Newcastle United
  
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• Cocaine kingpin breaches court order designed to stop him returning to crime for sixth time

  09-08-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Anthony Goicoechea, who was jailed in 2011 for flooding Tyneside with class A drugs, once again breached his Serious Crime Prevention Order
  
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• 'Very good signing and what a name' - Sunderland fans react as club agree fee for Max Power

  09-08-2018 16:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  The Wigan midfielder is on Wearside for a medical and is expected to sign for the Black Cats before tonight's deadline
  
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• Federico Fernandez: Why Newcastle are signing the defender - and where he'll play under Benitez

  09-08-2018 16:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United are looking to conclude a last-minute swoop for Swansea City centre-back Federico Fernandez
  
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• Sunderland agree fee with Wigan Athletic to sign midfielder Max Power

  09-08-2018 16:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Black Cats manager Jack Ross is still looking to add three players to his squad, but expects to rely on the loan market rather than deadline-day buys
  
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• £10,000 in investment and support on offer to innovative North East firms

  09-08-2018 16:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The North East Innovation Fund is launching at the end of the month and SMEs are being urged to apply
  
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• Wokify takeaway opens in Newcastle - but only after three-year battle

  09-08-2018 16:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Asian takeaway at Four Lane Ends has finally opened after its Chinese backers pulled out at the last minute
  
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• Data breach fears over South Shields 'wrong email account'

  09-08-2018 16:05 via bbc.co.uk
  The local Labour party branch secretary "mistakenly" sent out emails to members from someone else's account.
  
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• Restored Donald Campbell's Bluebird has 'nothing to prove'

  09-08-2018 16:03 via bbc.co.uk
  The project leader says the restored craft has "nothing to prove" after hitting 150mph in tests.
  
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• 'Rather Fernandez than Marlon' - Newcastle fans react as they agree fee for Swansea defender

  09-08-2018 15:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Magpies have had a bid accepted for Federico Fernandez but a deal for Marlon Santos now looks unlikely
  
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• Sunderland's Lauren Laverne lands prestigious BBC 6 Music Breakfast Show presenting role

  09-08-2018 15:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Sunderland born and raised DJ, presenter and musician will start
  
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• Jack Ross says Sunderland are still working on transfer deals, with the squad light up top

  09-08-2018 15:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Injuries to Charlie Wyke and Jerome Sinclair mean Sunderland boss Jack Ross still hopes to add to his 11 signings this summer
  
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• Benton Beer Festival is back with top brews, bands and bangers

  09-08-2018 15:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Find out what's on the menu at the Newcastle event whose range of beers will include a newly-announced gold award-winner
  
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• Everything is Black and White: The latest on Marlon, Fernandez and Danny Welbeck

  09-08-2018 15:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  The Everything is Black and White Podcast all about deadline day
  
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• Newcastle United agree fee for Federico Fernandez with play en route for medical

  09-08-2018 14:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United close to agreeing deadline day move for Argentina international
  
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• Newcastle United agree fee for Federico Fernandez and he is en route for a medical

  09-08-2018 14:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United close to agreeing deadline day move for Argentina international
  
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• Billy Bootleggers drops plans to extend alcohol sales to 3am — for now

  09-08-2018 14:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The owner of the Nelson Street bar has confirmed the bid for longer opening hours has been withdrawn
  
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• See dramatic 60-second transformation of Stack Newcastle on the site of the Old Odeon

  09-08-2018 14:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Stack Newcastle creative social hub is due to open next week 
  
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• 'I'm fearing it could all fall apart': Charlie Nicholas predicts Newcastle United for relegation

  09-08-2018 14:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Newcastle United kick-off their campaign against Tottenham this Saturday and Charlie Nicholas is not feeling confident for the Magpies
  
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