Newcastle news

• See shocking moment elderly woman drives car on tracks bringing Metro services to a halt

  13-08-2018 23:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Trains were suspended between Newcastle Airport and Regent Centre while the woman was helped out of the car
  
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• Rule-breaking prisoners locked up for extra 47 YEARS at North East jails

  13-08-2018 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Research found more than 17,000 days of additional imprisonment were handed out to North East prisoners
  
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• Walking ideas & outdoor activities in Newcastle & North Tyneside

  13-08-2018 19:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  This list was put together for over 50s by the Golden Guide and covers all levels of fitness
  
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• Sunderland must tread carefully as stepping-stone club but growing talent no longer a local affair

  13-08-2018 19:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Frenchman Lilyan Compper is the latest addition to an academy which casts its net far and wide. It is a good approach if you strike the right balance
  
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• George Ezra announces gig at Newcastle's Metro Radio Arena as part of huge UK tour

  13-08-2018 19:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  George Ezra, the singer responsible for hits like Budapest and Shotgun will play the Metro Radio Arena in Newcastle
  
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• Unions blame Government cuts for 15% increase in fire-related casualties in the North East

  13-08-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dave Green, Fire Brigades Union national officer, warned austerity cuts are now damaging public safety
  
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• This Gateshead comedian has gone viral on the internet with his hilarious impressions

  13-08-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Gateshead funnyman's video of his impressions has gone viral, with more than 15 million people watching the clip
  
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• Takeaway fined for selling curry with traces of peanuts in undercover council allergy sting

  13-08-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The takeaway has been fined £8,000 after selling a korma to trading standards officer, who posed as someone with a nut allergy
  
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• Sunderland U23 1-2 Stoke City U23 report: Reece James returns as Black Cats start with a defeat

  13-08-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Summer signing Reece James played 45 minutes as Sunderland U23s let a lead slip to lose their Premier League 2 season opener at Eppleton
  
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• Richard Keys - ' I’m pleased Benitez took my advice' over transfer market complaints

  13-08-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Broadcaster Richard Keys has again shared his views on Newcastle United and Rafa Benitez
  
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• Man dies after Mini and HGV involved in crash on A68 in Northumberland

  13-08-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A man, who has not yet been identified by police, died in a collision between a Mini and a lorry on the A68
  
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• Look who's in Newcastle! TV's Vera spotted solving crimes on banks of River Tyne

  13-08-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Film crews for the latest series of popular ITV drama Vera were spotted in Newcastle on Monday
  
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• Five alternatives to DeAndre Yedlin if Newcastle United right-back is ruled out of Cardiff game

  13-08-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United right-back DeAndre Yedlin limped off at the weekend with a knee injury, which is still being assessed
  
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• Ben Stokes trial: Questions the jury will consider in case against Durham cricketer and Ryan Ali

  13-08-2018 18:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ben Stokes, a Durham and England cricketer, is standing trial at Bristol Crown Court
  
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• Watch as Florian Lejeune is pictured back in the gym working towards fitness

  13-08-2018 18:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Newcastle United defender Florian Lejeune has a long road to recovery ahead of him
  
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• Barry's Bargain Superstore selling 48 bars of Galaxy for just £3.50!

  13-08-2018 18:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  No stranger to a crazy deal, the bargain store has done it again with a crazy deal for chocolate lovers
  
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• The Ladyboys are back in town - Returning in style with their fabulous 20th anniversary tour

  13-08-2018 18:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Ladyboys of Bangkok 'Wonder Women' Tour will be in town from September 8 to October 6 at the Sabai Pavilion, Times Square
  
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• Paul Chuckle speaks for the first time on This Morning since brother Barry's death

  13-08-2018 18:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Barry passed away of bone cancer last week at the age of 73, having kept his illness a secret from his family and fans for two years
  
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• Survey of British children reveals a third don’t know how to do this simple everyday thing

  13-08-2018 17:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The study looked at childhood habits and uncovered some troubling figures
  
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• Who's going in Celebrity Big Brother? 'Confirmed' lineup as Channel 5 show gets set to return

  13-08-2018 17:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Celebrity Big Brother will soon return to Channel 5 and the rumours about who's going in have started
  
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• Newcastle United make exciting double U23 signing - including highly-rated forward Yannick Toure

  13-08-2018 17:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Yannick Toure scored 23 goals in 23 games last season and Newcastle United have snapped up the forward
  
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• This Newcastle shop is selling Christmas cards and gift boxes already!

  13-08-2018 17:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It's only the middle of August but that hasn't stopped Card Factory from getting in the Christmas spirit very early
  
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• Roker Pier lighthouse and tunnel opens to the public for the first time ever

  13-08-2018 17:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The public will now be able to take tours of the Sunderland lighthouse and tunnel, with proceeds being reinvested in the community
  
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• CCTV released after an ice cream van was broken into in Newcastle

  13-08-2018 17:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police want to speak to a man who was seen with a German Shepherd type dog and was in the area at the time the ice cream van was broken into
  
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• Learner driver crashed into police station in car stolen from colleague after 21st birthday bash

  13-08-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Raymond Tough helped himself to the Nissan to get home from a hotel then crashed it into a police station wall in North Shields
  
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• Ken Loach to shoot first film since 'I, Daniel Blake' on Tyneside

  13-08-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Veteran director won the Palme d'Or in 2016 for 'I, Daniel Blake', which was shot in Newcastle
  
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• Jose Enrique tell fans - 'Appreciate every day you have' after battling brain tumour

  13-08-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jose Enrique has spoken about his battle against cancer and thanked fans for their support
  
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• Daughter of rapist cop Stephen Mitchell says her dad will 'always be a danger to women'

  13-08-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Stephen Mitchell was jailed at Newcastle Crown Court in 2011 but was released after just seven years
  
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• Alcoholic tea firm Noveltea more than doubles crowdfunding target

  13-08-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Noveltea used Crowdcube to raise £150,000 and smashed its target within days
  
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• Sports Direct opens talks with House of Fraser landlords on potential closures

  13-08-2018 16:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Mike Ashley's firm has appointed property experts to advise on the future of stores, with future of North East sites in the balance
  
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• 6 shocking ways you could land yourself with a fine and points on your licence

  13-08-2018 16:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  From buying a burger to napping in a car park, read our guide to these surprising road laws so you don’t get caught out
  
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• When is the Carabao Cup second-round draw, how you can watch it, who is making the draw?

  13-08-2018 16:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Former Sunderland men Mick McCarthy and Chris Waddle will make the draw ahead of the Black Cats' first round tie against Sheffield Wednesday
  
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• How old is Aretha Franklin? Music legend 'gravely ill' family announce

  13-08-2018 16:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Aretha Franklin, the singer famous for hits like Respect and Faith, is said to be gravely ill with cancer
  
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• Moussa Sissoko avoids ban for apparent stamp on Kenedy on midfielder's Newcastle return

  13-08-2018 16:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United winger Kenedy was fouled by Moussa Sissoko, who then appeared to stand on the Brazilian
  
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• League One table - where Sunderland sit as they look for promotion to the Championship

  13-08-2018 16:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jack Ross is hoping to lead Sunderland to promotion from League One - here's how the table stands
  
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• Alnwick takeaway fined for peanut in food error

  13-08-2018 16:02 via bbc.co.uk
  An undercover trading standards officer visited Mumbai Flavours as part of a sampling survey.
  
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• Two Newcastle head chefs to battle it out on the Great British Menu

  13-08-2018 16:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The show sees professional chefs compete for a chance to cook a banquet, which will this year celebrate 70 years of the NHS
  
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• Boutique cocktail bar to open in former Love Shack nightclub in Durham city centre

  13-08-2018 16:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Butterfly Room will open soon in Walkergate Complex in Durham and extend into the former Love Shack venue
  
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• Former Olympic boxer Tony Jeffries passes on tips for business success

  13-08-2018 15:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sunderland's Tony Jeffries is now a successful businessman in California
  
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• Ticketmaster closing its re-selling sites where tickets are touted for many times their face value

  13-08-2018 15:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  GetMeIn and Seatwave will shut down in October and will be replaced with a face value exchange site, to stop touts ripping off genuine fans
  
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• Developers claiming huge damages from Newcastle hospital trust

  13-08-2018 15:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Malhotra Group says it could be owed £50m after the collapse of a deal to develop the former Sanderson Hospital site in Gosforth
  
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• Drivers asked to avoid the A19 as crash and HGV tyre blowout cause traffic chaos

  13-08-2018 15:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  No serious injuries were sustained in the crash, but major disruption was caused on the road in both directions near the A1231 at Washington
  
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• New TV show on the look out for crazy cats and their owners - how to apply

  13-08-2018 14:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Athena Films are on the look out for crazy cats and their owners who are being driven up the wall
  
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• Has Mike Ashley already revealed his plans for House of Fraser?

  13-08-2018 14:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The retail tycoon may have let slip his plans for House of Fraser to MPs in 2016
  
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• Hear the Mike Ashley chants from protest held by Newcastle United fans

  13-08-2018 14:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The demonstration took place outside Sports Direct on Northumberland Street before the match against Tottenham
  
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• 'Unfortunately whatever he does, he will constantly take stick' - Dennis Wise defends Mike Ashley

  13-08-2018 14:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dennis Wise has raced to the defence of Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley
  
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• 5,000 House of Fraser pensions could be hit after Sports Direct buyout

  13-08-2018 14:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Mike Ashley's Sports Direct bought House of Fraser but is not liable for its pension fund
  
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• Strictly Come Dancing confirms its first celebrity contestant for this year

  13-08-2018 13:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The news of Strictly Come Dancing's first contestant for 2018 was revealed on BBC Breakfast on Monday morning
  
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• Why Chelsea were 'never' going to allow Newcastle target Ruben Loftus-Cheek to leave in the summer

  13-08-2018 13:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Newcastle United manager Rafa Benitez expressed an interest in Chelsea's England midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek
  
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• Scream Factory is looking for people to scar visitors this Halloween - how to apply

  13-08-2018 13:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  One of the North East's biggest Halloween events is on the look out for people to scare those who are brave enough to attend
  
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