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• Man's body found in woodland near Killingworth, police confirm

  23-08-2018 22:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The man's death is not believed to be suspicious, detectives say, and a report is being prepared for the coroner
  
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• Why are Newcastle taxi drivers protesting? Here's what it's all about - in their own words

  23-08-2018 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  After drivers brought city centre roads to a standstill, Newcastle Hackney Carriage Driver Association released this statement
  
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• Two years ago, this teenager was seeking asylum, speaking little English: Today she passed her GCSEs

  23-08-2018 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  These North East students overcame the odds to get impressive GCSE results on Thursday
  
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• This is why traffic was brought to a standstill in Newcastle city centre on Thursday

  23-08-2018 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A protest by the Newcastle Hackney Carriage Drivers Association caused serious disruption around Haymarket and Eldon Square
  
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• Darren Bonner's body may never have been found if killer was able to return to the scene

  23-08-2018 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Detective says it's possible tragic murder victim might never have been found
  
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• Andy Gray is the latest pundit to be off target with his views on Newcastle United

  23-08-2018 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  He was one of the men who championed the old Entertainers but his viewpoints haven't gone down well on Tyneside
  
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• How Rafa Benitez helped pave Maurizio Sarri's path to the Premier League

  23-08-2018 21:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Rafa Benitez built a fantastic team at Napoli with his next opponent benefiting greatly from his recruitment nous
  
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• Seen the military helicopters flying over Newcastle? This is what they're doing

  23-08-2018 20:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A pair of RAF helicopters have been spotted flying around Tyneside, taking off and landing at various locations
  
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• Future of Mobike in Newcastle and Gateshead uncertain as bike-sharing firm 'assesses position'

  23-08-2018 20:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  According to the Guardian, Mobike is considering pulling out of Manchester due to vandalism and theft - and the North East could be next
  
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• Watch chilling CCTV footage of killer Richard Spottiswood driving Darren Bonner to his shallow grave

  23-08-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Richard Spottiswood is caught on camera loading a shovel into a white van and driving off moments before murdering Darren Bonner
  
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• Sunderland Marine progresses with strategy review but premiums fall by $40m

  23-08-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The marine insurance firm is in the middle of a three year review designed to streamline the business
  
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• Stunning sunset drone footage captures Tynemouth coast in all its glory

  23-08-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The video from Pixx Media shows Longsands beach illuminated in a range of colours at sunset
  
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• Steve McClaren: How QPR boss' comments are excruciatingly similar to quotes from his Newcastle reign

  23-08-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United sacked head coach Steve McClaren in March 2016 - but only after nine months of quotes like this
  
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• North East GCSE results rise despite exams shake-up - but region still lags behind London

  23-08-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A regional education body said the disparity highlights the need for more funding for North East schools
  
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• 'Jamaal Lascelles always wants to learn': Ex-team-mate's insight into Newcastle captain's work ethic

  23-08-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United captain Jamaal Lascelles has won the Championship and led the Magpies to 10th place during two seasons as skipper
  
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• Fenham Fish Bar reopens after fire - and customers queued for an HOUR to get in

  23-08-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Stamfordham Road chip shop in Newcastle has been closed for six months after it was gutted by a fire
  
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• Sunderland documentary series to be released in December

  23-08-2018 18:50 via bbc.co.uk
  Imagine being able to relive the most painful season of your beloved football club's history. Well now you can, Sunderland fans...
  
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• Bank Holiday events in Newcastle - family things to do on Saturday, Sunday and Monday

  23-08-2018 18:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It's nearly the end of summer but there is plenty to do in and around Newcastle tis August Bank Holiday weekend
  
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• Sandra the 6ft snake is on the loose AGAIN - after escaping TWICE in the last day

  23-08-2018 18:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  RSPCA inspectors dubbed the albino snake 'Harry Houdini' after escaping twice since being handed to Northumbria Police
  
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• Great North Run 2018 starters revealed - see the famous five females who will set you off

  23-08-2018 18:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Simplyhealth Great North Run 2018 on September 9 will bring the curtain down on the Great Exhibition of the North
  
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• Murderer Richard Spottiswood jailed for shallow grave death of Darren Bonner

  23-08-2018 18:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Richard Spottiswood has been jailed at Newcastle Crown Court for the murder of Darren Bonner in Cresswell, Northumberland
  
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• As Terry Laybourne closes Caffe Vivo in Newcastle this weekend, find out what's next for the top chef

  23-08-2018 18:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle top restaurateur and 21 Hospitality Group owner has ambitious new plans for one of his popular eateries
  
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• Are you more of a sociopath or a psychopath? Take this quiz to find out

  23-08-2018 17:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Are you impulsive? Charming? Arrogant? This fun quiz will let you know whether you have personality traits that would be more in line with a sociopath or psychopath if they were highly exaggerated.
  
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• Love Island's Ellie hits back at reports she was DUMPED by multi-millionaire boyfriend Charlie

  23-08-2018 17:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  They've been photographed on a number of nights out but is the Love Island romance over for Ellie and Charlie?
  
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• Bring em' back! Which of these 14 discontinued British snacks would you love to see in the shops again?

  23-08-2018 17:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  An online campaign to bring Prawn Cocktail flavoured Wotsits has gone viral on the Internet - but what about the other great snacks of our childhoods?
  
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• Taco Bell plans Newcastle restaurant to open until 4am every day

  23-08-2018 17:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Tex Mex chain aims to take over an empty shop unit in Newcastle city centre, creating 40 jobs
  
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• Ryanair's cabin bag policy has changed AGAIN - and it could cost you even more

  23-08-2018 17:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  From November 1, those who aren't priority boarders will have to pay extra if they want a second bag at all;
  
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• The chilling selfie of murdered Darren Bonner smiling with his killer Richard Spottiswood

  23-08-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Tragic victim was killed by drugs farmer Richard Spottiswood who he thought was his friend
  
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• 'Of course we miss Shola Ameobi': Ex-Newcastle captain Kevin Nolan on Notts County releasing striker

  23-08-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Former Newcastle United captain Kevin Nolan is manager at Notts County, where Shola Ameobi played last season before being released
  
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• Josh Maja's start the best since 1920s, James Fowler is the eye in the sky, and other talking points

  23-08-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Sunderland's win at Gillingham threw up plenty of talking points and moments you might have missed if you did not travel to Priestfield
  
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• Could Jack Colback play against parent club Newcastle for Nottingham Forest? How loan rules work

  23-08-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Newcastle United face Nottingham Forest in the Carabao Cup next week - and Jack Colback is on loan at the East Midlands club 
  
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• Andy Gray believes Mike Ashley deserves more credit - especially for appointing Rafa Benitez

  23-08-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  TV pundit Andy Gray believes Mike Ashley deserves credit for bringing Rafa Benitez into the club
  
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• Newcastle's Revolucion de Cuba to host special afternoon for dogs and their owners

  23-08-2018 16:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Recently opened bar and restaurant Revolucion de Cuba is inviting drinkers and their dogs for a special event
  
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• PD Ports set for expansion following £90m funding deal with Lloyds Bank

  23-08-2018 16:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Teesport operator plans to use the funds to build on significant investments in recent years
  
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• Newcastle bar launches bottomless beer offer to celebrate Oktoberfest

  23-08-2018 16:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  City bar's festival celebration will feature steins and sausages - but food competitions, cocktails and karaoke will also add to the mix
  
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• Sunderland AFC Netflix documentary gets a release date and a title too

  23-08-2018 16:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Fulwell73 film crews were ever-present at Sunderland AFC during their disastrous 2017-18 relegation campaign
  
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• A66 death crash spot an 'accident waiting to happen'

  23-08-2018 16:15 via bbc.co.uk
  Lorry driver Ashley Cole denies causing death by dangerous driving.
  
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• Record breakers: Whickham School students do it again

  23-08-2018 16:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Students at Whickham School in Gateshead were celebrating last week after achieving record breaking A-level and L3 BTEC results
  
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• Rev Richard Coles is guest speaker at North East Business Executive Awards final

  23-08-2018 16:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The broadcaster and Church of England priest will be at our event to crown the leading lights of the region's business community
  
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• Declan Donnelly will host I'm A Celebrity with 'well known' presenter as Ant McPartlin takes break

  23-08-2018 16:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  ITV's director of television Kevin Lygo has not yet revealed who will present the show alongside the Geordie host
  
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• Asda and Sainsbury's merger to be investigated by competition authorities

  23-08-2018 16:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The £12 billion Sainsbury's and Asda merger will now be subject to a Phase 1 probe
  
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• Papy Djilobodji - Trabzonspor reportedly agree terms with defender but not Sunderland

  23-08-2018 16:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Papy Djilobodji wants to move on this summer and the Black Cats are keen to offload him. Trabzonspor are said to be confident they can help
  
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• Dec to get new partner to host I'm A Celebrity... who could it be?

  23-08-2018 15:54 via bbc.co.uk
  ITV says Declan Donnelly will not be going solo for this year's jungle series while Ant is absent.
  
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• NHS crisis: North East patient left waiting almost 24 hours for ambulance

  23-08-2018 15:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Patients Association has hit out at the shocking figures, saying everyone should get the service they deserve
  
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• Higher prices for shoppers and holidaymakers: The cost of a 'no-deal' Brexit revealed

  23-08-2018 15:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  As ministers reveal the costs of a no-deal Brexit, Labour MPs say a second referendum must be an option
  
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• 11-year-old girl's Spanish holiday review is the cutest thing you'll read today

  23-08-2018 15:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Brit Lola writes about avoiding her dad's snoring and laughing at parents attempting yoga
  
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• Wallsend baby yoga class brings old and young together

  23-08-2018 15:38 via bbc.co.uk
  Older people say taking part in the baby yoga sessions helped "give them a bit of life".
  
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• Newcastle 'taxi protest' LIVE: Traffic at a standstill across Newcastle city centre

  23-08-2018 15:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Traffic is at a standstill across much of Newcastle city centre due to an 'unofficial taxi protest', Go North East are reporting
  
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• Newcastle in the 1990s quiz - how much do you remember about life nearly 30 years ago?

  23-08-2018 15:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We're throwing things back nearly 30 years for our latest quiz testing your knowledge on life in Newcastle in the 1990s
  
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• Cresswell 'shallow grave' murderer jailed

  23-08-2018 15:11 via bbc.co.uk
  Richard Spottiswood choked Darren Bonner and dumped him naked and dying in a Northumberland field.
  
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