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• Pep Guardiola issues staunch defence of Rafa Benitez and his tactics

  02-09-2018 23:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Newcastle United boss Rafa Benitez has came under fire from pundits but one of the world's best bosses sings his praises
  
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• Newcastle players believe in Rafa Benitez's tactics and we're behind the manager, insists Mo Diame

  02-09-2018 23:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Manchester City defeated Newcastle United 2-1 on Saturday, a result which leaves the Magpies winless so far this season
  
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• How many episodes of Bodyguard are there on BBC1? New drama has viewers hooked

  02-09-2018 21:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The gripping drama, starring Keeley Hawes and Richard Madden, has proved a big hit with BBC viewers so far
  
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• Newcastle United's wasted transfer window has left us celebrating narrow defeats these days

  02-09-2018 20:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Martin Dubravka and Co battled bravely at Manchester City, but Rafa Benitez's men need points quickly after the international break
  
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• This man assaulted his own mum - even though she had a restraining order against him

  02-09-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Troubled defendant threatened to 'b***** strangle' his own mother after a row about who was going to use the toilet
  
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• Sunderland youngster Luca Stephenson set to join Liverpool - but for far less than quoted

  02-09-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Luca Stephenson, a teenage midfielder compared with Jordan Henderson, is set to join Liverpool as the two-way battle for young talent continues
  
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• Six North East stories you might have missed over summer

  02-09-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  From the trial of John Henry Sayers to the takeover of House of Fraser, here are some of the stories that dominated headlines in July and August
  
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• Parents of girls with same 'incurable' disease say daughters are proof pioneering treatment works

  02-09-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gail and Matthew Rich are facing a crucial few months as health bosses decide whether to make the treatment available on the NHS
  
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• As Man City celebrate a joyous 10-year anniversary, Newcastle's sorry decade is brought into focus

  02-09-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United also had a 10-year anniversary of an important event in their history on Saturday - but it was a sorry one
  
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• Sacriston murder investigation: Neighbours of 'quiet' village speak of shock at stabbing

  02-09-2018 18:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Neighbours on Gregson Road have spoken of their shock after the stabbing in Sacriston, County Durham
  
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• Former Great Britain athlete helps youngsters with disabilities take on triathlon

  02-09-2018 18:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jo Shallcross organised The Children's Disability Triathlon, which took place for the fifth year in Gosforth on Sunday
  
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• Sunderland's character is masking their deficiencies - but that can only last so long

  02-09-2018 17:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Sunderland's draw against Oxford continued their unbeaten start but the Black Cats' performances must improve if they are to challenge for promotion
  
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• 'Thinking about food became my life' Woman bravely speaks out about her anorexia battle

  02-09-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Kathryn Corner, 24, will be taking part in the Great North Run to raise funds for eating disorder charity Beat
  
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• 'Lack of adventure' or a 'moral victory'? How the national press reported on Newcastle's loss

  02-09-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Magpies were beaten 2-1 by Premier League champions Man City but many felt there were more positives to take than negatives
  
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• Sunderland in the Checkatrade Trophy: How strong a side must they field?

  02-09-2018 16:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sunderland take on Stoke City U21s in the Checkatrade Trophy this week and Jack Ross must field a full strength side, but what does that mean
  
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• Is Sunderland vs Stoke u21s on TV, what time is kick-off and who is in the teams?

  02-09-2018 16:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  The Black Cats kick off their Checkatrade Trophy campaign on Tuesday - here is how you can follow it live
  
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• Papy Djilobodji can expect frosty reception if reports of Monday return to Sunderland are true

  02-09-2018 16:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Papy Djilobodji has refused to train with the Black Cats all summer and if reports he will do on Monday prove correct he will not be warmly welcomed
  
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• Nick Dunn will FINALLY take on the Great North Run after four years in jail in India

  02-09-2018 15:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The ex-soldier, one of the so-called 'Chennai Six', originally applied to run the race in 2013 but was then wrongly arrested and locked up
  
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• Probe into sub-standard water quality at Cullercoats beach ongoing

  02-09-2018 14:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Environment Agency is spearheading an investigation into why water quality has dropped from 'good' to 'sufficient'
  
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• Sacriston murder investigation: First footage and pictures from the scene of stabbing

  02-09-2018 14:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Durham Police has launched a murder probe and arrested two people after a 25-year-old died on Saturday night
  
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• Newcastle United boss Rafa Benitez asks for one more thing from his players

  02-09-2018 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Magpies were beaten 2-1 by Man City and Rafa Benitez knows where there is room for improvement
  
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• How Pep Guardiola was forced to adapt Manchester City's tactics in order to defeat dogged Newcastle

  02-09-2018 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Newcastle United remain winless following a 2-1 defeat to Manchester City - but the Magpies made life difficult for the defending champions
  
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• Black Storm Brewery snaps up Autumn Brewing Co as part of grand expansion plans

  02-09-2018 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Black Storm also recently opened a shop at Newcastle's shipping container community Stack
  
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• Former Newcastle star Hatem Ben Arfa has finally found a new club

  02-09-2018 13:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The former Magpies star was a free agent having left PSG on a free transfer earlier this year
  
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• Be perturbed about Sunderland's performances or revel in the results - it's nice to have the choice

  02-09-2018 13:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Sunderland's 1-1 draw with Oxford United offered causes for concern, but the character which preserved their unbeaten start was pleasing to see
  
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• Murder investigation under way after 25-year-old stabbed in Sacriston near Durham

  02-09-2018 12:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police are questioning a 25-year-old suspect over the death of a man in Sacriston after he was found with knife wounds on Gregson Street
  
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• Family-of-seven reveals simple changes that saved them £7,000 a year

  02-09-2018 12:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Liam and Emma Ingram had to tighten the purse strings after they had two sets of twins in 13 months
  
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• Santa Claus is looking for helpers to spread Christmas cheer in Blyth

  02-09-2018 12:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Blyth Town Council is looking for Jack Frost, Frosty the Snowman and an elf to help at the town's Christmas events
  
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• A £100,000 Newcastle West End Food Bank Christmas Challenge is launched

  02-09-2018 12:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle charity Toon Aid is behind the appeal to generate much need cash to help meet food bank's running costs
  
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• Rafa and Pep's long chat and embrace, and Benitez miscontrols the ball: moments you may have missed

  02-09-2018 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United remain winless this season after a 2-1 defeat against Manchester City at the Etihad on Saturday
  
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• Sunderland midfielder Max Power apologises for red card against Oxford

  02-09-2018 11:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Power was shown a straight red card during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Oxford for a reckless challenge on Marcus Browne
  
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• Dean Ashton believes Charlie Wyke can be the difference for Sunderland in title race

  02-09-2018 11:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Wyke scored on his debut yesterday and Ashton believes he can fire the Black Cats to the League One title
  
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• Martin Dubravka points out positive signs from Newcastle United's tough start to the season

  02-09-2018 11:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Magpies have lost to Chelsea, Spurs and Man City but only by the odd goal
  
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• Molly Scott wows X Factor judges with James Brown classic in auditions

  02-09-2018 11:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The X Factor returned on Saturday night and Molly Scott has the judges likening her to "a little Christina Aguilera"
  
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• Newcastle United winger Kenedy indicated he was unwell before being taken off against Man City

  02-09-2018 11:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Brazil Under-23 international didn't have a good game against City but maybe this explains why
  
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• Roxanne Pallett: 'This is why women don't say anything' - Celebrity Big Brother 'punching row' continues

  02-09-2018 11:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  On Saturday's Celebrity Big Brother Roxanne continued to churn out her claims - and the housemates slowly started to see she may not be telling the whole truth
  
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• Drunk man brandished knife on fellow reveller in Newcastle bar and robbed him

  02-09-2018 10:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ben Robson was spared jail after he admitted pulling a blade on a customer inside Eazy Street and demanding cash
  
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• Number of over-65s needing 24-hour care to hit one million by 2035, Newcastle experts say

  02-09-2018 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The number of over-85s requiring round the clock care will almost double to 446,000 in England by 2035, according to a new study
  
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• Big money investors ARE ready to buy in Premier League clubs - but it's up to Mike Ashley

  02-09-2018 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United takeover talk hasn't gone away - and Premier League clubs are attracting investors again
  
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• 16 North East criminals locked up in August 2018

  02-09-2018 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Crimes include murder, burglary, violent offences and sex offences
  
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• Rafa Benitez tells critics to back off his Newcastle United players

  02-09-2018 08:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  The Magpies put in a battling display at Man City but Benitez says he is doing the best with the squad he has
  
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• Playerwatch: Charlie Wyke and Dylan McGeouch show they can meet expectations on home debuts

  02-09-2018 07:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Sunderland summer signings Charlie Wyke and Dylan McGeouch made their Stadium of Light debuts against Oxford - and it was worth the wait
  
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• Manchester City 2-1 Newcastle: Read Chris Waugh's player ratings after a spirited United display

  02-09-2018 07:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United remain winless and head into the international break in the bottom three following defeat at the Etihad
  
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• Sunderland AFC news and transfers LIVE - Liverpool 'agree' fee for midfielder; Power appeal latest

  02-09-2018 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  All the latest Sunderland AFC news, opinions and gossip as the Black Cats continue their march towards achieving their goal for League One promotion
  
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• Sunderland AFC news and transfers LIVE - Fallout as Wyke rescues a point on debut vs Oxford

  02-09-2018 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  All the latest Sunderland AFC news, opinions and gossip as the Black Cats continue their march towards achieving their goal for League One promotion
  
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• Newcastle's best nurseries: The providers rated 'Outstanding' by Ofsted inspectors

  02-09-2018 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  These are the Newcastle Upon Tyne nurseries Ofsted inspectors have handed the best possible inspection grade to over the last year
  
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• Newcastle United news and transfers RECAP - Man City fallout; pundits on Newcastle's current situation

  02-09-2018 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Welcome to our Newcastle United liveblog as the Rafa Benitez reviews the defeat to Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium
  
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• Newcastle United news and transfers LIVE - Analysis as Magpies lose 2-1 to Manchester City

  02-09-2018 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Welcome to our Newcastle United liveblog as the Rafa Benitez reviews the defeat to Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium
  
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• Eddy Eats has a Sunday lunch at The Black Bull in Old Shotton - but was it worth the wait?

  02-09-2018 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Eddy took a trip back in time after being recommended to try a meal at The Black Bull:: But what was it like
  
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• The phone calls I made to my dead daughter

  02-09-2018 02:45 via bbc.co.uk
  A grieving mum expresses her anger, loneliness and love by calling her daughter's voicemail for two years.
  
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