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• Northumbria Police commissioner 'in two minds' about making misogyny a hate crime

  07-09-2018 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dame Vera Baird says she is uncertain about whether misogyny should be considered a hate crime
  
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• Nationwide fuel fraudster facing jail after targeting 25 petrol stations

  07-09-2018 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Robert Thompson, from Blyth, filled up without the means to pay then signed declarations vowing to return with cash but failed to show
  
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• Horses die after Sunderland arson and stab attack

  07-09-2018 20:50 via bbc.co.uk
  RSPCA officials described the incident as "deliberate" and "absolutely shocking".
  
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• Newcastle and Watford both made a transfer profit - but Hornets' spending is key to success

  07-09-2018 20:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  While Newcastle and Watford ended the transfer window in credit, the Hornets' willingness to spend big is paying off
  
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• Great North Run 2018 guide to Metro closures and getting to and from the race

  07-09-2018 20:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Here's a handy guide to help you plan your travel to and from South Shields on September 9 - Metro's busiest day of the year
  
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• Sunderland's Luke Molyneux joins Gateshead on loan until the New Year

  07-09-2018 19:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Striker Luke Molyneux has joined Gateshead on loan until January in a deal which could be extended until the end of the season
  
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• Great North Run 2018 route, start, road closures, tips, travel, timings & more

  07-09-2018 19:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Everything you need to know for this weekend's Newcastle to South Shields half-marathon
  
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• Take a look at the Great North Run 2018 finish line as final preparations are being made

  07-09-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Leas will be packed with 90,000 people, including more than 50,000 runners, during the event on Sunday
  
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• 'Rafa was the master of that' - Harry Kewell gives insight into Benitez's man-management skills

  07-09-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United manager Rafa Benitez coached Harry Kewell at Liverpool for four years between 2004 and 2008
  
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• Have you seen these men? Police issue pictures of two wanted suspects

  07-09-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Carl Jones, 34, of Jarrow, and Alan Davison, 46, of Sunderland, are being urged to get in touch with police
  
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• Emirates sale: Airline cuts flight prices from Newcastle Airport to Australia and New Zealand

  07-09-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Emirates has launched a sale on flights to Australia and New Zealand, which lasts throughout September 
  
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• Driver taken to hospital after crashing into central reservation on A1 in Newcastle

  07-09-2018 18:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police say that two cars were involved in the collision near Seaton Burn on Friday afternoon
  
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• Two ponies dead in a horrific knife and arson attack in Sunderland

  07-09-2018 18:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  One animal was killed in a suspected arson attack while another had to be put to sleep after being stabbed
  
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• 19-year-old man charged with murder of Sunderland shop worker Joan Hoggett

  07-09-2018 18:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ethan Mountain, from South Shields, will appear at Newcastle Crown Court on Saturday
  
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• Heartbreaking story of loving daughter who died 12 hours after falling ill during her birthday meal

  07-09-2018 18:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jessica McEnroe, from Cramlington, Northumberland, died from sepsis the day before her 27th birthday
  
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• Watch Great Exhibition of the North closing weekend music and dance celebration

  07-09-2018 18:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A  sneak peek of finale of Great Exhibition of the North reveals a music and dance celebration of the past and present achievements of great northern women
  
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• Why Northumbria Police can no longer respond to most shoplifting incidents

  07-09-2018 17:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police chief constable Winton Keenen told Newcastle councillors the force has changed its policy on shoplifting  
  
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• Prince William visits Great Exhibition of the North

  07-09-2018 17:25 via bbc.co.uk
  The Duke of Cambridge was greeted by schoolchildren and listened to an over-50s choir.
  
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• Mothers of Manchester attack couple do Great North Run

  07-09-2018 17:22 via bbc.co.uk
  Mothers of Manchester Arena bomb victims Liam Curry and Chloe Rutherford take part in the Great North Run.
  
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• Sunderland's Bali Mumba helps England U18s to victory over Russia in Limoges

  07-09-2018 17:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  England beat Russia in Limoges, with Sunderland midfielder Bali Mumba making his first start for Neil Dewsnip's Young Lions side
  
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• Greggs irks pasty purists by setting up first store in Cornwall

  07-09-2018 17:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Tyneside bakery has set up in the home of the Cornish pasty - but not everyone has welcomed the move
  
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• Sunderland AFC quiz: When the Black Cats get one over their rivals

  07-09-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  This week's themed Sunderland quiz features questions related to victories over rivals ahead of Joey Barton's Wearside return
  
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• Sir Mo Farah reveals his top tips for running the Great North Run as he bids to break records

  07-09-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Britain's greatest distance runner has been speaking ahead of the race where he hopes to make it five in a row
  
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• See Prince William's reaction as he's handed mini Newcastle United shirt to give to Prince George

  07-09-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Prince William was given a little black and white football shirt with George 3 on the back during his visit to Tyneside
  
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• Martin Dubravka responds to critics who claim Newcastle 'are not in good shape' to be successful

  07-09-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Newcastle United goalkeeper Martin Dubravka is confident the Magpies will return to winning ways soon enough
  
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• City Games will see Rutherford retire

  07-09-2018 16:27 via bbc.co.uk
  London 2012 champion Greg Rutherford competes for the last time before his retirement at Saturday's Great North City Games.
  
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• Northumbria Police to deploy its 'well received' armed officers along Great North Run route

  07-09-2018 16:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Firearms officers have been a regular sight at major events for two years now, Northumbria Police encourages visitors to talk to them
  
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• Jellyfish the 'size of dinner plates' spotted in the River Tyne

  07-09-2018 15:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jellyfish were filmed in the River Tyne close to the Millennium Bridge - and witnesses said they were some size   
  
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• 'Alan Shearer is the Premier League's top scorer for good reason': Sergio Aguero flattered by praise

  07-09-2018 15:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer praised Sergio Aguero as the Premier League 'best ever foreign player'
  
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• Mike Ashley faces kicking from investors over failings at Sports Direct

  07-09-2018 15:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Shareholder groups are recommending a vote against his re-election as chief executive, though vote will have little impact
  
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• Geordie presenter Vick Hope is a very busy woman - but she couldn't say no to Strictly Come Dancing

  07-09-2018 15:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  At 28, Capital and 4music presenter Vick Hope has achieved a lot, but she had to find time in her packed schedule to compete on Strictly Come Dancing
  
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• How Martin Dubravka played a key role in helping Rolando Aarons land a loan to the Czech Republic

  07-09-2018 15:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United winger Rolando Aarons will play in the Czech Republic with Slovan Liberec until January
  
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• Watch Mo Farah on Newcastle United's incredible atmosphere - plus verdict on Arsenal clash

  07-09-2018 14:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The athletics legend gives verdict on next week's Newcastle United vs Arsenal clash ahead of the Great North Run
  
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• North East mental health trust 'privatisation' condemned

  07-09-2018 14:39 via bbc.co.uk
  The trust says it is "very clear that the subsidiary company should uphold the trust's values".
  
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• Watch Loose Women panellists send message of support to Coleen Nolan as they confirm she has quit the show

  07-09-2018 14:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Coleen Nolan has announced a break from TV work and delayed her UK tour, including the Newcastle date
  
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• Rolando Aarons finally secures loan move away from Newcastle - but not to a league you'd expect

  07-09-2018 14:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Newcastle United winger Rolando Aarons was not given a squad number by Rafa Benitez this season and has been sent out on loan
  
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• Prince William wowed by artists young and old on Sage visit

  07-09-2018 14:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Duke of Cambridge enjoyed a visit to Newcastle and Gateshead to see the Great Exhibition of the North
  
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• Would you like to buy a house designed by TV architect George Clarke? This is what you could get

  07-09-2018 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The star has designed 10 homes at Smith's Dock in North Shields and a new show house has been unveiled where people can see what they look like inside
  
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• Read North East business chief's scathing attack on politicians over Brexit

  07-09-2018 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Mr McCabe launched a scathing attack on Government and Labour at North East England Chamber of Commerce dinner
  
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• Kevin Keegan will reveal what really happened with Mike Ashley at Newcastle in explosive new book

  07-09-2018 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United legend Kevin Keegan is publishing his autobiography next month - and is doing a talk in on Tyneside, too
  
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• Brilliant archive footage shows Northumberland Plate race meeting at Gosforth Park in the 1930s

  07-09-2018 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The clip has been released as part of the North East Film Archive's Search and Rescue campaign
  
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• Sunderland vs Fleetwood Town preview - Jack Ross verdict; injury latest; team news and predictions

  07-09-2018 13:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sunderland look to bounce back from the draw with Oxford against Joey Barton's Fleetwood Town at the Stadium of Light
  
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• Bali Mumba arriving at Sunderland game in his mum's Ford just highlights his incredible rise

  07-09-2018 13:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  He might be an established Sunderland first teamer now, but it's easy to forget that Bali Mumba isn't old enough to have a driving license yet
  
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• Joey Barton admits he respects Sunderland and its 'passionate' supporters

  07-09-2018 13:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Fleetwood boss Joey Barton might believe his side are better than Sunderland, but he's surprisingly admitted his respect for the club
  
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• The Lakes Distillery to raise £15m by floating on London Stock Exchange

  07-09-2018 12:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The company produces a range of branded spirits as well as its single malt whisky
  
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• CCTV released as detectives look for armed robber who attacked shop staff with fake gun

  07-09-2018 12:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police want to speak to a man after the Jubilee Convenience Store was held up in March and two staff members were attacked
  
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• Boris Johnson and Marina Wheeler are getting divorced after split 'several months' ago

  07-09-2018 12:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Boris Johnson and wife Marina Wheeler announced their split in a statement this morning
  
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• Work has started on Stanley McDonald's that'll create 65 jobs - and people are lovin' it

  07-09-2018 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The fast food giant was granted planning permission for the restaurant in County Durham earlier this year
  
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• Superb film footage of the Great North Run in 1984 - recognise any faces?

  07-09-2018 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The faces and fashions of the 1984 Great North Run in superb footage from the North East Film Archive
  
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• Jermaine Jenas recalls squaring up to a manager - and goldfish bowl signs on his Newcastle return

  07-09-2018 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United sold Jermaine Jenas to Tottenham Hotspur in August 2005, but his first return to Tyneside was not a happy one
  
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