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• Gary Speed's wife Louise reveals years of pain - and how their sons helped her to cope

  17-09-2018 23:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The football world was left devastated by Gary Speed's tragic death, but his wife Louise lost her soul-mate
  
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• Infamous planning row killer Albert Dryden dies after prison release

  17-09-2018 21:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Friend tells how Albert Dryden who shot County Durham council official Harry Collinson dead was full of remorse
  
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• Alan Shearer heads to America and Newcastle United fans could get to meet him

  17-09-2018 20:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer is taking part in a fans' festival - here's all the details
  
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• Blyth Academy bosses claim the school is getting better - here's what Ofsted inspectors had to say

  17-09-2018 20:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Despite teachers' claims, inspectors say the Blyth Academy is not doing enough to move out of the 'Requires Improvement' category
  
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• Take That 'REVEAL' when they'll make big tour announcement after Facebook Live frustrates fans

  17-09-2018 19:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Take That have teased fans by teasing a world tour in a Facebook Live video on Monday evening
  
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• Ex-Liberal Democrat councillor defects to Labour in bid to fight Berwick's 'raw deal' on hospital

  17-09-2018 19:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Former Berwick North councillor Gavin Jones has revealed he's become a member of the Labour Party
  
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• Sunderland's Charlie Wyke set for a lengthy absence with suspected ligament damage

  17-09-2018 19:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Charlie Wyke suffered a knee injury in Sunderland's defeat at Burton Albion, and he is likely to be out for between six and eight weeks
  
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• Which issues has Sunderland's first League One defeat of the season brought to the surface?

  17-09-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  After a couple of weeks of brinkmanship, the Black Cats' unbeaten start to League One life is over so what issues do they need to address?
  
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• We're getting new Metro trains - here are the five companies bidding to build them

  17-09-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Nexus have revealed which companies have put themselves forward to take charge of the £500m contract
  
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• 'I showed Barcelona I wanted to achieve something big': Tino Asprilla relives THAT famous hat-trick

  17-09-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United defeated Barcelona 3-2 on a famous Champions League night in September 1997 - and Faustino Asprilla netted a treble
  
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• Hair shaving and nudity: The cruel 'initiations' Durham University freshers were subjected to

  17-09-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A panel was set up at the prestigious North East university to look into the "off field" activity of the sporting club
  
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• Customers check out new-look Newcastle pub following its six-figure revamp

  17-09-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ring a bell? New-look boozer The Jingling Gate in Newcastle is reporting success after reopening with a makeover and a new menu
  
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• Keeping Newcastle United in the Premier League this season would be an 'incredible achievement'

  17-09-2018 18:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  BBC pundit Robbie Savage has shared his view on Newcastle United
  
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• Shoppers go crazy for Lidl's cheese fondue that costs less than £2

  17-09-2018 18:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  If you are partial to cheese, particularly in fondue form, you might want to get to Lidl to bag yourself a bargain snack
  
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• Wallsend charity shop which supports terminally ill patients raided by thieves

  17-09-2018 18:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Thieves targeted St Oswald’s Hospice on High Street West over the weekend and an investigation is under way
  
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• Festival of Thrift unveils its programme and details of its first ever parade as it prepares for 45,000 visitors

  17-09-2018 18:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Annual festival of sustainable living celebrates green credentials with an array of stalls, food and drink outlets, workshops and entertainment
  
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• Heartbreak as thieves raid Bill Quay Farm in Gateshead and steal charity collection box

  17-09-2018 18:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police are investigating the break in at Bill Quay Farm after thieves - who were caught on CCTV - made off with the donation box
  
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• Fears for North East automotive sector after Jaguar Land Rover moves to three-day week

  17-09-2018 17:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  North East has large automotive supply chain that works with Jaguar Land Rover
  
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• Storm Helene LIVE: UK weather warnings by Met Office as ex-hurricane set to hit

  17-09-2018 17:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Met Office warns of travel problems, power cuts and winds strong enough to uproot trees from Monday night and into Tuesday
  
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• Gateshead firm showcases endangered animals for National Geographic

  17-09-2018 17:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Blue Kangaroo Design has helped design kiosks about endangered species that will tour Europe
  
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• Redbrick house in Newcastle honours wartime warriors on the home front

  17-09-2018 17:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Artist Bobby Baker has taken over a house in Fenham to explore more of the hidden cost of the First World War
  
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• Whitley Bay restaurant gears up to host Big Breakfast Challenge - have you got a huge appetite?

  17-09-2018 17:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The restaurant in Whitley Bay is inviting diners to tuck into its Big Breakfast Challenge
  
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• Record year for PwC's Newcastle office as investment in staff tops priority list

  17-09-2018 17:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Senior partner Jonathan Greenaway has hailed a strong year at the professional services firm
  
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• 'Unknown quantity' Muto, fixtures and Shelvey: 8 reasons why Newcastle fans should remain optimistic

  17-09-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United are second-bottom of the table and winless this season, but NUFC Writer Chris Waugh is trying to remain positive
  
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• Tory plan to axe 50 MPs 'undermines democracy', says Labour Chief Whip

  17-09-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle MP Nick Brown condemns boundary changes which mean the loss of four North East seats
  
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• Taxi fares in North Tyneside could be going up amid calls for review into 'out of date' pricing

  17-09-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The North Tyneside Hackney Carriage Association say the cost of insurance and vehicle repairs has increased dramatically
  
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• Sir Vince Cable reveals plan to save the Liberal Democrats following 'bad period in party’s history'

  17-09-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Lib Dem leader wants to give non-members a role in the party as he admits it is recovering from a bad period
  
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• Josh Kelly on his next fight, America, Brendan Rios and world title at the Stadium of Light

  17-09-2018 16:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Josh Kelly discusses what next for him after he captured the Commonwealth title in his last outing back in June
  
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• Security for Kylie Minogue's Golden tour at Newcastle's Metro Radio Arena

  17-09-2018 16:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Kylie Minogue will kick off her Golden tour at Newcastle's Metro Radio Arena on Tuesday, September 18
  
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• It's A Wonderful Life festive afternoon tea promises a pre-Christmas treat at Beamish Hotel Hotel

  17-09-2018 16:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  County Durham hotel is all set to serve up screenings of festive classics during special afternoon tea events in December
  
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• Red and White Podcast: Assessing Sunderland's start to the season and the new signings

  17-09-2018 16:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Our ChronicleSAFC team discuss the big changes at Sunderland AFC in the summer and the impact the new faces have made
  
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• 35 totally understandable reasons no one likes Newcastle and the North East

  17-09-2018 16:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It really is grim up north - and these pictures prove it
  
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• Shocking damage caused by thieves who used JCB to rip cash machine from Durham shop

  17-09-2018 16:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police were called to Sainsbury's in Brandon, Durham, at 2am on Monday after thieves fled with a cash machine from the store
  
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• Contenders to build new Metros revealed as Chris Grayling backs plans to extend the service

  17-09-2018 16:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The transport secretary boosted hopes long-mooted Metro expansion could happen once the new trains are rolled out
  
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• Decoding the difference between perception and reality after biggest Newcastle fan protest in years

  17-09-2018 15:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Men, women and children line the streets outside St James' Park to make their feelings known
  
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• Sunderland's scoring streak continues, a full team of debutants complete, and other talking points

  17-09-2018 15:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sunderland's defeat at Burton Albion at the Pirelli Stadium generated plenty of talking points and moments you may have missed
  
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• Metro Radio Arena updates rules on what bags you can take in ahead of Kylie Minogue concert

  17-09-2018 15:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Metro Radio Arena is set to be very busy on Tuesday for Kylie Minogue and there are new rules on what bags people can take in
  
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• Take That set to make huge announcement on Monday night - what will it be?

  17-09-2018 15:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gary Barlow teased plans for a Take That greatest hits album and tour and fans are set for a big reveal on Monday
  
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• Costa drive-thru opens near Holystone roundabout in Tyneside - and Aldi is next

  17-09-2018 15:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Costa branch has opened at the Northumberland Retail Park, while the Aldi store is set to open in November
  
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• Storm Helene: Hour-by-hour weather forecast as strong winds set to hit in HOURS

  17-09-2018 15:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A weather warning for wind is in place across the North East between 6pm and 8am on Monday and Tuesday
  
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• Kaiser Chiefs announce Newcastle date on tour after missing Great Exhibition launch

  17-09-2018 14:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The band will play the O2 Academy on the tour which will follow a new album in 2019
  
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• Alnwick Castle to host MG show with 80 rare cars following a Northumberland road trip

  17-09-2018 14:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Local branch of worldwide club will showcase the likes of a 1932 F Type Magna and one of only 50 MG TF 85 anniversary models ever made
  
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• Greatest Showman Drive-In Cinema coming to South Shields along with other films

  17-09-2018 14:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Drive_in Cinema will soon return to South Shields and among the films set for the big screen is The Greatest Showman
  
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• Council with a strategy for care and support

  17-09-2018 14:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Regional Commercial Editor Mike Hughes finds inspiring stories of how a well-run social services network at Durham County Council is changing lives - and why they need more people to help them keep on top of an increasing workload
  
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• Sunderland transfer gossip: Black Cats said to be monitoring young non-league starlet

  17-09-2018 14:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Hasting United youngster Adam Lovatt is said to be receiving interest from five clubs, one being Sunderland
  
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• Woman, 63, and two children injured in serious A1 crash near Morpeth

  17-09-2018 14:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A 28-year-old man was arrested at the scene of the crash on the A1 southbound near Morpeth on Saturday which left three people injured
  
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• What next for Newcastle United's speedy young winger Cal Roberts?

  17-09-2018 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Newcastle United's promising young winger Cal Roberts desperate for first-team chance
  
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• Watch the 'meteor' one lad thought may have been a 'Russian missile' fly through the sky

  17-09-2018 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Footage shows a mystery 'fireball' flying in the Stanley sky, in County Durham, on Sunday evening
  
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• Wallsend scrap dealer who avoided paying £54,000 in tax to fund gambling habit walks free

  17-09-2018 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Kane Mather 'told barefaced lies and cheated taxpayers out of money' to fund gambling habit, a court heard
  
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• Could Sunderland sign a free agent striker if Charlie Wyke's knee injury is serious?

  17-09-2018 13:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  With Charlie Wyke potentially on the treatment table long-term, we assess Sunderland's options with free agents and look at who's available
  
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