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• 'It doesn't get any easier' - Gary Speed's family and football friends on the pain of his death

  18-09-2018 23:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gary Speed was respected throughout the footballing world, and his death in 2011 left a huge hole in so many lives
  
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• Elderly pedestrian seriously injured in hospital after being knocked over

  18-09-2018 22:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  An 80-year-old woman was taken to the RVI with head injuries after the collision in Gosforth on Tuesday afternoon
  
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• Newcastle's bid to host Rugby League World Cup 2021 has been officially unveiled

  18-09-2018 22:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  At a launch event in the city centre, bid organisers set out how Newcastle could host one of the biggest weekend's the sport has seen
  
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• Selfless teen who was 'best friend and carer' for his disabled brother until his tragic death

  18-09-2018 22:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dominic and Thomas Blanchard, from Stanley, had a 'unique bond' from day one
  
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• Opening night of Kylie Minogue's Golden tour sees thousands of fans flock to Metro Radio Arena

  18-09-2018 21:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Kylie Minogue will entertain thousands of fans at Newcastle's Metro Radio Arena on Tuesday with her Golden tour
  
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• Newcastle United need more leaders on the pitch when the going gets tough

  18-09-2018 21:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Without Jamaal Lascelles and Jonjo Shelvey, Newcastle were left with only Matt Ritchie and Federico Fernandez as on-pitch leaders
  
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• Woman claims 'dream holiday' turned to salmonella hell at Egyptian hotel where British couple died

  18-09-2018 20:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Steigenburger Aqua Magic Hotel was evacuated in August when Britons John and Susan Cooper died
  
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• Sunderland fan charged over alleged racist abuse at Burnley away match

  18-09-2018 20:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Anthony Sergeant, 52, of Blackhall, Hartlepool, was charged following an alleged racist incident during Burton Albion v Sunderland
  
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• Man airlifted to the RVI after crash between car and motorbike

  18-09-2018 19:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The A189 near Blyth was closed on Tuesday afternoon while emergency services including the air ambulance attended the collision
  
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• 'The stuff of nightmares': An eye witness account of Albert Dryden's murderous rampage

  18-09-2018 19:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Then-Chronicle reporter Garry Willey was present when Dryden, who died at 77 this weekend, shot Harry Collinson dead
  
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• County Championship: Leicestershire battle past 300 against Durham

  18-09-2018 19:21 via bbc.co.uk
  Leicestershire battle to a competitive total on a mixed opening day of their Division Two game against Durham.
  
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• Vince Cable tells Lib Dems to welcome defectors from Labour or the Tories

  18-09-2018 19:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Lib Dem leader sets out optimistic vision of defections by MPs from other parties
  
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• Beer and Cheese Festival at North Shields pub will star some Wensleydale favourites

  18-09-2018 19:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Fancy some cheese (and beer) Gromit? Wallace and Gromit's favourite Wensleydale will have starring role alongside ale at a pub festival
  
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• Mystery 'orb' spotted floating above baby's cot sparks wild theories from paranormal investigators

  18-09-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dad Stephen Armstrong claimed he was 'frozen in fear' after the spooky light appeared on his baby monitor
  
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• Is Mike Ashley trying to speed up the sale of Newcastle? Is he bothered by the protests? NUFC Q&A

  18-09-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United are winless on the pitch, but talk off the field revolves around the price Mike Ashley is demanding for the club
  
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• Fears over future of Northumbria University's Lipman Theatre after lighting rig removed

  18-09-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria University Performance students have launched an online petition after the lighting rig was removed from the 'historic' Lipman Theatre
  
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• Young Ones stars head to Newcastle with their new comedy Vulcan 7

  18-09-2018 18:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ade Edmondson and Nigel Planer include Theatre Royal on tour of show about reunited friends, funnily enough
  
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• Prosecco Festival returns to Newcastle Racecourse with 20 types of fizz - and the first glass is free!

  18-09-2018 18:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sparkling Prosecco Event will add touch of sparkle to November with extra treats including chocolates, gin and a freebie first glass of fizz
  
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• Killer Albert Dryden's letters from prison revealed after his death

  18-09-2018 18:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The planning officer murderer, who died this weekend, wrote defiant letters to friend before his release
  
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• North East alopecia sufferers inspired to ditch wigs

  18-09-2018 18:03 via bbc.co.uk
  People in the North East are having their heads shaved to raise awareness of alopecia.
  
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• Rush-hour hell: Drivers warned of delays after manhole collapsed on busy Tyneside junction

  18-09-2018 17:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  One lane near Silverlink Shopping Park was partially closed after a manhole collapsed on Tuesday morning
  
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• Can your firm triumph as small business of the year at the North East Business Awards 2018?

  18-09-2018 17:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Last year's winner was Whitewash Laboratories Ltd of Billingham which is an emerging leader in teeth whitening products
  
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• Swedish fashion firm Monki coming to Newcastle with promise of discounts for smiling at staff

  18-09-2018 17:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Swedish retailer Monki is part of the H&M Group and is poised to open a new shop in Eldon Square
  
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• How old is Courtney Hadwin on America's Got Talent? Singer tipped to win final

  18-09-2018 17:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Singer Courtney Hadwin is the bookies favourite to win the final of America's Got Talent on Tuesday night
  
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• Former Sunderland manager tipped for Newcastle United job should Rafa Benitez leave

  18-09-2018 17:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United are currently 19th in the Premier League after five games with the side that to face Crystal Palace
  
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• HS2 bosses reveal why high speed rail network WILL benefit the North East

  18-09-2018 17:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Managers of the HS2 high speed rail line say Newcastle is on the network and it will join up the entire country
  
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• Sunderland AFC winners and losers: Good weekend for McGeady and Maguire, not so much Wyke

  18-09-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We assess who the winners and the losers at Sunderland AFC were as they lost their unbeaten start to the season after defeat at Burton
  
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• Overstretched Newcastle council staff don't have time for Brexit 'navel-gazing', leader says

  18-09-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle City Council came under fire over its lack of planning for what a post-Brexit Tyneside will look like
  
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• How can Newcastle United ignite their stuttering season? Why Rafa Benitez thinks consistency is key

  18-09-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Newcastle United are second-bottom of the table, with the Magpies having failed to win any of their opening five games
  
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• Cancer-riddled paedophile was kept on a chain until just days before he died

  18-09-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Serial sex offender Robert English's crimes spanned over three decades, including molesting 12-year-old girls and flashing Metro passengers
  
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• Archive footage of the Queen on Northumberland Street shows how area has changed in last decade

  18-09-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Families waves flags and lined the streets when the Queen visited Northumberland Street in 2009
  
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• Footballer Stephen Darby retires aged 29 after shock Motor Neurone Disease diagnosis

  18-09-2018 16:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  The former Liverpool and Bolton player is married to Durham-born footballer Steph Houghton
  
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• Halloween walk at Holmside Park promises spell-binding entertainment along an interactive route

  18-09-2018 16:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  County Durham activity centre invites families to visit The Cedric Dragonscars World of Witchcraft and Wizardry over Halloween
  
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• Planning row killer Albert Dryden dies year after release

  18-09-2018 16:20 via bbc.co.uk
  Albert Dryden, who shot a council officer in front of TV cameras, was freed in 2017 after a stroke.
  
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• Storm Ali LIVE: 80mph winds forecast; UK Met Office AMBER weather warning follows Storm Helene

  18-09-2018 16:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Met Office has warned of travel problems, power cuts and winds strong enough to uproot trees throughout the day on Wednesday
  
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• In The Night Garden Live is coming to Newcastle & here's how to get tickets

  18-09-2018 16:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Iggle Piggle and friends will be at Newcastle's Tyne Theatre with a brand new live show for little ones    
  
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• How Storm Helene brought rain, strong winds BUT unusually warm weather across the UK

  18-09-2018 16:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Storm Helene has roots in the Tropics, which means it's not just wet and windy weather it brought to Britain
  
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• Coventry City urge fans to turn out in numbers with Sunderland set to bring nearly 5,000 fans

  18-09-2018 16:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  The Black Cats are due to bring almost 5,000 supporters to the Ricoh Arena, and Coventry City are anxious not be shown up by them
  
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• When are Saltwell Park Fireworks? Tickets go on sale for huge Gateshead event

  18-09-2018 15:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Metro Radio will pull out all the stops again to fill the Gateshead skies with plenty of fireworks with music from a lineup of local musicians
  
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• Ben Stokes and Alex Hales charged with bringing game into disrepute

  18-09-2018 15:49 via bbc.co.uk
  Ben Stokes and Alex Hales are charged with bringing the game into disrepute by the ECB following an incident outside a Bristol nightclub.
  
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• The Everything is Black and White Podcast - Does Rafa Benitez deserve questions over tactics?

  18-09-2018 15:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  This week's episode of the Everything is Black and White Podcast is brought to you in sponsorship with EToro
  
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• Durham Cricket Club installs male sanitary bins

  18-09-2018 14:52 via bbc.co.uk
  Research suggests thousands of men avoid attending sporting events due to bladder weakness.
  
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• Man found dead in Sunderland lake has been named by police as Gary Conlon

  18-09-2018 14:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The tragic discovery was made by detectives on Sunday who were searching near the Silksworth Sport Complex
  
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• Support act for Kylie Minogue as she kicks off Golden tour in Newcastle

  18-09-2018 14:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Kylie Minogue will kick off her much anticipated Golden tour at Newcastle's Metro Radio Arena on September 18
  
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• Children in crisis: Shocking rise in number of Newcastle youngsters classed as being 'in need'

  18-09-2018 14:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Government has been blamed for a £2bn national shortfall used to support children classed as being 'in need'
  
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• Gateshead hosts new free 5k run this weekend and here's how to take part

  18-09-2018 14:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Check out details of Sunday's debut event and our guide to all you need to know about 2018's remaining 5k and 10k races - plus there's a new family run planned for next year too
  
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• Historic Bolbec Hall restoration under way to create Newcastle's newest cool offices

  18-09-2018 14:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The hall has been snapped up by new owners after plans to transform it into offices, a bar and restaurant came to a halt
  
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• Revealed: Only FOUR Premier Leagues clubs have spent less than Newcastle in building their squads

  18-09-2018 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United made a net profit during the summer transfer window - and seemingly their squad valuation has dropped, too
  
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• Small businesses unprepared for 'chaotic no deal Brexit' according to new study

  18-09-2018 13:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  FSB national chairman Mike Cherry says the study shows firms are not prepared with just six months left to go
  
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• Storm names 2018: Storm Ali to kick off Britain's winter as Met Office reveals list of this season's names

  18-09-2018 13:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The list of storm names for the 2018-19 season has been announced, and the first one will be named Ali
  
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