Newcastle news

• Friday morning Metro disruption: 16 trains cancelled due to emergency repairs following power failure

  11-10-2018 22:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Overnight engineering work means that numerous Metro services are cancelled on Friday morning
  
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• Medical cannabis to be offered on prescription in the UK from next month

  11-10-2018 22:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Cannabis oil will now be more easily available for medical use after a public outcry
  
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• Identical in almost every way - but one of these twins was not expected to survive more than three days

  11-10-2018 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dylan and Danyl O’Shaughnessy will celebrate their first birthday this week, but parents Danielle and Kevin were told to expect the worst before the birth
  
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• Newcastle MP calls for work on the controversial addiction recovery centre at Fenham Library to be halted

  11-10-2018 20:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Plans to open an addiction recovery centre at a community library should be put on hold for up to two months, according to a Newcastle MP.
  
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• Scottish Football Hall of Fame withdraws Paul Gascoigne's nomination from this year's awards

  11-10-2018 20:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The body says Gazza's nomination has been withdrawn over concerns about his health and "ongoing enquiries"
  
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• William McKeag, Newcastle United and the Great War all come together in fascinating read

  11-10-2018 20:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United club historian Paul Joannou's new book reveals the military history of one of Newcastle United's key figures
  
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• Read the scathing letter exposing the effects of government cuts by Northumbria Police's chief constable

  11-10-2018 19:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Winton Keenen has revealed how more than 1,000 police officers have been cut due to reduced government funding
  
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• Paul Gascoigne: Scottish Hall of Fame nomination withdrawn

  11-10-2018 19:02 via bbc.co.uk
  Former England and Rangers player Paul Gascoigne has his nomination for the Scottish Hall of Fame withdrawn.
  
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• Saves lives by day - Enrique Iglesias by night: The Newcastle doctor bidding for pop stardom

  11-10-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Amar Chotai, a specialty training doctor in clinical radiology, has released two Latin pop dance tracks after being signed by Rise International Music Ltd
  
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• Dummett's back and youngster gets a call up - 6 things we spotted from Newcastle training

  11-10-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United's non-international players continue to work hard at the Magpies' Benton Training Centre as they prepare for Brighton and Hove Albion on Saturday week
  
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• All the Alabama Rot cases in the North East mapped - with deadly dog disease on the rise in the UK

  11-10-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Alabama Rot was first reported in the UK in 2012 and cases are on the rise, according to Vets4Pets
  
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• 'More than 1,000 jobs slashed': Northumbria Police chief reveals devastating consequences of government cuts

  11-10-2018 18:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police's chief constable Winton Keenen says the cuts are “the worst felt by any force in the country”
  
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• Will there be a second series of Press? BBC drama comes to an end

  11-10-2018 18:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Press is one of a number of BBC dramas receiving a lot of buzz but will there be a series two?
  
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• These highly collectible Paddington Bear coins could be hidden in your change - look out for them

  11-10-2018 18:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Royal Mint has announced the release to coincide with the 60th anniversary of the beloved bear
  
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• Jesmond's Bistro Forty-Six wins top accolade at national Eat Game Awards

  11-10-2018 17:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Bistro Forty-Six was one of the big winners on the night at the Eat Game Awards held in London this week
  
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• Our favourite Indian restaurants in and around Newcastle to visit for National Curry Week

  11-10-2018 17:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It's National Curry Week this week and to give you food for thought we've rounded up some of the ones we've reviewed
  
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• How to get £86 Apple-compatible earbuds for less than £20

  11-10-2018 17:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The promotion is part of the Black Friday preview deals at Wowcher
  
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• Viral Facebook video captures Newcastle school pupils' enthusiasm for life perfectly

  11-10-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Support assistant Sarah McGuinness made the video with special educational needs pupils and it has already racked up thousands of views on Facebook
  
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• Overnight urgent care to return to Northumberland hospital after closure due to 'staffing pressures'

  11-10-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Hexham General Hospital's urgent care centre was closed between 10pm and 8pm for a "trial period" of four weeks in July
  
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• Metro disruption: What went wrong, is it fixed and why does this keep happening?

  11-10-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  After a day of disruption on the Metro system, we put a series of questions to Nexus about what went wrong on Thursday and whether the new trains will make this sort of thing less likely
  
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• How Newcastle fans can vote on The Magpie Group's 11 protest methods against Mike Ashley

  11-10-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United supporters' collective The Magpie Group has shortlisted 11 proposals for future protests against Mike Ashley's running of the club, which fans can have a say on
  
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• Helena the one-eyed seal pup is recovering after being found with fishing hooks embedded into her skin

  11-10-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Seal pup Helena will soon be released back into the wild after surgery to remove one of her injured eyes
  
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• North East tourism businesses to benefit from 300-mile 'Explorers' Road'

  11-10-2018 16:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Businesses near the A1 can apply to receive £3,300 worth of support to market themselves to foreign tourists
  
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• Sunderland due £3.5m if Didier Ndong finds new club, according to reports in Gabon

  11-10-2018 16:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Black Cats paid a club record £13.6m for midfielder Didier Ndong, but his behaviour since has seriously damaged his market value
  
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• Channing Tatum and Jessie J are 'dating' after his split from wife Jenna Dewan

  11-10-2018 16:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Magic Mike star Channing Tatum is said to have moved on from wife of nine years Jenna Dewan with a popstar
  
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• Murder suspect Paul Johnson appears at Newcastle Crown Court accused of murdering Steve Coulson

  11-10-2018 16:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Steve Coulson was found dead at his home in Stakeford and PaulJohnson, of Guide Post, is accused of killing him
  
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• Jermain Defoe: I had to make a difference for Sunderland's passionate supporters

  11-10-2018 15:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jermain Defoe says he knew he had to make a difference at the Stadium of Light because football meant so much to Black Cats fans
  
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• Get a first look at Fenwick Newcastle's Christmas department as it opens its doors

  11-10-2018 15:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Christmas has arrived at Fenwick Newcastle and there is festive cheer aplenty in store
  
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• Brexit latest: This is what to expect as Theresa May gets closer to agreeing a deal with the EU

  11-10-2018 15:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  There will be dramatic developments in the Brexit negotiations between the EU and the UK
  
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• Former Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill takes a dig at Newcastle legend Alan Shearer's managerial record

  11-10-2018 14:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Shearer criticised the defending of Irish defender Cyrus Christie and Martin O'Neill has leaped to his defence
  
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• Storm Callum to hit UK: Hour-by-hour weather forecast for Friday as North East prepares for day of downpours

  11-10-2018 14:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The North East is expected to escape the worst of the storm but it will still be grey, wet and windy in the region, according to Met Office weather forecasters
  
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• Newcastle legend Alan Shearer to lead chorus of Blaydon Races on Saturday in support of Lewis Ritson

  11-10-2018 14:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Alan Shearer will be ringside on Saturday night at Newcastle's Metro Radio Arena to cheer on Geordie boxing sensation Lewis Ritson
  
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• Watch 'daft' barefoot tourist scale Tyne Bridge to get a better view of the river

  11-10-2018 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Amateur photographer Dylan Dunne, from Bristol, caused chaos as he climbed up iconic structure while on a trip to Newcastle with pals
  
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• Varsity axed: War of words between Newcastle's universities over cancellation of popular student sporting contest

  11-10-2018 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Stan Calvert Memorial Cup, a sporting contest between Newcastle University and Northumbria University, has been cancelled for 2019
  
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• Special report: The big decision facing Newcastle United chiefs on their club Academy

  11-10-2018 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Mike Ashley was open to finding young Geordie talent at one stage but now the club are looking at cutting costs in their youth system
  
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• Newcastle were 'willing to break transfer record', so is this why Alassane Plea rejected United?

  11-10-2018 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  At last month's Fans Forum, the Newcastle United hierarchy claimed they had been willing to break the Magpies' transfer record during the summer - and Alassane Plea was a target
  
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• Driver who killed four members of the same family back in court for MORE motoring offences

  11-10-2018 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Scott Easton was jailed in 2007 for death by dangerous driving but found himself on the wrong side of the law again
  
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• Paul Gascoigne and Doug Ellis - the fantastic tale of Geordie's star surprise encounter with Villa man

  11-10-2018 13:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Former Newcastle United and England star recalled the time he met Doug Ellis after the 1990 World Cup - and it's a classic
  
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• Watch Darren Farley's brilliant Rafa Benitez impression after Manchester United defeat

  11-10-2018 13:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Darren Farley's latest Benitez impression comes after defeat to 'relegation rivals' Manchester United
  
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• Tesco selling Terry's Chocolate Oranges for a bargain price - chocolate fans rejoice!

  11-10-2018 13:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  If you're partial to a Terry's Chocolate Orange, a famous supermarket has a tasty deal for you
  
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• Hexham hospital's urgent care unit reopens overnight

  11-10-2018 13:41 via bbc.co.uk
  The service has been shut since July due to "short-term staffing pressures".
  
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• Breakthrough cancer test developed in Newcastle gets financial backing

  11-10-2018 13:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle University spin-out AMLo has developed a new test that can identify high and low risk melanoma tumours
  
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• WH Smith to close stores as crisis on the High Street continues

  11-10-2018 13:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Bookseller and newsagent is to close six High Street stores and end its forays into some new markets
  
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• Home Bargains is selling a SLIME advent calendar and it's set to be a Christmas must-have

  11-10-2018 13:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A kid's dream but probably a parent's nightmare, Home Bargains is selling a slime advent calendar for Christmas
  
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• Nile Ranger reflects on his Newcastle career in wide-ranging interview with the 'True Geordie'

  11-10-2018 13:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ranger's Newcastle career isn't looked back upon with fondness and at 27, he is on the search for a new club following his release from prison
  
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• Three released and another arrested in connection with firearms investigation in Newcastle

  11-10-2018 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police searched three homes in Cowgate and Newbiggin Hall on Wednesday and arrested two men and a woman
  
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• Asda is selling GHOST crumpets and shoppers are going mad for them!

  11-10-2018 12:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Halloween is getting closer and if you're hosting a party, Asda's crumpets could be an essential spooky snack
  
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• Sunderland will receive Didier Ndong fee after 'amicable' severance agreement

  11-10-2018 12:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  The Black Cats have agreed to a deal to release Didier Ndong which will include a compensation payment if he joins another club in January
  
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• Rafa Benitez is 'hoping and praying' this happens at Newcastle United, believes Kevin Keegan

  11-10-2018 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United manager Rafa Benitez is well into the final year of his Magpies contract, and has postponed talks on a new deal until after the January transfer window
  
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• Newcastle city centre's 'incredible' sandwich shop Kracklin is put up for sale - and could be yours

  11-10-2018 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The business on Market Street in Newcastle city centre has gone on the market three years after first opening
  
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