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• Plans for £2m upgrade to Newcastle's parks approved - and these will be the first ones to benefit

  15-10-2018 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  City Council bosses revealed that they want to upgrade every one of Newcastle's 160 outdoor play spaces over the next three years
  
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• Durham University student Matthew Hedges charged with 'spying for a foreign state' in UAE

  15-10-2018 21:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The PhD student was reportedly arrested at Dubai airport in May and has been held in solitary confinement
  
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• Ant McPartlin set to finalise divorce to estranged wife Lisa at London court

  15-10-2018 20:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ant McPartlin and wife Lisa's divorce is listed to be heard by a judge at the Central Family Court in London on Tuesday
  
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• Mercedes-driving Northumbria University student tells court he is not guilty of rape, sex assaults, perjury and perverting justice

  15-10-2018 19:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Omar Sharif, of Sunderland, is accused of sex and drugs charges and faces allegations he told lies to a previous jury about being at the scene when his uncle Tipu Sultan was murdered in South Shields
  
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• Kenedy opens up on his 'good relationship' with Rafa Benitez - and Newcastle United fans

  15-10-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Newcastle United manager Rafa Benitez played a crucial role in convincing Kenedy to re-sign for the Magpies on loan from Chelsea
  
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• Heartbreak as Newcastle United fan Callum Hall, 11, dies in his parents arms

  15-10-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Callum Hall, of North Kenton, Newcastle, died in his parents arms after suffering two types of leukaemia, but during his illness he became friends with caring Newcastle United footballer Paul Dummett
  
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• Dad shows off amazing weight loss transformation - and says other men can do the same

  15-10-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Carl Martin says losing weight changed his life, and he's become a Slimming World consultant in the hope of helping others
  
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• Strictly's Vick Hope quicksteps home to Newcastle with dance partner Graziano Di Prima

  15-10-2018 18:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle raised radio DJ Vick Hope will be rehearsing for Strictly during her time at home
  
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• Benitez's transfer budget; Brighton selection and Ashley's future - NUFC Q&A with Mick Quinn

  15-10-2018 18:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  ChroniceLive columnist, and former Newcastle United No 9, Mick Quinn answers your questions on all things black-and-white
  
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• Marks & Spencer is selling chocolate pine cones for Christmas with edible gold glitter

  15-10-2018 18:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Marks & Spencer always go out for Christmas and they've upped the ante again this year with their festive food offerings
  
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• James Addyman lost his arm to stop the spread of cancer

  15-10-2018 18:01 via bbc.co.uk
  The 22-year-old went over the side of a hotel to raise money for a cancer charity.
  
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• Kevin Phillips, Niall Quinn, Jordan Pickford and more - Sunderland's ultimate 25-man Premier League squad

  15-10-2018 17:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Who would make your fantasy Sunderland AFC squad from the Premier League era?
  
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• Psycho Path announce extra dates after there's huge demand for tickets

  15-10-2018 17:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Psycho Path is now open and there have been plenty of takers for the new terrifying Halloween event
  
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• Watch the moment BBC film crew claims they were locked inside funeral parlour by its angry owner

  15-10-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Grant Shields had agreed to be interviewed by the BBC about a string of complaints against his firm K & T Shields Funeral Directors in Blyth, Northumberland
  
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• Treasury invites proposals for 'freeport' to create 25,000 North East jobs

  15-10-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A  freeport could create 17,500 jobs linked to Teesport and 8,500 at the Port of Tyne
  
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• Surgery forced teen to abandon her dancing dreams but now she's fighting for a UK beauty queen crown

  15-10-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Laura Franklin refuses to be held back by a serious malformation which leaves her brain pushing down into her spinal chord
  
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• Sexual harassment and bullying in the House of Commons revealed in shocking dossier

  15-10-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Inquiry finds 'bullying, harassment and sexual harassment have been able to thrive' inside Parliament
  
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• 'Playing with lives' - Fury as MORE lifebelts are stolen along the River Tyne

  15-10-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle City Council say it is the taxpayers who will have to folk out to replace the lifebelts
  
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• Can Rafa Benitez's NUFC future be resolved? Inside the sometimes fraught negotiations that will prove critical

  15-10-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United are a club always thinking about the future when the present is what really matters
  
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• Accessories firm Claire's considering store closures, putting hundreds of jobs at risk

  15-10-2018 16:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The US firm - which has stores around the North East - is believed to be considering a form of administration
  
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• Is Dunston UTS vs Gateshead on TV, what time is kick-off and who is in the teams?

  15-10-2018 16:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dunston take on Gateshead in an historic FA Cup fourth qualifying round clash at the UTS Stadium - here is how you can follow it live
  
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• Tommee Timmee cheers success after breaking into China - and moving to new headquarters

  15-10-2018 16:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Mayborn Group recently moved into new offices with an indoor park, trees and an American diner themed meeting room
  
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• Watch Backstreet Boys perform a classic on Strictly as fans wait for UK tour dates

  15-10-2018 15:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Backstreet Boys were the special guests on Strictly Come Dancing on Sunday and performed a medley of hits
  
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• Luxury aparthotel with glass lift and rooftop bar planned for landmark Newcastle building

  15-10-2018 15:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Malhotra Group wants to create three upmarket bars within the building on the corner of Newcastle's Pilgrim Street
  
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• Is Shrewsbury vs Sunderland on TV, what time is kick-off and who is in the teams?

  15-10-2018 14:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Black Cats take on the Shrews at New Meadow looking to continue their winning momentum in the League One promotion chase
  
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• How many episodes of Butterfly are there? New drama starts on ITV

  15-10-2018 14:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  This year has been a stellar one for buzzed about dramas and ITV has a new one in the shape of Butterfly
  
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• Sanderson Young sale criticised by potential buyers after firm bought by founder's wife

  15-10-2018 14:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Estate agents claim they were not given enough information to acquire Sanderson Young out of administration
  
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• Watch Olly Murs change the words to his new single Moves in honour of Newcastle

  15-10-2018 14:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Olly Murs has been in Newcastle and changed the words to his new single Moves in the city's honour
  
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• Vera is back on the case in Whitley Bay and it looks like there's been a grim discovery on the beach

  15-10-2018 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The popular ITV show was spotted filming once again in the North East over the weekend
  
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• 'It's an honour to play for Newcastle United': Kenedy reveals why he re-signed for the Magpies

  15-10-2018 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Newcastle United re-signed Brazilian winger Kenedy from Chelsea during the summer on a season-long loan deal
  
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• The Diamond in Ponteland set for makeover as Barluga owners become new managers

  15-10-2018 13:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Vaulkhard Leisure runs a string of bars, restaurants and cafes including Barluga, Beamlim House and Blake's coffee shop
  
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• Date set to dissolve troubled Northumberland development company Arch amid 'failure' claims

  15-10-2018 13:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumberland County Council's development firm Arch is set to be replaced with a new company, Advance Northumberland
  
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• How to apply for Blind Date as Channel 5 show looks for Geordies for new series

  15-10-2018 13:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Blind Date will soon film its new series for Channel 5 and Paul O'Grady will play Cupid for a new batch of singles
  
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• 'I'll have to be on my A game to keep a clean sheet' - Jordan Pickford's England challenge

  15-10-2018 13:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  England take on Spain in Seville tonight, with former Sunderland goalkeeper Jordan Pickford braced for a tough test
  
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• Fog and frost: This week's North East weather forecast as we say goodbye to the warm temperatures

  15-10-2018 12:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Met Office predict a fairly dry and bright week after possible showers on Monday afternoon
  
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• Royal Mail starts recruiting for Christmas jobs - what you need to know

  15-10-2018 12:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The company has 428 temporary positions available at its Gateshead sorting office and is recruiting 23,000 seasonal members of staff across the UK over the Christmas period
  
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• Toulon 25-26 Newcastle Falcons report - fantastic Heineken Cup victory in France

  15-10-2018 12:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dean Richards' side launched their Heineken Champions Cup campaign with a stunning 26-25 win over Toulon
  
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• Newcastle Falcons' Dean Richards reveals his pride over Heineken Cup heroes

  15-10-2018 12:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle Falcons recorded a fantastic 26-25 win over Toulon in the Heineken Champions Cup in France
  
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• Are you brave enough to enter Brocksbushes Creatures of the Corn maze? Watch the teaser video

  15-10-2018 12:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Brocksbushes' is famous for going all out for Halloween and they've done it again with Creatures of the Corn
  
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• Heartbroken family pays tribute to 25-year-old dad Christopher Harm who was stabbed to death in the Midlands

  15-10-2018 12:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  West Midlands Police has launched a murder investigation after 25-year-old Christopher Harm, from Sunniside, was killed
  
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• CYBG will 'increase opportunities' for Newcastle staff with Virgin Money takeover

  15-10-2018 12:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Takeover will lead to 1,500 job losses but chief executive says he wants to grow business and is committed to Gosforth base
  
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• Teen smashed into tree months after passing his test while driving pals along 'notorious' country road

  15-10-2018 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Bowen Lloyd Burnell Whitcomb passed his driving test just months before late night crash near Hexham, which left passenger with broken leg
  
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• Is a 'hairdressing' firm about to save the Westgate Road bowling alley?

  15-10-2018 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Plan lodged with Newcastle City Council to transfer the venue's licence to an East Boldon firm
  
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• Benjamin Kimpioka is hungry for more first-team chances at Sunderland after his impressive full debut

  15-10-2018 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Kimpioka is currently with Sweden's under-18s and has given an in-depth interview about his first-team prospects at the Stadium of Light
  
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• Promising Newcastle United winger Victor Fernandez reveals he is close to returning from injury

  15-10-2018 11:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Victor Fernandez impressed Newcastle United manager Rafa Benitez during two pre-season campaigns and in a friendly out in Spain back in March
  
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• 'Don't give children decongestants when they have a cold' Warning issued to parents

  15-10-2018 11:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A new review has sparked advice that children should not be given decongestants when they have a cold
  
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• Pregnancy joy for Harry and Meghan as royal family announces first baby expected "in the Spring"

  15-10-2018 10:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A new Royal Baby is on the way, after Kensington Palace announced the Duchess of Sussex was expecting her first child
  
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• Meghan Markle pregnant: Duchess of Sussex and Harry announce pregnancy news with new royal family baby expected "in the Spring"

  15-10-2018 10:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A new Royal Baby is on the way, after Kensington Palace announced the Duchess of Sussex was expecting her first child
  
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• Business Breakfast RECAP: Superdry issues profit warning amid warm autumn weather

  15-10-2018 09:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Journal Business team's Live blog bringing you the morning's most important business and financial news
  
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• Business Breakfast LIVE: Superdry issues profit warning amid warm autumn weather

  15-10-2018 09:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Journal Business team's Live blog bringing you the morning's most important business and financial news
  
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