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• Sunderland U18 4-1 Oldham Athletic U18: Connor Slack's double helps Black Cats reach third round

  15-11-2018 22:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Two goals from Connor Slack and one apiece from Dan Neil and Ryan Leonard earned Sunderland a third round date with Everton
  
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• Grinning savages: Chilling selfie of smiling killers taken in the hours after they tortured a man to death for his bank details

  15-11-2018 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sean Histon was told he must serve at least 30 years of a life sentence behind bars while George Dixon got 17 years for manslaughter after the pair killed Ashley Cochrane in Byker at New Year
  
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• Why Lawrie McMenemy knew he was in trouble from the start at Sunderland after revealing training session

  15-11-2018 20:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Former Sunderland manager Lawrie McMenemy has opened up on his time on Wearside in a new book
  
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• Why forgotten left-back Achraf Lazaar and a host of Newcastle youngsters are training with first team

  15-11-2018 20:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Rafa Benitez invited members of Newcastle United's Under-23 side across to training this week
  
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• Theresa May fights on saying she will 'see this through' despite resignations over proposed Brexit deal

  15-11-2018 19:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Prime Minister compared herself to cricketer Geoff Boycott, saying 'he got the runs in the end'
  
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• Anne-Marie Trevelyan accused of "abandoning" constituency as she quits Government post over Brexit

  15-11-2018 19:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Conservative MP Anne-Marie Trevelyan will no longer serve in the Department for Education, returning to a backbench position
  
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• Too soon for tinsel? What YOU said when we asked if it was time to put Christmas decorations up yet

  15-11-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The tear-jerking Christmas ads are out, the shops are full of gifts: but is it to early to be decorating your home? Our readers have spoken
  
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• Sayers family tragedy: Loved ones say sad farewell to Joanne Sayers

  15-11-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Tears mixed with smiles as friends and families came together to remember 45-year-old at her funeral in Newcastle
  
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• Newcastle United loan watch: A review of how the exiled Magpies are performing

  15-11-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  After four months of the new season, we review how Newcastle United's loan contingent are faring away from Tyneside
  
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• How well do you know you where you live? Take our interactive quiz to see

  15-11-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Take the interactive quiz to see how well you know where you live
  
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• Funshack Newcastle to host Polar Express Pyjama Party for Christmas

  15-11-2018 18:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Polar Express is one of the most popular modern Christmas films and Funshack are getting in the spirit
  
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• How Newcastle have been drawn into Premier League controversy over Richard Scudamore's £5m bonus

  15-11-2018 18:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United are understood to have held reservations about paying Richard Scudamore a £5m bonus
  
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• See 20 funny Elf on the Shelf-style ideas from readers in Newcastle and the North East

  15-11-2018 17:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Take a festive journey back through some inventive and hilarious photographs to inspire your Elf on the Shelf ideas for Christmas 2018
  
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• Heartbroken Vicky Pattison may have dumped fiancé John Noble over his 'lies and betrayal'

  15-11-2018 17:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  The Geordie star's fiancé John Noble was seen grinding with another woman as he partied at the Billionaire's club in Dubai
  
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• Lee Cattermole to miss Sunderland's weekend game against Wycombe Wanderers

  15-11-2018 17:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sunderland manager Jack Ross has revealed that Lee Cattermole will miss this weekend's game at the Stadium of Light due to injury
  
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• Former racquets court in Newcastle becomes HQ for IT firm Gavurin

  15-11-2018 17:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The tech firm has kept many of the original features of the Victorian building
  
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• 150 Elf on the Shelf-style ideas to help add magic to Christmas 2018

  15-11-2018 17:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Elf on a Shelf time approaches and if last year's ideas need a dusting down then check out these imaginative suggestions to add festive sparkle this Christmas
  
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• Dramatic change in UK weather as 'shock to the system' temperatures forecast

  15-11-2018 17:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Temperatures are set to plummet as biting winds from the Arctic blow in across the North Sea during the early part of next week
  
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• Scottish recycling firm aims to create 40 jobs as it drives growth in North East

  15-11-2018 17:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Keenan Recycling takes waste and delivers it to power plants where it is used to create electricity
  
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• 'Sick' internet troll who tormented grieving families on social media 'when he was bored' is jailed

  15-11-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Paul Hind was locked up after 'desecrating' the memories of four people who died in tragic circumstances, with Durham University student Olivia Burt among his victims
  
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• Council bosses back consultation on Horden schools merger to tackle falling pupil numbers

  15-11-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Council bosses approved a formal consultation to merge Cotsford infant and Cotsford junior schools in Horden.
  
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• 55 new jobs on the way as Lidl and Aldi open new stores in Consett and Stanley

  15-11-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The supermarkets both started building their stores earlier this year and opened at 8am on Thursday
  
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• Smyths Toys Superstores to open much later in the run up to Christmas

  15-11-2018 16:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Branches of Smyths Toys are set to be very busy over the coming weeks and the chain has extended its opening hours
  
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• Grainger Market's Christmas night market to return as date is confirmed

  15-11-2018 16:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Grainger Market's Night Market was a big hit in Newcastle last year and it will be held again
  
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• Othello at Northern Stage review: heartbreaking and deeply political, this Othello is a must-see

  15-11-2018 16:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Following a critically acclaimed tour and London run, Richard Twyman’s production of Othello is visiting Newcastle
  
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• The CCTV footage which helped nail the killers of New Year Byker torture victim Ashley Cochrane

  15-11-2018 16:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police trawled through vast amounts of footage to help secure clips which would help prove the guilt of Sean Histon and George Dixon
  
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• Christmas in Newcastle - here's a top 6 festive family treats which get under way this Friday

  15-11-2018 16:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Festive family treats get under way from Friday so expect everything from a trail to track down Santa to a very unusual advent calendar which opens up Rafa's office at St James' Park
  
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• There's a £94 million prize up for grabs and it could go to a Geordie thanks to a new lottery betting site

  15-11-2018 16:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Are you feeling lucky?
  
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• Premier League to introduce VAR from next season as Newcastle and other 19 clubs vote in technology

  15-11-2018 15:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United and the other 19 Premier League clubs agree to use VAR from the start of 2019/20
  
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• John Lewis' Elton John advert mocked by Lidl and Pizza Hut in hilarious tweets

  15-11-2018 15:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Elton John themed new John Lewis advert debuted to great excitement and it hasn't taken long for other shops to respond
  
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• Why Jack Ross isn't fazed about Sunderland taking charge of the League One title race

  15-11-2018 15:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Sunderland manager Jack Ross knows his side can hit the top spot in League One this weekend, but is taking it in his stride
  
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• North East's largest 200 companies unveiled at annual Top 200 event

  15-11-2018 15:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Journal event sees Nissan named as North East's largest firm for seventh year running
  
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• Morrisons selling a Yorkshire Pudding Wrap Christmas sandwich - what's in it?

  15-11-2018 15:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Combining Christmas dinner ingredients with a Yorkshire Pudding, Morrisons Yorkshire Pudding Wrap should prove a big hit
  
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• Gateshead MP calls for meeting with Mike Ashley over House of Fraser closure

  15-11-2018 15:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Liz Twist has said she is 'deeply disappointed' over the decision to close the Metrocentre store   
  
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• Rafa delays kick-off, Chris Mort returns and Supermac's groan - moments you've missed from Newcastle's season

  15-11-2018 15:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Rafa Benitez's Newcastle United side are out of the relegation zone - but it's been a topsy-turvy season
  
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• McDonald's to launch special Maltesers Reindeer McFlurry for Christmas

  15-11-2018 14:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  McDonald's are pulling out all the stops for Christmas this year with a special Maltesers McFlurry
  
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• Simon Grayson on the surprise timing of his sacking as Sunderland manager

  15-11-2018 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  In a new book published next week, Simon Grayson has spoken about the circumstances in which he was sacked as manager of the Black Cats
  
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• Why were people queueing in Eldon Square on Thursday morning?

  15-11-2018 13:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  And there's a special all-day on offer at this latest new store - a first for the North East - which has attracted such a crowd at intu Eldon Square
  
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• Prison for man who trolled grieving families

  15-11-2018 13:52 via bbc.co.uk
  Paul Hind targeted the families of four dead people on social media.
  
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• Dashboard Confessional review: Emotional Newcastle return as emo kings rock the Riverside

  15-11-2018 13:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dashboard Confessional are back in Newcastle to rock the Riverside with new album Crooked Shadows
  
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• Byker hostel killers jailed for 'ferocious attack'

  15-11-2018 13:34 via bbc.co.uk
  Ashley Cochrane was stamped on, stabbed and had his head slammed through a wall, a court hears.
  
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• Iceland to sell MARMITE sprouts for Christmas and they go on sale very soon

  15-11-2018 13:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Just like Marmite, sprouts really divide opinion and Iceland's Marmite Sprouts are sure to do exactly the same
  
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• Newcastle to host 90s v 00s concert featuring B*Witched, Five, Blazin Squad, Fatman Scoop and more

  15-11-2018 13:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Stepbsck 90s v 00s concert at Newcastle's Metro Radio Arena has a stellar lineup of pop favourites
  
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• Archive pictures show how soon-to-shut House of Fraser store at the Metrocentre was once thriving

  15-11-2018 13:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The chain, which has been bought out by Sports Direct and Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley, is set to close down four stores, including the Gateshead branch
  
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• The famous night ex-Sunderland boss Lawrie McMenemy did a 'midnight flit' from Roker Park

  15-11-2018 12:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Lawrie McMenemy opens up on his Sunderland exit - admitting the manner of his departure was a mistake
  
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• Newcastle United takeover saga: From Amanda Staveley, to Peter Kenyon, US investors and Rafa too

  15-11-2018 12:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Mike Ashley officially placed Newcastle United up for sale on October 16, 2017, but the club remains on the market
  
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• Newcastle defender Fabian Schar suffers embarrassing defeat with Switzerland

  15-11-2018 12:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Switzerland can qualify for the UEFA Nations League with a two-goal victory over Belgium on Sunday but they made the worst possible preparation
  
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• Sunderland's FA Cup tie at Walsall overlooked as television companies make their picks

  15-11-2018 12:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  BBC and BT have made their choices for live FA Cup second-round coverage, and have preferred the non-league sides to the Black Cats' game
  
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• John Lewis Christmas advert 2018: Readers react to Sir Elton John appearing in festive ad

  15-11-2018 12:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The advert has provoked a backlash from many who say it's not very Christmassy
  
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• CCTV shows knife-wielding robber threatening petrol station worker and demanding cash

  15-11-2018 12:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police have released an image of a man who climbed on top of a counter and threatened a staff member at the Jet petrol station
  
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