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• Rafa Benitez reveals honest advice he's given to Ayoze Perez after criticism from Newcastle fans

  14-12-2018 23:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  A vocal minority of Newcastle United fans criticised Ayoze Perez in recent weeks - and the Magpies forward reacted with his celebration
  
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• Heavily pregnant woman raped by musician as she tried to protect her unborn baby

  14-12-2018 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gavin Carey, from Washington, has been jailed for nine years for raping the woman - who kept apologising to her baby bump afterwards
  
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• War of words between Lugano and Northumberland County Council leader rumbles on

  14-12-2018 21:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Lugano has launched a £10million High Court claim against Northumberland County Council
  
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• Fears staff shortage could impact children in need of mental health services

  14-12-2018 21:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Action was taken to ensure waiting times for mental health treatment for young people would fall
  
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• Powered by People: New scheme to bring more investment and jobs to County Durham

  14-12-2018 21:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Council and business leaders from County Durham have launched a new campaign, 'Powered by People', to try and attract more investment and jobs to the county
  
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• Bill Turnbull's prostate cancer battle sparks spike in demand for health services

  14-12-2018 21:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Medics say the former BBC breakfast host's high-profile diagnosis could have caused the increase in demand
  
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• Plans for new salt barn at Northumberland council depot gets green light

  14-12-2018 21:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The new, dome-shaped building will be on grassland to the north of the existing depot site
  
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• Charlie Pope died after falling into canal on night out - but was barred from getting on bus hours earlier

  14-12-2018 20:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Charlie Pope, from Ponteland in Northumberland, died in the Rochdale Canal on March 2 after he disappeared on a night out
  
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• Euromillions results: Friday's winning Lotto numbers for £76m draw and Thunderball

  14-12-2018 20:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The winning Euromillions numbers and Thunderball are below - we had live breaking updates
  
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• Engineer who posted links to ISIS propaganda on Facebook jailed for seven years

  14-12-2018 19:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A judge at Newcastle Crown Court said Abdulrhaman Alcharbati 'intended to encourage acts of terrorism' when he posted links to footage including executions and suicide bombings
  
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• Abdulrahman Alcharbati jailed for terrorism Facebook videos

  14-12-2018 19:13 via bbc.co.uk
  Police say material posted by Abdulrahman Alcharbati "encouraged others to carry out terrorist activity".
  
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• Think life is tough behind bars? The benefits of being locked up over Christmas

  14-12-2018 19:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Prisoners can enjoy a range of perks behind bars, including free gym access, earning cash and roast turkey with all the trimmings
  
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• Why Newcastle United players have decided to cancel their Christmas party in London this weekend

  14-12-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Captain Jamaal Lascelles and the Newcastle United leadership group have cancelled their planned Christmas trip to London
  
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• UN's visit to Newcastle to investigate poverty must be ‘wake-up call’ for city

  14-12-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Almost three in 10 children in the city live in low-income families, shocking figures revealed
  
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• The £795,000 Georgian-style Tynemouth home with 'unrivalled' living space

  14-12-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The five-bed house on Beach Way, near Tynemouth, has recently hit the market
  
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• Rafa Benitez speaks about the reality of Newcastle United's next two crunch games

  14-12-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  The Toon boss needs no reminder of Newcastle's awful festive fixtures and says NOW is the time to bank points
  
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• Madness announce Newcastle gig for 2019 - they're back at 'Our House' for a summer sizzler

  14-12-2018 18:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It Must Be Love: hit band Madness are heading to the region - again - and here's how to buy tickets to the outdoor gig
  
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• Top 10 things for kids to do in and around Newcastle over the Christmas holidays

  14-12-2018 18:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Check out our ideas on how to keep the kids' minds off the pressies in the build-up to Christmas Day -  and to then cope with the post-festive slump!
  
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• And now you're gonna believe us - Netflix documentary puts Sunderland rebuild in context

  14-12-2018 18:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  The stature of the 2014 League Cup finalists has led some to dismiss their achievements this season but a new TV series puts them into perspective
  
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• Why Lawrence Shankland's wish to see out season with Ayr United could suit Sunderland

  14-12-2018 17:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Highly-rated striker Lawrence Shankland does not want to leave Ayr United in January, and although the Black Cats have been linked, it may be good news for them
  
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• Drivers to be tested for alcohol and drugs this weekend in car crime crackdown

  14-12-2018 17:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It might be more tempting to have a drink during the festive season but officers will be out with breathalysers and drug testing kits
  
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• Relief as GP surgery with more than 8,000 patients is SAVED following merger

  14-12-2018 17:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The site run by the Holly Medical Group is set to be taken over by The Surgery
  
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• European Rugby Champions Cup: Newcastle Falcons v Edinburgh

  14-12-2018 17:38 via bbc.co.uk
  John Hardie, one of 11 changes to the Newcastle side, will face his former side Edinburgh in Sunday's Champions Cup fixture at Kingston Park.
  
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• Plans for Great War sculpture to commemorate fallen soldiers given go-ahead

  14-12-2018 17:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A sculpture in Washington to commemorate 100 years since the end of the Great War has been given formal planning permission by Sunderland City Council
  
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• New health clinic in Newcastle offers 100 free places to weight loss classes

  14-12-2018 17:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Shaun Hughes weighs 26 stone and is determined to lose weight to improve his health
  
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• Gateshead tech firm wins £10m NHS contract and creates 10 new jobs

  14-12-2018 17:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  ITPS will allow 670 NHS organisations to safely share information
  
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• What is freezing rain? Met Office explain why UK weather phenomenon is so dangerous

  14-12-2018 17:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Met Office often warn of freezing rain during spells of unsettled weather in the winter months
  
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• Why armed police will be in Newcastle city centre over the Christmas period

  14-12-2018 17:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The UK's terror threat level remains 'severe' and armed patrols regularly take place in busy areas around Newcastle
  
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• Durham University's £80m campus revamp in jeopardy as Interserve shares plummet

  14-12-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Two new college buildings and a 'Hub' with yoga and faith rooms are part of a major development project which could be at risk
  
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• 1,200 homes WILL be built at Newcastle's Great Park despite thousands of objections

  14-12-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  More than 8,000 people signed a Save Newcastle Wildlife petition opposing the controversial development
  
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• Why teething gels for children will no longer be sold in shops and supermarkets

  14-12-2018 16:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A study by the MHRA found that these products are not as good as non-medicinal methods of easing baby discomfort
  
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• Review of Christmas at the Cathedral as Jimmy Nail joins North East stars at annual festive charity gig

  14-12-2018 16:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  And here's how you can catch highlights of the Christmas cracker of a music and comedy gig held in aid of The Sir Bobby Robson Foundation
  
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• Plans lodged with Durham County Council to open new children's home in Newton Aycliffe

  14-12-2018 16:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  According to the application, the development is expected to create seven full-time staff jobs.
  
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• Desperate teachers turn to parents for help as 'funding crisis' means education is being 'compromised'

  14-12-2018 15:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Leaders of schools in Gateshead have written to parents to explain the dire situation they say they face
  
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• How North East's forests could grow to meet demand for home-grown timber

  14-12-2018 15:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  With the UK the second biggest importer of timber in the world, a conference will explore if Northumberland forests can drive a new economy
  
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• Rafa Benitez confirms double injury blow ahead of Newcastle's crunch Huddersfield clash

  14-12-2018 15:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United boss Rafa Benitez will be without two of his first team players for the trip to Huddersfield
  
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• Powered by People campaign launched to promote County Durham

  14-12-2018 14:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Businesses and public bodies have made films on how the county is a great place to live and work
  
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• Juan Sartori's presidential ambitions will not cause director to pull out of Sunderland investment

  14-12-2018 14:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Owner Stewart Donald has moved to reassure Black Cats supporters that Juan Sartori remains committed to the club despite his political ambitions
  
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• Early success for online health consultation work in Sunderland

  14-12-2018 14:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sunderland's Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) has recently signed up to the 'eConsult' provider which provides an online portal for patients.
  
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• People with dementia 'red flags' such as clipping kerbs shouldn't drive, warn Newcastle scientists

  14-12-2018 14:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Friends and family also need to know the signs and broach the difficult subject with dementia drivers to avoid potentially tragic accidents
  
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• Social worker who used dark web to view indecent images of children is struck off

  14-12-2018 14:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Shaun Devlin admitted viewing vile images 'on a regular basis' over three years while employed as a social worker by Durham County Council
  
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• Sunderland 'Til I Die: Netflix follows SAFC relegation

  14-12-2018 14:07 via bbc.co.uk
  The film documents the worst campaign in the Black Cats' history.
  
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• New Sunderland off-licence launches bid to sell alcohol as early as 6am

  14-12-2018 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Sunderland off-licence has applied to extend its licensing hours - including a 6am start
  
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• County Durham mum's warning to parents after hospital misdiagnosed her son

  14-12-2018 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Lyndsey Metcalf took her son, Archie, to the University of North Durham Hospital when he was unwell and claims doctors misdiagnosed him with asthma when further tests showed he had pneumonia
  
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• Tolent Living to build 148 homes in Newcastle as part of £20m contract

  14-12-2018 13:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The homes will be a mix of apartments and bungalows erected in the West End
  
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• Huddersfield Town v Newcastle United

  14-12-2018 13:39 via bbc.co.uk
  Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Premier League game between Huddersfield Town and Newcastle United.
  
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• Rafa Benitez press conference RECAP: Everything the Newcastle boss said before Huddersfield

  14-12-2018 13:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  We hear live from Newcastle United manager Rafa Benitez as he prepares his troops for Saturday's trip to fellow relegation battlers Huddersfield
  
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• Rafa Benitez press conference LIVE: Magpies boss addresses the media ahead of Huddersfield

  14-12-2018 13:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  We hear live from Newcastle United manager Rafa Benitez as he prepares his troops for Saturday's trip to fellow relegation battlers Huddersfield
  
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• Rafa Benitez wins Manager of the Month and dedicates to the award to Newcastle backroom staff

  14-12-2018 13:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Rafa Benitez wins Premier League manager of the month award after Newcastle win against Bournemouth, Burnley and Watford
  
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• Another amazing year for chartered surveyors, planners and architects at George F. White

  14-12-2018 13:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Company is celebrating a successful 12 months which included winning an award, a year in the city and their first female equity partner
  
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