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• Rafael Benitez: Newcastle manager tells his players 'don't panic, don't panic'

  21-12-2018 23:32 via bbc.co.uk
  Rafael Benitez emulates one of his favourite sitcom characters Corporal Jones and urges Newcastle fans "don't panic" this season.
  
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• Sitcom fan Rafa Benitez won't panic if he has to go all Del Boy in Newcastle United's transfer window

  21-12-2018 23:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Rafael Benitez has admitted he is a big fan of British sitcoms, but the Magpies manager's thoughts rarely stray far from football
  
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• Ki Sung-yeung's South Korea call-up leaves Newcastle United with creative hole

  21-12-2018 23:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  The Magpies have been unable to persuade South Korea to let them have Ki Sung-yeung over the Festive period, and Jonjo Shelvey is not yet fit after a thigh problem
  
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• Public engagement on future of Rothbury Hospital will start in the new year

  21-12-2018 22:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Campaigners are fighting ward closures at Rothbury Hospital in Northumberland
  
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• Plans for 15 new self-build homes in Alnwick are turned down

  21-12-2018 22:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Those on the committee at Northumberland County Council ignored the advice of planners to reject the proposals
  
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• New house in Craster refused for the second time over road-safety fears

  21-12-2018 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The proposal was for a single-storey property in the Northumberland village of Craster
  
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• Latest TV dates are another kick for Newcastle United's loyal support - and it's not on

  21-12-2018 21:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United's away date at Wolves is yet another to have been moved to a Monday night for TV
  
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• See how a council worker saved Christmas for this Tynemouth nursery

  21-12-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Staff at Tynemouth Nursery were left in a panic after their nativity costumes were accidentally thrown out with the rubbish
  
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• New Newcastle college praised for not repeating Discovery School's 'catastrophic' failings

  21-12-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The North East Futures University Technical College opened in Stephenson Quarter in September
  
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• Federico Fernandez is fit to face Fulham - but Newcastle are dealt another defensive injury blow

  21-12-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Bottom-of-the-table Fulham visit St James' Park on Saturday to take on Newcastle United in a Premier League relegation clash
  
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• 25 years after brutal delivery driver murder, daughter who never knew her dad begs for answers

  21-12-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Paul Logan was lured to a remote location with a fake food order, and found dead on Christmas Eve in 1993
  
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• Newcastle vs Fulham team selection - Atsu to keep his place? Fernandez to replace Lascelles?

  21-12-2018 18:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Newcastle United welcome Fulham to St James' Park this weekend - pick your starting 11
  
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• Listen to the amazing 999 call made by six-year-old girl which helped save her dad's life

  21-12-2018 18:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sophia Robson sprang into action when her dad Alan had an epileptic seizure whilst helping her get ready for a dance competition
  
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• South Tyneside health shake-up challenge dismissed

  21-12-2018 18:37 via bbc.co.uk
  Campaigners claims that the consultation process was flawed are dismissed.
  
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• Metrocentre's free pantomime Peter Pan will star Metrognomes in post-Christmas treat

  21-12-2018 18:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Here's when you can see free performances of the festive favourite when Metrognomes join the panto cast at intu Metrocentre in Gateshead
  
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• Heartbroken health campaigners express disappointment after losing legal battle over hospital changes

  21-12-2018 18:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Save South Tyneside Hospital campaign raised thousands of pounds to mount a legal challenge to proposed cuts at the hospital
  
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• Newcastle will need 3700 extra school places by 2030

  21-12-2018 17:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The city is facing a shortage of school places unless new provision can be secured
  
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• £35m Newcastle building to be named after anti-slavery campaigner Frederick Douglass

  21-12-2018 17:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Mr Douglass, who became famous in the fight against slavery, was supported by campaigners living close to the building
  
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• When does winter end, how is the date set and other questions answered

  21-12-2018 17:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  As December 21 marks the shortest day, find out why the season's "turn" is officially far later than you might think and why weather forecasters might not agree
  
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• How hundreds of people got the chance to star in a music video

  21-12-2018 17:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dancers young and old joined forces to mark reopening of a Tyneside ballroom, then returned to see themselves starring in a music video
  
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• The Northumbria University lecturer helping refugees

  21-12-2018 17:05 via bbc.co.uk
  Rola Naebs has helped people settle in Newcastle since 2012 .
  
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• Ki Sung-yueng's Asian Cup departure date revealed - and when Jonjo Shelvey will return from injury

  21-12-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  South Korea have demanded that Newcastle United midfielder Ki Sung-yueng attend their pre-Asian Cup training camp later this month
  
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• 'It will save lives' - Tragic Charlie Pope's dad praises water safety review prompted by teen's death

  21-12-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  University of Manchester student Charlie, from Ponteland, was found dead in Manchester's Rochdale Canal following a night out
  
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• Dedicated Newcastle United fans will travel the furthest over Christmas covering 880 miles

  21-12-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  According to research, away fans will spend 14 hours and travel 880 miles by car for their fixtures at Liverpool and Watford over the holiday period
  
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• BBC's Countryfile to feature Northumberland during Christmas special

  21-12-2018 16:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  In the episode, to be aired on Sunday evening, presenter Matt Baker and his team will explore the small village of Elsdon and visit a pub decked out for Christmas
  
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• Portsmouth vs Sunderland team selector - what changes would you make for Fratton Park clash?

  21-12-2018 16:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Sunderland have had some positive injury news ahead of their big League One clash with leaders Portsmouth
  
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• Is this the world's happiest postman?

  21-12-2018 16:13 via bbc.co.uk
  Scott Richards has been delivering the mail in Northumberland for 15 years.
  
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• Steve Bruce discusses his time in charge of Sunderland and the influence of Niall Quinn

  21-12-2018 15:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  In a Premier League World special looking back on his career, Bruce briefly discusses his tenure at the Stadium of Light
  
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• Venerable Canon Sarah Clark unveiled as the next Bishop of Jarrow

  21-12-2018 15:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  How former civil servant from a family of miners in Wales hopes to have affinity for the people and places of South Tyneside
  
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• Why Rafa Benitez 'doesn't care' if Aleksandar Mitrovic scores - as long as Newcastle United win

  21-12-2018 15:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  The Magpies boss gave his verdict on the Serbian's time on Tyneside, and his success at Fulham
  
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• Man jailed after flogging hundreds of stolen Airfix models to Jarrow pawnbrokers

  21-12-2018 15:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Daniel Robertson was jailed after admitting handling the stolen goods, which had been taken from an 82-year-old woman's home
  
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• Metrocentre launchpad for independent firms hits £1m milestone

  21-12-2018 15:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Handpicked has created more than 30 jobs and generated more than £1m in sales since it was launched in 2014
  
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• Did you see him? Heavyweight boxer Tyson Fury spotted in Newcastle

  21-12-2018 14:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  During his visit to the city on Thursday, the 'Gypsy King' went to a restaurant on High Bridge and made a donation to a homeless person
  
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• Newcastle welcomed lots of new restaurants in 2018 - how many of this pick of 14 have you tried?

  21-12-2018 14:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The city centre dining scene has enjoyed a real boost in 2018 and here we look back at newcomer restaurants which helped mark out a great year for foodies
  
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• 'Black Eye Friday' or 'Mad Friday': Is it time for the nickname to change?

  21-12-2018 14:48 via bbc.co.uk
  Campaigners say the nickname for the last Friday before Christmas glorifies violence.
  
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• New allegations filed against Nissan former chairman Carlos Ghosn

  21-12-2018 14:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Carlos Ghosn was arrested on November 19 amid allegations of under-reporting his income
  
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• Investigation hears the tragic final hours of 'Mr Newcastle' Paul Burns

  21-12-2018 14:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  An evening out with friends ended in tragedy when the 37-year-old collapsed on Clayton Street West in Newcastle
  
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• Automotive industry warns of "catastrophe" if no-deal Brexit happens

  21-12-2018 14:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Major North East employer issues warning as car production falls almost a fifth
  
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• Suspected drink driver hit lamp post before overturning on Peterlee A19 slip road

  21-12-2018 14:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A driver has been arrested after flying into a lamp post and landing on the car roof on the A19 slip road
  
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• The huge haul of suspected illegal cigarettes seized from Newcastle pubs

  21-12-2018 14:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle City Council Trading Standards team seized more than 200 cigarettes and 2.6kg of hand rolling tobacco (HRT) following a swoop on two Newcastle pubs
  
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• Review of Beauty and the Beast at The Customs House in South Shields

  21-12-2018 13:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  See what the reviewer thought of this year's festive offering from the team behind ‘the little panto with the big heart’
  
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• Adorable! Kitten rescued after crawling into police car's exhaust to keep warm

  21-12-2018 13:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Little Percy was found by officers trying to keep warm and was taken to safety
  
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• Rafa Benitez press conference RECAP: Newcastle United manager on Fulham, injuries and transfers

  21-12-2018 13:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United take on Fulham in tomorrow's Premier League clash - here's everything Rafa Benitez has to say
  
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• Rafa Benitez press conference LIVE: Newcastle United manager on Fulham, injuries and transfers

  21-12-2018 13:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United take on Fulham in tomorrow's Premier League clash - here's everything Rafa Benitez has to say
  
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• Portsmouth boss Kenny Jackett says his players don't need any extra motivation ahead of Sunderland clash

  21-12-2018 13:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sunderland travel to Fratton Park for a grudge clash at the top of League One on Saturday afternoon
  
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• Volunteers hand out presents to homeless on Newcastle streets

  21-12-2018 13:20 via bbc.co.uk
  "For some people, that's the only Christmas present they're going to have."
  
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• Christmas opening times at Tesco, Sainsbury's and Asda - when you can shop over the festive season

  21-12-2018 13:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Here are the festive opening hours including Christmas Eve, Boxing Day and New Year at these three main supermarkets
  
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• Rafa Benitez's delivers important message to Ayoze Perez ahead of home clash

  21-12-2018 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  The former Tenerife star has scored just two goals this season but has been told not to let it cloud his mind
  
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• Black Eye Friday 2018 LIVE: Updates as revellers hit Newcastle and Durham before Christmas

  21-12-2018 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Pubs, bars and clubs are set to be packed out in Newcastle as city centre workers transform into festive revellers and celebrate Christmas
  
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• You can get a holiday for £99 but you won't know where until you board the plane

  21-12-2018 12:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Could you book to go on holiday and have no idea what you are going to get?
  
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