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• Newcastle United's directionless performance against Fulham mirrors off the pitch issues - and something has got to change

  24-12-2018 21:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Newcastle United drew 0-0 against Fulham at St James' Park in a lethargic performance in the last home game of 2018
  
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• What's on Rafa Benitez's Christmas transfer wishlist ahead of Newcastle's January transfer window

  24-12-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United manager Rafa Benitez wants to see significant attacking reinforcements arrive on Tyneside during the January window
  
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• What a star! This teen saved up his pocket money for a year to buy Christmas presents for a care home

  24-12-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Residents at Scarborough Court in Cramlington were surprised and delighted when thirteen-year-old Carlton Ashman presented them with gift bags at their Christmas party
  
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• Home for Christmas - dad paralysed in freak stag do accident returns home

  24-12-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Keith Dungait, from Morpeth, had to fight for his life after diving into a swimming pool and hitting his head on the bottom shortly arriving on the Spanish island of Majorca on July 5
  
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• Jack Ross' gesture to travelling Sunderland fans indicative of how a club has been revitalised

  24-12-2018 18:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  As a decent human being, Jack Ross thought nothing of it, but his unscheduled chat to Black Cats fans was symbolic of a wider transformation
  
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• Will Ki and Muto's Asian Cup involvement affect Newcastle's January transfer plans? Benitez explains

  24-12-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United manager Rafa Benitez will be without Yoshinori Muto and Ki Sung-yueng for the majority of January as they feature at the Asian Cup
  
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• Heartbroken family pay tribute to 'amazing' man who died after being struck by car

  24-12-2018 16:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Matthew Carty – also known as Matty – died after being hit by a vehicle on the A1052
  
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• Solved! How the Angel of the North ended up wearing a Santa hat

  24-12-2018 16:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A group of people managed to get a Christmas hat on top of the Angel of the North overnight - and these pictures show exactly how they managed to do it
  
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• Who is Lad Baby? Meet the man behind Christmas number 1 We Built This City on sausage rolls

  24-12-2018 15:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  LadBaby's We Built This City got the Christmas number 1 spot ahead of Ava Max's Sweet But Psycho
  
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• 'Total bull' - Stewart Donald rejects latest story about Sunderland's highly-rated striker Josh Maja

  24-12-2018 15:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Chairman Stewart Donald says reports that the Black Cats are offering Josh Maja to Premier League clubs for £1.5m are not true
  
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• Here's what is going on with the Newcastle United players' tunnel at St James' Park

  24-12-2018 15:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Eddie Rutherford has spoken to Chronicle Live about Newcastle United
  
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• Jack Ross gives an update on Josh Maja and Lynden Gooch's contract negotiations

  24-12-2018 15:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sunderland are close to agreeing a new deal with Lynden Gooch, and Jack Ross is hopeful Josh Maja will also commit his future to the club
  
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• BDO World Darts Championship 2019 TV Details: What channel is it on? Who is the favourite?

  24-12-2018 14:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 42nd edition of the BDO World Darts Championship gets under way on Saturday as Glen Durrant looks for a second World title
  
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• Angel of the North dons Santa hat

  24-12-2018 14:18 via bbc.co.uk
  The red hat is thought to have been placed on the 65ft (20m) Gateshead sculpture overnight.
  
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• Aldi and Lidl Boxing Day opening times - when stores are open between Christmas and New Year?

  24-12-2018 14:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Supermarkets are going to get very busy, here are Aldi and Lidl's Christmas opening times
  
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• Aldi and Lidl Boxing Day opening times - when are stores open between Christmas and New Year?

  24-12-2018 14:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Supermarkets are going to get very busy, here are Aldi and Lidl's Christmas opening times
  
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• Rafa Benitez names three Newcastle squad players who could feature during 'unfair' festive schedule

  24-12-2018 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Newcastle United travel to Liverpool on Boxing Day before visiting Watford on Saturday as the Magpies navigate three games in seven days
  
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• Morrisons Boxing Day opening times - when are stores open between Christmas and New Year?

  24-12-2018 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Morrisons is going to be busy over the festive period, here are the opening times for Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year
  
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• Lifelong Newcastle United fans publish children's book of Toon legends

  24-12-2018 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Brothers Rory and Matt Cook and illustrator Sean McLeod have teamed up to release "ABC with NUFC" in time for Christmas
  
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• Currys PC World Boxing Day opening times - when are stores open for the sales?

  24-12-2018 13:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Currys PC World and Argos Christmas opening hours including times for Boxing Day sale
  
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• Marks & Spencer Boxing Day opening times - when are stores open for sales?

  24-12-2018 13:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Marks & Spencer will be very busy in the run up to Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year here are the opening times
  
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• How old is The Queen? Her Majesty addresses the nation in her Christmas Speech

  24-12-2018 13:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  HRH Queen Elizabeth II will deliver her Christmas Speech to the nation on Christmas Day
  
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• Metrocentre Boxing Day and New Year opening times including extended hours for late night shopping

  24-12-2018 13:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  intu Metrocentre is set to be very busy after Christmas as people look for a bargain in the Boxing Day sales
  
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• Liverpool v Newcastle United

  24-12-2018 13:06 via bbc.co.uk
  Preview followed by live coverage of Wednesday's Premier League game between Liverpool and Newcastle United.
  
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• Eldon Square Boxing Day and New Year opening hours including late night shopping

  24-12-2018 13:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  intu Eldon Square in Newcastle is sure to be very busy as people hit the Boxing Day sales
  
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• Sunderland expect early January transfer breakthrough, reveals Jack Ross

  24-12-2018 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Jack Ross hopes to have his first January signing in place soon after the transfer window opens on New Year's Day
  
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• Take a tour of Fenwick Newcastle's magical Santa on the Rooftop experience

  24-12-2018 12:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Santa on the Rooftop has been a huge hit for Fenwick with plenty of families enjoying some Christmas magic
  
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• Jurgen Klopp gives his view on Newcastle United's outlook in transfer market

  24-12-2018 12:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The former Dortmund boss believes Rafa Benitez will use his experience after the transfer window is close
  
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• Thousands lose jobs in crisis year for the UK high street, new figures reveal

  24-12-2018 12:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Experts warn Government has not done enough to help save the retail sector
  
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• Man in hospital with serious injuries after attack outside pub in County Durham

  24-12-2018 12:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 28-year-old man was taken to hospital following the attack outside Cottles pub in Willington, County Durham
  
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• Motorists warned of hazardous driving conditions as Met Office issues yellow warning for fog

  24-12-2018 12:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for fog and freezing fog in the North East from Monday afternoon, which will last through to 11am on Christmas Day
  
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• What time is Coronation Street on on Christmas Day? ITV soap set for festive drama

  24-12-2018 12:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  There's a mix of love, laughter and serious drama on Coronation Street this Christmas
  
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• Christmas Eve shopping LIVE: Updates as retailers expect thousands of last minute shoppers

  24-12-2018 12:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Thousands of shoppers are expected to descend on the high streets to buy last minute gifts
  
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• What's the weather forecast for the North East over Christmas?

  24-12-2018 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Here's the Met Office forecast for Newcastle, County Durham and Northumberland for Christmas Day and Boxing Day
  
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• Violent bouncer jailed after headbutting innocent teen in Newcastle nightclub

  24-12-2018 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Doorman Daniel Ovenden, of Benwell, was already awaiting sentence for assaulting a customer at Tiger Tiger when he lost control and butted a 17-year-old at Illegitimate
  
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• Friends of crash victim Daniel Wright raise thousands of pounds to bring his body home

  24-12-2018 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Daniel Wright, 31, moved to Australia after landing his dream job as a scuba diver on the Great Barrier Reef but was tragically killed in a car crash just weeks later
  
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• What time is Eastenders on on Christmas Day? Festive drama aplenty in Albert Square

  24-12-2018 11:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The residents of Albert Square are set for a bucket load of drama in Eastenders on Christmas Day
  
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• Sunderland dealt fresh Glenn Loovens blow following Saturday's red card

  24-12-2018 11:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jack Ross has confirmed Loovens will be out for longer than expected and as a result, Sunderland will not appeal his red card
  
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• Young girl remains in 'serious condition' after three-vehicle crash in Seaham

  24-12-2018 11:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Durham Constabulary were called to the collision on The Avenue in Seaham at about 8.45pm on Saturday night.
  
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• Josh Maja a doubt ahead of Sunderland's Boxing Day clash with Bradford City

  24-12-2018 11:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Charlie Wyke returns to the squad but Josh Maja is doubtful, as Jack Ross gives an injury update ahead of Sunderland's Boxing Day game
  
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• The Angel of the North has got into the Christmas spirit and has a Santa hat on!

  24-12-2018 11:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The symbol of the North East now dominates the Tyneside skyline complete with a festive decoration
  
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• The explosive Rafa Benitez interview that has the whole media talking on Christmas Eve

  24-12-2018 11:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Rafa Benitez sends out a clear message to Mike Ashley as the Magpies prepare for January
  
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• Nearly half of Sunderland graffiti in recent years 'racist or offensive', figures reveal

  24-12-2018 11:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Examples in recent years include a racist message spray painted on the Jami Masjid mosque in Chester Road and similar attacks on takeaways and shops.
  
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• Eldon Square Boxing Day sales - the best bargains available in Newcastle shopping centre

  24-12-2018 11:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  intu Eldon Square will be open on Boxing Day as a whole host of stores start their post-Christmas sales
  
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• See timelapse footage of the latest addition to South Shields town centre

  24-12-2018 11:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The timelapse footage shows the construction work on South Shields new transport interchange
  
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• Next Boxing Day sale opening times - what hours are stores open on Wednesday?

  24-12-2018 10:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Next's mid-season sale is set to be very popular and if you're planning on going here are store opening times
  
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• Looking to go abroad? These are the most dangerous travel destinations for 2019

  24-12-2018 10:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Foreign and Commonwealth Office has issued advice to holidaymakers looking to travel abroad in 2019
  
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• When does the Next sale start in store and online? Retailer slashes prices for Christmas

  24-12-2018 10:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Next sale is always a big deal and the shop is slashing prices for Christmas in store and online
  
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• Rafael Benitez: Newcastle surviving in the Premier League would be 'miracle'

  24-12-2018 10:42 via bbc.co.uk
  Newcastle surviving in the Premier League for another season would be a "miracle", says manager Rafael Benitez.
  
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• What time is Strictly Christmas Special on TV? Hit BBC show returns for festive episode

  24-12-2018 10:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Strictly Come Dancing is back on TV for Christmas Day for a Christmas Special on BBC1
  
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