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• New Year Honours for business, cancer and science experts

  28-12-2018 23:47 via bbc.co.uk
  Council leaders and business experts are also among those in the North East to be honoured.
  
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• Tynemouth MP Alan Campbell awarded knighthood in New Year's honours list

  28-12-2018 23:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Labour deputy chief whip, who has represented Tynemouth for more than 20 years, was recognised for his political service
  
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• Newcastle City Council leader Nick Forbes gets CBE in New Year Honours

  28-12-2018 23:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Labour Party member, who was brought up in the North East and represents the Westgate ward, has been honoured for his services to local government
  
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• New Year Honours: Some of the celebrities and famous faces on the list

  28-12-2018 23:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Three Lions aces, Hollywood stars - and a comedy legend - are among the big names to be honoured by The Queen
  
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• New Year Honours List celebrations for host of North East business leaders

  28-12-2018 23:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 2019 New Year Honours List has singled out a number of prominent businessmen from across the region
  
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• New Year Honours 2019 revealed - here's the North East list in full

  28-12-2018 23:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  These proud people from all walks of life have been given the highest of honours including knighthoods, OBEs,CBEs, MBEs and BEMs
  
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• Meet the NHS heroes who have been recognised on New Year's Honours list

  28-12-2018 23:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jim Mackey, chief executive of Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, has been knighted for his services to healthcare, while others have also received recognition for their work
  
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• Former managing director 'gobsmacked' to be made an MBE in New Year's Honours

  28-12-2018 23:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Former Chronicle and Journal managing director Bob Cuffe has been recognised for services to business on Teesside
  
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• Mike Ashley to back Rafa Benitez this January? I'm not holding my breath but we know Newcastle United need it

  28-12-2018 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United manager Rafa Benitez did not sound confident when asked about potential transfer dealings next month
  
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• Newcastle United manager Rafa Benitez is sticking by his 'miracle' comments - and insists his players 'know the reality'

  28-12-2018 21:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United manager Rafa Benitez spoke the media ahead of The Magpies' trip to Watford in the last game of 2018
  
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• The drugs capital of the North East revealed

  28-12-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A ChronicleLive Freedom of Information (FOI) request shows Gateshead Council were called out to 325 reports of needles and syringes from the beginning of the year until October 15
  
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• Stalker who relentlessly tormented ex-wife and told her 'you are walking dead' is finally jailed

  28-12-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Paul Hepple, of Sunderland, had been going out with the woman since she was 13 and when their 26-year relationship ended he would not leave her alone
  
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• Rafa Benitez clarifies his "miracle" comments - and sums up the challenge ahead in 2019

  28-12-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United boss Rafa Benitez is eager to deliver survival for the Magpies again in the new year
  
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• More than 100 racist graffiti incidents recorded in County Durham, data reveals

  28-12-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Around 12% of all cases of graffiti in the county were deemed racist
  
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• Bishop Auckland BBQ restaurant in bid to serve booze until 11pm

  28-12-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Smokehouse, in Bishop Auckland, have applied for a licence to sell alcohol until 11pm
  
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• Rafa Benitez on why there is 'no chance' Jonjo Shelvey could leave the club in January

  28-12-2018 18:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  National reports suggested that Fulham were interested in taking Jonjo Shelvey to London next month
  
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• Newcastle United manager Rafa Benitez refuses to talk about incoming transfers - and insists it's his decision

  28-12-2018 18:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United manager Rafa Benitez refused to talk about the potential arrivals to the club in the winter window
  
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• Jonjo Shelvey named in squad to face Watford as Newcastle United boss Rafa Benitez declares midfielder "not for sale"

  28-12-2018 17:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  The former England midfielder is set to return to action for the first time in almost a month
  
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• Whoops! Trendy social hub Stack didn't ask for permission to project its logo

  28-12-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The shipping container hangout is applying for permission to install projector equipment retrospectively
  
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• Own a new home in South Tyneside? You could be forced to sell up

  28-12-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Next week, council bosses will be asked to approve new powers as part of a bid to tackle the issue and recover council debts
  
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• Northumbria University football team 'made to streak through the street' in fresh initiation shame

  28-12-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A ChronicleLive investigation has revealed the full scale of university initiations with documents not previously made public
  
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• Jack Ross delighted with how Sunderland's old guard have bought into his plan

  28-12-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Jack Ross made 12 signings in a big summer overhaul at Sunderland, but the Black Cats boss is delighted with those that stayed
  
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• How Rafa Benitez has left takeover questions for those above him at Newcastle United to answer

  28-12-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Newcastle United boss was only prepared to talk about Watford after takeover rumours continue to circulate in the football world
  
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• Farmers urged to become bird watchers for annual bird count

  28-12-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Land managers are being asked to record the birds they spot on their land, in an effort to protect rare birds
  
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• Auld Lang Syne lyrics in full - get clued up ready for New Year's Eve

  28-12-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It's the song many people will sing on New Year's Eve but do you know the words to Auld Lang Syne?
  
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• New Year's Eve in Newcastle: Bars and clubs with free entry on Monday night

  28-12-2018 16:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  New Year's Eve is set to be a very busy night in Newcastle and you won't have to spend a fortune
  
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• Arron Hough fundraising page raises thousands of pounds for Sunderland dancer after disappearance

  28-12-2018 16:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A GoFundMe page has been set up to raise cash for the devastated family of Arron Hough after he went missing on Harmony Of The Seas cruise ship
  
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• Newcastle Christmas Village packs up a week early - but organisers vow it will return in 2019

  28-12-2018 16:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The log cabin-theme attraction launched in Times Square in early November and had been scheduled to run until January 5
  
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• New Year's Eve events in Newcastle you can still get advance tickets for

  28-12-2018 15:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  New Year's Eve is now fast approaching and there is loads on right around Newcastle
  
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• HMV blames falling DVD sales and Government policies as administrators are called in

  28-12-2018 15:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The company has called in KPMG as its adminstrators, putting 2,200 jobs at risk
  
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• Didier Ndong: Former Sunderland midfielder to join Guingamp after contract terminated

  28-12-2018 15:18 via bbc.co.uk
  Ex-Sunderland midfielder Didier Ndong agrees to join French club Guingamp after his Black Cats contract was terminated.
  
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• Man appears in court accused of attempted murder of a woman in Alnwick

  28-12-2018 15:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Another man was arrested and charged with possession of a bladed article following the alleged incident in the early hours of December 27
  
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• HMV could survive yet - but its North East stores might be in trouble, says expert

  28-12-2018 15:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  HMV is set to enter administration putting thousands of jobs at risk
  
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• Port of Sunderland gets huge new crane that can lift 120 tonnes

  28-12-2018 15:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The port can now carry out tandem lifts, allowing its to move up to 240 tonnes
  
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• Rafa Benitez shuts down Newcastle transfer talk - but admits Rob Elliot is for sale

  28-12-2018 14:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Benitez kickstarted Friday's press conference by announcing he would not be discussing any transfer stories ahead of the trip to Watford
  
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• Reported Sunderland target Lawrence Shankland discusses his future amid links to both Old Firm clubs

  28-12-2018 14:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The prolific Ayr United forward is set to be a man in demand next month with Swansea City also thought to be interested
  
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• Mum of murdered schoolgirl Nikki Allan appears in court on 'communications' charge

  28-12-2018 14:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sharon Henderson, from Sunderland, pleaded not guilty and will stand trial in February
  
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• Man admits attacking police officers in Oadby on Christmas Day

  28-12-2018 14:17 via bbc.co.uk
  Aaron Naylor assaulted two officers as they responded to an emergency call, police say.
  
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• Easter eggs go on display in Newcastle two days after Christmas

  28-12-2018 14:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Paul Curry tweeted a picture of a variety of Easter goods on sale at WH Smith in Newcastle, adding the hashtag #waytooearly
  
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• Where's the rest? Gas workers paint white lines on road - but only on the bit they dug up

  28-12-2018 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northern Gas Networks said North Tyneside Council will repaint any lines outside the area they worked within
  
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• Inside the new-look Tyne Pedestrian Tunnel as developers finally reveal reopening date

  28-12-2018 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Tyne Pedestrian Tunnel is on course to reopen in 2019 and, with work 90% done, bosses are confident the end is in sight
  
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• Campaign tackles harassment on nights out in Newcastle

  28-12-2018 13:47 via bbc.co.uk
  People in pubs, bars and clubs are being taught to spot sexual harassment and intervene if needed.
  
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• What is The Greatest Dancer and when does it start? New BBC show set to be big hit

  28-12-2018 13:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Greatest Dancer is BBC's big new talent show for the New Year with Cheryl, Oti Mabuse and Matthew Morrison all involved
  
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• Whitley Bay and Alnmouth to hold New Year's Day 2019 North Sea swims

  28-12-2018 13:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Hit 2019 head on by running from a North East beach and straight into the North Sea for a New Year's Day Dip
  
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• Business Supplement: Business Review of the Year 2018

  28-12-2018 13:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  2018 has been another remarkable year for businesses in the North East
  
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• Cheryl admits 'lack of dance experience' for judging role on The Greatest Dancer

  28-12-2018 13:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Cheryl is one of the dance captains on new BBC show The Greatest Dancer alongside Oti Mabuse and Matthew Morrison
  
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• Guingamp confirm a 'deal in principle' with Sunderland for Didier Ndong and Papy Djilobodji could follow

  28-12-2018 13:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ndong and Djilobodji were both sacked by Sunderland for a breach of contract earlier this season and the Black Cats could finally receive a financial boost from their departures
  
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• Rafa Benitez press conference LIVE: Magpies boss to talk transfers and Watford at weekly presser

  28-12-2018 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  We hear live from Newcastle United manager Rafa Benitez as he prepares his troops for Saturday's Premier League match with Watford
  
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• Rafa Benitez press conference LIVE: Magpies boss discusses Watford, injuries, transfers and the takeover

  28-12-2018 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  We hear live from Newcastle United manager Rafa Benitez as he prepares his troops for Saturday's Premier League match with Watford
  
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• Ben Dawson reflects on Sean Longstaff's journey from nine-year-old Newcastle United trial player to Premier League debutant

  28-12-2018 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Longstaff became the first Geordie player since Jamie Sterry to make his Premier League debut and Ben Dawson says it's a "dream" for the club's youth coaches
  
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