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• Salomon Rondon believes Newcastle United have proved they are up for the Premier League dogfight

  30-12-2018 23:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  The Newcastle No 9 looked excellent at Watford and feels the Magpies have what it takes to remain in the top flight
  
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• I will treat Josh Maja the same whether he signs new Sunderland deal or not, insists Jack Ross

  30-12-2018 23:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  The Black Cats have set Josh Maja a Friday deadline to commit to a new deal, but manager Jack Ross says their relationship will remain the same
  
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• Paul Dummett joins elite band of local stars to hit 100 Newcastle United Premier League appearances

  30-12-2018 21:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  The Newcastle United defender made his century of appearances for the Magpies in the top flight at Watford
  
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• Salomon Rondon's worth to Newcastle United's cause was truly underlined at Vicarage Road

  30-12-2018 20:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  The on-loan Newcastle United forward impressed again at Watford - and it's vital the Magpies maintain the supply line
  
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• Police officer among three people who suffered serious injuries after crash in Sunderland

  30-12-2018 20:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The incident took place after Northumbria Police officers were sent to investigate a report of dangerous driving on Hylton Road at around 10.50am on Sunday
  
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• Viv Graham murder 25 years on: fiancee's message to killers who have escaped justice for quarter of a century

  30-12-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Doorman was shot in Wallsend on New Year's Eve 1993
  
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• The volunteers who give up their Christmas and New Year to talk to strangers in desperate need

  30-12-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Listening volunteers for charity The Samaritans are available on the end of a phone line, even on Christmas Day
  
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• Take a look inside the unique 18th century Northumberland home which boasts 'undoubted character'

  30-12-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Quarry House off Mill Lane in Seghill, Northumberland, is currently listed on the market for a cool £650,000
  
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• Paul Dummett was told by Alan Pardew he would never play for Newcastle United - here's what he said after his 100th appearance

  30-12-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  The Toon left-back played his part in the 1-1 draw with the Hornets to help Newcastle take another small step to safety
  
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• 'Byker Brawls': Violence and gangs of kids turn station into the most crime-hit on the Metro

  30-12-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Now the police plan on turning to the young yobs' PARENTS to try and curb crime
  
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• 'I felt like an iditot': Watch as man turns up to pub as The Hulk - after pals stage brilliant prank

  30-12-2018 18:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Durham man was convinced his day session at the pub was fancy dress...
  
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• How Newcastle's final game of 2018 summed up their year - and 2019 only promises further uncertainty

  30-12-2018 18:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Rafa Benitez's Newcastle United side drew 1-1 against Watford at Vicarage Road, but the Magpies had led for almost an hour
  
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• CCTV shows glass EXPLODE - inside a 'haunted' snooker club in Whitley Bay

  30-12-2018 17:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Opinion is split on whether the glass shattered due to science - or the supernatural
  
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• Andy Carroll wore West Ham tracksuit at fiancée's sister's wedding as he'd come straight from match

  30-12-2018 17:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The big Geordie striker arrived for the final 30 minutes after jumping in a two-hour taxi following West Ham's 2-1 win at Southampton
  
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• Will you marry me? The five most romantic proposals in the North East this year

  30-12-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Here we look back at the North East lovebirds who hit the headlines with their proposals over the past year
  
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• West Road 'patsy' was caught with a bag of cocaine down each sock

  30-12-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Peter Leiper's got previous for hiding dodgy goods - having almost been jailed for stashing some ammonia down his pants
  
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• Sunderland are still some way off fulfilling potential, but in a much better place than last year

  30-12-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  The Black Cats showed against Shrewsbury Town they have a lot of improving to do in the second half of the season, particularly when matches are not at their hottest
  
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• Rangers boss Steven Gerrard details mentoring role Rafa Benitez is playing in his managerial career

  30-12-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Newcastle United manager Rafa Benitez led Liverpool and Steven Gerrard to the Champions League title back in 2005 - and the pair still speak
  
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• Rafa Benitez hopes Rob Elliot's desire for first-team football will speed up goalkeeper's exit from Newcastle United

  30-12-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Magpies goalkeeper is available in the January transfer window
  
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• Tynemouth rescue team called after car gets stuck in sand at Longsands beach

  30-12-2018 16:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Tynemouth Volunteer Life Brigade, based in North Tyneside, has been called out to 140 emergency incidents this year - its second highest annual total
  
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• Working on New Year's Day? Here are your rights about extra pay

  30-12-2018 16:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Scores of people, including those working for emergency services or in the leisure industry, will be working on January 1 - but should you get paid time and a half?
  
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• Rafa Benitez tells journalists he believes his players can achieve Newcastle United 'miracle' this season

  30-12-2018 16:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The inside track on Rafa Benitez's Press conference at Vicarage Road after United banked a handy point
  
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• First footage from the scene of serious Sunderland crash

  30-12-2018 16:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Three people have been taken to hospital as police shut down street
  
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• 'Season-defining moment' - Sunderland fans react to Josh Maja contract situation

  30-12-2018 15:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Sunderland have given Josh Maja one week to make up his mind on the contract that they have offered their top scorer
  
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• North East weather forecast: Met Office predicts snow could be arriving soon

  30-12-2018 14:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  According to the Met Office, there's a chance of snow heading into the second half of January following an unseasonably warm Christmas period
  
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• Three people taken to hospital after serious crash in Sunderland

  30-12-2018 14:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Several police cars have been pictured at the scene of the crash.
  
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• Tynesider's fascination with Englishman who led life as a Native American called Grey Owl

  30-12-2018 14:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  How Arthur Andrews followed in the footsteps of Grey Owl, real name Archibald Belaney, who left England to live in Canada as a Native American
  
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• Why Newcastle are so difficult to deal with even if they're predictable, reveals Watford boss

  30-12-2018 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Rafa Benitez's Newcastle United side returned from Vicarage Road with a point after drawing 1-1 against Javi Gracia's Watford
  
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• The changing face of Durham: These are the projects that will be transforming the city in 2019

  30-12-2018 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Milburngate, The Riverwalk, St Andrew's Park are amongst the developments residents will see taking shape over the coming months after plans progressed in the last 12 months
  
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• Sunderland's Josh Maja dominates headlines again - on and off the field

  30-12-2018 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Josh Maja's goalscoring form continued as he spared Sunderland's blushes against Shrewsbury, but his contract situation has come to a head
  
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• Sunderland's Andrew Nelson impressing at Darlington, who are hopeful he will stay

  30-12-2018 12:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  The striker scored another brace for Darlington on Saturday to take his tally to six goals in four games
  
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• The North East-born explorer described as the female Lawrence of Arabia

  30-12-2018 12:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Your chance to vote for Gertrude Bell, the first Western woman to map and travel across Arabia, in search for 20th century's greatest explorer
  
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• Vodka yob told lads enjoying a kickabout he would 'break their f****** legs'

  30-12-2018 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Lawrence Crawford also claimed he had a machete in a drunken outburst in Benwell, Newcastle
  
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• The driving problem thousands of motorists are about to have and how you can avoid it

  30-12-2018 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  According to the AA, January 2 is one of the the busiest day of the year for breakdowns because of people going back to work realising their car has a flat battery
  
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• Newcastle fans' fitting new Salomon Rondon song, as Janmaat receives their wrath: moments you missed

  30-12-2018 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Rafa Benitez's Newcastle United side left Vicarage Road with a 1-1 draw, despite having taken a first-half lead against Watford
  
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• Eddy Eats pub of the year 2018 - Which Sunday Roast impressed our reviewer the most?

  30-12-2018 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Eddy and Mrs Eats spent their Sabbaths motoring up and down the North East's roads, country lanes and streets in search of the best Sunday dinner
  
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• Is Blackpool vs Sunderland on TV, what time is kick off and who is in the teams?

  30-12-2018 11:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Black Cats kick off 2019 with a trip to Blackpool - and they're taking plenty of support
  
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• Man loses two stone in six weeks - eating nothing but GREGGS food

  30-12-2018 11:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The super slimmer ate only treats from the Newcastle bakery firm - but there was a catch
  
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• Newcastle United manager Rafa Benitez expecting rival teams to aim for 'a couple' of signings this January

  30-12-2018 11:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Newcastle United manager Rafa Benitez has spoken about the January window, and what those teams around might do
  
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• Sunday gossip: Part of Peter Kenyon's Newcastle United takeover proposal leaked after being rejected by Mike Ashley

  30-12-2018 10:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Peter Kenyon's US consortium have been linked with a move to buy the Magpies for the last three months
  
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• June Whitfield said her health was failing in radio interview just hours before her death

  30-12-2018 10:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The British actress died peacefully in her sleep on December 28
  
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• Newcastle's 'digital twin' to help city plan for disasters

  30-12-2018 10:00
  Replica allows real-time testing of city’s infrastructure in the face of emergencies – and in future could be used in cities worldwideIn a world first, a new project aiming to create a computer replica of an entire city will allow experts to perform real-time resilience testing to see how its infrastructure will perform in the face of challenges such as climate change and population growth.Known as a “digital twin”, the technology is already used by Formula One teams and
  
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• Rob Elliot told he is fourth choice goalkeeper as Rafa Benitez looks to reshuffle squad ahead of January window

  30-12-2018 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The long serving stopper has gone from first choice to fourth in pecking order during the Benitez era at Newcastle
  
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• Fury as bridge which has dominated North Shields skyline for 80 years could be torn down

  30-12-2018 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Borough Road bridge in North Shields is in a bad state and is not heavily used, according to North Tyneside Council
  
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• 10 winter illnesses and the little-known hacks on how to deal with them

  30-12-2018 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Some conditions are triggered or worsened by cold weather but the NHS has helpful advice on how we can prevent common illnesses including flu, colds, asthma and painful joints
  
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• Josh Maja shows his worth but stakes are high in Sunderland's game of brinkmanship

  30-12-2018 07:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  The Black Cats have set Josh Maja a deadline to sign a new contract but what do they do if he says no without an escape route yet open?
  
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• Sunderland AFC news and transfers LIVE - Black Cats hand Josh Maja contract deadline

  30-12-2018 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  All the latest Sunderland AFC news, views and opinions and the Black Cats continue their chase for automatic promotion
  
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• Newcastle United news and transfers LIVE - Peter Kenyon's rejected proposal revealed; Takeover claims

  30-12-2018 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  All of your latest Newcastle United news, views and transfer gossip as the Magpies recover from their draw at Watford
  
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• How Mike Ashley is facing crunch talks on Newcastle United takeover after his return from holiday

  30-12-2018 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Mike Ashley due to return from winter break and ready to sanction club sale if price is right
  
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• Cramlington man accused of trio of attacks 'to fight' claims he is a rapist

  30-12-2018 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Christopher Swift Hunter's alleged sex attacks were said to have been carried out in 2008, a court heard
  
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