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• Rafa Benitez explains he's already shown his commitment to Newcastle United as contract wrangle splutters into 2019

  31-12-2018 23:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Newcastle United boss has told Toon chiefs what he needs to take the club forward but is yet to receive fresh offer
  
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• Paul Dummett issues warning ahead of clash with rejuvenated Manchester United

  31-12-2018 23:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Newcastle United defender Paul Dummett is back in the team and eager to start putting distance between the Magpies and the bottom three
  
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• Dazzling New Year's Eve fireworks bring hundreds to Newcastle city centre

  31-12-2018 20:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The display, which included music and entertainment, took place outside the Civic Centre and attracted scores of people from across the North East
  
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• Cheryl posts rare glimpse of son Bear to the world as she reflects on 2018

  31-12-2018 19:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The former Girls Aloud singer posted a series of images to her Instagram story on New Year's Eve
  
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• This video will melt your heart - blind Jack Thompson thanks his helpers as he reaches his £30,000 target

  31-12-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jack Thompson, of Wardley, Gateshead, has now set himself a new target of £40,000 to raise by Christmas 2019
  
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• Half-term report: Sunderland reach the turn for home in the League One promotion race

  31-12-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Sunderland are fighting hard for automatic promotion but the January transfer window is likely to have a huge bearing on their season
  
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• From Spanish City to revamped promenades - see how Whitley Bay has been transformed

  31-12-2018 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Work has been taking place along the seafront under a multi-million pound masterplan by North Tyneside Council - and the town has seen major changes over the last year
  
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• Jimmy Osmond suffers stroke after panto performance

  31-12-2018 18:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The American, who is married to wife Michele Larson, took ill after appearing as Captain Hook
  
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• When is Mother's Day 2019? Here's all you need to know about Mothering Sunday

  31-12-2018 17:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Get out the calendar - Mother's Day comes round at a different time every year, depending on when Easter is, so make you sure that 2019 isn't the year you forget!
  
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• North East fish and chip shops' New Year opening times

  31-12-2018 17:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  If you're planning a family walk at the coast this New Year's Day, here's a pick of a top seven fish and chip shops where you can stop off for a well-earned treat
  
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• Lost Voice Guy asks for North East charity donations instead of gifts for his birthday

  31-12-2018 17:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Britain’s Got Talent winner Lee Ridley takes to social media on his birthday to invite supporters to give to Smile For Life instead
  
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  31-12-2018 17:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
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• Work on millions of pounds worth of developments drives Hedley Planning Services

  31-12-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The firm is working on schemes including a £46m redevelopment project in Ponteland
  
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• Sunderland's Poetic License Distillery targets China market and invests in new still

  31-12-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
    The firm is looking to export gin to China, Australia and South Africa
  
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• How old is Suggs from Madness and what's his real name? 80s legends rock Big Ben on BBC1

  31-12-2018 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Madness Rocks Big Ben Live will be a must-watch on BBC1 on New Year's Eve if you're staying in
  
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• Domino's New Year opening hours - when can you order a pizza on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day?

  31-12-2018 16:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Domino's Pizza will be a go-to place for many people with New Year's Day munchies
  
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• Public health and child exploitation in the spotlight as South Tyneside Council bosses refresh gambling policy

  31-12-2018 16:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  South Tyneside Council's cabinet will discuss a new 'statement of principles' this week
  
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• Rolls-Royce launches demolition bid for shop buildings at Pallion site

  31-12-2018 16:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The firm wants to invest in a new aerospace facility next to its existing Washington factory
  
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• Assault outside Hebburn pub left man with broken jaw on Boxing Day night out

  31-12-2018 16:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A 31-year-old man was taken to hospital after being found injured by police and officers now want to trace two men
  
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• Heroes & Villains shop in Eldon Square to close less than a year after opening

  31-12-2018 16:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A sign inside the Newcastle city centre store has revealed its closure
  
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• Morrisons New Year opening times - when are stores open this week?

  31-12-2018 16:06 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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• 'Over to you Maja' - Sunderland fans react as Lynden Gooch pens new deal

  31-12-2018 15:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gooch has signed a new three-and-a-half year contract at the Stadium of Light and fans hope Josh Maja is next to commit his future
  
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• Lynden Gooch signs new Sunderland contract extension running to 2022

  31-12-2018 15:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sunderland's USA international Lynden Gooch has extended his stay on Wearside for another three years after signing a new deal
  
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• Marks & Spencer New Year opening times - when are stores open this week?

  31-12-2018 15:22 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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• Police officer and dogs injured in Sunderland crash recovering at home

  31-12-2018 15:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police continuing to question one man in custody following incident on Sunday
  
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• See plans for Crate Park: the latest shipping container village set to take the North East by storm

  31-12-2018 15:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Crate Park would represent investment of £20m and could create up to 800 jobs
  
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• Aldi and Lidl New Year opening times - when are stores open on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day?

  31-12-2018 15:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Supermarkets are going to get very busy, here are Aldi and Lidl's New Year opening times
  
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• Aldi and Lidl New Year opening times - are stores open on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day?

  31-12-2018 15:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Supermarkets are going to get very busy, here are Aldi and Lidl's New Year opening times
  
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• Jesse Lingard issues Paul Pogba warning as Manchester United set their sights on Newcastle

  31-12-2018 15:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Newcastle kick off 2019 with a home game against a rejuvenated Manchester United side at St James' Park
  
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• 10,000 restaurant jobs lost in 2018 - with thousands more predicted for New Year

  31-12-2018 14:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Slump in casual dining has seen the likes of Carluccio's, Byron and Jamie's Italian closing outlets in the North East
  
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• How to get half price entry at Funshack, Inflataspace and Clip 'n' Climb before the schools go back

  31-12-2018 14:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Funshack, Inflataspace and Clip 'n' Climb are all massively popular and you can get half price entry at all of them
  
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• Pacifica Group toasts record revenues of £36m as investments bear fruit

  31-12-2018 14:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Houghton-le-Spring business was started by just four people but now has around 400 employees
  
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• Is Coronation Street on tonight? ITV soap set for New Year drama aplenty

  31-12-2018 14:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  There's a mix of love, laughter and serious drama on Coronation Street this Christmas
  
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• Is Eastenders on tonight? New Year drama aplenty in Albert Square

  31-12-2018 14:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The residents of Albert Square are set for a bucket load of drama in Eastenders over New Year
  
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• Newcastle United's 2018 in pictures - the highs and lows of another roller-coaster 12 months

  31-12-2018 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It's never quiet at Newcastle United - and 2018 has been no exception. Here's the highlights in pictures
  
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• Greggs has increased its menu prices and people are NOT happy

  31-12-2018 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Greggs fans in Newcastle and across the North East will have to dig a little deeper into their pockets on their next visit
  
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• Couple with learning difficulties promised £500 payout after housing row with council

  31-12-2018 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The couple will also receive an apology after they were refused housing in South Tyneside
  
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• At least seven people barred from libraries and customer service centres in Sunderland since 2013

  31-12-2018 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  And of those, four have not been told when they can expect their bans to be lifted
  
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• What is You on Netflix, how many episodes are there and who's in the cast?

  31-12-2018 13:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Netflix is having a very successful Christmas with Bird Box breaking records and You also generating a buzz
  
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• Stanley social club wants to sell alcohol until 1am

  31-12-2018 13:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The New Kyo Constitutional Club and Institute off Croft Terrace, near Stanley, has applied for a new premises licence
  
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• New Year supermarket and shopping centre opening hours in the North East

  31-12-2018 13:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Here are the opening times you need to know if you're planning a New Year outing to shopping centres and supermarkets
  
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• Spanish City New Year fireworks - what time are they and do you need a ticket?

  31-12-2018 13:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Spanish City will welcome in 2019 in style with a firework display on New Year's Eve
  
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• Newcastle New Year's Eve LIVE: Updates, pictures and key info as we welcome 2019

  31-12-2018 12:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle will welcome 2019 with two city centre fireworks displays - live updates, pictures and information on timings here
  
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• Pure Gym New Year opening times - are gyms open on New Year's Day?

  31-12-2018 12:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  If you aren't resting up with your exercise over New Year, here are the opening time fir Pure Gym
  
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• New Year's Eve Metro and bus services in and out of Newcastle city centre

  31-12-2018 12:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  If you're busy making plans for new Year's Eve here's everything you need to know about Metro and bus services running on December 31
  
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• Salomon Rondon tells Spanish Press he wants Newcastle stay and praises Rafa Benitez and Alan Shearer

  31-12-2018 12:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Rondon has spoken to Spanish newspaper Marca and has spoken about life at Newcastle and why he turned down other clubs to play under Benitez
  
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• Perdu bouncer 'attack': Police quiz 53-year-old ex-doorman

  31-12-2018 12:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Hundreds of thousands of people watched a clip of the incident on Facebook
  
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• Ordinary arguments or red flags for abuse? Five warning signs your partner could be controlling you

  31-12-2018 12:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Experts from Northumberland Domestic Abuse Service explained some of the telltale signs which could cause concern
  
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• Man claims to take 50 diazepam every DAY after he was caught with over 250 of the pills

  31-12-2018 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 30-year-old was caught with over 250 of the pills - and he didn't have a prescription
  
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• Metrocentre New Year opening times including extended hours for late night shopping

  31-12-2018 11:55 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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