Newcastle news

• Northern: Rail firm receives millions more in subsidies as profits fall

  03-01-2019 21:03 via bbc.co.uk
  The RMT's claim that Northern received an extra £31m from the taxpayer is rejected by the government.
  
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• Blackburn Rovers boss Tony Mowbray vows to give Newcastle United a 'good game' in FA Cup clash

  03-01-2019 21:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United face Blackburn Rovers in the FA Cup this weekend - and Tony Mowbray has spoken about the game
  
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• The return of FA Cup action to St James' Park brings more worry than excitement these days

  03-01-2019 20:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Newcastle United will take on Blackburn Rovers in the third round of the FA Cup
  
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• New arena chance for Newcastle Eagles to keep up as British basketball ratchets up a notch

  03-01-2019 19:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Standards in the British Basketball League are on the up and once-dominant Newcastle Eagles would be left behind without their new arena, says owner Paul Blake
  
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• Leonardo da Vinci in Sunderland - how to get tickets to unique exhibition showcasing the great master's work

  03-01-2019 19:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens has been picked to host a rare exhibition of work by one of the world's greatest artists
  
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• Woman's wig punched clean off her head as 30th birthday party descends into violence

  03-01-2019 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dad and daughter appear in court for their role in wild scenes in Wallsend
  
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• Watch as pervert who wanted to teach 'schoolgirl' how to have sexual activity is snared

  03-01-2019 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  John Sewell, of South Shields, thought he was talking to a 14-year-old girl online but it was a decoy profile set up by Geordie Chasers
  
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• Sunderland have a contingency plan in case Josh Maja refuses to sign up

  03-01-2019 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Jack Ross hopes Josh Maja will commit his future to the Black Cats before tomorrow's deadline passes, but has drawn up a Plan B just in case
  
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• New year, new Sunderland - Eight things we're glad to see the back of from 2018

  03-01-2019 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  2018 was a year of big change at Sunderland and what started as a terrible year ended with fresh hope of a brighter future thanks to Stewart Donald
  
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• It's where Liverpool footballer Jordan Henderson honed his skills - and locals want to protect it

  03-01-2019 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Campaigners fighting to protect Sunderland's West Park from development have made a bid to protect the site by having it designated a village green
  
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• Aarons, Lejeune and Lazaar: 5 Newcastle players who could make first appearances of season in FA Cup

  03-01-2019 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Rafa Benitez is likely to make significant changes to his Newcastle United side for the FA Cup clash with Blackburn Rovers
  
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• Farmfoods are selling a tray of kebab meat and cheesy chips for £1

  03-01-2019 18:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  If you aren't ready to commit to a New Year healthy eating regime, tuck into kebab meat and cheesy chips for £1
  
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• Pride, relief but also patience as Newcastle Eagles prepare to move into first home at last

  03-01-2019 18:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Eagles Community Arena is due to open its doors for the first time on January 11, and owner Paul Blake will be full of pride - but careful not to get ahead of himself with Europe in sight
  
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• How old is Didi Conn? Dancing on Ice rink beckons for Grease legend

  03-01-2019 18:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Didi Conn is among the celebrity lineup for the new series of Dancing on Ice on ITV
  
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• Green campaigners slam 'embarrassingly unambitious' plans for 19,000 trees in Newcastle

  03-01-2019 17:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Campaigners claim trees in the city are being chopped down, built on and tarmacked over - but the council says it is committed to planting more
  
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• Who is Mark Little on Dancing on Ice? Contestant set for first live show

  03-01-2019 17:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dancing on Ice is back on ITV this weekend and among the lineup for week one is Mark Little
  
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• Who is Matthew Morrison on The Greatest Dancer? New show starts on BBC1

  03-01-2019 17:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Greatest Dancer makes its debut on BBC1 on Saturday night and among the judges is Matthew Morrison
  
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• Duo return as Sunderland prepare for weekend trip to face Charlton Athletic

  03-01-2019 17:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Sunderland manager Jack Ross says Duncan Watmore and Bryan Oviedo will travel, but Adam Matthews and George Honeyman set to miss out
  
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• Sarat Pediredla hands over day-to-day running of hedgehog lab to COO

  03-01-2019 17:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Antony Dinning will now oversee the running of all of the firm's offices around the world
  
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• Aldi's massive baby sale to see products on sale for as little as 59p!

  03-01-2019 17:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Aldi are about to launch a Special Buys event on baby and toddler products with loads of bargains to be had
  
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• Aldi's massive baby sale to have products on sale for as little as 59p!

  03-01-2019 17:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Aldi are about to launch a Special Buys event on baby and toddler products with loads of bargains to be had
  
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• The five Championship players Newcastle United could target in the January transfer window

  03-01-2019 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United manager Rafa Benitez is scouring Europe for new arrivals but could he look into The Championship?
  
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• Rafa Benitez opens up on FA Cup policy as he prepares to ring the changes against Blackburn Rovers

  03-01-2019 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  The Magpies are expected to give a host of fringe players their chance in the FA Cup third round tie at St James' Park
  
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• Pub landlady glassed in the face by barred woman who was acting 'like a Tasmanian devil'

  03-01-2019 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Nicole Ali, of Cullercoats, struck licensee Denise Owens in the face with a glass after being reminded she was excluded from The Border Terrier
  
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• Met Office has its say on another Beast from the East hitting the North East

  03-01-2019 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Weather experts at the Met Office have responded to speculation that last year's flurry of freezing weather could return
  
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• How to find out if your nearest Greggs has vegan sausage rolls on the menu

  03-01-2019 16:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  There is a list of every Greggs branch which serves vegan sausage rolls, as the plant-based treat takes Britain by storm
  
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• Mark Wilson: Newcastle and England forward signs new four-year deal

  03-01-2019 16:05 via bbc.co.uk
  Newcastle Falcons and England back-row forward Mark Wilson signs a new four-year deal with the Premiership club.
  
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• What is the Chinese New Year 2019 animal? And what does it mean for the coming year?

  03-01-2019 15:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Here's a guide to Chinese New Year, what animal it is for 2019 and how to find out what animal year you were born in
  
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• Vegan Sausage Rolls flying off the shelves at Greggs in Newcastle with branches sold out at lunch

  03-01-2019 15:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The vegan Quorn sausage roll which Piers Morgan said 'nobody was waiting for' has proved  extremely popular on its first day
  
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• Alnwick Garden to have plush champagne bar and restaurant firm as new caterer

  03-01-2019 15:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  History turns full circle with Searcys' appointment as part of big plans for year ahead
  
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• Northumberland Labour motion to revert to previous planning framework scrapped

  03-01-2019 15:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  When the Conservatives took power at County Hall last May, one of its first moves was to withdraw the core strategy
  
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• Thailand storm: Tourists flee island ahead of Tropical Storm Pabuk

  03-01-2019 15:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Thailand's Meteorological Department said the storm will lash southern Thailand's east coast from Thursday to Saturday
  
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• Plans for 501 homes to be REJECTED over fears land for employment would be lost

  03-01-2019 15:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It is feared the development would diminish the range of employment land available both locally and county-wide
  
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• Manchester United midfielder reveals why he is confident Newcastle will survive this season

  03-01-2019 15:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Newcastle United suffered an eighth home defeat of the season as Manchester United triumphed 2-0 at St James' Park on Wednesday
  
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• Mrs Hinch fans going crazy over minky cloths on sale at Morrisons

  03-01-2019 14:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Morrison have discounted minky cloths as part of a cleaning sale and Mrs Hinch fans are snapping them up
  
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• 'They deserve better than this': Read Gary Neville's brutal Sky Sports analysis of Newcastle United

  03-01-2019 14:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Newcastle United's woes were the subject of the post-game analysis on Sky Sports with Shola Ameobi and Gary Neville delivering their verdicts
  
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• Marks & Spencer selling 'magic' duvet where you don't need to change the sheets

  03-01-2019 14:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Marks & Spencer is sure to have plenty of takers for its new duvet that doesn't need its sheets changing
  
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• When the A19 will reopen after fatal collision near Seaton Burn in Newcastle

  03-01-2019 14:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Both carriageways of the A19 have been closed for most of Thursday following the collision at around 8am
  
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• Plans to redevelop an Amble coastal site have been resubmitted

  03-01-2019 14:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The proposals have been completely redesigned from a previous scheme
  
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• Refused plans for Allerburn House in Alnwick have been approved on appeal

  03-01-2019 14:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  These plans, to convert the house and other buildings on the site as well as creating 10 new homes, were largely supported in the town
  
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• Dental services will likely not be back until the end of 2019 in Rothbury and Hadston

  03-01-2019 14:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  There will be a further six month delay
  
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• Bald dog wearing a Christmas jumper found alone and freezing after being dumped

  03-01-2019 14:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The RSPCA found the terrier in Bishop Auckland after receiving a call from a neighbour who could hear barking in a garden
  
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• Simply Greek review: You feel like you're in Mamma Mia and the food is a real winner

  03-01-2019 14:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It's a restaurant that's been in Newcastle for decades and we tried out Simply Greek
  
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• Wow! Jude Law reportedly spotted shopping in a Co-op in Northumberland

  03-01-2019 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Hollywood actor Jude Law has tongues wagging after he was reportedly spotted in Allendale in Northumberland - and he apparently shopped at the village Co-op store
  
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• The North East roads where you're most likely to be fined for jumping a red light

  03-01-2019 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A Freedom of Information request has revealed the sites for 'red light cameras' - and how many drivers they caught
  
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• Newcastle United youngster Dan Barlaser extends deal with League One club - but could have bigger offers at the end of the season

  03-01-2019 13:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dan Barlaser is finally getting regular football in the EFL but Newcastle face a big summer decision on his future
  
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• Durham's Roman Showers makes £214,000 loss as firm suffers from weak pound

  03-01-2019 13:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Newton Aycliffe firm, which is expanding in Ireland and Asia, increased turnover by £2m
  
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• These are the top five New Year's Day hangover takeaways ordered through Deliveroo in Newcastle

  03-01-2019 13:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The most ordered  New Year's Day Deliveroo takeaways in Newcastle show you have a range of hangover cures
  
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• Newcastle United fan groups publish open letter calling for Mike Ashley to act to save the season

  03-01-2019 13:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United fans have published an open letter calling for Mike Ashley to act to save the season - by sanctioning spending in January
  
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• Pedestrian dies following crash on the A19 near Seaton Burn in Newcastle

  03-01-2019 13:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The A19 remains closed in both directions in the area while police carry out investigation work
  
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