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• How Rafa Benitez's dour demeanour belied his answers during extraordinary Newcastle Press conference

  27-01-2019 23:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Newcastle United manager Rafa Benitez wants the Magpies to sign three players during the final few days of the January transfer window
  
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• Whitley Bay entrepreneurs emerge from Dragons' Den with winning investment

  27-01-2019 22:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Oatein co-founders now hope to reach their potential in the lucrative UK healthy snacks market
  
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• Gemma Collins admits her family were left furious after Dancing on Ice row with Jason Gardiner

  27-01-2019 20:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  TOWIE star Gemma Collins recorded her best score so far on Sunday's edition of the ITV show, but suffered an embarrassing fall in the process
  
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• Survival is the only thing left for Newcastle United - but for what? So we can do it all again next season?

  27-01-2019 20:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It doesn't even matter who the manager is of Mike Ashley's Magpies - we are going nowhere
  
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• Gemma Collins falls in Dancing on Ice routine but still achieves her best score

  27-01-2019 20:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  TOWIE star Gemma Collins and pro partner Matt Evers took to the ice on Sunday's show to Celine Dion's ballad "It's All Coming Back To Me Now"
  
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• How ambition-devoid Newcastle reached crisis point - and what Ashley must do to get them out of it

  27-01-2019 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United have yet to make a signing during the January transfer window, and their FA Cup fourth-round exit was pathetic, argues Chris Waugh
  
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• Geordie Shore's most controversial moments - from fights and 'scripted' claims to dramatic exits

  27-01-2019 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Geordie Shore has been on our screens for nearly eight years now, meaning its given us plenty to talk about
  
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• A week that shook the world of football - the Emiliano Sala investigation

  27-01-2019 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Cardiff City FC striker was on board a plane which went missing over the Channel on Monday night
  
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• A murderer, a drink driving doctor and boy racers: The criminals who had their sentences challenged for being lenient

  27-01-2019 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  New figures have revealed that 24 cases sentenced at Newcastle Crown Court last year were referred to the Attorney General's office to be reviewed under the Unduly Lenient Sentence (ULS) scheme
  
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• The selfless reason these kind vet volunteers gave up their Sunday to tidy a beach

  27-01-2019 17:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A total of 20 volunteers from Westway Veterinary Group swapped stethoscopes for litter pickers to clear a one-mile stretch of coastline from St Mary’s Lighthouse to Whitley Bay
  
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• Offshore worker 'lived the high life' - but found himself in court after trying to climb a fence carrying drugs

  27-01-2019 17:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  But when cops caught 34-year-old with over 22 grams of cocaine, he admitted: 'I've been caught red handed'
  
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• Wes Brown on Sunderland fans and still looking out for the Black Cats' results

  27-01-2019 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The former Black Cats defender has spoken passionately about Sunderland, their fans and his hopes for the club in the future
  
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• Newcastle to welcome former NASA astronaut Tony Antonelli on a flying visit

  27-01-2019 16:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Find space in your diaries for an evening with the award-winning astronaut - it's set to have universal appeal!
  
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• Is Sunderland vs AFC Wimbledon on TV, what time is kick-off and who is in the teams?

  27-01-2019 16:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  The Black Cats welcome the Wombles to the Stadium of Light on Saturday in a huge game in League One - here is how you can follow it live
  
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• Is Newcastle vs Manchester City on TV, what time is kick-off and who is in the teams?

  27-01-2019 16:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Magpies take on the Citizens at St James' Park in the Premier League - here is how you can follow it live
  
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• Durham's Fire and Ice festival will be back with a Heroes and Villains theme

  27-01-2019 16:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Spectacular trail of sculptures and flame will see Game of Thrones ice carvers in action across the city
  
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• Premier League rumours: Man United & Liverpool fight for striker, Arsenal handed bad news

  27-01-2019 15:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Premier League clubs have until Thursday's transfer deadline to complete deals
  
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• See inside the historic Durham city building that's had a £1.5m transformation into luxury apartments

  27-01-2019 14:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Durham County Club has entertained the Queen and aristocrats, now it has been turned into luxury apartments
  
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• See inside the historic Durham city building that's had a £1.5 transformation into luxury apartments

  27-01-2019 14:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Durham County Club has entertained the Queen and aristocrats, now it has been turned into luxury apartments
  
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• Gelson Martins snubbed talks with Newcastle United after Monaco expressed an interest

  27-01-2019 14:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The winger will now spend the rest of the season with Monaco after leaving Atletico Madrid
  
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• The North East Vera locations to look out for as the new series continues

  27-01-2019 14:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  With Brenda Blethyn busy in action across the region in 2018, plenty familiar places are featuring in series nine of the ITV1 hit
  
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• How micropubs are turning North Tyneside into a 'hipster haven'

  27-01-2019 14:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A number of pint-sized pubs have opened up in places including Whitley Bay, Monkseaton and Tynemouth offering a range of craft beers - we find out what their appeal is
  
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• How old is Vera? Brenda Blethyn is proving a cracker in the new series of the ITV1 crime drama

  27-01-2019 14:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The award-winning actress is adding fake pounds - and what appears to be several years - in her starring role in the new series of the North East-set Vera
  
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• Vera's in at the deep end this Sunday and here's what the new ITV1 series still has in store

  27-01-2019 14:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  As the new crime cracking drama continues to whet viewers' appetite, find out what the detective has left to deal with in the remaining episodes
  
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• More than 70,000 North East residents now receiving Universal Credit, new figures reveal

  27-01-2019 14:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  New figures from the Department for Work and Pensions show County Durham has the highest number of claimants for the controversial benefit
  
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• Why Watford 'deserved more' from league matches vs Newcastle despite FA Cup triumph, believes Gracia

  27-01-2019 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Newcastle United were knocked out of the FA Cup before the fifth-round stage once again as Watford won 2-0 at St James' Park
  
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• Sunderland's eight games in a month offer a chance to make headway - and reach Wembley

  27-01-2019 13:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Black Cats face a congested February, but in a division where that is the norm, this one offers them the opportunity to make some real progress
  
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• Feyenoord forward Nicolai Jorgensen opens up on his failed move to Newcastle last year

  27-01-2019 12:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  The Danish international was one of Rafa Benitez's top targets during last year's transfer window but a move never materialised
  
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• North East weather LIVE: Met Office warns of travel disruption as strong gales and rain forecast

  27-01-2019 12:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A yellow weather warning is in place as weather forecasters predict strong winds causing problems on the roads
  
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• Ryan Sidebottom is out of Dancing on Ice this Sunday as he feels the strain of the competition

  27-01-2019 12:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Bowled out: in another helping of extra drama for the ITV show, a strain injury is forcing the former cricket star to pull out of Sunday's show - but he plans to be back soon
  
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• Rafa Benitez insists Newcastle United squad isn't strong enough for FA Cup run and Premier League survival bid

  27-01-2019 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  A pitiful display put an end to Newcastle's cup hopes for another year but Rafa Benitez feels he could not have named a stronger side
  
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• Lee Charnley is only member of Newcastle hierarchy present as fans boo Rafa's sub: moments you missed

  27-01-2019 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Newcastle United were once again knocked out of the FA Cup before the fifth-round stage during the Mike Ashley era with a 2-0 defeat to Watford
  
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• Karate-kicking Newcastle crook caught - after an ID parade

  27-01-2019 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  What started as a "family issue" following a tragedy ended with one in court - and he is a familiar face
  
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• 'He was callous and cruel' - Vicky Pattison speaks out on moment she confronted 'cheating' ex John Noble

  27-01-2019 11:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 31-year-old was devastated when her agent called to say her fiance had been filmed grinding another woman in Dubai
  
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• Ice skating in Newcastle and Durham - where to go if you fancy a whirl

  27-01-2019 11:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Here are details of open air rinks still open in Newcastle and Durham for those looking for a bit of their own Dancing on Ice action
  
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• Josh Maja's message to Sunderland fans following his move to Bordeaux

  27-01-2019 11:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The striker joined Ligue 1 Bordeaux this weekend, but had this message for 'special club' Sunderland
  
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• Gales, rain and a chance of snow to hit the North East on Sunday afternoon

  27-01-2019 11:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The temperature is expected to plummet to a freezing -4°C tonight
  
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• Fears for Tesco job losses and closure of meat and deli counters in cost-cutting drive

  27-01-2019 10:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Reports claim that 15,000 jobs could go and meat, fish and deli counters could be axed by the supermarket giant
  
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• 'Keeping you awake, are we?': Tesco thief told off in court for YAWNING

  27-01-2019 10:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 21-year-old was in court after he was caught on CCTV strolling into the Gateshead Tesco and helping himself to alcohol
  
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• Ex-Newcastle United favourite Lee Clark in the frame for Hibernian job to replace Neil Lennon

  27-01-2019 09:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Clark is open to discussions at Easter Road as Hibs begin search for new manager after a bust-up between Lennon and staff last week
  
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• Prince Philip apologises to car crash victim saying he is deeply sorry and the 'sun was shining low'

  27-01-2019 09:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  In his surprise note, the Duke of Edinburgh wished Emma Fairweather a “speedy recovery”.
  
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• Who makes your cup of tea - and how are they treated?

  27-01-2019 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Two Newcastle organisations have come together for a campaign that aims to recognise plight of tea producers in India
  
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• Saggezza to double North East headcount with plans to create 50 jobs

  27-01-2019 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The tech firm works with some private investment banks and global credit card brands
  
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• 'I made a mistake' Newcastle United steward devastated after he was sacked for taking selfie with players

  27-01-2019 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Musab Said was stationed outside the Platinum North lift entrance at St James' Park when he spotted Newcastle United defenders Jamaal Lascelles and Ciaran Clark
  
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• How charming! See inside this Gateshead home nestled away with plenty of space and stunning views

  27-01-2019 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The secluded home in Springwell Village, Gateshead, is on the market with estate agent Sarah Mains
  
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• Lee Clark crucifies Josh Maja's decision to leave Sunderland for Bordeaux, calling it 'crazy'

  27-01-2019 08:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Former Newcastle United and Sunderland player Lee Clark is baffled by Josh Maja's decision to swap Sunderland for Bordeaux
  
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• Sunderland AFC news and transfers LIVE - Black Cats want three additions after Maja sale

  27-01-2019 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Welcome to the live blog bringing you all the news and gossip from Sunderland AFC during the January transfer window
  
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• Rafa Benitez assures Newcastle United he won't quit mid-season despite awful January transfer window so far

  27-01-2019 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Rafa Benitez expected funds to spend this month but he will not walk away from the club's bid for survival
  
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• Newcastle United news and transfers LIVE - Magpies linked with move for Antonio Valencia

  27-01-2019 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Welcome to our Newcastle United live blog as the Magpies look to make additions to their squad in January
  
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• Newcastle pilot answers all the questions nervous passengers might have

  27-01-2019 06:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  ChronicleLive spoke to Thomas Cook Airlines pilot Mark Priestley who addressed some of the most commonly asked questions about flying
  
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