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• Six Sunderland talking points: Will Grigg blows his chance on a mixed night for Black Cats

  12-02-2019 23:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sunderland striker Will Grigg missed a golden opportunity on a night when his team played well, yet still lacked the cutting edge they badly need
  
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• Sunderland fans react after Will Grigg misses a sitter on his home debut

  12-02-2019 23:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Grigg seemed certain to cap his home debut with a goal only to roll the ball wide with the goal wide open
  
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• Sunderland 1-1 Blackpool

  12-02-2019 23:10 via bbc.co.uk
  Sunderland close the gap to the top two in League One, but only by a point following a home draw with Blackpool.
  
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• Sunderland 1-1 Blackpool report: Jack Baldwin rescues a point for frustrated Black Cats

  12-02-2019 22:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jack Baldwin's header earned Sunderland a point but the Black Cats inability to take their chances cost them dear against Blackpool
  
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• Newcastle United news and transfers RECAP: Ayoze Perez lifts lid on mood in camp as Kenedy sends message

  12-02-2019 22:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United were denied a win vs Wolves after Willy Boly headed home a late, late equaliser at Molineux.
  
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• Woman who complained about takeaway labelled 'Humpty Dumpty' in bizarre abusive rant by owner's son

  12-02-2019 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Lauren Barrass was left hurt and appalled after receiving a torrent of abuse when she took to Facebook to complain about a disappointing takeaway
  
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• Safeguarding boss reveals plan to boost services for children living with domestic abuse

  12-02-2019 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Improvements include single points of contact for each agency, some extra staff in specialist roles, new task groups and training for police officers
  
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• Murder accused Richard Lee says stabbing victim's death was a 'terrible accident'

  12-02-2019 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Richard Lee told a court his 'close friend' Ryan Thompson died following a tragic 'misunderstanding' when he arrived on the scene of a failed burglary
  
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• Sunderland 1-1 Blackpool player ratings: Leadbitter and Watmore impress despite draw frustration

  12-02-2019 21:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Here's how James Hunter rated the Sunderland players after a frustrating draw with Blackpool
  
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• Sunderland 0-1 Blackpool half-time ratings: Leadbitter and Watmore impress despite Black Cats falling behind

  12-02-2019 21:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Here's how James Hunter rated the Sunderland players from the first half of their clash with Blackpool
  
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• How Newcastle United's Spanish speakers are helping Miguel Almiron

  12-02-2019 21:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle Utd boast a number of Spanish speakers in their squad who are helping Miguel Almiron settle in.
  
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• National Lottery Euromillions results LIVE: Winning numbers for £131m draw and Thunderball for February 12

  12-02-2019 20:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The winning Euromillions numbers and Thunderball for Tuesday, February 12 are below - live breaking updates below
  
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• Man on mobility scooter in 'serious' condition after bus collision in Newcastle city centre

  12-02-2019 20:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Blackett Street was closed for almost two hours following the collision involving a bus and a man on a mobility scooter  at about 4pm on Tuesday
  
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• Don’t forget Sir Joseph Swan’s lightbulb moment | Letters

  12-02-2019 19:12
  Edison v Swan | Cockleshell Heroes | Rugby ratings | Mountain hares | An odd magazineYour article (A brief history of sleep, 9 February) implies that Thomas Edison was the inventor of the incandescent electric lightbulb. While both he and Sir Joseph Wilson Swan were working to produce a suitable filament for a lightbulb, it was Swan – born in Sunderland – who demonstrated a working incandescent lightbulb using a carbon filament on 3 February 1879 at a meeting of the Literary and Phil
  
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• Police escort intoxicated woman home and find 'cannabis farm' in the loft

  12-02-2019 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A 65-year-old woman and a 69-year-old man have been arrested and released under investigation following the discovery in Heaton
  
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• MP Stephen Hepburn accuses the Government of running a 'slave economy' over zero-hour contracts

  12-02-2019 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Labour MP for Jarrow Stephen Hepburn delivered a no-nonsense verdict about the type of jobs people do
  
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• Is this the most unique home in Northumberland? See inside the house that used to be a train station

  12-02-2019 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Low Akeld House, near Wooler, in Northumberland, which once served as Akeld Station, has been converted for residential purposes and is now on the market
  
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• Fresh hope for 'trapped' Scotswood prisoner Danny Weatherson after 13 years behind bars

  12-02-2019 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dad Maurice Stevens, of Lemington, Newcastle, says he fears for his son's life after he's taken to self harm while locked behind bars
  
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• Durham's Fire and Ice festival announces its pick of Heroes and Villains sculptures

  12-02-2019 18:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We reveal the spectacular trail of 10 sculptures to be created by Game of Thrones ice carvers across the city set for festival's half-term return
  
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• Labour anti-Semitism row: Newcastle Labour MP Catherine McKinnell 'disappointed' with Jeremy Corbyn

  12-02-2019 18:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Labour MP writes to party leader saying he's failed to explain what action is being taken to fight anti-Semitism
  
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• Kinder Bueno ice cream cones FINALLY on sale in UK supermarkets and people are raving about them

  12-02-2019 18:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Kinder Buenos are a tasty treat in their usual form but you can now buy Kinder Bueno ice creams
  
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• Dumbo baby onesie goes on sale at Asda and it is ridiculously cute

  12-02-2019 18:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  While Disney fans wait for the release of the new Dumbo film, Asda are getting in the mood with a very cute onesie
  
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• Sunderland Pizza Hut burglar used Pepsi to cover tracks

  12-02-2019 18:20 via bbc.co.uk
  William Trotter broke into the Sunderland Pizza Hut but returned to try and cover up the raid.
  
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• Elmer the Elephant arrives in Newcastle and here's what to expect from the first major exhibition starring the colourful children's favourite

  12-02-2019 18:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  See stunning Elmer artwork and hear from David McKee about the Seven Stories premiere of the first ever major retrospective of his 30-year-old creation
  
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• Who is supporting Boyzone on tour? Irish group kick off Thank You & Good Night shows

  12-02-2019 18:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Boyzone have now kicked off their Thank You & Good Night tour and a support act is joining them
  
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• Blackett Street crash: What police and ambulance are saying about Newcastle city centre incident

  12-02-2019 18:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police officers closed Blackett Street in Newcastle city centre following the collision on Tuesday afternoon
  
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• Should the minimum wage rise to £10 an hour?

  12-02-2019 18:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jeremy Corbyn has pledged a 'real' living wage of £10 an hour but is this just a soundbite or would it genuinely help the poor?
  
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• Boyzone farewell tour stage times: Thank You & Goodnight shows set to arrive in Newcastle

  12-02-2019 18:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Boyzone are bringing their Thank You & Goodnight farewell tour to Newcastle's Metro Radio Arena
  
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• Boyzone in Newcastle: Stage times, support acts and tickets for Thank You & Good Night tour

  12-02-2019 18:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Boyzone will arrive at the newly named Utilita Arena in Newcastle on their Thank You & Goodnight farewell tour
  
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• Miguel Almiron debut watch: How playmaker's pace, flair and workrate whet appetite of Newcastle fans

  12-02-2019 18:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United's soon-to-be-club-record signing Miguel Almiron impressed NUFC Writer Chris Waugh during his cameo off the bench at Molineux
  
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• Milnthorpe smash-and-grab cash machine raiders jailed

  12-02-2019 17:50 via bbc.co.uk
  A cash machine containing almost £92,000 was taken in the raid at McColl's in Milnthorpe.
  
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• Nissan cuts global sales forecasts amid "challenging market conditions"

  12-02-2019 17:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The carmaker recently cancelled production of its new X-Trail at its Sunderland plant
  
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• Greggs confirm vegan sausage rolls will soon be available in every branch in the UK

  12-02-2019 17:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Vegan sausage rolls have been the most talked about food so far this year and Greggs have revealed some big news
  
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• Utilitywise founder Geoff Thompson in bid to rescue struggling firm

  12-02-2019 17:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The company needs a £10m cash injection and doubts are growing about its long-term future
  
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• Newcastle city centre crash LIVE: Updates as police close Blackett Street following bus collision

  12-02-2019 17:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police have closed Blackett Street in the city centre while they deal with a collision involving a bus
  
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• Doggy Dating event coming to Washington in time for Valentine's Day

  12-02-2019 17:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  If your pooch fancies some puppy love they'll have the ideal opportunity at Doggy Dating
  
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• Tyne and Wear fire job cuts needed 'to avert cliff edge'

  12-02-2019 17:09 via bbc.co.uk
  The Fire Brigades Union claims planned cuts will put firefighters and the public at "increased risk".
  
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• Will Grigg will prove money well spent at Sunderland, says Stephen Warnock

  12-02-2019 17:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Oxford fans taunted Sunderland striker Will Grigg on Saturday as he left the pitch, but an ex-opponent believes he will be superb value for money
  
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• Rafa Benitez reflects on Miguel Almiron's debut - and ahead to where Newcastle United go from here

  12-02-2019 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Newcastle United boss had mixed emotions after the 1-1 draw against Wolves and spoke his mind in a tense Press conference at Molineux
  
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• Plans for huge new driving range and 'digital golf courses' at Wallsend's Centurion Park revealed

  12-02-2019 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Plans have been unveiled for a major new development - which include a new bar, shop and video technology golf games - as US firm Big Shots looks for its first UK base
  
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• Jeremy Corbyn says more manufacturers are set to follow Nissan and pull production from the UK

  12-02-2019 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Labour leader says 'several more large manufacturers' will pull investment because of the Brexit chaos
  
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• Four or no foul? Ex-Premier League referee has his say on the Willy Boly-Martin Dubravka incident

  12-02-2019 16:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United conceded a late equaliser against Wolves on Monday evening, with many fans upset at Willy Boly's challenge on Martin Dubravka
  
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• Apex Legends - how many players it has, what it costs to play and how old players should be

  12-02-2019 15:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The latest Battle Royale shooter has already racked up millions of players since it launched last week
  
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• Newcastle United news and transfers LIVE: Benitez verdict on Dubravka; Wolves boss claims justice

  12-02-2019 15:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United were denied a win vs Wolves after Willy Boly headed home a late, late equaliser at Molineux.
  
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• England World Cup team 1966 quiz - can you name the players who won the World Cup?

  12-02-2019 15:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Can you name the starting line-up from the 1966 final?
  
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• Middlesbrough to Newcastle line 'slower than a galloping horse': Documentary lays bare rail crisis

  12-02-2019 15:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Channel 4 documentary HS2: The Great Train Robbery highlighted issues surrounding the development of the high-speed line from London to Birmingham
  
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• New tool allows shoppers to see exactly what size they are in Topshop, River Island, H&M, ASOS and more

  12-02-2019 15:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  All you have to do is upload your measurements to learn what size you should buy
  
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• What's the problem behind Sunderland's poor form and what's the solution? We take a closer look

  12-02-2019 15:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sunderland have won just four in their last ten and have not scored two in a league match since December 15
  
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• Investments at Hexham manufacturing giant Egger top £100m in six years

  12-02-2019 15:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The firm has posted a lift in sales and profits in latest accounts and also shrugged off Brexit uncertainties
  
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• Company claims these are the 'naughtiest' children's names in the country - do you agree?

  12-02-2019 14:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  An online sticker company has listed the names of the children most and least likely to be rewarded by their teachers
  
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