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• Sean Longstaff talks Rafa, Isaac Hayden and how his life has changed on BBC Newcastle: Full transcript

  22-02-2019 21:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  The young midfielder has excelled in the first-team in 2019 and he has spoken to BBC Newcastle's Total Sport about his rise to prominence
  
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• 'It won't take much for another Lee Rigby to happen': Why some locals want The Whey Aye scrapped

  22-02-2019 20:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The £100m development could create hundreds of jobs - but some people in the Ouseburn are not too happy about it
  
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• 'He might come off the bench and score the winner': Rafa Benitez hints at Almiron cameo role

  22-02-2019 20:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Newcastle United boss Rafa Benitez has a decision to make on his record buy with Almiron champing at the bit
  
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• Plans have been submitted to turn the Shoulder of Mutton pub, in Easington, into flats

  22-02-2019 19:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  An application has been submitted to Durham County Council to convert the watering hole
  
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• Fire chiefs in Durham and Darlington approve charges for false alarm call-outs

  22-02-2019 19:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Fire chiefs have approved plans for a one-year trial of charges for premises who have repeated false alarms in an attempt to claw back costs
  
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• Overhaul of County Durham fire stations gets approval from fire chiefs

  22-02-2019 19:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Fire chiefs have agreed an overhaul of staffing at several fire stations in County Durham to cut costs and address potential legal issues over some crew arrangements
  
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• This may be Rafa Benitez's tactical masterplan to make sure Newcastle break down stubborn Terriers

  22-02-2019 19:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Rafa Benitez will utilise his tactical knowledge to break down a well organised Huddersfield and secure three vital points
  
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• A huge drawing room, private gardens and five double bedrooms - see inside this swanky Newcastle home

  22-02-2019 19:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The house in High Callerton, Newcastle, also boasts a private garden, double garage, spacious living rooms and fitted kitchen - and it's up for grabs for £925,000
  
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• Woan? Cantona? Borini? Fans revealed the one goal scored against Newcastle that hurt them the most

  22-02-2019 19:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  There have been many painful goals scored against Newcastle over the years but which one hurt fans the most?
  
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• A perfect example of Rafa Benitez man management as he speaks brilliantly about Martin Dubravka

  22-02-2019 19:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Newcastle United boss Rafa Benitez talks fulsomely about Martin Dubravka as the spotlight falls on Slovakia goalkeeper
  
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• Watch the moment Bradley Lowery's mum Gemma won Glass Slipper 'Remarkable Woman' award

  22-02-2019 18:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gemma Lowery, who lost her son to neuroblastoma and went on to create the Bradley Lowery Foundation, was handed the prize at the annual Glass Slipper Awards on Friday
  
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• The reason for design on NUFC's 'leaked' 2019/20 away shirt revealed, and why it means strip could be real deal

  22-02-2019 18:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Newcastle United's away kit for 2019/20 leaked to much bemusement, but a theory has emerged about the graphic on the shirt
  
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• The new James Bond movie featuring Daniel Craig has been given a working title

  22-02-2019 18:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 007 action thriller will feature Daniel Craig in the 25th instalment of the long-running James Bond franchise
  
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• Meet the Glass Slipper winners who are inspirational to our region

  22-02-2019 18:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Glass Slipper awards was held at Hilton Newcastle Gateshead to recognise remarkable women from the North East
  
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• Convicted killer Jordan Towers' sister vows to continue fight to clear his name

  22-02-2019 18:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jordan Towers, of Sunderland, was convicted alongside two others of murdering dad Kevin Johnson in 2007 under the 'joint enterprise' rule
  
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• American Football website based in Newcastle secures £200,000 to grow

  22-02-2019 18:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Pickwatch provides analysis for fans of the NFL and has received investment to widen its services
  
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• Major employer Gestamp Tallent 'localises' suppliers in bid to beat Brexit impact

  22-02-2019 18:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  The County Durham business also invested £40m into the business last year
  
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• Sunderland's Jack Ross: Will Grigg's unflustered, talk of pressure was just bluster

  22-02-2019 18:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Jack Ross says Will Grigg has been just the same since his first Black Cats goal as he was before it - self-assured and unfazed by the pressure on him
  
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• Royal Television Society Awards to shine spotlight on North East talent this Saturday

  22-02-2019 18:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  TV stars including Brenda Blethyn are due to attend Saturday night's annual RTS awards which will be hosted by comic favourite Jason Cook
  
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• Rafa Benitez responds to Elias Sorensen's troubled loan spell at Blackpool so far

  22-02-2019 18:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Rafa Benitez explains his thinking on Elias Sorensen's loan spell at Blackpool, and what it means for the loan players
  
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• Chi Onwurah slams Newcastle United for failing to answer questions about Mike Ashley and club finances

  22-02-2019 18:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Labour MP for Newcastle Central claims she wrote to NUFC ten weeks ago but still hasn't had a response
  
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• How Rafa Benitez's own players have been left facing a guessing game this week as he delays naming starting XI

  22-02-2019 18:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  The black and whites face Huddersfield Town in a crucial game but Rafa Benitez has kept his thoughts to himself
  
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• Rafa Benitez pinpoints the reason why Newcastle United are still in a relegation battle - despite last year's top 10 finish

  22-02-2019 18:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  The Toon boss led his side to the top half of the table last season and now finds his team in exactly the same position as 12 months ago
  
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• Missing Newcastle man Yasir Qureshi has not been seen by his family for almost two months

  22-02-2019 18:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police are asking anyone who sees Yasir Qureshi to contact them
  
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• The 20 North East speed cameras which don't catch any drivers going over the limit

  22-02-2019 17:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Campaigners want to see decommissioned speed cameras switched back on across the North East
  
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• North East firms on list of UK's Best Companies to Work For

  22-02-2019 17:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Northumbrian Water, Ryder Architecture and Learning Curve are among those winning praise for the way they treat staff
  
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• Man suffered serious injuries after early hours attack in Newcastle city centre

  22-02-2019 17:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Police are appealing for any witnesses after a man reported being attacked while he was standing on Newgate Street
  
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• Woman, 21, was told she was 'too fat to ride her pony' - so she went on a diet

  22-02-2019 17:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Paige Matthews was told by a vet that her pony had a bad back and needed a lighter rider - so she decided to shed the weight
  
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• North East to be hotter than Greece this weekend as Sahara plume sends temperatures soaring

  22-02-2019 17:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The UK is enjoying a warm spell thanks of a plume of air from the Sahara
  
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• Rafa Benitez reveals big reason why Miguel Almiron can quickly find his feet at Newcastle United

  22-02-2019 17:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  The Toon boss is pleased with what he is seeing and hearing from the new boy ahead of his home bow against Huddersfield Town
  
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• The latest cunning scams you need to be aware of - and how to protect yourself

  22-02-2019 17:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Action Fraud is warning people to stay safe and be aware of the latest cunning scams
  
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• Sedgefield firm stopping assault rifle bullets seeks funding in UK and US

  22-02-2019 16:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Graphene Composites's GC Shield has been designed to protect school children from gun attacks
  
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• Premier League televised fixtures: Full list of 24 matches to be shown on Sky and BT in April

  22-02-2019 16:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Manchester United and Manchester City derby among the top games as Newcastle picked three times for TV coverage
  
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• Brexit latest news: Labour moves closer to backing another Brexit referendum

  22-02-2019 16:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sedgefield MP Phil Wilson is to propose a referendum on Theresa May's Brexit deal
  
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• Rafa Benitez revealed what happened on his day with youngster Jack Waddle and his transfer advice to sign Lionel Messi!

  22-02-2019 16:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  United opened up their doors to give Jack a behind the scenes tour and meet his heroes at the club's Tyneside HQ
  
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• New schools and major expansions: The £18.5m transformation of education in Newcastle

  22-02-2019 16:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The multi-million pound plans will impact hundreds of parents in the Gosforth and Kingston Park areas
  
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• Fundraiser for tragic Ben Harnett smashes target as loved ones rally around his family

  22-02-2019 16:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Loved ones of Ben Harnett have raised hundreds of pounds after his sudden death
  
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• Jack Ross on how Sunderland's ex-Premier League stars have adapted to more grounded approach

  22-02-2019 16:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Flying to a game, as the Black Cats are doing this weekend, has gone from the norm to a rare treat - a sign of the big adjustments the club is going through
  
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• Three more Newcastle United games picked for TV, and fans won't be happy about it

  22-02-2019 16:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Newcastle United fans facing the prospect of long trip to Brighton will have to cope with a late kick off, as the club get their first Friday night kick off
  
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• The most popular illegal drugs in the North East after cannabis last year

  22-02-2019 16:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police seized significant quantities of amphetamines in the North East in 2017/18
  
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• Sunderland's rivals under threat of expulsion as Coventry City's off-field problems mount

  22-02-2019 16:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  The League One table could be shaped by off-field issues as Coventry City joined Blackpool in facing the threat of Football League sanctions
  
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• Nigel Clough warns 'Sunderland can go on a charge' but League One's top two are there on merit

  22-02-2019 16:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Nigel Clough's Burton Albion have faced all the League One promotion contenders this season, and the Brewers' manager has given his assessment
  
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• Portsmouth vs Barnsley - what is the best scenario for Sunderland in big League One clash?

  22-02-2019 16:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  While Sunderland are playing Bristol Rovers at the Memorial Ground, Portsmouth host Barnsley in a huge League One promotion clash
  
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• Hear County Durham musician Alex Michael's first single Another Love as it makes its debut this Friday

  22-02-2019 16:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Musician praised as 'exceptional' by The X Factor host Dermot O'Leary is all set to hit the big time
  
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• Driver who knocked cyclist off bike in Northumberland fled scene before police arrived

  22-02-2019 16:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A cyclist was taken to hospital with injuries to his shoulder after being hit by a vehicle near Ponteland in Northumberland
  
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• Thug who used smashed bottle of wine to attack innocent bystander is facing jail

  22-02-2019 15:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Nicola Mooney, 43, of Rose Terrace, Cowgate, attacked a man in Newbiggin Hall last year
  
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• Lovely jubbly! Husband's love for Only Fools and Horses taken to the next level - at his own funeral

  22-02-2019 15:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Raymond OBrien, of Gateshead, loved the hit BBC show starring Derek 'Del Boy' Trotter so much he had a Reliant Robin for a hearse
  
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• Meet the Newcastle University student who won a Lamborghini - but gave it back

  22-02-2019 15:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Tom Curtis, 24, of North Shields, won the Lamborghini in a competition but decided to take the £50,000 cash option instead
  
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• Rafa Benitez wants focus to be on Newcastle United's survival bid - not his future

  22-02-2019 15:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Newcastle United manager Rafa Benitez has again dodged questions about his future as he contract comes to an end
  
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• Beer gardens and roof terraces to enjoy in Newcastle as weather picks up

  22-02-2019 15:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Temperatures are set to rise so we've compiled a guide on where to go in Newcastle city centre for a tipple in the sun
  
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