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• Bomb disposal team descends on Newcastle's West End after 'suspicious package' found

  01-03-2019 22:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police arrested a 60-year-old man after being called to a disturbance on Westgate Road at around 1.45pm
  
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• Jonjo Shelvey scores winner for Newcastle United reserves in injury comeback against Fulham

  01-03-2019 22:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  United midfielder Shelvey requested to play for the Under-23s in Premier League 2 this evening
  
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• Newcastle entrepreneur announces bid to be Conservative candidate for North of Tyne mayor

  01-03-2019 22:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Charlie Hoult, the director of business village Hoults Yard, said the North East needed 'projects not politics' as he confirmed his intention to run for the job of its first ever regional mayor
  
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• South East Northumberland: Details of the projects to be funded in the Local Transport Plan for 2019-20

  01-03-2019 21:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Town centre improvements, road maintenance and new roundabouts are all part of the plan
  
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• Morpeth and Ponteland: Projects to be funded in the Local Transport Plan for 2019-20

  01-03-2019 21:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Millions are being allocated to projects as part of the Local Transport Plan for 2019-20
  
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• The Northumberland projects set to be funded by the Local Transport Plan in 2019-20

  01-03-2019 21:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Several north Northumberland projects are set to receive funding from the Government's Local Transport Plan for 2019-20
  
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• Loughinisland: Journalists bail extended

  01-03-2019 21:35 via bbc.co.uk
  Barry McCaffrey and Trevor Birney were arrested and released last August.
  
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• Luxury city centre flats plan in doubt as developer's row with council reignites

  01-03-2019 21:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Newcastle Council want the developers to invest £20,000 to improve the area near the proposed apartments
  
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• These two savages slashed a man's throat open, barricaded him in bedroom and set fire to his flat

  01-03-2019 21:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Anthony Slater and Anthony James have been convicted of attempting to murder Frank Cartner at his home in Kenton
  
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• Dozens of 'sorely needed' new homes are coming to Blakelaw

  01-03-2019 20:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  All 48 of the newly-approved and 'sorely needed' homes will be classified as affordable housing
  
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• Man dies after being pulled from the water at Brown's Bay near Whitley Bay

  01-03-2019 20:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police say that a formal identification process is now under way following the incident on Friday afternoon
  
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• Detectives looking for the owners of this suspected stolen jewellery

  01-03-2019 19:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police have released photos of the haul of goods seized from a suspected burglar in Gateshead
  
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• 'He's a big influence on me' - Jack Ross reveals Brendan Rodgers' role in his development

  01-03-2019 19:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Brendan Rodgers caused a big stir when he quit Celtic for Leicester, but Sunderland boss Jack Ross has a lot of time for him
  
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• Award-winning Belfast journalists questioned by Durham Police

  01-03-2019 19:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Reporters Trevor Birney and Barry McCaffrey were arrested over the alleged theft of confidential material from the offices of Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland Dr Michael Maguire
  
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• Gateshead's status quo with league continues after key meeting on Tyneside

  01-03-2019 19:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The transfer embargo stays in place after meeting
  
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• Councillors slam 'absolute nightmare' costs endured by Great Park residents

  01-03-2019 19:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Councillors are furious that Great Park residents are expected to pay hundreds of pounds in management charges every year
  
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• The rise of Marks and Spencer's Newcastle store in a series of old photographs

  01-03-2019 19:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Photos of the Marks and Spencer store on Northumbeland Street, Newcastle, from 1932 onwards
  
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• Jack Ross on Sunderland's unbeaten home record - and why it matters

  01-03-2019 18:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Sunderland manager Jack Ross made improving the club's miserable home form his top priority when he took over last summer
  
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• All Together Now is back and Northumberland vocal coach Julie Miles is on the new series

  01-03-2019 18:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Julie knows a few things about finding talent and is among 'the 100' on the new series of BBC show All Together Now
  
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• The four factors behind Newcastle United's stunning resurgence under Rafa Benitez

  01-03-2019 18:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Rafael Benitez has masterminded an incredible improvement
  
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• Miguel Almiron and Sean Longstaff have taken Newcastle United to another level

  01-03-2019 18:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  One was a big-money signing, the other an Academy graduate, but they've both had a huge impact on Rafa Benitez's side
  
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• Inconsistency, the Pellegrini effect and Rice vs Longstaff - The inside view on West Ham United

  01-03-2019 18:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle travel to West Ham's London Stadium on Saturday looking for a third successive win - here's all you need to know
  
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• See bomb disposal team arrive as 'suspicious package' found on Westgate Road

  01-03-2019 18:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Royal Logistic Corps Bomb Disposal unit have been called to the scene on Friday afternoon after a man was arrested
  
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• Rafa Benitez gives details of what was said in heart to heart meeting with Jonjo Shelvey

  01-03-2019 17:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The midfielder can't get a game despite coming back from a thigh injury following treatment in Barcelona
  
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• Locked up in February 2019: 23 criminals put behind bars in the North East

  01-03-2019 17:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A round-up of some of the criminals sent to prison last months
  
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• Eddy Eats has a glowing review of Sunday lunch at the Half Moon in Ryton

  01-03-2019 17:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  This week our reviewer was in Ryton for his Sunday lunch at the The Half Moon but just what did he make of it?
  
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• Rafa Benitez reveals his players didn't do homework on West Ham danger man - and how they must learn their lessons

  01-03-2019 17:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Newcastle United manager admits some of his players hadn't heard of West Ham's £45million man
  
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• North of Tyne leaders outline devolution hopes at business summit

  01-03-2019 17:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Leaders of the North of Tyne devolved authority have urged businesses to engage with their plans to develop the economy
  
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• North East firms hedgehog lab, Cussins, and END named among fastest growing businesses in Europe

  01-03-2019 17:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  The North East firms have a combined turnover of more than £125m
  
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• Amble named as top staycation destination after town's transformation

  01-03-2019 17:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  The seaside town saw a huge increase in popularity according to a holiday rental firm
  
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• 'A stroke can happen to anyone' - warning signs you need to look out for

  01-03-2019 17:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  The Stroke Association is launching new drop-in sessions for anyone affected by stroke in Newcastle at the Eagles Community Arena
  
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• They key change in front of goal which has most pleased Rafa Benitez

  01-03-2019 17:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle were creating chances - but now they're taking them
  
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• 'He has to do really well' - Rafa Benitez's message to Jonjo Shelvey

  01-03-2019 17:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Newcastle United midfielder faces a battle win his first-team place back
  
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• Take a look around Eldon Square's own climbing centre Vertigo - how much is it to have a go?

  01-03-2019 17:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Vertigo is open in Eldon Leisure in intu Eldon Square with a number of different walls available
  
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• Northumberland shepherdess breaks world record with huge price for sale of sheep dog

  01-03-2019 17:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Emma Gray is known for writing a book about living in a remote part of Northumberland
  
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• Former Gershwin's restaurant in Newcastle set for new lease of life

  01-03-2019 17:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  The empty Dean Street eatery and event space, which once hosted live jazz nights, has been refurbished to attract a new tenant
  
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• 'False imprisonment' Sunderland van thief jailed

  01-03-2019 17:05 via bbc.co.uk
  He was locked inside a van after the owner caught him searching it.
  
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• Vaux site in Sunderland comes to life in exciting new CGI video

  01-03-2019 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The stunning fly-through video shows how the Vaux site will look, before the first workers and residents have even moved in
  
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• Fears health services are struggling to care for people with autism or ADHD

  01-03-2019 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Top NHS boss warned a quarter of people would suffer from a mental illness during their lifetime
  
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• Brit winner Sam Fender covers Ariana Grande song and reveals he turned down chance to be in video

  01-03-2019 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Brit Awards Critics Choice winner Sam Fender appeared in the BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge to cover an Ariana track
  
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• Ryan Adams cancels Newcastle O2 Academy gig and UK tour

  01-03-2019 16:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  The singer was due to perform at the O2 Academy on April 5
  
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• Rafa Benitez says it will be easier to talk about his contract once safety is achieved

  01-03-2019 16:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Newcastle United manager is only focused on one thing right now
  
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• Police statement in full after 'suspicious package' found near school in Newcastle's West End

  01-03-2019 16:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Officers found a 'suspicious package' at around 1.45pm after being called out to a report of a disturbance
  
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• How the Newcastle United Foundation is changing perceptions of mental health issues

  01-03-2019 15:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  ‘Be a Game Changer’ encourage football fans to take action and look after their mental health
  
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• Newcastle taco favourite Chuchos set to open another branch - in Jesmond

  01-03-2019 15:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The firm's Byker branch is currently the number one rated place for a 'cheap eat' in all of Newcastle
  
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• Sunderland are thriving in the high-pressure promotion race

  01-03-2019 15:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Sunderland manager Jack Ross says his side is rising to the challenge as the League One promotion race enters the finishing straight
  
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• Fears drivers face 'major inconvenience' over plans to close Hexham roundabout

  01-03-2019 15:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  The Northumberland County Council leader has written to the Government after Highways England altered its plans to manage the major roadworks
  
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• 'I think he has to win it' - Benitez verdict on Longstaff's award nomination

  01-03-2019 15:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Newcastle United midfielder has been nominated for the Premier League player of the month award.
  
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• 'Opportunistic thief' tried to claim he was being held prisoner in a van he was trying to steal

  01-03-2019 15:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jason Maginnis, 25, of no fixed address was convicted of theft from a motor vehicle, criminal damage and possessing an offensive weapon at Newcastle Crown Court
  
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• Huge house, a pool, big gardens with your own stream - and the price isn't as much as you'd think

  01-03-2019 15:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Hedworth Lane has a stunning leisure suite that is the perfect place for entertaining guests
  
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