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• Transformation of the Centre for Innovation (CFI) at Swans takes a major step forward

  22-03-2019 22:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Surgo Construction has been selected by North Tyneside Council as the contractor for second phase of the £1.5m Centre for Innovation (CFI) project
  
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• EuroMillions results: Friday's winning National Lottery numbers for £24m jackpot

  22-03-2019 22:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The winning EuroMillions numbers and Thunderball for Friday, March 22 are below - live breaking updates below
  
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• Crime gang who planned to flood Newcastle with cocaine jailed for total of over 30 years

  22-03-2019 22:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  The three men were handed jail terms at after admitting their role in a large-scale operation in which they attempted to flood the area with Class A drugs
  
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• Whitley Bay High School applies to install flood lights on its sports pitch

  22-03-2019 22:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  The plans state the lights will point down so they do not disturb residents who live nearby
  
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• Area of Newcastle city centre cordoned off after reports of 'collapsed male'

  22-03-2019 22:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  St Mary's Cathedral and surrounding areas were cordoned off after a collapsed man was discovered in Newcastle city centre
  
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• Whitley Bay primary pupils put the red-light on on excess traffic

  22-03-2019 22:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Pupils from Marine Park First School, in Whitley Bay,
  held a 'Walk to School Week' all this week
  
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• Old Whitley Bay boozer could be transformed into "luxury, high-end" seafront houses

  22-03-2019 22:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  The Whisky Bends pub site could be developed into three luxury four-bedroom town-houses
  
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• Inspection at South Tyneside's Council's children's services found social workers have taken on board recommendations

  22-03-2019 21:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Ofsted inspectors have published their findings after a visit to South Tyneside's Council's children's services
  
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• Revealed: The most dangerous roads for cyclists in the North East

  22-03-2019 21:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Official figures show that 1,681 cyclists were hurt or killed in accidents in the region between 2015 and 2017 - now safety campaigners are calling for more to be done to prevent accidents
  
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• Former homeless man feared having to shoplift again after DWP cut benefits

  22-03-2019 21:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Colin Williams, of Ashington, said changes to his benefits meant he was £100 per month worse off and he struggles to buy food after paying his bills
  
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• Newcastle United news and transfers LIVE - Boubakary Soumare linked; Rafa's future latest

  22-03-2019 21:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  All the latest news and views on all things black-and-white during the current international break
  
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• Sunderland AFC news and transfers LIVE - Preparations for Wembley continue; League One updates

  22-03-2019 21:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  All the latest Sunderland prepare for their Checkatrade Trophy Final against Portsmouth
  
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• Teen who 'tore a family into a million pieces' by killing gran sent to high security hospital

  22-03-2019 21:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ethan Mountain, of South Shields, was suffering from paranoid schizophrenia when he walked into the One Stop shop where Joan Hoggett was working and stabbed her more than 20 times
  
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• Newcastle police incident LIVE: Area of city centre cordoned off after reports of 'collapsed male'

  22-03-2019 21:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A major police cordon has been erected around St Mary's Cathedral in after a collapsed man was discovered in Newcastle city centre
  
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• Rafa Benitez says Academy changes won't make or break contract talks - but admits they were long overdue

  22-03-2019 20:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Newcastle United boss Rafa Benitez believes changes should have taken place some time ago
  
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• Jack Ross: Grant Leadbitter's professionalism even more important than his passion for Sunderland

  22-03-2019 20:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Grant Leadbitter knows what it means to represent the Black Cats, but Jack Ross says his biggest contribution has just been in setting standards at the Stadium of Light
  
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• See how this super mum uses her baby as a dumbbell to get back into shape

  22-03-2019 20:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Christina Francotte, 28, of Whickham, is a pre and post-natal personal trainer and fitness instructor and is showing new mums how to shed weight and tone up after giving birth
  
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• Almost 200 homes and a supermarket could be built on the former Clasper Village site

  22-03-2019 20:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  A demolished council estate is set to be transformed into 200 homes and a supermarket
  
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• Sunderland super fan George Forster elated with Stewart Donald's generosity to get him to Wembley

  22-03-2019 19:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  George, 92, is the chairman of the SAFC Supporters Association and attended his first Sunderland game in the 1930's
  
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• Manhunt for travelling thieves after gems and cash worth almost £100,000 stolen in six home raids

  22-03-2019 19:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Northumbria Police release CCTV after six high value home burglaries in five days
  
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• Mambo No.5 singer Lou Bega confirmed to join Five, 911 and Whigfield at Kubix Festival in Sunderland

  22-03-2019 19:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Lou Bega, the man responsible for Mambo No.5 will be at Kubix Festival in Sunderland this summer
  
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• Spectacular riverview flats approved amid 'bullying and slander' claims against developer

  22-03-2019 19:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  The luxury block of flats, which will boast spectacular views of the River Tyne have now been approved
  
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• Byker tip saved from closure threat as councillors reject 'insane' riverview flats plan

  22-03-2019 19:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Plans to build three blocks of flats downwind of the tip have been rejected
  
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• Killer driver laughed when told to slow down on journey which ended in death of passenger

  22-03-2019 19:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Richard Elmore admitted causing the death of Walker woman Demi Marie Burke in a crash on the Central Motorway in Newcastle which also left her auntie critically injured
  
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• Newcastle Airport Mother's Day breaks at prices which prove a gift

  22-03-2019 19:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Here's a top five pick of European city break flight destinations which can be a bargain buy if you time it right
  
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• Heartbreaking pictures of Steven Fairbairn's final moments with his family as they prepare for his funeral

  22-03-2019 18:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Steven Fairbairn, of Denton Burn, Newcastle, had his life support machine turned off after an accident in Texas but his organs have been given to five donors
  
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• Couple's dream Corfu wedding turns into £50,000 nightmare when they are met with 'squalor'

  22-03-2019 18:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  TUI is investigating concerns after Emma and Peter Hall's big day was anything but a fairytale
  
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• Sunderland aiming to attract 'half a billion pounds' of investment

  22-03-2019 18:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  City leaders say they want to bring in huge private sector investment between now and 2030
  
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• Drag Idol host Ophelia Balls gives her verdict on the final after contest's biggest year to date

  22-03-2019 18:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Drag Idol Newcastle has been massive this year and on Sunday night the 2019 winner will be crowned
  
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• Ethan Mountain sentencing: Updates from court as teen who stabbed Joan Hoggett is sentenced

  22-03-2019 18:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 19-year-old pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of Joan Hoggett on the grounds of diminished responsibility due to his paranoid schizophrenia
  
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• Premier League transfer rumours: Man City and Manchester United clash for starlet, Everton look to frustrate Newcastle United

  22-03-2019 18:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  The latest transfer rumours and gossip from the Premier League
  
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• How ex-Newcastle United defender Kevin Mbabu could make return to Premier League for a bargain fee

  22-03-2019 18:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  The defender is eager to return to the Premier League but has interest in Germany too
  
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• Alnwick Castle to screen Bohemian Rhapsody and The Greatest Showman sing-along

  22-03-2019 18:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumberland visitor attraction is to showcase big screen movie favourites this summer in its Cinema Under The Stars - and here's how to book
  
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• Sir John Hall reveals Newcastle were just two hours away from going bust before he stepped in

  22-03-2019 18:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  In the latest of a series with Sir John Hall - the former NUFC chairman speaks about his battle for Newcastle United
  
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• 41 jobs created as Go Outdoors opens new Sunderland store

  22-03-2019 18:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  It is the retailer's first shop in the city and 65th to open nationally
  
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• Take a look around mini Whitley Bay play village - complete with St Mary’s Lighthouse and Di Meo's

  22-03-2019 17:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Littley Bay, on Marine Avenue in the town, has a number of miniature role play sets based on real places including an ice cream parlour, supermarket and cinema
  
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• Byron is hosting a Jurassic Park movie dining night with dinosaur themed burgers on the menu

  22-03-2019 17:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  If you love Jurassic Park and you love a burger, you might want to get to Byron in Newcastle
  
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• Lego animal trail at WWT Washington will welcome some giant new arrivals this Easter

  22-03-2019 17:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  From owls to otters, Washington Wetland Centre is playing host to visitors up to 12 times the size of their usual attractions
  
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• My Delhi to bring Bollywood dancers and street food to Newcastle diners

  22-03-2019 17:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  The street food restaurant plans to give diners an authentic experience of eating in Delhi
  
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• Firm that fixes potholes in just two minutes wins biggest ever contract

  22-03-2019 17:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Velocity has received an order to build 16 of its pot hole repair machines
  
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• Fancy a Fat Lass Tickle? Newcastle marmalade maker Bridget Deane can oblige

  22-03-2019 17:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Word about Bridget's preserves and chutneys is spreading and she recently won silver at the world marmalade awards
  
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• Joan Hoggett death: Daughter tells of impact of shop stabbing

  22-03-2019 17:01 via bbc.co.uk
  The daughter of a woman stabbed to death in an unprovoked attack says she feels many different emotions in one day.
  
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• Tynemouth Outdoor Pool among seven schemes to win share of £2.7m to help boost coast

  22-03-2019 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Among the others to win grants from the Government are a project to create a bird-themed sculpture trail in Amble and Sunderland City Council for its plans to improve coastal facilities
  
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• Rafa Benitez calls up exciting teenager Thomas Allan to first team training - and Jamaal Lascelles and Rob Elliot return from injuries

  22-03-2019 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  With a host of internationals away until next week, Rafa Benitez has been able to survey his squad this week
  
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• Review of The Wensleydale Heifer - does the award-winning boutique hotel deserve its crown?

  22-03-2019 16:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  ChronicleLive visited the award-winning boutique hotel which is driving distance from Tyneside
  
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• What you'd see at Beamish Museum if it built a '2010-2019 town' in the future

  22-03-2019 16:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Beamish is already building a 1950s area, which got us thinking about what the museum would include in an area dedicated to this decade
  
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• Sir John Hall: Someone will buy Newcastle United one day - but they have to have top-four ambitions

  22-03-2019 16:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Former Newcastle United owner Sir John Hall spoke to The Everything is Black and White Podcast about his time at the Magpies
  
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• 'He needs the tools to be able to do his job' - Shola Ameobi on Rafa Benitez

  22-03-2019 16:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Former Newcastle United striker Shola Ameobi has shared his view on Rafa Benitez and the Spaniard's contract issue
  
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• Projects to boost North East economy in running for Government millions

  22-03-2019 16:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Three schemes that could provide "significant economic boosts" are in line to get multimillion-pound funding
  
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• Man behind Greggs' vegan sausage roll says it has been a 'revelation'

  22-03-2019 16:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Roger Whiteside, the chief executive of Greggs, insists its introduction was not a publicity stunt
  
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