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• New sports pitches, new building design and revised car park - £3.1m plans to renovate Northumberland school

  15-04-2019 22:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  The council also earmarked £3.1million to invest in buildings and facilities at Haydon Bridge High School
  
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• New homes to be built in Jarrow despite 58 letters of objection

  15-04-2019 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The land was once earmarked for a pub but has now been approved for homes to be built on it
  
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• 'A true gentleman' - Gateshead Council leaders pay tribute to chief executive Roger Kelly

  15-04-2019 21:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Roger Kelly oversaw projects that brought the Gateshead Millennium Bridge and Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art to Tyneside
  
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• Royal baby name odds: The bookies' favourite names for Harry and Meghan's first baby

  15-04-2019 21:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's firstborn child is likely to be born soon, though the official due date isn't known
  
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• Plans for new taxi booking office in Newbottle rejected over noise fears

  15-04-2019 20:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A letter of objection was lodged over potential littering and noise concerns
  
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• Intemperance review – sepia-toned tragicomedy offers only despair

  15-04-2019 20:00
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  In this revival of Lizzie Nunnery’s debut about a family in the 19th-century Liverpool slums, misery is piled upon misery – for the audience and the charactersLizzie Nunnery says she hears a play she’s writing before she sees it. Even as a playwright, this accomplished singer-songwriter has a heightened musical sense. Nothing wrong with that, except in this revival of Intemperance, her full-length debut first seen in an acclaimed production at the
  
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• Sunderland AFC news and transfers LIVE: Skipper's defiant message

  15-04-2019 19:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sunderland have to quickly put that defeat to Coventry out of their minds as Jack Ross looks to maintain their automatic promotion push.
  
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• Newcastle U23s vs Manchester United U23s LIVE: Build-up, team news and goal updates

  15-04-2019 18:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle Utd's youngsters welcome Man Utd to St James' Park as they look to maintain their push for automatic promotion.
  
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• Iceland selling UK's 'cheapest' chicken and you won't believe the price

  15-04-2019 18:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  If you like your chicken, you might want to head to Iceland as the frozen food store says its prices won't be beaten
  
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• 'This is the part where you want to be involved' - George Honeyman's message to Sunderland team-mates

  15-04-2019 18:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Black Cats captain is convinced his side have what it takes to get over the line
  
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• Government admits the death of 120 homeless North East rough sleepers is 'desperate and sad news'

  15-04-2019 17:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  120 homeless people died in the North East over a five year period
  
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• Fake Festival tour is coming to South Shields in the summer

  15-04-2019 17:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  After a sell-out in Tynemouth, Fake Festivals have announced a new date near Newcastle
  
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• Sam Fender reveals release date and track listing for debut album Hypersonic Missiles

  15-04-2019 17:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Brit Award Critics Choice winner Sam Fender has revealed when debut album Hypersonic Missiles will be released
  
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• The Sunderland player named in League One's top 10 stars - as voted by rival fans

  15-04-2019 17:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Black Cats goalkeeper Jon McLaughlin wins praise from rival fans
  
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• Man claims he wasn't 'masturbating in a public area' after allegedly being caught behaving in 'indecent manner'

  15-04-2019 17:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  39-year-old Gregg Toulmin, of Chester-le-Street, is charged with outraging public decency
  
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• Warm winter weather fails to dent Carr's Group sales and profits

  15-04-2019 17:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The agriculture and engineering specialist has toasted a strong performance in the last six months
  
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• Peter Andre speaks about past rivalry with Ant and Dec in new documentary

  15-04-2019 17:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The singer has opened up on his past rivalry with Ant McPartlin and Dec Donnelly, in the battle to reach the top of the charts
  
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• Northumberland firm Lynx Precast creates new jobs and accelerates into new markets

  15-04-2019 17:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Lynx Precast has secured funding of £170,000 from the North East Rural Growth Network
  
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• Nice Network makes all the right connections

  15-04-2019 17:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  THE COMPANY that sold the first ever mobile phone in the North East is celebrating three decades at the forefront of the telecommunications industry with its most successful year to date.
  
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• Instagram star Kelsey Wells reveals how she juggles motherhood and the diet that keeps her in shape

  15-04-2019 17:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Known for her sculpted abs and incredible endurance, the 29-year-old fitness star rose to fame four years ago
  
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• People flock from all over to try Gateshead bakery's new Trifle Cheesecake

  15-04-2019 16:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  If you love trifle and you love cheesecake, you'll love the Trifle Cheesecake now on sale in Gateshead
  
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• League One play-offs dates confirmed: Fixtures, dates and final revealed

  15-04-2019 16:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The information Sunderland could need this May
  
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• Could Monsoon and Accessorize be the latest to close stores on the High Street?

  15-04-2019 16:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Parent company of fashion chains has called in advisors after suffering big losses in most recent accounts
  
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• Wetherspoons Hotel to open next door to Newcastle city centre pub, firm reveals

  15-04-2019 16:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 'Super Spoons' plans in Newcastle will include the firm's first North East hotel in the city at the historic building
  
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• Is Newcastle United vs Southampton on TV, when is kick-off, how do I watch it and who is in the teams?

  15-04-2019 16:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle host Southampton in their penultimate home game of the Premier League season on Saturday
  
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• Plans for new Trimdon bed and breakfast given go-ahead

  15-04-2019 16:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Last year, a 'change of use' bid was lodged for 1 The Barns in Trimdon Grange, Trimdon Station
  
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• Barry's Bargain Superstore selling 12 cans of Malibu for ridiculously low price

  15-04-2019 16:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  If you love Malibu you'll want to get yourself to the bargain superstore and snap up its latest deal
  
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• A Gavin and Stacey themed pub quiz is coming to Newcastle with £80 jackpot

  15-04-2019 16:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  If you are still a massive fan of Gavin and Stacey a pub quiz is coming to Newcastle dedicated to the hit BBC show
  
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• Tributes to 'devoted' dad and 'loving' fiancé David Farrell who died in A68 motorbike crash

  15-04-2019 15:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The family of David Farrell have described him as 'a devoted father to his young son' after his sudden death last week
  
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• Sunderland's Jack Ross is ready to make changes against Doncaster - injuries permitting

  15-04-2019 15:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sunderland need players who can cope with the pressure of the run-in after picking up just one point from their last two home games
  
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• A Creme Egg pizza has arrived in Newcastle for Easter and it looks amazing!

  15-04-2019 15:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Easter pizza, featuring Creme Eggs and Mini Eggs, is on sale at a Newcastle pub right now
  
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• Rafa Benitez tipped for 'big club - Fulham' according to national journalist

  15-04-2019 15:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Newcastle United manager Rafa Benitez's contract is up next month but the hope is he will sign a new deal
  
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• Ladbrokes predicts when Meghan Markle's baby will be born as it slashes odds on arrival date

  15-04-2019 15:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are preparing to welcome their new arrival
  
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• Home Bargains is selling boxes of 100 Jaffa Cakes for less than £4

  15-04-2019 15:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  If you're a big fan of Jaffa Cakes you'll want to get yourself to Home Bargains as they have a great offer on them
  
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• Newcastle United hope to agree deal with Rafa Benitez within the next fortnight - as both parties eye contract extension

  15-04-2019 14:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Toon boss wants more control in the transfer window but Newcastle are yet to sanction certain requests
  
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• Is Sunderland vs Doncaster on TV, how can I follow it and who is in the teams?

  15-04-2019 14:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Black Cats welcome Doncaster to the Stadium of Light on Friday in what is a huge game at the top of League One - here is how you can follow it live
  
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• Burglar treated himself to a Burger King and drink of rum during splurge on stolen cards

  15-04-2019 14:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Steven Spencer has now admitted two burglaries and fraud by false representation after buying food, clothes and booze with the cards
  
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• 'It all just went up': Footage emerges of Sunderland AFC and Coventry City fans fighting in pub

  15-04-2019 14:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police officers are looking at the incident as part of the trouble which marred the 5-4 League One game at the Stadium of Light
  
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• Easter opening times for Aldi and Lidl - when are stores open over Bank Holiday weekend?

  15-04-2019 14:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  If you're looking to shop in Aldi or Lidl over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend you'll need to be aware of store opening times
  
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• Northumberland department store to shut down, with jobs to be lost

  15-04-2019 14:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Beales, in Hexham, is the latest store to fall victim of the crisis on the UK High Street
  
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• Ikea, B&Q, Homebase & Wickes Easter Bank Holiday weekend opening times for Newcastle and the North East

  15-04-2019 13:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  If you are using Easter weekend for home improvements, here's when and when to shop
  
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• Celtic legend claims club would need extreme measures to lure Rafa Benitez from Newcastle United job

  15-04-2019 13:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Davie Provan claims Celtic 'would need chloroform' to get Rafa Benitez to the job at Parkhead
  
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• Nurse who stole codeine from hospital caught out when colleagues marked a box with a UV pen

  15-04-2019 13:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Staff at the University Hospital of North Durham marked a strip of codeine when they suspected Rachael Hird was raiding the drug cupboard on two wards
  
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• New Newcastle bar and restaurant Banyan to have dining lottery for free food and drinks

  15-04-2019 13:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Banyan has proved popular since opening in Newcastle last month and will host the dining lottery over Easter
  
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• Newcastle set to be hotter than Greece as temperatures forecast to soar during Easter weekend

  15-04-2019 13:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  If you're staying at home during the long weekend you might get better weather than those jetting off on holiday
  
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• 'They'll be right up for this game' - Graeme Souness on Newcastle United vs Liverpool

  15-04-2019 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Graeme Souness has joined a long list of TV pundits to pinpoint Newcastle's game against Liverpool as crucial to the Premier League
  
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• Scoop Music Festival to take over Stocksfield farm with Dave Pearce and Brandon Bloc on the bill

  15-04-2019 12:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Scoop music festival will take over Stocksfield this summer with top DJs, tribute acts and local acts on the lineup
  
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• Scotswood Bridge works likely to lead to months of delays and diversions

  15-04-2019 12:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The bridge is to undergo maintenance work for the first time in 52 years
  
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• Shay Given's brilliant reaction to Mo Salah's Liverpool stunner

  15-04-2019 12:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Liverpool striker hit a wondergoal against Chelsea - but Shay only had eyes for his dinner
  
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• Game of Thrones season 8: The most popular Game of Thrones-inspired baby names in the North East

  15-04-2019 12:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  You're now more likely to find a little Arya, Khaleesi or Ned at a nursery in the North East
  
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