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• Jack Ross shutting out the off-the-field noise as Sunderland prepare for Portsmouth play-off decider

  14-05-2019 23:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Rumours have been swirling around the Stadium of Light recently, but manager Jack Ross says focussing on his own job has not been difficult
  
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• 'I'll be really pleased if I stay, then he stays': Rafa Benitez on Isaac Hayden's Newcastle future

  14-05-2019 23:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United midfielder Isaac Hayden is desperate to leave St James' Park in order to relocate closer to his family
  
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• Alim Ozturk: Sunderland centre-back has gone from liability to lynchpin in less than a month

  14-05-2019 23:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Alim Ozturk was an accident not even waiting to happen until Easter. Now Sunderland are mightily relieved their central defender's red card was overturned
  
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• Woman allegedly raped by man who tried to murder her tells court: 'I was fighting for my life'

  14-05-2019 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Darran Read, of Sunderland, denies attempted murder, rape and false imprisonment of a woman he met in a nightclub and invited back to his flat
  
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• Death of man found on Jarrow High Street being treated as 'suspicious'

  14-05-2019 21:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A police cordon is up around High Street in Jarrow after a man's body was discovered inside a property on Tuesday afternoon
  
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• EuroMillions numbers: Winning National Lottery results for Tuesday May 14

  14-05-2019 20:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The winning EuroMillions numbers and Thunderball for Tuesday, May 14, are below - live breaking updates below
  
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• Newcastle United news and transfers RECAP: What Mike Ashley told players after Fulham game

  14-05-2019 20:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle Utd boss Rafa Benitez has entered the final 47 days of his contract but Matt Ritchie is among those who thinks he will sign a new deal.
  
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• Jeremy Kyle Show 'dressed guests in hoodies and tracksuits' and tried to 'create confrontation'

  14-05-2019 20:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A former runner on the ITV show has alleged that there was violence backstage
  
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• From Rafa contract talks to kit release and pre-season return: The key Newcastle dates this close season

  14-05-2019 20:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United's season is over but it promises to be a busy close season at St James' Park
  
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• Northern Powerhouse campaigners hit back at proposals to axe HS2

  14-05-2019 19:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The North needs HS2 as well as local transport improvements, says Northern Powerhouse Partnership
  
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• Carl Beech told 'extraordinary tale' of VIP paedophile ring

  14-05-2019 19:48 via bbc.co.uk
  Carl Beech is accused of lying about child murders and abuse by a group of powerful public figures.
  
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• What it's like on board the new Azuma trains coming to the East Coast Main Line

  14-05-2019 19:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  State-of-the-art trains built in County Durham are coming to the East Coast Main Line at last, and we took a ride in one of them
  
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• NUFC and SAFC fans team up for Spanish charity adventure

  14-05-2019 19:30 via bbc.co.uk
  Fans from Newcastle and Sunderland are teaming up for a fundraising road trip to Benidorm.
  
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• Barcelona worried about Liverpool stealing Matthijs de Ligt, Gareth Bale blow for Man Utd and Spurs - rumours

  14-05-2019 19:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Football transfer news and rumours from around Europe
  
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• FA Cup set to be aired exclusively on free-to-air TV after new ITV deal

  14-05-2019 19:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The oldest cup competition in the world is set to be broadcast on free-to-air TV
  
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• "We wish he had never opened the door that day" - Family of tragic Steve Coulson speak of devastation

  14-05-2019 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Loving dad died at his home in Stakeford in October last year
  
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• The Blaydon Races last ticket call - here's a last chance to take part in famous June event

  14-05-2019 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Here's how you can still bag a place in The Blaydon Races this June 9 and play a part in boosting charity
  
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• Panathinaikos supremo Nikos Dabizas keen to forge links with Newcastle United

  14-05-2019 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Former Newcastle United star Nikos Dabizas checks out youngsters at St Mary's Stadium
  
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• Meet the kind-hearted woman who has opened a hedgehog hotel

  14-05-2019 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jacqui Clarke, of Dipton, County Durham, is appealing for people to make their gardens hedgehog friendly in a bid to stop numbers plummeting
  
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• Shocking results as Newcastle players past and present get Snapchat gender swapped

  14-05-2019 18:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Snapchar's Gender Swap has gone viral over the past few days and we've used it on Newcastle players past and present
  
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• Shocking results as Newcastle players and present get Snapchat gender swapped

  14-05-2019 18:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Snapchar's Gender Swap has gone viral over the past few days and we've used it on Newcastle players past and present
  
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• Why former Sunderland striker could miss out on play-off reunion

  14-05-2019 18:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  James Vaughan's loan spell at Portsmouth has not gone to plan
  
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• Spice Girls in Sunderland: support act, stage times and tickets for Stadium of Light concert

  14-05-2019 18:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Spice Girls arrive at the Stadium of Light on June 6 for a huge outdoor concert on their Spice World tour
  
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• Who is UK Eurovision entry Michael Rice? Bigger Than Us singer in grand final

  14-05-2019 18:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Eurovision Song Contest 2019 final takes place on Saturday and the UK will be represented by Michael Rice
  
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• Popular Newcastle Quayside restaurant Liu Dining to close and put up for sale

  14-05-2019 18:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Old Bonded Warehouse restaurant is now being marketed with a £420,000 price tag
  
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• Who is Australia's Eurovision entry Kate Miller-Heidke? Zero Gravity singer a hot tip

  14-05-2019 17:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Eurovision Song Contest 2019 gets underway with semi final 1 on Tuesday and Australia are on it
  
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• Bale offered Premier League return; Man United eye defender in world record deal

  14-05-2019 17:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Premier League transfer news and rumours from around the top tier
  
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• North East missing out on record job figures as unemployment stays unchanged

  14-05-2019 17:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Region still has the country's highest levels of unemployment, new figures show
  
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• Jack Ross says reports linking Sunderland with a new director of football are news to him

  14-05-2019 17:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sunderland manager Jack Ross also said claims that head of recruitment Tony Coton has left Wearside are wrong
  
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• World Transplant Games in Newcastle offers plenty scope for everyone to play a part

  14-05-2019 17:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  August event is a sporting celebration with an important message to promote and here's how to help (without even trying!)
  
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• Plans for new car park at Morpeth railway station given green light

  14-05-2019 17:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The planning application was given the green light by the Castle Morpeth Local Area Council
  
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• Tragedy as jet skiers find man's body in River Tyne near Millennium Bridge

  14-05-2019 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The group of four had been out on their jet skis on Monday evening when they found a man's body in the water
  
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• Isaac Hayden lifts lid on his uncertain future and how Mike Ashley cleared the air with Newcastle United players

  14-05-2019 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Magpies owner entered the dressing room after the 4-0 win at Fulham
  
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• Antony Gormley statue 'vandalised' on Newcastle University campus - and some students are pleased

  14-05-2019 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  'Clasp' is on loan from the Angel of the North creator, as part of his 'Blockwork' series, and it hasn't gone down well with all students
  
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• Street closed to drivers after 3.5-metre-deep sinkhole opens up in road

  14-05-2019 16:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Diversions have been put in place around the A689 in Wearhead after a sinkhole was found to be an 'extensive void' spanning the road
  
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• Eurovision second semi final lineup: Countries and running order for Thursday

  14-05-2019 16:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Eurovision Song Contest 2019 is here but before the final on Saturday there are two semi-finals
  
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• Miguel Almiron's international boss delivers update on winger's injury, as he's named in Copa America squad

  14-05-2019 16:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United winger Miguel Almiron has been named in Paraguay's provisional squad for the Copa America
  
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• Newcastle's 18+ only crazy 'Ghetto Golf' course reveals opening date and is now taking bookings

  14-05-2019 16:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Ghetto Golf course combines mini golf with cocktails in a child-free environment and is set to open in Hoults Yard
  
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• Iceland is giving away free bread rolls with its burgers for one week only

  14-05-2019 16:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Iceland have a tasty deal this week by offering free bread rolls with its burgers
  
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• Jack Ross transcript: Sunderland boss on Aiden McGeady, Ozturk red and takeover talk

  14-05-2019 16:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Everything Sunderland boss Jack Ross said ahead of the play-off semi final second leg against Portsmouth
  
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• Rondon vs Mitrovic? Given what Benitez wants in a Newcastle striker, there's simply no comparison

  14-05-2019 16:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United sold Aleksandar Mitrovic and brought in Salomon Rondon as a replacement - and the contrast at the weekend was stark
  
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• Labour has rebuffed 'demands' for opposition groups to be given a louder voice

  14-05-2019 15:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sunderland's ruling Labour Party has rejected calls for opposition groups to be given more prominent roles on the city council following the local elections
  
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• Who will win the Let's Grow prize at the North East Business Awards

  14-05-2019 15:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Bloom Procurement Services, the Wheel Company and razorblue are competing for the prize which rewards growing companies
  
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• Why Jack Ross won't dwell on what could have been after Ozturk red card

  14-05-2019 15:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Sunderland manager only wants to focus on the future despite a string of decision which has gone against them
  
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• Three North East companies in the running for Apprenticeship award

  14-05-2019 15:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Egger, Hays Travel and Intelect are competing to win the Apprenticeship category at the North East Business Awards
  
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• Newcastle's Screen on the Green will return this summer with another sizzling bill

  14-05-2019 15:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Popular outdoor film screenings will be back but another summer favourite won't be going ahead in 2019
  
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• Newcastle's Screen on the Green will return this summer with a sizzling bill that's longer than ever before

  14-05-2019 15:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Popular outdoor film screenings will be back but another summer favourite won't be going ahead in 2019
  
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• Eurovision Song Contest 2019 odds: Which country is favourite to win?

  14-05-2019 15:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Eurovision Song Contest 2019 gets going with the first semi-final on Tuesday night
  
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• Steve Harper leaves post as Newcastle United goalkeeper coach

  14-05-2019 14:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Harper was Newcastle Academy's lead goalkeeper coach for the 2018/19 season and helped nurture Nathan Harker
  
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• Durham firm Esh wins £6.7m contract on IAMP project

  14-05-2019 14:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Construction work will prepare first phase of programme that aims to bring more than 7,000 jobs to the North East
  
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