Newcastle news

• Sunderland to meet Charlton in League One play-off final in a repeat of 1998

  17-05-2019 23:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Sunderland and will square off with Charlton at Wembley on May 26 with the prize of promotion to Championship at stake
  
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• 'It was like Line of Duty': Residents' shock as armed police descend on Cowgate street

  17-05-2019 22:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Armed officers swooped on Moorhead in Cowgate on Friday night, while neighbours were told to leave their homes
  
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• Armed police on Cowgate street RECAP: Police head into home in Newcastle

  17-05-2019 20:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Armed police have arrived on Moorhead in Cowgate on Friday evening three days after police were first called to the area
  
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• EuroMillions numbers: Winning National Lottery results for Friday May 17

  17-05-2019 20:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The winning EuroMillions numbers and Thunderball for Friday, May 17, are below - live breaking updates below
  
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• Second man pleads not guilty to murdering teenager Connor Brown

  17-05-2019 20:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ally Gordon pleaded not guilty to murdering Connor Brown in Sunderland and Leighton Barrass denied the same charge last month
  
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• Newcastle United simply can't afford to lose 25 goals a season pair

  17-05-2019 20:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Magpies forward line could look very different if things go badly this summer
  
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• Work on Berwick's new £20m leisure centre could start within six months

  17-05-2019 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumberland County Council is planning to build a replacement facility on the site of the existing Swan Centre in Tweedmouth.
  
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• Newcastle United make surprising decision to release talented Geordie youngster

  17-05-2019 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Lewis McNall says goodbye to his team-mates after a tough year with injury
  
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• New bar could open in Durham city centre on site of former Coral betting shop

  17-05-2019 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Earlier this year, a 'change of use' bid was lodged for the ex-Coral betting Shop in 66 Saddler Street in Durham City
  
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• 'I was treating cancer with sudocrem': Vulva cancer survivor says shame prevents diagnosis

  17-05-2019 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Deb Cook, from North Shields, wants to encourage people to talk openly about cancers like hers and says there's no need to be embarrassed
  
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• Clean air toll survey extended by 48 hours after fault on Newcastle City Council's website

  17-05-2019 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The deadline has been extended until midnight on Sunday after a fault with Newcastle City Council's website
  
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• It's ready! First look at new Killingworth Road as part of major route gets set to reopen

  17-05-2019 18:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  From 6am on Monday drivers will at long last be able head down the major Newcastle route
  
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• Shameless fraudsters use 'sophisticated' courier scam to trick elderly victims out of £100,000

  17-05-2019 18:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Edward Gibson, 80, received numerous calls from fraudsters telling him he was due more than £3,000 in overpaid bank charges
  
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• Barcelona eye Manchester United youngster; Liverpool make contact with Turkish goalkeeper - latest Premier League rumours

  17-05-2019 17:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The latest news and rumours from the Premier League
  
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• Who is Netherlands Eurovision entry Duncan Laurence? Arcade singer tipped to win Song Contest

  17-05-2019 17:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Netherlands' Eurovision 2019 entry Duncan Laurence is bookies favourite to win with contest with Arcade
  
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• Newcastle choreographer Lee Proud makes the Eurovision final with Iceland

  17-05-2019 17:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Lee Proud, who has choreographed hit shows like Billy Elliott and Matilda is now gearing up for the Eurovision 2019 final
  
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• New jobs on the way as former South Shields funeral parlour is to be transformed into pharmacy

  17-05-2019 17:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  According to planning documents, the plans are expected to create 10 full-time jobs.
  
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• Stage times for This is Tomorrow festival in Newcastle and the full lineup

  17-05-2019 17:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  This is Tomorrow festival will take over Newcastle's Exhibition Park over May Bank Holiday weekend
  
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• Stage times for This is Tomorrow festival in Newcastle and all the lineup

  17-05-2019 17:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  This is Tomorrow festival will take over Newcastle's Exhibition Park over May Bank Holiday weekend
  
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• This is when you can expect to see some big changes at Newcastle Central Station

  17-05-2019 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Plans for a £5.2m redesign of the station were unveiled earlier this year, including a new entrance opposite the Centre for Life
  
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• South Shields-born Hollywood legend, Sir Ridley Scott to receive blue plaque

  17-05-2019 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Plaques aim to pay tribute to those who have made a "significant contribution to the cultural, industrial or civic legacy
  
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• Birth certificate for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's son Archie reveals where he was born

  17-05-2019 16:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor is seventh in line to the throne
  
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• Green light for new policy to stamp out modern slavery in South Tyneside

  17-05-2019 16:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Modern slavery can refer to a range of offences - from sexual exploitation, forced labour, forced marriage or forced begging to benefit fraud, domestic servitude and illegal adoption
  
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• Report reveals £11.2m underspend in Northumberland County Council's budget

  17-05-2019 16:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  The report also reveals Active Northumberland is to receive an additional one-off £300,000 payment
  
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• Little Steven and the Disciples of Soul come to Newcastle

  17-05-2019 16:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Little Steven and the Disciples of Soul announce Newcastle show as part of worldwide tour of new album
  
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• Jack Ross on why Mickey Gray will be praying Doncaster Rovers reach the play-off final

  17-05-2019 16:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sunderland will discover their play-off final opponents tonight, and Jack Ross says Mickey Gray will be hoping to avoid a re-run of the 1998 final against Charlton Athletic
  
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• Eldon Square shopping centre evacuated after fire breaks out in restaurant's kitchen

  17-05-2019 15:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  TGI Fridays remains closed to the public with it currently unknown when the restaurant will be once again open for business.
  
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• South Tyneside Council adopt new rules to tackle bullying and harassment complaints

  17-05-2019 15:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  South Tyneside Council leader Iain Malcolm introduced the changes to the council constitution
  
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• Premier League completed transfers: Every signing completed ahead of the 2019-20 season

  17-05-2019 15:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Premier League clubs are active in the market ahead of the new season
  
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• Entrepreneur returns to North East roots from US to launch new business with new jobs

  17-05-2019 15:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Andrew Gibson has also snapped up a former industrial site to act as the new HQ for his venture Shred Base
  
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• 'You'll never be forgotten' - Moving tributes paid to Alex Johnson as scores turn out for funeral

  17-05-2019 15:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Alex's body was tragically recovered from the River Tyne on Newcastle Quayside on May 1 following a major search
  
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• Rafa Benitez contract extension talks: Where we stand on the situation after day two of negotiations

  17-05-2019 15:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The talks between United and Rafa Benitez opened up yesterday in London
  
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• Newcastle firm behind Hadrian Tower is moves into development of rooftop homes

  17-05-2019 15:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  High Street Group aims for the sky with acquisition of London penthouse specialist
  
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• Olly Murs in Newcastle: Important security information for Utilita Arena concert

  17-05-2019 15:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Olly Murs is at the Utilita Arena in Newcastle on his All the Hits tour, here are some security pointers if you're going
  
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• Why Ayoze Perez being left out of Spain squad could affect his Newcastle United future

  17-05-2019 15:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ayoze Perez admits it is his 'dream' to play for Spain - and the Newcastle United forward is already considering his Magpies future
  
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• Manchester United fans react surprisingly to Sean Longstaff transfer rumours

  17-05-2019 14:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United talent Sean Longstaff has been linked with a move to Manchester United
  
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• Murder charge after body found in Jarrow house

  17-05-2019 14:53 via bbc.co.uk
  Police appeal for information after Simon Bowman is not seen for two days and is then found dead.
  
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• Grant Leadbitter helped Sunderland to Wembley the day after his mother's death

  17-05-2019 14:37 via bbc.co.uk
  Grant Leadbitter reveals he helped Sunderland reach the League One play-off final just a day after his mother's death.
  
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• Burger King chicken fries launch exclusively on Just Eat but only for this weekend

  17-05-2019 14:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Burger King's chicken fries are now available to order on Just Eat but you'll need to be quick
  
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• Premiership: Newcastle Falcons v Bristol

  17-05-2019 14:04 via bbc.co.uk
  Team news as Newcastle Falcons host Bristol in Saturday's Premiership fixture at Kingston Park (16:00 BST).
  
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• Understand backstory and Grant Leadbitter's very good performance becomes a great one

  17-05-2019 14:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Grant Leadbitter had barely been seen in Sunderland's team since they shipped five goals against Coventry City, but what he has been going through in that time has only now become clear
  
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• Man United won't be Sean Longstaff's last admirers - but Newcastle must build team around midfielder

  17-05-2019 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United midfielder Sean Longstaff is wanted by Manchester United now that the Premier League transfer window is open
  
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• How Newcastle fans can buy their own mini replica version of Wor Flags' magnificent surfer flag

  17-05-2019 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Wor Flags, which is a Newcastle United fans' group, unveiled their Gallowgate End-sized flag ahead of the Liverpool match earlier this month
  
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• Firefighters use hacksaw to remove POTTY that got stuck on two-year-old boy's head in Aldi

  17-05-2019 13:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  One fire crew from South Shields were dispatched to the scene and removed the potty from the boy's head in a matter of minutes
  
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• County Championship: Worcestershire beat Durham by five wickets despite scare

  17-05-2019 13:46 via bbc.co.uk
  Worcestershire recover from Chris Rushworth's burst of 5-28 to beat Durham by five wickets at New Road.
  
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• Club Tropicana gets set for Sunderland and Joe McElderry can't wait to be home

  17-05-2019 13:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Joe McElderry heads up the cast as 80s musical Club Tropicana arrives at Sunderland Empire
  
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• Inside Scream for Pizza's first ever restaurant in Newcastle

  17-05-2019 13:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  What you can expect from the popular street food specialists' first restaurant in Sandyford, Newcastle
  
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