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• Jack Ross' first year at Sunderland has been smiles better than before - but he needs to win on Sunday

  24-05-2019 23:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Black Cats manager Jack Ross takes pride in the fact those around the club have joined his first year there much more than what went before
  
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• Conservatives call for action over Sunderland city centre congestion

  24-05-2019 22:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Plans for a new dual carriageway are being welcomed in Sunderland
  
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• 'Life is incredibly fragile': Meet the nurse taking to the catwalk for Miss British Isles

  24-05-2019 21:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Clare Walton, 48, was scouted for the competition on social media and initially thought it was a scam
  
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• Teenage boy woke up with his bed on FIRE as blaze ripped through home

  24-05-2019 21:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ty Smith, from Fawdon, Newcastle, woke in the early hours to find the duvet wrapped around his right arm ablaze
  
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• Brute jailed for sickening assault on eight-month-old baby

  24-05-2019 20:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Disturbing videos of the assault were found on Jonathan Pearson's phone and it was reported to police
  
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• Fans arrive at Newcastle's first This is Tomorrow festival on the Town Moor

  24-05-2019 20:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The doors have opened at Exhibition Park for the three-day festival featuring headliners Foals, Noel Gallagher, Sterephonics and Lewis Capaldi - plus 54 other acts!
  
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• Heated row breaks out as council leader accuses opposition of being 'a disgrace'

  24-05-2019 20:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  The leader of Gateshead Council branded the opposition party a 'disgrace'
  
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• EuroMillions numbers: Winning National Lottery results for Friday May 24

  24-05-2019 20:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The winning EuroMillions numbers and Thunderball for Friday May 24 are below - live breaking updates below
  
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• Why Benitez will have to pull a KK if Rondon doesn't arrive

  24-05-2019 20:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United need to find someone better than Rondon if they miss out on the Venezuelan
  
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• 'Warped' Royal Navy sailor jailed for 'utterly vile' campaign of rape on young boy

  24-05-2019 19:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  John Henderson, of Amble, who was a respected member of the armed forces, subjected a young boy to a series of sordid attacks to fulfil his 'warped desires'
  
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• Climate emergency declared in Gateshead - but Green Party say it's not enough

  24-05-2019 19:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gateshead Council has voted in favour of drastic measures to tackle climate change
  
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• Newcastle's 2019 Quayside Seaside is enjoyed by children and adults

  24-05-2019 19:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  At the first sign of sunshine, the deckchairs on Newcastle's Quayside filled up and young and old enjoyed the extended 2019 site built by NE1
  
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• Fury over residents 'being banned' from Exhibition Park during This is Tomorrow festival

  24-05-2019 19:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The park's playground, cafe, tennis courts, and other features will be out of bounds for some residents as Exhibition Park plays host to festival revellers
  
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• Circus Extreme heads to Newcastle with aerial feats and 'superman' stunts this summer

  24-05-2019 19:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Roll up, Roll up! The circus is coming to town - and it might not be quite like the kind of circus you're used to
  
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• Abuse accuser Carl Beech says he 'saw three boys being murdered'

  24-05-2019 19:16 via bbc.co.uk
  Carl Beech wept as he told police how his friend "Scott" was killed after an MI5 boss's warning.
  
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• See Paul Smith perform at Culture Awards as North East celebrates a year of success

  24-05-2019 19:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sparkling awards night is accompanied by stand-out entertainment ranging from an orchestral touch by Maximo Park frontman Paul Smith to fast and funny rap
  
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• Council responds as parents and pupils up in arms over shock closure of community centre

  24-05-2019 19:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Hardman Centre, on Dryden Road, in Gateshead, shut today despite offers of help from the council
  
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• Here's how much promotion could be worth to Sunderland

  24-05-2019 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sunderland's parachute payments in League One from the Premier League were around £34million - far above what any other team in the division has received.
  
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• Charlton v Sunderland 1998: The greatest play-off final ever?

  24-05-2019 18:52 via bbc.co.uk
  Charlton and Sunderland meet 21 years after the two sides played out a 4-4 draw in arguably the greatest play-off final ever.
  
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• Gateshead: Club suspended from National League after 'multiple breaches' of financial rules

  24-05-2019 18:27 via bbc.co.uk
  Gateshead are suspended from the National League over "multiple breaches" of financial rules and refused a licence for 2019-20.
  
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• Northumberland County Show set to win visitors over with unusual animals

  24-05-2019 18:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  NFU is launching a new campaign at the show, which is set to see record numbers of alpacas
  
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• Food prices for This is Tomorrow festival in Newcastle this weekend

  24-05-2019 18:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  This is Tomorrow festival is taking over Exhibition Park in Newcastle over Bank Holiday weekend
  
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• 'I've been a very lucky boy' - A1 crash victim relives horror moment he came off his motorbike at 70mph

  24-05-2019 18:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Richard Cheshire broke his collarbone, arm and even a small section of finger in the horror crash
  
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• The newest view in the city

  24-05-2019 18:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The newest view in the city
  
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• National League suspend Gateshead and refuse licence for 2019-20 season

  24-05-2019 18:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  More bad news for the Tynesiders after a turbulent few months
  
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• Drink prices for This is Tomorrow festival in Newcastle's Exhibition Park

  24-05-2019 17:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  This is Tomorrow festival is now underway at Exhibition Park in Newcastle with a range of food and drink on offer
  
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• Theresa May resigns: MP Guy Opperman wants new leader from the centre ground

  24-05-2019 17:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Hexham MP Guy Opperman says the Conservatives must not allow themselves to be taken over by the far right
  
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• Newcastle United fan handed five-year football banning order for racially abusing Liverpool players

  24-05-2019 17:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Liverpool defeated Newcastle United 3-2 at St James' Park on Saturday, May 4, and Northumbria Police conducted an uncover stewarding operation
  
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• Newcastle United confirm full pre-season schedule with two more friendlies announced

  24-05-2019 17:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  The Magpies have inserted two more dates to their diary with friendly fixture list bolstered
  
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• A degree with a difference at Newcastle College University Centre

  24-05-2019 17:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Returning to education or training isn’t an easy decision, especially if you already work full-time or have other things to think about, such as a family or caring responsibilities. These are real reasons which could stop you pursuing a brand new path or learning new skills to help you get to where you want to be.
  
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• League One play-off final: Charlton Athletic v Sunderland

  24-05-2019 17:14 via bbc.co.uk
  Preview followed by live coverage of Sunday's League One play-off final between Charlton Athletic and Sunderland.
  
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• What are the potential effects of divorce on your farm?

  24-05-2019 17:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Nicola Matthews, partner at Hay & Kilner Law Firm, explains the financial complexities of  a break-up
  
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• Tolent builds a future on the strongest foundations

  24-05-2019 17:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Mike Hughes takes in one of the region’s newest views as he talks to two of the men building its future - Tolent founder John Wood and CEO Andy McLeod
  
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• Want to buy and run your own business? Ten top firms up for sale across the North East now

  24-05-2019 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  From award-winning breweries to city cafes and country pubs, these businesses can all be snapped up and developed today
  
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• See how hundreds of youngsters gathered in Newcastle City Centre to fight climate change

  24-05-2019 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The children missed school and went on "strike" on Friday morning to make their voices heard as they marched through the city centre and held a protest at Grey's Monument
  
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• Jack Ross is Sunderland's biggest asset - Niall Quinn's verdict on the Black Cats boss

  24-05-2019 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Former Sunderland player, manager and chairman Niall Quinn is a big fan on the Black Cats chief
  
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• 'He was one in a million' - Heartbreaking tribute to Connor Bensley who died aged 24

  24-05-2019 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Connor Bensley, of Gosforth, Newcastle, took his own life last year - now his family are helping to raise thousands of pounds for a charity that supports vulnerable young people
  
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• The key characteristic that any new Newcastle United signing will have to have if Rafa Benitez stays

  24-05-2019 16:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United want Rafa Benitez to stay and if he does, this is the top characteristic he will look for his new arrivals to have
  
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• Whorlton Hall alleged abuse victims 'could have been our patients' South Tyneside health bosses warn

  24-05-2019 16:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  BBC's Panorama featured the investigation but no borough patients were treated at the facility
  
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• Whorlton Hall alleged abuse victims 'could have been our patients' - South Tyneside health boss

  24-05-2019 16:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  BBC's Panorama featured the investigation but no borough patients were treated at the facility
  
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• Niall Quinn's message to Sunderland stars ahead of League One play-off final

  24-05-2019 16:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Black Cats legend has been speaking ahead of Sunday's Wembley showdown
  
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• Newcastle United defender Jamie Sterry regrets loan switch to Crewe Alexandra last season

  24-05-2019 16:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  The 23-year-old returned to United but did not make the squad after an injury to US international ended his season
  
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• Former sailor jailed for raping boy

  24-05-2019 15:50 via bbc.co.uk
  John Henderson's "horrific" crimes came to light after indecent images were found on his devices.
  
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• See inside revamped Newcastle pub whose new menu includes a signature steak with side of mac 'n' cheese

  24-05-2019 15:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Makeover of this Kenton pub includes a new look both inside and out and a meat-feast menu which is set to add to its appeal
  
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• New Channel 5 show seeks Geordies to go an all inclusive holiday to Spain

  24-05-2019 15:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  If you love an all inclusive holiday the new Channel 5 show from Title Role Productions could be right up your street
  
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• Newcastle United handed a big boost as Yoshinori Muto misses out on Japan's Copa America squad

  24-05-2019 14:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Japan striker is desperate to be a hit at St James' Park and will be raring to go for pre-season
  
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• B&M is selling Battenburg Cake flavoured gin and it costs less than £10

  24-05-2019 14:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  B&M are embraced the nation's love for cake with three flavoured gin liqueurs including a Battenburg Cake one
  
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• 10 arrested over alleged abuse of patients at Whorlton Hall in County Durham

  24-05-2019 14:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Seven men and three women were arrested at addresses in Barnard Castle, Bishop Auckland, Darlington and Stockton on Friday morning
  
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• Theresa May resigns: What happens next, how will a leadership contest work?

  24-05-2019 14:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  How will a new Conservative leader be chosen and when will the result be announced?
  
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• Sunderland vs Charlton team selector: Pick your starting line-up for Wembley play-off final

  24-05-2019 14:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Use our team selector tool to pick the Sunderland team that you would start in the play-off final at Wembley
  
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