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• Parents of Ashington stab victim Lee Matthewson reveal devastation brutal killing had on family

  21-06-2019 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  On the anniversary of the fatal attack in Ashington, Louise and Ian Matthewson make a heartfelt plea to end the UK's knife epidemic
  
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• Byker rape: Residents speak of shock after woman is attacked in broad daylight

  21-06-2019 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police are hunting a rapist who struck at a spot dubbed 'the bully' behind a bus stop at 10am
  
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• Newcastle United takeover news and transfers RECAP: Rafa Benitez has 'one hand on exit'

  21-06-2019 20:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle Utd boss Rafa Benitez is approaching the final week of his contract and the uncertainty continues on Tyneside.
  
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• TSB bank partially closed after worker collapsed in accident inside Northumberland Street branch

  21-06-2019 20:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  An investigation has been launched into the accident inside the TSB branch shortly after closing time on Thursday
  
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• EuroMillions results: Winning National Lottery numbers for Friday's £32m jackpot

  21-06-2019 20:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The winning EuroMillions numbers and Thunderball for Friday June 21 are below - live breaking updates below
  
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• EuroMillions results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for Friday's £32m jackpot

  21-06-2019 20:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The winning EuroMillions numbers and Thunderball for Friday June 21 are below - live breaking updates below
  
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• Dad was left dead on floor for more than 24 hours by alleged murderers, court hears

  21-06-2019 20:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gavin Moon, of Washington, was allegedly knifed to death by Brian Goldsmith and Luc Barker, who deny murder and are standing trial at Newcastle Crown Court
  
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• Lack of communication and frustration: What does the next week hold for Newcastle United?

  21-06-2019 20:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Everything is Black and Whit Podcast looks the frustrations over Rafa Benitez's future and what happens now
  
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• Road closed in County Durham as dangerous sinkhole opens up on carriageway

  21-06-2019 19:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Council workers have closed the road while they carry out excavation work and repairs on the hole in the B1404
  
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• These are the most popular places to Instagram in the UK - and one is in Newcastle

  21-06-2019 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Premier Inn has revealed the UK's 20 most popular spots on Instagram - they include a range of sites that stand out for their unusual features
  
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• 'I had a feeling something wasn't right' - brave mum loses unborn twin but will carry both babies to full term

  21-06-2019 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Becki Van der Land will carry both her babies to full term, although the twin girl died 17 weeks into the pregnancy and will never come home with her twin brother
  
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• George Honeyman is not Sunderland's best captain but whether to keep him on is a tough choice

  21-06-2019 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Circumstances made George Honeyman the best bet to lead the Black Cats last season but the fact they have changed makes life awkward
  
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• Extinction Rebellion to host 'family die-in' protest around Dippy at Great North Museum

  21-06-2019 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Extinction Rebellion has urged participants to dress as animals as it plans further action in Newcastle
  
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• Business Supplement: Northern Law Awards 2019

  21-06-2019 18:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The fifth Northern Law Awards brought together the best of the Northern legal community to share their successes and achievements
  
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• £1,000 reward for information after damaged cables cause hours of Metro disruption

  21-06-2019 18:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  An investigation into the attempted cable theft has been launched by police
  
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• Newcastle delivers the goods again say filmmakers as Ken Loach's new film gears up for its UK premiere

  21-06-2019 18:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Makers of delivery driver drama Sorry We Missed You praise Newcastle, the setting picked for a second time by the I, Daniel Blake director
  
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• Kynren outdoor theatre production makes a welcome return

  21-06-2019 18:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A Viking village, complete with cookhouse, cottages and a working blacksmith’s forge, has been recreated as part of this year's Kynren spectacular live outdoor theatre production in County Durham
  
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• Incoming Newcastle United under-23s coach Neil Redfearn discusses his new role at the club

  21-06-2019 18:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Magpies have revealed a new Academy coaching line-up for the 2019/20 season
  
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• Woman raped in bushes behind bus stop in Byker in shocking daylight attack

  21-06-2019 18:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police have released a description of a man after a 30-year-old woman was raped at 10am behind a bus stop
  
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• Shola Ameobi role confirmed as part of Newcastle United's Academy reshuffle

  21-06-2019 17:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle Utd have confirmed that Neil Redfearn and Shola Ameobi are both returning to the club as part of an Academy reshuffle.
  
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• Uncertainty at Sunderland's League One rivals as Doncaster Rovers face losing their manager

  21-06-2019 17:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Rovers are expected to be in the League One promotion picture once more, and the Black Cats are interested in buying their top-scorer
  
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• Man taken to hospital after two lorry crash on A1 near Belford in Northumberland

  21-06-2019 17:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police have been called to the A1 near Belford after a crash involving two lorries which left one person needing hospital treatment
  
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• Hoppings Funfair 2019 is open and it's sunny! - Guide to ride and food prices

  21-06-2019 17:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It's the 137th time the Hoppings has rolled up to Newcastle's Town Moor
  
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• Food at Newcastle's Ghetto Golf - here's what's on the Apocalypse Cow menu and how much it costs

  21-06-2019 17:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The new leisure attraction - offering crazy golf with a BIG difference - will open in July and food is set to play a big part in the venture
  
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• Empty Ponteland bank could be turned into bar and restaurant by owners

  21-06-2019 17:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Barclays Bank quit the building in January and owners Malhotra Group is exploring options for it
  
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• Thousands of people believe their neighbourhoods are getting worse, as crime continues to rise

  21-06-2019 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gateshead Council has said it aims to tackle drugs, domestic violence, anti-social behaviour, hate crime and terrorism
  
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• The disabled duck who needs a wheelchair after illness left her lame

  21-06-2019 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jimmy the female duck, from St Stephen’s CE Primary School in Willington,  survived pneumonia but was left with a limp to her leg, so caring Deborah Wilson made a wheelchair for her to get about
  
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• The 'ambitious' plan behind Newcastle's bid to become first UK city to end homelessness

  21-06-2019 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  More than 1,500 homeless people were placed in supported accommodation in the city last year, the council says
  
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• Northumbrian Water agrees to pay more than £1million following environmental breaches

  21-06-2019 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Environmental projects across the North East to benefit from £1m payment after Northumbrian Water admitted offences in the region
  
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• Former NUFC number nine recounts reminding Craig Bellamy of his privileged position in football

  21-06-2019 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ron McGarry claims he used his relationship with Joe Harvey to remind Craig Bellamy of how lucky he was to be at NUFC
  
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• New plans for former Newcastle hospital site are revealed by housing developers

  21-06-2019 16:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Lok Developments want to build 35 to 40 homes on the site, which has been empty for almost 20 years
  
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• Rape investigation in Byker LIVE: Updates as officers cordon off area near Byker Wall

  21-06-2019 16:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police have cordoned off an area near the Byker Wall with officers seen near Chirton Wynd for most of the day
  
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• Who is Love Island new girl Arabella Chi? Shock as bombshell arrives in the villa

  21-06-2019 16:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Love Island has another new arrival in the shape of bombshell Arabella Chi whose arrival shocked the villa
  
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• Love Island's Yewande left raging as Arabella makes a move on Danny

  21-06-2019 16:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Yewande finally showed Danny some affection on Thursday night's Love Island but has it come too late?
  
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• See Kynren's new Viking Village which will make its debut at this summer's outdoor live theatre event

  21-06-2019 16:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A new pre-show experience for Kynren audiences will offer a taster of 9th Century life - but watch out for those Viking warriors!
  
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• Wanted man Gary Maclean who is 'avoiding police' last seen travelling on the Metro

  21-06-2019 15:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gary Maclean was released from prison in February but is now wanted by police for breaching the terms of his licence
  
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• Man in critical condition in hospital after sustaining head injuries in alleged assault

  21-06-2019 15:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A 45-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent
  
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• Love Island's Arabella causes Curtis and Amy row after kissing him

  21-06-2019 15:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Love Island loves a challenge and a kissing competition causes tension between one of the villa's most solid couples
  
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• Smoke billows over Heaton street after garden fire spreads to back doors

  21-06-2019 15:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Firefighters say no-one was injured but multiple doors and at least one property's kitchen have sustained smoke damage
  
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• Steve Harmison claims Newcastle fans will 'never forgive' Rafa Benitez if he leaves the club

  21-06-2019 15:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Benitez's Newcastle contract expires in nine days and fans' fears are growing that he could leave the club next weekend
  
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• Firefighters called to cellar fire in Newcastle city centre pub

  21-06-2019 14:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Two fire engines were pictured on Nun Street in Newcastle city centre at about 1pm on Friday
  
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• Former County Championship-winning Durham captain Will Smith retires from cricket

  21-06-2019 14:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Will Smith won the County Championship four times, three times with Durham, in an always eventful career but has decided to walk away after his second Riverside spell failed to live up to the first
  
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• Sunderland target Stewart Downing poised to join Blackburn Rovers, according to report

  21-06-2019 14:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Stewart Downing had a loan spell at the Stadium of Light in 2003, but the lure of the Championship and a Middlesbrough legend will stop a reunion
  
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• Sunderland target Stewart Downing joins Blackburn Rovers on a free transfer

  21-06-2019 14:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Stewart Downing had a loan spell at the Stadium of Light in 2003, but the lure of the Championship and a Middlesbrough legend will stop a reunion
  
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• Thunderstorm warning extended into THIRD day for parts of the North East

  21-06-2019 14:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  According to the Met Office, storms could stretch into Tuesday in County Durham
  
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• Newcastle United to send Under-23s and Under-18s to Spain for pre-season training

  21-06-2019 14:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Magpies are yet to announce any pre-season friendly games at second string level at this stage
  
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• Kynren guide to parking, security, food, tickets AND what to wear at the epic Bishop Auckland show

  21-06-2019 14:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Kynren - An Epic Tale of England will be back from June 29 and here's a guide to how to get there, where to park and what to wear to ensure you get the best out of the unique experience
  
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• Future of Jesmond Nursery site unclear after housing developer pulls out

  21-06-2019 14:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The prime site will be put back on the market after PegasusLife said it won't now build luxury retirement homes
  
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• Will Smith: Durham batsman announces retirement

  21-06-2019 13:59 via bbc.co.uk
  Durham batsman Will Smith, 36, announces his retirement from cricket with immediate effect.
  
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• Love Island narrator Iain Stirling coming to Newcastle on his new stand up tour

  21-06-2019 13:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Love Island narrator Iain Stirling has announced his new Falling Upwards tour which includes a date in Newcastle
  
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