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• Going nowhere: Wesley Neailey's murderer Dominic McKilligan 'too dangerous' for release

  22-06-2019 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Paedophile Dominic McKilligan left the Arthur's Hill community shocked after killing the youngster 21 years ago
  
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• Driver taken to hospital after ploughing through safety railings in Byker crash

  22-06-2019 21:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police were called to the scene on Raby Street in Byker, Newcastle at about 5.30pm on Saturday
  
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• Driver ploughs through safety railings in Byker crash

  22-06-2019 21:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police were called to the scene on Raby Street in Byker, Newcastle at about 5.30pm on Saturday
  
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• Blyth Spartans new boy reveals delight at linking up with childhood hero Lee Clark

  22-06-2019 21:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Scott Fenwick was a big fan of Clark as part of Kevin Keegan's Entertainers
  
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• Lotto results LIVE: Winning numbers for Saturday's £10.6m Lotto and Thunderball

  22-06-2019 20:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The winning National Lottery numbers and Thunderball for Saturday, June 22 - live breaking updates and results below
  
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• Watch moment police dog finds teen hiding in bushes after he drove 100mph on WRONG side of motorway

  22-06-2019 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Liam Facey was spotted by police officers driving a BMW in South Shields last Wednesday, but refused to stop when asked to pull over
  
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• Shocked mum claims UFO 'as big as a Transit van' was spotted hovering above A19

  22-06-2019 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A shocked mum and daughter say they chased the 'aircraft' after their close encounter
  
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• Cluny to hold 'Sausage, Beer and Cider' festival over Bank Holiday weekend

  22-06-2019 18:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Expect live music, speciality sausages sourced from premium producers and - of course - beer
  
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• 15 spectacular pictures as families enjoy day out at the fair at The Hoppings

  22-06-2019 18:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Families bask in the sunshine as they enjoyed the rides at The Hoppings
  
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• 'Sunderland fans need to forget it' - Peterborough United chairman has his say on rumours

  22-06-2019 18:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Posh chairman Darragh MacAnthony spent his Saturday afternoon answering questions on Twitter and the Black Cats came up more than once
  
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• 'Messages of hope' for Sunderland's bridges

  22-06-2019 17:41 via bbc.co.uk
  The move was inspired by a local teenager whose uplifting notes targeted those in despair.
  
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• Arriva offering passengers an unlimited day of travel for £1 - for one day only

  22-06-2019 17:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Arriva buses link Newcastle to the coast and Northumberland
  
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• Terminally ill child abuser suffered severe pain before he died behind bars

  22-06-2019 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Douglas Richardson was a teenager when he abused his two young nieces in the 1970s
  
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• Should Sunderland's slowness to make new signings this summer be worrying their supporters?

  22-06-2019 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Rivals are making moves, transfer targets are being snapped up, but the Black Cats are still awaiting their first new signing of the summer of 2019
  
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• Former Newcastle United keeper explains why he traded full-time football for Whickham

  22-06-2019 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Adam Bartlett is excited by the Glebemen's ambition
  
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• De Gea offered new bumper Manchester United contract; Spurs suffer Ndombele set-back - latest Premier League rumours

  22-06-2019 14:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The latest Premier League news and rumours
  
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• You can cycle around the St James' Pitch at free Let's Ride Newcastle event

  22-06-2019 14:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle's city centre roads will be closed to traffic for a free to enter cycling event in July
  
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• 'This is one of the best-kept secrets in the North East festival calendar'

  22-06-2019 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Rothbury Traditional Music Festival has been serving up the best tuneful Northumbrian traditions for more than 40 years. Here's what's on this year
  
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• No club at any level would allow themselves to reach the limbo Newcastle United now find themselves in

  22-06-2019 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Pre-season starts in a few weeks, yet so much remains uncertain at Newcastle United
  
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• Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer backs new play celebrating Sir Bobby Robson's life

  22-06-2019 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  ‘Bobby Robson Saved My Life’ is set to open at The Customs House in South Shields on July 16 and will run for five nights
  
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• Meet the couple offering a new tasting experience in the region - Scandi style

  22-06-2019 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It’s a case of hjem sweet hjem for Swedish chef Alex Nietosvouri and North East partner Ally Thompson, at their new restaurant in Northumberland
  
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• HUGE drop in complaints over Newcastle's bins as council claims 99.9% are collected on time

  22-06-2019 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  According to Newcastle City Council, 99.9% of the city's seven million bin collections were made on schedule
  
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• Hjem: Meet the couple offering a new North East tasting experience - Scandi style

  22-06-2019 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It’s a case of hjem sweet hjem for Swedish chef Alex Nietosvouri and North East partner Ally Thompson, at their new restaurant in Northumberland
  
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• When to expect thunderstorms in the North East as the Met Office updates weather warning

  22-06-2019 13:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A yellow warning for thunderstorms in the North East has been changed by forecasters as a more accurate picture develops
  
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• Newcastle United maintain silence despite claims Rafa Benitez is 'almost gone'

  22-06-2019 13:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Magpies have not spoken publicly about Benitez's position since April
  
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• Same again? Portsmouth highlight Sunderland still team to beat and their rivalry will rumble on

  22-06-2019 13:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Pompey No.2 Joe Gallen cranked up the pressure by naming the Black Cats 'clear favourites' for promotion and the rivalry between the clubs is as strong as ever
  
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• In Pictures: Cervical cancer widower nears end of coast walk

  22-06-2019 13:11 via bbc.co.uk
  He has walked the English and Welsh Coast in memory of his wife who died from cervical cancer.
  
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• Missing woman Nomusa Khumalo found safe and well

  22-06-2019 12:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police confirmed Nomusa Khumalo has been found safe and well
  
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• Concern for missing woman Nomusa Khumalo who could be in Newcastle or North Shields

  22-06-2019 12:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police say that missing Nomusa Khumalo may have travelled to Newcastle or North Shields after last being seen on Friday
  
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• Magaluf stabbings: Four British tourists injured in street brawl on Punta Ballena strip

  22-06-2019 12:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A huge fight is said to have broken out in the Majorca resort after the tourists had their wallets and phones stolen
  
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• Former Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew keen on job at Major League Soccer outfit

  22-06-2019 12:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Pardew has been out of work for over a year and is keen to make his return to management
  
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• Why Blackett Street and Newgate Street are closed to traffic today - and where to get your bus

  22-06-2019 12:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Bus stops have been moved as the area is temporarily closed to traffic
  
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• Byker rape investigation continues after woman was attacked near bus stop in broad daylight

  22-06-2019 12:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police say a woman was dragged into the bushes behind a bus stop and attacked at around 10am on Friday morning
  
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• Why a one-year extension for Rafa Benitez is not ideal - but may be the best Newcastle can hope for

  22-06-2019 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United manager Rafa Benitez is into the final nine days of his current Magpies deal and is yet to sign a new contract
  
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• Lidl reveals when it will open new Newcastle store which will create 40 jobs

  22-06-2019 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Planning permission was granted for the new Lidl store earlier this year - but now it is seeking a licence from Newcastle City Council
  
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• Beware: The common airport scams to look out for if you're travelling this summer

  22-06-2019 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  There are several things to be wary of while you jet off on your trip including taxi scams and pickpockets
  
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• Controlling boyfriend who turned into 'monster' after snorting cocaine left ex fearing for her life

  22-06-2019 11:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Samuel Ford, of Ashington, left a woman he met at student accommodation living in fear after a "toxic" relationship
  
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• Sinkhole closes road and causes diversions in Seaton

  22-06-2019 11:53 via bbc.co.uk
  Excavation work was carried out and the void found after a dip appeared in a road in Seaton.
  
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• Dietmar Hamann in court: Former Newcastle United star is charged with assaulting girlfriend

  22-06-2019 11:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Hamann, who also played for Liverpool and Manchester City, was arrested following an alleged disturbance in Sydney, Australia
  
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• Six rescued by firefighters after cabin cruiser boat gets stuck on mud on River Tyne

  22-06-2019 11:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Emergency services were called to the River Tyne on Friday night after a boat become stuck on the mudflats
  
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• Revealed: Managers eyeing Newcastle United job as Rafa Benitez situation heads towards end game

  22-06-2019 11:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  In this week's edition of the Newcastle United notebook, uncertainty over Rafa Benitez's position has created a buzz in European football
  
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• Fortnite video game makers vow to refund parents if their children rack up a huge bill

  22-06-2019 11:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Epic Games, the maker of Fortnite, said people are 'limited in Fortnite Battle Royale'
  
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• Uncertainty at Sunderland's League One rivals as Doncaster Rovers lose their manager

  22-06-2019 10:58 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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• Beamish Museum recreates miners' life from 1950s

  22-06-2019 10:57 via bbc.co.uk
  A miners' welfare hall and community centre has been recreated at an open-air attraction.
  
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• FA Cup schedule confirmed: Find out the days, times and dates of every round

  22-06-2019 10:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Here is the key info for next season’s FA Cup
  
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• George Foreman vows to 'get' Twitter troll who tricked him into sharing picture of gunman Raoul Moat

  22-06-2019 10:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The former heavyweight champion of the world has hit back at the Twitter troll after the sick prank went viral
  
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• Tickets for South Shields vs Sunderland have now SOLD OUT

  22-06-2019 10:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Black Cats will take on the Mariners on July 11
  
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• Shola Ameobi reveals his plans after being named Newcastle United's first ever loan manager

  22-06-2019 09:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Clubs such as Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich have had loan managers for years - now United have filled an important position
  
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• The North East postcodes where house prices are rising the most - and it might surprise you

  22-06-2019 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Properties in the NE4 postcode - including Arthur's Hill, Elswick, and Wingrove in Newcastle's West End - enjoyed the highest year-on-year growth
  
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• The claimants who challenged the DWP over losing their benefits - and won

  22-06-2019 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  ChronicleLive has helped to highlight a range of problems people on universal credit have faced
  
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