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• Tyneside-born killer who stabbed teenager 133 times is deported back to UK

  17-06-2020 21:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Christopher Clark Jones, 36, was sentenced to life imprisonment for the brutal murder of a homeless Australian teenager in 2005
  
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• Mauriss makes Magpies takeover offer: NUFC evening update

  17-06-2020 21:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  All of the latest Newcastle United takeover headlines including updates on Henry Mauriss and more
  
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• Henry Mauriss told to produce 5% deposit in order to officially join the race to buy Newcastle United

  17-06-2020 21:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The American businessman is keen to buy a Premier League club as Mike Ashley's wait for news from Premier League goes on
  
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• Gateshead couple sentenced after pocketing more than £130,000 in tax fraud scam

  17-06-2020 20:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Carl Mulholland, 33, and Melanie Ann Lee, 30, stole thousands in fraudulent Income Tax repayments before HMRC launched an investigation
  
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• BeIN Sports legal chief comments on NUFC takeover

  17-06-2020 20:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Newcastle United takeover has been a highly controversial issue, and now BeIN Sports legal chief has had his say
  
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• Newcastle hand 5 youngsters a call-up to the senior squad until end of season

  17-06-2020 20:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Magpies have bolstered their squad by naming five youngsters in the squad as back-up to Steve Bruce's senior squad
  
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• Jack Baldwin bids a classy farewell as he leaves Sunderland

  17-06-2020 20:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sunderland have released Jack Baldwin, with the defender taking to social media to thank the club as he departs
  
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• Lotto results: Winning National Lottery numbers for Wednesday June 17

  17-06-2020 20:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The National Lottery draw and Thunderball numbers for Wednesday June 17, 2020 - live breaking updates and results below
  
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• Lotto results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for Wednesday June 17

  17-06-2020 20:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The National Lottery draw and Thunderball numbers for Wednesday June 17, 2020 - live breaking updates and results below
  
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• Sunderland change season ticket stance, with Jim Rodwell apologising for 'mistake'

  17-06-2020 19:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sunderland chief executive Jim Rodwell has announced the club will offer refunds for any games played behind-closed-doors next season
  
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• Prisoner Daniel Sayers dies in hospital days after falling ill at HMP Durham

  17-06-2020 19:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 36-year-old died in hospital on Tuesday after being taken to hospital on Friday along with four other ill inmates
  
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• HMP Durham inmate who left man fighting for his life dies in hospital

  17-06-2020 19:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  36-year-old Daniel Sayers died in hospital on Tuesday after being taken to hospital on Friday along with four other ill inmates
  
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• Two deaths at North East hospitals as 77 further fatalities recorded

  17-06-2020 19:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Today's death toll was the lowest on a Wednesday since before lockdown with 77 recorded deaths in England hospitals
  
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• Paramedic student saves the life of pensioner who collapsed in street

  17-06-2020 19:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Shannon Bartram, 25, came to the rescue after spotting an elderly man lying unconscious on the pavement
  
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• How museums in the North East could look when they reopen

  17-06-2020 19:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Limited numbers of visitors and special time slots for vulnerable groups are among the measures being considered
  
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• Tesco and Asda shoppers spot glaring problem with new queueing systems

  17-06-2020 19:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The supermarket chains have created new rules to ensure customers do not have to queue outside before doing their shopping
  
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• Metro warning after busiest travel day since lockdown began

  17-06-2020 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Metro officials are conscious that trains will soon be at their maximum safe capacity with social distancing measures in place and it will be harder for passengers to stay two metres apart
  
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• Joelinton says NUFC must "adapt" to life behind closed doors ahead Sheff U clash

  17-06-2020 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Brazilian centre-forward is eager to find his goal-den touch in Premier League restart
  
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• Friends honour selfless Gateshead lad who died at just 35

  17-06-2020 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sam Ling Gibson, from Blackhall Mill, spent much of his life volunteering for Casa Taller Las Moyas, a community organisation which helps disadvantaged children in Colombia
  
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• North East facing "cultural catasrophe" from coronavirus lockdown, experts warn

  17-06-2020 18:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Industry bosses warn 2,000 jobs could be lost in the creative industries in the North East
  
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• Government issues 'Stay at home' plea to fans as Premier League returns

  17-06-2020 18:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Fans may be allowed back in stadiums in August but they've been asked to stay at home for now
  
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• Abuse and threats aimed at wheelchair user over faked photo

  17-06-2020 18:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The woman in a viral meme which mocks her wheelchair use appeals to people to think before posting.
  
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• NUFC takeover saga needs clarity as Magpies risk becoming zombie club

  17-06-2020 18:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The proposed takeover of Newcastle United continues to drag on
  
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• Hadrian's Wall and Barnard Castle among North Eastattactions reopening in July

  17-06-2020 18:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Full list is revealed of 40-plus English Heritage sites which will welcome back visitors - but they'll have to pre-book
  
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• Hadrian's Wall and Barnard Castle among North East attractions reopening in July

  17-06-2020 18:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Full list is revealed of 40-plus English Heritage sites which will welcome back visitors - but they'll have to pre-book
  
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• De La Rue to halt production of UK passports in Gateshead plant

  17-06-2020 17:58
  
  Contract loss puts 260 jobs at risk as firm puts plastic money at heart of turnaround planDe La Rue is halting production of banknotes and UK passports at its plant in north-east England after it lost the contract for the post-Brexit documents to the Franco-Dutch company Gemalto.The move threatens about 260 jobs at the Gateshead plant – which has made the UK’s passports for the past decade – and comes as the company announced plans to raise £100m from investors as part of
  
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• De La Rue to halt production of UK passports at Gateshead site

  17-06-2020 17:58
  
  Contract loss puts 260 jobs at risk as firm puts plastic money at heart of turnaround planDe La Rue is halting production of banknotes and UK passports at its plant in north-east England after it lost the contract for the post-Brexit documents to the Franco-Dutch company Gemalto.The move threatens about 260 jobs at the Gateshead plant – which has made the UK’s passports for the past decade – and comes as the company announced plans to raise £100m from investors as part of
  
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• See council gardeners put together stunning flower display to honour war heroes

  17-06-2020 17:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Bedding plants have been used to spell out the words VE DAY 75 on one of the main gateways into the city centre.
  
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• Investigation into Alnwick stabbing which left one man in hospital continues

  17-06-2020 17:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A 41-year-old man has been arrested as the investigation continues into the stabbing at the Pastures on Tuesday night
  
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• 'High' Holly Willoughby says she shouldn't be on the telly

  17-06-2020 17:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Holly Willoughby and fellow ITV host Phillip Schofield were doing a breathing masterclass with Wim Hof on Wednesday - and they certainly felt the effects
  
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• Jonjo Shelvey opens up on playing games behind closed doors and talks about THAT goal against Sheff United

  17-06-2020 17:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The former Liverpool midfielder has been previewing the clash with the Blades as preparations for Project Restart continue
  
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• Sunderland offer new deals to three first-teamers - but five more depart

  17-06-2020 17:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sunderland have made decisions over which of their players will be offered new deals on Wearside this summer
  
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• TUI announces update to Brits who are hoping to go on holiday this summer

  17-06-2020 17:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The travel firm is hoping to partially resume its operations in the UK this summer which will be seen as good news for thousands of customers
  
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• How Marcus Rashford's mum reacted to footballer's successful free meals campaign

  17-06-2020 17:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The England star says his mum, who raised him as a single parent, rang him up 10 times on Tuesday as he convinced the Government to make a u-turn
  
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• 'Glimmer of hope' for dog mauled by bullmastiffs as fundraising page is set up

  17-06-2020 17:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Macy was seriously injured after two dogs which belonged to another member of the public attacked her in the Ryhope area of Sunderland
  
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• Newcastle Christmas pods to return to the Tyne this year

  17-06-2020 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Christmas Tyne - outdoor dining pods on Newcastle Quayside - will open for bookings on June 19
  
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• Help our Lockdown Dog Hero winner River get her paws on the national title

  17-06-2020 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  River stole the hearts of our readers when you voted for her to be the North East's Lockdown Dog Hero - now she is in the running for the national title
  
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• 'Flashpoint for violence' - Police want to stop Taco Bell opening 24/7

  17-06-2020 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Mexixan takeaway wants to open all night in Grainger Street, but city police fear that it would add to problems caused by drinkers spilling out of bars and clubs in the early hours
  
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• Woman wrongly convicted under Coronavirus Act has second case dropped

  17-06-2020 15:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Marie Dinou was previously fined by a district judge for 'loitering' at Newcastle Central Station but a subsequent review revealed she'd been wrongly charged
  
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• Three suspected thieves chased after stolen car used to smash through gates

  17-06-2020 15:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police officers pursued three people after a car was abandoned in Sunderland following a theft from a garage
  
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• Fuego at Fenwick launches meal kits to takeaway

  17-06-2020 15:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Mediterranean restaurant is back to enjoy a pizza action following the reopening of flagship Newcastle department store
  
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• Theatre Royal closed until late November - but there is hope for panto

  17-06-2020 15:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  All shows at Newcastle's Theatre Royal are cancelled until November 24 due the coronavirus pandemic
  
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• Police divers searching river after Alnwick stabbing

  17-06-2020 15:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Marine unit divers can be seen searching the water near to Alnwick Castle
  
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• Ruel Fox reveals motivation behind Newcastle move was changing how black players were perceived

  17-06-2020 14:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Fox enjoyed a successful spell on Tyneside under Kevin Keegan between 1994 and 1995
  
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• Award-winning restaurant to open site in Newcastle after bucking lockdown slump

  17-06-2020 14:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The success of new software has led to the opening of a second Haveli restaurant in Newcastle
  
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• Sven Goran-Eriksson opens up on his admiration for NUFC and the city

  17-06-2020 14:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United is on the verge of a takeover, and Sven Goran-Eriksson believes it would be a great move
  
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• The plan to protect 81,000 in Sunderland at risk of Covid-19

  17-06-2020 14:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The virus has "replicated existing health inequalities and in some cases exacerbated them"
  
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• Baby girl has just months to live after being diagnosed with rare condition

  17-06-2020 14:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Eight-month-old Nellie Hammond has Krabbe Disease - a rare condition that causes the progressive damage of the nervous system
  
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• Black Lives Matter protest 'won't be stopped by violence'

  17-06-2020 13:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Anti-racist activists say they're reaching out to veterans groups who were "lied to" about war memorials and Grey's Monument being in danger from Black Lives Matter protesters
  
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• Go-Kart racer, 12 recycles old tyres to make plant pots for care homes

  17-06-2020 13:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Catherine Potter, from Bowburn, and her family have donated the colourful creations to care homes and to the air ambulance to auction for charity
  
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