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• Five players Newcastle could target if takeover isn't completed

  29-07-2020 21:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Magpies are in limbo with no decision made by the Premier League as to whether their Saudi-backed takeover will be approved
  
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• The 10 areas in England with the highest coronavirus infection rates

  29-07-2020 21:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The new figures come as Oldham overtakes Leicester as the area with the second-highest rate in the country, behind only Blackburn with Darwen
  
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• BeIN Sports reference NUFC takeover in latest statement

  29-07-2020 21:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United's takeover is just the latest skirmish in a battle between two regional superpowers, as today's statement confirms
  
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• Double delight as Northumberland restaurant and B&B are shortlisted for awards

  29-07-2020 20:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Following lockdown struggles, Hjem and St Cuthbert’s House are celebrating being singled out by the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence
  
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• Luxury County Durham hotel is shortlisted for national tourism award

  29-07-2020 20:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Seaham Hall is nominated in the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence - and Visit County Durham gets a nod too
  
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• Lotto results: Winning National Lottery numbers for Wednesday July 29

  29-07-2020 20:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The National Lottery draw and Thunderball numbers for Wednesday July 29, 2020 - live breaking updates and results below
  
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• Saudi Arabia appeal WTO piracy ruling as dispute with Qatar rages on

  29-07-2020 20:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United finds itself in the middle of Middle East proxy war as tensions between Saudi Arabia and Qatar worsen
  
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• Four men arrested as police crack down on rural crime in Northumberland

  29-07-2020 19:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Officers from Northumbria Police carried out a string of dawn raids in Stobhill, Blyth and Bedington as part of the operation to tackle drug supply, burglary and theft
  
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• Investigation launched after woman raped by masked man in her own home

  29-07-2020 19:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The attacker is believed to have been wearing a hood and a face mask at the time of the assault on Monday night
  
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• Is it really safe for vulnerable people to stop shielding?

  29-07-2020 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  From August 1, the government will stop advising extremely clinically vulnerable people to shield - but with Covid-19 cases still rising, some still don't feel safe
  
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• Heartbreak as student dies of cancer days after getting his degree

  29-07-2020 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Martin McClure, 44, battled cancer for two years and died after achieving his dream of earning his degree
  
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• Ex-cop faces jail for lying about string of sex offence convictions to get job

  29-07-2020 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Lee Rackham, who was jailed in 2009 and 2014 for sexually assaulting vulnerable woman while he worked as a police officer,also breached a court order by working unsupervised with a lone female
  
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• Dad who got out of car feeling ill died after falling into path of oncoming van

  29-07-2020 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gary Amos suffered a 'sudden medical episode' at work while driving on Durham Road, Consett, on November 26 last year
  
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• Gateshead Council re-opens flyover to motorists following public outrage

  29-07-2020 18:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The move follows days of frustration as motorists endured long queues after work
  
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• Coronavirus: How many confirmed cases are there in your area?

  29-07-2020 18:36 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Key graphics explaining how coronavirus has spread in the UK and the government's response.
  
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• Jet2 cancels flights and holidays to Cyprus due to strict entry measures

  29-07-2020 18:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The operator has already cancelled trips to the Spanish mainland as well as to the Balearic and Canary Islands as fears continue over a second wave of coronavirus in Europe
  
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• Perverted porn addict downloaded indecent images of children as young as five

  29-07-2020 18:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Stephen Jefferson-Wright, of Sunderland, had more than 1,000 indecent images, mainly of girls aged between five and seven
  
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• Sam Fender 'buzzing' to play Newcastle show in summer surprise for fans

  29-07-2020 18:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Hypersonic Missiles star is announced as the opening act at Virgin Money Unity Arena where his 'only gig of the year' will see him play material from his upcoming new album
  
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• Mike Ashley is backed to spend very little in the summer window

  29-07-2020 17:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Paul Merson has delivered a rather bizarre preview on the summer transfer window
  
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• National Trust planning to cut 1,200 jobs due to impact of coronavirus crisis

  29-07-2020 17:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The charity, which had 5.6 million members, has lost nearly £200 million as a result of the Covid-19 crisis and looks to save £100 million - equivalent to a fifth of its annual spend
  
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• Everyone with coronavirus symptoms urged to get test to prevent second wave

  29-07-2020 17:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Officials are dealing with 20 to 30 outbreaks of Covid-19 every day
  
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• Denise Welch dishes out surprising advice to Princess Anne

  29-07-2020 17:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Denise had some rather unexpected advice for Princess Anne during a discussion on Loose Women on Wednesday
  
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• Scarlett Moffatt heralded by viewers for 'life-saving' TV interview

  29-07-2020 17:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Scarlett Moffatt spoke about her own experiences of smear tests as she gave potentially life saving advice on Lorraine
  
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• 'They got this badly wrong': Gateshead Council slammed over traffic changes

  29-07-2020 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gateshead Council’s leader Martin Gannon said 'substantial' changes are set to be made to traffic shake-up
  
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• Farmer's stark warning after ewe mauled by out-of-control dog

  29-07-2020 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumberland County Council has issued a reminder to dog owners about responsible behaviour in the countryside as reports of dogs attacking sheep and wildlife increase
  
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• Care home owner had 'zero' support amid claims homes were 'thrown to the wolves'

  29-07-2020 16:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Lucy Craig, who owns Craig Healthcare, worked shifts at Cramlington House care home throughout lockdown and claims she had to 'beg' to receive help for residents
  
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• Coronavirus: Sage Gateshead begins job loss consultation

  29-07-2020 16:28 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Sage Gateshead says 180 of its 500 jobs are set to be axed in the wake of a £10m loss.
  
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• Man arrested in Sunderland on suspicion of meeting an underage girl

  29-07-2020 15:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A 38-year-old man was arrested in Sunderland in the Southwick area
  
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• Dwight Gayle vows not to 'down tools' during short break

  29-07-2020 15:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United's Dwight Gayle is already thinking about the new season
  
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• This Morning expert branded 'quarantine dodger' by angry viewers

  29-07-2020 15:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  This Morning's resident travel expert Simon Calder has sparked more outrage from viewers over his views on quarantine
  
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• Thieves target Sunderland's new Pop Recs building for the fourth time

  29-07-2020 15:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It comes after instruments and equipment belonging to the Sunderland Young Musicians Project were stolen back in May
  
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• Full list of McDonald's prices for every item following slash in VAT

  29-07-2020 15:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The fast food chain has revealed how much each of its items on the menu costs after the Government reduced the tax from 20% to 5%
  
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• Sunderland take season cards off sale until capacity restrictions are confirmed

  29-07-2020 15:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ground capacities will be limited when fans are allowed back, and Sunderland are wary of being oversubscribed
  
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• Ned Eckersley: Durham wicketkeeper-batsman succeeds Cameron Bancroft as captain

  29-07-2020 14:59 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Durham wicketkeeper-batsman Ned Eckersley will captain the side this season in red-ball cricket as stand-in for Cameron Bancroft.
  
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• Geordie Shore newcomer Amelia Lily denies feud with Chloe Ferry

  29-07-2020 14:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Geordie Shore newcomer Amelia Lily has shot down rumours she was embroiled in a feud with co-star Chloe Ferry
  
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• See Newcastle's new beer garden with street art, fire pits and Bowie-theme menu

  29-07-2020 14:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Customers are being invited Under the Bridge in the Ouseburn for some socially-distanced boozing and big screen action this weekend
  
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• Have your say on controversial roads shake-up in Gateshead

  29-07-2020 14:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gateshead Council has said it will 'substantially alter' its traffic proposals around the flyover, Askew Road and the Tyne Bridge - but what do you make of it all?
  
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• Flares reopens in Newcastle this weekend with guilty pleasures disco party

  29-07-2020 14:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Popular city bar announces its relaunch plans as it opens bookings for tables
  
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• William Storey claims he will invest £50m in Sunderland if he takes over

  29-07-2020 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Founder of Rich Energy William Storey is facing a winding-up petition, but he sees that as no obstacle to buying Sunderland and investing £50m
  
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• Greggs outlines when it could return to its full menu - and launch new products

  29-07-2020 13:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The bakery chain has opened almost all of its 2,000+ shops but is operating on a reduced menu at first
  
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• Revenues fall at Durham firm Hargreaves Services as projects hit delays

  29-07-2020 13:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The company made a historic decision earlier this year to move away from its traditional coal mining base
  
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• Martin Lewis issues urgent MOT warning to all drivers

  29-07-2020 13:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The financial guru has sent out a warning message regarding changes to MOT tests which will come into effect in August - here is what he has said
  
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• Coronavirus drives surge in homes seeking help with council tax

  29-07-2020 13:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The number of households eligible for help has soared by 15 per cent
  
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• Sunderland special school to expand after just three years

  29-07-2020 13:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ashbrooke School has been given permission to grow, despite concerns over the loss of a playing field
  
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• Scarlett Moffatt speaks out on rumours she's doing Strictly

  29-07-2020 13:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  I'm A Celebrity winner Scarlett Moffatt has been linked to an appearance on the new series of Strictly Come Dancing
  
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• Greggs won't pay staff if they have to quarantine when returning from holiday

  29-07-2020 13:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle firm says it explicitly told staff they were taking a risk if they went on foreign holidays
  
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• Stunning street art honouring County Durham's mining heritage painted on pub

  29-07-2020 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Renowned street artist Cosmo Sarson collaborated with artist Jamie Holman to paint the piece on the Volunteer Arms
  
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• See the moment police catch drug-driver after high-speed chase

  29-07-2020 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Anthony Dinsdale has been jailed for 10 months and has also been banned from driving for over three years
  
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• Peter Ramage hopes to draw on past experiences as he reveals motivation for taking Newcastle role

  29-07-2020 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The former Newcastle defender has been named assistant coach of the Magpies' under-23 side
  
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• How to watch Ramy season two in the UK

  29-07-2020 12:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The second series starring Ramy Youssef and Mahershala Ali will be streaming in the UK very soon
  
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