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• KFC Byker employee tests positive for coronavirus

  12-08-2020 22:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The member of staff at the Shields Road restaurant is self-isolating at home after testing positive for the virus
  
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• William Storey claims he has 'blue-chip' backers ready for Sunderland takeover

  12-08-2020 21:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  William Storey has spoken out about his takeover plans as he continues to show interest in Sunderland
  
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• Police search after biker left with serious injuries

  12-08-2020 21:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police launched a search for the driver of a black Vauxhall Astra, which was found abandoned near the scene of the collision on Wednesday afternoon
  
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• Mum jailed for running at social workers with imitation firearm

  12-08-2020 21:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Melain Brass, of Sunderland, armed herself with the imitation weapon and ran towards social workers, leaving one of them terrified
  
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• Fan pressure on PL 'is helping': NUFC evening update

  12-08-2020 21:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  All of the latest Newcastle United takeover headlines including updates on the Saudi Public Investment Fund and more
  
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• Lotto results: Winning National Lottery numbers for Wednesday August 12

  12-08-2020 20:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The National Lottery draw and Thunderball numbers for Wednesday August 12, 2020 - live breaking updates and results below
  
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• Mum swung baseball bat when altercation between parents turned violent

  12-08-2020 20:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Churnette Symington waved the weapon at fellow adults after mums and dads became involved in an argument between teenage girls in Newcastle's west end
  
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• Man arrested after car involved in 'multiple collisions' in South Shields

  12-08-2020 19:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 23-year-old man who was taken into custody on Tuesday has since been released under investigation
  
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• How to appeal A-Level results under new system

  12-08-2020 19:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  What grade boundaries do teachers use, how do you appeal if you're not happy with your grade, is there a remarking process, and can you retake exams next year?
  
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• Mum pays tribute to courageous son who died from Huntington's Disease at just 27

  12-08-2020 19:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dean Major, 27, vowed to live life to the fullest after being diagnosed with the disease
  
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• MSD make loan to Derby County similar to Sunderland and Southampton - what could their motives be?

  12-08-2020 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Although under the banner of FPP Sunderland and to holding company Madrox Partners, MSD have continued their 'investment' in English football
  
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• 'Dangerous' paedophile who struck in alleys and toilets jailed for 20 years

  12-08-2020 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gary Short, of South Shields, was convicted of a series of sex attacks on a victim from the age of five
  
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• Another council loan for struggling Crowne Plaza Hotel

  12-08-2020 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Civic centre chiefs have agreed to lend even more cash to prop up the Crowne Plaza Hotel on the Stephenson Quarter development site, behind Central Station
  
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• MP backs calls for tougher sentences for thugs who attack emergency workers

  12-08-2020 18:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Government is carrying out a consultation on doubling the maximum penalty for those found guilty of assaulting emergency workers to two years
  
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• El Pincho and Flip & Stack both set to open at Riverwalk in Durham City

  12-08-2020 18:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Riverwalk has fully reopened its restaurants and leisure facilities after the coronavirus lockdown
  
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• Calls to end 'hysterical allegations' over bridge closures

  12-08-2020 18:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Furious debate has raged over Newcastle City Council’s controversial proposals, which will see vehicles banned from using five crossings in residential neighbourhoods from Thursday
  
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• Phil Parkinson slams the EFL salary cap, insisting clubs voted for it to level the playing field

  12-08-2020 18:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sunderland manager Phil Parkinson says the EFL salary cap decision 'not made in the best interests of football'
  
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• Northumbria Police has hired 200 new officers during lockdown

  12-08-2020 17:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The force wants to concentrate on attracting more female, black and Asian officers
  
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• CCTV appeal after centre hairdressers 'ransacked'

  12-08-2020 17:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The two people pictures on CCTV images were in the area at the time and may be able to help police with their investigation
  
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• Knifeman jumped counter and stole £2,000 from Jarrow shop

  12-08-2020 17:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police officers investigating the incident have asked any witnesses to contact them
  
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• October wait for fans to return to Stadium of Light

  12-08-2020 17:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  There could be a full month of football played in the city before any fans can see it live
  
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• Andy Carroll & Billi Mucklow enjoy last holiday before baby comes

  12-08-2020 17:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United striker Andy and other half Billi are on holiday with their brood before she gives birth
  
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• What travellers expect from Durham Bus station after plans given green light

  12-08-2020 17:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The new bus station has been designed to increase the overall space for passengers in a light and airy setting.
  
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• MP claims 'there will be movement' over the Newcastle takeover & Premier League

  12-08-2020 17:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Richard Holden MP for North West Durham has spoken to Chronicle Live about the takeover
  
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• Two men arrested in connection to Newbottle rape as investigation continues

  12-08-2020 17:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police is continuing to appeal for information following the incident on July 27
  
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• Your verdict on Newcastle rat run bridge closures

  12-08-2020 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A poll of more than 1,000 Chronicle readers reveals that a majority are opposed to the bridge closures – even though most people said they rarely or never use the crossings
  
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• Trolls World Tour becomes longest Number 1 of 2020 in UK film chart

  12-08-2020 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It's four successive weeks at the summit of the UK film chart is a 2020 record
  
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• Trolls World Tour become longest Number 1 of 2020 in UK film chart

  12-08-2020 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It's four successive weeks at the summit of the UK film chart is a 2020 record
  
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• Vicky Pattison tops I'm A Celebrity winners' 'rich list'

  12-08-2020 16:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Vicky, who won I'm A Celebrity at the end of 2015, is at the top of the list when it comes to social media earnings
  
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• Theatres and venues lit-up in red in call for urgent Government support

  12-08-2020 16:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Venue managers and employees say the arts sector is on its last legs - and won't survive COVID without rapid assistance
  
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• Phil Parkinson gives an update on transfers, admitting Sunderland missed out on 'a couple' last week

  12-08-2020 16:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sunderland have been priced out of deals for potential new recruits since the EFL salary cap came into effect on Friday
  
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• NUFC set to bank windfall after clause triggered

  12-08-2020 16:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United look set to benefit on the transfer activities of others, and that may help budget crunched by coronavirus
  
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• Man, 55, arrested after climbing over rails of Northern Spire Bridge

  12-08-2020 16:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The man was arrested on suspicion of public nuisance but has since been released with no further action
  
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• The Libertines' Gary Powell can't wait to play live - starting in Newcastle

  12-08-2020 16:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Libertines are set to enter 'unchartered territory' when they play two gigs at Newcastle's socially distanced venue, the Virgin Money Unity Arena
  
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• Haven holiday parks extend 2020 season by a month following coronavirus closure

  12-08-2020 16:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  16 Haven parks will remain open later than usual this year as Brits swerve foreign holidays due to the pandemic
  
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• Terrified couple woke up to find gang of men raiding their family home

  12-08-2020 16:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The couple have since praised Northumbria Police for their "amazing support"
  
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• Alternative Sunderland kits created to raise money for the Bradley Lowery Foundation

  12-08-2020 16:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Speak Sunderland have teamed with The Kit Factor and Hope and Glory Sportswear to create the alternative kits for charity
  
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• Alan Shearer starts 50th celebrations with night at Sam Fender gig

  12-08-2020 15:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer was in the audience at Gosforth Park for Sam Fender's socially distanced gig
  
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• Cosmetic surgeon struck off after botched ops

  12-08-2020 15:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Patients awarded thousands in compensation have not been paid as he did not have insurance.
  
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• Newcastle 90mph police chase driver gets suspended sentence

  12-08-2020 15:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Kesa Malik led officers on a pursuit across Newcastle in which he tried a U-turn on the Tyne Bridge.
  
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• What happened to Nicolai Jorgensen? The forward who almost smashed Newcastle's transfer record

  12-08-2020 15:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jorgensen almost joined Newcastle United in a club record deal from Feyenoord in January 2018, but what has happened since?
  
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• Sunderland should discover their EFL League One opening day opponents next week

  12-08-2020 14:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The EFL are expected to release the fixtures for the 2020-21 season at the end of next week
  
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• Up to 250 jobs at risk at Banks Mining as current sites cease production

  12-08-2020 14:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Banks Mining says up to 250 jobs are at risk because of delays in planning decisions
  
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• Marcus Maddison says he's received no contact from Sunderland, or any club, this summer

  12-08-2020 14:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Marcus Maddison is a free agent this summer after leaving Peterborough United, and would top many Sunderland fans' wishlist
  
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• Stanley woman's relief after doctor struck off following botched eye surgery

  12-08-2020 14:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dawn Knight, 52, had surgery at a private hospital in 2012 from Italian Dr Arnaldo Paganelli. A case of misconduct was found against him
  
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• NUFC takeover: What's happening behind-the-scenes

  12-08-2020 14:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United's would-be owners continue to talk as efforts to buy the club show little sign of easing up
  
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• Loose Women viewers shocked as new presenter heads up show

  12-08-2020 13:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Loose Women got a surprise on Wednesday when a new face headed up the panel on the ITV show
  
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• Jet2 adds more flights to Greece and Turkey from Newcastle Airport

  12-08-2020 13:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The airline has responded to an influx in demand for summer holidays to Greece and Turkey from the North East
  
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• Stonehaven derailment: 'Extremely serious' train derailment in Aberdeenshire

  12-08-2020 13:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The fire service, police and ambulance service went to the scene near Stonehaven, in Aberdeenshire, at about 9.40am on Wednesday.
  
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• Charlene White takes over as host on Loose Women

  12-08-2020 13:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Charlene Whte took over as host as Loose Women on Wednesday, to the shock of viewers of the ITV show
  
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