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• 'We're looking forward to a bright future' - New cafe Platform 13 opens at Newcastle Central Station

  15-08-2026 01:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  While it isn't a new platform opening, it's a new stop for many travellers going through Newcastle
  
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• EastEnders actor dies at 60 as fans remember impressive career in Star Wars and James Bond

  15-08-2026 22:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The TV and film actor played Bert the milkman in EastEnders in 2019
  
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• Lotto results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for Saturday, August 15

  15-08-2026 19:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The winning National Lottery numbers for tonight's Lotto and Thunderball draws
  
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• Pedestrian taken to hospital after being hit by car on North East bridge

  15-08-2026 19:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Emergency services were called to Wylam Bridge in the early hours of Saturday morning after a collision
  
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• 'Perfect' holiday cottage in pint-sized picturesque Northumberland village

  15-08-2026 19:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  'Fabulous, spacious, comfortable cottage with everything you will need for a relaxing stay. Plenty of interesting things to see and do within an hour of the property and everyone is so friendly'
  
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• Matthias Jaissle touchline reaction speaks volumes but big Newcastle United worry remains - 5 things

  15-08-2026 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Five things we learned from Newcastle's 2-1 defeat to Bayer Leverkusen at St James' Park
  
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• Newcastle woman 'won't give up' amid rehab after shock brain tumour and stroke took her independence

  15-08-2026 19:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Mandy Leach was left reliant on others when she had developed a rare brain tumour and had a stroke.
  
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• Newcastle United 1-2 Bayer Leverkusen highlights and reaction

  15-08-2026 19:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United return to St James' Park for the first time since May when they host Bayer Leverkusen in today's pre-season friendly
  
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• Matthias Jaissle confirms Joelinton as Newcastle United vice-captain amid leadership group admission

  15-08-2026 19:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Brazil international will be vice-captain this season after Dan Burn was named as club captain
  
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• Newcastle United rocked by fresh injury blow as £40m star misses Liverpool clash

  15-08-2026 18:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle's injury woe continues as Joelinton's absence leaves Jaissle short-handed before the big kick off
  
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• 'I had to do it' - Inspiring North East Mum honoured after 21 years of suicide prevention campaigning

  15-08-2026 18:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Shirley Smith from Lumley has been at the heart of suicide prevention campaigning for two decades.
  
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• Flashback to Newcastle in the 1970s-1980s ahead of new stage revival of Our Friends in the North

  15-08-2026 18:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Memories of 1979-84 as 40 archive images capture time period covered by upcoming debut of at Newcastle Theatre Royal
  
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• Sunderland honours WWII flying ace who took part in Battle of Britain with blue plaque

  15-08-2026 18:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sunderland-born Wing Commander Joseph Robert 'Joe' Kayll was a renowned fighter pilot and one of the founders of the Sunderland Yacht Club.
  
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• Segedunum celebrates 1900th birthday with fun-filled day at Roman fort

  15-08-2026 18:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The museum celebrates the site's 1900th birthday with Roman fun for all
  
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• Newcastle United name club captain for the 2026/27 season after Matthias Jaissle makes big decision

  15-08-2026 18:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Magpies have made their mind up on the new skipper after a couple of weeks of consideration
  
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• Matthias Jaissle gets vital backing from Newcastle United board moments after defeat

  15-08-2026 18:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Carles Martinez Novel's Bayer Leverkusen arrived on Tyneside aiming to give Matthias Jaissle a tough test on his home bow
  
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• Newcastle ratings with 9/10 youngster who could save Unitedmillions with Dedic deal close

  15-08-2026 17:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Magpies now have just one game left of pre-season but this was a useful workout against the men from the Bundesliga
  
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• Newcastle ratings with 9/10 youngster who could save United millions as Dedic deal close

  15-08-2026 17:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Magpies now have just one game left of pre-season but this was a useful workout against the men from the Bundesliga
  
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• Newcastle United 1-2 Bayer Leverkusen LIVE updates as visitors take win

  15-08-2026 17:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United return to St James' Park for the first time since May when they host Bayer Leverkusen in today's pre-season friendly
  
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• Gateshead BMX hero Kieran Reilly wows crowd with jaw-dropping display in Metrocentre

  15-08-2026 17:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Kieran Reilly, 25, is part of the Team Extreme Half Pipe Show
  
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• Newcastle United 1-1 Bayer Leverkusen LIVE updates as Malick Thiaw heads Magpies level

  15-08-2026 16:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United return to St James' Park for the first time since May when they host Bayer Leverkusen in today's pre-season friendly
  
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• The bizarre request Matthias Jaissle made after 24 minutes in Newcastle's clash with Leverkusen

  15-08-2026 16:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Fans were left stunned as Newcastle changed colours during their home clash with the Bundesliga side
  
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• Inside the new play cafe which has opened in Northumberland

  15-08-2026 16:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Mother-of-two Beth Larby opened The Willow Bean in Bedlington last month
  
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• Valued foster couple retire after dedicating 30 years of caring for Gateshead children

  15-08-2026 16:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Over the last 30 years, Jacqui and Malcolm have cared for 45 children from babies to those aged 18 and over
  
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• Newcastle United 0-1 Bayer Leverkusen LIVE updates as Ibrahim Maza opens scoring inside a minute

  15-08-2026 16:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United return to St James' Park for the first time since May when they host Bayer Leverkusen in today's pre-season friendly
  
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• Residents urged to avoid area as firefighters tackle North East woodland blaze

  15-08-2026 15:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The fire is now under control and crews remain at the scene 'damping down'
  
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• Hundreds come to celebrate India's 80th Independence Day at Newcastle Civic Centre

  15-08-2026 15:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Hundreds come to celebrate India's 80th Independence Day at Newcastle Civic Centre
  
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• Newcastle United vs Bayer Leverkusen LIVE team news as Lewis Miley makes first start of pre-season

  15-08-2026 15:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United return to St James' Park for the first time since May when they host Bayer Leverkusen in today's pre-season friendly
  
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• Andy Burnham warns do not light fires in 'tinderbox' Britain as vital meeting called

  15-08-2026 14:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Prime Minister to unveil a £65 million funding package for farmers this weekend
  
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• North East firefighters praised for protecting communities as wildfires surge across UK

  15-08-2026 13:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Crews have responded to over 1,000 calls in the last week and have battled blazes across the UK
  
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