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Now the Newcastle manager Rafael Benitez has also been talking about new record signing Miguel Almiron and on loan Antonio Barreca.

On Almiron, who signed from Atlanta United, he said: “He’s a nice lad, he’s a worker and he’s training well. He has been talking with the nutritionist already – he’s quite professional.

"Everything we try to do with every player, we will do with him."

On Barreca: "Antonio knows what we want and we’re working on that. The week away will be another opportunity for him to get to know his teammates. He will need some time but he is very focused."

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A new recycling plant in Seaham could provide 70 jobs in the area.

The application to open a new plant was approved by Durham County Council and construction is set to start in September at Foxcover Distribution Park, in Admiralty Way.

The scheme,submitted by Biffa, is expected to operate 24 hours a day and process three million bottles a day into new packaging.

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The 46-year-old was found with serious injuries outside the Chesterfield pub, and later died.

A murder investigation is under way after a man was attacked in Newcastle and later died.

The 46-year-old was found seriously injured outside The Chesterfield pub on Elswick Road at 18:05 yesterday following reports of a brawl.

Four people who were arrested yesterday evening in connection with the incident and they remain in police custody.

Northumbria Police has appealed for witnesses or anyone with information to contact the force.

Det Insp Ed Small said: "Our thoughts are with [the victim's] friends and family at this difficult time."

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The Newcastle boss Rafael Benitez has a rare selection headache for Monday night's Premier League trip to Wolves with new signing Miguel Almiron and five fit-again players available for action.

Almiron could be handed a debut at Molineux, but Paul Dummett, Mohamed Diame, Ki Sung-yueng and Joselu are back from injury while Yoshinori Muto is available following his return from the Asian Cup.

Asked about their injury situation Benitez said: "Much better. Apart from Jonjo (Shelvey) and (Rob) Elliot, the rest of the team is fine. They have been training, so everybody is fit and available."

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Cleveland Police believe Naheed Khan, who was reported missing in June 2018, has been murdered.

A girl suffered life-threatening injuries when she was struck by a car in Darlington.

The 11-year-old was attempting to cross an unlit section of the A66, near the Brick Train sculpture, when she was struck by an Audi A6 travelling northbound.

She is being treated at Middlesbrough's James Cook University Hospital for injuries which include a fractured skull, broken arm and various internal injuries, and her condition is described as stable.

Durham Police has appealed for information about the incident at 18:05 last night.

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Police have praised a woman who suffered "horrific injuries" when she was attacked in her home by her ex-partner.

The woman suffered a broken arm and bite marks to her face when Steven Burton, from Whitley Bay, attacked her in Sunderland on 30 August. He has been jailed for 10 years after admitting the attack.

Det Con Sara Stewart said: "This woman has suffered horrific injuries at the hands of Burton and no-one should ever be subject to such violent abuse.

"Burton is a dangerous man and the level of injury he has inflicted on the victim clearly shows his true nature.

"The victim absolutely did the right thing by calling the police that night. This has given us the opportunity to get Burton off the streets to prevent him attacking the victim again or assaulting anyone else."

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A 'dangerous' man who broke his ex-girlfriend's arm and bit her face has been jailed.

Northumbria Police said Steven Burton's victim suffered "horrific injuries" in the attack at 22:00 on 30 August.

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Burton, 33, from Whitley Bay, repeatedly punched, kicked and bit her at her home in Sunderland.

He was jailed for 10 years at Newcastle Crown Court after admitting causing grievous bodily harm and must also serve four years on licence.

A diversion is in place for caravans and high-sided vehicles.

Plans for the expansion of a County Durham business park have been revealed.

Developers want to add to Aycliffe Business Park, which is situated off the A1 at Newton Aycliffe.

The site is already home to around 500 firms and about 10,000 people work there. The team behind the new scheme says a further 3,200 jobs could be created.

An application for outline planning consent has been submitted to Durham County Council and a decision is expected in April.

Police are appealing for information after a woman's body was found in Newcastle in the early hours.

The dead woman - who was believed to have been sleeping rough - was found in a car park at St James' Park at 02:36 GMT.

Northumbria Police said an investigation was underway and a formal identification process was ongoing.

People using naked flames such as candles to celebrate the Chinese New Year are being warned to be careful by Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service.

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A man is in a critical but stable condition in hospital with life-threatening injuries after a suspected assault.

Northumbria Police said the 46-year-old man was found outside the Chesterfield pub on Elswick Road in Newcastle at about 18:20 yesterday.

Four people have been arrested in connection with the incident, a force spokesman said.