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• Sunderland Empire shows suspended to fight the spread of the coronavirus

  16-03-2020 23:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Performances at Sunderland Empire have been temporarily suspended with immediate effect following Boris Johnson's drastic new coronavirus measures
  
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• Premier League Darts in Newcastle postponed amid coronavirus outbreak

  16-03-2020 22:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Utilita Arena was to host thousands of darts fans on Thursday but the event has been postponed due to new Covid-19 advice issued by the Government
  
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• Sunderland University suspends classroom teaching amid coronavirus outbreak

  16-03-2020 22:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Students at Sunderland University will receive lessons online as part of new measures following Boris Johnson's speech
  
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• Newcastle City Council leader issues coronavirus update

  16-03-2020 22:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Nick Forbes announced on Monday night that an urgent review of all of the council’s meetings and events was being undertaken in response to the outbreak
  
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• What coronavirus advice has changed since Boris Johnson's speech?

  16-03-2020 21:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Prime Minister has brought in new measures to fight Covid-19 - but how do they differ from the advice offered previously?
  
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• Alnwick Garden love triangle: Man jailed for 25 years for trying to murder lover

  16-03-2020 21:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Brett Fenwick was angry Louise Pearce would not leave her long-term partner when he tried to kill her in Alnwick
  
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• Man arrested after 15-year-old boy allegedly attacked in Bedlington

  16-03-2020 20:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The teenager was taken to hospital with a head injury following incident on Friday night
  
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• Coronavirus: 1,543 UK cases, 55 deaths and Boris Johnson announces measures

  16-03-2020 20:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A round-up of the latest coronavirus news on March 16 as the number of confirmed UK cases tops 1,500
  
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• 10 key points from Boris Johnson's speech as he calls for 'drastic action'

  16-03-2020 20:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Boris Johnson has urged people to work from home and avoid pubs, clubs and theatres in an attempt to stop the spread of the coronavirus in the UK
  
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• Winning Set For Life numbers for Monday March 16

  16-03-2020 20:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We'll bring you the winning National Lottery Set For Life numbers for Monday March 16 - live breaking updates and results below
  
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• Coronavirus: Government urges everyone to work from home and avoid travel

  16-03-2020 19:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Prime Minister asks everyone to stop going to the pub or cinema in dramatic new measures to fight covid-19 coronavirus
  
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• Hundreds turn out for the Great British Dog Walk in County Durham

  16-03-2020 19:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The event was organised to raise money for Hearing Dogs for Deaf People
  
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• 'It wasn't a fair fight': Dad battling cancer dies 6 months after diagnosis

  16-03-2020 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Bartosz Balczerski had raised £35,000 to pay for treatment not approved on the NHS, which will now be split between St Cuthbert’s Hospice and Pancreatic Cancer UK
  
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• Caprice slammed for TV clash with medical expert over coronavirus

  16-03-2020 18:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Caprice discussed coronavirus on The Jeremy Vine Show on Monday and shot down
  
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• Newcastle coronavirus: What city is doing to combat disease

  16-03-2020 18:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It has been confirmed that 11 people in Newcastle have now tested positive for Covid-19
  
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• Newcastle coronavirus LIVE: Updates on what city is doing to combat disease

  16-03-2020 18:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It has been confirmed that 11 people in Newcastle have now tested positive for Covid-19
  
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• Seaham school to remain closed after covid-19 outbreak

  16-03-2020 18:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The school will-re-open on Wednesday. But assemblies, visits, masses and events will remain cancelled
  
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• Watch Boris Johnson's coronavirus update in full

  16-03-2020 17:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Prime Minister gave a televised update on the Covid-19 outbreak and the government's response
  
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• Watch Boris Johnson live as he gives his first daily TV update on coronavirus

  16-03-2020 17:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Prime Minister will be giving a televised update on the Covid-19 outbreak and the government's response
  
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• Young girl dies in hospital after being hit by car in Corbridge

  16-03-2020 17:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The child was air lifted to hospital after emergency services were called out to the collision on Newcastle Road but later died at the Royal Victoria Infirmary
  
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• Final of North East Business Awards postponed due to coronavirus outbreak

  16-03-2020 17:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Teesside heat of awards is also postponed, with plans to re-schedule until later in the year
  
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• The six North East buildings in line for prestigious award

  16-03-2020 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  From a highly energy-efficient Tyneside home to places for learning and creativity, buildings across the region are shortlisted for RIBA Awards
  
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• 'Take coronavirus seriously - it could kill my daughter'

  16-03-2020 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Rachel Mewes, from New Hartley, Northumberland, has urged everyone to think of immunocompromised people like her daughter as they take precautions against covid-19
  
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• Plea to save lunch club that is 'lifeline' for elderly residents

  16-03-2020 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Easington Village Millennium Luncheon Club gives elderly members an invaluable opportunity for social interaction
  
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• Big Issue vendor fears he could become homeless again due to the coronavirus

  16-03-2020 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Earl Charlton, a Big Issue vendor at Newcastle's Central Station fears he could become homeless again after reporting a decline in magazine sales since the virus reached the North East
  
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• Two people taken to hospital after crash on the A1

  16-03-2020 16:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The two drivers were treated at the scene by paramedics after firefighters, police officers and ambulance crews were sent to the collision
  
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• Barman who made more than 45,000 child abuse images avoids jail

  16-03-2020 16:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  He used the dark web to try and hide his identity
  
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• Gala Theatre may lose screens after competition from Odeon

  16-03-2020 16:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The cost of cinema tickets has been reduced, but the Gala Theatre is still facing dwindling audience numbers
  
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• Wearside out of hours x-ray services to be scrapped

  16-03-2020 16:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Not enough people have been making use of the service in Houghton and Washington
  
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• Empty hairdresser's could become new baby activity centre

  16-03-2020 15:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The unit on Stockton Terrace, Ryhope, has been empty for months
  
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• Cheryl contacts Nadine to mend feud amid Girls Aloud reunion rumours

  16-03-2020 15:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Nadine Coyle has revealed her former Girls Aloud bandmate Cheryl gone in touch after years of not speaking
  
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• Sunderland City Runs postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak

  16-03-2020 15:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  They were originally scheduled for 9 and 10 May but have since been postponed
  
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• Is it safe to travel to Italy? Foreign Office issues fresh advice

  16-03-2020 15:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ryanair, British Airways, Jet2 and easyJet have all cancelled flights to Italy as more than 630 people have died from coronavirus
  
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• Coronavirus in France - is it safe to travel and are flights cancelled?

  16-03-2020 15:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The coronavirus has hit Europe with more than 1,700 cases in France. But is it okay to travel there right now?
  
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• Sunderland's Penshaw Bowl cancelled amid coronavirus outbreak

  16-03-2020 15:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The event was due to take place at Herrington Country Park on April 9
  
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• Two arrests after Sunderland man left with 'serious injuries'

  16-03-2020 15:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A 33-year-old woman has been arrested for wounding with intent to commit GBH and a 29-year-old man has been arrested for grievous bodily harm. Both remain in custody.
  
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• Sunderland man left with 'serious injuries' after assault

  16-03-2020 15:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police, paramedics and an air ambulance all attended the scene
  
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• Passionate People, Passionate Places: Ouseburn is my happy place

  16-03-2020 14:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  In the latest of our series for the Passionate People, Passionate Places campaign, Will Metcalfe outlines his love for Newcastle's trendiest area
  
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• Piers Morgan slammed for shouting over Dr Hilary's coronavirus advice

  16-03-2020 14:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Piers Morgan has been blasted by ITV Good Morning Britain viewers for interrupting Hiliary Jones during a coronavirus debate
  
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• Men accused of travelling from London to burgle West End house

  16-03-2020 14:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Mohammed Raja and Abdulatif Nsubuga have been charged with stealing jewellery and family gold worth £26,000 after a woman was allegedly threatened with a firearm
  
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• Coronavirus prompts Loose Women to do show with NO audience

  16-03-2020 14:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Loose Women returned to ITV on Monday after a break but there was no studio audience for the live broadcast
  
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• Weardale Railway saved by Auckland Project

  16-03-2020 14:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  County Durham heritage railway had been put up for sale by its American owners earlier this year
  
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• 13 children arrested after 11-year-old schoolboy attacked on Metro

  16-03-2020 14:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police officers have arrested 13 children after an 11-year-old was seriously injured on a train from Felling to Central Station
  
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• Metro passengers can use trains 'with confidence' amid coronavirus crisis

  16-03-2020 13:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Nexus has introduced a new cleaning regime focused on places most frequently touched by passengers
  
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• Gateshead £3.5m engineering facility to create dozens of jobs - Bdaily

  16-03-2020 13:18 via bdaily.co.uk
  
  Gateshead £3.5m engineering facility to create dozens of jobs  Bdaily
  
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• Union slams care provider's plan to scrap enhanced payments for support workers

  16-03-2020 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  St Anne's Community Services is proposing changes to support workers' pay which some say will cost them thousands of pounds a year
  
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• How well do you know your area? Take our quiz and find out

  16-03-2020 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  If you live in Tyneside or Northumberland, you may feel you know your community pretty well - but try this quiz and you might just be surprised
  
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• Cheryl conned into thinking quarantined Italians sang her song

  16-03-2020 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Cheryl and other famous singers were targeted by tricksters who convinced her Italians in quarantine were singing her song
  
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• O2 launches Disney Plus deal with six months free

  16-03-2020 12:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The streaming service launches in the UK on March 24
  
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• MP Catherine McKinnell calls for an end to stockpiling

  16-03-2020 12:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  MP backs calls from supermarkets for people to end panic-buying
  
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