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• £12m plan for driving range, bar and restaurant at Wallsend golf club scrapped

  19-03-2020 23:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The multi-million pound plan has been thrown out by North Tyneside Council
  
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• Man murdered in Durham knife attack named by police

  19-03-2020 21:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  An investigation has been launched after police found Mr Ritchie on Mitchel Street with stab wounds
  
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• Paul Gascoigne spotted in pub amid coronavirus distancing advice

  19-03-2020 21:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Geordie, known affectionately as 'Gazza', spent a couple of hours at the pub where they turned up the music and had a small party
  
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• Babucho makes 'devastating decision' to close until further notice

  19-03-2020 20:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Quayside restaurant said it has had to end the employment of some of its 'wonderful team'
  
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• Winning Set For Life numbers for Thursday March 19

  19-03-2020 20:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We'll bring you the winning National Lottery Set For Life numbers for Thursday March 19 - live breaking updates and results below
  
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• Manhunt after man stabbed to death during ‘violent’ Durham city attack

  19-03-2020 19:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 41-year-old man was found on Mitchell Street, near Durham Bus Station on Thursday morning
  
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• Stark reality of what happens to a food bank in a pandemic

  19-03-2020 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Food banks in Tyneside and Northumberland have shared how they're responding to coronavirus pressures
  
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• Plans for £7m aparthotel with bars and rooftop terrace move step closer

  19-03-2020 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Malhotra Group’s £7m vision for a huge restoration of a historic building has secured planning permission
  
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• Metro faces ‘significant’ financial challenge to keep trains running

  19-03-2020 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Transport chiefs will call on the Government to provide cash support amid the coronavirus crisis
  
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• Hapless friends embark on shoplifting and petrol-stealing spree

  19-03-2020 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jackie Dunning and Melissa Bailey targeted six fuel garages and trolley-dashed through three stores over a four-month period
  
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• Weddings could be limited to five people during coronavirus outbreak

  19-03-2020 18:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Church of England said important life events can go ahead but must be "very significantly scaled back" so people can follow the government's advice
  
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• Boris Johnson says coronavirus crisis could last almost three months

  19-03-2020 18:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Boris Johnson has suggested the coronavirus crisis in the UK could last almost three months
  
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• IKEA announces closure of all UK stores in response to coronavirus outbreak

  19-03-2020 18:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The multi-national furniture business will shut all its outlets, including the Gateshead store, on Friday evening
  
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• Metro lift free-travel restrictions for elderly to help them get to supermarkets

  19-03-2020 18:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Bosses have agreed to drop restrictions preventing free travel on buses, Metro trains, and the Shields Ferry so elderly can take advantage of elderly only trading hours
  
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• Watch Boris Johnson live as he gives latest coronavirus update

  19-03-2020 17:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The latest of the Prime Minister's daily briefings comes after the total number of deaths rose to 137 and the Bank of England lowered interest rates
  
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• Watch Boris Johnson coronavirus update as he says 'tide can turn' in 12 weeks

  19-03-2020 17:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The latest of the Prime Minister's daily briefings comes after the total number of deaths rose to 137 and the Bank of England lowered interest rates
  
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• Sunderland councillor calls for six-month breaks in council tax payments

  19-03-2020 17:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Liberal Democrat councillor for Grindon and Thorney Close Stephen O'Brien said the Government could foot the bill
  
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• Sunderland councillor calls for six-month break in council tax payments

  19-03-2020 17:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Liberal Democrat councillor for Grindon and Thorney Close Stephen O'Brien said the Government could foot the bill
  
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• Special school unveils expansion plans so it can take on more pupils

  19-03-2020 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Parkside House School, in Backworth, has applied for planning permission to build an extra block
  
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• Newcastle city centre hotel offered to NHS staff battling coronavirus crisis

  19-03-2020 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 170-bed New Bridge Hotel, formerly a Premier Inn on New Bridge Street West, could be used to accommodate NHS staff between shifts over the coming months
  
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• Huge Vera news that could help you get through coronavirus isolation

  19-03-2020 16:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  There is some exciting news for fans of hit ITV drama Vera that could be just the tonic to coronavirus isolation
  
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• Coronavirus patient dies in hospital in Cramlington

  19-03-2020 16:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The patient, who has been described as elderly and suffering from an underlying health condition, died at the Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital
  
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• Sunderland University experts invent device to open doors to combat coronavirus

  19-03-2020 16:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Experts from the University are offering to share the design of the product with others who feel it could assist in the current crisis.
  
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• PM's sister Rachel scalds Loose Women for making her talk about him

  19-03-2020 16:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Boris Johnson's sister Rachel appeared on Thursday's Loose Women but was more keen to talk about her new book than the PM
  
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• Angels of the North filming halted as salon closes over coronavirus

  19-03-2020 14:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Production on Angels of the North season 2 has been paused as Longlox salon, where it is filmed, has announced its closure
  
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• List of 'key workers' to be released as Government promises exam guidance

  19-03-2020 14:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Education Secretary Gavin Williamson moved to allay concerns ahead of the closure of all UK schools from Friday, March 20
  
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• How many screens can you watch Disney Plus on in the UK?

  19-03-2020 14:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Disney+ can be watched on multiple screens when it launches in the UK this month
  
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• MPs demand help for people who can't work

  19-03-2020 14:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Special measures have already been announced to help industry but MPs believe Boris Johnson should should also help protect individuals against financial hardship
  
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• The new parking restrictions in Ashbrooke you need to know about

  19-03-2020 14:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The measures have just been approved to cut down on bad parking
  
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• Essential cleaning hacks to protect your home against coronavirus

  19-03-2020 14:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Cleaning advice for coronvirus was given on Thursday's This Morning on everything from mobile phones to kitchen surfaces
  
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• Woman arrested on suspicion of assault after 'family disturbance'

  19-03-2020 14:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Emergency services were called to the scene on The Gables following reports of a disturbance on Thursday morning
  
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• Phillip Schofield hints coronavirus could force This Morning off air

  19-03-2020 14:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Speaking on Thursday's This Morning Phillip Schofield dropped a hint This Morning could fall victim to coronavirus
  
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• Demand for homes for vulnerable at 'crisis levels' - before outbreak

  19-03-2020 14:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The council has stepped in with an action plan
  
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• 'Crazed lunatic' held two people hostage and squirted them with ammonia over £20

  19-03-2020 13:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jake Lancaster, 26, kicked his way into the address in a fit of rage and kept a man and woman inside for over two hours
  
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• Durham council boss warns coronavirus will have impact on services

  19-03-2020 13:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Council meetings are about to be cancelled and there will be further upates on sports and leisure facilities
  
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• Vulnerable families to get increased support amid coronavirus crisis

  19-03-2020 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The East Durham Trust is appealing for volunteers to help and asking for food donations
  
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• Man in court accused of setting 10 bins and two cars alight in Newcastle

  19-03-2020 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Mark Little, from Scotswood, allegedly caused more than £15,000-worth of damage and was in the dock to face 12 counts of arson
  
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• Calls for free parking in North Tyneside to help struggling businesses

  19-03-2020 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Conservative councillors say the move would encourage people to shop locally
  
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• Picture shows horrific squalor where dog was found starving in owner's kitchen

  19-03-2020 12:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Anthony Bittlestone, of Houghton-le-Spring, has been banned from keeping animals for 10 years after he pleaded guilty to two RSPCA offences
  
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• Newcastle Cathedral closes its doors but still planning daily prayers

  19-03-2020 12:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Church leaders looking at imaginitive ways to continue daily prayers, possibly using social media and YouTube
  
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• Dr Hiliary Jones has savage dig at Hollywood star over coronavirus

  19-03-2020 12:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Doctor Hilary Jones appeared on Good Morning Britain and took aim at both Piers Morgan and actress Vanessa Hudgens
  
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• Murder probe launched after man is stabbed to death near bus station

  19-03-2020 12:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Emergency services were called to Mitchell Street at around 8.30am after a 41-year-old man was found with what are believed to be stab wounds
  
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• First footage from the scene after man is found with stab wound

  19-03-2020 12:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Emergency services were called to the scene at around 8.30am on Thursday
  
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• Indian street food venue Thali Tray lodges plans for Bigg Market restaurant

  19-03-2020 12:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Thali Tray and Newcastle Brewery Ltd have joined forces for the craft beer and street food restaurant, in the latest boost for the Bigg Market
  
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• HMRC defends decision to keep hundreds of staff at Longbenton site

  19-03-2020 12:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Those manning the phone lines at 'the Ministry' at Benton Park View are unable to work from home
  
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• Virgin Media is giving away free Nintendo Switch consoles

  19-03-2020 12:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The offer is available until midnight tonight (March 18)
  
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• Sky to add Trolls World Tour to on-demand on same day as cinema release

  19-03-2020 12:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Other films include The Invisible Man, The Hunt and Emma
  
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• Energy industry agrees Covid-19 emergency measures for vulnerable people

  19-03-2020 11:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Government has agreed emergency measures with the energy industry for vulnerable people in self isolation, which could include debt repayments and bill payments being reassessed, reduced or paused
  
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• Lorraine and Dr Hilary stun viewers with racy coronavirus sex chat

  19-03-2020 11:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Lorraine was joined by Doctor Hilary Jones to go through readers questions about coronavirus including one that they weren't expecting
  
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• Police uncover suspected cannabis farm at empty Peterlee warehouse

  19-03-2020 11:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Officers have arrested 13 men on suspicion of cultivating cannabis
  
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