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• UK coronavirus death toll rises to 465 - including 47-year-old

  25-03-2020 22:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A further 28 people in England died on Wednesday
  
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• Coronavirus: Struggling businesses in South Tyneside to get £10,000 in grants

  25-03-2020 22:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  South Tyneside Council has unveiled a package of support for small businesses struggling with the economic impact of the Covid-19 pandemic
  
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• Barclays pauses overdraft fees in coronavirus crisis

  25-03-2020 22:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The bank will offer relief to all its customers automatically, as many lose work due to the Covid-19 pandemic
  
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• 'Large groups' spotted using Town Moor despite social distancing rules

  25-03-2020 21:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  An NHS employee told the council it was "like the Hoppings were here", as families flouted social distancing guidelines intended to slow coronavirus
  
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• On This Day: Gateshead 0 v 3 Macclesfield Town - mtfc.co.uk

  25-03-2020 20:30 via mtfc.co.uk
  
  On This Day: Gateshead 0 v 3 Macclesfield Town  mtfc.co.uk
  
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• Hoppings cancelled for 2020 over coronavirus fears

  25-03-2020 20:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The annual fairground attracts thousands of visitors to the Town Moor, but will not be returning to Newcastle until 2021 after council bosses pulled the plug
  
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• See smoke billowing over Boldon School after fire breaks out

  25-03-2020 20:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Firefighters are tackling the blaze and have told residents to keep their windows closed
  
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• Chancellor to announce measures to help self-employed

  25-03-2020 19:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  North Durham MP Kevan Jones has led calls for more support for self-employed people
  
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• Country parks to close as visitors continue to ignore Covid-19 rules

  25-03-2020 19:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Car parks at popular Northumberland tourists spots as well as three much-loved country parks will close for the foreseeable future as the coronavirus lockdown continues
  
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• Online fraudsters are exploiting coronavirus crisis

  25-03-2020 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle MP Chi Onwurah has urged Ministers to ensure people are protected online
  
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• Couple left heartbroken after wedding cancelled due to coronavirus lockdown

  25-03-2020 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Stephen Jones and Lynsey Graham, from Newbiggin Hall, Newcastle, were due to wed in Gretna Green on Wednesday but the lockdown meant the celebration had to be called off
  
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• Bishop of Newcastle shares message of support for the city's businesses

  25-03-2020 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Christine Hardman says the North East's economy can survive the coronavirus crisis if organisations and communities across the region work together
  
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• 405,000 volunteers sign up in one day to help the NHS

  25-03-2020 18:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Prime Minister says volunteers helping the NHS and virus victims are 'absolutely crucial'
  
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• £15m retail park on edge of Sunderland could create 125 jobs

  25-03-2020 18:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Eight retail units, a drive-tru restaurant and more than 300 car parking spaces are proposed for former Houghton Colliery site
  
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• Children’s play parks close as Gateshead Council announces latest service changes - Chronicle Live

  25-03-2020 18:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Children’s play parks close as Gateshead Council announces latest service changes  Chronicle Live
  
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• Tyneside Cinema 'may not reopen' after coronavirus crisis

  25-03-2020 18:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The beloved 1930s cinema is facing a huge financial challenge, and supporters have been asked to donate after it was forced to close due to the coronavirus lock down
  
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• How big-hearted Dean Taxis boss is helping the vulnerable in Gateshead

  25-03-2020 18:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Director, Rob Armstrong, has dedicated his taxi firm to help serve the vulnerable in the Gateshead community
  
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• Man's body discovered underneath Durham viaduct

  25-03-2020 18:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Emergency services were called to North Road after reports of a sudden death
  
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• Thieves raid hotel as staff help community with coronavirus lockdown

  25-03-2020 17:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Hotel 52 has been closed as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic and employees were out donating food to charities and vulnerable people when the incident happened
  
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• Coronavirus home testing kits will be available 'in days'

  25-03-2020 17:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Members of the public will soon be able to use antibody tests to check if they've contracted Covid-19 which could allow people who've recovered to go back to key jobs
  
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• Self-isolating policeman catches suspected Riley's Fish Shack sign thief

  25-03-2020 17:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police say the 44-year-old was spotted walking along the road with the distinctive sign
  
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• Grainger Market food stalls open during Covid-19 lockdown

  25-03-2020 17:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Businesses selling fresh fruit and veg, fish, and meat from the historic city centre market are still open – and are making home deliveries to people who cannot leave their home
  
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• Fears rough sleepers could die as services close and streets are left deserted

  25-03-2020 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  North East Homeless fears it will have to stop providing help for rough sleepers in the current climate which could have devastating consequences
  
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• As shops close, project aims to breathe new life into once popular part of city

  25-03-2020 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A part of Sunderland boasting listed buildings was once thriving, now plans are afoot to help restore it to its former glory
  
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• Ringtons suspends delivery service to ensure it doesn’t spread coronavirus

  25-03-2020 16:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle tea, coffee and biscuit company said it wanted to protect staff and customers
  
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• Vicky Pattison launches Help The Elderly care package campaign

  25-03-2020 16:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Former I'm A Celebrity winner Vicky is taking on lockdown with the launch of Help The Elderly project and JustGiving page
  
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• Chi Onwurah slams ‘despicable’ West End shops' price hikes

  25-03-2020 16:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The MP has warned nine shops that they will be named and shamed if they are caught price gouging during the coronavirus outbreak, after complaints from worried families
  
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• Sunderland grandma beats coronavirus which left her in a coma

  25-03-2020 16:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Marion Jolliff, from the Pennywell area of Sunderland, became the first person in the city to be diagnosed with the virus two weeks ago.
  
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• Coronavirus: What's being done to help the at-risk in Sunderland

  25-03-2020 16:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Council bosses are warning many could fall into 'crisis' if they don't get adequate Government support
  
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• Coronavirus: What's being doing to help the at-risk in Sunderland

  25-03-2020 16:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Council bosses are warning many could fall into 'crisis' if they don't get adequate Government support
  
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• Chloe Ferry survives lockdown with 'best parmo in Newcastle'

  25-03-2020 16:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Geordie Shore star Chloe Ferry shared her parmo delivery with her many followers on her Instagram story
  
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• Full list of County Durham police front counters closed during coronavirus

  25-03-2020 15:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Seaham, Stanley, Chester-le-Street and Consett among those closed as Durham Constabulary looks to manage resources
  
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• Labour and Liberal Democrat parties in Gateshead to suspend party political campaigning - Gateshead Council

  25-03-2020 15:37 via gateshead.gov.uk
  
  Labour and Liberal Democrat parties in Gateshead to suspend party political campaigning  Gateshead Council
  
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• Gateshead children banned from play parks in the battle against coronavirus

  25-03-2020 15:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gateshead Council announced the closure of its play parks in response to Boris Johnson's UK lockdown
  
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• How many mourners are allowed at North Tyneside Council ran funerals?

  25-03-2020 15:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  So far, 20 people in North Tyneside have been diagnosed with Covid-19
  
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• Why scienticists say we have to stay at home to beat coronavirus

  25-03-2020 15:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The scientific advice is designed to slow down the spread of covid-19 and save lives
  
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• Boris Johnson has a personal message for Mike Ashley

  25-03-2020 15:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Prime Minister Boris Johnson told Newcastle United boss Mike Ashley that he must close his Sports Direct stores during the coronavirus lockdown
  
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• Seaham taxi firm offers free lifts to supermarkets for the elderly

  25-03-2020 15:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Hamlet Taxis is offering free rides to Asda every Friday for the next 12 weeks
  
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• Sunderland Council suspends parking charges across the city

  25-03-2020 14:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Inappropriate or inconsiderate parking may result in the need for enforcement action, the council said
  
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• Woman reveals she used Heimlich manoeuvre to save goldfish's life

  25-03-2020 14:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A woman appeared on This Morning to reveal to the nation she used the Heimlich monueuvre on her goldfish
  
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• Couples Come Dine With Me to film in Whitley Bay & needs contestants

  25-03-2020 14:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Come Dine With Me has revealed its plans to film a series of episodes in Whitley Bay and needs contestants
  
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• Whitehouse Farm's amusing animal videos are the perfect isolation tonic

  25-03-2020 13:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Whitehouse Farm director Heather has been recording daily life at the farm and keeping us updated on its star attractions as visitors are stuck at home
  
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• Garden ornaments worth £2,000 stolen from Gateshead garden centre a month after chicken chaos - Chronicle Live

  25-03-2020 13:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Garden ornaments worth £2,000 stolen from Gateshead garden centre a month after chicken chaos  Chronicle Live
  
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• Garden ornaments worth £2,000 stolen from Gateshead garden centre

  25-03-2020 13:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police were called to the Blaydon garden centre last month after people jumped over a wall to take chickens
  
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• Son who died in 'murder-suicide' was cremated miles away from his mum

  25-03-2020 13:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Michael was cremeated in a private ceremony at Durham while his mum's funeral was held in Sunderland
  
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• Burglar who fled in stolen Audi caught out by DNA on airbag

  25-03-2020 13:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gary Hearn has been jailed after he stole items from a Jesmond home and made off in an Audi before crashing into a taxi
  
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• Man cautioned for abusing Tesco staff amid coronavirus crisis

  25-03-2020 12:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 54-year-old was arrested by police after he was verbally abusive towards store employees and refused to leave the premises
  
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• New change to MOT rules during coronavirus outbreak

  25-03-2020 12:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  All cars, vans and motorcycles will be exempted from needing a test from March 30.
  
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• Free parking for key workers to be introduced across Durham

  25-03-2020 12:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The council has confirmed how its services are changing, with new rules around funerals, bins and recycling, beaches and pest control
  
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• David Walliams releases daily audio story for children at home

  25-03-2020 12:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Britain's Got Talent star, who has written a string of popular children's books, is providing free audio stories for 30 days from his World's Worst Children collection
  
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