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• Coronavirus LIVE updates - UK death toll rises

  26-03-2020 23:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced a support package for the self-employed and the death toll has risen to 578
  
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• Coronavirus LIVE updates - Home testing kits could be sent out

  26-03-2020 23:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It is hoped that hope testing kits for the coronavirus could be rolled out as the death toll has risen to 578 across the UK
  
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• Coronavirus LIVE updates - Councils asked to find shelter for all rough sleepers

  26-03-2020 23:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Councils have been asked by the Government to find shelter for all of their rough sleepers as the death toll has risen to 578 across the UK
  
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• Coronavirus LIVE updates - Boris Johnson tests positive for Covid-19

  26-03-2020 23:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Prime Minister Boris Johnson has tested positive for coronavirus and is self-isolating at Downing Street
  
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• The items considered 'essential' when shopping during lockdown

  26-03-2020 23:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  People are now only allowed to go to the shops for essential items but many don't know what that means - this advice might help
  
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• Your NHS heroes: The faces of the people keeping us safe

  26-03-2020 22:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We're asking you to share the stories and the faces of your NHS heroes - the people you know and love who are at the frontline of the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic
  
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• UK Coronavirus death toll rises by more than 100 in 24 hours

  26-03-2020 22:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  113 more people in the uk have died after testing positive for Covid-19
  
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• Hear the North East join in the amazing 'clap for carers'

  26-03-2020 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The #ClapForOurCarers campaign asked Brits to clap in thanks to NHS doctors, nurses and support staff as well as other caring professionals and the North East joined in with a passion
  
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• Newcastle parks could close if rules aren't followed, bosses warn

  26-03-2020 21:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle's Town Moor has been busy with people failing to stay 2m apart, while others have flouted coronavirus-beating rules in the Grainger Market, council representatives say
  
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• Next closes online operation after coronavirus concern from workers

  26-03-2020 20:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The retail giant will no longer accept any online orders from Thursday
  
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• Woman taken to A&E after serious collision on the A19

  26-03-2020 19:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A car collided with the central reservation near to Peterlee on Thursday afternoon
  
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• Praise for ‘incredible’ teachers working in Covid-19 crisis

  26-03-2020 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle City Council leader Nick Forbes has thanked the city's schools and childcare providers, with around 600 youngsters in Newcastle still attending school
  
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• Newcastle pub virtually opens its doors to its customers on Friday

  26-03-2020 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  BrewDog has announced the opening of its 102 bars - including ours in the city, but this time it's taking them online at 6pm on Friday, March 27
  
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• Government urged to bail out struggling Metro network as numbers plummet

  26-03-2020 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The North of Tyne mayor has called for action to cover the train network’s massive losses, so that normal service can resume after the crisis has passed
  
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• Supermarket opening times and new rules on what you can buy

  26-03-2020 18:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Supermarkets across the UK are reducing opening hours as shelves have been left bare - here are the new rules and dedicated hours
  
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• Make it Happen - Gateshead, Helix Arts | Arts Conferences, Training & Events - ArtsProfessional

  26-03-2020 18:30 via artsprofessional.co.uk
  
  Make it Happen - Gateshead, Helix Arts | Arts Conferences, Training & Events  ArtsProfessional
  
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• Self-employed offered grants of up to £2,500-a-month

  26-03-2020 18:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Cleaners, plumbers, electricians, musicians, hairdressers and many others will benefit
  
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• Sunderland Council suspends garden waste collections to "prioritise services"

  26-03-2020 18:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The council said it was making the move as it continues to do "everything it can to make sure it can support the NHS and prioritise services for vulnerable people" during the coronavirus outbreak
  
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• Gateshead Council vows to shut parks if people do not follow social distancing guidelines - Chronicle Live

  26-03-2020 17:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gateshead Council vows to shut parks if people do not follow social distancing guidelines  Chronicle Live
  
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• How Gogglebox is STILL filming during lockdown unlike other shows

  26-03-2020 17:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gogglebox has revealed key changes have been made to allow the Channel 4 show to continue filming and not fall victim to coronavirus
  
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• Gateshead Council may shut parks if people don't follow social distancing advice

  26-03-2020 17:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The council leader says they do not want to close the parks but will if people continue to 'flout the guidance'
  
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• UK contributing £250 million to coronavirus vaccine

  26-03-2020 17:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumberland MP Anne-Marie Trevelyan leads drive to help developing nations
  
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• 10 ways to keep the elderly positive during isolation - and how you can help

  26-03-2020 17:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Here are some simple ways to help older people cope with being stuck in the house
  
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• Angela Rippon & Mr Motivator to star in BBC coronavirus health show

  26-03-2020 17:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  HealthCheck UK will soon launch on the BBC to offer daily advice on coronavirus and feature Angela Rippon and Mr Motivator
  
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• Angela Rippon & Mr Motivator to host BBC coronavirus health show

  26-03-2020 17:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  HealthCheck UK will soon launch on the BBC to offer daily advice on coronavirus and feature Angela Rippon and Mr Motivator
  
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• How to tell the difference between hayfever & coronavirus symptoms

  26-03-2020 17:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Appearing on Thursday's Good Morning Britain, Dr Hilary Jones revealed the key difference between hayfever and coronavirus symptoms
  
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• The night County Durham boxer Glenn McCrory became champion of the world

  26-03-2020 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Glenn McCrory was the first ever North East boxer to become a world champion
  
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• Retired firefighters called in as preparations for Covid-19 surge are ramped up

  26-03-2020 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The fire service say they've taken a number of steps to ensure they're ready to help fight coronavirus - and have asked the public to do their bit too
  
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• MPs warn coronavirus will lead to massive water bills

  26-03-2020 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Durham MP Mary Foy leads calls for Prime Minister to guarantee nobody will have their water cut off
  
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• MPs warn coronavirus could lead to bigger water bills

  26-03-2020 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Durham MP Mary Foy leads calls for Prime Minister to take action to ensure those affected are supported through measures such as a water bill holiday
  
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• 'All the stops are being pulled out': NHS rising to its biggest challenge ever

  26-03-2020 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dr George Rae, the British Medical Association’s (BMA) North East chair, said NHS staff and patients alike are 'rising to the challenge' and reassured the public that 'all the stops are being pulled out'
  
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• Council tax bills could be slashed for households struggling through Covid-19

  26-03-2020 16:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sunderland is set to receive more than £4million under a government scheme to help ‘those who need it the most’ during the crisis.
  
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• How to look after your mental wellbeing while staying at home

  26-03-2020 16:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Durham County Council gives keys advice to residents on how to stay well during isolation
  
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• Coronavirus peak weeks away but NHS can cope, leading expert predicts

  26-03-2020 16:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Professor Neil Ferguson told Radio 4's Today programme that the peaks of the outbreak is not far off but he believes the NHS will cope with the intense stress
  
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• Shock as AJ Pritchard quits Strictly to pursue different career

  26-03-2020 16:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Strictly Come Dancing fans are in shock after pro dancer AJ Pritchard announced his departure from the show
  
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• Gateshead Millennium Bridge to be lit blue - Gateshead Council

  26-03-2020 16:28 via gateshead.gov.uk
  
  Gateshead Millennium Bridge to be lit blue  Gateshead Council
  
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• Gateshead Council to light Millennium Bridge blue - Gateshead Council website

  26-03-2020 16:28 via gateshead.gov.uk
  
  Gateshead Council to light Millennium Bridge blue  Gateshead Council website
  
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• People who flout social distancing rules can now be arrested

  26-03-2020 16:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The lockdown has now been enshrined in law and offenders can now face a fine or even a court appearance
  
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• Watch Rishi Sunak's latest coronavirus update live

  26-03-2020 15:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Chanceller Rishi Sunak is set to give a live update on the spread of Covid-19 to the UK on Thursday afternoon
  
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• Can you still go to the dentist? Coronavirus means BIG changes to check-ups

  26-03-2020 14:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  NHS England has stepped in as the death rate for Covid-19 continues to rise in Britain
  
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• Ex-Newcastle Vipers and Whitley Warriors ice hockey player missing

  26-03-2020 14:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Andrei Payette, who played almost 200 games in the North East, was last seen on Tuesday and police are appealing for information
  
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• Heartfelt thank you messages left on cars of Durham NHS workers by police

  26-03-2020 14:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  NHS workers were overjoyed when they returned to their cars from a long shift a County Durham hospital to find heartfelt thank you messages for their hard work in fighting coronavirus.
  
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• Gateshead Council urges residents to keep their distance in parks - Gateshead Council

  26-03-2020 14:25 via gateshead.gov.uk
  
  Gateshead Council urges residents to keep their distance in parks  Gateshead Council
  
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• Can children still get free school meals amid coronavirus lockdown?

  26-03-2020 14:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Following advice from the Department for Education, this is what schools are doing to make sure eligible pupils still get free meals while they are at home
  
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• Coronavirus forces drastic changes to Saturday Night Takeaway

  26-03-2020 14:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A very different Saturday Night Takeaway will air this weekend with Ant & Dec after coronavirus prompted major changes to the show
  
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• Do you need to self-report to the NHS if you've recovered from Covid-19 at home?

  26-03-2020 14:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Public Health England have confirmed people who've beaten coronavirus at home aren't required to inform health officials - but there is something useful they can do
  
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• Council halts debt recovery for anyone in council tax or business arrears

  26-03-2020 13:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Residents are being encouraged to seek financial assistance through Durham County Council's council tax reduction scheme
  
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• Care homes looking for new staff in Newcastle, Gateshead, Northumberland and Sunderland - Chronicle Live

  26-03-2020 13:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Care homes looking for new staff in Newcastle, Gateshead, Northumberland and Sunderland  Chronicle Live
  
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• What Newcastle City Council is doing to support homeless during Covid-19 crisis

  26-03-2020 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  As the number of deaths as a result of coronavirus continues to rise, we look at how the homeless are being looked after in the city
  
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• Drunk woman mounted pavement and crashed into sign in front of The Gate

  26-03-2020 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Holly Dolding had been on a night out when she got behind the wheel and squeezed her Honda Jazz through bollards to get on to footpath zones
  
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