Gateshead news

• Seaham Food Festival officially cancelled due to coronavirus

  27-03-2020 22:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The festival, set to take place on June 13 and 14, had brought tens of thousands of people to the seaside town in 2019
  
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• Why rough sleepers have to be given shelter by this weekend

  27-03-2020 22:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Council bosses in Newcastle, North Tyneside and Durham say they can get rough sleepers housed
  
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• Northumbria Police will take 'firmer action' over coronavirus restrictions

  27-03-2020 22:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The force say they will use enforcement as a 'last resort' if people don't stay at home
  
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• People are thanking their binmen in the most lovely way

  27-03-2020 21:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  People in County Durham have been leaving notes and rainbow pictures out for the teams who collect their bins to make sure they know their work is appreciated during the Covid-19 shutdown
  
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• Tyne Tunnel tolls won't be lifted to help NHS staff

  27-03-2020 20:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Council leaders fear that dropping all tolls during the Covid-19 crisis would lead to more non-essential journeys, at a time when people should stay home to slow the spread of the disease
  
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• Watch Sunderland Hospital worker's catchy handwashing song

  27-03-2020 20:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Lee Stewart performed his own version of Culture Club's Karma Chameleon
  
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• Two new dedicated coronavirus hospitals to open

  27-03-2020 19:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Government announces new measures to fight coronavirus as death toll reaches 759
  
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• Fourth patient dies from coronavirus in Northumberland

  27-03-2020 18:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust confirmed that the patient was 65 years old and had underlying health conditions
  
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• North East bus networks on the brink of collapse as Covid-19 crisis deepens

  27-03-2020 18:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  In a briefing seen by ChronicleLive, North East transport leaders say they need more money to keep buses on the road after a huge drop in the amount of people using public transport
  
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• Picture shows damaged caused inside Sainsbury's store after ram raid

  27-03-2020 18:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police have released images of the damage caused in the raid at store in Fulwell,Sunderland, as they appeal for help in catching thieves
  
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• Why these North Tyneside car parks will close from tomorrow

  27-03-2020 17:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Last weekend thousands of people defied government advice and flocked to beauty spots across the region
  
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• Free parking for frontline coronavirus workers. - Gateshead Council

  27-03-2020 17:37 via gateshead.gov.uk
  
  Free parking for frontline coronavirus workers.  Gateshead Council
  
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• How to sign up as a Red Cross volunteer during coronavirus

  27-03-2020 17:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  More than 1,000 people in the North East have signed up as British Red Cross community reserve volunteers - and you can join them
  
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• Visitors urged to 'stay away from Durham' during outbreak

  27-03-2020 17:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  “As an area that has always extended a very warm welcome to visitors, we find this a really difficult message to give"
  
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• Durham Cathedral to deliver Easter services through live video link

  27-03-2020 17:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A full schedule of Durham Cathedral Easter services, including Good Friday and Easter Sunday will be available
  
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• Gateshead musician's Live Jam will see thousands enjoy online party - Chronicle Live

  27-03-2020 17:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gateshead musician's Live Jam will see thousands enjoy online party  Chronicle Live
  
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• Sunderland Council leader on how democracy continues despite Covid-19

  27-03-2020 16:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  "We are – as a community of councillors – still very much on hand to help our residents, and to support them through what we know is a very worrying time"
  
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• END. staff hit out at being 'basically forced' to come into work amid lockdown

  27-03-2020 16:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Workers have hit out at the firm’s decision to keep its office and warehouse open after Boris Johnson ordered a UK lockdown in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic
  
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• Music lovers asked to save The Cluny from permanent closure

  27-03-2020 16:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sales of tickets for the four weekend-long 'comeback gigs' could help ensure the Ouseburn bar can pay staff and suppliers and won't have to close for good
  
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• Newcastle City Council aiming to get coronavirus help to over 4,000 businesses

  27-03-2020 16:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle City Council has £8.4m of Government help to 450 firms but believes thousands more are eligible
  
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• How Newcastle United is helping to support vulnerable people during lockdown

  27-03-2020 16:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The football club, which has closed its hospitality venues amid the coronavirus crisis, is donating its surplus stock to the Newcastle West End Food Bank
  
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• Dr Hilary issues new coronavirus advice after earlier mistake

  27-03-2020 15:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  This Morning Britain regular calls newspapers 'an essential service'
  
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• Former Sunderland councillor Margaret Beck dies from coronavirus

  27-03-2020 15:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Margaret Beck was elected in May 2015 to represent Fulwell and was well known in the local area
  
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• UK coronavirus death toll rises to 759

  27-03-2020 15:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The number of deaths rose by 181 since 5pm on March 25
  
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• Durham Police will run spot-checks for 'non-essential journeys'

  27-03-2020 15:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The police are gearing up to use their new powers to enforce the government's new rules
  
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• Dr Hilary reveals if men with beards are more at risk of coronavirus

  27-03-2020 15:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Speaking on GMB, Dr Hilary Jones asked a question from a viewer asking if men with beards are more at risk of coronavirus
  
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• Boris Johnson tests positive for coronavirus: What happens now?

  27-03-2020 15:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Prime Minister was told around midnight late on Thursday night that he had coronavirus
  
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• Perrie Edwards reveals how long it took to get THAT TikTok right

  27-03-2020 14:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Appearing on Good Morning Britain, Perrie Edwards spoke about her Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain's viral TikTok video
  
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• Coronavirus means Lake District SHUTS for the 'first time ever'

  27-03-2020 14:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police took action after walkers flocked to the beauty spot despite Covid-19 concerns
  
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• Health Secretary Matt Hancock tests positive for coronavirus

  27-03-2020 14:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dramatic announcement by the Health Secretary comes after Boris Johnson said he had tested positive for covid-19 coronavirus
  
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• Caterpillar factory in Peterlee to continue operating despite Covid-19 outbreak

  27-03-2020 14:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  They said the safety, health and well-being of their staff remains a top priority
  
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• Parents can now be arrested if children flout coronavirus lockdown rules

  27-03-2020 14:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  New police powers mean forces can take firm action against those continuing to break the laws aimed at stopping the spread of the coronavirus
  
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• Newcastle restaurants still delivering food during coronavirus lockdown

  27-03-2020 14:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It's the second weekend since the pubs and restaurants closed - but food deliveries are still allowed under coronavirus lockdown rules
  
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• Chloe Ferry the 'Geordie Mrs Hinch' as fans lap up cleaning tips

  27-03-2020 14:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Geordie Shore star Chloe Ferry channelled Mrs Hinch as she shared her favourite cleaning tips and products on Instagram
  
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• The Sunderland community groups helping the vulnerable

  27-03-2020 13:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Volunteers across the city have banded together to help those at-risk during the crisis
  
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• Political rivals in Gateshead cease hostilities amid coronavirus pandemic - Chronicle Live

  27-03-2020 13:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Political rivals in Gateshead cease hostilities amid coronavirus pandemic  Chronicle Live
  
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• Why Gateshead councillors will stop campaigning during the coronavirus pandemic

  27-03-2020 13:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Councillors will concentrate on helping out in communities where it is safe for them to do so
  
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• Your incredible messages and videos as North East joins in Clap for our Carers

  27-03-2020 13:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Thursday night saw the people of the North East come out in force - but only as far as their own doorsteps - to thank our NHS and care heroes
  
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• On This Day - mtfc.co.uk

  27-03-2020 13:26 via mtfc.co.uk
  
  On This Day  mtfc.co.uk
  
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• "Insensitive" ITV slammed for showing global virus film Contagion

  27-03-2020 13:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Contagion aired on ITV2 on Thursday night and is all about a virus wiping out people across the world
  
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• Sainsbury's ram raid was second in Sunderland as thieves targeted booze haul

  27-03-2020 13:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Two shops in Sunderland have been damaged after a car was driven into the shutters overnight
  
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• Police reveal ram raiders stole alcohol from Sunderland Sainsbury's

  27-03-2020 13:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Two shops in Sn damaged
  
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• 'Hundreds' of agency workers in Wearside have lost their jobs

  27-03-2020 13:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The spread of Covid-19 has forced many businesses to temporarily shut
  
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• Haddricks Mill roadworks halted indefinitely due to Covid-19

  27-03-2020 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Council engineers are being diverted to essential tasks such as bin collections or put on 24-hour standby to deal with any roadworks emergencies instead
  
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• Councils asked to find shelter for every rough sleeper to tackle coronavirus

  27-03-2020 12:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Across England, local authorities have been asked to find accommodation for those in the street or in hostels
  
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• Piers Morgan tells heroic Geordie nurse to 'keep fighting'

  27-03-2020 12:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  GMB host Piers shared nurse Craig Leathard's emotional Clap for Carers video and sent him a poignant message
  
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• Boris Johnson confirms he has coronavirus in video sent from his home

  27-03-2020 12:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Prime Minister was tested for coronavirus after experiencing mild symptoms
  
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• Perrie Edwards' accent shocks Good Morning Britain viewers

  27-03-2020 12:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Perrie Edwards, from South Shields, appeared from self-isolation on Good Morning Britain on Friday but her accent left some confused
  
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• 'Wow, just wow': NHS nurse's tearful video after Clap for Carers goes viral

  27-03-2020 12:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Senior charge nurse at Northumbria Hospital Craig Leathard moved thousands to tears with his emotional video
  
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• Children in care - everything you need to know about new legal rules

  27-03-2020 12:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A solicitor specialising in family law has explained how children in care and any court proceedings will be affected due to the coronavirus outbreak
  
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