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• Watch police officers come together outside hospital for amazing NHS tribute

  02-04-2020 22:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A number of police officers joined together in Cramlington to take part in the national campaign to thank our NHS workers
  
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• Police admit woman found ‘loitering’ at train station was wrongfully convicted

  02-04-2020 22:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Marie Dinou has had her conviction set aside after she was wrongly found guilty of breaching the Coronavirus Act 2020 at Newcastle Central Station
  
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• People could be given 'immunity passports' - but no end in sight for lockdown

  02-04-2020 22:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It is currently not yet known how long immunity lasts for after a person has fought off the coronavirus disease
  
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• Immunity passports could be issued as way out of coronavirus lockdown

  02-04-2020 22:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It is currently not yet known how long immunity lasts for after a person has fought off the coronavirus disease
  
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• Watch streets erupt with applause as people show their love for NHS heroes

  02-04-2020 21:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The North East played its part in a passionate second tribute to honour key workers across multiple sectors on Thursday night
  
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• Winning Set For Life numbers for Thursday April 2

  02-04-2020 20:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We'll bring you the winning National Lottery Set For Life numbers for Thursday April 2 - live breaking updates and results below
  
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• Premier League footballers urged to 'take pay cut' amid Covid-19 fight

  02-04-2020 20:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Health Secretary Matt Hancock said all Premier League footballers should play their part and take a pay cut
  
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• BBC and ITV to stop airing at 8pm as UK pays tribute to NHS staff

  02-04-2020 19:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Broadcasters ITV and BBC will pause their TV schedules at 8pm on Thursday for the Clap for our Carers movement
  
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• Watch brave shop worker grab gun as it is pointed at him by armed raider

  02-04-2020 19:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Christopher Allison was desperate for cash just after Christmas when he walked into a Best One store in Washington and pointed an imitation firearm at the man behind the counter
  
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• This incredible model of Durham Cathedral made is from 2,000 matchsticks

  02-04-2020 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Robert Worthington, of Spennymoor, spent two years making the replica of the 1,000 year old cathedral
  
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• Syd Little's poignant tribute to comedy partner Eddie Large after death

  02-04-2020 18:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Eddie Large, real name Edward Hugh McGinnis, died in hospital aged 78 after contracting coronavirus
  
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• Man in court over attempted Sunderland post office and shop robberies

  02-04-2020 18:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Keaton Cooper, 21, is accused of attempting to rob two Sunderland stores, as well as possession of an offensive weapon and possession of a Class B drug
  
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• Nissan to furlough staff and suspend production for whole of April

  02-04-2020 17:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sunderland car manufacturer employs more than 6,000 people and supports thousands more in the supply chain
  
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• Two Newcastle urgent treatment centres to close as NHS reorganises services

  02-04-2020 17:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  NHS England says this change will enable it to 'deploy staff and buildings more effectively'
  
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• Newcastle hospital boss slams Government's 'empty words' on coronavirus testing

  02-04-2020 17:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Andy Welch, medical director at the Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals (NUTH) NHS Foundation Trust, has accused the Government of “evading important questions”
  
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• These major building projects in County Durham have all been halted

  02-04-2020 17:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The announcement includes work at several schools
  
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• Gateshead NHS worker 'upset' to be isolated at home as colleagues fight coronavirus - Chronicle Live

  02-04-2020 17:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gateshead NHS worker 'upset' to be isolated at home as colleagues fight coronavirus  Chronicle Live
  
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• Pink Boutique entrepreneur Alice Hall leaves business to focus on new venture

  02-04-2020 17:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Her mother Julie Blackie, managing director, is now working with a new CEO to safeguard the business during the Covid-19 crisis
  
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• Sunderland Foodbank and Gentoo deliver food parcels to residents

  02-04-2020 17:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Volunteers have worked over the last week to prepare and deliver essential food parcels
  
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• NHS worker 'upset' to be isolated at home as colleagues fight coronavirus

  02-04-2020 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Cheryl Gascoigne, 46, was back on the front line eight weeks after her kidney transplant - but Covid-19 has stopped her in her tracks
  
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• Lockdown rage: Three men destroy household property during separate incidents

  02-04-2020 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Shaun Clough caused £450-worth of damage at his mother's house, Liam Armstrong punched holes in walls and destroyed a mirror at his grandmother's home and Jason Parker smashed a window at his council-owned property
  
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• Family pay tribute to war hero who 'won't get the funeral he deserves'

  02-04-2020 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Stanley Joseph Vickerson, 97, was wounded in battle, was a prisoner of war for two years and was even awarded for his extraordinary bravery in Korea
  
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• Bin crews driven around in minibuses behind lorries to minimise Covid-19 risk

  02-04-2020 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  There have been concerns across the country about the difficulty of bin collection teams being able to stay two metres apart while out on their rounds
  
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• Homeless artist explains he can't face being housed by Government amid Covid-19

  02-04-2020 16:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Stephen Barnett says he has been homeless for 36 years and believes that being swiftly housed by the Government to prevent the spread of the coronavirus would be a strain on his mental health
  
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• 'Selfish' fly-tippers dump waste in beauty spots across Sunderland

  02-04-2020 16:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  They said fly-tipping is putting an "additional strain" on a service that is already stretched due to the impact of coronavirus
  
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• The coronavirus questions the Government hasn't answered

  02-04-2020 16:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It's nearly two weeks since the Government ordered the UK to go into lockdown but there are still questions without answers
  
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• Metro warns of major cuts without urgent £10m bailout

  02-04-2020 15:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Politicians have made another desperate plea for the government to help the rail network cope with the devastating impact of the coronavirus pandemic
  
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• Motorists stay away from A1 and A19 as Government warns about traffic increase

  02-04-2020 14:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Durham Constabulary says there has been a 60% decrease in vehicles on the road
  
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• The 10 most Googled coronavirus questions, answered

  02-04-2020 14:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Answers to covid-19 questions about testing, universal credit, rent, benefits, prevention and treatment
  
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• New man at the top at Fenwicks as two bosses leave

  02-04-2020 14:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  John Edgar, a former executive at Harrods and Selfridges, has succeeded Robbie Feather as Fenwicks CEO
  
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• Martin Lewis clarifies rules around annual leave during coronavirus pandemic

  02-04-2020 14:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Many workers have been left confused about their entitlement - which more often than not lasts a year, without the ability to be carried over
  
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• Man taken home by police after causing disruption at Asda in South Shields

  02-04-2020 14:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Officers patrolling the nearby Metro station were alerted to the incident on Wednesday and detained a man before taking him home
  
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• Durham's police chief speaks about drones and 'checking movements'

  02-04-2020 14:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  teve White, Police, Crime and Victims’ Commissioner (PCVC) for County Durham and Darlington after some forces have criticism
  
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• Tributes as coronavirus kills world-class scientist who 'loved' Sunderland

  02-04-2020 14:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gita Ramjee died in hospital on Tuesday, having dedicated her glittering career to fighting HIV
  
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• National Express suspends all coach services from midnight on Sunday

  02-04-2020 13:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The transport operator had kept a limited service running for people with 'essential travel needs' but is now axeing its journeys altogether
  
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• Newcastle United's Andy Carroll i's going to be dad for fifth time

  02-04-2020 13:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Andy Carroll posted a picture of his four children holding a picture of the baby scan and footballers and TV stars have since congratulated him
  
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• Grainger Market delivery service calls for volunteers to keep up with demand

  02-04-2020 13:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Other delivery services are also being set up in the North East to help people get essential supplies
  
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• Chi Onwurah's plan for an online Parliament backed by Speaker

  02-04-2020 13:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Proposals to let MPs question Ministers over the internet move closer to reality after Speaker Linday Hoyle gives backing
  
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• Grainger Market calls for volunteers to help meet delivery service demand

  02-04-2020 13:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Newcastle market's new online delivery service has been making more than 300 deliveries a day since its launch - and now needs volunteers
  
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• UK Pride 2020 in Newcastle postponed to next year

  02-04-2020 13:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle had been chosen as the host city for this year’s national Pride festival this summer, but the event has been forced back to 2021 amid ongoing uncertainty over the Covid-19 crisis
  
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• More than £43 million coronavirus grants paid to County Durham businesses

  02-04-2020 13:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The grants were launched late last week to help businesses through the pandemic and council staff have since worked tirelessly to process payments.
  
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• Dangerous thug's two-footed stamp on man's head during brutal attack on couple

  02-04-2020 13:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Paul Watson, of Sunderland, repeatedly stamped on a man's head in Seaburn and punched his partner after he was ushered out of pub
  
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• This is what is in Covid-19 food parcels for North East

  02-04-2020 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Councils in the North East have confirmed that the packages they received contained items such as Angel Delight dessert mix, Crunchies, biscuits, porridge, and instant noodles
  
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• Man pretended to have gun in 'attempt to get police to shoot him'

  02-04-2020 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Michael Eagle was already on bail for causing thousands of pounds of damage when he broke into Ashington Police Station when he dialled 999 and claimed to have the weapon
  
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• Charity launches remote art projects for brain injury survivors

  02-04-2020 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Headway Wearside has been sending out arts and crafts supplies and recipe cards to help brain injury survivors get creative
  
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• Billboards praising NHS heroes pop up near Newcastle pubs amid Covid-19 crisis

  02-04-2020 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Hungry Horse pubs are thanking key workers for their hard work following the Covid-19 outbreak by displaying colourful posters
  
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• Tin Can Cook Jack Monroe's to host daily morning BBC cooking show

  02-04-2020 12:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Cooking on a Bootstrap author is famed for her tasty but low cost recipes which make the most of whatever is in your cupboard
  
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• Tin Can Cook Jack Monroe to host daily morning BBC cooking show

  02-04-2020 12:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Cooking on a Bootstrap author is famed for her tasty but low cost recipes which make the most of whatever is in your cupboard
  
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• Call for Government to support small businesses during covid-19 crisis

  02-04-2020 12:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Estate agent Julian Corbridge says the future of his small limited business is at risk due to lack of financial support
  
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• Has Katie Price got what it takes to be in the SAS? We'll find out soon

  02-04-2020 11:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ant Middleton says Katie and 11 other celebrities are in for the 'shock of their lives' when the try to pass his SAS-style training course
  
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