Gateshead news

• Gran who was first Covid-19 case in Sunderland is home from hospital

  08-04-2020 22:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Marion Jolliff has returned to her Penywell home after spending weeks in an induced coma at South Tyneside District Hospital
  
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• Patients pay tribute to Morpeth nurse who died from coronavirus

  08-04-2020 22:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Thousands of people have shared tributes to nurse Becca, from Morpeth, who died at home and was later found to have contracted coronavirus
  
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• Government responds to claims schools will reopen after Easter holidays

  08-04-2020 22:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It was reported by some media outlets that children could return to school after the Easter holidays
  
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• Peter Kay's new Car Share special is a surprise treat for Easter weekend

  08-04-2020 20:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Here's how to ensure you don't miss a one-off special from Peter Kay to cheer us up during lockdown Easter weekend
  
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• Boots to close stores in Newcastle and Gateshead to redeploy pharmacists - Chronicle Live

  08-04-2020 20:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Boots to close stores in Newcastle and Gateshead to redeploy pharmacists  Chronicle Live
  
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• Full list of 61 Boots stores closing next week

  08-04-2020 20:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Local pharmacies remain open but Boots branches in retail parks and stations - including the Metrocentre and Newcastle Airport - are now shutting their doors
  
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• Lotto results LIVE: Lottery and Thunderball numbers for Wednesday April 8

  08-04-2020 20:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The National Lottery draw and Thunderball numbers for Wednesday April 8, 2020 - live breaking updates and results below
  
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• Three men arrested after cash and cigarettes stolen from newsagents

  08-04-2020 19:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A dog walker called police after he spotted raiders attempting to force entry into the store in Newbiggin Hall late on Tuesday
  
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• Man, 25, found with serious head injuries after assault

  08-04-2020 19:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police have said they are increasing patrols in the Girven Terrace area to reassure the public
  
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• Woman who fell pregnant to conman who faked vasectomy faces telling their son

  08-04-2020 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Coleen Greenwood found out on what was supposed to be their wedding day that Greg Wilson was a married fireman with kids and not a single millionaire as he had claimed
  
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• New homes could be coming to former Whitley Bay school site

  08-04-2020 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The site off Marine Gardens was home to Croquet Park and Marine Park First Schools until their demolition in 2006
  
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• Men fined for flouting lockdown rules to dig for worms on beach

  08-04-2020 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A coastguard has slammed the men for making a "totally needless and non-essential journey", putting lives at risk during the coronavirus lockdown
  
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• Major doubts over Newcastle Clean Air Zone amid cash row

  08-04-2020 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Tyneside leaders have complained that an initial £20 million cash offer from the Government to help slash pollution levels in the city is far less than what is needed
  
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• Washington teacher living in Wuhan on why he is thankful he did not return to UK

  08-04-2020 18:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Chris Hill, from Washington, opted not to return to the UK due to uncertainty over whether his family would be able to join him
  
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• Man in court charged with two attempted knife robberies of Sunderland stores

  08-04-2020 18:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Keaton Cooper, 21, of Trevarren Drive, Leechmere, Sunderland, is accused of carrying out the attempted raids on Monday, March 30.
  
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• Boris Johnson still in intensive care but is 'improving' and 'sitting up in bed'

  08-04-2020 18:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Chancellor also said Prime Minister Boris Johnson's condition is improving as he remains in hospital
  
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• Council asks residents to delay their Spring clean - Gateshead Council

  08-04-2020 18:09 via gateshead.gov.uk
  
  Council asks residents to delay their Spring clean  Gateshead Council
  
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• Be a considerate neighbour - Gateshead Council

  08-04-2020 17:56 via gateshead.gov.uk
  
  Be a considerate neighbour  Gateshead Council
  
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• 'Jaw-dropping arrogance' of conman who posed as fireman and lied about vasectomy

  08-04-2020 17:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ex soldier and married dad-of-three Greg Wilson tricked a woman, who had a baby with him and believed he was a single millionaire
  
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• In pictures: The new Covid-19 testing facility for NHS staff at IKEA Gateshead

  08-04-2020 17:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Gateshead store, on Pinetree Way, is the latest to host NHS test centres in its car par
  
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• What ex-Geordie Shore star Charlotte Crosby got delivered during lockdown

  08-04-2020 17:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  LA Taxis has teamed up with restaurants to deliver takeaways during the coronavirus crisis and they delivered grub from Manjaros to Charlotte Crosby's house
  
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• Young men criticised for gathering to play football in park during lockdown

  08-04-2020 17:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Residents in Wallsend have reported seeing young people in their 20s playing sports and flouting lockdown rules in the North Tyneside park
  
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• Hunt for 'deplorable' Kingston Park tree poisoner

  08-04-2020 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Environmental campaigners have hit out at a shocking act of vandalism in Kingston Park and called for the culprit to be “severely reprimanded”
  
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• 15,000 Newcastle council tax bills axed amid Covid-19 crisis

  08-04-2020 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Around 23,500 low-income households that are eligible for a council tax reduction will be given £150 off their annual bill, meaning roughly 15,000 will pay nothing at all
  
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• NHS tribute to ex-RVI nurse after coronavirus death

  08-04-2020 16:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Rebecca Mack, who formerly worked at Newcastle's Royal Victoria Infirmary, died of Covid-19 on Sunday despite having no underlying health conditions, according to her family
  
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• Sunderland partner city in China to supply PPE for workers fighting Covid-19

  08-04-2020 16:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The mayor of Harbin - the capital of Heilongjiang, has written to the leader of Sunderland City Council to offer the city’s full support
  
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• 49 more coronavirus deaths in the North East as England total rises by 828

  08-04-2020 16:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  NHS England has reported that the people who have died after testing positive for the Covid-19 disease has risen to more than 6,000
  
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• Apply for Five Guys A Week series 2 as show sparks chaos in Sunderland

  08-04-2020 16:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Channel 4 dating show Five Guys A Week is looking for singles to take part in its second series
  
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• Can cats get coronavirus? The truth behind the claims

  08-04-2020 15:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A BBC article containing information from the British Veterinary Association has caused alarm among pet owners - but now it has clarified its advice
  
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• Good Morning Britain given warning from Ofcom about Piers Morgan

  08-04-2020 15:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  ITV breakfast show Good Morning Britain has been given a warning from Ofcom about outspoken host Piers Morgan
  
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• Northumberland nurse dies aged 29 after contracting coronavirus

  08-04-2020 15:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Rebecca Mack from Morpeth, who has worked at the Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle, passed away on Sunday at the age of just 29
  
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• MoD setting up 'rest areas' in hospitals for patients who die from coronavirus

  08-04-2020 15:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Hospital bosses said the move is a "precautionary measure" to deal with a potential rises in deaths as the epidemic reaches its peak
  
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• Dr Hilary exposes biggest myths about how to prevent coronavirus

  08-04-2020 14:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Good Morning Britain health expert Dr Hilary has exposed the biggest myths about how to prevent coronavirus
  
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• Charities plead for help as coronavirus hits incomes

  08-04-2020 14:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  North East MPs urged Chancellor to act as charities such as Sue Ryder, Barnado's and Scope issue warnings
  
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• Can you still visit the graves of loved ones in Durham during the outbreak?

  08-04-2020 13:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Durham County Council says mourners can still visit the graveside of loved ones but it remains under review
  
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• Prolific thief who owes £9,500 to courts jailed for stealing toys from B&M

  08-04-2020 13:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Despite being on a suspended sentence, Patricia Office targeted the stores in North Shields and South Shields on three occasions in the run-up to Christmas
  
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• Police appeal to trace missing man who police believe could be in County Durham

  08-04-2020 13:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Brian Warwick, 38, was last seen in Chester-le-Street
  
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• Plans to open Greggs, Starbucks, Domino's Pizza could create 65 jobs

  08-04-2020 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Almscliffe Properties Ltd want to build three retail units near Agnes Street
  
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• Newcastle Airport down to ONE arrival per day as global pandemic grounds planes

  08-04-2020 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle International Airport is still open for business but extremely quiet due to the coronavirus outbreak - but bosses say they are ready to welcome passengers back
  
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• Girl, 7, pays tribute to Boris and NHS with genius entry for Easter egg contest

  08-04-2020 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sadie-Grace Miller's incredible cardboard creation has recreated the Prime Minister and the NHS staff caring for him in hospital
  
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• Dad offers cash reward after arson attack at cancer survivor's home

  08-04-2020 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The fire was started in a skip outside the Davison family's home in Blyth on Tuesday night, putting their lives in danger - the fire service has said the blaze was deliberate
  
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• Northumberland viewer's amazing moon photo stuns This Morning hosts

  08-04-2020 12:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  This Morning presenters Phillip and Holly said the photo was so good it must have been from Google images
  
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• Cyclist in hospital with 'life threatening' injuries after being hit by car

  08-04-2020 12:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Billy Mill Avenue will remain closed for several hours while police carry out investigations
  
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• IKEA in Gateshead to be used as coronavirus testing facility for NHS staff - Chronicle Live

  08-04-2020 12:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  IKEA in Gateshead to be used as coronavirus testing facility for NHS staff  Chronicle Live
  
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• IKEA in Gateshead to be used as coronavirus testing facility for NHS staff

  08-04-2020 12:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The drive-through testing for Covid-19 will begin in the North East store's car park from Thursday, April 9
  
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• Piers Morgan's message to Kate Garraway as husband 'fights for life'

  08-04-2020 12:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Kate Garraway's husband Derek Draper is 'fighting for his life' in intensive care after being struck down by coronavirus
  
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• Sunderland University forced to cancel graduation ceremonies due to coronavirus

  08-04-2020 11:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The university has been forced to postpone the summer graduations - but hopes to reschedule them later in the year
  
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• Holly Willoughby makes bold response to black outfit drama

  08-04-2020 11:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  This Morning host Holly Willoughby responded to the storm surrounding her black outfit on Tuesday with a bold fashion statement
  
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• TUI planes grounded for another five weeks as all flights axed until mid-May

  08-04-2020 11:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The travel firm has announced when flights and holidays will start again after coronavirus
  
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• Northumberland and Durham councils praised for coronavirus response

  08-04-2020 11:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The councils have both in the top three for providing business support as the coronavirus lockdown takes its toll
  
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