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• Hadrian's Tower skyscraper in Newcastle lit up blue to honour NHS heroes

  09-04-2020 22:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The under-construction 83-meter building in the city centre was bathed in blue light as people across the country took part in the Clap For Carers
  
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• Clap for our Carers: The North East thanks NHS workers for third week running

  09-04-2020 21:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Thursdays at 8pm are now dedicated to celebrating the NHS and other carers and healthcare workers who are a vital part of the fight against Covid-19
  
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• Coronation Street star feeling 'bl***y awful' as he catches coronavirus

  09-04-2020 20:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Simon Gregson, a familiar face on the ITV soap Coronation Street, said he has been struck down by coronavirus and has unique symptoms
  
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• Winning Set For Life numbers for Thursday April 9

  09-04-2020 20:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We'll bring you the winning National Lottery Set For Life numbers for Thursday April 9 - live breaking updates and results below
  
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• Northumberland and North Tyneside hospitals launch appeal for donations

  09-04-2020 19:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust have set up a Justgiving page and also want people to donate toiletries and food items for staff and patients
  
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• Heartbreaking moment Sunderland gran told brother had died from Covid-19

  09-04-2020 19:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Marion Jolliff, 62, from Sunderland, was told the devastating news about her brother Joe's death the day after she returned from hospital following her own battle with Coronavirus
  
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• Newcastle Falcons director volunteers with police during coronavirus outbreak

  09-04-2020 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The former England rugby union forward Dean Richards has been helping prepare hundreds of PPE for frontline officers at Northumbria Police to use during the Covid-19 pandemic
  
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• Laughing robber pushed shop worker over and threatened to cut her for cigarettes

  09-04-2020 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Kyle Zelinka, from County Durham, was already on a suspended prison sentence for robbery when he struck at a village shop, leaving the victim terrified
  
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• How coronavirus ‘rainbow of hope’ sparked special friendship for young girl

  09-04-2020 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  When schools closed due to the coronavirus outbreak, Annee was determined to do something special for the people living in her street
  
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• Too early to lift lockdown as Dominic Raab insists 'we need to keep going'

  09-04-2020 18:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Boris Johnson's deputy, Dominic Raab, issued a plea for people to stay at home over the Easter weekend
  
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• Star Wars' Mark Hamill pledges to protect Gosforth from empire ship in cloud

  09-04-2020 18:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A Gosforth Star Wars fan says it was 'very surreal' to see his image of an unusually-shaped cloud catch Luke Skywalker's eye
  
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• Why the Northern Powerhouse must include towns and rural areas

  09-04-2020 18:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle University academics say there has been too much focus on the big cities
  
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• Arson investigation launched after skip set on fire in Blyth residential street

  09-04-2020 18:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police were called to reports of the blaze which happened at an address on Cypress Gardens on Tuesday evening
  
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• Student records Disney messages for children separated from key worker parents

  09-04-2020 18:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Georgia Price, from Sunderland, has brought happiness to children in lockdown by performing personalised messages for them, dressed as their favourite Disney princess.
  
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• Greggs gets £150m to keep it afloat - even if shops are shut all year

  09-04-2020 18:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle company has accessed help from the Treasury and the Bank of England
  
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• 6,000 households in Durham get council tax reduction during coronavirus outbreak

  09-04-2020 18:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Durham County Council is giving households in receipt of a partial reduction a further cut of up to £300 from their council tax as it seeks to help residents who need financial support during the crisis
  
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• 'Very distressing' scenes as cow dies on Newcastle's Town Moor

  09-04-2020 18:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The black Galloway cow was seen struggling on Wednesday night before being pulled to safety and left on the moor to recover, but was found dead on Thursday morning
  
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• The Simpsons short 'Playdate with Destiny' is heading to Disney+

  09-04-2020 17:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The animated short follows Maggie Simpson
  
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• Driver arrested after biker seriously injured in collision in Sunderland

  09-04-2020 17:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The incident happened on Hylton Road near the junction with Portsmouth Road at around 1pm
  
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• Clap For Our Carers: The landmarks which will turn blue to thank the NHS

  09-04-2020 17:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The North East's most iconic structures will be lit blue in a spectacular show of respect
  
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• Where temporary mortuaries are being set up to help with coronavirus deaths

  09-04-2020 17:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Ministry of Defence is setting up the short-term "rest areas" in areas including Sunderland, Gateshead and Northumberland
  
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• What we know about the temporary mortuaries being set up in the North East

  09-04-2020 17:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Here we have explained why the temporary mortuaries have been set up across the North East and where
  
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• Lockdown saves lives but it could be bad for our health in other ways

  09-04-2020 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The UK's lockdown will make the gap between the healthiest and the least healthy areas worse, a new study finds
  
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• Debunked: The most common coronavirus lies that are spreading online

  09-04-2020 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ofcom has published the rumours about Covid-19 that are more fiction than fact
  
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• Investigation launched after ram raid at Close House Golf Club

  09-04-2020 16:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Golf equipment and clothing were stolen after somebody used a vehicle to smash into the premises
  
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• Are cemeteries in Gateshead open during the coronavirus lockdown? - Chronicle Live

  09-04-2020 16:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Are cemeteries in Gateshead open during the coronavirus lockdown?  Chronicle Live
  
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• Firefighters could drive ambulances under plans to deal with coronavirus

  09-04-2020 16:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Durham fire chief said discussions with North East Ambulance Service are still in early stages with health bosses, with extra staff being made available for vehicle maintenance also a possibility.
  
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• 36 more die with coronavirus in the North East as England total rises by 765

  09-04-2020 16:23 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 7,000
  
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• Drivers have increased speed on Sunderland roads by 40 per cent since lockdown

  09-04-2020 16:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Sunderland City Council is warning motorists to slow down to avoid tragedy
  
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• NHS staff line up for the new coronavirus testing facility in Gateshead - ITV News

  09-04-2020 15:47 via itv.com
  
  NHS staff line up for the new coronavirus testing facility in Gateshead  ITV News
  
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• Help is still at hand at Gateshead Citizens Advice as 162 staff move to home working - Chronicle Live

  09-04-2020 15:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Help is still at hand at Gateshead Citizens Advice as 162 staff move to home working  Chronicle Live
  
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• Trading Standards issues warning on coronavirus scams - Gateshead Council

  09-04-2020 15:34 via gateshead.gov.uk
  
  Trading Standards issues warning on coronavirus scams  Gateshead Council
  
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• Get the Newcastle Chronicle delivered to your door

  09-04-2020 15:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
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• Eight Sunderland families issued warnings for breaking lockdown rules

  09-04-2020 15:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gentoo Group and Northumbria Police officers investigated 24 households to deter breaches
  
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• Newcastle Quayside Travelodge staying open for key workers and vulnerable people

  09-04-2020 14:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The hotel chain has closed all but 50 of its Travelodges amid the coronavirus crisis
  
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• How you can get help from Citizens Advice during lockdown

  09-04-2020 14:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The charity has retrained, redeployed and resourced its 162-strong workforce
  
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• Plans lodged to demolish Durham Bus Station and build new transport hub

  09-04-2020 14:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Durham County Council want to knock down the existing North Road station and build a modern facility
  
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• Four people in court over violent street clash in Sunderland during lockdown.

  09-04-2020 13:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  They face charges in connection with the alleged incident on Sunday, April 5, 2020, in the Ridley Street and Winslow Close areas of Southwick.
  
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• The coronavirus hoax audio that you need to know is FAKE

  09-04-2020 13:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A clip claiming patients will be left to die at home and ice rinks will be used as mortuaries has been circulating on Facebook
  
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• Fundraiser set up by family of 'selfless' NHS nurse after coronavirus death

  09-04-2020 13:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 29-year-old, from Morpeth, tragically died after catching Covid-19; A fundraising page has now been created in her memory
  
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• Two businesses provide life-saving equipment to NHS staff fighting coronavirus

  09-04-2020 13:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Connor Solutions and Power Roll Limited are both supporting staff on the frontline by supplying equipment
  
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• Metro will keep running for NHS staff and other key workers

  09-04-2020 12:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Despite a cash crisis that has left the rail network in desperate need of a government bailout, there are no plans to cut back the train timetable even further
  
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• Three-month payment holiday on credit cards and loans kicks in today

  09-04-2020 12:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Relief for millions of households and earners who are suffering at the hands of the coronavirus crisis
  
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• Six out of ten North voters would back a government of national unity

  09-04-2020 12:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  New Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer would work alongside the Conservatives if a government of national unity was formed
  
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• How staff at this Durham college are helping keep key workers safe

  09-04-2020 11:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Andy Blackett, who is head of maths at UTC South College Durham, is organising a virtual challenge to raise funds for materials to make PPE visors
  
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• Libraries helping frontline workers - Gateshead Council

  09-04-2020 11:41 via gateshead.gov.uk
  
  Libraries helping frontline workers  Gateshead Council
  
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• The temporary mortuaries set up for patients who die from Coronavirus

  09-04-2020 11:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The mobile units have been set up at at sites across the North East as 'rest areas' to provide a 'safe and dignified environment' while funeral arrangements are made
  
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• PM Boris Johnson is 'improving' in intensive care as he fights coronavirus

  09-04-2020 11:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Boris Johnson improving in intensive care at St Thomas' Hospital in London after he was taken there on Sunday - 10 days after testing positive for the virus - and was then moved to intensive care on Monday.
  
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• 'Isolation' version of The Blaydon Races is the most Geordie lockdown video ever

  09-04-2020 10:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Production manager Jeff Logan's rewrite of 'our local national anthem' to reflect people's daily lives under lockdown has cheered the hearts of thousands
  
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• MP questions plan to have northern Nightingale hospital so far from Newcastle

  09-04-2020 09:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Labour's Chi Onwurah has questioned the Government's reasoning to put the hospital for the region's patients in Harrogate
  
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