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• NHS staff with Covid-19 symptoms may risk avoiding self-isolation over pay fears

  15-04-2020 23:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  NHS England says staff should be receiving full pay if they have to self-isolate - but nurses have claimed some low-paid workers are missing out and are forced to choose between financial hardship and putting patients at risk
  
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• Person taken to hospital after suspected assault in Newcastle

  15-04-2020 22:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Emergency services were called to Gladstone Street, Lemington, and paramedics took a person to the Royal Victoria Infirmary
  
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• Lotto results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for Wednesday April 15

  15-04-2020 20:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The National Lottery draw and Thunderball numbers for Wednesday April 15, 2020 - live breaking updates and results below
  
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• Council is forced to ration protective equipment for social care staff

  15-04-2020 19:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle City Council said it is not getting equipment to protect care staff from coronavirus
  
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• Sunderland and South Tyneside residents donate thousands to help NHS staff

  15-04-2020 19:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sunderland and South Tyneside NHS Trust have thanked kind-hearted people for donations during a stressful time for health workers
  
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• Councils accused of 'sickening' lack of help for care homes amid Covid-19 crisis

  15-04-2020 19:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Care North East, which represents more than 250 homes across the region, claims that none of the region's local authorities have offered adequate help
  
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• Coronavirus: More tests promised for social care providers

  15-04-2020 19:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Following criticism, Health Secretary Matt Hancock announces more testing and protective equipment for carers
  
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• Lack of protective equipment could cause care services to 'topple over'

  15-04-2020 19:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Nick Forbes has slammed “sporadic deliveries and a lack of national direction” on provision of PPE to social care services
  
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• Rebecca Mack's mum tells of pride at tributes to nurse after coronavirus death

  15-04-2020 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  NHS nurse Rebecca Mack, from Morpeth in Northumberland, died after testing positive for coronavirus
  
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• More than 100 house parties shut down as people flout coronavirus lockdown rules

  15-04-2020 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  In Killingworth, 10 people from different households were caught enjoying a barbecue in the garden
  
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• Inside the 'exceptional' £750k apartment which is home to award-winning designer

  15-04-2020 18:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The luxury pad in Montagu Court boasts panoramic views of Newcastle and its design has won multiple awards
  
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• Global coffee supply running low due to spike in sales during Covid-19 lockdown

  15-04-2020 18:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Financial Times has reported that, while coffee share prices are high, stockpiles in South America are running low
  
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• Around 80 retired medical staff respond to call to join coronavirus fight

  15-04-2020 18:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust appealed for staff who have retired in the last three years to come forward
  
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• Autism chiefs welcome news that Coronavirus rules for sufferers relaxed

  15-04-2020 18:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Amended Government guidance now allows those with specific health conditions to leave their home more than once a day.
  
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• 1.4m coronavirus Universal Credit claimants 'won't get their money on time'

  15-04-2020 18:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Desperate claimants who lost their income during coronavirus will be forced to wait
  
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• Oasis and Warehouse go into administration, putting 2,000 jobs at risk

  15-04-2020 18:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  200 people have been redundant as the retail group aims to find a buyer
  
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• The Ingrams appeared on another quiz show AFTER Millionaire trial

  15-04-2020 17:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Charles and Diana Ingram appeared on The Weakest Link after the outcome of their Who Wants To Be A Millionaire trial
  
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• Investigation continues one week after Easington Lane assault

  15-04-2020 17:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The incident where a 25-year-old man was attacked happened in a property on Girven Terrace on April 8
  
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• Why MPs are looking forward to the return of Parliament next week

  15-04-2020 16:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Technology may be used to allow a 'digital Parliament' to meet while MPs stay at home
  
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• How to watch Code 404 starring Stephen Graham

  15-04-2020 16:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The comedy series follows a top crime fighting duo
  
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• High School Musical cast are reuniting for Disney special

  15-04-2020 16:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Zac Efron, Vanessa Hudgens, Ariana Grande and Demi Lovato are appearing in the Disney singalong
  
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• Where are 'Millionaire' cheats Charles and Diana Ingram now?

  15-04-2020 16:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Charles and Diana Ingram's actions on Who Wants To Be A Millionaire are back in the spotlight thanks to ITV drama Quiz
  
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• North East business founder dies at 45 after suffering from coronavirus

  15-04-2020 16:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Angus Webb was founder of Hexham research company Panelbase
  
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• 14 more coronavirus deaths in North East hospitals as England total rises by 651

  15-04-2020 16:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  NHS England has reported that the total number of patients who have died after testing positive for Covid-19 has risen to 11,656
  
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• Dr Hilary says washing your car 'poses risk' of coronavirus

  15-04-2020 16:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Doctor Hilary Jones stunned Good Morning Britain viewers with his opinion on car washing during lockdown
  
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• Dr Hilary says washing your car in the street poses unnecessary risk

  15-04-2020 16:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Doctor Hilary Jones stunned Good Morning Britain viewers with his opinion on car washing during lockdown
  
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• Dr Hilary Jones says washing your car 'poses risk' of coronavirus

  15-04-2020 16:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Doctor Hilary Jones stunned Good Morning Britain viewers with his opinion on car washing during lockdown
  
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• Government furlough wage scheme to open on Monday - but payday may be weeks away

  15-04-2020 16:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Chancellor Rishi Sunak confirmed Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme should be up and running by Monday, April 20 but there would be a gap before money is paid out
  
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• Firefighters still tackling Northumberland fire as blaze rages on into third day

  15-04-2020 15:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  An investigation has been launched into the fire which at one point covered 100 hectares on Northumberland's Simonside Hills
  
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• Fundraising campaign to help nurse after car windows smashed exceeds target

  15-04-2020 15:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sylvia Hunter, 59, was unable to visit patients who were told to stay in their homes during the coronavirus lockdown
  
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• WHO releases criteria UK must meet before it can end coronavirus lockdown

  15-04-2020 14:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The World Health Organisation wants countries to meet six simple tests before they allow any changes to the current coronavirus restrictions
  
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• Loose Women to make shock return for coronavirus special

  15-04-2020 14:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Loose Women will return to screens for a one-off coronavirus special as part of the schedule for ITV's NHS Day
  
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• Trainer completes 5,000-burpee challenge for Sunderland hospital staff

  15-04-2020 14:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Glen Robson, 29, did the challenge in just over 24 hours to raise money for Sunderland Royal Hospital so that they can buy further protective equipment for NHS staff.
  
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• Sledgehammer-wielding burglary suspects arrested after police chase

  15-04-2020 14:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The incidents took place in Seaham and Sunderland on Tuesday afternoon
  
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• How many times Tecwen Whittock coughed during 'Millionaire' revealed

  15-04-2020 14:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The infamous Who Wants to be Millionaire 'coughing' scandal of 2001 is dramatised in new ITV drama Quiz
  
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• Who Wants To Be A Millionaire cheats plan to appeal conviction

  15-04-2020 13:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Charles and Diana Ingram are aiming to appeal the conviction made against them after the 'Millionaire' cheating scandal
  
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• The worst excuses people flouting lockdown have given police

  15-04-2020 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police in Consett have revealed the worst excuses given to officers
  
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• The worst excuses lockdown-flouting drivers have given police

  15-04-2020 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police in Consett have revealed the worst excuses given to officers
  
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• Newcastle residents urged to stay vigilant as fraudsters pounce during lockdown

  15-04-2020 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Criminals have seen the lockdown as a prime opportunity to scam vulnerable members of the public by claiming to represent official agencies
  
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• Why this councillor thinks the summer beach dog ban should be delayed

  15-04-2020 12:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Coun Judith Wallace wrote to Mayor Norma Redfearn asking for restrictions due to start next month to be delayed until June
  
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• How to watch Charles Ingram's Who Wants To Be A Millionaire episode

  15-04-2020 12:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Charles Ingram's 'coughing' episode, recorded in 2001 was never actually shown by ITV on Who Wants To Be A Millionaire
  
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• Calls for dog beach ban to be delayed to ease social distancing

  15-04-2020 12:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Coun Judith Wallace wrote to Mayor Norma Redfearn asking for restrictions due to start next month to be delayed until June
  
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• Charles Ingram breaks silence to PRAISE 'Millionaire' drama Quiz

  15-04-2020 12:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Infamous Who Wants To Be A Millionaire cheat Charles Ingram has reacted to popular new ITV drama Quiz
  
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• Why the Mackem pink slice has turned blue during the coronavirus crisis

  15-04-2020 12:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Juliet's Delicatessen is one of the few bakeries in Sunderland still making the famous pink slice
  
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• The jobs that need filling 'urgently' at the North East Nightingale Hospital

  15-04-2020 12:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Positions are being advertised online to work at the new Nightingale Hospital, in Washington, which will help treats coronavirus patients in the region
  
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• What happened to 'Millionaire' cheating accomplice Tecwen Whittock

  15-04-2020 11:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Tecwen Whittock was right at the centre of the action of the Who Wants To Be A Millionaire cheating scandal
  
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• £100,000 cannabis farm discovered in Ryton house after smell alerts neighbours

  15-04-2020 10:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Suspicions were raised by a strong smell of cannabis coming from the house and police later found more than 140 plants inside
  
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• Piers Morgan tears 'laughing' Care Minister apart in shocking clash

  15-04-2020 10:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Piers Morgan took on Care Minister, Helen Whately on Wednesday's Good Morning Britain about NHS staff deaths
  
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• Durham firm Kromek to make ventilators to treat people with coronavirus

  15-04-2020 10:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Sedgefield company has struck a licencing deal with a Japanese company and is aiming to have made 1,000 ventilators within eight weeks
  
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• Woman collapses and dies after falling ill at Longbenton Metro station

  15-04-2020 09:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The station was closed to passengers as paramedics tried to save the woman but she was later pronounced dead
  
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