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• Captain Tom Moore's walk for the NHS has now raised £20 million

  17-04-2020 21:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 99-year-old veteran from Yorkshire was originally aiming to walk 100 laps of his garden for charity before his 100th birthday at the end of this month
  
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• EuroMillions results: Winning lottery numbers for Friday April 17

  17-04-2020 20:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The winning EuroMillions and National Lottery Thunderball numbers for Friday April 17 - live breaking updates below
  
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• EuroMillions results LIVE: Winning lottery numbers for Friday April 17

  17-04-2020 20:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The winning EuroMillions and National Lottery Thunderball numbers for Friday April 17 - live breaking updates below
  
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• Government to extend coronavirus testing to include more frontline workers

  17-04-2020 20:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Department of Health and Social Care has confirmed that symptomatic staff from a larger range of professions will be able to access Covid-19 testing
  
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• Fourteenth resident dies at Stanley care home after showing Covid-19 symptoms

  17-04-2020 19:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The home in Stanley said staff were 'deeply saddened' by the latest loss as another resident died after being transferred to hospital
  
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• Suspected thieves attempt to steal NHS worker's motorbike at Newcastle's RVI

  17-04-2020 19:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  CCTV footage released by police shows four men riding on two motorcycles entering the multi-storey car park at the hospital
  
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• Royal Mail ask customers to give their hardworking staff a thumbs up

  17-04-2020 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Royal Mail is asking customers to give their postie a ‘thumbs up’ from a two metre distance, as part of an enhanced social distancing drive and opportunity to show appreciation for staff
  
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• More children missed out on first choice school this year

  17-04-2020 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Most children in the North East got the school places they wanted - but a surge in applications meant some disappointment
  
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• Drugged up danger driver put lives at risk and sparked rolling roadblock

  17-04-2020 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Paul Duckworth, of Hadston, drove so dangerously other motorists created a rolling road block to keep each other safe
  
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• Newcastle council launches appeal to help residents through Covid-19 crisis

  17-04-2020 18:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The authority says it has spent tens of thousands of pounds on "food and provisions for the most vulnerable people in the city", but is now appealing for further donations to support those in need of help
  
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• UK plans to manufacture millions of coronavirus vaccines

  17-04-2020 18:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Business Secretary Alok Sharma looks ahead to the development of a vaccine in daily Downing Street press conference
  
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• Durham University under fire over plans to cut face-to-face teaching

  17-04-2020 18:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The university plans to cut 25% of its 'live' modules and roll out more online courses amid Covid-19 outbreak
  
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• Debenhams to close South Shields store after falling into administration

  17-04-2020 18:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Historic retailer says it is more hopeful over more than 120 of its other sites after reaching agreements with landlords
  
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• Great Park mum furious as child misses out on first-choice school

  17-04-2020 17:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A Warkworth Woods mum fears she's not the only one on her estate who has lost out on her preferred choice of primary school for her son
  
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• 21 North East attractions we can't wait visit again after lockdown

  17-04-2020 17:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The North East is home to some of the best visitor attractions in the country. Here are some we can visit when isolation ends
  
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• Dedicated care home manager has not seen children since Covid-19 outbreak

  17-04-2020 17:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Victoria Leighton, 40, from Crook, who manages Donwell House care home in Washington, has not seen her two daughter's Olivia, 11, and Iris, 3, since the coronavirus outbreak
  
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• Durham teenager loses six stone after becoming too self-conscious to leave house

  17-04-2020 17:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Emily Bainbridge, 17, was nominated for the Young Slimmer of the Year 2020 finals after her incredible achievement
  
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• Teen stole RVI workers bike and rode it around hospital car park

  17-04-2020 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The pharmacist used the bike to avoid using public transport to get to work in order to reduce the risk of picking up the virus and passing it to his vulnerable mother
  
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• Cramlington mental health nurse dies after contracting coronavirus

  17-04-2020 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Steven Pearson, 51, of Cramlington, Northumberland, died with days of showing coronavirus symptoms
  
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• Council chief granted emergency power during Covid-19 crisis

  17-04-2020 16:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle City Council has approved new measures to allow big planning applications to be decided while councillors remain in lockdown because of the coronavirus pandemic
  
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• Pensioner charged with burgling coronavavirus testing centre

  17-04-2020 16:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jack Misiak, of Pilgrims Way, Durham, will appear in court charged with the burglary of masks, a hand gel, protective suits and also a watch belonging to a nurse.
  
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• Here's what happens when the Commons returns next week

  17-04-2020 16:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  North East MPs will help quiz Government Ministers about how they've handled the Covid-19 coronavirus crisis
  
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• 17 more coronavirus deaths at North East hospitals as UK total breaks 14,000

  17-04-2020 16:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  NHS England has announced that 738 more people have died in hospital after contracting the Covid-19 disease
  
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• Tributes paid to dedicated County Durham referee who died from Covid-19

  17-04-2020 16:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Tom Harvey, 86, was the vice president of Durham FA and was "well respected" in the local football community
  
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• BAPAM Performing Artist GP Clinics, Sage Gateshead | Arts Conferences, Training & Events - ArtsProfessional

  17-04-2020 15:26 via artsprofessional.co.uk
  
  BAPAM Performing Artist GP Clinics, Sage Gateshead | Arts Conferences, Training & Events  ArtsProfessional
  
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• Artist Career Advice Sessions, Sage Gateshead | Arts Conferences, Training & Events - ArtsProfessional

  17-04-2020 15:26 via artsprofessional.co.uk
  
  Artist Career Advice Sessions, Sage Gateshead | Arts Conferences, Training & Events  ArtsProfessional
  
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• Sunderland 1973 legend Jimmy Montgomery pays tribute to Norman Hunter

  17-04-2020 14:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jimmy said he was "truly saddened" to hear about the England and Leeds legend's death who he described as a "wonderful man".
  
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• Mother's tribute to James Ferguson killed in Easter Monday crash

  17-04-2020 14:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  James Ferguson, 23, died on Easter Monday after his motorcycle crashed near his Cramlington home
  
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• Spine Road in Northumberland to close overnight for essential work

  17-04-2020 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The work will take place over a number of Saturday nights, starting on Saturday, on the stretch between Moor Farm roundabout and the Three Horse Shoes roundabout
  
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• Why mental health workers are taking NHS 111 calls during lockdown

  17-04-2020 13:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Mental health staff from two North East trusts are taking calls during lockdown
  
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• Gentoo to restart essential services for tenants from Monday after review

  17-04-2020 13:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The housing association is to restart essential legislative checks on its properties while adhering to social distancing and safety during the lockdown.
  
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• ADVERTORIAL: Join 'virtual open day' for Durham college with a Starbucks and gym on-site

  17-04-2020 13:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  New College Durham offers vocational courses, A-levels, apprenticeships and degree level programmes at their £35m campus
  
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• Why Whitley Bay Marie Curie nurse is running a marathon in her back garden

  17-04-2020 13:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Wallsend Harrier Catherine Graham is running the equivalent of a marathon in her garden to raise money for the Marie Curie Daffodil Appeal
  
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• Children's services in North Tyneside rated 'outstanding' by Ofsted

  17-04-2020 13:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  These services help and protect children, and include adoption, fostering and residential care
  
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• How Sunderland NHS workers paid tribute to Captain Tom

  17-04-2020 13:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Captain Tom Moore, 99, has raised over £18 million pounds for the NHS
  
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• Woman fears pythons could on the loose after finding snake skin

  17-04-2020 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sabina Jaigirdar claims she found two snake skins in her shed in Whitley Bay and has urged people to be on the look out
  
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• The public backs the lockdown and it is saving lives

  17-04-2020 12:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  There is widespread support for the Government's approach but it must still be forced to face awkward questions, says Political Editor Jonathan Walker
  
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• When will Newcastle tips be able to re-open after lockdown?

  17-04-2020 12:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Waste centres across the country were forced to shut down last month, amid fears over unnecessary journeys and social distancing guidelines being observed
  
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• Geordie World Cup winner Norman Hunter dies after contracting coronavirus

  17-04-2020 12:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Hunter, from Gateshead, was part of England's 1966 World Cup-winning squad and made his name under Don Revie at Leeds United
  
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• Suspected arsonists start fire in country park during lockdown

  17-04-2020 12:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The blaze took place at the Rising Sun Country Park, in North Tyneside, on Tuesday - now police are appealing for witnesses to the incident to come forward
  
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• Families warned not to book summer holidays amid hints lockdown could go on

  17-04-2020 12:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  During an interview, Transport Secretary Grant Shapps was asked if the public should plan ahead for after the lockdown and this is what he said
  
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• Council gives out £76m coronavirus grants to support Durham businesses

  17-04-2020 12:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  More than 7,000 grants have been paid to County Durham businesses to help them deal with the effects of outbreak.
  
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• Drug dealers now selling face masks on dark web amid coronavirus pandemic

  17-04-2020 11:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A security firm has seen accounts better known for peddling drugs expand their range to face masks and unregistered testing kits to cash in on rising demand
  
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• 'Don't use sky lanterns to celebrate NHS', fire chief warns

  17-04-2020 10:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Social media posts have prompted fire chiefs to warn against using sky lanterns – which could create extra pressure for emergency services.
  
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• 93 per cent of parents get first choice primary school slot for kids

  17-04-2020 10:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  According to figures from Sunderland City Council, 2,726 pupils have been handed a spot at their first choice option.
  
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• 'Now is not the time to ignore symptoms,' health chiefs warns

  17-04-2020 10:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dr Neil O’Brien, accountable officer at the County Durham Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), said: ”Despite coronavirus having a huge effect across the whole country it has not taken away other health care needs.'
  
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• NHS trust boss makes desperate plea for Barbour's help in coronavirus fight

  17-04-2020 10:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The South Shields firm, which usually produces high-end outdoor wear, has been supplying protective equipment to NHS workers as they battle against coronavirus in hospitals
  
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• How to tell who is most at risk of dying from coronavirus

  17-04-2020 09:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Whilst old age and underlying health conditions are well-understood risk factors: but for reasons which aren't yet clear, men are also more at risk
  
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• Triathlete to cycle equivalent of nurse's working week to raise funds for NHS

  17-04-2020 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Lee McCarron, of Consett, will cycle on his indoor bike for 35 hours in honour of healthcare staff
  
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• Covid-19 antibody testing rolled out at Northumberland hospital

  17-04-2020 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Rutherford Cancer Centre, in Bedlington, Northumberland, has recently agreed to care for more NHS cancer patients during the Covid-19 crisis
  
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