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• Swan rescued by police after it landed in the central reservation of the A19

  19-04-2020 23:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The bird had landed due to the roads being quieter because of lockdown
  
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• 10 things you are allowed to do outside during coronavirus lockdown

  19-04-2020 22:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  As long as Government guidelines on social-distancing are being followed, people are allowed to leave their homes in certain circumstances - here is a list of things you can do
  
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• Young mum credits children’s charity for their valuable support during lockdown

  19-04-2020 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Hannah Kenny, 27, is receiving over the phone support and hot nutritious meals for her family during the coronavirus lockdown thanks to children’s charity, Family Gateway
  
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• See teacher blast Sister Sledge on his sax during Blakelaw lockdown party

  19-04-2020 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Musician Andy Usher usually plays at weddings - but last Saturday he enjoyed the most unique gig of his life
  
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• Missing the seaside? Experience a coastal drive without breaking lock down

  19-04-2020 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  See the sights of Tynemouth and Cullercoats down towards Whitley Bay in our video - perfect for those of you wishing you could visit the beautiful North East coast right now
  
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• County Durham man claims there was metal in his chicken wrap

  19-04-2020 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  £27 Saturday night takeaway treat turns into a disaster for Paul Harvey, who claims the 10mm nut 'crunched his teeth'
  
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• County Durham man claims there was a piece of metal in his chicken wrap

  19-04-2020 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Paul Harvey, from Chester-le-Street claims the 10mm nut 'crunched his teeth' and ruined his £27 takeaway from Dhillon's Golden Fry. They deny his claims
  
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• Education Secretary 'cannot give date' for when schools will reopen

  19-04-2020 18:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  During the Downing Street briefing on Sunday, Gavin Williamson said five key tests would need to be met before any lockdown restrictions could be relaxed
  
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• Sophie Kasaei stuns fans with before and after pics from new house

  19-04-2020 18:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Geordie Shore star Sophie Kasaei has been showing fans inside her new plush home with a series of Instagram posts
  
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• Famous County Durham Film and TV locations, how many do you recognise?

  19-04-2020 18:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Michael Caine, Sigourney Weaver and Daniel Radcliffe are among the stars to film on location in the county
  
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• See the 20ft flames from garden fire captured by neighbour as warning issued

  19-04-2020 17:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  There are fears that fires set in gardens could spread and divert fire engines from other emergencies
  
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• Ant left in tears while watching Britain's Got Talent at home

  19-04-2020 17:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Viewers Ant and Dec hit their Golden Buzzer on Saturday's Britain's Got Talent and Ant was in tears watching the show back
  
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• How money raised by Captain Tom Moore will be spent

  19-04-2020 17:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 99-year-old war veteran inspired the nation by walking 100 laps around his back garden and has now raised more than £23m for NHS Charities Together
  
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• 84 tonnes of vital PPE shipment from Turkey to the UK delayed

  19-04-2020 17:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The shipment of 84 tonnes of personal protective equipment was due to arrive on Sunday afternoon but has been delayed
  
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• Nurse returns home for her birthday to huge hero's welcome from neighbours

  19-04-2020 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Erin Davis was separated from her family for three weeks while she worked to treat coronavirus patients at Newcastle's RVI, but she was allowed to return home in time to celebrate her 24th birthday
  
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• This website helps shoppers find online supermarket delivery slots

  19-04-2020 16:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  There is a website which acts as a 'delivery slot finder' which will search and notify you when a delivery slot at any of the big supermarkets becomes available
  
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• Further 29 deaths at North East hospitals in latest daily figures

  19-04-2020 15:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Across the UK 596 people lost their lives after testing positive for coronavirus, bringing the overall known total to 16,060
  
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• Retired people finding creative solution to isolation - Gateshead Council

  19-04-2020 14:45 via gateshead.gov.uk
  
  Retired people finding creative solution to isolation  Gateshead Council
  
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• Britain's Got Talent magic marine's trick 'rumbled' by viewers

  19-04-2020 14:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Viewers think they sussed how Britain's Got Talent magic marine James Scott did his explosive trick which shocked the judges
  
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• Car crashes into house after early morning police chase in Chester-le -Street

  19-04-2020 14:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Officers spotted a VW Golf 'driving erratically' just before 2.30am and attempted to stop the car
  
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• Large police presence in Walker as officers called to 'domestic incident'

  19-04-2020 14:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  At least eight police cars and vans were seen on Titan Road as three men were arrested in connection with the incident
  
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• Stars to take part in Late Night Game Show and you can join the fun

  19-04-2020 13:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  North East stars including Jade Thirlwall, Joe McElderry and Jason Cook will take part in Davey Hopper's Late Night Game Show
  
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• Charity steps in to support older people in Gateshead - Chronicle Live

  19-04-2020 13:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Charity steps in to support older people in Gateshead  Chronicle Live
  
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• Work to avoid Newcastle school place shortage set to restart

  19-04-2020 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Council bosses have confirmed that construction of an emergency extra classroom block at the Gosforth Academy is about to get under way again, after being halted by the coronavirus pandemic
  
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• Watch Sunderland and South Tyneside NHS staff sing 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow'

  19-04-2020 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The workers version of the classic comes as NHS staff bravely fight the coronavirus outbreak
  
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• The blind Washington dad walking his garden to raise money for the NHS

  19-04-2020 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Blind since he was four, Rudo Moyo , 59, is walking 260 laps of his garden for ten days with the help of his son, Tida
  
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• Mum with cancer tells of emotional moment she saw her children after isolating

  19-04-2020 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Cancer support charity Maggie's Newcastle is helping patients through the coronavirus lockdown and helped mum-of-three Jamie-Lee Waddle when she was desperate to see her kids
  
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• How this charity is supporting older people in Gateshead

  19-04-2020 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Age UK Gateshead provides vital practical and emotional support
  
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• The amazing lineup for One World: Together At Home concert

  19-04-2020 12:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Music megastars united for the One World: Together At Home coronavirus benefit in support of front line workers
  
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• How to get tested for coronavirus if you are on the key workers list

  19-04-2020 12:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Government has committed to 100,000 tests a day by the end of the month but while testing capacity is being built up, it is only being offered in certain circumstances
  
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• How to watch the One World: Together At Home concert

  19-04-2020 12:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Music megastars have united for the One World: Together At Home concert curated by Lady Gaga and you can watch it
  
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• Man charged with possession of imitation firearm after police called to street

  19-04-2020 12:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Craig Hardy is due to appear in court accused of possession of an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear
  
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• Man charged with possession of firearm after armed police called to street

  19-04-2020 12:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Craig Hardy is due to appear in court accused of possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear
  
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• Phillip Schofield moves out of family home to 'begin new life'

  19-04-2020 11:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  This Morning presenter has reportedly moved out of the home she shared with wife Steph following his very public coming out
  
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• 'How a 'traffic light' system could be used to lift coronavirus lockdown

  19-04-2020 11:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Government ministers denied that plans are in place to reopen schools and some businesses as calls were made for an exit strategy
  
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• Coronavirus news round up as Labour leader calls for lockdown 'road map'

  19-04-2020 11:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Labour leader Keir Starmer has asked the Government for a exit strategy plans to be made public
  
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• BGT's singing nurse releases audition song to raise money for NHS

  19-04-2020 11:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Singing nurse Beth Porch moved both Britain's Got Talent judges and viewers with her original song about working in a cancer ward
  
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• Charlotte Crosby hits back at ex's shocking domestic violence claims

  19-04-2020 10:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Former Geordie Shore star Charlotte Crosby has denied ex Josh Ritchie allegations of domestic violence in their relationship
  
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• Gogglebox star left fighting for their life after getting coronavirus

  19-04-2020 10:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The popular Gogglebox star was severely struck down by coronavirus and their family have alsi been infected
  
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• Business leader calls for Government support for Tyne and Wear Metro

  19-04-2020 10:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  North East England Chamber of Commerce chief executive James Ramsbotham says system is falling through the gaps of other support packages
  
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• More than 6.5 million jobs to be lost in UK lockdown, study predicts

  19-04-2020 09:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Accommodation and food services are predicted to suffer the worst rate of cuts.
  
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• Wedding dress designer now sewing free scrubs for the NHS

  19-04-2020 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Aimee Veitch, who usually designs bridal wear through her South Shields business Corsetry and Couture, is one of the many independent producers in the North East who've started making scrubs
  
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• Retired people finding creative solution to isolation - Gateshead Council - Gateshead Council

  19-04-2020 09:00 via gateshead.gov.uk
  
  Retired people finding creative solution to isolation - Gateshead Council  Gateshead Council
  
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• Full list of key workers who will now be tested for coronavirus

  19-04-2020 08:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  New frontline workers have been added to a Government list as testing capacity starts to increase
  
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• Tribute to grandma, 96, one of 14 coronavirus deaths at Stanley care home

  19-04-2020 07:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Family of 96-year-old coronavirus victim insists Stanley care home where 14 have died is 'five star'
  
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• The stories of the incredible women who worked at Sunderland's shipyards

  19-04-2020 07:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Amanda Revell Walton has released her eighth book in the Shipyard Girls series
  
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• Mum reveals what it was like giving birth at the height of coronavirus crisis

  19-04-2020 07:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Laura Ford, 28, speaks about what she faced - and gives advice to other mums-to-be
  
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• Councillor labels burglars ‘despicable’ after thieves target his Gosforth home

  19-04-2020 07:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Kenton Labour councillor Stephen Lambert had two bikes worth £750 stolen from his home in Ivy Road in Gosforth
  
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