Gateshead news

• Start date confirmed for new show Beat The Chasers on ITV

  20-04-2020 23:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  ITV have confirmed when The Chase spin-off Beat The Chasers will start as The Chasers take on more contestants
  
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• Chasers show no mercy to contestants in new show Beat The Chasers

  20-04-2020 23:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  New quiz show Beat The Chasers will soon start on ITV with contestants coming face to face with the Chasers
  
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• Gateshead GIFT festival moves online as organiser decides the show must go on despite lockdown - Chronicle Live

  20-04-2020 21:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gateshead GIFT festival moves online as organiser decides the show must go on despite lockdown  Chronicle Live
  
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• You'll be able to see trail of Starlink satellites flying over the UK tonight

  20-04-2020 20:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Here's when you can see the Starlink satellites in the night sky over the next few days
  
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• Quick-thinking victim helped snare armed serial thief by tailing him

  20-04-2020 20:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Mark McManus has been jailed after breaking into a Jaguar, BMW and Ford in Sunderland
  
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• Another 19 coronavirus deaths announced in North East hospitals

  20-04-2020 20:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A number of people have died in hospitals around the North East as a further 449 people died across the UK
  
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• Winning Set For Life numbers for Monday April 20

  20-04-2020 20:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We'll bring you the winning National Lottery Set For Life numbers for Monday April 20 - live breaking updates and results below
  
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• Latest advice on washing food bought from Aldi, Asda, Tesco, Morrisons and Lidl

  20-04-2020 19:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Covid-19 is said to be transmitted through cough droplets - but can it be spread through food?
  
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• Take part in the 2.6 Challenge to help charities left struggling due to Covid-19

  20-04-2020 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The coronavirus pandemic has resulted in the cancellation of many fundraising events across the nation and charities are now struggling to raise the cash they need
  
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• Man appears in court charged with possessing fake firearm with intent to scare

  20-04-2020 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Craig Hardy has appeared before magistrates in North Tyneside after an incident on Malton Crescent on Friday evening
  
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• Birtley shooting accused pair deny attempted murder and firearms charge

  20-04-2020 18:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Eric Smith and Stephen Neasham, of Lamesley, were arrested after a 26-year-old man was shot in Birtley last month
  
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• Chancellor explains why the lockdown must continue despite deaths falling

  20-04-2020 18:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Chancellor says: 'There are encouraging signs that we are making progress'
  
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• Three fire crews called to tackle second wildfire on Simonside Hills

  20-04-2020 17:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A wildfire has broken out a week after fire crews were called to the same area in Northumberland
  
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• It rocks! Virtual visit to Discovery Museum in Newcastle hits the right note

  20-04-2020 17:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle museum has plenty attractions to enjoy even while in lockdown
  
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• Parish chiefs say reflective roof on council HQ will spoil Durham Cathedral view

  20-04-2020 17:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Plans for solar cells on new Durham County Council Headquarters have been slammed by the parish council who say the reflected light would "detract from the view" of the cathedral and castle.
  
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• Volunteers join together to help frontline staff - Gateshead Council website

  20-04-2020 17:20 via gateshead.gov.uk
  
  Volunteers join together to help frontline staff  Gateshead Council website
  
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• How many episodes of A Mother's Son are there on ITV?

  20-04-2020 17:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  ITV are repeating tense murder drama A Mother's Son this week with the cast including Hermione Norris and Martin Clunes
  
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• What it's like to live through Covid-19 with a serious lung disease

  20-04-2020 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  For those living with Cystic Fibrosis and having to 'shield' to avoid contracting coronavirus, life during the pandemic is even more difficult than for most people - but this sufferer is determined to stay positive
  
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• Tory MPs defend Government over claims it was slow to respond to Covid-19

  20-04-2020 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Some MPs say the time for an inquiry is after the coronavirus pandemic has been beaten
  
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• #ToonLocal - How you can spread the word about local shops

  20-04-2020 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle MP Chi Onwurah launches campaign to support smaller local businesses that are selling online
  
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• 'New' TV drama A Mother's Son is actually a repeat

  20-04-2020 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Psychological drama A Mother's Son starts on ITV on Monday night but you might well have seen it before
  
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• 'New' ITV drama A Mother's Son is actually a repeat

  20-04-2020 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Psychological drama A Mother's Son starts on ITV on Monday night but you might well have seen it before
  
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• Hundreds of North East Formica employees back to work as factories reopen

  20-04-2020 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The laminate producers have been closed for three weeks to modify their North East sites in line with social distancing guidance
  
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• Covid-19 pandemic has cost Newcastle City Council £50m as figure is set to rise

  20-04-2020 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The council has warned that the staggering cost of combating the crisis will “rise significantly over the coming weeks and months”, while also issuing an update on supplies of PPE
  
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• Nexus recruits hawk and falcon to scare seagulls away from South Shields station

  20-04-2020 16:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The birds of prey have been brought in to keep the seagulls away from the new £21 million transport interchange to 'prevent them from claiming it as their territory'
  
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• UK's Free virtual lockdown school opens - how to enroll your child

  20-04-2020 16:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Schools may be shut for the summer term, but teachers have come together to launch a Government-backed free virtual school
  
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• A Mother's Son cast as ITV repeat psychological thriller this week

  20-04-2020 16:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Tense family drama A Mother's Son will air over two consecutive nights on ITV this week
  
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• Man released under investigation after car crashed into Chester-le-Street home

  20-04-2020 15:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Officers pursued a car which crashed into a home in the early hours of Saturday morning
  
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• Psychological thriller A Mother's Son to have ITV viewers gripped

  20-04-2020 15:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A Mother's Son starts on ITV on Monday, April 20 and stars Martin Clunes and Hermoine Norris
  
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• Grandfather celebrates birthday he thought he'd never see after Covid-19 scare

  20-04-2020 14:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  NHS worker Wally Charlton spend six days in intensive care at the Royal Victoria Infirmary with machines helping him breathe but is now home and celebrates his birthday
  
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• Dad's Tik Tok video of famous Only Fools and Horses bar scene goes viral

  20-04-2020 14:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Tony Carr, 36, from and his daughter Molly, 10, from Boldon recreated an iconic scene and it has had more than a million views - including from Sky pundit Jamie Redknapp
  
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• Downing Street suggests lockdown could be lifted gradually

  20-04-2020 14:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ending restrictions 'wholesale' could let coronavirus spread, says Boris Johnson's spokesman
  
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• Ofcom reveals the most complained about TV shows of lockdown so far

  20-04-2020 14:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Broadcasting regulator Ofcom has revealed the TV shows that have gathered the most complaints over the past month
  
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• Artist's powerful image showing hope in face of Covid-19 fight goes viral

  20-04-2020 14:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  An image that took Gary Barnes, from Blyth, just two hours to complete has went viral on social media
  
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• 'He will never change': Domestic thug's ex tells of anger after he strikes again

  20-04-2020 13:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jealous former cage fighter gave new love a fake name in a bid to conceal his violent past, but has been back in court for attacking her when she discovered the truth
  
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• Printing company makes PPE for NHS staff amid Covid-19 fight

  20-04-2020 13:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Precision Printing has bases in Sunderland and London and is helping to make personal protection equipment for frontline NHS staff
  
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• This Morning pay tribute to guest who died from coronavirus

  20-04-2020 13:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  This Morning hosts Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby pay tribute to guest who died from coronavirus
  
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• Gateshead primary school pupils praised for 'selfless' gift to hospital staff - Chronicle Live

  20-04-2020 13:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gateshead primary school pupils praised for 'selfless' gift to hospital staff  Chronicle Live
  
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• BGT act stuns Holly Willoughby with song about what she smells like

  20-04-2020 13:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ant & Dec's Golden Buzzer Act Jon Courtenay appeared on This Morning with a song for hosts Phillip and Holly
  
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• Heartwarming letter left by Metro passenger to thank drivers during lockdown

  20-04-2020 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The anonymous commuter made a rainbow badge and wrote a note thanking Metro staff "a million times for keeping the trains going" - the gesture has now been praised
  
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• The "selfless" gift these Gateshead children made to hospital workers

  20-04-2020 12:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  "“I was genuinely moved by their thoughtful and selfless gesture"
  
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• The 'selfless' gift these Gateshead children gave to hospital workers

  20-04-2020 12:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Councillor Gary Haley said he has seen 'so many wonderful gestures of kindness'
  
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• Chef James Martin reveals how to do the perfect poached egg

  20-04-2020 12:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Famous chef James Martin appeared on This Morning on Monday to reveal to viewers how to do the perfect poached egg
  
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• Cyclist, 19, dies after being found seriously injured on road

  20-04-2020 12:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Emergency services were called after the man who was found injured on the A1086 between Blackhall and Horden but he was pronounced dead at the scene
  
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• Cyclist, 18, dies after being found seriously injured on road

  20-04-2020 12:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Emergency services were called after the man who was found injured on the A1086 between Blackhall and Horden but he was pronounced dead at the scene
  
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• Police guidance slammed for saying it is ok to drive to countryside for exercise

  20-04-2020 12:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  National Police Chief's Council issued advice last week which needs 'urgent clarification', says the National Rural Crime Network
  
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• David Attenborough, Danny Dyer and Brian Cox to teach virtual school lessons

  20-04-2020 11:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Man City star Sergio Aguero and Dr Who's Jodie Whittaker will also lead lessons on the BBC's new lockdown home learning programme
  
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• BGT singing nurse left feeling "helpless" after contracting coronavirus

  20-04-2020 11:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Britain's Got Talent's singing nurse Beth Porch appeared on Lorraine straight from night shift to talk about coronavirus
  
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• Martin Lewis victim of vile death hoax by online scammers

  20-04-2020 11:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Money expert Martin Lewis has revealed he has been the victim of a sick death advert by online scammers
  
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• How Marie Curie nurse raised thousands of pounds for charity from her garden

  20-04-2020 11:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Over the weekend, mum-of-two Catherine Graham ran the equivalent of a marathon in her garden in Whitley Bay to raise money for the Marie Curie Daffodil Appeal
  
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