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• Man in court accused of spitting at police and telling them he had coronavirus

  21-04-2020 22:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jamie Seaman was being arrested for allegedly damaging his neighbour's windows when he is suspected of claiming he was suffering from Covid-19 and spitting at an officer
  
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• How to get Universal Credit payments within a day

  21-04-2020 22:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Many are turning to the benefits system for the first time due to the Covid-19 pandemic
  
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• Suspected driver and passenger arrested after A1 crash as police seek witnesses

  21-04-2020 21:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Two men were arrested after they were found hiding in the grass verge after a car came off the A1 and came to rest on its side
  
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• EuroMillions results: Winning lottery numbers for Tuesday April 21

  21-04-2020 20:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The winning EuroMillions and National Lottery Thunderball numbers for Tuesday April 21 - live breaking updates below
  
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• Thug left woman in 'pitiful condition' with broken eye socket

  21-04-2020 19:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Leslie Thompson, of Cassop, punched the woman during a dispute, leaving her with a broken bone and extensive bruising
  
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• Gang of men smash windows of two houses and car during daylight attack

  21-04-2020 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A 20-year-old man has charged in connection with the incident and is due to appear in court in May
  
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• Police investigating after man taken to hospital following attack in Walker

  21-04-2020 19:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A large police presence was spotted in the Walker area of Newcastle carrying out inquiries following an assault of a 31-year-old man
  
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• Police under fire for not visiting terrified mum after attack on Sunderland home

  21-04-2020 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Mary Bland, 70, was left terrified after a brick was chucked through the window of her Hall Farm home last Wednesday
  
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• Heaton teachers film hilarious sing-along to spread cheer to pupils

  21-04-2020 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Staff at Ravenswood Primary School produced a video singing Don't Stop Believin' to bring smiles to their pupils' faces during the coronavirus lockdown
  
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• Council cuts fear unless government plugs £50m black hole

  21-04-2020 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle's council leader says measures to combat Covid-19 were set up "in good faith" that government would pick up the bill, but there are fears ministers will backtrack on that pledge
  
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• 160 chickens killed in suspected arson attack

  21-04-2020 18:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Four chicken sheds were set on fire in the early hours of Tuesday morning in Trimdon Grange, leaving around 160 birds dead
  
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• Heartbroken family and friends leave tributes to teen cyclist killed in smash

  21-04-2020 18:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 18-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene near Horden after being found on the road with serious injuries
  
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• UK begins testing a coronavirus vaccine this Thursday

  21-04-2020 18:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Health Secretary Matt Hancock says UK hopes to be the first country in the world to develop a vaccine
  
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• Former Barbour worker returns to help firm produce protective gowns for NHS

  21-04-2020 18:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  UTS Engineering has produced machinery that helps Barbour to make PPE for North East health workers
  
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• House of Commons agrees to meet 'virtually'

  21-04-2020 18:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ministers must be quizzed about protection for frontline staff, testing and support for people and businesses, says Newcastle MP
  
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• Iceland defends decision to stop 'frail' elderly couple from shopping together

  21-04-2020 17:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The firm says it was following social distancing guidance during the coronavirus outbreak
  
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• A Tiger King virtual quiz is happening and raising money for NHS

  21-04-2020 17:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Fans of the viral Netflix documentary series will get to test out their Tiger King knowledge in the virtual quiz on Facebook
  
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• Seaham company donates PPE to NHS staff working on the frontline

  21-04-2020 17:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Wheel Company has donated its currently unused equipment to those that need it
  
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• University leader responds to claims lectures could be cut for online teaching

  21-04-2020 17:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Stuart Corbridge says the university is preparing for “worst case scenario” if the coronavirus lockdown continues
  
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• ITV re-make classic drama Van Der Valk and it starts this week

  21-04-2020 17:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  ITV have commissioned a re-make of cult classic Van Der Valk with The Vice actor Marc Warren in the title role
  
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• Newcastle council boss on why lockdown won't end overnight

  21-04-2020 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle City Council chief executive Pat Ritchie has warned that the pandemic could lead to mass unemployment and prolonged working from home
  
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• Concern that lockdown is leading to an increase in gambling addiction

  21-04-2020 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  MPs and Government fear people stuck at home are more likely to develop gambling problems
  
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• All Cath Kidston stores to close with loss of more than 900 jobs

  21-04-2020 16:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The branch in Newcastle had already closed before the lockdown but the Metrocentre store will now not be reopening
  
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• Phillip Schofield stuns top chef with savage insult about her food

  21-04-2020 16:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  This Morning host Phillip Schofield shocked chef Juliet Sears when passing comment on one of her culinary creations
  
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• NHS England figures reveal 36 more coronavirus deaths in North East hospitals

  21-04-2020 15:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The latest figures show an increase of 17 from yesterday as NHS England recorded a total of 778 deaths in the daily figures
  
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• Man still on the run a MONTH after Whitburn incident sparked armed police search

  21-04-2020 15:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Parks in Cleadon and South Shields were searched after the incident at a home in Whitburn on March 25
  
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• Health chiefs reveal why they don't want the public to wear face masks

  21-04-2020 15:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The World Health Organisation has issued advice after seeing many people wearing face masks in a bid to protect themselves from coronavirus
  
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• Hero army surgeon gives war medal to Sunderland boy to thank him for NHS tribute

  21-04-2020 15:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Little Harry Burlison, 6, impressed Army Reserve Colonel and Sunderland Royal Hospital Consultant Vascular Surgeon Ben Banerjee with his rainbow artwork
  
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• How to make Rainbow Toasties as food craze sweeps Instagram

  21-04-2020 15:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  This Morning hosts Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby had a go at making Rainbow Toasties on Tuesday's show
  
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• Taxi office to open in Chester-le-Street after it's approved by planners

  21-04-2020 14:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Earlier this year, Durham County Council validated proposals for a shop space at 17 North Burns in the town.
  
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• Suspected burglar arrested after police find him carrying chainsaw in Cowgate

  21-04-2020 14:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Officers confronted the 24-year-old after finding him with the power tool on a residential street in the early hours of Monday morning
  
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• BBC iPlayer brings back box sets including Doctor Foster & Dracula

  21-04-2020 14:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  BBC iPlayer will be home to lots of binge worthy box sets including Doctor Foster, Dracula and My Family
  
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• Watch 'appalling' woman cough at police officers while she was being arrested

  21-04-2020 14:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Officers have condemned the actions of Charlene Merrifield during the incident in Hebburn and said that such behaviour will be treated seriously amid the coronavirus pandemic
  
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• Corrie domestic abuse plot to take 'dark turn' as Yasmeen snaps

  21-04-2020 13:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Coronation Street's domestic abuse storyline involving Yasmeen and Geoff will take 'a dark turn' in coming weeks
  
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• PPE shortage is 'national disgrace' and is top of Newcastle's worry list

  21-04-2020 13:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Council bosses say that deliveries of protective masks and gowns from the government have been unreliable and have not met the need of Newcastle's frontline staff
  
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• Two men arrested after vehicle veers off A1 and rolls onto its side

  21-04-2020 13:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police found the vehicle abandoned on its side on Tuesday morning and conducted a search of the area before arresting the two men nearby
  
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• Heartbreak as great-grandfather with ‘heart of gold’ dies from coronavirus

  21-04-2020 13:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ted Greathead, 87, from Perkinsville in County Durham, died on April 17 after contracting Covid-19
  
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• The Blakelaw gran who is making hundreds of face masks to protect carers

  21-04-2020 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Helen Hogg has made over 300 face masks to help protect carers who are working on the frontline during the coronavirus outbreak
  
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• Teacher starts daily live lessons - complete with school disco on Friday

  21-04-2020 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Tom Biggins has created an online weekly timetable with classes in all the key subjects to help families struggling with learning during lockdown
  
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• Cancer patient cycles 'Tour de France' from home for Sir Bobby Robson Foundation

  21-04-2020 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Keith Farquharson will not let his stage-four bowel cancer, or the coronavirus lockdown, stand in his way of completing his own take on the Tour de France
  
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• Viewers left majorly confused by 'new' ITV drama A Mother's Son

  21-04-2020 12:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A Mother's Son started on ITV on Monday night but viewers were quick to react to its first episode on Twitter
  
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• Former UK Athletics performance director and Morpeth Harrier Neil Black dies

  21-04-2020 12:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  British Athletics confirmed Mr Black's death in a statement released on Tuesday, describing him as a "friend" who dedicated his life to supporting athletes
  
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• Chloe Ferry 'unrecogniseable' after ditching Geordie Shore lifestyle

  21-04-2020 12:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Geordie Shore star Chloe Ferry has showed off her amazing weight loss after getting into a new healthy eating and fitness regime
  
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• ITV stars given strict instructions after viewer complaints

  21-04-2020 11:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ofcom has issued strict guidance to ITV after viewer complaints that stemmed from Eamonn Holmes' thoughts on 5G
  
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• Piers Morgan 'bans' Harry and Meghan from GMB in angry rant

  21-04-2020 10:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  GMB host Piers declared the show a 'Harry and Meghan free zone' after couple tell newspapers they won't work with them again
  
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• How to watch Gangs of London in the UK

  21-04-2020 10:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The shows debuts on Sky Atlantic and NowTV this April
  
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• Martin Lewis tells customers how they can get a refund from TUI

  21-04-2020 09:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The travel firm has cancelled holidays requiring travel on or before May 14, 2020 and Marella Cruises travelling on or before May 31, 2020
  
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• Newcastle roads could be set for big changes during lockdown

  21-04-2020 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Council bosses have confirmed that they are considering temporary changes to give more space to pedestrians and cyclists, helping people maintain social distancing while exercising
  
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• Help keep Gateshead rubbish free - Gateshead Council - Gateshead Council

  21-04-2020 09:00 via gateshead.gov.uk
  
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• Geordie NHS doctor has surprise hen party after dream wedding cancelled

  21-04-2020 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Bridesmaids and local businesses come to the aid of intensive care doctor Melissa Hood who has been forced to cancel her big day due to Covid-19
  
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