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• Row erupts over staff safety after some residents die at care home

  24-04-2020 20:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Kenton Hall Care Home disputes claims that over 90% of staff are showing symptoms, insisting PPE is up to scratch
  
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• EuroMillions results: Winning lottery numbers for Friday April 24

  24-04-2020 20:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The winning EuroMillions and National Lottery Thunderball numbers for Friday April 24 - live breaking updates below
  
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• Primary school of 300 pupils live streams bed time stories to thousands

  24-04-2020 19:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  St Catherine's RC Primary has 300 pupils, but as many as 4000 have watched head Mr Ewing's nightly lockdown bed time story videos
  
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• Transport Secetary promises 'millions' to save Tyne and Wear Metro afloat

  24-04-2020 19:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Government says it will save the Tyne and Wear Metro from closure but little detail was given about the level of funding on offer
  
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• Captain Tom becomes oldest person to top the charts with NHS charity single

  24-04-2020 19:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The war veteran has already raised more than £28 million for the NHS
  
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• Devastated family hold nana's funeral in her garden due to lockdown rules

  24-04-2020 19:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Hilda Pattison, 77, of Farringdon, Sunderland, died after battling cancer and her family and neighbours held a garden funeral for her during cononavirus restrictions
  
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• Drive-through coronavirus testing centre opens in Gosforth

  24-04-2020 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  NHS staff and members of their household are eligible to be tested for coronavirus in new centre in hospital car park
  
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• Developers give update on £120m Strawberry Place plans amid NUFC takeover

  24-04-2020 18:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The firm leading the transformation of land around St James' Park says its plans are on schedule and hopes to start construction "as soon as it is safe to do so"
  
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• Two arrested after vehicle involved in 'incident' on A19 and then left the scene

  24-04-2020 18:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The two suspects remain in custody as police continue with investigations
  
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• Sunderland City Council renews stay at home plea as traffic increases

  24-04-2020 18:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A total of 180 vehicles were spotted crossing the Wearmouth Bridge
  
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• How football club fighting for survival could receive £100,000 boost

  24-04-2020 17:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Chester-le-Street Town FC is one of six clubs in the final of the Buildbase £100,000 Transfer Deal 2020
  
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• The Chasers 'turn on each other' during filming over wrong answers

  24-04-2020 17:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Chasers will take on contestants in new show Beat The Chasers which will soon start on ITV
  
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• Cyclist seriously injured after 'deliberate' hit-and-run in Gateshead - Chronicle Live

  24-04-2020 17:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Cyclist seriously injured after 'deliberate' hit-and-run in Gateshead  Chronicle Live
  
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• Cyclist seriously injured after 'deliberate' hit-and-run

  24-04-2020 17:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A car deliberately knocked over a cyclist on Sunderland Road in Gateshead leaving the man seriously injured
  
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• The kind-hearted former Gateshead nurse who is providing brave NHS workers with scrubs - Chronicle Live

  24-04-2020 17:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The kind-hearted former Gateshead nurse who is providing brave NHS workers with scrubs  Chronicle Live
  
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• The kind-hearted former nurse who is providing brave NHS workers with scrubs

  24-04-2020 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Geraldine McHugh, from Whickham, formed a group called Frontline Friends to respond to the PPE shortage
  
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• Firm which can make 1m PPE masks a month tell government to call on experts

  24-04-2020 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sunderland firm Precision Printing is capable of producing 1m PPE masks a month
  
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• Fans demand shock Gary Barlow and Ant & Dec 'duet'

  24-04-2020 16:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ant and Dec poked fun at Gary Barlow on Twitter and now fans are calling for an unlikely collabiration between them
  
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• Government to bailout struggling Tyne and Wear Metro from lockdown crisis

  24-04-2020 16:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Government has finally announced that there will be support for the struggling rail system, but local leaders have been left furious at a lack of clear promises
  
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• Dettol and Zoflora issue urgent warning to shoppers

  24-04-2020 16:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Prime Minister's official spokesman has responded to Mr Trump's comments which have been heavily criticised by doctors and cleaning brands
  
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• How living with a host family in Kenya inspired this man to help his community

  24-04-2020 15:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Josh Pritchard spent 11 weeks volunteering in Kenya as part of International Citizen Service (ICS) programme which has now inspired him to help in his community
  
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• Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Gateshead Council - Gateshead Council

  24-04-2020 15:31 via gateshead.gov.uk
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• Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Gateshead Council

  24-04-2020 15:31 via gateshead.gov.uk
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• Cheryl and Liam faced 'tough' decision for him not see son Bear

  24-04-2020 15:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Liam Payne revealed it was a 'tough call' for them on whether he saw son Bear on his third birthday because of coronavirus
  
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• The Newcastle pub crawl we wish we could go on this weekend

  24-04-2020 14:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  From Ouseburn, to the Quayside, to the Bigg Market - join us on a pub crawl guaranteed to whet your appetite
  
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• Crimewriter Sheila Quigley dies in hospital aged 72

  24-04-2020 14:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sheila Quigley once said she couldn't read until she was aged seven but became one of the country's best-loved crimewriters
  
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• Emergency services show gratitude to Stanley Park Care Home staff

  24-04-2020 13:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Firefighters and police officers gathered outside the care home that has seen 15 residents die during the coronavirus crisis
  
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• Peter Kay's Big Night In appearance sparks concern from fans

  24-04-2020 13:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Worried viewers expressed concern about Peter Kay's appearance on BBC fundraiser Big Night In on Thursday
  
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• Families in need urged to take up free laptop lockdown offer

  24-04-2020 13:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle City Council is appealing for families in need of support to make themselves known, so that children can be given access to computers and broadband
  
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• Coronavirus testing website closes within hours due to high demand

  24-04-2020 13:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Department of Health said there had been a 'significant' number of applications and apologised for the inconvenience
  
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• Sunderland councillor calls for St George's Day bank holiday

  24-04-2020 13:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Councillor Stephen O'Brien also wants an official English national anthem to mark St George's Day
  
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• Government urged not to ‘sit on the bench’ during proposed Newcastle takeover

  24-04-2020 13:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  MP wants the Government to “take a role” in scrutinising the proposed Saudi-led takeover of Newcastle
  
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• Woman’s heartbreaking tribute to grandad who died of Covid-19 on 75th birthday

  24-04-2020 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  'True gentleman' Thomas Jardine, 75, from Benwell, died at the Royal Victoria Infirmary after testing positive for coronavirus
  
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• Woman left needing staples to head injury after assault by her boyfriend

  24-04-2020 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dale Campbell, who had already previously attacked his partner in public, pulled the female to the ground in front of concerned passers-by, causing her to hit her head
  
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• Surprise This Morning message for Durham woman on her 100th birthday

  24-04-2020 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The County Durham woman got a special shout out om Friday's This Morning on the day she turned 100 years old
  
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• The 15 best North East sporting moments

  24-04-2020 12:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Cup wins, world records and mass participation events make up our latest list for the Passionate People, Passionate Places campaign
  
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• Matt Lucas teases big plans for full Little Britain comeback

  24-04-2020 11:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Matt Lucas reunited with David Walliams for a Little Britain sketch for The Big Night In fundraiser on Thursday
  
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• Mike Ashley's Frasers Group settles massive Belgian tax bill

  24-04-2020 11:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Retail group also reveals that it is not eligible for the Bank of England’s Covid Corporate Financing Facility (CCFF)
  
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• Gogglebox family reveal frightening battle with coronavirus

  24-04-2020 11:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gogglebox's Tapper family have opened up about their frightening battle with coronavirus with dad Jonathan worst affected
  
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• Tired mum 'named and shamed' for not joining clap for carers

  24-04-2020 10:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The mother, who was exhausted after a rough night with her child, wrote on Mumsnet and explained how she was shamed on Facebook for not taking part in the clap
  
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• Kate Garraway's husband in a coma as he battles coronavirus

  24-04-2020 10:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Good Morning Britain host Kate's husband Derek Draper has been in intensive care after being struck down with coronavirus
  
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• Joe McElderry sings for staff outside South Tyneside Hospital

  24-04-2020 10:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  X Factor winner Joe sang two songs for for hard-working staff at South Tyneside Hospital after Thursday's Clap for Carers
  
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• Man attacked with metal bar while walking on beach with children

  24-04-2020 10:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police says the suspect attacked the victim with a metal bar sheathed in plastic before fleeing the scene
  
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• Several deaths confirmed at Kenton care home amid PPE fears for 'scared' staff

  24-04-2020 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A watchdog has confirmed the deaths, but it is not yet known if coronavirus was a factor
  
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• Durham University halts plans to cut modules by 25% during coronavirus lockdown

  24-04-2020 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Academic staff will be able to deliver 100% of their modules online if they believe they can deliver to the standard expected by students
  
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• Bishop of Newcastle urges Government to support care homes and hospices

  24-04-2020 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Bishop tells Government ministers that managers 'are having to make such difficult decisions now and many feel abandoned and rather lonely'
  
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• Boris Johnson could be back at work on Monday after coronavirus fight

  24-04-2020 08:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Prime Minister has reportedly told friends he will return to work next week following his recovery from the disease and plans to hold meetings with cabinet ministers
  
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• Doctors launch legal challenge over Government's 'failure' to source PPE

  24-04-2020 07:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The two doctors, who are married to each other, are challenging the lawfulness of current PPE guidance and equipment availability in a complaint against the Department of Health
  
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• Man accused of threatening to kill police and public and spitting on officer

  24-04-2020 07:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Colin Jones is suspected of making the threats during 24 calls to Northumbria Police in one day and then spitting on an officer from his cell
  
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• How a delivery service is cheering up the elderly and vulnerable during lockdown

  24-04-2020 07:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Older people can now enjoy a sing-a-long with their food delivery thanks to Equal Arts, a charity which specialises in workshops to reduce loneliness
  
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