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• Piers Morgan reveals the results of his coronavirus test

  04-05-2020 21:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The presenter missed Monday's programme after developing a "mild" coronavirus symptom
  
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• Police called to Home Bargains and staff 'walk out' over social distancing row

  04-05-2020 20:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The company has denied there were failings but a staff member has told ChronicleLive staff were concerned at how many people were allowed in the store
  
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• Green Giant sweetcorn products recalled because tins weren't sealed properly

  04-05-2020 20:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  You can claim a full refund if you purchased any of these products
  
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• Winning Set For Life numbers for Monday May 4

  04-05-2020 20:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We'll bring you the winning National Lottery Set For Life numbers for Monday May 4 - live breaking updates and results below
  
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• Investigation under way after woman racially abused at Whitley Bay Metro Station

  04-05-2020 19:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Two passengers allegedly verbally abused the woman and an elderly man after they were asked to stop behaving in a disorderly manner
  
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• Councils told they will not be compensated in full after coronavirus pandemic

  04-05-2020 19:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Local Government Secretary Robert Jenrick says some councils went 'over and above' what was required
  
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• Four arrested after 28-year-old man dies in motorbike crash

  04-05-2020 19:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The man was pronounced dead at the scene of the incident on Newbiggin Lane at around 6am on Sunday
  
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• Sunderland school to help feed vulnerable pupils during pandemic

  04-05-2020 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Academy 360 in Pennywell, Sunderland was given a cash grant of £1,890 to help those in need
  
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• How the Turkish community is helping key workers

  04-05-2020 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Businessman Sahin Gulmen has set up a campaign where dozens of North East Turkish takeaways are offering people who are working on the front line free food.
  
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• Care home arrange afternoon tea for Royal fan after palace visit plans ruined

  04-05-2020 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Louise Donovan was stunned when staff at River View care home in Darlington arranged the royal-themed party
  
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• How new mobile phone app will tell you if someone you have met has had virus

  04-05-2020 18:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Health Secretary Matt Hancock says mobile phone app will lead to 'a more targetted approach to lockdown'
  
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• Council employees praised for efforts - Gateshead Council - Gateshead Council

  04-05-2020 18:42 via gateshead.gov.uk
  
  Council employees praised for efforts - Gateshead Council  Gateshead Council
  
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• Council employees praised for efforts - Gateshead Council

  04-05-2020 18:42 via gateshead.gov.uk
  
  Council employees praised for efforts  Gateshead Council
  
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• Nine more people have died from coronavirus in North East hospitals

  04-05-2020 18:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  NHS England has released updated figures for deaths in North East hospitals
  
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• Guilt-ridden burglar abandoned stolen goods after raiding charity shop

  04-05-2020 17:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Michael Gage, 35, broke into the British Heart Foundation premises on Blandford Street but had a change of heart and left what he had taken at the scene
  
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• Residents to mark VE Day 75 at home - Gateshead Council website

  04-05-2020 17:47 via gateshead.gov.uk
  
  Residents to mark VE Day 75 at home  Gateshead Council website
  
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• Newcastle MP tells Government to 'get a grip' on free school meal failure

  04-05-2020 17:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Cabinet Minister Penny Mourdant admitted there "have been issues" with the Government scheme to provide food vouchers to low-income children
  
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• How many episodes of Innocent are there? ITV repeat gripping drama

  04-05-2020 17:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  ITV are repeating Innocent this week, with the cast including Hermione Norris and Daniel Ryan
  
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• The Chase contestant blasted by viewers over 'ridiculous' answer

  04-05-2020 17:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Viewers couldn't believe the answer given by contestant Hannah to an 'obvious; geography question on The Chase
  
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• 'Why stop it?' - Calls for Alan Robson's Night Owls to return to Metro Radio

  04-05-2020 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A petition has been launched on local community news app, In Your Area, calling for the return of the long-running phone-in show, Alan Robson's Night Owls, on Metro Radio and TFM
  
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• Tributes paid to super-fit boxing coach who died from Covid-19

  04-05-2020 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  John Pollock was described as the "fittest 72-year-old" that Lambton Street Boxing Club had ever seen
  
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• How care home residents enjoyed top entertainment despite lockdown

  04-05-2020 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Singer Deborah Taylor-Smith, known as Wor Vera, performed a collection of hit songs for residents at The Manors Extra Care site in Prudhoe during the lockdown
  
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• Durham MP slams continued lack of Post Office services as 'unacceptable'

  04-05-2020 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Postal services have not been available in Consett for over a month. Richard Holden MP has written to post office chiefs for reassurances
  
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• Isolation Stories' all star cast revealed as ITV drama launches

  04-05-2020 16:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Oscar nominee Jeff Pope is the producer of Isolation Stories, which launches on ITV on Monday night
  
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• Passionate People, Passionate Places: my love for Segga

  04-05-2020 16:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Bryn Littleton is the latest person to highlight his favourite place for our Passionate People, Passionate Places campaign
  
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• How ITV filmed new drama Isolation Stories with cast in lockdown

  04-05-2020 16:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Isolation Stories debuts on ITV on Monday night with a cast that includes NTA winner Sheridan Smith
  
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• First picture of Blyth murder accused as he appears in court

  04-05-2020 16:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Wayne Davison has appeared at North Tyneside Magistrates' Court after being charged with the murder of Colin Rutherford in Blyth
  
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• Sunderland leaders brand coronavirus government aid package 'terribly unfair'

  04-05-2020 16:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sunderland is in line for more than £7.5 million in the second round of a funding scheme to help councils deal with the fallout from coronavirus. But the latest aid is £3m less
  
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• Innocent cast as ITV air chilling murder drama

  04-05-2020 16:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  ITV are airing gripping drama Innocent over four consecutive nights this week if you're after a series to watch
  
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• Gateshead Quays conference centre planned for 2023 - C&IT - Conference & Incentive Travel

  04-05-2020 16:03 via citmagazine.com
  
  Gateshead Quays conference centre planned for 2023  C&IT - Conference & Incentive Travel
  
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• The big reason why 'new' ITV drama Innocent seems familiar

  04-05-2020 15:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Innocent gets going on ITV on Monday night with Hermione Norris and Lee Ingleby leading the cast
  
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• Lidl store was forced to close after workers caught coronavirus

  04-05-2020 15:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The German discount retailer said shop workers had been diagnosed with Covid-19 at the branch in Middlesbrough and it had to close to help stop the spread of the virus
  
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• North East regions or cities could have 'local lockdowns' imposed

  04-05-2020 15:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The lockdown is expected to be reduced nationwide, but restrictions could then be re-introduced at local level depending on the rate of Covid-19 infections
  
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• Detectives seize £40,000 during dawn raids in money laundering probe

  04-05-2020 15:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Officers targeted seven addresses across Wearside on Wednesday and Thursday
  
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• This Morning viewers left stunned by Joey Essex's incredible house

  04-05-2020 14:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  SOS Who Dares Wins star Joey Essex appeared on Monday's This Morning and his back garden left everyone in shock
  
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• GP says North East coronavirus infection rate 'point of national shame'

  04-05-2020 14:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  British Medical Association North East Chair Dr George Rae says the Government must be held accountable for health inequalities in our region
  
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• Phillip and Holly slam police chiefs for 'banning' TikTok videos

  04-05-2020 14:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Phillip and Holly and This Morning guests criticised police bosses for banning officers doing TikTok videos
  
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• North Shields tip set to reopen for 'limited' use

  04-05-2020 14:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Council bosses have revealed that the Wallsend Road household waste recycling centre will be back in use from next Monday, the same day as Newcastle's three tips also reopen
  
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• Innocent set to have ITV viewers gripped over consecutive nights

  04-05-2020 13:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Drama Innocent will kick off on ITV on Monday night with Hermione Norris and Lee Ingleby leading the cast
  
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• Heartless thieves break into Sunderland shop to steal charity boxes and clothes

  04-05-2020 13:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Owner Barry Cuthbertson, 62, has slammed the thieves who smashed the door of his Chester Road shop
  
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• See staff join in sing-along to Build Me Up Buttercup outside care home

  04-05-2020 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Classics such as The Beatles, Roy Orbison and medleys of traditional songs such as ‘We’ll Meet Again’ have been performed from the car park
  
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• Meet the caring Byker 12-year-old whose poster has gone viral

  04-05-2020 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle Royal Grammar School pupil Jesdina Daniel took three days to create her poster of hope and it has been shared on Facebook as far afield as Australia
  
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• Beer renamed 'Sheikhead' in toast to potential Saudi takeover of NUFC

  04-05-2020 12:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Mike Ashley could soon sell Newcastle United to an ultra-rich consortium made up of Amanda Staveley, the Saudi Arabian PiF and the Reuben brothers
  
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• ITV reveal when Love Island will return after show is cancelled

  04-05-2020 12:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  ITV confirmed on Monday morning that the summer series of Love Island had been cancelled due to coronavirus
  
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• Groundbreaking lockdown drama Isolation Stories to start on ITV

  04-05-2020 12:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A drama filmed completely in lockdown will debut on ITV on Monday night with the first episode starring Sheridan Smith
  
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• Love Island CANCELLED for first time in show's history

  04-05-2020 12:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  ITV have confirmed that he summer series of Love Island has been cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic
  
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• Tyneside cruise ship worker stranded off US coast 'desperate' to come home

  04-05-2020 12:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Abbie Donaldson is one of around 1,200 staff members left on board the Royal Caribbean's Liberty of the Seas in Galveston after their passengers disembarked in mid-March
  
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• Strictly to include 'biggest names ever' as bosses pull out stops

  04-05-2020 11:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The lineup for Strictly Come Dancing 2020 could be full of big names with reports that bosses are going after huge name
  
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• Lorraine says 'there is hope' with update on Kate Garraway's husband

  04-05-2020 11:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Lorraine Kelly shared news of Kate Garrawy's husband Derek Draper who is battling coronavirus in intensive care
  
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• Piers Morgan's symptoms 'not normally associated' with coronavirus

  04-05-2020 10:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Piers Morgan was missing in action on Good Morning Britain after revealing he was being tested for coronavirus
  
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