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• Dominic Cummings travelled to Durham during lockdown with suspected Covid-19

  22-05-2020 21:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Mr Cummings, who was was born in the North East, travelled to his parents' house in Durham despite playing key role in designing UK lockdown
  
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• Schools in Newcastle and Gateshead will not re-open until June 8 at the earliest - Chronicle Live

  22-05-2020 20:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Schools in Newcastle and Gateshead will not re-open until June 8 at the earliest  Chronicle Live
  
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• Schools in the North East won't open for the Government target

  22-05-2020 20:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Both councils have warned parents a series of changes will be put in place and reopenings will be a gradual process
  
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• EuroMillions results: Winning lottery numbers for Friday May 22

  22-05-2020 20:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The winning EuroMillions and National Lottery Thunderball numbers for Friday May 22 - live breaking updates below
  
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• EuroMillions results LIVE: Winning lottery numbers for Friday May 22

  22-05-2020 20:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The winning EuroMillions and National Lottery Thunderball numbers for Friday May 22 - live breaking updates below
  
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• Tyneside care homes to receive share of Government coronavirus cash next week

  22-05-2020 20:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The cash comes from its share of a £600 million "infection control fund" announced by Government last week
  
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• The Government money is to help care homes combat coronavirus

  22-05-2020 20:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The cash comes from its share of a £600 million "infection control fund" announced by Government last week
  
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• Bully's stray punch hit five-year-old as he attacked partner in daughter's bed

  22-05-2020 20:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Kyle Jones, of Sunderland, attacked the woman after she went to sleep in her five-year-old daughter's bed due to her fear of the thug, who had previously knocked her unconscious while foaming at the mouth
  
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• Man who scaled city centre scaffolding arrested following major response

  22-05-2020 20:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Emergency services were called to the city centre street after concern for a man seen on the scaffolding
  
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• Seaburn restaurant stops selling takeaway booze and removes outdoor seating

  22-05-2020 19:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The House of Zen in Seaburn was hit with criticism after large crowds could be seen outside after buying takeaway booze and police were called amid complaints drinkers were ignoring social distancing rules
  
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• 14-day quarantine for every traveller arriving in the UK

  22-05-2020 19:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Government confirms plan to quarantine travellers, with £1,000 fine for people who disobey
  
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• Consultation to start after council told to scrap relief road plans by inspector

  22-05-2020 19:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The proposals were part of the authority’s County Durham Plan, which sets out a range of development proposals for the county until 2035
  
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• 500 health workers in Newcastle being recruited for coronavirus vaccine trials

  22-05-2020 19:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is looking for 500 health workers to take part in human trials of the promising Oxford vaccine
  
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• "I have never seen Blyth as strong and unified"

  22-05-2020 19:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Charity boss Gordon Moore highlights the community spirit in the Northumberland town
  
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• Family tells of relief after great-grandmother, 101, recovers from coronavirus

  22-05-2020 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ruby Hampton fell ill just a few weeks after celebrating her 101st birthday but she has now recovered and is doing well at a care home in Wallsend
  
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• Hotel and coach holiday firm goes bust with 2,500 job losses

  22-05-2020 18:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Specialist Leisure owned the George Hotel in Chollerford plus holidays firms Shearings, Wallace Arnold and National Holidays
  
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• 81% of North East parents don't think it's safe to send kids to school in June

  22-05-2020 18:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Just 17% of mums and dads surveyed said they'd be happy to send their kids to school as soon as it reopens
  
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• Newcastle confirmed as pilot location for coronavirus 'test and trace' project'

  22-05-2020 18:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Government has announced £300m in grants to local authorities for the project, which will help ease the country out of lockdown by investigating every new known infection and alerting those who could possibly have caught it
  
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• Five North East coronavirus deaths as a further 351 people die in UK

  22-05-2020 18:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Five more deaths have been recorded in North East hospitals in figures released on Friday by NHS England
  
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• Man taken to hospital after being crushed by heavy machinery

  22-05-2020 18:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The person was taken to the Royal Victoria Infirmary after emergency services arrived at the scene of the accident
  
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• A tribute to Paul Benneworth - expert, mentor, friend and family man

  22-05-2020 17:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  For many years, North East born academic Paul Benneworth contributed monthly columns for The Journal. Very sadly and unexpectedly, Paul died in his sleep earlier this month - here we pay tribute
  
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• Families are living on the breadline in areas across Sunderland

  22-05-2020 17:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A 'broken' Universal Credit system and lack of funding has been blamed
  
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• Jet2 to resume flights on July 1 - but holidaymakers must self-quarantine in UK

  22-05-2020 17:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The firm says it wants to give people the chance to get away this summer, despite warnings holidaymakers will face restrictions when they get home
  
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• Practice social distancing at all times say councils

  22-05-2020 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Visitors have been asked to show respect
  
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• 4Louis charity given £75,000 cash boost to help grieving families

  22-05-2020 16:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  BGL Group pledged the money as part of its £1.5m community campaign helping charities impacted by the coronavirus
  
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• Machete-wielding attackers leave men seriously injured in Newcastle's West End

  22-05-2020 16:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police believe that the victims and attackers are known to each other and are appealing for information from any witnesses
  
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• Gateshead maintenance firm fixed for growth with duo of 'significant' contract wins - Bdaily

  22-05-2020 16:41 via bdaily.co.uk
  
  Gateshead maintenance firm fixed for growth with duo of 'significant' contract wins  Bdaily
  
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• Sunderland Covid-19 memorial garden set up at Fans Museum for bereaved families

  22-05-2020 16:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sunderland’s Fans Museum has teamed up with Sunderland City Council and housing association Gentoo to give families a space to remember those who have died from Covid-19.
  
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• Samurai-wielding burglar who launched terrifying attack on family jailed

  22-05-2020 16:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  John Twiname, 39, barged in with an accomplice, threatened the householder and stole cash from a safe
  
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• Gym forced to close after two men were caught exercising during lockdown

  22-05-2020 16:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Following a tip-off, officers from Northumbria Police visited the premises and saw two men training inside
  
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• There's a record number of South Tyneside families living in poverty

  22-05-2020 15:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  And this was even before the pandemic took hold
  
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• Little Boy Blue cast revealed as four part drama returns to ITV

  22-05-2020 14:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  ITV drama Little Boy Blue, based on the murder of Rhys Jones, will be repeated from this weekend
  
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• Harrowing drama Little Boy Blue to devastate viewers once again

  22-05-2020 14:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Little Boy Blue, the hard-hitting drama based on Rhys Jones' murder, is being repeated by ITV this week
  
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• Driver of lorry which overturned on A19 suffered 'medical episode'

  22-05-2020 14:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The A19 was closed overnight near Seaham while recovery and repairs took place
  
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• The Chase contestant's age leaves Bradley Walsh and viewers stunned

  22-05-2020 13:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Pippa, a mum of six and a contestant on The Chase, shocked everyone after revealing how old she was
  
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• Selfless Gateshead mum’s community work receives recognition from Boris Johnson - Chronicle Live

  22-05-2020 13:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Selfless Gateshead mum’s community work receives recognition from Boris Johnson  Chronicle Live
  
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• Selfless mum’s community work receives recognition from Boris Johnson 

  22-05-2020 13:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Alisar Taylor, 43, has been selected for a Point of Light Award for her work with children who are in hospital and with special needs during coronavirus lockdown
  
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• Takeaway delivers free meals to frontline NHS workers

  22-05-2020 13:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Nafiza’s Indian restaurant is making special deliveries to care home workers, paramedics, firefighters, and hospital staff to say thank you for their sacrifices
  
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• Drunk burglar caught red-handed after swigging booze from restaurant bar

  22-05-2020 13:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Anthony Maylia broke into Vespa in Jarrow and helped himself to the alcohol
  
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• Why Doctor Hilary won't be on Good Morning Britain next week

  22-05-2020 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  For the first time in nine weeks Doctor Hilary won't be on screen on Good Morning Britain next week
  
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• Piers Morgan to be replaced on Good Morning Britain

  22-05-2020 12:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Piers Morgan won't be on Good Morning Britain next week and neither will co-host Susanna Reid
  
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• How Wetherspoons' 875 pubs will operate after lockdown

  22-05-2020 12:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The prominent pub chain spoke out as ministers remain in talks over how the hospitality sector will bounce back from the coronavirus lockdown
  
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• 'Too soon' to reopen schools on June 1 and it should be delayed, scientists say

  22-05-2020 12:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Scientists from a group called Independent Sage claim the coronavirus risk to children would be halved if the reopening of schools is delayed until mid-June
  
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• North East cases falling but nowhere near as fast as rest of country

  22-05-2020 11:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Tyne & Wear is one of the worst affected
  
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• Council has made a promise on South Tyneside kids returning to school

  22-05-2020 11:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  There is huge reluctance
  
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• Dr Hilary reveals why you SHOULDN'T wear a mask while out running

  22-05-2020 11:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Good Morning Britain health expert Dr Hilary earned against wearing a protective mask while out running
  
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• Why Doctor Hilary says it's still too early for pubs to re-open

  22-05-2020 10:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Doctor Hilary Jones disagreed with some publicans' opinion that pubs in England could re-open way sooner than July
  
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• Publicans say pubs are 'ready to open this weekend'

  22-05-2020 10:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Two publicans appeared on Friday's Good Morning Britain and pushed for pubs to open earlier than July
  
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• National book of remembrance launched to commemorate those killed by coronavirus

  22-05-2020 10:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Friends, families and carers can leave personal messages and photos to remember those who lost their lives due to the COVID-19 pandemic
  
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• Martin Lewis rates likelihood of refunds from TUI, Ryanair, Jet2 and other firms

  22-05-2020 10:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A team from campaigning website MoneySavingExpert.com carried out research on the issue and has now ranked travel firms for refunds - see how your firm fared
  
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