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• County Durham's three Tory MPs break silence after Dominic Cummings' statement

  26-05-2020 22:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Richard Holden, Paul Howell and Dehenna Davison have released a joint statement following Mr Cummings' press conference in the Downing Street rose garden on Monday
  
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• Police interview witness as Dominic Cummings probe begins

  26-05-2020 20:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Prime Minister's chief adviser is under pressure to resign over his movements during lockdown
  
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• EuroMillions results: Winning lottery numbers for Tuesday May 26

  26-05-2020 20:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The winning EuroMillions and National Lottery Thunderball numbers for Tuesday May 26 - live breaking updates below
  
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• EuroMillions results LIVE: Winning lottery numbers for Tuesday May 26

  26-05-2020 20:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The winning EuroMillions and National Lottery Thunderball numbers for Tuesday May 26 - live breaking updates below
  
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• One-year-old girl on intensive care unit waiting for heart transplant

  26-05-2020 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Charlene Byrne and her husband Gavin were taken to Newcastle's Freeman Hospital with their one-year-old daughter Milly who desperately awaits a heart transplant
  
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• New £7.6m bailout will keep Metro running until August

  26-05-2020 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  North East transport bosses say the new cash will sustain the Metro for two more months and help passengers maintain social distancing as shops and workplaces reopen
  
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• MP Anne-Marie Trevelyan 'truly sorry' over message mocking China

  26-05-2020 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Cabinet Minister Anne-Marie Trevelyan was criticised over Covid-19 joke sent to Conservative MPs
  
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• Government to review fines for other families accused of breaking lockdown

  26-05-2020 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Fines for families who left lockdown for childcare reasons - the explanation given by Dominic Cummings - will be reviewed
  
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• Councillor claims Dominic Cummings' lockdown trip is 'private family matter'

  26-05-2020 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Coun Lewis Bartoli claimed reports on Mr Cummings' 260-mile journey from London to Durham and trip to Barnard Castle were 'unfair'
  
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• Cocaine kingpin's sidekick jailed for seven years for flooding region with drugs

  26-05-2020 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  William Trott's role was to 'deliver and take away' cash and cocaine during the conspiracy, under the watchful eye of Kenneth Hunter
  
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• Cummings' action caused 'erosion of trust' in public health message, says leader

  26-05-2020 18:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Councillor Graeme Miller said Dominic Cummings didn't have the humility or decency to apologise for the 'woeful episode'
  
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• Proposal to dual 18-mile stretch of A66 through County Durham welcomed

  26-05-2020 18:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Highways England has outlined plans that include dualling two sections of carriageway within the county, namely the Bowes bypass and the stretch between Cross Lanes and Rokeby
  
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• Bishop of Newcastle reports death threat to police after criticising Boris

  26-05-2020 17:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Bishop had spoken out about Mr Johnson's defence of his adviser, Dominic Cummings
  
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• The real-life McDonald's scandal behind documentary McMillions

  26-05-2020 17:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  McDonald's documentary McMillions is available to watch in the UK this week and is centered on shocking real-life events
  
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• Metro to be suspended between St Peter's and South Hylton until June 2

  26-05-2020 17:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Nexus confirmed that the service will be out of action until next month as Network Rail continues to carry out emergency repairs to overhead lines at Sunderland
  
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• See footage of the drive from Dominic Cummings' family farm to Barnard Castle

  26-05-2020 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Is this the 28-mile, 44-minute route Dominic Cummings took to test his eyesight?
  
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• From Byker's Bottom Club to the big stage for the Geordie 'living the dream'

  26-05-2020 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Andrew Cushin is being tipped for big things, and sold out his homecoming show
  
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• Two thieves sentenced after breaking into Mercedes garage twice in one week

  26-05-2020 16:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Shaun Ellwood, 48, and Daniel Fletcher, 28, were ordered to pay thousands of pounds in compensation after breaking into the Mercedes-Benz garage in April
  
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• Go North East bus services to start returning to normal as lockdown eases

  26-05-2020 16:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The operator has revealed that it will start bringing back its full service in line with guidance from the Government at the beginning of next month
  
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• Inside Chloe Ferry's home gym as she transforms garage for workouts

  26-05-2020 16:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Geordie Shore star Chloe Ferry is continuing her at home workouts during lockdown after shedding over two stone
  
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• Three more coronavirus deaths in North East hospitals

  26-05-2020 16:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The latest NHS England figures show that 116 patients died with coronavirus in hospitals
  
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• Greggs aiming to open 800 of its stores in June

  26-05-2020 15:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The bakery chain is expected to start serving customers up and down the country in June
  
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• All episodes of Buffy the Vampire Slayer are free to stream on All 4

  26-05-2020 15:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  From June 1 you'll be able to watch all seven seasons starring the Scooby Gang
  
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• Why Strictly Come Dancing is 'banning' over-60s this year

  26-05-2020 14:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It is being reported that Strictly Come Dancing is ruling out contestants over the age of 60 this year
  
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• When will Maleficent 2 be on Disney Plus UK?

  26-05-2020 14:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The hit sequel starring Angelina Jolie will be available to stream this June
  
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• Entrepreneur who launched Pink Boutique with £90 unveils new firms

  26-05-2020 14:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Alice Hall is setting up offices in Newcastle for three new companies - and that's just for starters
  
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• Wallsend scammer got 'thrill' ordering from catalogue in another person's name

  26-05-2020 14:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 49-year-old walked free from court though after magistrates ruled the shame of what she had done was 'punishment enough'
  
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• Police sniff out large cannabis farm while carrying out speed checks

  26-05-2020 14:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Officers followed the scent to Antrim Close in Blakelaw and found packages of cannabis stuffed in the fridge
  
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• 'Cutting edge' coronavirus treatment to be made available to selected patients

  26-05-2020 13:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Department of Health and Social Care say it is 'innovative medicine with promising results'
  
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• Geordies on Big Brother - where are they now?

  26-05-2020 13:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  From Anthony Hutton to Michelle Bass, Jay McKray to Zoe Birkett - we look at the fortunes of Big Brother's North East stars
  
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• Darlington school closed after pupil tests positive for coronavirus

  26-05-2020 13:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Around 40 children have been attending Skerne Park Academy during lockdown as part of its provision to support key workers
  
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• Full list of shops currently open in Eldon Square and the Metrocentre

  26-05-2020 13:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Eldon Square and Metrocentre owner intu has outlined how it will keep staff and customers safe when non-essential shops reopen in line with Government guidelines
  
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• See giant tribute to NHS created with 30 trucks at mining site

  26-05-2020 13:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Staff at the Banks Mining Shotton surface mine, near Cramlington, lined up the vehicles to spell out NHS, covering an area of more than 4,200 square metres
  
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• Big Brother stars 'fear sack' if x-rated antics are repeated

  26-05-2020 13:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It has been confirmed that Big Brother : Best Shows Ever Show will air this summer featuring highlights from the past 20 years
  
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• The changes to North Shields tip's opening hours that you need to know about

  26-05-2020 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  North Tyneside Council will extend the opening hours of its household waste recycling centre
  
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• How families celebrated Eid across Newcastle in lockdown

  26-05-2020 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Coronavirus lockdown restrictions had a huge impact on Eid celebrations this weekend, as mosques remained closed and family gatherings were cancelled. Members of the Muslim community have shared how they spent the day during lockdown
  
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• Hot tub sideline becomes £4m-a-month business for Newcastle friends

  26-05-2020 12:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Wave Direct was set up by two young entrepreneurs last year as a sideline venture but sales have jumped by 1,600%
  
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• The full list of shops 'to reopen in June' under new Government Covid-19 rules

  26-05-2020 12:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Boris Johnson has revealed plans to partially ease Britain's High Streets out of the lockdown
  
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• Vicky Pattison transforms balcony into stunning sky garden

  26-05-2020 12:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Vicky Pattison has been busy transforming the balcony of her Essex home into a stunning sky garden
  
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• Barnard Castle is Durham slang for 'pathetic excuse'

  26-05-2020 12:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Boris Johnson's chief adviser has refused to quit or say sorry over controversial lockdown trip to the County Durham town
  
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• Former MP unable to visit dying dad slams Dominic Cummings' actions

  26-05-2020 11:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Helen Goodman said she was "appalled" that Dominic Cummings drove from London to Durham during lockdown
  
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• How to watch McDonald's Monopoly documentary McMillions in the UK

  26-05-2020 11:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The series will air on Sky Documentaries and NowTV
  
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• The questions left unanswered after Dominic Cummings' press conference

  26-05-2020 11:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dominic Cummings' trip to Durham sparked anger in the public- and yesterday he explained himself
  
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• Sunderland footballing legends spread positivity with Covid-19 videos

  26-05-2020 10:48 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Famous faces from around the world have sent in their best wishes
  
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• This year's Britain's Got Talent winner already 'a done deal'

  26-05-2020 10:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The bookies have spoken with their Britain's Got Talent odds which suggest this year's winner is already a foregone conclusion
  
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• ITV confirm when Piers Morgan is back on GMB as fans demand him back

  26-05-2020 10:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Piers Morgan has been missing from Good Morning Britain this week but he will be back
  
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• ITV confirm when Piers Morgan is back on GMB after outcry from fans

  26-05-2020 10:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Piers Morgan has been missing from Good Morning Britain this week but he will be back
  
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• Speeding drivers warned they are putting vulnerable cyclists at risk

  26-05-2020 09:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The number of people getting on their bike has doubled in some areas, but drivers' speed is also up by 5mph on average
  
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• Newcastle leaders to plot city's route out of Covid-19 turmoil at crisis summit

  26-05-2020 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A special meeting of the cabinet will assess the damage done by the pandemic and set out regeneration plans to rebuild the city's economy
  
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• Durham man unable to visit grieving dad slams Dominic Cummings for lockdown trip

  26-05-2020 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Andrew Guthrie, 51, said he was "furious" after reports emerged Cummings had drove 260 miles to County Durham
  
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