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• Newcastle Civic Centre lights up purple to support Black Lives Matter movement

  02-06-2020 23:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The historic building is being illuminated in purple to show support for George Floyd, a black man who died after a police officer knelt on his neck in Minneapolis
  
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• Police step-in after yobs degrade Tommy statue

  02-06-2020 22:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Durham Constabulary has issued a dispersal order to prevent yobs treating the area near the beloved Tommy statue 'like a toilet'
  
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• More than 250 people fined for breaking coronavirus lockdown

  02-06-2020 21:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Not everyone has been following the coronavirus lockdown measures with officers being forced to penalise hundreds in the North East
  
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• Durham University honoured with The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service

  02-06-2020 21:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The recognition, officially announced today (Tuesday 2 June) in The London Gazette, is the highest award given for community volunteering in the UK
  
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• Investigation launched after eight vehicles are torched in County Durham

  02-06-2020 20:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The cars were all parked in a car park in Sedgefield when the incident happened on Sunday
  
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• EuroMillions results: Winning lottery numbers for Tuesday June 2

  02-06-2020 19:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The winning EuroMillions and National Lottery Thunderball numbers for Tuesday June 2 - live breaking updates below
  
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• EuroMillions results LIVE: Winning lottery numbers for Tuesday June 2

  02-06-2020 19:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The winning EuroMillions and National Lottery Thunderball numbers for Tuesday June 2 - live breaking updates below
  
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• Universal Credit: DWP confirms new rules on how earnings affect benefit

  02-06-2020 19:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The DWP has confirmed it has created new rules on how earnings are taken into account when receiving Universal Credit
  
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• Nissan accused of 'opportunistic' cuts to pension plan for Sunderland workers

  02-06-2020 19:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Unite says members are angry but the car manufacturer says investment needed to maintain the plan has reached 'unsustainable levels'
  
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• Public health officials in Gateshead waited weeks for results of local coronavirus tests - Chronicle Live

  02-06-2020 19:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Public health officials in Gateshead waited weeks for results of local coronavirus tests  Chronicle Live
  
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• Sunderland doctor made Queen's Honorary Surgeon for distinguished career

  02-06-2020 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Colonel Ben Banerjee has received the honour in recognition of distinguished military service which began 30 years ago
  
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• Little boy who lost mum set to go on dream Disneyland trip when lockdown is over

  02-06-2020 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Milo Hesketh, of Byker, Newcastle, was left devastated after his mum died last year - now hundreds of pounds have been raised to give the youngster a memorable holiday
  
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• Health officials waited weeks for results of coronavirus tests

  02-06-2020 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A national testing scheme managed by the private sector has been slow to provide information to local health officials
  
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• Health Secretary urges ethnic minorities to 'stringently' follow Covid rules

  02-06-2020 18:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Health Secrerary Matt Hancock spoke after a study found ethnic minority communities were at extra risk from coronavirus
  
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• Mum nurses fledgling raven back to health after it was attacked by magpies

  02-06-2020 18:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Kirsty Knox, from Peterlee, saved the raven after it had its eye pecked out by five magpies. She and her family are now caring for it at home
  
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• When the huge redesign of Grey Street is likely to start

  02-06-2020 18:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Plans were unveiled in May for a major reconfiguration of the historic city centre street to give pedestrians and cyclists extra space as more shops and businesses reopen
  
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• 11 more coronavirus deaths in North East as UK death toll continues to rise

  02-06-2020 18:20 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  NHS England has reported that 143 more people have died in hospitals across the country after testing positive for the Covid-19 disease
  
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• Suspected drug dealers caught with £80,000 of cocaine

  02-06-2020 17:58 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Two men aged 34 and 35 were arrested after the haul worth approximately £80,000 was discovered in a BMW
  
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• Newcastle Airport teams up with Cramlington company to provide portable PPE Kits

  02-06-2020 17:02 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  As part of its new 10 point safety plan all passengers have to wear masks when inside the terminal building
  
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• Catherine McKinnell opposes Commons rules that bar disabled MPs from voting

  02-06-2020 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Government wants to return to the traditional voting system but this will make it impossible for some disabled or seriously ill MPs from taking part
  
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• Call to reinstate axed city councillor Dipu Ahad rejected

  02-06-2020 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dipu Ahad forfeited his council seat last month after going six months without attending a public meeting and the authority's deputy leader says his removal is "not up for debate"
  
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• The rise of the Blaydon Races - and why the illustrious event was stopped

  02-06-2020 16:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The famous Blaydon Races started in 1862 with events of a coach journey from Newcastle to Blaydon being commemorated in the Geordie anthem
  
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• Stranger told Scarlett Moffatt she was a 'prettier version' of herself

  02-06-2020 16:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Scarlett Moffatt has revealed the bizarre encounter with someone who told she was a 'prettier, less fat' version of herself
  
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• Motorcyclist airlifted to hospital with critical injuries following collision

  02-06-2020 16:21 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 37-year-old suffered life-threatening injuries in the crash on Monday and police are looking for anyone with dashcam footage
  
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• The shopping trolley test that proves whether you're a good person

  02-06-2020 16:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Loose Women have revealed what is said to be the ultimate test as to whether you're a good person or a savage person
  
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• Hundreds join huge queues at McDonald's as drive-thru reopens at Metrocentre

  02-06-2020 16:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Hungry McDonald's fans have flocked to the Metrocentre to get their hands on their favourite food for the first time since lockdown was imposed
  
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• Gateshead Libraries image chosen for lockdown collection - Gateshead Council

  02-06-2020 15:34 via gateshead.gov.uk
  
  Gateshead Libraries image chosen for lockdown collection  Gateshead Council
  
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• Masonic Temple in Sunderland to be converted into apartments

  02-06-2020 15:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Earlier this year, proposals were lodged to change the use of a section of the Grade II-listed building in the heart of Sunderland city centre. The ground floor was converted into offices and a private gym ‘The Fitness Bank’
  
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• Anxious parents open up about sending their children back to school

  02-06-2020 15:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Head teacher Fiona Lynn said children returned to school positively with more joining later in the week
  
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• Firefighters’ union applies for key role in Manchester Arena bombing inquiry

  02-06-2020 14:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Fire Brigades Union argued firefighters had a significant interest in the outcome of the inquiry
  
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• Little Mix's Jade victim of vile racist bullying at school

  02-06-2020 14:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Little Mix star Jade Thirlwall has opened up about the awful racist abuse she was the target at school
  
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• CrossCountry passengers must now reserve a seat to ensure social distancing

  02-06-2020 14:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Passengers will not be able to buy a ticket if there are no seats available as CrossCountry tries to stop overcrowding
  
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• Plan to replace GP surgery with inadequate infection control

  02-06-2020 14:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Saville Medical Group says that urgent action is needed to replace its existing Trevelyan Drive practice with a state-of-the-art new facility nearby
  
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• How to watch a new climate change documentary from Leonardo DiCaprio

  02-06-2020 13:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The film Ice On Fire is streaming in the UK this June
  
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• Sage Gateshead launches £3m fundraiser in fight for survival - Chronicle Live

  02-06-2020 13:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sage Gateshead launches £3m fundraiser in fight for survival  Chronicle Live
  
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• Hope for Dunston Staiths after devastating fire in Gateshead - ITV News

  02-06-2020 13:38 via itv.com
  
  Hope for Dunston Staiths after devastating fire in Gateshead  ITV News
  
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• Piers Morgan forced to deny he broke lockdown rules

  02-06-2020 13:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Good Morning Britain host Piers Morgan has denied a Twitter user's accusation that he broke lockdown
  
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• Huge queues at McDonald's in West Auckland, Newton Aycliffe and Gateshead - The Northern Echo

  02-06-2020 13:31 via thenorthernecho.co.uk
  
  Huge queues at McDonald's in West Auckland, Newton Aycliffe and Gateshead  The Northern Echo
  
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• Jealous Gateshead man rammed car in high speed chase as he followed estranged wife on date with man - Chronicle Live

  02-06-2020 13:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jealous Gateshead man rammed car in high speed chase as he followed estranged wife on date with man  Chronicle Live
  
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• Alison Hammond breaks viewers' hearts as she sobs over George Floyd

  02-06-2020 13:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Alison Hammond gave a passionate and tearful plea about Black Lives Matter while discussing George Floyd's death on This Morning
  
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• Jealous ex deliberately rammed car as he followed wife on date with another man

  02-06-2020 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  John Carter confronted his former spouse as she drove to the date on April 5 last year, producing a hunting knife and slashing her tyres so that she was left stranded by the roadside
  
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• Five Kenton care home residents die in one weekend as coronavirus fears grow

  02-06-2020 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Kenton Manor, in Newcastle, confirmed 11 residents died in May alone - seven of which had tested positive Covid-19
  
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• See Durham's dried up rivers and reservoirs after the hottest Spring on record

  02-06-2020 12:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  2020 has officially been the sunniest Spring since records began
  
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• Police slam 'heartless' cashpoint thief after she's jailed for targeting elderly

  02-06-2020 12:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Asisa Kamali, 47, was jailed for 15 months after admitting five counts of theft, one of burglary and fraud
  
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• Doctor reveals strict rules for socially distanced picnics

  02-06-2020 12:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Picnics are proving to be a popular way of reuniting with friends and family while keeping a social distance
  
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• What police can and can't do if they find people breaking lockdown rules

  02-06-2020 12:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The National Police Chiefs’ Council and College of Policing has issued guidance to all forces
  
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• Mike Williamson on his first season in management and Gateshead FC's uncertain future - Chronicle Live

  02-06-2020 12:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Mike Williamson on his first season in management and Gateshead FC's uncertain future  Chronicle Live
  
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• MP urged to withdraw support for bill which 'shows contempt' for key workers

  02-06-2020 12:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Paul Daly, Wingate-based chairman of Sedgefield Constituency Labour Party (CLP), has written an emotional plea to Sedgefield MP Paul Howell asking him to rethink his decision.
  
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• Gateshead construction firm completes £8m North Yorkshire care development - Bdaily

  02-06-2020 12:06 via bdaily.co.uk
  
  Gateshead construction firm completes £8m North Yorkshire care development  Bdaily
  
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• Broadchurch to make shock return to ITV next week

  02-06-2020 11:29 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Broadchurch is one of the most popular dramas of the past decade and it is returning to ITV
  
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