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• Durham councillors to discuss funding for vulnerable children

  02-07-2020 22:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  "It is vital the Government provides sufficient funding to local authorities to ensure vulnerable children and those with special educational needs get the support required to give them the very best start in life"
  
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• Callous thieves target baby and grandad's grave in Sunderland cemetery

  02-07-2020 22:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A series of thefts have taken place at
  Easington Lane Cemetery during lockdown
  
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• Man avoids jail after being caught with knife in the street for the third time

  02-07-2020 21:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ian Glendenning claimed he'd forgotten he had the blade in his pocket after using it to lay carpets for his daughter
  
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• Diamond Strip bars spared from shutdown over drug claims

  02-07-2020 21:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police had wanted to see Collingwood Street’s Floritas, Madame Koo, and House of Smith shut down for good after staff were caught taking cocaine last December
  
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• Angry residents say North Tyneside's coronavirus one-way system is a 'nightmare'

  02-07-2020 21:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Council say Park View closure will be reviewed next week after residents raised "particular concerns".
  
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• Volunteers wanted at North East NHS trust to help during Covid-19 pandemic

  02-07-2020 20:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust is looking for volunteers
  
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• Set For Life results: Winning National Lottery numbers for Thursday July 2

  02-07-2020 20:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We'll bring you the winning National Lottery Set For Life numbers for Thursday June 25 - live breaking updates and results below
  
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• Set For Life results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for Thursday July 2

  02-07-2020 20:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We'll bring you the winning National Lottery Set For Life numbers for Thursday June 25 - live breaking updates and results below
  
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• Paedophile offered to make 180-mile trip to Durham to meet '14-year-old girl'

  02-07-2020 19:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Mark Harper, 34, has been jailed for 15 months
  
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• Man treated by paramedics after suffering medical episode in Seaham

  02-07-2020 19:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Emergency services were called out after reports of concern for the man who was found in the woods near Tempest Road
  
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• Newcastle restaurants to close as Bella Italia owner goes into administration

  02-07-2020 19:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Casual Dining Group has shut 91 restaurants with the loss of 1,900 jobs but there are hopes its other sites can be rescued
  
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• Newcastle tattooist hits out after being told he cannot reopen on July 4

  02-07-2020 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ian Parkin, 41, has created an online petition urging the Government to perform a U-turn and allow tattoo studios to reopen alongside hair salons and barbers
  
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• 'My 100 days on the frontline fighting Covid-19' by a Newcastle junior doctor

  02-07-2020 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dr Matt Tuck opens up about life on the frontline, including telling his parents he may not be able to see them for a year and why he is dreading the pubs reopening on Saturday
  
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• Mum given just months to live wants to get married before she dies

  02-07-2020 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Allison Kelly says her life has been turned upside down after being diagnosed with mesothelioma at the age of 55
  
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• Police forces face influx of inexperienced officers, chief warns

  02-07-2020 18:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Government's aim of increasing police numbers by 20,000 presents challenges, says the chief inspector of police
  
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• Tributes to man who co-founded Berghaus brand from Newcastle city centre

  02-07-2020 18:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gordon Davison, who has died at the age of 85, also founded the LD Mountain Centre
  
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• Toddler and mum almost swept out to sea by freak wave at Seaton Sluice

  02-07-2020 18:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Heroic volunteers who helped rescue the pair have relived the terrifying moment the little boy was knocked over and dragged away by a freak wave
  
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• Appeal after 12-year-old pushed off his bike and robbed in park

  02-07-2020 18:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  An 18-year-old male has been arrested on suspicion of robbery and released on police bail
  
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• Plumbing boss hits out at furloughed staff for 'sponging off the Government'

  02-07-2020 17:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Pimlico Plumbers founder Charlie Mullins made the comments in a video for business leaders in the North East
  
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• No local coronavirus lockdown for Sunderland, council confirms

  02-07-2020 17:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sunderland had just two new cases of Covid-19 between June 6 and June 23
  
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• Five rat run bridges in Newcastle will be closed to traffic

  02-07-2020 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The other closures will come into force on Castle Farm Road in Jesmond Dene, Haldane Bridge in Jesmond, the Argyle Street Bridge near Manors Metro station, and Stoneyhurst Bridge in South Gosforth
  
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• Drugs 'worth £35,000' found in HMP Northumberland prison cell

  02-07-2020 16:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria Police has launched an investigation after a huge haul of Class B drugs were found at the troubled prison in Acklington, Northumberland
  
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• BBC to cut 450 jobs in major shake-up of regional TV and local radio stations

  02-07-2020 16:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The national broadcaster says that BBC England had to save £25m by April 2022 and changes are set to be made to regional programmes
  
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• CCTV appeal after girl, 13, is assaulted in Wallsend

  02-07-2020 16:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The teenager was not seriously injured but police say she was left 'incredibly shaken' by the incident on Denbigh Avenue
  
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• Angry viewers complain to Ofcom about 'rude' Phillip Schofield

  02-07-2020 16:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  This Morning viewers aren't happy with the way Phillip Schofield handled an interview with I'm A Celebrity star Lady C
  
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• Listed boiler shop in Gateshead to become apartments - The Northern Echo

  02-07-2020 16:13 via thenorthernecho.co.uk
  
  Listed boiler shop in Gateshead to become apartments  The Northern Echo
  
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• Best of Love Island starting this month and fans are VERY excited

  02-07-2020 15:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Love Island is getting its own 'best of' series on ITV2 with the first episodes promising a lot of drama
  
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• North East developers reveal plans for prime Jesmond nursery site

  02-07-2020 14:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle City Council had to start search for a development partner all over again last year when the first preferred bidder pulled out
  
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• Jesmond nursery site plans revealed by North East developers

  02-07-2020 14:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle City Council had to start search for a development partner all over again last year when the first preferred bidder pulled out
  
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• Warning after pensioner almost lost £4,000 through Amazon Prime scam

  02-07-2020 14:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The woman was just one click away from losing her money after receiving an email saying she was due a refund
  
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• 100kg of drugs and £1.5m seized in region’s biggest crackdown on organised crime

  02-07-2020 14:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A national clampdown has seen coordinated strikes, tactical vehicle stops and raids across the region since March
  
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• Kate Garraway's stand-in gives heartbreaking update on her struggle

  02-07-2020 14:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Myleene Klass has been standing in for Kate Garraway on Smooth Radio as her husband remains in intensive care
  
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• Education Secretary Gavin Williamson says every child must return to school

  02-07-2020 14:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Government has published details of changes schools must make when they re-open in the autumn
  
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• Sting and Little Mix join call for Government to save UK live music sector

  02-07-2020 13:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Plea from some of the biggest names in music comes after grassroots venue in the North East and further afield warned they could not survive the lockdown without support
  
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• Metro warns of big surge in passenger numbers as pubs reopen

  02-07-2020 13:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Cutting the two metre social distancing restrictions down to the new ‘one metre plus’ means that 188 people will safely be able to get on a Metro train, compared to just 64 now
  
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• Driver crashes into police car during pursuit on A19 near Testo's roundabout

  02-07-2020 13:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A 33-year-old man has been arrested as inquiries continue into the collision that saw two people hospitalised on Thursday morning
  
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• Savage' Love Island contestant causes chaos leaving fans stunned

  02-07-2020 13:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Love Island Australia has been bringing some serious drama to ITV2 and its latest recoupling will go down in history
  
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• Chaos as 'savage' Love Island contestant sparks huge drama

  02-07-2020 13:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Love Island Australia has been bringing some serious drama to ITV2 and its latest recoupling will go down in history
  
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• Man racially abused police officer after spitting at Metro staff in Newcastle

  02-07-2020 12:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Anthony Minett spat at a Nexus employee at Newcastle Central Station before racially abusing and spitting at police on Friday
  
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• Death of man in Seaham was result of 'tragic accident'

  02-07-2020 12:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A large police presence was on Marlborough throughout Wednesday following the discovery of a man's body
  
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• All major school rule changes as Government confirms details of reopening plan

  02-07-2020 12:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Education secretary Gavin Williamson confirmed schools and colleges will be expected to open from September
  
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• 'Coronavirus friendly' Naked Attraction given green light to film

  02-07-2020 12:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Naked Attraction is set to return for a new series on Channel 4 after being deemed 'coronavirus friendly'
  
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• Updates as school reopening plans are announced

  02-07-2020 12:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gavin Williamson will announce his plans today in the House of Commons
  
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• LIVE: All schools to fully reopen in September with compulsory attendance

  02-07-2020 12:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gavin Williamson announced the Government's plans in the House of Commons on Thursday
  
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• Phillip Schofield 'screaming' as he kicks off on This Morning set

  02-07-2020 11:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Phillip Schofield's co-host Holly Willoughby revealed he was screaming five seconds before This Morning went live on Thursday
  
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• GMB guest brands people 'selfish' for wanting to go on holiday

  02-07-2020 10:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The DJ appeared on Thursday's Good Morning Britain and hit out at people wanting to travel abroad
  
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• What you can and can't do as lockdown rules change in England on Saturday

  02-07-2020 10:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  This Saturday will see big changes to rules instituted to prevent the spread of Covid-19
  
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• Holidays could be 'allowed to 75 countries' as air bridges set to be scrapped

  02-07-2020 10:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  According to reports, British people will be able to holiday in nearly all EU destinations, with a traffic light system deciding which nations are safe to travel to
  
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• Travel expert reveals what now happens if you need toilet on flight

  02-07-2020 10:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Travel expert Simon Calder appeared on Good Morning Britain as he was about to take off on a flight
  
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• Piers Morgan slams Treasury for 'insensitive' post about pubs opening

  02-07-2020 09:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  GMB host Piers Morgan was quickly to hit out at the now deleted tweet from Her Majesty's rteasury about pubs re-opening
  
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