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• Ex-prosecutor urges Dominic Cummings to provide evidence over second Durham trip

  16-08-2020 23:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Nazir Afzal is demanding the Prime Minister's chief aide proves he didn't make a second lockdown trip to Durham
  
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• Boris Johnson urged to boost Universal Credit to 'stop children from starving'

  16-08-2020 22:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  TUC boss believes kids will go hungry if the Government doesn't increase benefit payments for their out of work parents
  
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• Two fishermen rescued after boat capsized and sank off Tynemouth coast

  16-08-2020 22:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  RNLI and a search and rescue helicopter were called in the frantic search after being alerted by families when the pair failed to return home
  
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• Have a look at some of the NHS jobs available in the North East right now

  16-08-2020 21:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Some jobs are offering a salary of up £24,000 per annum
  
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• Greece could soon be added to UK's quarantine list as Covid-19 cases soar

  16-08-2020 20:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  New figures show that coronavirus cases in the popular holiday destination have almost quadrupled in the past two weeks
  
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• Residents' shock after bomb disposal team carry out explosion in Sunderland

  16-08-2020 20:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A number of homes were evacuated as police swarmed on a number of streets in Millfield following reports of a suspicious item being found in an alley
  
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• What it's really like to live in Kielder - one of the most remote villages

  16-08-2020 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The people who live and work in Kielder, in Northumberland, share what life is like there
  
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• Step inside this £1.5m mansion which will leave you green with envy

  16-08-2020 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The home was once owned by Lady Eden, the mum of former Prime Minister Sir Anthony Eden
  
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• Chi Onwurah slams Gov over A level 'debacle' as North East students miss out

  16-08-2020 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Newcastle Central MP says the algorithm used to calculate finals results has robbed talented youngsters from the region of university places
  
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• Campaigners outside Nissan plant call on 'no deal' Brexit to be ruled out

  16-08-2020 18:42 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Louise Brown, who organised the vigil, said a 'no deal' Brexit and trade deal between the UK and Japan need to be secured
  
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• First footage from scene as street cordoned off after 'suspicious item' found

  16-08-2020 17:39 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Some homes were evacuted while residents in nearby streets were told to stay in their homes
  
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• Man in court accused of waving crossbow around on rural Northumberland street

  16-08-2020 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Edward Kirby allegedly had the weapon and made threats while on Branch End Terrace in Stocksfield
  
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• How parents really feel about sending their children back to school in September

  16-08-2020 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Government is said to be prioritising the reopening of schools, but many parents still feel apprehensive about sending their children back to school
  
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• Man and his dog rescued after getting trapped at bottom of cliff at Whitburn

  16-08-2020 16:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The dog owner had made his own attempts at rescuing his pet after it had gone over the cliff edge at 'The Wherry'
  
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• Emergency services called after woman collapses on Whitley Bay beach

  16-08-2020 16:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The woman was treated by paramedics after losing consciousness on Saturday
  
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• Coronavirus outbreak at pub puts 'more than 100 customers at risk'

  16-08-2020 15:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Health bosses are concerned about customers who visited the Stanley Empire Club over three days
  
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• Pubs ask punters to stay away if they've visited clubs closed due to Covid-19

  16-08-2020 14:38 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Two County Durham establishments have asked people to stay away to keep customers and staff safe
  
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• A-level students let down by 'ridiculous' marking system to take legal action

  16-08-2020 14:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Thousands of teenagers were left angered after almost 40% of predicted grades were downgraded
  
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• Late night mountain rescue operation launched as two walkers get lost

  16-08-2020 13:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Mountain Rescue teams were called out on Saturday night after bad signal meant their location could not be tracked down
  
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• Uni graduate turns hand sanitiser project into booming business in just 12 weeks

  16-08-2020 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumbria University graduate Fraser Mair produced 15,000 bottles of free hand sanitiser for key workers during lockdown
  
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• Labour shadow minister demands Northumberland County Council investigation

  16-08-2020 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Steve Reed MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Local Government, has called for a probe into allegations made by chief executive Daljit Lally
  
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• Couple who verbally abused shopkeeper avoid fine - as they already owe court £7k

  16-08-2020 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Christopher and Kelly Falls were aggressive and threw punches during an altercation with the Best One store employee in Chirton, North Tyneside
  
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• Couple who abused shopkeeper avoid fine - as they already owe court £7,000

  16-08-2020 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Christopher and Kelly Falls were aggressive and threw punches during an altercation with the Best One store employee in Chirton, North Tyneside
  
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• Thunderstorms set to hit the North East as Met Office issues weather warning

  16-08-2020 12:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Areas of County Durham are at risk of flooding, power cuts and travel disruption
  
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• Major change announced for sleeping arrangements in this year's I’m A Celebrity

  16-08-2020 11:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The ITV reality show will take part in the grounds of the ‘haunted’ Gwrych Castle in Abergele, North Wales
  
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• Burglar who targeted pub snared within hours after social media appeal

  16-08-2020 11:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Rory Soley, 26, has been jailed for 12 weeks after stealing thousands of pounds from a Darlington bar
  
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• Warning over TV licensing and PayPal email scam - what you need to look out for

  16-08-2020 10:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Durham Constabulary's cyber team has issued advice to make sure you are not caught out
  
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• Public Health England facing axe over Covid-19 response

  16-08-2020 10:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Health Secretary Matt Hancock will announce this week that the pandemic response work of PHE will be merged with NHS Test and Trace, according to The Sunday Telegraph.
  
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• Anger as Ofqual suddenly suspends A Level appeals process without explanation

  16-08-2020 10:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The move comes just hours after the body published its criteria for mock exam results to be considered as the basis of an appeal
  
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• North East news LIVE: Sunderland homes evacuated after suspicious package found

  16-08-2020 10:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  ChronicleLive's breaking news service including Sunday's traffic, travel, weather, sport and more covering Newcastle and the North East
  
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• The shop suspected of letting adults buy booze for youths 'who cause mischief'

  16-08-2020 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gateshead Council's Trading Standards team has 'grave concerns that the management of the business is unsatisfactory'
  
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• Teacher shows off amazing weight loss transformation after 'feeling fat' abroad

  16-08-2020 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Mum-of-two Elizabeth Carr, of Springwell, Gateshead, dropped from a size 22 dress size to a 12 and loves her nipped in waist
  
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• Gateshead teacher shows off amazing weight loss transformation after 'feeling fat' on holiday - Chronicle Live

  16-08-2020 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gateshead teacher shows off amazing weight loss transformation after 'feeling fat' on holiday  Chronicle Live
  
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• 'Wicked and greedy' blackmailers tried to extort money with arson threat

  16-08-2020 07:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Reece Roberts, of Sunderland, admitted blackmail and causing serious injury by dangerous driving while Luke Haley pleaded guilty to blackmail
  
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• See inside one of the most viewed properties on sale in Northumberland on Zoopla

  16-08-2020 07:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The four-bedroom detached house is one of the most viewed homes in Northumberland on the property website
  
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• M&Co, Topshop, Hotter: The big name brands leaving Durham City

  16-08-2020 07:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It has been a turbulent time for the high street following the coronavirus lockdown
  
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• Passionate People, Passionate Places: the National Glass Centre

  16-08-2020 01:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Graeme Thompson sings the praises of Sunderland’s National Glass Centre.
  
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• Passionate People, Passionate Places: seduced by the North East coast

  16-08-2020 01:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Lucy Nichol celebrates the North East coastline and what it means to her in the latest of our pieces for the Passionate People, Passionate Places campaign
  
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