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• 'Awesome' jet suit trialled by Great North Air Ambulance could save lives

  30-09-2020 22:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Test flight of the 'awesome' kit has already been carried out in the Lake District
  
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• 64 students told to self-isolate after coronavirus cases at academy

  30-09-2020 21:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Six students and one staff member at the Scotswood school have contracted the virus while there have been two positive cases at Thomas Walling Primary Academy
  
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• Hopes North East Covid-19 rate can fall in 'two to three weeks' under new rules

  30-09-2020 21:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Tougher restrictions across seven council areas came into force on Wednesday in response to rising virus case numbers, which have continued to escalate rapidly in recent weeks
  
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• Government urged to pay for new Covid-19 patrols in North East

  30-09-2020 21:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Tighter lockdown measures banning households from mixing in any indoor setting, including pubs and restaurants, across seven council areas came into force on Wednesday
  
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• We asked Boris Johnson about logic behind lockdown rules - here's what he said

  30-09-2020 20:47 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Prime Minister urged North East residents to use "common sense" if they were confused about local lockdown rules in the region
  
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• Lotto results: Winning National Lottery numbers for Wednesday September 30

  30-09-2020 20:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The National Lottery draw and Thunderball numbers for Wednesday September 30, 2020 - live breaking updates and results below
  
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• Newcastle bar shuts after bar member tests positive for Covid-19

  30-09-2020 19:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Dog & Parrot has been praised for its prompt action as it closes for two days
  
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• Covid-19 infection rates among school children 'not going up' despite closures

  30-09-2020 19:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Chief medical officer for England Professor Chris Whitty told a Downing Street briefing that rates in school age children "are really not changing very much"
  
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• PM tells North East residents to use common sense if confused about lockdown

  30-09-2020 19:36 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Boris Johnson tells North East residents to check a website or use 'common sense' if they're confused about the rules
  
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• Full details of the new Covid-19 rules for the North East

  30-09-2020 19:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The measures are stricter than those applied since September 18, as coronavirus cases in the region have continued to rise, and now ban households from mixing in any ‘indoor setting
  
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• Young motorists could be banned from driving at night under radical plans

  30-09-2020 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  MPs are investigating whether special rules are needed for young or new drivers, in order to cut the number of accidents
  
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• North Shields' Wooden Dolly is back where she belongs

  30-09-2020 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A series life-size wooden doll statues have inhabited North Shields for more than 200 years and are part of the town's maritime tradition
  
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• Mum who dedicated her time to help others after daughter's tragic death

  30-09-2020 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Petra Williams, who founded the charity Darcey’s Dream, has received a Point of Light Award
  
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• Vera spotted in Gateshead as filming for new series keeps Brenda Blethyn busy

  30-09-2020 18:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Brenda Blethyn and co-star Kenny Doughty are spotted in action again as work on series 11 of Vera continues
  
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• Vera spotted in Gateshead as filming for new series has Brenda Blethyn on the move - Chronicle Live

  30-09-2020 18:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Vera spotted in Gateshead as filming for new series has Brenda Blethyn on the move  Chronicle Live
  
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• Gateshead Council shows support for live event sector - Gateshead Council - Gateshead Council

  30-09-2020 18:15 via gateshead.gov.uk
  
  Gateshead Council shows support for live event sector - Gateshead Council  Gateshead Council
  
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• Gateshead Council shows support for live event sector - Gateshead Council

  30-09-2020 18:15 via gateshead.gov.uk
  
  Gateshead Council shows support for live event sector  Gateshead Council
  
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• Feuding Sunderland families cause spike in violent crime

  30-09-2020 18:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Firearms units, dogs and even mounted officers have all been deployed to deal with the 'lengthy dispute' in Houghton, Hetton and Shiney Row
  
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• Armed police sent to calm down arguing families in Sunderland

  30-09-2020 18:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Feuds have shot up in the city during lockdowm according to Northumbria Police
  
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• Ant and Dec excite fans with first look at SMTV Live reunion

  30-09-2020 17:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ant and Dec have caused near hysteria by sharing a first look of their SMTV Live reunion with Cat Deeley
  
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• Five TSB branches to close in North East as part of massive closure programme

  30-09-2020 17:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Branches in Tyneside, Northumberland and County Durham will shut as the bank cuts its branch network by a third
  
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• How to stream Die Hard in the UK this Christmas

  30-09-2020 17:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The film is considered one of the best action and Christmas films of all time
  
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• Ouseburn bar closes for deep clean after customer contracts Covid-19

  30-09-2020 17:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The pub has closed for a deep clean and will reopen on Thursday
  
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• 'This is our last chance' - Health boss issues warning amid new lockdown rules

  30-09-2020 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A ban on households mixing indoors, including in pubs and restaurants came into force on Wednesday
  
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• 'This is our last chance' - Gateshead health boss issues warning amid new North East lockdown rules - Chronicle Live

  30-09-2020 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  'This is our last chance' - Gateshead health boss issues warning amid new North East lockdown rules  Chronicle Live
  
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• Read mum's coronavirus poem which has gone viral on social media

  30-09-2020 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gemma Peacock, from County Durham, is over the moon after her poem went viral on social media
  
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• 'It's our living': Traders launch petition calling for Quayside Market to reopen

  30-09-2020 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  An open letter to Newcastle City Council from around 80 small business owners says the Sunday market is 'our living' and that there has been 'no justified explanation' for closing it
  
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• Geordie Shore star scared to leave house after being abused in street

  30-09-2020 16:49 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Geordie Shore original Holly Hagan has opened up on some of the vile abuse she received from people in the street
  
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• How to stream The Nightmare Before Christmas in the UK

  30-09-2020 16:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Tim Burton's animated classic is available on one streaming service
  
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• Vera star has image overhaul to get back into character after lockdown

  30-09-2020 16:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Vera actor Kenny Doughty revealed he required a drastic transformation to get back into character for filming after lockdown
  
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• Burglary at Sunderland Museum arrest after man acts 'suspiciously' on CCTV

  30-09-2020 16:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A suspected burglar was found shortly after the attempted break-in after a man was spotted on camera
  
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• Sky Sports presenter Jeff Stelling admits to getting botox

  30-09-2020 15:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Famous presenter of Soccer Saturday Jeff Stelling has admitted to having botox injections in his face
  
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• Sunderland's testing latest as North East faces more restrictions

  30-09-2020 15:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The city's health boss said families are still struggling to get tested as cases continue to surge
  
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• Five-star hotel closes temporarily after staff asked to self isolate

  30-09-2020 14:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Rockliffe Hall, near Darlington, says a number of staff members were told to isolate through the NHS Test and Trace system - a decision has now been made to close until October 12
  
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• Jesmond chef's sneaky dig at Boris Johnson during TV interview goes viral

  30-09-2020 14:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Bistro Forty Six co-owner Max Gott got tongues wagging after his BBC News interview
  
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• Boris Johnson delivers dig at Newcastle Council leader Nick Forbes

  30-09-2020 13:53 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Prime Minister said local council leaders called for lockdown restrictions and now seem to be complaining about the impact
  
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• Couple arrested on drug supply charges after police chase in South Shields

  30-09-2020 13:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A 33-year-old woman was found to be in possession of a large amount of white powder after police suspected her partner was driving without the correct documentation
  
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• Boris branded "bumbling idiot" on This Morning after North East error

  30-09-2020 13:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Prime Minister Boris Johnson was savaged by an irate This Morning guest after his glaring error on North East lockdown rules
  
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• BAME teacher reveals struggle to find a permanent teaching role

  30-09-2020 13:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A Newcastle teacher from the BAME community has bravely spoken out about the lack of diversity within teaching roles in Newcastle's schools
  
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• Councillor says his rural area should be freed from new Covid rules

  30-09-2020 13:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Rothbury's county councillor has made an impassioned plea for his area to be removed from the tough local coronavirus restrictions in place across the North East
  
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• Sunderland mum's mission to create relaxing holidays for disabled

  30-09-2020 13:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Tara Johnson, of Whitburn, has launched a social enterprise focused on breaking down the barriers that prevent disabled people from taking part in activities
  
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• 'Confusing' Boris Johnson blamed for making lockdown rules hard to follow

  30-09-2020 13:03 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Police and Crime Commissioner Kim McGuinness and a Government scientific advisor say the Government's mixed messages are not helping people obey rules
  
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• Dad slams school for taking pupils out of lessons for an hour for uniform checks

  30-09-2020 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  "It just seems like they have taken it to a whole new level, they're even picking up on the colour of hair bobbles - it's like a dictatorship regime"
  
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• Dr Hilary issues warning on flu jab in wake of second wave threat

  30-09-2020 12:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Doctor Hilary Jones issued a warning about the flu vaccine and the link between flu and coronavirus
  
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• Year 4 pupil at Newcastle primary School diagnosed with coronavirus

  30-09-2020 12:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A letter, from the headteacher of Sacred Heart Primary in Fenham, notified parents that a child had tested positive for Covid-19 and is now isolating at home
  
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• Drugs and cash seized in dawn raids across Sunderland and South Tyneside

  30-09-2020 12:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Five men have been arrested as part of a crackdown on the illegal supply of prescription drugs
  
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• How to watch Brave New World in the UK

  30-09-2020 12:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The adaption of the ground breaking novel heads to our screens this October
  
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• Nursery closes at Lobley Hill Primary School in Gateshead after confirmed Covid case - Chronicle Live

  30-09-2020 12:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Nursery closes at Lobley Hill Primary School in Gateshead after confirmed Covid case  Chronicle Live
  
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• TSB to close a third of its branches, with 900 jobs being cut

  30-09-2020 11:37 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The bank is the latest to react to an increase in online banking
  
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• Amanda Holden's BGT dress has angry viewers complaining to Ofcom

  30-09-2020 11:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Amanda Holden sparked controversy with her choice of dress for the latest Britain's Got Talent semi-final on Saturday
  
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